Agenda packet — Carson City Council, September 17, 2024 (part 1 of 6)

CITY OF CARSONHOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1
Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer “In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modificationor accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call theCity Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.” (Government Code Section 54954.2)

PUBLIC INFORMATION
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3: FLAG SALUTE
4: INVOCATION

PASTOR ATHIA CARRIM FROM THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TOLERANCE 5: CLOSED SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024701 East Carson StreetCity Hall 5:00 PM
6: RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER

OCCURS FIRST
6A. Item No. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 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.
6B. Item No. 3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 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.
6C. Item No. 4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 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 2 case(s)
7: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
8: REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) 9: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY) 10: REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
11: INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
11A. Item No. 5 REPORT FROM ACTING CAPTAIN AIELLO OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION 12: PRESENTATIONS
12A. Item No. 6 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 6, 2024 AS NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK 12B. Item No. 7 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO GARDENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, HERMOSA BEACH

POLICE DEPARTMENT, CULVER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION FOR ASSISTANCE DURING JULY 6, 2024 MALL INCIDENT
12C. Item No. 8 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES RECOGNIZING EMPATH RECRUITERS 3RD ANNIVERSARY AND THE

EMPATHY AND COMPASSION IN OUR COMMUNITY CONTEST WINNERS 12D. Item No. 9 PRESENTATION ABOUT ZERO EMISSIONS DAY
12E. Item No. 10 PRESENTATION ITEM FROM METRO TO DISCUSS I-405 AUXILIARY LANES 12F. Item No. 11 CITY CLERK PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17TH AS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY 12G. Item No. 12 PRESENTATION ON NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL) 12H. Item No. 13 UPDATE ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT CITY FACILITIES 13: 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 morethan 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.
14: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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. 14A. Item No 14. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 (REGULAR)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— Approve the minutes as listed.
14B. Item No. 15 APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING 2021 BACKLOG OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING

AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— Approve the minutes as listed.
15: CONSENT (Items 16 to 43)
15A. Item No. 16 Resolution No. 24-090, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS:

TOTAL OF $1,135,779.06 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 174898 THROUGH 175069.

TOTAL OF $2,295.00 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1285 THROUGH 1286, WHICH ARE COSTS

ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA,

USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY 15B. Item No. 17 Resolution No. 24-09-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,124.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002000 through HA-002009 15C. Item No. 18 Resolution No. 24-09-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29.60, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001931 THROUGH SA-001931 15D. Item No. 19 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2024 Recommended Action
— RECEIVE and FILE
15E. Item No. 20 CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST OF 2024 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY

COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— RECEIVE and FILE
15F. Item No. 21 CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JULY THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024 PURSUANT SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— RECEIVE and FILE
15G. Item No. 22 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 YEAR-END CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— Waive further reading and adopt
— 1. RESOLUTION NO. 24-085, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO CONTINUE UNSPENT APPROPRIATIONS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; and — 2. RESOLUTION NO. 24-086, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TO CONTINUE UNSPENT APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024. 15H. Item No. 23 CONSIDER ADOPTING 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 VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— ADOPT Resolution No. 24-092 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS"
15I. Item No. 24 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 98 (CARRILLO, REYES) REGARDING WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS USE STANDARDS AND RELATED MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE a position of opposition for Assembly Bill 98 (Carrillo, Reyes) and AUTHORIZE staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
15J. Item No. 25 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR THE GOFORTH & MARTI CONTRACT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City and Goforth & Marti originally entered upon by the two parties on October 4, 2022.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5to the contract following approval as to the form by the City Attorney.
15K. Item No. 26 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION CONTRACT AGREEMENT (CITY

COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— 1. APPROVE Great Place to Work certiﬁcation and contract agreement. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Great Place to Work agreement. 15L. Item No. 27 CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. APPROVE the proposed three-year Contract Service Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., including two optional one-year extensions, for the provision of professional crossing guard services for the City of Carson, with a total contract amount not to exceed $1,617,581.00, for the term expiring on June 30, 2027 (Exhibit No. 1) ("Agreement"). — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15M. Item No. 28 CONSIDER AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., FOR INSTALLATION SERVICES OF SPECIALIZED AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEMS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PW 1731: CITY HALL

BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., for the installation of specialized materials and audio-visual equipment as needed in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), as part of Capital Improvement Project PW 1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation, for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $369,938.51 (Exhibit No. 1).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15N. Item No. 29 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., CONTRACT (C23-083) FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PW1674 TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ALLOWING FOR

EXPANSION OF THE NEW ACCESS CONTROL AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3to the Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Exhibit No.1) to increase the contract sum from $6,511,836.44 to $8,102,322.03.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15O. Item No. 30 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR MIMECAST SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND

SUPPORT WITH GENERAL DATATECH, LP DBA GDT, LP (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— 1. APPROVE a contract with General Datatech, LP DBA GDT, LP for Mimecast software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support for a total contract amount not to exceed $249,348.27, for a term of 3 years; and — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15P. Item No. 31 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR RING CENTRAL UNIFIED COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH RING CENTRAL, INC. (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— 1. APPROVE a contract with RingCentral, Inc. for Ring Central uniﬁed communication software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support for a total contract amount not to exceed $238,955.40, for a term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15Q. Item No. 32 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR IT EQUIPMENT WITH DELL MARKETING, L.P. (CITY

COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— 1. APPROVE a contract with Dell Marketing, L.P. for hardware, software, warranty, maintenance and support for an amount not to exceed $2,186,114.07 for a total term expiring June 30, 2029; and — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15R. Item No. 33 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICES BY THREE ADDITIONAL MONTHS (CITY

COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— 1. WAIVE bidding requirements in accordance with Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(i)(7); and — 2. APPROVE proposed Amendment No. 1to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Long Beach Public Transportation Company, extending the term by three additional months (Exhibit No. 1; "Amendment No. 1"); and — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15S. Item No. 34 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC, DBA ST. NICKS'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AND DÉCOR, TO AUTHORIZE HOLIDAY DECORATION ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 2024 WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and T&G Global, LLC, dba St. Nick's Christmas Lighting & D�cor, that would authorize holiday decoration enhancements for the 2024winter holiday season at a cost of $49,056.00 (Exhibit No. 5; "Amendment No. 2"); and — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15T. Item No. 35 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CORKY'S PEST CONTROL, INC., TO PROVIDE

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement, for a three-year term plus two (2) optional one-year extensions, to Corky's Pest Control, Incorporated, to provide integrated pest management services to the City of Carson for a Contract Sum of $154,638.00 for the initial three-year term (Exhibit No. 3; "Agreement"); and — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 15U. Item No. 36 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-061, TO CREATE PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "H" ON

THE NORTH SIDE OF SHADWELL STREET FROM FIGUEROA STREET TO CAROLDALE AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF CAROLDALE

AVENUE, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "H" ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SHADWELL

STREET FROM FIGUEROA STREET TO CAROLDALE AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF CAROLDALE AVENUE, AND REGULATING

PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE
15V. Item No. 37 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALTEC CORP., FOR PROJECT NO.1632 CARSON

COMMUNITY CENTER FOLDING WALL (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to CALTEC CORP., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Project No. 1632:

Carson Community Center Folding Wall, in the amount of $1,484,000.00. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with CALTECH CORP., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15W. Item No. 38 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALTEC CORP. FOR PROJECT NO. 1786: CITY HALL

BATHROOM AND KITCHENETTE RENOVATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to CALTEC Corp., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Project No. 1786:

City Hall Bathroom and Kitchenette Renovations, in the amount of $1,697,000.00. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with CALTEC Corp., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15X. Item No. 39 CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PCN3, INC FOR PROJECT NO. 1726: COMMUNITY

CENTER COURTYARD & EAST PARKING LOT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, PCN3, Inc., Inc. for Project No. 1726:

Community Center Courtyard & East Parking Project, in an amount not to exceed $9,989,558.13. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with PCN3, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15Y. Item No. 40 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ROD-WEST FLOOR COVERING LLC FOR PROJECT NO. 1787 - CITY HALL CARPET REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1787: City Hall Carpet Replacement, in the amount of $138,560.00, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Rod-West Floor Covering LLC. — 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $13,856.00 (10%) for any unforeseen construction work that may be necessary to complete this project. — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with Rod-West Floor Covering LLC following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15Z. Item 41 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JAKHER INC. FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO JUNE 30, 2025, AND INCREASE THE TOTAL CONTRACT SUM AMOUNT TO $148,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2to the Contract Services Agreement with Jahker Inc. to provide on-call professional services, by adding an additional $ 74,000 for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $148,000.00and extending the term of the contract through June 30, 2025 (Exhibit 3). — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2to the Contract Services Agreement with Jakher Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

15. Item 42. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-087, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL

CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CARSON IS ELIGIBLE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommended Action
— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-087, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CARSON IS ELIGIBLE."

15. Item No. 43 CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTINGENCY BUDGET FOR THE AWARDED PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH INTERIOR PLUS, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PW 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

CENTER RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— APPROVE a contingency budget in the amount of $166,000.00 for the Public Works Agreement with Interior Plus, Inc., a California corporation, for Capital Improvement Project PW 1731: City Hall Basement Renovation for any unforeseen construction cost.
16: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
17: DISCUSSION (Items 44 to 45)
17A. Item No. 44 CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PUB CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR PROJECT NO.1610:

FOISIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommended Action
— TAKE the following actions:
— 1. AWARD a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, PUB Construction Inc., for Project No. 1610: Foisia Park Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $12,757,062.40. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with PUB Construction Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
17B. Item No. 45 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)
Recommended Action
— 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. 18: ORDINANCE SECOND READING: None
19: MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
20: 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. 21: COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS 22: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
23: ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) 24: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
25: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
26: REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 27: ADJOURNMENT
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Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Written Communications
SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING 2021 BACKLOG OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
I. SUMMARY
The City Clerk’sOffice is seeking approval of the following remaining 2021 minutes. The backlog of minutes was due to staffing shortage.
· September 7, 2021 (Regular)
· September 21, 2021 (Regular)
· October 5, 2021 (Regular)
· October 11, 2021 (Special)
· October 14, 2021 (Adjourned Special)
· October 19, 2021 (Regular)
· October 25, 2021 (Special)
· November 3, 2021 (Regular)
· November 16, 2021 (Regular)
· December 7, 2021 (Regular)
· December 9, 2021 (Special)
· December 13, 2021 (Adjourned Special)
II. RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes as listed.

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III. ALTERNATIVES
None.

IV. BACKGROUND
None.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Minutes, September 7, 2021

2. Minutes, September 21, 2021

3. Minutes, October 5, 2021

4. Minutes, October 11, 2021

5. Minutes, October 14, 2021

6. Minutes, October 19, 2021

7. Minutes, October 25, 2021

8. Minutes, November 3, 2021

9. Minutes, November 16, 2021

10.Minutes, December 7, 2021

11.Minutes, December 9, 2021

12.Minutes, December 13, 2021

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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary John W. Carroll, Sr. noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Jim Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jawane Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sharon Landers, City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David Roberts, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Robert Lennox, Director of Community Services; Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Tarik Rahmani, Director of Finance ; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works

FLAG SALUTE:

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2021-517 PASTOR DR. MICHAEL FISHER, GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY

Pastor Dr. Michael Fisher gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-9)

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 item.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:12 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:24 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. 2021 -639 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: Venegas, Frank v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. WCAB Case No. ADJ12773114

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 3. 2021 -558 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) & (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.

ACTION: Item No. 3 was not taken up and will be taken up later in the meeting.

At 10:45 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action taken.

Item No. 4. 2021 -590 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed sess ion will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management of 4 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Lo cal 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME Local 809.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 5. 2021 -689 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows:

CAM-CARSON, LLC, a Delawar e limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, a California joint powers authority; the CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, a municipal corporation; RE | SOLUTIONS, LLC., a Colorado limited liability company; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants, Case Number 20STCV16461, Superior Court.

ACTION: Item No. 5 was not taken up and will be taken up later in the meeting.

At 10:45 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action taken.

Item No. 6. 2021-675 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION, (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)

The Successor Agency to the Carson Re development Agency, A Public Entity organized and existing under California Health & vs.

Los Angeles County Second Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board, A Public Body Corporate and politic formed, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34 -2020-80003382
-CU-WM-GDS

ACTION: The City Council authorized an appeal of the matter.

Item No. 7. 2021 -596 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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 one case.

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Item No. 8. 2021 -584 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Mike Israelsky of Summit Team, Inc., with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators, Sharon Landers, City Manager and David Roberts, Assistant City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 631 E.

University Drive / APN: 7319005016. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property.

ACTION: Item No. 8 was not taken up and will be taken up later in the meeting.

At 10:45 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported ther e was no reportable action taken.

Item No. 9. 2021 -680 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE

EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, to conduct an employee evaluation for the position of City Manager.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 10. 2021 -632 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S

STATION

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes acknowledged Captain Damon Jones and recognized the heroic acts of six members of the Carson Sheriff Station. Last week, the Sheriff Team helped save the life of a young girl named Maddy by rescuing her after she had fallen into a swimming pool. The six deputies are as follows:

Deputy Jose Ramirez
Deputy Sean Hylands
Deputy Miranda Carvahlo
Deputy Addison DeBoom
Deputy Larry Billoups
Dispatcher Dwayne Rhine, Law Enforcement Technician

Captain Jones spoke about the heroics acts of the Deputies , Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Dispatcher on August 25, 2021.

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Captain Jones shared a video of the incident and Maddy’s aunt thanked everyone for their heroic act on behalf of her family.

City Manager Landers shared a special reward to be presented to the Deputies and Dispatcher.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chai rman Davis -Holmes thanked the Deputies, EMT and Dispatcher for their heroic act.

Captain Jones thanked the city for their support and recognizing his staff. He read the Certificate of Commendation that was given to the Deputies and Dispatcher.

Maddy’s mother Wendy joined in the meeting to thank everyone for the work and professionalism in saving her daughter.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes invited Maddy and her mother to attend a future City Council meeting for a photo with her.

The Council Members thanked the Deputies and first responders for their work.

Captain Jones announced that Sergeant Veramendi will be retiring soon. He introduced the incoming Community Relations Sergeant Armando Hernandez, Jr. who gave an overview of his past history in the workforce. He gave his email address: [email protected].

Captain Jones announced/reported the following:

• Thanked those who participated in the Community Night Out last month • Thanked those who attended the Coffee with the Station • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint a few weeks ago • Deputies and Sergeants attended the Mental Evaluation Training • Gave six Explorers each a $500 scholarship to assist with higher education • Essay Contest at the Station for 9th thru 12th graders ; essays being reviewed; winners will receive gift cards
• Reminded everyone to continue to drive carefully and slow down; reminded everyone the speed limit around the school zone is 25 mph
• Participated in an event dealing with law enforcement relations at Dignity Health Sports Park
• Reported street racing, success fully dis bursed them, made four arrests, towed three vehicles, and issued citations
• Received calls about police activity that occurred a few weeks ago at the Canes Restaurant across from the mall and everything is fine; apprehended robbery suspects

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Captain Jones for stopping the street racing and incident at Canes.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear reported on the reoccurrence of street racing on Santa Fe Avenue at the intersection of Dominguez Street. He asked Captain Jones for any results. Captain Jones responded to his question and received 7 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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reports of street racing on Carson Street and Martin Street.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Dav is-Holmes reported the residents s tated the Sheriff responded immediately to the street racing and wanted to express their appreciation of their work.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks also received a report and thanked Captain Jones and Deputies for their work.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated he participated in a bias training helping young people interact with law enforcement. It was a phenomenal event hosted by Game Changers at the Dignity Health Sports Park along with Assemblymember Mike Gipson and the Brotherhood Crusade . He thanked Captain Jones and L ieutenant Jabar Williams with numerous law enforcement officials from the City of Carson with great dialogue.

Item No. 11. 2021 -651 INTRODUCTIONS OF CARSON COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR DR. AFIA HEMPHILL, LOCAL DISTRICT

SOUTH SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL ROMERO, PRINICIPAL

STEPHANIE AUSTIN FROM AMBLER ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL, PRINCIPAL SONIA BUENROSTRO FROM CARSON

ACADEMIES OF EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT (AEE),
AND PRINCIPAL DR. DIANA FAATAI FROM CARSON HIGH
SCHOOL

Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 16.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes introduced Dr. Afia Hemphill who introduced the following:

Stephanie Austin, Principal from Ambler Elementary School Sonia Buenrostro, Principal from Academies of Education & Empowerment (AEE) Dr. Diana Faatai, Principal from Cason High School

Mayor and City Council welcomed, thanked, and congratulated all the principals for their work.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes sends her regards to Superintendent Michael Romero.

INTERNAL PROMOTIONS

Item No. 12. 2021 -679 RICHARD AHLGRIM - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

SUPERVISOR

MODESTO BOLANOS - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

SUPERVISOR

CLAUDIA BUENROSTRO - ACCOUNTING MANAGER

LATOYA BUTLER - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIAISON

ADRIANA CABRERA - HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

LAKESHA WILSON - HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

MELODY CARTER - SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
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DANI COOK - HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR

JESSICA CORIA - SENIOR CLERK

DAVID CROCKETT - FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

MELISSA FIGUEROA - SENIOR CLERK

STEPHANIE MARTINEZ - EVENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

GLORIA MURILLO - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

JONATHAN NERY - ASSISTANT AQUATICS PROGRAM

SUPERVISOR PART TIME

JOSE PINA - RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR II

KANECA POMPEY - ASSISTANT PLANNER

JOSILLA TOGIOLA - BUYER

Director Moseley congratulated and announced the Internal promotions as follows:

Richard Ahlgrim - Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works Department Modesto Bolanos - Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works Department Claudia Buenrostro - Accounting Manager, Finance Department Latoya Butler - Economic Development Liaison, Community Development Department Adriana Cabrera - Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Lakesha Wilson – Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Melody Carter - Social Services Coordinator, Community Services Department Dani Cook - Human Services Supervisor, Community Services Department Jessica Coria - Senior Clerk, Public Works Department
David Crockett - Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works Department Melissa Figueroa - Senior Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
Stephanie Martinez - Event Services Coordinator, Community Services Department Gloria Murillo - Code Enforcement Officer, City Manager’s Office, Public Safety Division Jonathan Nery – Assistant Aquatics Program Supervisor Part Time, Community Services Department
Jose Pina - Recreation Center Supervisor II, Community Services Department Kaneca Pompey - Assistant Planner, Community Development Department Josilla Togiola – Buyer, Finance Department

INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES

Item No. 13. 2021 -643 KENNETH YOUNG, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

VERNON VILLANUEVA, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

RALSTON TURNER, SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST

Director Moseley welcomed and introduced the new employees as follows:

Kenneth Young – Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Department

Director Whitman stated she is pleased to have Kenneth Young’s experience on board.

Vernon Villanueva – Associate Civil Engineer, Public Works Department Ralston Turner - Senior Budget Analyst, Finance Department 9 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES

Item No. 14. 2021 -637 RICARDO ANTUNEZ - POOL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

MARK ARRILA - ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE WORKER
JOSEPH CANALITA – PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE

INTERN PART TIME

TONI COSTANZO - PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE

SECRETARY

HNIN PHYU - ACCOUNTANT

LUIS TINOCO - ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE WORKER
DEAN YOONG – PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

PART TIME

Director Moseley welcomed and announced the new employees as follows:

Ricardo Antunez – Pool Maintenance Specialist
Mark Arrila – Assistant Maintenance Worker
Joseph Canalita – Public Works Administrative Intern Part Time Toni Costanzo – Public Works Administrative Secretary
Hnin Phyu – Accountant
Luis Tinoco – Assistant Maintenance Worker
Dean Yoong – Public Works Administrative Intern Part Time

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 15. 2021 -638 PRESENTATION ON CITY OF CARSON AND CALIFORNIA

STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS TOWN AND GOWN
EVENTS

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes gave an overview of the partnership with the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).

City Manager Landers presented a video clip fr om CSUDH featuring the Mayor, City Council , and Dr. Thomas A. Parham, President, CSUDH, of the Town and Gown events.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the video be displayed on the City's webpage. She thanked the City Manager and CSUDH for the presentation.

Item No. 16. 2021 -652 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR PREVAILING IN CHRIST MINISTRIES AND PASTOR MICHAEL J. EALEY FOR

SUPPORTING FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS AND

VACCINATION EFFORTS IN THE CARSON COMMUNITY

Item No. 16 was heard after Item No. 10.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the Certificate of Recognition and presented to Pastor J. Ealey who accepted with words of gratitude.

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Mayor and City Council thanked Pastor Ealey and his church for all they do for the community.

Item No. 17. 2021 -113 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 AS

CARSON LITERACY DAY

Item No. 17 was heard after Item No. 15.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear read the Proclamation recognizing September 8, 2021 as Carson Literacy Day.

Elizabeth Untalan, teacher at Catskill Avenue Elementary School, spoke on the literacy that has taken place in the Carson elementary schools.

Item No. 18. 2021 -112 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Item No. 18 was heard after Item No. 19.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton read the Proclamation recognizing the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Chaplain Kemp accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Santa Monica Police Department as a volunteer Chaplain , retired United States Army Veteran , Chaplain for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and all first responders. He offered words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes talked about an event that was held at the water fountain in front of City Hall. She requested staff to bring back event for approval.

Item No. 19. 2021 -106 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2021 AS

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Item No. 19 was heard after Item No. 17.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the Proclamation recognizing September 2021 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks introduced Dr. James Yeh, M.D., from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, who accepted the proclamation and offered words of gratitude. He also acknowledged Larissa Celles, Nurse Practitioner.

Council Member/Agency Member/Author ity Board Member Hicks announced the Prostate Cancer 5K Walk on September 18, 2021 at CSUDH from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Item No. 20. 2021 -105 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2021 AS

SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH

Item No. 20 was heard after Item No. 18.

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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the Proclamation recognizing September 2021 as Sickle Cell Awareness Month. She accepted the proclamation on behalf of Vonda and Shirley Graves.

Vonda joined the meeting and offered comments and words of gratitude.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. presented the following comments that were submitted electronically:

Kim Turner, Transit Director of the Torrance Transit System of Torrance, CA - Item No. 37 Torrance Transit is aware that Long Beach Transit (LBT) is intending to launch new service into the Carson area beginning in September of 2021. While they support regional connectivity between transit agencies to benefit bus riders, they are concerned that two of the four proposed routes will replicate service already provided by Torrance Transit. In addition, it appears that Long Beach Transit may be in violation of numerous Public Utility Codes such as 130001, 99280, 99281, 99238.5, 99284, 99285 and 99286. Therefore, asked the Mayor and City Council to postpone the launch of the planned Carson service and agreement with LBT until the two agencies have the opportunity to formally meet, discuss and coordinate as required by law.

Liz Foisia - Non Agenda Item
Since the Council Meetings have been conducted online, public comments have been made by letter, that was read into record by the Clerk, or by calling in and stating comments over the telephone. The former City Clerk, Ms. Gause, requested 5 names of Carson residents who were also registered voters to be on record in support of the letter being submitted, so that 5 minutes can be allotted to that particular letter, instead of the 3 minutes permitted for each letter or speaker. Asked if it is still the practice, since in person meetings were supposed to have resumed the month of September ; will be s ending in a letter for a non -agendized item for the Council Meeting, September 07, 2021, and will send in 5 names of Carson residents/registered voters so her letter will be allotted 5 minutes and read in its entirety for the record; supports Councilman Hilton’s public comments as a Carson resident at the last Council meeting, August 03, 2021, regarding the behavior of City Manager Sharon Landers and Director of Human Resources Faye Moseley and treatment of employees; offered comments regarding City Attorney Sunny Soltani; and concurred with Carson resident Jawane Hilton/Councilmember District 1 suggestion to bring an independent investigator

Wendy Lee, Acting Community Library Manager of Carson Library – Non Agenda Item Gave an update about the library as follows: With the reopening of the State, the majority of Los Angeles County Libraries have opened their doors for select in-person services. Carson Library remains closed, however, due to a necessary safety upgrade that could not begin until the spring of 2021 due to funding and pandemic -related delays. In the meantime, Carson Library is still offering sidewalk service where customers can pick up their h olds. Laptop and hotspot kits are also available to check out so customers can access the internet from the comfort of their home.

Please visit website at lacountylibrary.org or call at 310 -830-0901 for more information ; encouraged customers to visit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Library, at 17906 S. Avalon Boulevard, which is open Tuesday through Saturday, for in -person library service. Lastly, L os Angeles County Library has gone fine free and has eliminated past, present, and future fines for overdue 12 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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books and materials.

D. Hawkins – Non Agenda Item
Offered comments regarding Mayor Davis -Holmes, City Manager Landers, and Director of Human Resources

C. Alvarez - Non Agenda Item
Offered comments regarding corruption, discrimination and bullying of employees in City Hall

Diwa Alquino - Non Agenda Item
Thanked the Mayor and City Council for helping family; requested assistance from the city to cut tree, with rent, and a job; offered comments regarding the City Manager

Leticia Lopez – Non Agenda Item
Offered comments regarding Mayor Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, and City Manager Landers

Freddie Gomez, Public Relations Commissioner - Non Agenda Item Asked Mayor and City Council to encourage Mayor Pro Tern Jim Dear to comply with the City of Carson Code of Ethics Ordinance 08 -1409; reported that Mayor Pro Tem Dear has been spreading false rumors that he is a fake Pastor / Minister and convicted felon; asked the Mayor and Council to admonish him to stop ; shared he does the work of minis try in serving the community over the past 25 years

Mayor Pro Tem Dear offered comments regarding Freddie Gomez.

Mayor Davis-Holmes offered comments regarding Freddie Gomez.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani cautioned Mayor Davis-Holmes and Mayor Pro Tem Dear to step away from the dais and speak as residents and to not use the dais to conduct anything that could be construed as electioneering.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stepped down and excused herself as Mayor to make comments as a resident and offered comments regarding Freddie Gomez.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stepped down as Mayor Pro Tem to make comments as a resident and offered comments regarding Freddie Gomez.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. noted a written communication was received after the deadline submission.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated to proceed wi th the presentation of the written communication.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. presented the following comment that was submitted electronically:

Ricardo Pulido – Non Agenda Item
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reported a Code Enforcement Officer visit ed his home because of an anonymous complaint; offered comments regarding the City Manager and Director of Human Resources, Environmental Commission meetings, and diversity

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 21. 2021 -656 APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 21, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES; AND JANUARY 26, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear , Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 22-43)

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to remove Items No. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 for discussion.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 37 for discussion.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 22 -43, except Items No. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 37, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

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Item No. 22. 2021 -684 Resolution No. 21 -105, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,348,226.20, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 158976 THROUGH 159436

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 23. 2021 -664 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT

FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING

AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING JULY 31, 2021

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 24. 2021 -662 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THREE FACILITIES USE

AGREEMENTS WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY RELATED TO

USE OF SITES AS VOTE CENTERS USED FOR

GUBERNATORIAL RECALL ELECTION AND

CORRESPONDING VOTE CENTER ELECTION PLANS (C ITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Facilities Use Agreements with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for use of City sites as vote centers for September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election for the following sites: Foisia Park (Gymnasium), Carson Civic Center (Carson Dominguez Room), and Veterans Park (Gymnasium), and corresponding Vote Center Election Plans.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreements and Vote Center Election Plans. The agreements will be executed after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

3. WAIVE site-related fees.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 25. 2021 -641 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AD HOC

COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL TO CONSID ER SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 4
(GONZALEZ), ASSEMBLY BILL 14 (AGUIAR-CURRY) (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. SUPPORT SB 4 (GONZALEZ) and SUPPORT AB 14 (AGUIAR-CURRY)

2. AUTHORIZE staff to send the advocacy letters included as Exhibit 1.

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 26. 2021 -384 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REORGANIZING

THE REPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 26 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Director Whitman gave a report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton inquired if the Operations Manager position has been filled. City Manager Landers responded to his inquiry.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton spoke about the reporting structure of the Public Works Department.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments in support of the item.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 21 -120, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REORGANIZING THE REPORTING
STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT".

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next meeting with no objection heard.

Item No. 27. 2021 -508 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-108, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING A REVISED JOB C LASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION AND FUNDING A POSITION FOR PUBLIC

WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -108, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TH E CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING REVISED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND FUNDING A
POSITION FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER."

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next meeting with no objection heard.

Item No. 28. 2021 -498 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-091, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING A JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST JOB SERIES (CITY COUNCIL)

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Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -091, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A JOB

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
SPECIALIST JOB SERIES."

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of H ilton, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 29. 2021 -635 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-109, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR PURCHASING MANAGER (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -109, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PURCHASING
MANAGER."

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of H ilton, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority V ice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 30. 2021 -668 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-121, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (CITY

COUNCIL)

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Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -121, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU NCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR CIVIL
ENGINEER."

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hi lton, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilto n, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 31. 2021 -669 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-122, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASS IFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -122, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE
CIVIL ENGINEER."

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of H ilton, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 32. 2021 -674 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 21-116, 21-117 AND 21-118 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR BUS

DRIVER, FULL -TIME B US DRIVER AND PART -TIME BUS

DRIVER (CITY COUNCIL)

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Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -116, Resolution No. 21 -117 and Resolution No. 21 -118,
"RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CL ASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR BUS

DRIVER, FULL -TIME BUS DRIVER AND PART -TIME BUS
DRIVER."

ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 33. 2021 -615 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE

AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WITH

PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON

SELF-INSURED DENTAL PLAN AGREEMENT (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement to exercise the City's first of two remaining one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement, thereby extending the term expiration date from November 1, 2021 until November 1, 2022, at existing fee rates (Exhibit 4) ("Amendment No. 3"); and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 34. 2021 -661 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO:
1632 - COMMUNITY CENTER COILING WALL

REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No: 1632: Community Center Coiling Wall Replacement.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No: 1632: Community Center Coiling Wall Replacement.

ACTION: Item No. 34 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 35. 2021 -682 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 21 -119

AUTHORIZING THE USE OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND

NOTARIZED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR CITY

CONTRACTS (CITY COUNCIL)

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Recommendation: WAIVE furt her reading and APPROVE Resolution No. 21 -119 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF

DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND NOTARIZED ELECTRONIC
SIGNATURES FOR CITY CONTRACTS"

ACTION: Item No. 35 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 36. 2021 -547 CONSIDER APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO AARP

NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES

TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF CARSON AS AN

AGE-FRIENDLY CITY (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: DIRECT staff to apply for the AARP Age-Friendly City designation.

ACTION: Item No. 36 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 37. 2021 -616 CONSIDER APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH

LONG BEACH TRANSIT TO PROVIDE FIXED-ROUTE BUS

SERVICE (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 37 was heard after Item No. 31.

Director Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Long Beach Transit Fixed Route Service Agreement.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked if a survey has been done to see if Carson residents travel to other South Bay Cities and Downtown Los Angeles compared to traveling to Long Beach. Director Lennox stated a route study was completed over a year ago and this is the result of the survey.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear referred to the letter from Kim Turner, Transit Director of Torrance Transit System of Torrance, California, and asked about statutory requirements. Dr. Lennox responded to his question.

City Manager Landers gave comments regarding the routes.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked if the buses are big or little and would they include a city logo. Dr. Lennox responded to his question.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Service Agreement with Long Beach Public Transportation Company at a not-to-exceed total contract sum of $5,310,000 total for the initial three-year term of the agreement ($1,770,000 annually), with specified further service increases authorized subject to City Manager approval and execution of a contract amendment if the service increase within the limits specified is deemed to be needed (Exhibit No. 1) ("Agreement"); and
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2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -113, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN THE

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION, PROPOSITION A
AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS."

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.

During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear offered a friendly amendment to the motion and requested staff to meet with Torrance Transit which was accepted by the seconder of the motion.

The motion, as amended, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 38. 2021 -647 CONSIDER AWARD AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC . FOR

POST-REDEVELOPMENT DISSOLUTION SERVICES
(SUCCESSOR AGENCY)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD and APPROVE the contract services agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide post -redevelopment dissolution services for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $297,775 through June 30, 2026.

2. AUTHORIZE the Agency Chair to execute the agreement
following approval as to form by the Agency Counsel.

ACTION: Item No. 38 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 39. 2021 -654 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 1665:
189TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPAIR (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: Take the following actions:

1. REJECT the bid received for Project No. 1665 - 189th Street Pedestrian Bridge Repair.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to re -advertise in an effort to receive more competitive and responsive bids.

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ACTION: Item No. 39 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 40. 2021 -667 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-114 APPROVING AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RIG HT

OF WAY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY ON E. 223RD
STREET (APN: 7315-012-900) FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE

OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSTR UCTION ACCESS

EASEMENT TO RETROFIT THE ADJACENT DOLORES

YARD OVERHEAD BRIDGE PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -114, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION FOR STORAGE AND CONSTRUCTION

EASEMENTS OF A PORTION OF CI TY-OWNED REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED ON E. 223RD STREET (APN
7315-012-900)"

ACTION: Item No. 40 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 41. 2021 -658 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR PROJECT NO. 1422

BROADWAY INTERSECTION IM PROVEMENTS - TRAFFIC

SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE additional contingency funds in the amount of $90,000.00 to cover pending change orders, other additional work, and other unforeseen cons truction work that may be required to complete Project No. 1422: Broadway Intersection
Improvements - Traffic Signal Modifications.

2. APPROPRIATE funds in the amount of $90,000.00 from the Measure M and Measure R funds balance to augment the amount currently budgeted for Project No. 1422 - Broadway Intersection Improvements - Traffic Signal Modifications.

3. ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -111, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson amending the fiscal year 2021 -22 budget in the Special Revenue Funds."

ACTION: Item No. 41 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 42. 2021 -685 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A UTILITY RELOCATION AND

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF

CARSON AND METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) FOR THE CO STS OF

RELOCATING MWD'S UTILITY EQUIPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the Utility Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Carson and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for the costs of relocating MWD's utility equipment.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Utility Relocatio n and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Carson and
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, following approval by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 42 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 43. 2021 -659 CONSIDER APPROVING A MEASURE M FUNDING

AGREEMENT (MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAMS)

BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF
CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1687: CARSON STREET
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ("ITS")

COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT FROM FIGUEROA STREET
TO I-405 NORTHBOUND RAMPS, LACMTA PROJECT #
MM5507.02, FTIP # LA9919028 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority granti ng $700,000 to the City of Carson to cover the estimated project cost.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Funding
Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 43 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (None)

DISCUSSION: (Items 44-48)

Item No. 44. 2021-640 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 44 was heard after Item No. 37.

Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction.

ACTION: Presentations were made and discussion was held as follows:

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Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung gave a PowerPoint presentation on Trends of COVID-19, overview of the Disaster Council meeting held on August 26, 2021, FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine, Health Order on August 19, 2021, and Health Order on August 23, 2021.

Director Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation on Youth Sports Heal th Order effective September 1, 2021.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked if Director Lennox can look into instant COVID-19 test results. City Manager Landers responded to his question.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Ch airman Davis -Holmes asked if the Zoom meeting will expire at the end of the month and if any update fr om the Governor's Office. City Manager Landers stated she asked Jason Gonsalves for an update and will make a determination after the September 14, 2021 Recall Election.

Director Moseley gave a report on the percentage of employees who are vaccinated versus unvaccinated by tracking through the vaccination certification form.

Item No. 45. 2021 -636 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-2118, ADDING CHAPTER 11 (TEMPORARY EVENTS) TO ARTICLE

III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO

ESTABLISH A REGULATORY PERMIT PROCESS FOR

TEMPORARY EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL)

Director Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation on Temporary Events Ordinance.

Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Ben Jones offered comments.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani suggested to add a sentence at the end of “City- sponsored events” to state, “and for the sake of clarity, every single city event that has been budgeted for on the city’s budget annually is a city -sponsored event”. Mayor and City Council were in consensus with the language as stated by City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani which will be added before the second reading of Ordinance No. 21-2118.

Director Lennox continued with his PowerPoint presentation.

Recommendation: 1. INTRODUCE and READ by title only, and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 21 -2118, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIT Y

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 11(TEMPORARY EVENTS) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC

SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH

A REGULATRORY PERMIT PROCESS FOR TEMPORARY
EVENTS."

ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 21 -2118 on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice C hairman Dear, Council 24 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 46. 2021 -649 CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR FORMATION OF A DIVERSITY,

EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE

DIRECTION TO STAFF AND THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
(CITY COUNCIL)

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave a report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting.)

Yecenia Vargas, Associate with the City Attorney’s Office, gave a PowerPoint presentation on Forming a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes rejoined the meeting.)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. Receive and file this report.

2. Provide direction to staff regarding what process to follow for forming a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

ACTION: It was moved to establish a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Hilton on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 47. 2021 -677 CONSIDER AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT

SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF INDEPENDENT,

THIRD-PARTY INVESTIGATION SERVICES WITH RESPECT

TO CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL)

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltai gave an overview of the item.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. SELECT the law firm to conduct the workplace investigation.

2. APPROVE the applicable proposed Contract Service
Agreement for provision of independent, third -party employment investigation services with said law firm (Exhibit 2 or Exhibit 3).

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after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: It was moved to 1) Approve the applicable proposed Contract Service Agreement for provision of independent, third -party employment investigation services with Oppenheimer Investigations Group, LLP and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the applicable Agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 48. 2021 -657 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CO NSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or

2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or

3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delega tes
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations 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:

Human Relations Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Harriett Russ to the regular member vacant position on the Human Relations Commission.

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Clarence Dunning to the regular vacant position, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 3 position on the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission.

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Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes vacated Silvia Cruz on the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.

ACTION: It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments on the Human Relations Commission and the Parks , Recreation, and Cultural Arts 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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

It was moved to complete the Council agenda tonight before 12:00 midnight on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Jeri Elizabeth Cockrell Virgil
Lena McCall Watts
Barbara Castro Ramirez
Michael Kenneth Williams
Teodoro De La Paz

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to add Sam Bam Cunningham 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 during the O ral Communications For Matters Listed On The Agenda (Members of the Public) portion of the meeting.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested to place on a future agenda an ordinance to rescind the amendment requiring a 2 /3 vote to add items to the agenda. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes responded no to his request.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) – None.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item s earlier in the meeting.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 10:12 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 10:45 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Closed Session Item No. 3
No reportable action was taken.

Closed Session Item No. 5
No reportable action was taken.

Closed Session Item No. 8
No reportable action was taken.

It was moved to adjourn the meeting on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

______________________________________________
John W. Carroll, Sr.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/
Chief Deputy Authority Secretary

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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
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 via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary John W. Carroll, Sr. noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2021-676 PASTOR ED LALAU, CARSON SAMOAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD – Not present

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton gave the invocation.

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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) - None

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Manager Landers announced the Closed Session items.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:14 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. 2021-714 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

CAM-CARSON, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,
Plaintiff, v. CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, a California joint powers authority; the CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, a municipal corporation; RE | SOLUTIONS, LLC., a Colorado limited liability company; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants, Case Number 20STCV16461, Superior Court.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 3. 2021-728 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Carter-Spencer Enterprises, LLC v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP02987.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 4. 2021-730 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: A closed session wi ll be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.

ACTION: The City Council a uthorized litigation by City of Carson against Carter -Spencer Enterprises LLC.

Item No. 5. 2021-642 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management of City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME
Local 809.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 6. 2021-690 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S

STATION

Captain Jones reported/announced the following:

• Station celebrated its 47th anniversary; broke ground September 16, 1974 • Met with other city leaders at the Educational Summit • Driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint held Friday, September 10, 2021 • Continued meetings with Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung and staff for planning and ready Carson alert meetings
• Participating in the Leaders of Preparedness Academy Crime Prevention Discussion on September 22, 2021, at the Carson Community Center
• Participating in the Block Captain Appreciation event on Saturday, 25, 2021 • Carson Coffee with the Station on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 • Contact the Community Relations Office for information • Deputies continue to patrol neighborhoods
• Felt earthquake last week and reminded everyone on the importance of being prepared – secure your hazardous and movable items, strap water heater, etc. to avoid catastrophe and minimize damage; identify location of your gas and water shut off valves and have proper tool (wrench) nearby; have a disaster plan; organize and check disaster supplies and important documents

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear complimented the Sheriff Department for their quick response during the earthquake.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked Captain Jones and the Sergeant who was Acting Captain and for his leadership while he and the Mayor were away at 32 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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a conference.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton spoke about an incident that occurred at Stevenson Park with kids at the park. Residents were upset with the response time and asked Captain Jones to explain why the response time took the time that it did. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated he would like to work with the city to provide counseling for the children having questions. Captain Jones gave an overview of the incident that occurred and his Deputies response to the incident.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked the City Manager to identify the kids who were at the park to offer them counseling. Captain Jones stated he would like to join in the counseling with the parents and children. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Cap tain Jones for their response during the e arthquake. He reported individuals speeding at high speeds along University Drive between Avalon Boulevard and Wilmington Avenue. There were crashes of hitting the control box and recently a power pole causing issues with AT&T . City Manager to contact Southern California Edison to repair expeditiously . He suggested more traffic lights on University Drive to curtail speed of traffic which has been going on for some time and inquired about the status of the speed apparatus. Captain Jones responded to his inquiry.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reported street takeovers that are still occurring on Dominguez Street and Santa Fe Avenue. He asked the City Manager to look into cameras at intersections and hotspots. He also reported there are a lot of abandoned vehicles at Matcool Street and Sepulveda Boulevard at the 405 Freeway underpass location.

Captain Jones stated he would look into the abandoned vehicles.

Item No. 7. 2021-670 REPORT FROM CHIEF BENNETT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chief Brian Bennett introduced himself stepping in for Chief Scott Hale who will be retiring after 35 years of service. He gave a report through August for run totals and response times. He spoke about the recent earthquake, surveyed the district , and found no major infrastructure damage. Preparation is key.

Chief Bennett stated he visited City Hall to pick up the clocks to be presented for the Baby Maddy Run. He stated local firefighters responded to a near drowning of Maddy. He thanked the city for the recognition and accolades o n behalf of all the firefighters who were on the rescue call. He stated he would personally present the clocks to each of the six firefighters who were on the call.

Mayor and City Council thanked the Fire Department for the service they provide to the Carson area and saving Maddy’s life a few weeks ago.

City Manager Landers acknowledged Chief Scott Hale’s upcoming retirement and will invite him to a future City Council meeting.

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to go forward in 2021 and will possibly be held in February of 2022.

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 8. 2021-718 PRESENTATION ON THE SOUTH BAY FIBER NETWORK BY

JACKI BACHARACH OF SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF

GOVERNMENTS

Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 26.

Jacki Bacharach of South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) gave an overview of South Bay Fiber Network.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he is a delegate (Vice Chair) for the SBCCOG. He thanked Jacki Bacharach for bringing the South Bay Fiber Network to the South Bay Area which includes the City of Carson.

Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of the item.

Item No. 9. 2021-729 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE A. GIPSON

Moises “Jun” Aglipay, representative from the Office of Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, gave a legislative update as follows:

• Assembly Bill (AB) 490 – Angelo’s Law
• AB 958 – Ban Law Enforcement Gangs
• AB 342 – Eliminating Cost Sharing for Colonoscopy
• $3 million towards Carriage Crest Park forthcoming to the City of Carson for improvements in existing facilities and renovations of the recreational building • Additional $3 million forthcoming to the City of Carson • $10 million for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital • $50 million for Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and science of infrastructure development
• $1.5 billion for the new Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Program to support teacher and staff professional development
• AB 520 – Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
• Five pending assembly bills
• September is National Suicide Prevention Month, event on Saturday, September 25, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., at East Rancho Dominguez Park, 15116 Atlantic Avenue, East Compton, California
• Vacs to Pack Event this past weekend
• Next Vacs to Pack Event in October
• Virtual Town Hall Meeting last week
• Contact office at (310) 324-6408 or website a65.asmdc.org

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Mayor and City Council thanked Moises “Jun” Aglipay for his presentation. They also thanked and applauded Assemblymember Gipson for his work and providing funds to the City of Carson.

Item No. 10. 2021-671 RECOGNITION FOR CARSON SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR

WINNING THE SHELL SCIENCE LAB REGIONAL
CHALLENGE: MATTHEW MEDRANO (CARSON HIGH

SCHOOL), DAN BONN (TOWNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL), AND BRENDAN LEYDEN (ANDREW CARNEGIE

MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 7.

Superintendent Michael Romero acknowledged his presence.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes acknowledged and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Matthew Medrano from Carson High School, Dan Bonn from Towne Avenue Elementary School, and Brendan Leyden from Andrew Carnegie Middle School , for winning the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.

Superintendent Michael Romero thanked Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, and Council Member Hicks for their leadership and support of the youth and schools. He introduced the winning exemplar teachers: Daniel Bonn, Brendan Leyden, and Matthew Medrano. He introduced Dr. Afia Hemp hill, Carson community School Administrator with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She offered comments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced the schools won $15,000.00.

Item No. 11. 2021-107 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 9.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes read the Proclamation and presented it to Commissioner Freddie Gomez who accepted with words of gratitude.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he was unaware of the event held last Saturday at Foisia Park and would have attended if he had known.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton echoed the sentiment of Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear.

Item No. 12. 2021-723 GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS

AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Director Naaseh gave a PowerPoint presentation on Aircraft Noise Concerns and Odor Concerns.

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Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired about vehicles that release smoke should be cited. Director Naaseh responded to his inquiry.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked staff for the item and encouraged residents to report aircraft noise at 562-570-2665 and to report strong odor at 1- 800-288-7664.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested staff to include the contact numbers in the Recreation Guide publication to the residents. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. presented the following comments that were submitted electronically:

Kay Campbell - Item No. 26
Asked the City Council to enlighten the community if the Emergency Operations Plan will include how plans/communication flows between the Sheriff’s Station, the local Fire Department and City Hall once a local emergency (such as fire or earthquake) is declared?

City Manager Landers noted Kay Campbell’s request has been addressed by staff.

Ricardo Pulido, Environmentalist/Commissioner/Long time Carson Homeowner - Item No. 11 Reminded Mayor Lula Davis -Holmes that when Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated to not “politicize” and turn celebration into an illegal political event clearly in violation of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) laws and Carson Code of Ethics. No political propaganda can be handed out on public property; stated he witnessed and has evidence of Freddie Gomez and his team illegally handing out to him and the audience a green political brochure at Foisia Park on September 18, 2021. He requested the City Attorney, the City Clerk’s office, and the City Council to investigate this violation by the next City Council Meeting. He stated Freddie Gomez does not deserve the proclamation.

Ricardo Pulido , Environmentalist/Commissioner/Long time Carson Homeowner /Community Advocate - Item No. 18
Need to include community residents, pillars of the community, stakeholders, and not continue to Gerrymander any Carson districts; must have open townhall meetings, zoom meetings, and community surveys with responses that must be presented from the community that will include input and best representation that will have true, fair, and honest representation for Carson. The Ad-hoc Committee needs to be ethnically diverse, equitable, and inclusive ; appoint more residents now.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear noted staff will be hosting several community meetings regarding redistricting.

Ricardo Pulido, Commissioner/Homeowner over 35 years - Item No. 19 Requested a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Public Works Office. What is Director Eliza Jane Whitman and her team currently working on for all, i.e., street slurries, tree trimming, 36 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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identifying safe infrastructure plan, curb, and sidewalk repairs? The city is top heavy and needs more union rank and file workers from the city (residents) who can get the job done. Do not hire and outsource any more work to consultants/contractors.

Ricardo Pulido, Activist - Item No. 22
City needs to extend and expand the tree trimming services in Carson ; need to create jobs for youth to be trained and paid part -time and full-time in landscaping, gardening, planting Carson trees and beautify Carson; need to reactivate the Environmental Commission to plan a fair and inclusive Beautification Public Arts Project for all of Carson.

Liz Foisia - Non Agenda Item
Inquired if the City sponsor ed the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Foisia Park on Saturday, September 18, 2021. If so, did the City also sponsor the candidacy of Freddie Gomez who is running for the City Council seat in District 4? There was a definite appearance of City Council endorsement for Mr . Gomez who had free rein to campaign at the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Foisia Park. Especially since there was public notice for this event distributed by the City with the entire City Council photos on the notice ; referred to the Mayor’s behavior at the September 7, 2021 City Council meeting violating the Council Rules of Decorum despite the City Attorney’s attempt to intervene the Mayor Pro Tem’s and Mayor’s comments to each other.

Natalie B. – Non Agenda Item
Offered comments regarding the Mayor condoning the behavior of the City Manager and Director of Human Resources

Carlos Garcia, Resident of District 4 - Non Agenda Item Offered comments regarding the Mayor’s support of candidate Freddie Gomez

Diwa Aquino – Non Agenda Item
Asked for assistance from Mayor Davis-Holmes, Council Member Hilton , and Council Member Hicks

Darnell Thomas - Non Agenda Item
Offered comments regarding the Mayor’s support of candidate Freddie Gomez

Lupita Arozco – Non Agenda Item
Asked why the City hasn’t acknowledged Hispanic Heritage month; we will fight and defend our rights to be recognized as part of this wonderful community by those who truly represent the Latino people.

Linda Rondstadt – Non Agenda Item
Offered comments regarding the Mayor, City Manager, and Director of Human Resources and asked Council Member Hicks to not allow discrimination and bullying in the City.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 13. 2021-711 APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES; AND FEBRUARY 4, 2021 CITY
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COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff rec ommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Aut hority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 14-22)

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 22 for discussion.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 14-22, except Item No. 22, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Author ity Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 14. 2021-715 Resolution No. 21 -123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,276,995.66,
DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 159437 THROUGH 159635

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 15. 2021-716 Resolution No. 21 -08-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,323.75, DEMAND CHECK
NUMBERS HA-001863 through HA-001867

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 16. 2021-717 Resolution No. 21 -08-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
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DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,123.40, DEMAND CHECK
NUMBERS SA-001834 THROUGH SA-001835

ACTION: Item No.16 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 17. 2021-633 FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 YEAR-END CONTINUING

APPROPRIATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt:

1. RESOLUTION NO. 21-106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2020-2021 BUDGET TO CONTINUE UNSPENT
APPROPRIATIONS TO FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; and

2. RESOLUTION NO. 21-107, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF

CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-2022 BUDGET TO CONTINUE UNSPENT
APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 18. 2021-703 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM CITY COUNCIL

REDISTRICTING AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 19. 2021-695 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-120 OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

REORGANIZING THE REPORTINGSTRUCTURE OF THE

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 21 -120, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REORGANIZING THE REPORTING
STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT".

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 20. 2021-696 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-108,AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING A REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION AND FUNDING A POSITION FOR PUBLIC

WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -108, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING REVISED
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JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND FUNDING A
POSITION FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER."

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2021-722 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1655: CARSON

STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE

REPLACEMENT PROJECT FROM RECREATION ROAD TO
SANTA FE AVENUE AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO.
21-124: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET
IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS”
(CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1655: Carson Street Rehabilitation from Recreation Road to Santa Fe Avenue, in the amount of $2,434,000.00, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Hardy & Harper, Inc.

2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $365,100.00 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -124: "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS,"
appropriating $753,744.00 from the unassigne d SB -1 fund balance to augment the current amount budgeted for Project No. 1655: Carson Street Rehabilitation from Recreation Road to Santa Fe Avenue (Exhibit No. 3).

4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Construction Contract and the Resolution following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 22. 2021-727 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2,TIME EXTENSION, TO THE AGREEMENT (18-097) WITH WEST
COAST ARBORIST, INC., FOR TREE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES TO THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 22 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Director Whitman gave a report.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated when this item is brought back t hrough the request for proposals ( RFP) process, if staff can look at separating more than just one team working on the trees because it has been too many years of deferred maintenance. Director Whitman responded to his inquiry.

Recommendation: Take the following actions:

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 18 -097 with West Coast Arborist, Inc. to provide tree maintenance services for the period of October 1, 2021 through November 30, 2021; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment fo llowing approval as to form by the City Attorney (Exhibit No. 1).

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 23-24)

Item No. 23. 2021-645 PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDINANCE NO. 188-2021 21-2120, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX
(PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL

CODE, MODIFYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND

PROCEDURES FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND DESIGN

REVIEW (CITY COUNCIL)

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. noted correction to the ordinance number as Ordinance No. 21-2120.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes also noted ordinance number to be corrected in the staff recommendation as well with no objection heard.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 8:15 P.M.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. gave the Public Hearing Report. He presented the following comment that was submitted electronically:

Ricardo Pulido, Commissioner/Homeowner/Gulf Avenue Block Captain - Item No. 23 Asked if staff is following State law on the new modifications for Additional Dwelling Units (ADU) residents, commercial, RS, RA, RM Zoning laws? Do we really want to give that much authority to a Director to make the final decisions on residential and commercial development? This 41 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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approval would bypass the Planning Commission process. City Council think about long term ramifications to residents? We need more study on this issue, state law needs to be addressed, and the ordinance has flaws in its explanations to the community.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 P.M.

Planning Manager Alvie Betancourt gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Zone Text Amendment Ordinance No. 21-2120.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton inquired if staff has taken Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) into consideration for this item. Planning Manager Alvie Betancourt responded to his inquiry.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani offered comments regarding SB 9.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested her colleagues to direct staff to bring this item back to the Planning Commission.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked when the item was approved by the Planning Commission before or after SB 9. Planning Manager Alvie Betancourt responded to his question.

Director Naaseh requested clear direction on what to present to the Planning Commission.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davi s-Holmes r equested staff to revisit 9121 , 9126.11, 9163.1 (confusion about commercial and residential), and 91723.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated the issue of the walls not being chain linked is a good improvement and staff should not approve any new chain link fences in residential areas and on main thoroughfares in the city.

Discussion ensued regarding development standards and procedures.

Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing.

2. TAKE public testimony.

3. CLOSE the Public Hearing.

4. CONSIDER introduction, for first reading by title only and with full reading waived, of "ORDINANCE NO. 188-2021 21-2120, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING

AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MU NICIPAL CODE,

MODIFYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND

PROCEDURES FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND DESIGN
REVIEW" (Exhibit 1).

ACTION: It was moved to refer the item back to the Planning Commission to vote separately on each of the standards on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

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Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Memb er Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 24. 2021-719 PUBLIC HEARING ON 2020-2021 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL

PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. gave the Public Hearing Report.

There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing.

Director Naaseh gave a report.

Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.

2. APPROVE the final version of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and DIRECT staff to submit the CAPER to HUD by the required deadline of
September 28, 2021.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chair man Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

DISCUSSION: (Items 25 -27)

Item No. 25. 2021-691 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung gave a PowerPoint presentation on Trends of COVID-19, Health Order on 9/17/21, and Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361).

Discussion ensued regarding AB 361.
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Recommendation: 1. APPROVE staff recommendation to activate the Human Relations Commission in October 2021.

2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction.

ACTION: It was moved to reactive the Human Relations Commission in October 2021 on motion of Dear, seconded by Davis-Holmes.

During discussion of the motion, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes directed staff to notify the Human Relations Commissioners of the City Council’s action with no objection heard.

The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung continued with the PowerPoint presentation on free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Ch airman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired about the COVID-19 booster vaccination s. Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung responded to his inquiry. City Manager Landers offered comments regarding the COVID -19 booster vaccinations.

Council Member/Age ncy Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about COVID -19 vaccination for ages 5 to 11. Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung responded to his inquiry.

Director Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation on Community Services – COVID testing.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear reminded staff to review the Brown Act, guidelines, etc. with the commissioners, committee, and board memb ers. She also requested staff to assign a representative of each commission, committee, and board to give a progress report of their respective commission, committee, or boar d at a future City Council meeting.

Item No. 26. 2021-618 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 10.

Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung thanked Chief Bennett and Captain Jones for their assistance with the earthquake last Fri day and gave a PowerPoint presentation of the 44 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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incident. He thanked the Emergency Operations Center Team for activating the center and working to assist the citizens of Carson . He also gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Emergency Operations Plan.

Mayor and City Council thanked Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung and the Emergency Operations Center Team.

Mayor, City Council, Captain Jones, and Chief Bennett offered comments in support of the item.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. ADOPT the City of Carson Emergency Operations Plan

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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 27. 2021-710 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCILSUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 27 was heard after Item No. 25.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or

2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or

3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations of this action in writing;

5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act.

ACTION: Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

Relocation Appeals Board

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Relocation Appeals Board. She will provide his contact information to the City Clerk’s Office.

It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment on the Relocation Appeals Board on motion of Dear, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 28)

Item No. 28. 2021-693 ORDINANCE NO. 21-2118: ADOPTION OF ANORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 11 (TEMPORARY EVENTS) TO ARTICLE

III (PUBLICSAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO

ESTABLISH A REGULATORY PERMIT PROCESS FOR

TEMPORARY EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 21 -2118, "AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11 (TEMPORA RY EVENTS)

TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON

MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY PERMIT
PROCESS FOR TEMPORARY EVENTS."

ACTION: It was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 21-2118, as read by title only, on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Betty Karnette
Melvin Craig
Helen Ervin
Maxine C. Kemp
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Manuel Miramontes

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton gave a prayer.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF

THE PUBLIC)

This item was heard during the O ral Communications For Matters Listed On The Agenda (Members of the Public) portion of the meeting.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested to bring back an ordinance to rescind the amendment that requires a super majority of 2/3 to add items to the agenda by City Council.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked everyone who attended the Prostate Cancer Walk on Saturday at California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He thanked Cal Water and West Basin Municipal Water for their support through Director Williams. He also thanked Alonso Williams who assisted in hosting the first Prostat e Cancer Walk in the City of Carson.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton informed the residents who lost power Sunday night and yesterday that he contacted Southern California Edison and apologized for the delay they experienced.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested a zoning ordinance to create a mobilehome park zone in the City of Carson.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the following:

• Jazz Festival on October 2, 2021
• Women’s Conference
• Requested staff to prepare flyers at least 30 days before an event, provide copies to the Mayor and City Council, and post on the City website
• Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks is on the Executive Board for Contract Cities
• Emailed the City Manager a web link regarding SB 9

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.

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REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

______________________________________________
John W. Carroll, Sr.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/
Chief Deputy Authority Secretary

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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 2021
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 via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary John W. Carroll, Sr. noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2021-743 PASTOR RUDY ABROT, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Rudy Abrot gave the invocation.

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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to display the call- in number on the screen for real time public comments w hile the Mayor and City Council are in Closed Session. Information Technology Manager Kevin Kennedy responded in the affirmative.

Also, she requested Information Technology Manager Kevin Kennedy to note at the bottom of the comments that non -agendized items will be heard at the conclusion of the City Council meeting.

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)

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.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani requested to add a subsequent need item to the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 for the City Council to consider whether they would like to initiate litigation in one case . The matter has come to the attention of the City Attorney after the posting of the agenda and it cannot wait until the next agenda.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked about the litigation.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani responded the litigation is about a violation of the City’s Municipal Code that has very adverse community impacts and if the City Council waits for two weeks it could have adverse community impacts. The Mayor and City Council stated they have no objection adding the item to the agenda this evening.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:12 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:33 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. 2021-746 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) & (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

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Item No. 3. 2021-665 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed sess ion will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management of City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Lo cal 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME Local 809.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken but the item is not completed and will be taken up later in the meeting.

At 9:54 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action taken.

Item No. 4. 2021-745 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Thompson v. City of Carson; LASC Case No. 20STCV21039.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 4A. 2021-745 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 5. 2021-735 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S

STATION

Captain Jones reported/announced the following:

• Carson Cares Essay Contest; last week awarded first place winner with a certificate and gift cards; young man was appreciative and happy from Rancho Dominguez • Virtual Coffee with the Sheriff Station Zoom meeting went well last week; invited one of the Special Victims Bureau Detecti ves who joined in and shared information on Cr imes Against Children shared by Special Victims
• Hoping to hold an in-person safe and socially distant in person meeting later this month; date and location to be confirmed
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• Special Olympics Torch Run on Oct ober 20, 2021; 1.7 mile run to start at the Carson Sheriff Station; can walk, ride bike, roller blade or skateboard • Discussed the large fire that occurred last Thursday in the northern area of the city; thanked the residents and businesses for their patience an d cooperation; the Fire Department was able to safely stop t he fire with everyone’s support; thanked the partnerships from the City folks to Los Angeles County Public Works and the Red Cross who assisted with the successful outcome
• Conducted a s treet racers suppression operation Saturday before last and this past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and shared results

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton thanked Captain Jones for all his hard work, responsiveness, and attentiveness to the community. He asked what caused the fire at the warehouse. Captain Jones responded the Los Angeles County Fire Department is still undergoing an investigation.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested extra patrols at the 99 Cent Store s hopping center on University Drive and Avalon Boulevard due to activities occurring in the parking lot.

Captain Jones informed C ity Manager Landers , Mayor, and City Council that they may be receiving calls from business owners regarding vehicles parking in the red zone at the shopping center.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked City Manager Landers for an update of the Sheriff substation in the shopping center area. City Manager Landers responded that staff is preparing for an item on the next agenda.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Captain Jones for the sting operation on the street takeovers, particularly Dominguez Street and Santa Fe Avenue in the Presidential tract and two new locations on Carson Street and Vera Street and Carson Street and Martin Street.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the status of the speed reader machine and requested two be purchased for the north and sou th areas of Carson. Captain Jones responded he will follow up with Lieutenant Strong and his team and City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

Mayor and City Council thanked Captain Jones and his team for their work.

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 6. 2021-531 PRESENTATION BY L OS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR

JEFF PRANG

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor , who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2020-2021 Assessment Roll, Property Value Growth, Market Update, Median Sales Price, Business Personal Property, pandemic impact on businesses, Proposition 19, Assessor’s Website Redesign, Homeowners’ Exemption, and Monthly Newsletter.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired how to receive the Homeowners’ Exemption information to the residents. Jeff Prang responded to place a link on the City website that links to his webpage that will connect them to his office; include blurb in the City newsletter, email, social me dia, marketing, and local public access TV show. City of Lynwood and City of La Puente mailed a copy of the form to all the homeowners who are eligible who have not yet applied. He stated he can share the information.

City Manager Landers stated staff has been providing information on the Homeowners’ Exemption and asked Jeff Prang to work with the city to identify the homeowners who quali fy and have not been applying to contact them. Jeff Prang responded in the affirmative.

Discussion ensued regarding the property assessment in Carson.

Item No. 7. 2021-713 CASTRO-RAMIREZ MEMORIAL

City Manager Landers presented a video clip of photos taken by Barbara Castro-Ramirez for the City.

Item No. 8. 2021-109 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS

FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the Proclamation Recognizing October as Filipino-American History Month.

Oscar Ramos (Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commissioner) accepted the proclamation and offered words of gratitude.

Item No. 9. 2021-114 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING

PREVENTION MONTH

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vic e Chairman Dear read the Proclamation Recognizing October as Bullying Prevention Month which he accepted on behalf of all the citizens and residents of the City of Carson including everyone present in this evening’s meeting.

Item No. 10. 2021-116 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 23-31, 2021 AS THE CITY OF CARSON’S 15th ANNUAL RED RIBBON WEEK

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the Proclamation Recognizing October 23-31, 2021 as the City of Carson’s 15th Annual Red Ribbon Week.

Richard Bis, representative of Asian American Drug Abuse Program ( AADAP), accepted the proclamation and offered words of gratitude.

Item No. 11. 2021-118 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC

VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

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He acknowledged ADRP Intervention Services who offer counseling, insight, and understanding of domestic violence and thanked them for their work to assist those struggling with domestic violence. They are located at 649 E. Albertoni Street on the corner of Albertoni and Avalon Boulevard, Carson.

Item No. 12. 2021-119 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 25TH AS LARRY

ITLIONG DAY

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the Proclamation Recognizing October 25th as Larry Itliong Day.

Alex Cainglet (Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commissioner) accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude and introduced Fred Docdocil (Planning Commissioner). Fred Docdocil offered words of gratitude and invited everyone to the upcoming event on October 2 3, 2021, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Veterans Park.

Item No. 13. 2021-121 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST

CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the Proclamation Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awa reness Month. She invited all women to attend the virtual Women’s Health Conference on October 15, 2021; log on the City website to participate; co - sponsored by the Women’s Issues Commission.

Carolyn Foster (Chair of the Women’s Issues Commission) accepte d the proclamation, offered comments and words of gratitude. She announced the Women’s Health Conference and Business Expo on October 15, 2021; tickets are available at $20.00 each.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

The following individuals called in with their comments:

William Koons, Environmental Commissioner - Item No. 31 Thanked the Mayor and City Council for his appointment to the Environmental Commission; reported on an issue coming up on The South Coast Air Quality Management District ( AQMD) agenda which is the AQMD Rule 1109.1 that requires the catalytic filtration units on the heaters and boilers in the refineries; requested reactivation of the Environmental Commission and meet via Zoom as soon as possible and train the commissioners to be able to host the Zoom meetings or meet in person and follow safety guidelines; and allow mail in and email for communication as another alternative until in person meetings

Kimberly Cortado – Item No. 23 and Item No. 25
Offered comments in support of the items

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 14. 2021-759 APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 16, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vi ce Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 15-28)

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.

City Manager Landers requested to move Item No. 26 to a later meeting with no objection heard.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to remove Item No. 27 for discussion.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked staff for the Women’s Issues Commission Report and the Parks and Recreation Commission Report. She requested to have the reports as one item at a future meeting and that a representative from ea ch commission, committee and board give the report.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 15-28, except Items No. 26 and 27, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 15. 2021-754 Resolution No. 21 -127, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,015,740.30, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 159636 THROUGH 159810

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ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 16. 2021-734 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT

FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING

AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH
ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 17. 2021-595 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT

FUNDING (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: Receive and File.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 18. 2021-742 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT

WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY RELATED TO USE OF FIVE

SITES AS VOTE CENTERS AND ONE SITE AS A CHECK -IN
CENTER USED FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2021 SPECIAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND CORRESPONDING VOTE

CENTER ELECTION PLANS AND CHECK -IN-CENTER PLAN
(CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Facilities Use Agreement with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for use of City sites as vote centers and check -in center for November 2, 2021 special municipal elections for the following sites: Foisia Park (Gymnasium), Carson Civic Center (Carson Dominguez Room), Veterans Park (Gymnasium), Stevenson Park (Gymnasium), and Dominguez Park (Activity Room) for the vote centers, and five corresponding Vote Center Election Plans, and Carson Civic Center (east parking lot) for the check -in center, and one corresponding Check-in-Center Plan.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to execute the Vote Center Election Plans and Check-in-Center Plan.

3. WAIVE site-related fees.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 19. 2021-748 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING

THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY'S

LEGISLATIVE BODIES VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING
FOR AN INITIAL 30-DAY PERIOD PURSUANT TO THE
BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (CITY

COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY)
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -132, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND THE CARSON

SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED

TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE

CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE

BODIES OF THE CITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING

AUTHORITY VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING FOR AN
INITIAL 30 -DAY PERIOD PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M.

BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361."
(Exhibit No. 1).

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 20. 2021-738 CONSIDER AN INFO RMATIONAL UPDATE ON CITY

PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational report on various City projects.

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2021-739 CONSIDER AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM THE CITY

OF CARSON WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update from the Commission.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 22. 2021-747 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-125 APPROVING THE

BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR

GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR

MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
(CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -125, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE BLANKET

AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS

FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND

OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS."

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ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 23. 2021-650 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH STAGELINE MOBILE STAGE, INC. TO MANUFACTURE,

FURNISH, AND DELIVER A SPECIAL EVENT MOBILE STAGE

FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the proposed purchase agreement with Stageline Mobile Stage, Inc., for the purchase of a mobile stage and related equipment and services in an amount not-to-exceed $191,945.32. (Exhibit No. 3);

2. AUTHORIZE the May or to execute the proposed purchase agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

3. APPROVE a contingency in the amount of $8,064.68 (for a total approved purchase of $200,000) for acquisition of any additional equipment or accessories related to the mobile stage as may be deemed necessary by the City Manager or designee, and
AUTHORIZE the City Manager to approve and execute any further purchase agreement or amendment that may be deemed
necessary by the Purchasing Manager to effectuate same, to the extent the City Manager does not already possess such authority pursuant to CMC 2600 et seq., and without limitation of such authority.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 24. 2021-740 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION,

AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE staff's update from the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 25. 2021-757 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 21 -131 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, RECREATION

DIVISION FOR YOUTH SPORTS OPERATIONS (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -131, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN THE COMMUNITY

SERVICES DEPARTMENT, RECREATION DIVISION FOR
YOUTH SPORTS OPERATIONS."

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 26. 2021-700 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-128, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY

ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR PLANNER (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -128, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR
PLANNER."

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item with no objection head.

Item No. 27. 2021-701 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-129, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY

ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE PLANNER (CITY

COUNCIL)

Item No. 27 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to hold back Item No. 27 for clarity of the amended job classification specification and same for Item No. 26. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -129, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE
PLANNER."

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes continued this item with no objection head.

Item No. 28. 2021-750 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASING AND

MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MISSION
CRITICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC. (MCIS) FOR

INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM, BDA

AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the award of purchase order contract with MCIS for a Public Safety Interoperabil ity Radio Solution and Carson City Hall Bi-Directional Amplifier Project for $133,525.18 and a 5-year maintenance services agreement for $79,550.00.

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approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (None)

DISCUSSION: (Items 29-31)

Item No. 29. 2021-736 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 29 was heard after Item No. 27.

Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung gave a PowerPoint presentation on Trends of COVID-19, CDC approves Pfizer Booster, City Hall Reopening, and City Council In-Person.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear suggested hybrid Council meetings with City Council in the Council Chambers and Zoom.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks also suggested hybrid Council meetings with City Council in the Council Chambers and Zoom.

City Manager Landers spoke about the meeting spacing requirements, broadcast meetings and availability by Zoom.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated everyone is using the hybrid model. He mentioned there is an election on November 2, 2021 and would normally have the City Council the day after an election that falls on the first Tuesday of the month. He suggested to use FaceBook to stream the City Council Meetings as another alternative to view the meetings. He inquired about the COVID-19 rapid testing that is going to be available on site at cost. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes responded individuals can be tested at the Carson Sheriff Station at no cost.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted the City Council meetings are automatically moved to the next day following an election. Therefore, the first meeting in November will be November 3, 2021.

Mayor and City Council are in consensus of moving the November 3, 2021 City Council meeting to a hybrid model, residents/speakers gather at the Carson Community Center, staff and Council Members will be at the dais or in their offices.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton asked the City Manager to explore other cities use of the hybrid model. City Manager Landers stated she would provide more details at the next City Council meeting.

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Disaster Council recommendation to resume In-Person City Council Meetings in November subject to the monitoring of COVID-19 numbers for safety.

2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction.

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ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to October 19, 2021 to allow staff to review other hybrid models, with no objection head.

Item No. 30. 2021-741 CONSIDER SUBMITTAL OF THE DRAFT 2021 -2029

HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR REVIEW (CITY

COUNCIL)

Director Naaseh gave a report and introduced Rajeev Bhatia with Dyett & Bhatia who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Carson 2040 Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element.

Rajeev Bhatia introduced Matt Alvarez who continued with the PowerPoint presentation (Goals and Policies, Programs).

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired about the mitigation measures of a mobilehome park closure. Matt Alvarez responded to his inquiry.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he would like to see the city have a section called Mobilehome Park Zone in the Zoning Code. Director Naaseh offered comments.

City Manager Landers stated staff is actively working on the Mobilehome Park Zone for consideration of the City Council at a future meeting.

Matt Alvarez continued with the PowerPoint presentation (Programs).

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked about the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 9 and SB 10 regarding the density of housing that needs to be now placed in most Los Angeles cities in the State of California and if it will be referenced in the Housing Element. Rajeev Bhatia responded they have not factored in the Housing Element.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked where to look at land use to address low-income housing (affordable housing). Rajeev Bhatia answered his question.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks referred to Program 2 of the PowerPoint presentation which addressed rehab for low-income housing and if the program is doable.

Director Naaseh spoke about Program 1 and Program 2 which are rehab programs.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred to Program 8 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and requested an explanation. Director Naaseh gave an explanation.

Discussion ensued regarding ADU.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she forwarded to staff restrictions of the ADU.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes expressed concern with the low - income housing and very low-income housing.
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked if the Draft Housing Element is a living document and if it can be tweaked after approval. Rajeev Bhatia responded in the affirmative.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani s poke about a set housing application; City Council to pay close attention to areas of housing sites, administrative housing and process.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked if Director Naaseh and the consultant looked at housing sites being proposed. There is no local control.

Rajeev Bhatia stated the moderate and above moderate income sites have very few new sites beyond the city has already approved development or is processing development . The places we have new sites are mostly for the lower income households and those are in the same places where previously in February the City Council reviewed the land use map and the plan in great level of detail. These sites are a subset of those sites mostly along West Carson Street asking mixed use development adequately specified in terms of density.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked to revisit the housing sites.

Director Naaseh stated the single-family areas are staying intact; other areas on major roads should have adequate infrastructure to serve them.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani expressed concern if staff verified that the land is not contaminated and any new housing has sufficient fire and public safety protection and should be reviewed by the fire station if need to add sheriff services. It will be worthwhile for staff to do their due diligence to decide where to have housing designated before adopting the Housing Element.

Rajeev Bhatia spoke about housing sites as part of the General Plan E nvironmental Impact Report (EIR).

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated as long as the consultant is doing their due diligence and verifying that the sites being identified have the necessary public safety and necessary infrastructure. Rajeev Bhatia stated they are working on a full EIR and before the City Council adopts the Housing Element will have the opportunity and if something is off base will find a substitute side and work it through.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. SUBMIT the Draft 2021 -2029 Housing Element, with
modifications recommended by Planning Commission, for Review by the California Department of Housing and Community
Development.

ACTION: It was moved to approve the staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton.

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February.

The motion was carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/ Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 31. 2021-758 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or

2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or

3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations 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:

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton appointed Frankie Stewart as his uncontested appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked City/Agency/Authority Att orney Soltani if Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton’s uncontested appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission be ratified. She responded it has been done procedurally.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Ch airman Dear noted that it is not necessary to vote on uncontested appointments and made the motion with no objection heard.

It was moved to ratify Council Membe r Hilton’s uncontested appointment of Frankie Stewart to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commissio n on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

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Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Boar d Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

It was moved to activate 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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he was informed by some members of the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee that they could not meet due to lack of a quorum.

Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes removed Irene Viernes , Alternate 2, from the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee , thereby, creating a vacancy. Subsequently, she appointed Irene Viernes as Alternate 2 to the Human Relations Commission.

It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Irene Viernes, Alternate 2, to the Human Relations Commission on motion of Dear, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Carroll, Sr. presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

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Dwon Phillips Hill
Annie L. Bush

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF

THE PUBLIC)

Liz Foisia
Called in and stated it is disturbing and unprofessional that the residents were not notified in a timely manner about the change in how the public comments are to be made to the City Council; an important and essential part of public right to participate in the government process has been violated by the non-communication

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the City Manager to respond to Liz Foisia.

City Manager Landers stated it is a requirement that is found in the State law that was passed and signed by the Governor that the City provide this required mechanism for accepting comments.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to provide information on the process of the air quality in the City.

City Manager Landers provided the number of AQMD 1-800-288-7664 and stated she will have an AQMD representative to talk about the Rule 1109.1 as well.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested someone from Southern California Edison ( SCE) to provide information about the planned power outage s occurring throughout the City.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton reported he received complaints from residents asking why there is no h ot water in the bathrooms at Mills Park.

Assistant City Manager Roberts responded to his question.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated he would like to see transition to luxury portable restrooms at all city parks.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the City Manager to hire part-time or temporary employees to assist with sanitation to prevent spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed the City Manager to ensure hot running water at Mills Park as soon as possible and come ba ck with a budget and plan of action to the next agenda.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear reiterated his voting no on the Draft Housing Element submission to emphasize the need for a mobilehome park zone 65 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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in Carson. He requested to bring back an ordinance to eliminate the amendment that gives the 2/3 requirement vote to add items to the agenda commonly referred to as the dict ator amendment on the next agenda.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks wished his wife a Happy Anniversary.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item s earlier in the meeting.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 9:54 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Closed Session Item No. 3
No reportable action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

______________________________________________
John W. Carroll, Sr.

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/
Chief Deputy Authority Secretary
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2021
4:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The mee ting was called to order a t 4:31 P.M. by Mayor Lula Davis -Holmes via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Chief Deputy City Clerk John W. Carroll, Sr. noted the roll.

Council Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Council Member Jawane Hilton, and Council Member Cedric Hicks

Council Members Absent:

Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear (Joined during Closed Session)

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Monica Cooper, City Treasurer; Sharon Landers, City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City Attorney; David Roberts, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Tarik Rahmani, Director of Finance ; Robert Lennox, Director of Community Services; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Council Member Hicks gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Item 1)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) - None

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting was recessed at 4:34 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

The meeting was reconvened at 5:47 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Item No. 1. 2021-796 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

Chief Deputy City Clerk Carroll, Sr. announced the City website was updated to show AB 361 as the order of the day. Moving forward, the General Public can call in comments for agendized items at the beginning of the meeting after the Presentations portion of the meeting and also for non-agendized items towards the end of the meeting after the Memorial Adjournments portion of the meeting. Written comments that are submitted will not be read but will be made part of the record. Copies will be provided to the Mayor and City Council.

He presented the following comments that were submitted electronically since the web page was still showing that public comments can be emailed for the meeting with no objection heard:

Jennifer Horcasitas-Glenn - Item No. 2
Resident of the Harbor Gateway area adjacent to Carson and Torrance ; experiencing the daily smell of rotten egg/burning tire smell and high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the air; having daily nausea, headaches, lightheadedness, and the foul toxic odor engulfing homes even with the windows closed. On a daily basi s, receiving notifications from Torrance Air Monitoring System alerts that show hydrogen sulfide at acute toxic levels 30ppb or higher. The areas being reported are the “Elm Avenue” site, "North H igh School" site, and "West High School" site. Th e odor usually occurs from the middle of the night through the early afternoon. The only reports being apprised of are the news reports and L os Angeles County notifications that the toxic levels of hydrogen sulfide are at minimal amounts in the water which is simply untrue.

Gabriel Villalobos - Item No. 2
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cancer patient who had a total hip replacement on right hip a few weeks ago ; trying to recover from surgery and noticed a foul odor seeping th rough the windows which has been happening since October 3 , 2021; most of the rooms fill up with the smell; having horrible headaches, nostrils have been burning horribly, eyes burn keeping them open or just blinking, and the worst is the nausea, and the s mell stops him from eating. It is good that the city is trying to solve the issue but there is another issue, people are getting hurt from this; the news says if low amounts of hydrogen sulfide, that is not harmful but, what about cancer patients who have low immunity and people who have asthma.

The following individuals called in their comments regarding Item No. 2:

Dr. Sheilah O’Halloran with husband Mark, retired firefighter Asked who she can talk to regarding a product that is environmentally safe used for public water waste

Mayor Davis-Holmes referred Dr. Sheilah O’Halloran to City Manager Landers who provided her email address.

Priscilla Brown
Inquired if there was a solution with the odor

Daryl
Inquired about the following: 1) Who is responsible for the spill?; 2) What are the chemicals that were spilled and the chemical reaction ?; 3) Should the residents of Carson be concerned with health concerns and should they be relocated out of the area?; 4) Should all the residents exposed to the incid ent receive exposure reports from the City of Carson for potential future medical situations?; 5) Who is in charge of the incident for the Cit y and what is the person’s name, number, and title?

Mark Pestrella - Director of Los Angeles County Public Works Stated he oversees the County’s flood control system that serves the City of Carson and 88 other cities in the County. He spoke about the Dominguez Channel (Avalon Boulevard at the 405 freeway) nuisance odor and gave an upda te of their findings in partnership with the Los Angeles County Health Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, other outside agencies, and scientists. The location has a high odor which is attributed to hydrogen sulfide, natural occurring gas. He noted two objectives: 1) Public Health - Dr. Muntu Davis provided a Notice of Nuisance Abatement which is directed to the department the source of the problem to abate the issue and to mitigate any potential human health affects; working to develop what the best approach for human beings is when they are exposed to hydrogen sulfide and what the residents can do to protect themselves as the event continues to go on; 2) Remediation – Scientists studying how to help mother nature accelerate the process for the decay and move to pass the odor; taking air quality samples but water quality samples all day long and expect to have a set of actions proposed by morning for an attempt to cease the odor.

Dr. Muntu Davis – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Officer Spoke about potential health effects that comes from hydrogen sulfide. He noted at low levels the nose can pick up hydrogen sulfide much more readily than higher concentrations. Typically, 69 City Council
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when you do not smell the odor and away from the odor, the symptoms will go away. Try to leave the area if the symptoms go away. If the symptoms persist or wo rsen, contact your health care provider to get an evaluation; recommend keep doors and windows closed; change the filter on the air conditioner to a high-efficiency particulate absorbing ( HEPA) filter preferably with activated charcoal or obtain a portable HEPA filter that has activated charcoal to try to limit the odor. He also noted that the odor can impact pets in the same way that it impacts people. If pets are having symptoms or nausea, contact the veterinarian for an evaluation.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked what the Los Angeles County is going to do for the residents.

Director Pestrella stated the L os Angeles County specifically is setting up for residents to be reimbursed for any displacement or health issues and items that had to be bought, to take care of this in line with Dr. Davis’ recommendations; working closely with the Public Health Department to define what is the best activity for people to make sure that their health is good and that they are not in discomfort related to this. There will be a Press Release tomorrow. Dr.

Davis will provide specific recommendations and the residents of Carson and the unincorporated area west Carson can call the complaint line tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. There will be a Call Center open in Public Works with a specific phone number for residents to call who would like to make a claim or discuss relocation if they need to be relocated and the reimbursement process. The County is w orking with the Public Health to address the specific location of the odor and would like to communicate with the residents who have been impacted on how to be reimbursed for their cost due to the incident.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked about those who cannot afford to purchase.

Director Pestrella stated the County is working on an upfront cash such as potentially arranging to have hotel rooms set aside and reserve for the residents.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked about residents who cannot afford to put funds out for relocation.

Director Pestrella stated they are working to put cash up on the front end. A Call Center will be set up to take residents calls in the morning.

City Attorney Soltani stated it came to her attention today that the Los Angeles County Public Health issued a Public Nuisance and that they came up with a three-tier approach to addressing and providing resources for the residents. There will be the appro priate HEPA masks available or reimbursement process, air purifiers available with the same process, either available for reimbursement or the County will provide or give cash up front and the relocation benefits. The City is concerned with the timing and pleased to hear that tomorrow morning residents can call and receive an immediate response. Since the issues have been addressed and after receiving public testimony, staff’s recommendation will be that the City Council will declare its Public Nuisance regardless of what the County has done and that the City Council instructs staff to work with the County to make sure the process goes smoothly . There will be another hearing set by the Board of Supervisors. If the City Council would like to continue this Spe cial Meeting until after their hearing which can be done because if the process is not going smoothly, the City Council can study its options and how the City Council can help the residents and seek reimbursement from the County. It seems like the County is coming up with a solid process that starting tomorrow there will be a live person answering calls which is very hopeful to hear. The 70 City Council
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issue was none of the lines were working.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if the County established a phone number for the Call-In Center.

Director Pestrella responded the phone number has not been established at this time and will be sent to the point of contact with the City as soon as available.

Mayor Davis-Holmes requested the number be sent to the City Manager and herself.

City Attorney Soltani stated another issue the City Council is concerned about is for people with disabilities who cannot leave their home to receive their reimbursement. She asked if the County considered a delivery process for senior citizens or people with disabilities.

Director Pestrella stated they would consider delivery , visiting and working with Dr. Davis to assess the situation in which those residents are living and what the best approach is with respect to protecting their health. They will fund and work with the City to identify the residents in that situation.

City Attorney Soltani noted the timing is a concern and asked how soon the County will assist the residents since they have been living with the odor for a week and they need immediate relief starting tomorrow morning.

Director Pestrella asked Dr. Davis for the best advice for the situation.

Dr. Davis advised to continue to wear face masks and change more frequently especially if it gets wet in the inside. In general, keep windows and doors closed to keep the odor out of the house. Use HEPA filters which are high efficiency filters with activated charcoal should help to reduce the odor inside and should help to alleviate symptoms. Move out of the area where odor is. There will be a Press Release with the recommendations in addition to what he mentioned earlier regarding pets.

City Attorney Soltani asked if the residents can receive immediate relief.

Director Pestrella stated if a resident has a serious medical condition to not rely on the Call-in Hotline and to seek medical attention immediately.

Dr. Davis stated if symptoms worsen then should be evaluated. Do not avoid medical attention if feel needed.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked about residents obtaining air purifiers if the City purchases them will the County reimburse the City. Director Pestrella stated can make arrangements between the Flood Control District and the City to create reimbursement for the City.

Council Member Hilton noted that between $600 and $1,200 was offered for air conditioners depending on the size of the home in El Segundo when they had the bad episode for smell after the spill. Also, $182 per day plus meals and incidentals up to $62 p er day were offered to each person who lived in the house full time. He asked if that level of support will be available to most of the impacted residents in the City of Carson. If not, why? If yes, how soon? 71 City Council
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Director Pestrella stated the objective is to take care of the residents of Carson who have been impacted by this event and will assess the situation depending on individual circumstances.

Proposing the three levels of care as described by the City Attorney. County to identify locations and encouraged residents to relocate themselves and make a c laim. Retrofitting a home; what makes sense in terms of retrofit. Dr. Davis mentioned earlier about HEPA filter for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ( HVAC) for air conditioning unit to mitigate the od or. It is a different event than the El Segundo event but it is a similar one in which public health nuisance abatement has been given. The County will follow the Health Department’s guidance what should be provided. The Press Release will show what is being proposed and will be funded.

Council Member Hilton stated that Carson deserves equitable treatment and there was no requirements in El Segundo ; would like the same swi ft response. Residents would like in the health order to pay for some of the doctor visits as some people cannot pay co-pays and should be outlined. Would hope to work in partnership to help mitigate and put the odor to an end in the City. Director Pestrella stated he agrees with Council Member Hilton.

Council Member Hicks expressed concern with the business community and their employees who are also impacted and inquired how can they be part of the process.

Director Pestrella stated the business owners s hould also contact the County to begin the process of reimbursement for their costs as well.

Dr. Davis stated the Public Health Team visited the City of Carson yesterday and today going door to door handing out information to the residents and answering questions. Currently updating their recommendations and will visit again and make sure to cover the area for people to have the information they need to safeguard against the odor . In the updated recommendations, the website was provided where to find the HEPA filters.

Council Member Hilton asked how is it that have been gone a whole week and nothing is on social media, nothing on the Public Health’s website about Carson. It is a public health crisis.

Want to make staff aware that there are r esidents who are looking for direction from the Public Health Office and no one is yet to post anything about the public health in Carson. The last update was October 9, 2020.

Dr. Davis stated they are working with multiple agencies to coordinate one place for residents to refer to for information.

Director Pestrella stated in conjunction with Dr. Davis, Public Works is standing up a website specific portal for this specific incident along with the Call Center for residents to view tomorrow.

Council Member Hicks requested Dr. Davis and Director Pestrella to provide a link on the City’s website for the residents and businesses to access information.

City Manager Landers stated she would like the City to be involved with distributing the information and requested Dr. Davis to provide the same information they are giving to the residents door-to-door to be synchronized in that regard. Dr. Davis responded in the affirmative.

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Mayor Davis-Holmes noted the City Manager is the main point of contact to receive information for staff. She asked if a report will be ready with the timeframe correcting the problem at the next meeting. Director Pestrella responded to her question and that his office has been communicating with staff.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked if they identified a particular location where the odor is coming from.

Director Pestrella stated the current suspect location is Avalon Boulevard at the 405 Freeway within Dominguez Channel near the IKEA store a rea, less than a mile stretch as the source of the smell . They believe has to do with decaying vegetation within the channel but have not confirmed definitively until receipt of water quality, sampling, and testing data.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear referred to previous speaker Dr. Sheilah O’Halloran who has a product as an idea for a solution that deals with the waterway issue. He asked Dr. Davis and Director Pestrella if their agencies are familiar with the product and what can be done to remedy of ridding the odor immediately. He asked if there is a process that can be initiated that has been done in other waterways that works.

Director Pestrella stated it has to do with water resource management and natural creek systems. He talked about the benefits of the Flood Control District to the community. He welcomed Dr. Sheila h O’Halloran who spoke previously regarding their product to contact the County hotline.

(Mayor Pro Tem Dear exited the meeting.)

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked who is the point of contact the City Manager or staff can reach out to. Director Pestrella stated he would be the point of contact directly for the City Manager.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if a resident has an increase of their electric bill because use of their air conditioning unit if they show proof from three months ago to current can they be reimbursed for the difference. Director Pestrella responded in the affirmative.

(Mayor Pro Tem Dear rejoined the meeting.)

Dr. Davis assured everyone th at the experts are monitoring the situation and trying to come to a resolution as quickly as possible with no delay.

Mayor Davis-Holmes expressed concern that the City did not receive information for several days; lines of communication are open and to move forward as a team to address the concerns and remediate the problem.

Speaker
Asked if the air purifiers will be provided to the residents tomorrow.

Director Pestrella stated they will provide a Call Center tomorrow to start the process of reimbursement for those who made purchases to mitigate the smell within the homes and provide guidance on recommendations.

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Dr. Davis recommended HEPA filter with activated charcoal for your air conditioner or a portable HEPA filter with activated charcoal.

Speaker
Asked if there is a limit on how many air purifiers can purchase; she already purchased two but they are not enough and would like two more

Director Pestrella suggested to do what it takes to mitigate and will review what the speaker will apply for; the portable air purifiers will have efficiency rating.

Porshe, Carson business owner at 550 Carson Plaza Drive Reported employees having headaches and dizziness; contemplating closing the office for a few days and asked what can be done to ensure the safety of the employees

Dr. Davis advised the following: 1) Install filters in the HVAC system; and 2) Keep doors closed.

City Attorney Soltani reminded the public and City Council that it is not a question and answer period and that it is public com ments and need to abide by the Robert ’s Rules of Order.

Information has been provided and the hotline will be open tomorrow morning. There will be another special meeting.

Isa Pulido
Stated the hydrogen sulfide odor has been ongoing for two weeks and not good for the health; need to propose an environmental emergency action plan; must protect the children and senior citizens; need air purifiers and H2S gas detectors; HEPA filters donated to the city and residents; no resident should have to pay for the masks, purifiers, and gas detectors; recommend need of an environmental leadership 24 hours on site team working diligently with the city; proposed to create an Environmental Emergency 24 hour Resource Center in Carson

Robin
Reported the stench is bad at the light on 190th Street under the 110 Freeway; concerned with family also being exposed to the odor

Antonio
Concerned how the hydrogen sulfide will affect the health of the residents, relocation, reimbursement program with multiple agencies; HEPA filte rs; concern not knowing after one week the source of the odor; solution to problem

Dr. Sheilah O’Halloran
Stated she emailed information and would be happy to help

Speaker
Concerned about sulfur or anything settling in the water or tap water and if the schools are being taken care of

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated staff will share information with Superintendent Romero and Dr.

Hemphill.

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Liz Foisia
Need solutions now to alleviate extreme discomfort and health issues arising from the odor; any health disc omfort is a huge concern; recommendations from the County should be realistic, affordable and information easily available

Speaker
Expressed concern to leave Carson now due to the bad odor

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked Director Pestrella to clarify the measures mentioned earlier.

Director Pestrella stated residents within the Carson area should take measures to protect their health; if feeling discomfort should take the measure that was discussed earlier about the filtration with HEPA filter , relocation would be reimbursed by calling in to the hotline which will be available tomorrow morning and will assess the situation. The matter can be resolved if you can filter the air or consider relocation.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated the City is capable of reimbursing the residents with proper receipts and asked if the City can be reimbursed by the County. Director Pestrella responded in the affirmative.

Michelle
Asked if the reimbursement program is limited to a certain area in Carson

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated the reimbursement program is for all Carson residents and to call the hotline.

City Manager Landers stated the expenses to be reimbursed need to be reasonable.

Speaker
Asked for immediate solution for long term to not happen again

Speaker
Smell is horrendous going on two week s; family is sick; need immediate solution and communication

Speaker
Asked for immediate fix to the odor

Erica Tarell
Appalled by the lack of urgency and the outrage that has been needed to bring this issue to the surface; received inconsistent answers about relocation; would like clarity on the reimbursement

William Koons
Requested a filtration unit for his home; suggested the County provide the filtration units for the residents to pick up at City Hall or County to suggest where to purchase them; requested the County to check possible pipe leak on 213th Street and Chico Street

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Speaker
Confirming that a number will be provided to call tomorrow morning for reimbursement

Mayor Davis-Holmes responded in the affirmative.

Speaker
Received reports from the Torrance Air Quality Monitoring System of high levels of chemical in the air; why is Los Angeles Public Works downplaying the effects of the incredibly toxic chemical that has reached Carson, City of Torrance, and Harbor Gateway; asked about the unincorporated areas receiving notifications of the harmful chemical

Monique Alvarez
Threshold is not emergent based on what criteria; need to know what level is now and what time being conducted; need to know what being exposed to

Director Pestrella and Dr. Davis responded to the speaker.

Imelda Perez
Reported can smell odor now and if the area should be test ed and confirm if report will be available tomorrow Tuesday

Mayor Davis-Holmes responded in the affirmative.

Speaker, on behalf of the residents of Imperial Avalon
Would like to make sure the city takes care of the senior residents who are suffering from the bad smell

Speaker
Asked where she can find the data of the numbers of the hydrogen sulfide and the place where the numbers are updated; is there a reason why the information is not currently available for the residents

Dr. Davis responded working with AQMD, Fire Hazmat and Public Health staff.

Speaker
Asked about the fluctuation of numbers, between what numbers are fluctuating and getting; not being able to breathe, affecting her asthma, not able to go outside because of naus eousness, mother has asthma, migraines, will the County reimburse for those inconveniences

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated may address concerns when calling the hotline.

Speaker
Has a two-month-old baby who has colic; very upset with the air and do not know what to do; nothing is happening to help; very scary for the kids; hope to push the issue very concerning for the little ones and hope to be given the same treatment as in El Segundo

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Speaker
Asked how often the levels are tested; smell is worse in the early morning hours with the marine layer and what areas are being tested

Dr. Davis stated he would provide information at a later time.

Mayor Davis-Holmes closed the Public Comments session.

Council Member Hilton stated the residents reported that the stench is strong during the evening and asked if anyone is monitoring at night and if working around the clock.

Dr. Davis stated he will check with AQMD and Fire Haz Mat.

Council Member Hilton asked how has the Los Angeles County partnered with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for the kids in school and in the geographical location who may be affected by this.

Dr. Davis stated he would talk with the folks at LAUSD and have information with same recommendations in their Press Release. He will coordinate and provide the information to all the schools in the impacted areas.

Council Member Hilton asked if the Press Release is available that the city can be privy to release tomorrow morning. Dr. Davis stated he would check if it was sent to the city that was available this evening.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked about the terrible odor that comes and goes only a factor of the wind or is there another factor possibly the tide. Are there other factors other than the wind ? Why does it smell horrible at certain times of the day? Director Pestrella responded to his question.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked about marine life and bird life in the water which seems to be an absence of them and is it reported to the County. Director Pestrella responded to his question.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated all age ncies should be in the same page to make it an environmentally healthy waterway and find a solution.

DISCUSSION: (Item No. 2)

Item No. 2. 2021-792 CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21 -136

DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE DUE TO FOUL ODOR

FROM DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL AND ITS NEGATIVE IMPACTS

ON RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY

ACTION: It was moved to a dopt Resolution No. 21-136 declaring a public nuisance due to foul odor from Dominguez Channel and its negative impact s on residents living within its close proximity and the people visiting and working in Carson on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.

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Section 3 and would add in the new Section 3 where there are blanks 1, 2, 3, and 4 based on the discussion this evening if Mayor Pro Tem Dear is willing to entertain this perhaps you add that for all senior citizens and disabled residents if they contact the city. The city can assist and deliver the air filtration system recommended by the County and/or the masks recommended by the County and develop a process to seek reimbursement from the County or the City can order on Amazon and coordinate for the residents who cannot physically go to the County who can get it. The City can get reimbursed from the County. If there are financially challenged residents, they should try to work with the Cou nty through the reimbursement program set up. The City encourages the residents to call tomorrow and if the County is not responsive to call the City and the City can follow up but in unique circumstances . May be the City Council wants to give staff the di scretion to base upon income qualification evidence may be if the County is nonresponsive may be staff can help advance those funds also and seek reimbursement from the County.

City Attorney Soltani stated she is trying to define what she heard in the City Council’s dialogue and resident concerns so there is no confusion later about what the role of the City was and what the role of the County was. She can add those under the new Section 3 of the resolution declaring a public nuisance.

Mayor Pro Tem De ar agreed to add the two aspects to the motion as a staff recommendation and add to utilize City staff to deliver to certain residents who need it to be brought to them the necessary masks, filters and can purchase the proper filters.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated to make sure delivery for those physically challenged.

City Manager Landers requested to add allocation of funds to be provided. Subsequently, Mayor Davis-Holmes stated staff can add the allocation of funds at the next meeting with no objection heard.

Council Member Hilton accept ed Mayor Pro Tem Dear ’s friendly amendment to the motion as stated by City Attorney Soltani. He requested to activate the Emergency Operations Center. City Manager Landers confirmed the Emergency Operations Center has been activated.

Council Member Hicks expressed concern of the quality of life of the residents and the urgency.

The motion, as amended, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, and Council Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Mayor Davis-Holmes requested City Manager Landers to invite a representative from AQMD and other related agencies to the next meeting on October 14, 2021.

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 P.M. to an adjourned special meeting to be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes

____________________________________
Lula Davis Holmes
Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________________
John W. Carroll, Sr.

Chief Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL

ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 2021
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Lula Davis -Holmes via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Chief Deputy City Clerk John W. Carroll, Sr. noted the roll:

Council Members via Zoom Teleconference:

Mayor Lula Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear, Council Member Jawane Hilton, and Council Member Cedric Hicks

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Monica Cooper, City Treasurer; Sharon Landers, City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City Attorney; David Roberts, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Robert Lennox, Director of Community Services; Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Tarik Rahmani, Director of Finance; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Council Member Hilton gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Item No. 1)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) - None

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item.

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RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting was recessed at 6:04 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

The meeting was reconvened at 7:10 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Item No. 1. 2021-811 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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 one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

This item was heard during Item No. 2.

DISCUSSION: (Item 2)

Item No. 2. 2021-808 CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 21-136 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE DUE TO

FOUL ODOR FROM DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL AND ITS

NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN ITS

CLOSE PROXIMITY

Item No. 2 was heard after the Closed Session Report.

Mayor Davis-Holmes announced a report will be presented from the Los Angeles County Public Works Department.

City Manager Landers introduced Los Angeles County Director of Public Works Mark Pestrella who is one of the main leads on trying to determine what the source of the problem is.

Mark Pestrella, Director of Public Works for the Los Angeles County, introduced himself and his team: Angela George-Moody, Chief Deputy Director with Los Angeles County Public Works, and Russ Bryden, Incident Commander for the Department.

Director Pestrella gave an update of the Dominguez Channel odor condition. They discovered a source of an illicit discharge of materials in the channel, such as pallets, cardboard pieces, some actions which may be a criminal act. They will begin use of an epoleon treatment, an organic spray, tomorrow and to expect within three days the citizens in Carson should see a notable difference in the odor. Also, they wi ll be implementing an aeration system which will introduce 81 City Council
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oxygen in the water.

He stated the reimbursement program is up and running and would like everyone who has been impacted by the incident by moving away from home, caused pain, suffering and discomfort or acute health condition to call 211 and mention the Dominguez Channel Odor incident and the operator will guide to the resources.

The Reimbursement Program has three options for property owners or Carson residents:

1. Homes with heating and air conditioning systems; Reimburse households for filter inserts for those systems that are HEPA rated with activated carbon or other filters recommended by the County Health Department. He noted the recommendations are found online through the 211 number and the County Public Works website; Reimburse at a unit rate of $60.00 per unit per household; receipts are required for reimbursement within 14 days of the request and will be paid within 21 days of the receipt of the receipt

2. Reimburse households for air purifier units if do not already have them can go to a mobile filtration unit. The limit for reimbursement is $400 per household for homes 1,000 square feet or smaller and $800 for households or homes above 1,000 square feet; receipts are required and will reimburse within 21 days

3. To be relocated will reimburse the household for one hotel room in Los Angeles County up to $182 per day and hotel self-parking for one vehicle per day; meals and groceries will also be reimbursed at a rate of $66 per day for each person currently residing full time in a household who have been relocated to the hotel; receipts are required for the hotel and parking but are not required for meals, groceries or incidentals

He encouraged residents to contact the 211 Helpline for further details on the program; making applications digital form but can also use paper and will respond within 24 hours. There is a set up in the east parking lot at the Carson Community Center located at 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, from 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (Community Outreach Vehicle, big blue vehicle with Public Works on it). City, County Health, and Public Works staff are available to assist.

Russ Bryden provided website: lacounty.gov/emergency/dominguezchannel

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if the County will assist if a resident cannot install their air filter or can they deliver.

Director Pestrella stated he is encouraging residents that they need to state if they can put the money up, install or pick up the unit, on their application so they would know how to address their situation.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if there will be a site for the units for residents to pick up. Director Pestrella stated he will need to coordinate the logistics and work with having a City official on the distribution for a prime location.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear suggested the County contact some hotel or motel chains to accommodate the Carson resi dents at a lower rate and compile a list for the residents. Director Pestrella responded the County already looked into and secured some rooms at the $182 rate , working with other hotels, and would share with the city.

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Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if hospital fees will be reimbursed. Director Pestrella recommended the residents save all their receipts associated with the incident for possible reimbursement.

Council Member Hicks asked if a resident can be reimbursed for the increase of their electric bill due to use of the HEPA purifier or air conditioner. Director Pestrella responded in the affirmative.

Council Member Hicks asked about the water table and individuals concern about drinking water in their homes. Director Pestrella responded to his question.

Council Member Hicks requested a representative from the Water Department give a report on the water condition. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

Council Member Hilton asked about renting a room on a day -by-day basis because the rates change and will this be looked at on a case -by-case basis. Director Pestrella stated they will work with the hotels they have already discussed stays with to check for a weekly rate.

Council Member Hilton noted there are some residents who are directly at the channel and already vacated. He asked if the County will look into re troactive payment for those residents.

Director Pestrella responded yes. Council Member Hilton referred to the three-tier option and if someone exhausted the options would the County look into as well. Director Pestrella responded yes.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear expressed the need to make sure the residents receive relief immediately.

Chief Deputy City Clerk Carroll, Sr. noted he r eceived four public comments by mail. Written public comments received will not be read aloud and will be circulated to the Mayor and City Council and incorporated into the record.

Miyoshi called in
Asked how seniors can obtain information and who to call to have the County Public Works come to their home

Director Pestrella encouraged anyone who was impacted by the incident to call 211 and mention the Dominguez Channel odor incident which will provide the caller an operator to guide them to the resources available.

Crystal called in
Asked if the reimbursement program applies to non residents of Carson who are affected by the odor in the surrounding area

Director Pestrella responded yes.

Brandi Williams-Murdock called in
Asked the following: 1) E mergency funds budget for the City; 2) Why the City has not offered vouchers; and 3) Why a task force is not in place; concerned of plan of action for the crisis

Mayor Davis-Holmes offered comments regarding the City’s actions regarding the odor.

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City Attorney Soltani stated the City Council has taken expeditious action and offered comments to address the odor issue.

Council Member Hilton offered comments.

City Manager Landers offered comments.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear offered comments.

Council Member Hicks offered comments.

Isa Pulido called in
Reported the protest today was successful; asked why the refineries are emitting high levels of ppm ppb in the early mornings which is at risk ; feels that the city should work with the state for funding of face masks and air purifiers for the residents

Ray called in
Suggested residents call the gas company representative to check the furnace/heater filter which they can replace for you since it is already covered in the service

Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and RATIFY Resolution No. 21 -136 "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE

DUE TO FOUL ODOR FROM DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL AND ITS

NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON RESIDENTS LIVIN G WITHIN ITS
CLOSE PROXIMITY" which was adopted on October 11, 2021.

2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction

ACTION: It was moved to 1) Waive further reading and ratify Resolution No. 21-136, as read by title only, 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21-141 approving a budget allocation of $100,000, and 3) Direct staff to send a letter to the Governor declaring a State of Emergency, on motion of Davis- Holmes, seconded by Dear.

During discussion of the motion, Council Member Hilton stated with the State of Emergency would like to make sure we shine light on the issue where we need a faster reaction when things in crisis happen in the City which Dear and Hicks concurred.

Mayor Davis-Holmes thanked Director Mark Pestrella and his team for coming up with a solution to prevent from happening again the environmental restoration of the channel and their responsiveness.

The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, and Council Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Mayor Davis-Holmes offered the following comments:

• Thanked the residents for being understanding, have the resources and allocated money, and the County has funding that is available. Contact the County at 211 and Carson City Hall at 310-830-7600 who are both available to assist.
• Thanked City Manager Landers, Assistant City Manager David Roberts, and the Emergency Operations Center staff for coming together and moving forward with the nuisance.
• Asked Director Mark Pestrella if he will be there tomorrow who confirmed will be ready to assist the residents with their applications.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________
John W. Carroll, Sr.

Chief Deputy City Clerk

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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2021
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 via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2021-787 PASTOR HECTOR HERNANDEZ, APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE – Absent

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton gave the invocation.

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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 5)

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 INTO CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting was recessed at 5:08 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

The meeting was reconvened at 6:15 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. 2021-810 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 3. 2021-666 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management of City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME Local 809.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 4. 2021-763 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Mike Israelsky of Summit Team, Inc., with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators, Sharon Landers, City Manager and David Roberts, Assistant City 87 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 631 E.

University Drive / APN: 7319005016. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 5. 2021-812 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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 one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 6. 2021-764 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S

STATION

Item No. 6 was heard after Mark Pestrella’s presentation.

Captain Jones reported/announced the following:

• Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
• Evening Virtual with C offee Station Zoom Meeting on October 26, 2021 , at 5:30 P.M.; login information is located on their website and social media platforms or contact the Community Relations Office at (310) 830-1123
• Special Olympics Torch Run/Walk on October 20, 2021, at 8:00 A.M. to raise awareness and money for the Special Olympics of Southern California • Trunk or Treat Event on October 29, 2021 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. ; Contact the Community Relations Office for more information
• Deputies continue to work hard; Special Assignment Team continues to work improving the quality of life, continue to make efforts and progress at problem locations as well as successful street racers suppression operations
• Operations Lieutenant Jabari Williams was promoted to Captain at the Alta Dena Sheriff Station; wished him well and thanked him for his dedication to the Carson Sheriff Station and surrounding communities
• Service Area Lieutenant Drew Strong was requested to go over the Cerritos Station as the Operations Lieutenant
Service Area Lieutenant Strong offered words of gratitude to the City; gave a special shout out to Assistant City Manager David Roberts for his assistance ; the Supervisors and Deputies at the Carson Sheriff Station who truly care about the community they serve to keep everyone safe; he enjoyed his experience at the Carson Sheriff Station

Mayor and City Council congratulated Lieutenant Strong and thanked him for a job well done.

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Captain Jones announced Captain Secretary/Public Information Office/glue of the Carson Station Jennifer Atenza will be leaving the Carson Sheriff Station for another job opportunity outside of the department. He thanked her for her service.

Jennifer Atenza offered words of gratitude and for the opportunity to serve and honor to work with the City.

Mayor and City Council thanked and congratulated Jennifer Atenza for a job well done.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation by Mark Pestrella, Director of the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, was heard after the Closed Session Report.

Mark Pestrella, Director of the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, gave an update regarding the Dominguez Channel odor and mitigation measures. They are working with the City for a joint Press Release with information, incident updates; incident update for the media by the end of this week; inclusive and transparent agency . He t hanked City elected officials and acknowledged Supervisor Holly Mitchell for her leadership and direction as we move through the incident. He reported today at the County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion unanimously to support the City of Carson and surrounding cities with the Reimbursement Program to act as quickly as possible of equity to address the human health issues and to make a commitment to restore the Dominguez Channel to an environmentally pleasing and healthy place for the communities of Carson and su rrounding areas.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced Mark Pestrella will be joining the City Council Meetings to discuss any new information and update on the Dominguez Channel. If necessary, the City Council may call a Special Meeting to keep everyone informed.

She thanked Mark Pestrella for joining the meeting this evening. She stated they meet every day from 4:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. with City staff and all agencies involved to discuss the progress of the Dominguez Channel.

City Manage r Landers noted Keith Lilley from Mark Pestrella’s team is also online for any additional remarks. Mark Pestrella introduced Keith Lilley, Deputy Director Engineer and Department Operations Center Chief.

Keith Lilley stated he is available for any other information.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Mark Pestrella and Keith Lilley and would see them at the next meeting.

Mark Pestrella thanked the citizens of Carson for their patience and the L os Angeles County Flood District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and City leaders who are concerned with their health as a top priority.

Item No. 7. 2021-818 PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE

Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 6.
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Angie Gilbride introduced Kevin McCusker, Manager of Community Affairs, and Ralph Felix, Operations Manager for the Carson Water District.

Kevin McCusker gave a PowerPoint presentation of the California Water Service and the following Key Takeaways:

• Tap water is safe to drink and use
• Conduct frequent water quality tests (includes odor, taste, color) throughout drinking water system – taken as recently as last Friday – all came back normal • Drinking water system is not connected to the Dominguez Channel or the sewer system • Cal Water Customer Service Center: (310) 257 -1400 (24-hour line) for questions or concerns about water quality

Mayor and City Council thanked Kevin McCusker for his presentation.

Council Member/Agen cy Member/Authority Board Member Hilton applauded Ralph Felix for keeping them immediately abreast with information. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes also thanked him for his email to the Mayor and City Council.

City Manager Landers stated the California Water Service team has been exceptional partners.

Item No. 8. 2021-786 PRESENTATION FROM SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

City Manager Landers reminded the Mayor and City Council that an Environmental Commissioner informed them about the Rule 1109.1 which affects mitigation that is required of oil refineries. She asked a representative from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to make a presentation on Rule 1109.1

Assistant to the City Manager Michael George introduced Susan Nakamura, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer, South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Susan Nakamura introduced representatives from SCAQMD Michael Krause, Heather Farr, and Victor Yip who will be joining the meeting. She gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Proposed Rule 1109.1.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton inquired about mitigation measures SCAQMD has made. He asked will some of the test results be released for the Dominguez Channel as far as air quality and are there test results available to be released for the community.

Susan Nakamura stated she would defer to Victor Yip who is trying to join the meeting.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked how residents will be informed regarding the odor issue from SCAQMD and the barometers.

Susan Nakamura responded to his inquiry and would defer to her colleague to address the issue further.
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked if there is an air issue in Carson, how is the city notified to be alerted or anything in the works.

Susan Nakamura stated they send press releases; some facilities have alarm and alert systems and deferred to Victor Yip for more information.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired about the City’s alert system. City Manager Landers responded emergencies in general not specific to air quality.

Item No. 8 was heard again after Item No. 9.

City Manager Landers introduced Victor Yip, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer for Compliance and Enforcement at SCAQMD, who offered comments and update regarding the odor from the Dominguez Channel which started on October 3, 2021.

Susan Nakamura noted a webpage that is dedicated to the Dominguez Channel event on their website.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton thanked her for pointing out their website . He asked for information for those who do not have access to the website regarding H2S.

Victor Yip noted residents can call 800 -288-7664 for results posted on the website . Also, the Department of Public Health has implemented outreach efforts going door to door in the different communities and talking to the residents.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked the presenters.

Item No. 9. 2021-766 PRESENTATION FROM DENA FREEMAN -PATTON,

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF

ATHLETICS AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,

DOMINGUEZ HILLS

City Manager Landers introduced Dena Freeman-Patton, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, and noted Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw and David Gamboa joined the meeting to provide support.

Dena Freeman -Patton introduced herself , offered comments , and gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired if CSUDH can establish an American Football program in the foreseeable future and welcomed Dena Freeman- Patton.

Dena Freeman-Patton responded that it is a lot of work and money . The a dministration is supporting the feasibility studies on expanding on other sports as well; goal is to expand.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton welcomed Dena Freeman - Patton; referred to the Town and Gown agreement; young people need to know the city has a quality university like USC who donates tickets to the parks and community to attend games and would hope to look into partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department for residents, youth and their families access to the games when games are not sold out.

Council Member/Agen cy Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Dena Freeman- Patton for joining CSUDH. He requested tickets to the university sports games for community engagement and inform the city through the Parks and Recreation Department and/or the Public Information Office of the game times to disseminate information to the residents. He thanked Dr.

Parham for the selection process, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, and David Gamboa for being a part of the team.

Dena Freeman-Patton inquired what is the best way to get information to the community.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks responded to contact the City Manager who will convey to the Director of Community Services.

David Gamboa suggested to provide the game schedule in the next issue of the Carson magazine. He announced that Dena Freeman-Patton is the first female Athletics Director in the history of CSUDH and excited for joining the team.

Mayor Davis-Holmes thanked Dena Freeman-Patton and David Gamboa.

Item No. 10. 2021-542 PRESENTATION FROM SHERITA COFFELT, SENIOR

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FROM THE CLEAN

POWER ALLIANCE

City Manager Landers introduced Sherita Coffelt , Senior Director of External Affairs from the Clean Power Alliance (CPA). She gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Clean Power Alliance Quarterly Update.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked about an instruction sheet to take advantage of or number to call for the various programs.

Sherita Coffelt responded to communicate for information; trying blanket approach to communicate in very clear terms; yes there will be tips for how to use electricity outside 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in several different languages , ability to go to a website or call Southern California Edison’s customer service and call CPA customer service which will all be available on all customer communications, social media and will work with the member agency in the cities such as Carson to provide the tool kit.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired about the electric billing breakdown. Sherita Coffelt responded to his inquiry.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the community benefits that should have come back to the City which was part of the original contract.

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Sherita Coffelt stated she would take back to Ted. The Power Ready Program is one of the community benefit programs which will launch early next year and will provide backup power to essential facilities at no additional cost within all member agency cities. She stated would check with Ted if there are other programs that were discussed three years ago.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested Sherita Coffelt to bring back other programs to the city.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated CPA needs to show residents some tangible benefits and why they are paying more. Sherita Coffelt stated she would come back to report the programs.

Mayor/Agency Chair man/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated residents can opt out any time. Sherita Coffelt responded in the affirmative.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear understands to even out the power demand; income category who may not qualify; needs to be a balance; public perception of programs offered.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes and Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear thanked Sherita for her presentation and thanked the board members.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

William Koons called in – Item No. 8
Spoke about the following:
• Importance of Rule 1109.1
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Town Hall Meeting hosted by SCAQMD on October 26, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. via Z oom; meeting flyer was provided to the City Council and Assistant to the City Manager Michael George to disseminate the information
• Community monitors

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 11. 2021-809 APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 2, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

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Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM

City Manager Landers requested the City Council to add a subsequent need item to the agenda related to the Dominguez Channel odor to make adjustments to the resolution which came to the attention of staff after the posting of the agenda.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated the City Council needs to vote to add a subsequent need item and once the City Council agrees that they would like to add the item to the agenda then can discuss the item.

It was moved to add the subsequent need item regarding the Dominguez Channel as described by the City Manager and City Attorney as Item No. 36 on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Cha irman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 12 to 29)

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to remove Item No. 22 for discussion.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested to remove Item No. 26 for discussion.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 25 for discussion.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 1 2-29, except Items N o. 2 2, 25 and 2 6, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None
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Absent: None

Item No. 12. 2021-776 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT

FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING

AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 13. 2021-797 Resolution No. 21 -137, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,986,176.07,
DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 159811 THROUGH 159978

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 14. 2021-798 Resolution No. 21 -09-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,057.50, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS HA-001868 through HA-001871

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 15. 2021-799 Resolution No. 21 -09-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,603.17, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS SA-001836 THROUGH SA-001839

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 16. 2021-778 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JA URBAN, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1656 COMMUN ITY

CENTER UPGRADE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a Construction Contract to JA Urban, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Project No. 1656:

Community Center Upgrade, in the amount of $1,561,857.00.

2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $234,278.55 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with JA Urban, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 17. 2021-779 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1625:

WILMINGTON AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM

CARSON STREET TO DEL AMO BOULEVARD (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1625: Wilmington Avenue Street Improvement for FY 2021/22.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1625: Wilmington Avenue Street
Improvement.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 18. 2021-780 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS PROJECT NO. 1669: GLENN

CURTISS STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM CENTRAL

AVENUE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the pl ans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1669: Glenn Curtiss Street Improvement for FY 2021/22.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1669: Glenn Curtiss Street Improvement.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 19. 2021-781 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1670: CHARLES

WILLARD STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM CENTRAL

AVENUE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1670, Charles Willard Street Improvement for FY 2021/22.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1670, Charles Willard Street Improvement.

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 20. 2021-782 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT

AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY

INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS FUNDS BETWEEN THE

CITY OF CARSON AND THE LOS ANGELES COUN TY

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(LACMTA) FOR PROJECT NO. 1612: TRAFFIC SIGNAL

INSTALLATION AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CORPORATE
YARD

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Exchange Agreement with the Los Angeles
County Me tropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO)
exchanging the total allocation of $435,283 of City's HIP Funds that METRO approved on April 22, 2021 for a like total amount of $435,283 of Metro Local Transportation Funds.

2. Authorize the City Mayor to sign the Agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2021-783 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1413 -4:

CITYWIDE ANNUAL RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL, AND

CRACK SEAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1413 -4: Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal, and Crack Seal Program for FY 2021/22.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for
construction bids for Project No. 1413 -4: Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal, and Crack Seal Program for FY
2021/22.

3. MAKE the finding that the proposed Citywide Annual
Rubberized Slurry Seal Program is categorically exempt
pursuant to Section 15301, 15301(c), and 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.

4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for the Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal Program.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 22. 2021-701 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-129, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY

ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE PLANNER (CITY

COUNCIL)
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Item No. 22 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hi lton requested to bring back this item at the next City Council meeting to allow time to meet with the City Manager with no objection heard.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -129, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE
PLANNER."

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

Item No. 23. 2021-804 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF: (1) AMENDED AND RESTATED

CITY OF CARSON PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PARS-ARS) AMENDED
AND RESTATED PLAN DOCUMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
2021; AND (2) AMENDMENT TO THE PARS ALTERNATE

RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN, IN RESPONSE TO THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CARES ACT AND SECURE ACT
(CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:

1. APPROVE the "CITY OF CARSON PUBLIC AGENCY

RETIREMENT SYSTEM ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAN DOCUMENT EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2021" (Exhibit No. 1; the "Plan Document"). Upon approval, the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, as Plan Administrator, would execute the Plan Document pursuant to the Plan Administrator's authority set forth in Resolution No. 00-058.

2. APPROVE the "AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CARSON
PARS ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM" (Exhibit No. 3; the
"Plan Amendment"). Upon approval, the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, as Plan Administrator, would execute the Plan Amendment pursuant to the Plan Administrator's authority set forth in Resolution No. 00-058.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 24. 2021-790 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-138, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECREATION PERMITS

COORDINATOR JOB SERIES AND A TITL E CHANGE TO
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RECREATION RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -138, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CIITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING REVISED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECREATION

PERMITS COORDINATOR JOB SERIES AND A TITLE CHANGE
TO RECREATION RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR."

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 25. 2021-692 CONSIDER THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THE CARSON

CIRCUIT FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICE (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 25 was heard after Item No. 22.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks noted the circuit buses do not show the City logo.

City Manager Landers stated she would follow up with staff on the City logo.

Recommendation: APPROVE staff recommendation to reestablish the Carson Circuit fixed-route bus service.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Absent: None

Item No. 26. 2021-725 CONSIDER APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH TEAM LEGAL, INC. TO PROVIDE PROCESS SERVER

SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked the rationale for process server services. City Manager Landers explained the rationale and stated it is related to illegal fireworks violations and business license violations.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a three -year service contract, plus two one -year extensions to Team Legal, Inc. not to exceed contract total of $96,300 for the first three years.
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2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 27. 2021-749 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 21 -126

AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTINUE DATA SHARING OF

TAX REVENUE WITH THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: APPROVE the resolution 21-126 with the Franchise Tax Board for the continued data sharing agreement

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 28. 2021-762 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SOFTWARE

LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ZOHO CORPORATION FOR

CITY'S HELPDESK SOFTWARE LICENSE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report for emergency purchases.

2. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Zoho Corporation contract increasing the contract sum to a total amount of $37,159.

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Zoho Corporation contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 29. 2021-788 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 21 -135, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO ADD FUNDING

FOR THE SERVICES OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER AND THE BOYS & GIRLS

CLUBS OF CARSON

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -135, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO ADD FUNDING FOR THE

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER AN D
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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CARSON".

ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 30)

Item No. 30. 2021-646 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-2120, AMENDING

THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING

PERMITTED USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONES FOR

REGULATED AND NONREGULATED SUBSTANCES AND

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND REGARDING

NONCONFORMITIES FOR USE OF REGULATED

SUBSTANCES (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 26.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago gave the Public Hearing report.

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing.

Recommendation: 1. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only and with full reading waived, "ORDINANCE NO. 21 -2120, AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9141.1 (USES PERMITTED) OF
DIVISION 1 (USES PERMITTED) OF PART 4 (INDUSTRIAL
ZONES) OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX
(PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL

CODE REGARDING PERMITTED USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
(MANUFACTURING-HEAVY AND MANUFACTURING -LIGHT)

ZONES FOR REGULATED AND NONREGULATED

SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND ADDING
SECTION 9182.46 (NONCONFORMITY FOR USE OR

STORAGE OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS) TO DIVISION 2 (NONCO NFORMITIES) OF PART
8 (IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONING)

OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) REGARDING

NONCONFORMITIES FOR USE OF REGULATED
SUBSTANCES." (Exhibit No. 1).

ACTION: It was moved to continue the item to November 16, 2021 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Me mber Hilton, and Council 101
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Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

DISCUSSION: (Items 31 to 35)

Item No. 31. 2021-720 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AD HOC

COMMITTEE REGARDING CITY OF CARSON ADVOCACY
EFFORTS DURING THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (CITY

COUNCIL)

Assistant to the City Manager Michael George gave a report.

Jason Gonsalves, with lobbying firm Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, gave an update.

Mayor and City Council thanked Jason Gonsalves for his report.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear spoke about the $3 million funding allocation from Assemblymember Mike Gipson ; Senator Steve Bradford obtained zero dollars for Carson.

Jason Gonsalves stated he sent letters of communication support to both the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees depending on the house lead; work with both members of legislature.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated the Mayor and City Council follows what staff tells them and to make sure Jason Gonsalves’ report is in sync with staff.

City Manager Landers confirmed the allocation is $6 million.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear noted at the time during the ribbon cutting at Carriage Crest Park the allocation was $3 million and asked why the City Council was not informed.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated the City Council was informed and Assemblymember Gipson was going to do a presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear informed now $3 million more and glad it is $6 million.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes also noted the City Council was informed by Assembly member Gipson’s representative Jun Aglipay who announced the additional $3 million at a past meeting.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated the S tate Senator allocated $60 million for the CSUDH campus for new construction on the buildings . He would like to include the new infrastructure to be part of Carson and make the community better. 102
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Jason Gonsalves stated he had no intention of contradicting; trying to make clear the legislative process of member requests.

Recommendation: CONSIDER the information presented and PROVIDE direction if desired.

ACTION: The Mayor and City Council considered the information presented.

Item No. 32. 2021-800 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PR OJECTS (CITY

COUNCIL)

City Manager Landers gave a report.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked how often staff will provide an update on city projects.

City Manager Landers responded staff will provide an update at the first meeting of each month.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested staff to highlight streets going to slurry seal and street repairs.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested highlight of tree trimming.

City Manager Landers noted Item No. 33 will address slurry seal, street repairs, and tree trimming.

Recommendation: CONSIDER this update and PROVIDE input or direction as desired.

ACTION: It was moved to direct staff to provide an update on city projects at the first meeting of each month and to bring back item at the next meeting on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 33. 2021-767 UPDATE ON PUBLIC WORKS' MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES:

CONCRETE, ASPHALT, CRACK AND SLURRY SEAL, GRIND

AND OVERLAY, AND TREE MAINTENANCE (CITY COUNCIL)

Director Whitman gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Public Works Maintenance Activities.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Director Whitman and staff. He asked which type of trees are being trimmed first and if all trees can be trimmed immediately.

Director Whitman responded she would come back with an analysis to get all trees trimmed.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear commented on concrete and asphalt on streets causing bumps when driven over. He stated he would provide a list of constituent service requests to Director Whitman.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred to Wilmington Avenue which is great and now working on C entral Avenue. She thanked Director Whitman and staff and would like to see the streets like Disneyland. She inquired about other areas for traffic lights.

Director Whitman stated there are planned location of traffic lights this year and going out to request for proposals (RFP).

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton suggested staff to make sure to include Planning with new/improvement projects; removing old trees and placing new ones.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated that there are trees that come up missing instead of fixing concrete and to save a tree.

Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.

Item No. 34. 2021-801 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

City Manager Landers presented the item.

Assistant City Manager Roberts gave a PowerPoint presentation on Trends of COVID -19; requiring employees of the mandated COVID-19 testing every other Wednesday; secured Pfizer Vaccine and Booster available every other Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

He gave a PowerPoint presentation on potential opening in hybrid options possibly in November.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he supports the hybrid approach.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton noted Governor’s order and to rotate people.

Assistant City Manager Roberts noted option to speak from the Carson Community Center and can rotate speakers.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated he would come back to the Council Chambers.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated his concern to show vaccination card or tested to enter the Council Chambers and at the Carson Community Center.

Assistant City Manager Roberts stated staff is prepared to handl e for the public/residents to show vaccination status card showing proof of vaccination or show proof of negative test result within 72 hours of the meeting. Also, secured opportunity to provide a rapid test and obtain results within 10 -15 minutes after taking the r apid test before allowed entry if the other two options are not available.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked if the Mayor and City Council are willing to enter the Council Chambers and to allow 18 people to enter and asked where staff will be located.

Assistant City Manager Roberts responded staff will be in their City Hall office s and will be notified when their item is presented.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he can call in and come to the Council Chambers.

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Disaster Council recommendation to resume In-Person City Council Meetings in November subject to the monitoring of COVID-19 numbers for safety.

2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation and resume City Council meetings starting November 16, 2021 on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 35. 2021-805 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
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2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or

3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations 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:

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Marco Aguilera as Alternate 3 to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.

Human Relations Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes removed Teresita Junio from the Relocation Appeals Board , thereby created a vacancy and subsequently appointed her as Alternate 3 to the Human Relations Commission.

Public Safety Commission

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear appointed Dobard as his uncontested appointment to the Public Safety Commission.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton inquired about his appointee Frankie Stewart on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission if a conflict of interest since she is an employee.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the City Manager to investigate if a conflict of interest or not.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired if the Youth Commission is meeting.

Mayor/Agency Chairman /Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the commissions are not meeting until January 2022.

City Manager Landers confirmed commissions are not meeting until January 2022 except for those already approved to meet.

Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Nora Momoli as Alternate 1 to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.

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ACTION: It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM

Item No. 36. UPDATE ON LOCAL RESPONSE TO DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR ISSUE AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21 -145
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $200,000 FOR THE LOCAL

CARSON RESPONSE TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR
CRISIS

City Manager Landers gave a report.

Assistant City Manager Raymond elaborated on the report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani asked the City Council to also authorize the City Manager to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the County that pays for all of the hard costs of the City as described by Assistant City Manager Raymond which is consistent with the County program and all City staff time in implementing the program to help the County. She has a draft Reimbursement Agreement and circulated to the Los Angeles County and emailed to the C ity Council as part of the record. The County has sent back comments deleting provisions that dealt with costs associated with staff time and the cost that the City's incurring in connection with implementing the program. Staff's recommendation is that the City Council puts it back in and forward to the County because staff is working over the weekends and holiday s and if staff is not there helping the County, the county would presumably have to staff with their own people and would cost them.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked City/Agency/Authority Soltani to clarify the recommendation.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated staff’s recommendation is for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into the R eimbursement Agreement which covers the program the City is currently implementing that is open to all residents.

City Manager Landers stated the Mayor is referring to the resolution that was brought in last Thursday does not allow staff to work with all the residents and would like to make it clear that we are broadening that authority in addition to the Reimbursement Program.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton mentioned to Mark Pestrella that the Hyperion Spill was $600 and that Mark Pestrella would look into.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks encouraged staff with $600 for the air purifiers per 1,000 square foot up to $1,200; they capped the city at $800 and willing to push equity across the board; appreciate the County and also think that this is extra that the City can do; need to call for an independent investigation what the smell really is; concern about the lingering and long-term effects of the smell.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated the Los Angeles County is providing the City 500 portable air filters and will purchase the rest which the City is not absorbing costs which will be delivered tomorrow and another 500 in their warehouse and will be ordering more which will cut the City costs. She c ommended staff for making the decision for the L os Angeles County to absorb all the costs to cut down on City reimbursement.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he appreciates the report on all activities and intervention and to see what happens the next couple of days. The County is expecting three to five days treatment be effective by Sunday.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks concurred with his colleagues and is skeptical what is actually in the channel causing smell; cleanup started Friday , today is Tuesday and smell is still there.

City Manager Landers stated they had very limited supply of the epoleon today and would get adequate supply.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated it is unacceptable; take responsibility; how run out of supply; and working on for 15 days later.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated today is Tuesday and tired of misinformation, innuendos of being said one thing then turns out to be a lie.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER the amendments made to the City’s assistance program in the area of resident qualifications due to changed circumstances since the adoption of Resolution No. 21 -136; and

2. APPROVE Resolution No. 21 -145 Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget to Appropriate an Additional $200,000 for the Local Carson Response to the Dominguez Channel Odor Crisis

ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

It was moved to 1) Enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Los Angeles County making sure they incur the City’s hard costs, soft costs, all costs ; 2) A uthorize the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement and the program be expanded to all residents ; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 21-145 on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried 108
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by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Bo ard Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she, C ity Manager Landers and Assistant City Manager Raymond will discuss tomorrow regarding the independent investigator; have experts in mind can retain immediately and look into issue independently; can enter into a contract under the City Manager's signing authority to get them sta rted and develop the scope and bring back at the next City Council meeting if necessary if it is beyond the $25,000 and will start tomorrow.

It was moved for the City Attorney to start the process for an independent investigator on October 20, 2021 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton commended the Emergency Operations Center team who worked this week and response of A ssistant City Manager David Roberts doing great work as Assistant City Manager John Raymond in dicated. He appreciates all staff who worked hard.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman commended Assistant City Manager Raymond who stepped to the plate and did a good job in the absence of the City Manager. Keep moving forward and plan for the Los Angeles C ounty to start pay ing the costs to free up resource and reimbursement.

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

This item was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago noted there were no names submitted for the Memorial Adjournment Requests. She asked the Mayor and City Council if they had any names to add to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to add Prophet Roger G. DeCuir to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Collin Powell to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated she will adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of the names mentioned.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the C ity Manager to have the United States flag flown at half-staff.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF

THE PUBLIC)

This item was heard after Item No. 36.

Robert Lesley called in
Offered comments in support of meeting coming back live; stated concern to address the City Clerk candidate issue with Ms. DeWitt and Ana Meni who each filed a lawsuit; referred to a document of sworn affidavit or testimony from an individual with serious implication regarding Mayor Pro Tem Dear and candidate Ms. Gavino of an immigration matter which needs to be investigated; Carson needs someone to be honest with integrity

Isa Pulido called in
Expressed concern for children and senior citizens in Carson; stop all mobilehome park closures; need to have masks ; environmental emergency resources donated to Carson residents; need to act in the interest of the public always; need to build an environmental 24 -hour resource center; need leaders and not followers; do not need developer advocates; do not need liars in office; do not need convicted criminals in office; it is time to clean up City Hall and clean up the City; I am the change that Carson needs; working for all residents and asked to vote for him

Malanie McIntosh called in
Offered comments regarding the Dominguez Channel; Council Member Hicks mentioned at the previous City Council meeting smelling the odor prior to it was o fficially recognized; asked the AQMD how many individuals need to make complaints regarding air quality or smell for them to investigate; what is the threshold ; inquired if only test during regular business hours; supports the third party investigation and would be good to find out the factors that contributed to the odor; and how about individuals who work in the City but do not live in Carson ; will they be compensated; recommended adding the AQMD contact number to the Carson quarterly report newsletter and on the City website for visibility

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated others may have the same questions . He requested the C ity Manager to contact Malanie McIntosh, address concerns, and provide information to the general public.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes advised the speaker to contact the City Manager at 310-952-1728.

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City Manager Landers stated she would prepare a question and answer for the general public.

Rick Pulido called in
Announced Modesta Pulido received the Mexican-American Leadership A ward on October 5, 2021 for co-founding the Social Justice Committee, Mariachi Academy, Tribute to Cesar Chavez, and Quilt Unity Day at Diana's Restaurant; Happy Hispanic Heritage month; there are still cracks in the Gulf area track; shame on Director Eliza Jane Whitman for doing an unprofessional job of not responding to his calls and emails; commended Congresswoman Nanette Barragan for declaring a state of emergency through the Governor’s Office ; upset with the City Manager for not being available; reported on the eye sores on G ulf Avenue of the street cracks for seven months; requested to start slurry in the south area of the City and not just the north area; asked why the delay to activate the Environmental Commission

Jesse Marquez called in, Founder and Executive Director of a Coalition for a Safe Environment servicing the Harbor Area
Spoke about the hydrogen sulfide issue misrepresenting information; no truth told of the source of odor; need to ask AQMD refineries emissions of the truths and facts; his organization prepared a six-page detailed fact sheet on hydrogen sulfide; asked who he can deliver the document to in the City

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes advised Jesse Marquez to deliver the document to the City Manager.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton shared that large businesses would like to assist city residents how they can help; reached out to the city and city has its own foundation and write to the 501c3 but was told the city does not have a foundation. He asked for confirmation.

City Manager Landers stated the City had a foundation and no longer part of the city and when used in the past for donations it took up to a year to have the money transferred to the city.

Assistant City Manager Raymond referred to IRS Code Section 170c1 which allows for the deductibility of a donation of government for public purpose.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear recalled years a go that corporations would donate to the city on a regular basis and receive a tax write off and five years later to be told the city is no longer a 501c3 so could not receive a tax write off any longer. He asked confirmation under 170c1 of the IRS Code.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani referred to the Carson Community Foundation and there was an issue with the city providing tax write off letters to the donors. She stated she would look into the matter, verify, and get back to the City Council.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated anyone who would like to make a donation to contact the City Manager.
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City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified that the Carson Community Foundation is an independent foundation that had two Council Members who were members . The Mayor is currently a member and business stakeholder members who are on it as well. Watson Land Company and Marathon each have a representative on it. It is an independent body formed to assist the city in raising funds for charitable events.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated she resigned from the Carson Community Foundation.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Ch airman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the following items to add to a future agenda:

• Zoning Ordinance to create an amendment to the Zoning Code to have mobilehome park zone in existence
• Recission of the Council agenda ordinance that requires 2/3 v ote of Council Members; would like to bring amendment back to be removed

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked what the plan of action is dealing with PSA (public service announcement s) when there is an event, disaster or emergency for disseminating information to the residents.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a report back regarding Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks’ request. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member H ilton stated we are all in this struggle together; for assistance call city staff working Monday through Sunday from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear echoed the C ouncil colleague’s comments about working together as a team ; make sure with other agencies in association with are relevant to solving the problem and the idea of a plan of action that could be laid out with transparency that needs to publicly brought forward to show them the plan; referred to caller with the questi ons and would like answers disseminated as well . God bless and work together in unity.

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.

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

______________________________________
Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/
Deputy Authority Secretary
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2021
10:00 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The mee ting was called to order a t 10:03 A.M. by Mayor Lula Davis -Holmes via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Council Member Jawane Hilton, and Council Member Cedric Hicks

Council Members Absent:

Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear (Joined during discussion of Item No. 1)

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Monica Cooper, City Treasurer; Sharon Landers, City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City Attorney; David Roberts, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Tarik Rahmani, Director of F inance; Robert Lennox, Director of Community Services; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Council Member Hilton gave the invocation.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

The following individual called in for comments:

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Elliott Lewis – Item No. 2
Stated the catastrophe in the Dominguez Channel has been going on for four weeks and do es not understand why the City has not taken any action and should take action now ; his crew is having headaches when in the area; recommend an independent investigation by a third party and what is causing the odor; residents are in need of help and offered assistance; recommend providing information to the residents

CONSENT: (Item 1)

Item No. 1. 2021-841 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION 21-146 DESIGNATING

ELECTIONS OFFICIAL (CITY COUNCIL)

Council Member Hilton requested to remove this item from Consent for discussion.

City Manager Landers gave a report.

Council Member Hilton asked when staff was made aware that the Chief Deputy City Clerk resigned and why not brought up as a subsequent ne ed item at the October 19, 2021 City Council meeting.

City Manager Landers responded to his questions.

Council Member Hilton expressed concern of the City Manager's recommendation of Assistant to the City Manager Michael George and if he is qualified to serve as the Elections Official. He noted that former Chief Deputy City Clerk left Thursday prior to the last City Councill Meeting.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if the County is running the upcoming election. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if had someone to act when there was no one in place in the past.

City Attorney Soltani stated that the Assistant to the City Manager was designated as the Elections Official in the past in the absence of the City Clerk. She cited the Elections Code that an Elections Official means a clerk or any person who is charged with the duty of conducting an election.

Council Member Hicks inquired if it has been done historically in the past wherein the Assistant to the City Manager can officiate the election.

City Attorney Soltani responded in the affirmative and that the County is running the election and at this juncture her understanding from the Cit y Manager based on conversations with the County, the City has been informed that there is little to none left to do for the City.

City Manager Landers confirmed that staff has been in touch with the County Clerk and also the special election consultant that we have retained and identified that there are minimal activities required by the city at this time.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 21 -146 "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING A N ELECTIONS

OFFICIAL FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE
HELD IN THE CITY OF CARSON ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,
2021 FOR ELECTIONS OF A COUNCIL MEMBER AND CITY

CLERK AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA"

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation and appoint Michael George as the Elections Official on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear.

During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dear offered comments in support of the item.

The motion was carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, and Council Member Hicks Noes: Council Member Hilton
Abstain: None

Absent: None

DISCUSSION: (Item 2)

Item No. 2. 2021-840 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL

FOUL ODOR AND CONSIDER RATIFYING A

PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A

LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF CARSON AND

REQUESTING A COUNTY AND GOVERNOR'S

PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY AND PRESIDENTI AL

DECLARATION OF DISASTER (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 2 was heard after vote of adding Subsequent Need Item No. 3.

City Manager Landers stated Assistant City Manager John Raymond will give a report. She noted three representatives from the Los Angeles County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella, joined by Dr. Muntu Davis, Director of Public Health, and Terrence Mann, representing the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a report.

City Manager Landers introduced Mark Pestrella , Director of Public Works for Los Angeles County, who gave an additional update on the Doming uez Channel. He announced joined by partner agencies County Public Health, County Health Hazmat, and members of the SCAQMD who will provide a response to the incident. He stated he is also the Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. He thanked the Los Angeles County and City officials for working collaboratively to investigate and address the incident including the City of Carson, Los Angeles County Public Health, Los Angeles County Fire Hazmat, South Coast Air Quality Management District, the State Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Federal Government Army Core of Engineers, Federal Government Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) along with other public and private industry partners including County Sanitation District.

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City Manager Landers introduced Dr. Muntu Davis, Director of Department of Public Health, who recommended Terrence Mann provide comments first.

City Manager Landers introduced Terrence Mann, Chief of Enforcement for the South Coast Air Quality Management District, who gave a report.

Dr. Muntu Davis, Health Officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, gave an update ; shared health recommendations which are available online at lacounty.gov/emergency; and answering questions, providing technical assistance on how to reduce odors indoors . He spoke about hydrogen sulfide, its effects, and health concerns and gave specific recommendations for residents. Call 211 for relocation assistance if needed; for more information on protective measures, contact the Public Health Community Line at 626 - 430-9821.

Council Member Hilton asked if outline anything for children; his two daughters have ear infection; how can assure residents that there would be no long-term health issues in regard to their health.

Dr. Davis responded that children are expected to have similar symptoms as adults; individual experience within the same household; levels seen are not expected to cause long term or permanent effects.

Council Member Hilton asked if there is an end date when the community will come back to normal.

Director Pestrella responded that Dr. Davis advised him that the sensitivity of residents varies from one person to the next. The objective is to reduce the hydrogen sulfide emanated to the level that people in the community are not having a nuisance and ultimately abated. He spoke about the unusual condition of the levels of the hydrogen sulfide and steps taken to no longer be a nuisance.

Council Member Hilton asked if can assure that it is not a gas leak.

Director Pestrella responded looked at the air, water and detected no suspicious hydrocarbon in the water.

Council Member Hilton asked what refineries will cause sour water.

(Mayor Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 10:56 A.M.)

Terrence Mann responded have found no evidence of gas or oil leak through the course of their monitoring or taking of samples that would suggest that it would have to do with some type of refinery release. He noted the interagency team has put great emphasis on the schools with the understanding that the children are the most vulnerable among us and are regularly surveilling the schools using technology keeping track of the numbers around local schools in close proximity to the channel. Also, they are in contact with principals and school staff.

Council Member Hicks inquired about the effects of individuals with underlying health issues.

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(Mayor Davis-Holmes rejoined the meeting.)

Dr. Davis responded hydrogen sulfide has not shown to cause cancer in humans; individuals with asthma and heart condition they may be more sensitive to things in the air that may trigger inflammation inside of their air ways. Short term based on levels seen; can smell H2S at very low levels.

Council Member Hicks stated odor ongoing for years and concerned . He asked through the AQMD and Health Department are there ways we can put some type or air monitoring system along the fence line of the channel to let us know it has reached a certain level that is not conducive for people to be near at some point and time.

Director Pestrella responded it is an excellent suggestion and it should be part of the recovery.

Council Member Hicks noted AQMD mentioned they received 3,000 complaints during this cycle and inquired if they received calls prior to the incident.

Terrence Mann stated there are many potential sources in the City of Carson – refineries, tank farms and has not seen anything of this magnitude and working with the interagency team to support the effort.

Council Member Hicks stated the odor permeated throughout the entire city. Earlier Director Pestrella stated the odor was concentrated near the 405 freeway and the channel. In his statement earlier, he stated the highest level of concentration was by 213 th and the channel so giving two different locations. It is actually the length of the channel within the main part of the city from Wilmington and 223 rd to 190th or Victoria Street. The areas along the channel had a high concentration of smell and concerned people were not being responsive and not coming to their rescue and hope to put something in place to correct it and not be down this road again.

Also, for the businesses who lost revenue. He reported he could not enter the Walmart Store during the evening because the odor was so poignant people were choking and running to their cars. Anticipating this will dissipate soon. Causing more headaches in the community between 9:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. is the strongest. He wakes up every morning with a headache. Ther e needs to be something done to address the issues the residents and businesses are experiencing.

City Manager Landers advised the Mayor and City Council everyone that the guests need to leave by 11:15 A.M.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated the local emergency will address Council Member Hicks’ concerns because we are urging the Governor and the County on this local emergency that we are proclaiming. She asked could this problem have been prevented and how often was the channel maintained.

Director Pestrella responded they maintain the channel 24/7, 365 days a year. The last planned functional maintenance regime were met. What people can do to help prevent is not put anything other than water in the channel which includes businesses and private residents. The c ity can help by enforcing their MS4 Permit and making sure that people do not make discharges to the channel. They believe there was an activator of this that created a much larger non-natural event (a natural event being accelerated by an anthropogenic so urce meaning created by human 118
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beings). He noted Council Member Hicks gave a wonderful idea of an early warning system such as a fixed monitoring system could be put in place. He asked the city to communicate in their Press Conference that everyone should b e containing their trash pollutant is a concern. It is illegal to allow anything other than water entering the channel.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated if the County is monitoring every day would that have been noticed that something illegal was going on in the channel.

Director Pestrella stated he could not comment on it but they were aware that something entered in the channel and their processes caught it.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked if there is any connection between the oil refineries and multiple chemical plants in and around Carson as far as do they produce hydrogen sulfide and do they emit hydrogen sulfide into the air or the flood control channel.

Terrence Mann responded yes the refineries have fence line monitoring systems to keep track of hydrogen sulfide emissions. Those monitoring systems loop the whole perimeter and the County receive notifications once thresholds are met.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked what other government agencies as far as water quality control state or local regional agencies are involved with solving this problem.

Director Pestrella responded the State Water Regional Water Quality Control Board in our own Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board have regulatory authority over the waters in the area and they enforce specific separate N ational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits on all the refineries and the private properties They also enforce that through the city on resid ential properties and construction sites. They are currently active ly looking at and the referrals have been made to them regarding potential listed discharges.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated residents are asking if activator/catalyst and if any connection between the pellet fire and the huge amounts of water that the Fire Department had to utilize to put the fire out and that water goes into t he storm drain. Any connection between that and the production of hydrogen sulfide gas at this level and this duration.

Director Pestrella stated the level of dissolved oxygen in the water is an indicator that something ate up the oxygen at a rate faster than what we would see normally and there is a pen ding investigation to possible lucid substances in the channel but cannot get into detail since it is an ongoing investigation.

Mayor Davis-Holmes requested everyone to come back at the next City Council meeting to allow residents to ask questions directly.

Recommendation: 1. RATIFY the Proclamation Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Carson and Requesting a County and Governor's Proclamation of Emergency and Presidential
Declaration of Disaster Proclamation and Presidential Declaration of Disaster Proclamation Proclaiming the Existence of Local Emergency in the City of Carson and Requesting a County and Governor's Proclamation of Emergency and Presidential
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Declaration of Disaster; and

2. ORDER that a copy of this Proclamat ion be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors with the request that they proclaim the County of Los Angeles to be in a state of emergency; and that a copy to be forwarded to the Governor of California with the request that the Governor proclaim the City of Carson and the County of Los Angeles to be in a state of emergency or a concurrence from the Director of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and further that the Governor requests a presidential declaration of disaster; and

3. REQUEST that all relevant county, state, and federal regulatory agencies with oversight in, near, or over the Dominguez Channel are requested to expedite any and all permitting processes involving the immediate cleanup and restoration of the channe l waters, bottoms, and banks under a state of emergency.

ACTION: It was moved to approve Resolution No. 21 -147 and staff recommendations on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton.

During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked the City Attorney how is this item different than the declaration that was made previously by the City Council.

City Attorney Soltani stated the first one was a declaration of public nuisance. This item is one step above a public nuisance which is a proclamation proclaiming the existence of a local emergency in the City and requesting the County and the Governor’s proclamation of an emergency.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated residents are asking them the questions and like to ask the questions that the residents of Carson are asking them at a public forum so that they can be addressed publicly. Many people have the same questions which is a good way to disseminate the accurate information.

City Attorney Soltani stated the City already sent a letter to the Governor to ask him to declare State of an Emergency which we have not received a response from him. This is now going to the County and asking the County and the Governor again for the same.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated a call came from the Governor that this is the next step the City needed to implement before he could do anything and once it passes it allows the City to cut through some of the red tape to get this problem solved because there are a lot of agencies that are involved. This was a comment she received from the Governor’s Office that this is the next step the City should take than he can get involved and they would move forward.

City Attorney Soltani noted as a housekeeping for the subsequent need item it did not pass since Mayor Pro Tem Dear voted No on the item and you need four affirmative votes under Government Code Section 54954.2(b) to add a subsequent need item.

Mayor Davis-Holmes noted staff will bring back Item No. 3 at a regular City Council meeting with no objection heard.

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The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, and Council Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Mayor Pro Tem Dear requested the Press Conference be held outside in front of City Hall or in the entrance of City Hall for the public to view the Press Conference.

RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 11:22 A.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes to the Press Conference.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 11:58 A.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

Mayor Davis-Holmes entertained more speakers at this time.

City Attorney Soltani stated members of the public emailed earlier today and tried to unmute themselves but cannot and want to make sure there is no first amendment issue that people are trying to talk and they cannot unmute themselves. She asked Information Technology (IT) Manager Kevin Kennedy to make sure he is allowing people to unmute themselves.

IT Manager Kennedy asked callers to unmute themselves and noted callers are allowed to unmute themselves.

City Attorney Soltani stated she would like to make sure there is record that there is no technical difficulty and that they have the ability to unmute themselves.

Josephine, Carson resident, called in
Asked what is the contingency plan after three weeks of the incident; does the city have an emergency plan for the residents to evacuate the area longer than October 28 th; can the city allocate more money for the matter; why is the City asking the Governor to allocate more funds and d oes it cover evacuation of the affected residents; does it cover rehabilitation of the Dominguez Channel which involves cleaning up since remediation is the only plan; since the city has a long history of contaminations of soil due to illegal dumping of chemicals from surrounding industries - some examples are the Carousel cleanup and the recent outlet mall built halted due to contaminated soil, will the State of Emergency address the existence of the contaminants in the Dominguez Channel due to the long history of dumping in the channel leading back to 1970 dumping of chemicals; how much more time for the people of Carson has to hav e suffered smelling this toxic odor for the city officials to act decisively?

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked the City Manager to make note of speaker Josephine’s questions and to contact her for answers.

City Manager Landers asked IT Manager Kennedy to provide her contact number. He responded in the affirmative.
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Mayor Davis-Holmes requested the City Manager to provide a copy of the responses. She responded in the affirmative.

Council Member Hilton stated he received emails from employees to make sure they are able to telecommute during this tough time because some of them are exposed to headaches especially those with underlying health conditions.

Mayor Davis-Holmes referred the employee telecommu te request to the Human Resources Director and City Manager to come up with a recommendation/process for employees. Also, the City needs to have a Town Hall meeting because the incident has been going on for 21 days .

She asked the City Manager to schedule a Town Hall meeting similar to the Los Angeles County Supervisor with all the key players with a question and answer session for the residents.

Council Member Hicks stated he was not notified of a Press Conference, therefore, was unable to attend.

Item No. 3. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZING

ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL CITY CREDIT CARDS AND
INCREASING THE CREDIT LIMIT TO $80,000 PER CREDIT

CARD FOR USE DURING EMERGENCIES

Item No. 3 was heard after Item No. 1.

City Manager Landers requested to add a subsequent item addressing the recommendation of allowing staff to go beyond the limited number of credit cards allowed in the city to have some additional credit cards for emergencies with higher dollar limits.

Recommendation: Consider authorizing the issuance of additional City credit cards and to increase the credit limit to $80,000 per credit card for use during emergencies

ACTION: It was moved to add a subsequent need item as the City Manager described on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Council Member Hilton, and Council Member Hicks Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Dear
Abstain: None

Absent: None

During discussion and before vote of Item No. 2., City Attorney Soltani noted the subsequent need item requires four affirmative votes pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b) to add a subsequent need item, therefore, the item did not pass since Mayor Pro Tem Dear voted No.

Mayor Davis-Holmes directed staff to bring back the item at the next regular meeting with no objection heard.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) – None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes.

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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor

ATTEST:

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Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
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 via Zoom Teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom Teleconference:

Also Present via Zoom Teleconference:

FLAG SALUTE:

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2021-825 PASTOR HECTOR HERNANDEZ, APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE

Pastor Hector Hernandez clarified he is the Pastor of Emeritus Inspired Church. He gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)

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 INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:23 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. 2021-699 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 3. 2021-856 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: Rafael, Alexy v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. WCAB Case No.

ADJ9163423.

ACTION: Will take up later in the meeting.

At 9:35 P.M., City/ Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was n o reportable action taken.

Item No. 4. 2021-838 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

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Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resour ces & Risk Management of City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME
Local 809.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 5. 2021-672 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION

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 two cases.

ACTION: Case 1 – No reportable action; Case 2 – The City Council authorized litigation against the County of Los Angeles due to their lack of urgent reaction to the public emergency related to the Dominguez Channel and instructed staff to work with neighboring cities to provide a coalition that deals with this public emergency.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 6. 2021-828 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL FOUL ODOR

City Manager Landers introduced Russ Bryden, Incident Commander, Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW), who gave an update on the Dominguez Channel Foul Odor . He noted questions can be directed to the Joint Information Center at [email protected].

Mayor and City Council offered comments.

Russ Bryden stated he would follow up with the City Manager.

City Manager Landers clarified about the technical meetings that the County, State, and Federal government are working together.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the city has made several requests that Assistant City Manager Raymond, City Manager Landers, and Director Wh itman be involved in the process. Russ Bryden stated he would take the request back to the County.

After Item No. 6, Captain Jones reported/announced the following:

• Virtual Town Hall Meeting on October 26, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. • Trunk or Treat Event on October 30, 2021 went well; offered tips • Safe Driving Traffic Campaign ; addressed commercial vehicle and unattended trailer issues; issued citations and towed 17 trailers; and continuing the efforts • Homeless Deputies assisted homeless woman who reunited with her family • Dating crimes; gave safe dating information

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Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired if the Carson Sheriff Station is offering dating etiquette in the school system. Captain Jones responded to Mayor Pro Tem Dear’s inquiry.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested Captain Jones to bring new replacement for Sergeant Geramendi at the next meeting. Captain Jones responded he would bring Sergeant Armando Hernandez to a future meeting.

Item No. 7. 2021-123 RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL DIABETES

AWARENESS MONTH

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear read the proclamation.

Assistant to the City Manager Michael George noted the recipient is not available.

Item No. 8. 2021-124 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS

PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to continue this item to the next meeting.

This item was heard again after Item No. 9.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the proclamation and presented to Valerie Preston who offered comments and words of gratitude.

Item No. 9. 2021-125 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton read the proclamation. He stated he sought out an organization to give the proclamation and groups of indigenous peoples and will forward them the proclamation.

Item No. 10. 2021-126 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS

SATURDAY

Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 8.

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation. He noted recipients of the proclamation are GBros Promotional Products and Services by Jeanette Gonzalez and Fresh & Meaty Burgers, Inc. by Shaleah Upshaw.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked if Jeanette Gonzalez or Walter Gonzalez was available.

Shaleah Upshaw along with her fiancé and mother accepted the proclamation , offered comments, and words of gratitude.

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Item No. 11. 2021-854 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LA VS. HATE/UNITED

AGAINST HATE WEEK

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation . He noted recipients of the proclamation are Christine Cardenas, Member of the LA versus Hate, and Chairperson of Conflict Management Negotiation Peace Keeping is Dr. Brian Jarrett from California State University Dominguez Hills.

Christine Cardenas accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude and offered comments.

Dr. Brian Jarrett accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude and offered comments.

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 12. 2021-853 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM SENATOR STEVEN

BRADFORD

City Manager Landers noted Senator Steven Bradford had a conflict with his schedule and will come back at a future meeting.

Item No. 13. 2021-587 PRESENTATION FROM CALWATER REGARDING WATER

CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF CARSON

City Manager Landers introduced Tammie Myers, Conservation Coordinator, and Ralph Felix, Operations Manager. Tammie Myers gave a PowerPoint presentation on Water -Efficiency Programs.

Director Whitman continued the PowerP oint Presentation on Rebates for Park Equipment Upgrades: Phase I (Q1 2022), Carson’s Phase II (Q2 -3 2022), Carson’s Park Facilities Water Consumption, and Non-Residential Water Consumption.

Tammie Myers continued the PowerPoint Presentation on Non-Residential Water Consumption, Carson’s Proposed City Hall Landscape Upgrade, Drought Tolerant Landscap e, and Contact Information.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired if there is a program to help residents and bus inesses replacing valves . Tammie Myers responded to his inquiry and confirmed water conservation information is available on their website.

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks referred to the medians throughout the city and asked about the status of reclaimed water.

City Manager Landers stated there is a strong interest in partnering with CalWater on obtaining recycled pipes in the medians but CalWater has not been open to partnering on this matter.

Director Whitman noted i n the current Capital Improvement Project (CIP) there are plans for a recycled water master plan and can work with CalWater and West Basin Municipal Water District to make it happen.

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Tammie Myers stated she looks forward to setting up a future meeting wit h the City and West Basin Municipal Water District to move forward in a positive manner.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested that the medians look similar to Indian Wells, a plant-based drought tolerant look. City Manager Landers stated she will move forward in that regard.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton referred to Director Lennox who worked on a project in Menifee on reclaimed water with medians and can work with Tammie Myers and Director Whitman. Director Lennox stated he would be happy to help and spoke about the $2 million irrigation system.

Item No. 14. 2021-756 RECOGNITION FOR VARIOUS INDUSTRIES AND AGENCIES

IN THE CITY OF CARSON FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LOS

ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT WASTEWATER
DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2020

City Manager Landers introduced Basil Hewitt with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD). He introduced Jyoti Banaji, Engineer in the Industrial Waste Department of LACSD.

She spoke about a special certificate recognition program for the industrial waste dischargers .

Each calendar year this program honors industries that have been in full compliance with the sanitation district’s industrial waste requirements. This year is the 25th year of the program.

She displayed a list of the 32 industries/companies who received the Certificate of Recognition in recognition of their full compliance with all Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ industrial waste requirements.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if anything was sent to the companies. City Manager Landers stated it is the plan to do so.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

Rick Pulido, Environmental Commissioner - Item No. 17
Offered comments regarding the followi ng: Beautification project; plant attractive plants; reminded the City Manager and Director Whitman to respond to his requests regarding the slurries in District 2 and District 4 which need paving and potholes along 220th Street from Figueroa Street to Avalon Boulevard , 223rd Street from Figueroa Street to Avalon Boulevard; need tree planting; street sweeping issue – trees need to be trimmed for street sweeper; remind the street sweeper ticketing staff to not ticket the re sidents until after the street sweeper has passed their house; South Coast Air Quality Management District ( AQMD) has a meeting regarding the 1109-1 Rule; a letter from the City of Carson and the Environmental Commission discussed and concurred to respond this week which the City Manager and Director Whitman are aware and would hope the City sends a letter which affects the refineries; congratulated new Council Member-Elect Arleen Rojas for her election.

William Koons - Item No. 6
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Dominguez Channel foul odor; the County’s process is a temporary solution

Liz Foisia – Item No. 6
Stated the County representative came across pompous and rude; asked what happened to the independent investigation requested by Council Member Hilton; admonish the LACPW representative for his poor presentation; inquired what is the excellent condu it that the County representative referred from the City Manager; Carson residents are getting too little too late

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes advised Liz Foisia that the City Council instructed the City Manager to move forward w ith a civil lawsuit , hire an outside investigator, and part of the State’s EPA.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he would step aside from the dais and speak as a private citizen and offered the following comments:

Congratulated Rick Pulido on being selected as Chairperson of the Environmental Commission; congratulated William Koons on being selected as Vice Chair of the Environmental Commission; congratulated Council Member-Elect Arleen Bocatija Rojas for a job well done on her campaign; congratulated other candidates who won and who did not win for participating in civic engagement to help make democracy work ; Oral Communications should be restored to both telephone calls and email messages as previously done at several meetings; have hybrid system that would engage more citizens

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes and Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear congratulated newly elected City Clerk Myla Rahman on a job well done.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 15. 2021-849 APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AND MARCH 11, 2021 SPECIAL

MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on moti on of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 16-27)

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton.

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Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear referred to Item No. 21 and stated he will recuse himself from voting due to owning property although more than 500 feet away to avoid the appearance of impropriety and will establish a none vote on the item nor discussing the item.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to remove Item No. 18 for discussion.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 16 -27, except Items No. 18 and recusal by Council Member Dear for Item No. 21, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Autho rity Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 16. 2021-851 Resolution No. 21 -148, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,122,027.47, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 159979 THROUGH 160217

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 17. 2021-827 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 18. 2021-847 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL CITY CREDIT CARDS; INCREASING THE CREDIT L IMIT TO
$80,000 PER CREDIT CARD AND AUTHORIZING THE

ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR NEEDED

EMERGENCY ITEMS IN RESPONSE TO CITY PROCLAIMED

LOCAL EMERGENCIES (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No.18 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

City Manager Landers gave a report.

Director Rahmani elaborated on the report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton gave an o pportunity to City/Agency/Authority Treasurer Cooper to speak on the item.

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City/Agency/Authority Treasurer Cooper expressed concern on this item because of the continual challenges that the Finance Department and City Treasurer’s Department have with those who hold the P cards. The guidelines are not being followed and explained the ongoing issue. She suggested for emergencies to have one card perhaps she can hold in her department with a credit limit and the credit card be used only for designated emergencies that are designated by the Mayor and City Council.

City Manager Landers stated she does not have a problem with the City Treasurer being given a credit card during emergencies but concern with only one person because if there is an earthquake and the City Treasurer is not available and may not be able to get back to the city, therefore, would like to have two card holders.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked if the City Manager has a credit card. City Manager responded yes but did not know the limit. Director Rahmani stated the credit limit is $40,000 that can be increas ed. The entire city has about $400,000 on all credit cards. The city’s credit card resolution approved by the City Council authorized the Chief Deputy City Treasurer to have a credit card but chose not to have one.

City Manager Landers stated the declaration or proclamation of the emergency is what should trigger the use of the credit card and should not be available for any other occasion.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated the City Treasurer and City Manager should have one; have open purchase orders (PO's) of all the companies (suppliers) surrounding City Hall to obtain supplies, equipment, etc. for an emergency.

City Manager Landers stated it is part of the staff recommendation.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked the City Treasurer her recommendation.

City/Agency/Authority Treasurer Cooper stated as the Mayor suggested that the credit card be used for emergency purposes and be issued by the City Treasurer and City Manager which she has no issue with that as long as the credit card is only used for an emergency. She does not support increasing the credit limit and the need for bette r control of the guidelines on how to process credit card payments monthly.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked how many credit cards were issued. City Manager Landers responded there are three.

Director Rahmani stated the city has four credit cards: two for Buyers, Emergency Services Manager, and the City Manager.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the City Treasurer have one in place of one of the Buyers.

Director Rahmani noted the policy is very clear and e mphasized the credit card holder’s responsibilities and issue another card or two.

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City/Agency/Authority Treasurer Cooper stated she did not have a problem to have a credit card.

She thought of having a separate credit card with a large credit limit from the P cards for the City Treasurer and City Manager for declared emergency only.

Recommendation: CONSIDER authorizing the issuance of additional City credit cards; to increase the credit limit to $80,000 per credit card and the issuance of purchase orders for needed emergency items.

ACTION: It was moved to direct staff to bring back a resolution in the formulation that the Mayor and City Council can concur on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks with no objection heard.

City Manager Landers reminded the Mayor and City Council to address the purchase order issue.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to also bring back the issuance of purchase orders for needed emergency items in addition to the issuance of credit cards for the City Manager and City Treasurer and current P cards at the next meeting with no objection heard.

Item No. 19. 2021-835 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 74940:

DEVELOPMENT OF 9 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
LOCATED AT 123 E. 223RD STREET (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Tract Map No. 74940 for 9 residential condominium units located at 123 E. 223rd Street.

2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

3. ACCEPT the bonds and improvement securities listed in the body of this report.

4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certi ficate that embodies the approval of said Tract Map on the face of Tract Map No. 74940.

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 20. 2021-834 CONSIDERATION OF: (1) RESOLUTION NO. 21 -133,

GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO LOS

ANGELES COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING
DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT -1, CARSON
ZONE, CITY OF CARSON, PROJECT NO. 32-37A (L 155-0A) ;
AND (2) RESOLUTION NO. 21 -134, APPROVING AND

ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY

TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF
PROJECT NO. 32-37A (L 155-0A) TO COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
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1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -133 "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT AND

JURISDICTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN THE MATTER
OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND

COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON, PROJECT No.
32-37A (L155-0A)."

2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -134 "A

JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF

THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR

CONTROL DISTRICT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES

COUNTY, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER

REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED

EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING
FROM ANNEXATION OF PROJECT No. 32 -37A (L155-0A) TO
COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697."

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2021-833 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 76070:

DEVELOPMENT OF A FOUR-STORY, 32-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 21809-21811 S.

FIGUEROA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Tract Map No. 76070 for a four -story, 32 -unit residential condominium project located at 21809 -21811 S.

Figueroa Street.

2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

3. APPROVE and ACCEPT the bonds and improvement securities listed in the body of this report.

4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Tract Map on the face of Tract Map No. 76070.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent with recusal by Council Member Dear for Item No. 21 as noted earlier during the vote.

Item No. 22. 2021-832 CONSIDER AWARDING PURCHASE AGREEMENTS TO

QUINN COMPANY, RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, AND

CRAFCO INCORPORATED FOR THE PURCHASES OF ONE
NEW CATERPILLAR 415IL INDUSTRIAL LOADER, ONE NEW
CATERPILLAR CB2.7 TANDEM VIBRATORY UTILITY
COMPACTOR, ONE NEW VERMEER SC70TX STUMP
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GRINDER AND BUTLER LT712 TRAILER, AND ONE NEW KM
INTERNATIONAL KM 8000T ASPHALT HOT BOX TRAILER

FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS RIGHT OF WAY AND LANDSCAPE,
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE (LBM) DIVISIONS; AND
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 21-144 AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2021 -22 GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE
BUDGET

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2605 (1) (ii).

2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing as allowed by Section 2611 (g) to issue a purchase order for $183,480.64 to Quinn Company of City of Industry, for the purchases of one new Caterpillar 415IL Industrial Loader for $127,311.57 (Exhibit No. 1) and one new Caterpillar CB2.7 Tandem Vibratory Utility Compactor for $56,169.07 (Exhibit No. 2).

3. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing as allowed by Section 2611 (g) to issue a purchase order in the amount of $91,390.48 to RDO Equipment Company of Rancho Dominguez for the purchases of one new Vermeer SC70X Stump Grinder and Butler LT712 Trailer (Exhibit No. 3).

4. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperati ve Purchasing as allowed by Section 2611 (g) and issue a purchase order in the amount of $53,447.53 to Crafco Incorporated of Fontana for the purchase of one new KM International KM 8000T Asphalt Hot Box Trailer (Exhibit No. 4).

5. ADOPT Resolution 21-144, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF

CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE BUDGET"

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 23. 2021-843 CONSIDER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT

SERVICES WITH ECS IMAGING, INC FOR LASERFICHE

CLOUD DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (C ITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a three -year annual support contract with ECS Imaging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $39,585.00; with two City options to extend for additional one-year periods (exclusive of the not to exceed amount); and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 24. 2021-842 CONSIDER AN AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE AND HARDWARE SUPPORT CONTRACT TO INTELLI-FLEX INC.

FOR THE AVAYA PHONE SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a three -year annual maintenance, repair and hardware support contract to Intelli -Flex Inc. for the City's Avaya city-wide phone system, with two City options to extend for additional one -year periods, in an amount not to exceed $51,338.64; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 25. 2021-857 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF SANDRA DAVIS V. CITY OF CARSON, ET
AL., LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO.
20STCV15409 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. Approve the Settlement Agreement (Exhibit 1).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement, and any related documents, to resolve the litigation.

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 26. 2021-791 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AS WELL AS RESOLUTION NO. 21 -149

ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT THAT

IMPLEMENTS THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR NEW

SALARY SCHEDULES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON

AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 809,

REPRESENTING THE UNCLASSIFIED PART -TIME

EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT RETROACTIVELY FOR THE
PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2022. PERB CASE NO. LA-CE-1461-M (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 32.

City Manager Landers requested an update of the item.

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago noted an updated version of Resolution No. 21-149 accompanied by a Tentative Agreement that the City Clerk’s Office received via email from Director of Human Resources Faye Moseley who requested be read into the record.

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Recommendation: 1. APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, DIRECT OR OF HUMAN

RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGMEENT, AND DEPUTY CITY

ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT,

AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS, TO RESOLVE THE
LITIGATION.

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 21 -149 ADOPTING THE

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT THAT IMPLEMENTS THE

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR NEW SALARY SCHEDULES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN

FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 809, REPRESENTING

THE UNCLASSIFIED PART -TIME EMPLOYEES BARGAINING
UNIT RETROACTIVELY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1,
2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022. PERB CASE NO.

LA-CE-1461-M (CITY COUNCIL)

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 27. 2021-761 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING

THE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY

TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(E) FOR A CONTINUED 30 -DAY PERIOD (CITY

COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -150, "A RESOLUTION OF TH E CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND THE CARSON

SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED

TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE

MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE

TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) FOR A CONTINUED
30-DAY PERIOD." (Exhibit No. 1)

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

DISCUSSION: (Items 28-32)

Item No. 28. 2021-830 UPDATE ON EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCESS FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 18.
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City Manager Landers presented the item.

Emergency Services Manager Raymond Cheung presented a video of Alert Southbay; www.alertsouthbay.com and provided ways to register.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton asked how to ensure that everyone is included to be alerted of an emergency. Is there a list operating from? Can we add to the city website for those to opt in? Can we have the flyer posted on social media accounts for everyone to opt in the feature?

Emergency Services Manager Cheung responded that the information is posted on the City website and the C arson Report. He encouraged everyone to register in the system to receive notifications; part of the Everbridge app allows access to the wireless emergency alert system which does not require folks to register which is included in most modern mobile phones .

However, the use of the system is restricted for immediate threat of a regional area; system was used during the recent earthquake, Avalon fire, and the Dominguez Channel situation.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks expressed concern that everyone was not notified of the Dominguez Channel odor; not everyone is connected to a computer/new technology and how can residents be reached who may not be technology savvy; need to put something in place that encompasses everyone in the city. He inquired how was the Alert Southbay marketed when it was implemented in the summer as he did not receive an alert.

Emergency Services Manager Cheung stated The Walking Man was used to provide information to the residents and can do more publicity around Alert Southbay.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks would like staff to ensure to have something in place to notify all residents of an emergency in the city and how to get help.

City Manager Landers noted there are two levels of use for the alert system and requested Emergency Services Manager Cheung to explain the emergency and who it would alert when it is an emergency which is different from the sign-up system.

Emergency Services Manager Cheung explained the Everbridge system with the different ways to reach folks – require opt in and encourage folks to register . There is a listing of landlines in the system because of Federal Communications Commission ( FCC) regulations and can only access those using when there is an immediate threat to life safety; that restriction makes it harder to use that database which was used after the Avalon fire for the area surrounding the property to notify the residents. There is also the wireless emergency alert that is standard on cell phones. There are varying levels of ability to send messages and encourage the opt ins because those are the ones that are most flexible to send messages to reach people.

City Manager Landers stated if there was to be considered a life-threatening danger then would be able to utilize the rotary phones and the alert system to cell phones.

Emergency Services Manager Cheung discussed the wireless emergency alert system.

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City Manager Landers stated the Dominguez Channel incident has not been defined as a life- threatening emergency , therefore, was not able to utilize those particular systems that Emergency Services Manager Cheung spoke about that would be for a life -threatening emergency which is why would like people to sign up for Alert SouthBay. The sign-up system gives more flexibility to update folks.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority B oard Member Hicks expressed the Dominguez Channel incident is life threatening for individuals suffering from the incident and would like the same urgency and something in place that will address disseminating information to the residents.

City Manager Landers requested Emergency Services Manager Cheung to explain the trigger for the emergency call out.

Emergency Services Manager Cheung stated staff asked about using the system to reach landlines early on an d the Alert SouthBay administrator advised that it would not be within the FCC regulations looking at the immediate life threatening. The message would have some called action to direct them to take immediate action within the next few minutes to protect l ife or property that is generally what they are looking for using the landline database. Not everyone has landlines, therefore, the system is limited.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton echoed the sentiments of Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks. Staff needs to look at another or additional alert system for the city because who is Alert SouthBay to determine the level of life-threatening emergency in the City of Carson.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated this was a test on how responsive we are to the residents; expressed concern if the city has a major earthquake how will we respond. She asked how the residents will be notified if the city had to evacuate.

Emergency Services Manager Cheung stated will use every avenue that Alert SouthBay offers including registered cell phones, landlines, and the wireless emergency alert system which is similar to the Amber alerts.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated the city is learning through this emergency, focus how to correct the situation, and come up with something palatable for the City Council.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. Receive and file

ACTION: It was moved to direct staff to come back with a new plan of action on how to address in mobilizing the community of any disaster and how the information will be disseminated to the residents on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

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Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 29. 2021-831 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-2121 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 11 TO ARTICLE V (COMMENCING WITH SECTION
51101 ET SEQ.) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE,
ENTITLED ‘SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC WASTE

DISPOSAL REDUCTION, RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION,’ TO ENACT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH SENATE BILL (SB) 1383 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION

OF FOOD AND ORGANICS RECYCLING AND RELATED

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROCESSING AND
REPORTING; ADOPTION OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CITY

COUNCIL)

City Manager Landers introduced Lona Laymon from the City Attorney’s Office and Director of Public Works Eliza Jane Whitman and presented the item.

Lona Laymon, Aleshire and Wynder, gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Michelle Nicholls, Waste Resources (WRI), introduced herself.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. INTRODUCE and READ, by Title Only and with Further
Reading Waived: "ORDINANCE NO. 21 -2121 AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11 TO ARTICLE V
(COMMENCING WITH SECTION 51101 ET SEQ.) OF THE

CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED 'SPECIFIC

REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL

REDUCTION, RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION,'

TO ENACT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE
BILL (SB) 1383 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD AND

ORGANICS RECYCLING AND RELATED SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING PROCESSING AND REPORTING; ADOPTION OF

AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT."

ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 21 -2121, as read by title only, on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.

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the residents and businesses.

Michelle Nicholls stated they are still working out the details which will be a collabor ative effort between the Public Information Office and WR.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the fee increase for the residents.

Michelle Nicholls stated the fee increase is yet to be determined because functionally have a good system in place (3 color container system); it is a matter of making sure that the green cart now includes the mixed organics. There will be a shift in processing costs. There have been pilot projects around the state the past two years ; a few cities have started servicing the revised 3 color container system in residential communities but there is not a lot of data to support the cost of each household /account; will work it out as the program moves along and if need to make equipment changes that will also bear a cost which is uncertain at this point.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired about the logistic plans of the waste containers. Michelle Nicholls responded that it is yet to be determined; spoke about the separation of green waste from the rest of the organics ; use of bags; will have list of items for use of 3 color container system.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked what goes into the black trash container. Michelle Nicholls gave examples of items which is also available on the website.

The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 30. 2021-824 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any direction.

ACTION: Presentations were made and discussion was held as follows:

Emergency Services Manager Cheung gave a PowerPoint presentation on Trends of COVID- 19; COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster; and Vaccine Approved for Ages 5-11.

Director Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Halloween Drive-Thru that was held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with slides highlighting the settings from the Halloween Drive-Thru.

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Director Lennox displayed in his presentation. City Manager Landers noted the corrections.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked Director Lennox and his staff for a job well done.

City Manager Landers spoke about the Pfizer Vaccine & Booster and Moderna Vaccine & Booster.

Item No. 31. 2021-515 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-142 SETTING A TIMELINE

FOR COMPLIANCE ON THE PART OF SOUTH BAY

CARSON, LLC AND SYWEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC WITH THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 940-13, RELOCATION REVIEW NO. 3047 -13 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -099 REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE
FACILITIES AT 20151 SOUTH MAIN STREET (CITY

COUNCIL)

Director Naaseh gave a report.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -142, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A TIMELINE FOR

COMPLIANCE ON THE PART OF SOUTH BAY CARSON, LLC

AND SYWEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC, WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 940 -13,
RELOCATION REVIEW NO. 3047 -13 AND RESOLUTION NO.
13-099 REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES
LOCATED ON THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 20151
SOUTH MAIN STREET, CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)"

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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairm an/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 32. 2021-850 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
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members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or

2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or

3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations 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:

Economic Development Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes removed Ted Cordova and Trini Jimenez from the Economic Development Commission.

It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s removal of Ted Cordova and Trini Jimenez from the Economic Development Commission on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Au thority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Youth Commission

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear appointed Miguel Domingo as his uncontested appointment to the Youth Commission.

Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Rochelle Hall as Alternate 2 to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.

It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Rochelle Hall as Alternate 2 to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Boar d Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
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Abstain: None

Absent: None

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

This item was heard after Item No. 26.

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simara go offered prayers and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and requested this evening’s meeting be adjourned in memory of the following:

Christopher Smith
Edith Medina
Vera Thompson
Carole Keen

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Calvin Alexander to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton gave a prayer.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) – None.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the following items be placed on a future agenda:

• Moiblehome Park Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance to rescind the 2/3 super majority agenda ordinance

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton acknowledged Trini Jimenez for delivering a check for $10,000 from Watson Land Company, a check for $10,000 from Carson Companies, and a check for $5,000 from Alpert & Alpert to the City Treasurer’s Office today to help the City accommodate residents into hotels and provide purifiers to help with the Dominguez Channel issue. They wanted to be good neighbors and business stewards to help in the efforts of relief. He wanted to make sure Watson Land Company, Carson Companies and Alpert & Alpert were acknowledged.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about a homeless plan. He asked what is in place for the homeless people in the city ; if have a homeless plan, when is it going to be executed or the process. The city website needs to be updated.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holme requested the City Manager to bring back a report regarding the homeless issue at the next council meeting. She requested the City Manager to review the ordinance addressing the homeless that was recently passed by Los Angeles.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton congratulated Myla Rahman for her election and a job well done. He congratulated Arleen Rojas for her election and all the candidates who ran for office. He looks forward to working with the new team.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes congratulated all the candidates.

City Manager Landers stated IT Manager is working on updating the city website.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested the City Manager to bring back an informational item regarding the status of the city website. City Manager Landers responded in the affirmative.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes commended staff, her colleagues, and the City Attorney for taking the next step in filing a lawsuit against everyone who is involved with the Dominguez Channel incident. She is aware that there was a request to contact the State Environmental Protection Agency and recommendation to hire a consultant to investigate and help the city to solve the problem. Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked the City Manager to confirm.

City Manager Landers confirmed the agency was asked to be involved.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that together will get through this and residents can call 310 -830-7600 that is still available. She stated does not know how effective the 211 number is through Public Works since s he received co mplaints about the number. She thanked staff for working the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) around the clock. The City is moving forward and will do what we have to do to make it happen.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear s tated he requested at the Press Conference today that the Federal EPA do a thorough and precise investigation as to the real cause of the stench affecting the city negatively; situation has to be cured as soon as possible; congratulated Myla Rahman and Arleen Rojas for their election; expeditiously move forward with certifying the election as soon as the County Board of Supervisors receives the document from the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder County Clerk’s Office as soon as they approve it.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the election results to be certified at a regular City Council Meeting in December.

City Manager Landers noted the County usually certifies the election results in the beginning of December. The C ity’s first meeting in December is on December 7, 2021 and if the County certifies before then, the City could certify the election results. Otherwise, the City can certify on December 21, 2021.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items earlier in the meeting.
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RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 9:25 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 9:35 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Closed Session Item No. 3
No reportable action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

_____________________________________
Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/
Deputy Authority Secretary
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jawane Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Jim Dear (Entered at 5:11 P.M.)

Also Present:

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2021-885 PASTOR JOHN SHOBER, CARSON HOPE CHAPEL

Pastor John Shober gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 4)

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.

(Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear entered the meeting at 5:11 P.M.)

RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 5:14 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

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 Dear.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Item No. 2. 2021-862 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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 one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 3. 2021-890 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Carter-Spencer Enterprises, LLC v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP02987.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 4. 2021-892 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows:

Socorro Magana v. City of Carson, et al., Real Party in Interest Carter-Spencer E nterprises, LLC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP03033.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 5. 2021-867 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S

STATION

Captain Jones reported/announced the following:

• Met threshold - Deputies will have body worn cameras in the near future • Homeless Team Deputies dealing with homeless lady ; criminals preying on them and made arrests ; commended the Homeless T eam Deputies; thanked Mayor and City Council for their support
• Thefts at Target, Lowes, Home Depot and other stores ; Community Relations Sergeant met with retail owners in the area; advised residents to report thefts • Thanked the Mayor and City Council for inviting them last week to honor the veterans at the Veterans event and were given the opportunity to speak; thanked the veterans for all their service and sacrifice
• Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
• Holiday Toy Giveaway; accepting applications; toy distribution on December 11, 2021; for more information , contact the Community Relations Office at 310 830 -1123 or via email at [email protected]
• Introduced new service area Lieutenant Joey Bolder who offered comments • Introduced Community Relations Sergeant Armando Hernandez taking over for Sergeant Veramendi who offered comments

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments.

Captain Jones thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of the hard -working men and women who work at the Carson Sheriff Station.

Mayor and City Council thanked Captain Jones for introducing Lieutenant Joey Bolder , Community Relations Sergeant Armando Hernandez, and their work in the community.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton also thanked Captain Jones for patrolling the University area (99 Cent Shopping Store) which he has seen a decrease in loitering in the area. He asked staff to partner with the County Supervisor when they release individuals from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to release them back to the community they came from as opposed to releasing them in Carson.

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individuals and transportation issue.

He wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Item No. 6. 2021-880 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS

ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Assistant Chief Bennett thanked Captain Jones and the Carson Sheriff Deputies for doing a fantastic job supporting the firefighters. He reported on the following:

1) Dominguez Channel issue: While the local fire stations are not immediately involved in the Dominguez Channel incident, the Chief of Health Hazmat and his Assistant Chief are routinely on their daily conference calls; health hazmat inspectors testing the air and waters every day and the levels are being reduced at the seven bridges; conference calls every day with the South Coast Air Quality Management District ( SCAQMD), Public Works, and Public Health. They are part of the joint operations with the tactical board, county, and city officials conference calls. The are staying involved as much as they can.

2) Avalon Fire that occurred on September 30, 2021: Health Hazmat Division just approved the cleanup plan that was submitted by the property owner’s attorney; Clean up started this morning at 7:00 A.M. and will be daily from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with anticipated completion middle to late December 2021; Health Hazmat Division looked at the report and continue to monitor the water and product that are at the Avalon Fire

3) Statistics for the month of October

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear thanked Assistant Chief Bennett for his report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired how often Assistant Chief Bennett will be providing a report. City Manager Landers responded that Assistant Chief Bennett indicated he would provide a report regularly at the meetings.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton asked Assistant Chief Bennett to explain the levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Assistant Chief Bennett explained the levels of hydrogen sulfide that it is safe and does not pose a health threat.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Assistant Chief Bennett for coming to the meeting.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced and welcomed Council Member-Elect Arleen Rojas who will be representing Council District 4.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear noted he invited newly elected Council Member Arleen Rojas and newly elected City Clerk Myla Rahman to the City Council meeting and Myla Rahman was unable to attend the meeting.

Council Member-Elect Arleen Rojas offered comments , looked forward to meeting everyone , and working as a team.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced the Swearing In Ceremony will be held on December 7, 2021 which was confirmed by City Manager Landers.

The City Council welcomed and congratulated Council Member -Elect Arleen Rojas and City Clerk-Elect Myla Rahman.

Item No. 7. 2021-868 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL

DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear read the proclamation which was accepted by Dobard, 85 years old, who offered comments and words of gratitude.

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 8. 2021-891 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE A.

GIPSON

Assemblyman Mike Gipson spoke about the importance of being vaccinated . 2021 was a bad year losing family and friends due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was a good year receiving a robust budget.

He gave a legislative update as follows:

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the following bills he presented:

Assembly Bill (AB) 958 - Ban police gangs
AB 651 - Hold cemetery operators accountable and not walk away from their responsibilities AB 490 - Prohibit law enforcement once in custody to use any technique or method to cut someone’s ability to breathe
AB 1196 – Prohibit carotid artery restraint or choke hold

Employment Development Department (EDD) – Unemployment benefits; visit website:
www.asm.ca.gov/gibson

At a past City Council meeting, he presented $3 million to the City of Carson to renovate Carriage Crest Park. The Mayor requested additional money and he presented an additional check for $3 million. He thanked speaker Anthony Rendon and Governor Gavin Newsom for making this possible.

He noted additional money to be delivered to the following:

$10 million given yesterday to Martin Luther King Community Hospital $50 million to Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science $20 million to California State University Dominguez Hills

Monies are part of the $2.2 billion he was able to obtain for the 64th State Assembly District.

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Assemblyman Gipson stated he will be sending the annual survey asking residents what they would like on his agenda for next year 2022; encouraged residents to complete the survey.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested assistance for the Foisia Park renovation. Assemblyman Gipson stated he would immediately work on her request.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton applauded Assemblyman Gipson for his work and requested a section of a park be named after him and requested staff to bring back an item to a future meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he appreciates Assemblyman Gipson for always making Carson a part of the 64th Assembly District.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Assemblyman Gipson who also requested a section of a park be named in his honor after the park renovations.

Assemblyman Gipson thanked Council Member Hilton for his offer but respectfully declined and stated he is honored, blessed, and grateful to the Mayor and City Council and will continue to serve the city.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

This item was heard after Item No. 26.

Brandi Murdock - Item No. 26
Addressed items of what the City Council is doing pertaining to outreach working in tandem with the County; $300,000 is a small amount of money for State of Emergency; concerned many residents are not aware of what is going on and is it not your concern as well; social media pages and websites do not make a clear mention of the emergency and how to get help; have to make an appointment to enter City Hall; thanked employees and staff for their hard work; consider a task force to answer questions and meet residents adhering to COVID -19 guidelines is necessary; residents need direction; How is the City Council interacting with the County directly?; there seems to be a disconnect as it relates to working together for the community; the County is working; do not need another lawsuit, need action; How is the city ensuring safe remediation?; status of Council Member Hilton’s request for private investigator; referred to County’s comments regarding remediation

Speaker – Item No. 26
Stated r esidents are being evacuated from hotels without replacement and others are being asked to pay for second car who are in a hotel that is $200 a week ; Who has that to give especially in a dire situation ?; this is a State of Emergency; has city support as well as others and just want to see the City get this right yet had several town hall meetings; answers are vague and many questions; ineffective air purifiers; lost hotel reservations; counting on the Mayor and City Council to stand up for the residents

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 9. 2021-876 APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 16, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 10 to 27)

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item s No. 15, 16, and 23 for discussion.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested to remove Items No. 17 and 19 for discussion.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes removed Item No. 26 for discussion earlier in the meeting which was heard after Item No. 8, with no objection heard.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 1 0-27, except Items No. 15, 16, 17, 19, 23 and 26, was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Autho rity Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 10. 2021-886 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT

FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING

AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH
ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2021

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
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ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 11. 2021-878 Resolution No. 21 -10-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,947.50, DEMAND CHECK
NUMBERS HA-001872 through HA-001875

ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 12. 2021-879 Resolution No. 21-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON

SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,784.30, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001840 THROUGH SA-001842

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 13. 2021-877 Resolution No. 21 -154, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,069,037.09, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 160218 THROUGH 160411

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 14. 2021-874 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BEADOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR PROJECT
NO. 1665: 189 TH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPA IR AND
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21 -159, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL

REVENUE BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1665 - 189th Pedestrian Bridge Repair in the amount of $506,700.00 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Beador Construction Company, Inc.

2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction conting ency, if necessary, in an amount not-to-exceed $76,005 (15%) for change orders such as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete this project.

3. A DOPT Resolution No. 21 -159, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE
BUDGET"

4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 15. 2021-822 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICES INC. TO PROVIDE TREE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2022
THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 15 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a staff report.

City Manager Landers gave a report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she obtained the revised copy of the contract from Director Whitman. The contractor changed the commercial general liability insurance that is in the contract from $5 million to $2 million per occurrence and $4 million instead of $10 million in the aggregate. The amounts were forwarded to Risk Management which they approved that is sufficient insurance . She has a revised copy of the contract which she emailed to the City Council.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks expressed c oncern not knowing that they changed their liability coverage. He asked the City Attorney if it is fine based on her expertise. She referred Council Member Hicks to Risk Management.

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked why the liabili ty insurance was reduced.

Scott Griffiths, owner and founder of Great Scott Tree Service, stated his understanding in the bid request for proposal (RFP) that it was a $2 million liability with a $4 million cap which they originally bid on; when they received the contract, it was changed to $10 million; can go to the higher amount but there is a higher cost to the city to do so; honoring what was stated in the original bid.

City Manager Landers stated staff to confirm contract change.

Mayor and City Council were in consensus to bring back the item.

City Manager Landers stated the item will be brought back at the next City Council meeting.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a three-year contract to Great Scott Tree Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,500,615.00 to provide tree planting and maintenances services for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 30, 2024 with two additional one-year extensions at the City's sole discretion; AND

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney and REQUIRE any exercise of the optional extension to be presented to the City Council for approval.

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December 7, 2021, with no objection heard.

RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 7:55 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authori ty Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

Item No. 16. 2021-866 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT (18-097) WITH WEST COAST ARBORIST, INC.,

FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE CITY AND
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21 -156, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN T HE AMOUNT OF
$750,000 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Contract Services by and between the City of Carson and West Coast Arborists, Inc. to increase the contract sum by $656,588.03 for one additional year to provide tree maintenance services such that the total cost of the Contract Agreement does not exceed
$2,796,204.09.

2. AUTHORIZE a contingency, if necessary, in the amount of $91,922.32 (14%) for change orders an d any unforeseen
problems that may arise.

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -156, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET."

4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayo r Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 17. 2021-869 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 21-151, AUTHORIZING

ISSUANCE OF TWO CREDIT CARDS TO CITY TREASURER

AND TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH A TOTAL CREDIT LIMIT
OF $300,000 WHERE THE USE OF THE CREDIT CARD WILL

BE AUTHORIZED ONLY DURING CITY COUNCIL
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DECLARED EMERGENCIES (CITY COUNCIL)

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear expressed concerns on this item and requested to continue the item.

Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -151, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF

TWO CITY CREDIT CARD S TO THE CITY TREASURER AND

TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH A TOTAL CREDIT LIMIT OF
$300,000.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to December 7, 2021, with no objection heard.

Item No. 18. 2021-865 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 21 -152 APPROVING

APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FOR

CARRIAGE CREST PARK (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -152, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA , APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED
GRANT FUNDS."

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 19. 2021-419 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2, TO

SUPPORT THE CITY IN REQUIRED MANAGEMENT AND
INITIAL STARTUP FOR PROJECT 1515 -CARSON

STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST
PARK AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-160 AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000 (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 19 was heard after Item No. 17.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Cha irman Dear expressed concerns locking in residents to pay the stormwater capture facility permanently and requested to continue this item.

City Manager Landers stated she will need to confirm when the project will start for a better understanding of the urgency of the item.

Director Whitman responded the next City Council meeting would be the latest to address this item.

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cost.

Director Whitman stated she feels fortunate that the Los Angeles County is w illing to do the project and offered to do services for the city . T hey will be writing an Operations and Maintenance Plan. She spoke about the Machado Lake.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated the County should help pay for the prevention of the contamination of their lake.

Director Whitman discussed county services.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear recommended staff to renegotiate a better deal for the City.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated it must be done.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani cautioned the City Council there is an agreement the City received $13 million in grants to do the project and obligations associated with it; need to comply with the terms of the grant in place received to do the project and the MS4 Permit obligations are obligations all cities have to comply. She cautioned the City Council there may be liability for not complying with the grant funds.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked if item passed and come back for room to negotiate and reconsider. She asked Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear to meet with staff and come back for reconsideration.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he begged to differ with the Mayor and City Manager and the need to renegotiate.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked what will change from now until December 7, 2021.

Director Whitman responded that the contract is for startup phase of the plant and discussed the Operation and Maintenance Costs.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked staff if it is correct to request an increase to the budget by $250,000 which is already budgeted this fiscal year.

Director Whitman responded yes and normally construction projects have a startup phase and this construction project did not because it was not the city’s funds.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated as mentioned by Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear if going to be an ongoing $250,000 in perpetuity.

Director Whitman stated it is a startup phase and after the startup phase, the Operations and Maintenance Costs will be in perpetuity.

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Director Whitman stated she did not know yet until startup and will know then the monitoring requirements. T hey will provide an Operations and Maintenance Manual then request for proposal (RFP) for quotes for cost to operate.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated it will be millions of dollars over the years.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated perhaps Director Whitman and herself can meet with Mayor Pro Tem Dear to understand.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated meeting between now and December 7, 2021 would be fine.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani understands renegotiate the O perations a nd Maintenance Costs.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated looking at history of the litigation in court and how Carson is getting stuck paying lots of money.

Director Whitman state d in the startup phase can start proces s of negotiating with the Los Angeles County Public Works, if any contributors.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Operations and Maintenance Support
Agreement with the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County, to support the City in the required management and initial startup for Project No. 1515 - Carson Stormwater Capture Facility at Carriage Crest Park for a negotiated fee of not-to-exceed $250,000.00.

2. APPROVE Resolution No. 21 -160, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021 -2022 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000."

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement and the Resolution, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to December 7, 2021, with no objection heard.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated the document given did not say that it was a one time for the startup and the Operations and Maintenance is separate .

He requested staff to separate in the report the two that the $250,000 is needed because it was short in the current budget year to do the startup and for the City Attorney and Mayor Pro Tem to discuss with the City Council to renegotiate the Operations and Maintenance going forward.

Director Whitman clarified the Operations and Maintenance is going to start in April/May after startup project is completed.

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Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairma n/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated 44% is the grant and 56% is what the taxpayer will pay.

Director Whitman stated it is not a grant which is what the Los Angeles County Public Works knowing that is their portion of the stormwater in the water shed tha t is theirs and the city pays 56%.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked what 44% and 56% are in dollar figures.

Director Whitman responded she does not know until the startup phase, receipt of the Operations and Maintenance Manual, and understand exactly what the tasks are. Next step is to solicit RFPs and will find a vendor who will operate and maintain the plan for the city.

City Manager Landers stated she will bring back the item.

Item No. 20. 2021-817 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE OF THERMAL

POOL COVERS FROM LINCOLN AQUATICS FOR THE

CARSON POOL AND DOMINGUEZ AQUATIC CENTER (C ITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the purchase of thermal pool covers from Lincoln Aquatics for $21,208.59 (Exhibit No. 1).

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2021-837 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES

AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND HARDWARE

SUPPORT FOR TWO HEWLETT-PACKARD (HP) SERVE RS

TO ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE the bidding requirements for the Cason Municipal Code (CMC) pursuant to CMC Section 2611(e) ("Sole Source
Purchasing"); and

2. APPROVE a five -year agreement for contract services with Abtech Technologies in the amount of $50,862.00; and

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 22. 2021-724 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHI
INTERNATIONAL, CORP. FOR WINDOWS SERVER
LICENSING, OFFICE365 & MIMECAST SERVICES FOR THE

CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with SHI International, Corp.; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with SHI International, Corp. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 23. 2021-844 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CITY WEBSITE UPDATE AND REDESIGN WITH 360CIVIC CORP.
(CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 23 was heard after Item No. 19.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks offered comments in support of the item.

Information Technology Manager Kevin Kennedy spoke about the RFP scope to improve the City website.

Ron Zius, representing 360Civic Corp., gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with 360Civic for design and update of City websites for an amount not to exceed $225,175 over a period of 5 years; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear.

During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton asked if there will be other languages added to the website and to ensure it is user friendly.

He also asked for Facebook integration of City Council meetings on the website.

Ron Zius responded to his questions.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated the need for a user friendly website that will work for the residents.

The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member /Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
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Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 24. 2021-883 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF TINA THOMPSON V. CITY OF CARSON,
LOS ANGELE S COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CA SE NO.
20STCV21039

Recommendation: 1. Approve the settlement agreement (Exhibit 1); and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement agreement, and any related documents, to resolve the litigation.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 25. 2021-889 MOBILEHOME ZONE CHANGE UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 26. 2021-864 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION CONTINUING IN

EFFECT THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED

TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 8.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes gave an incident report. The C ity will be hosting the Dominguez Channel Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Los Angeles County experts will be attending to answer any questions and give an update. Watch by Live Streaming: carsonca.gov/townhall, Youtube :
youtube.com/channel/UC3 or Cable: S pectrum Channel 35 and AT&T Channel 99. She displayed the flyer for the virtual town hall meeting.

City Manager Landers introduced Russ Bryden, Incident C ommander from the County Department of Public Works , who gave the Dominguez Channel Odor incident update which significant progress has been made. He discussed notification measures, community hotline and events. Public Works is continuing to work with partners, numbers are down, and refer to joint information center. He stated further can take questions and prepare answers and bring to the Town Hall meeting on Thursday.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated he will give questions in writing to staff who will provide the County before the Town Hall meeting.

City Manager Landers referred to the flyer for residents to pre -submit questions at https://carsonca.gov/townhall before the Town Hall meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 , at 6:00 P.M.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated can submit questions in writing and advance to the City Clerk's Office or city staff.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton thanked Russ Bryden and for him to articulate the residents’ frustrations.

Russ Bryden requested Council Member Hilton to send names to the C ity Manager to immediately contact for assistance.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred to 211 and requested Russ Bryden to do the quality control.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton exited the meeting at 7:31 P.M.)

Russ Bryden stated he would follow up.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton reentered the meeting at 7:32 P.M.)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked what the County can do to streamline the process, what is the turnaround time to expect money, and who to contact. He noted the air purifiers are small that were distributed at Victoria Park. Residents bought another air purifier because it did not suffice the service needed for their home and turned down when they submitted their receipt because of already receiving one from the County.

Russ Bryden stated he would include information for meeting on Thursday.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated the air purifiers are small that were being distributed at Victoria Park and they only cover 400 square feet and given maximum of two which will not cover an average house in Carson.

Russ Bryden stated he understood that the air purifiers are supposed to be rated for the specs put out is rated for 1500 square feet and would look into it.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked her colleagues to write their concerns and give to the City Manager to be addressed in advance.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the County to check the quality control on the actual hotel service.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -157, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE P ROCLAIMED LOCAL
EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 21 -147
RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR (Exhibit No.
1)."

ACTION: It was moved to Adopt Resolution No. 21 -157, as read by title only, o n motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 27. 2021-888 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING

THE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY

TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(E) FOR A CONTINUED 30 -DAY PERIOD (CITY

COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -161, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND THE CARSON

SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED

TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE

MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE

TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE W ITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) FOR A CONTINUED
30-DAY PERIOD." (Exhibit No. 1)

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 28 to 30)

Item No. 28. 2021-882 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 21-2119 FOR APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 22-19 FOR REMOVAL OF

TWO EXISTING DIGITAL PYLON SIGNS AND INSTALLATION

OF A NEW DOUBLE-SIDED DIGITAL OUTDOOR

ADVERTISING SIGN AT THE WIN AUTO DEALERSHIP
LOCATED AT 2201 E. 223RD STREET, APN 7315 -040-013
(CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 23.

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago gave the Public Hearing report.

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Director Naaseh gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked if the agreement referenced community benefits about the City of Carson such as advertising city events at no cost to the city.

Director Naaseh stated he would ask the applicant if it is included.

The applicant advised Director Naaseh that there is no section in the Development Agreement (DA) but could include. Director Naaseh stated currently there is no provision but have standard language in other DAs that will include that the City can use the space as available.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked if there is a reason the community benefits were not included in the agreement.

Director Naaseh responded it was not included because it is a dual-purpose billboard but if the applicant agrees can add to the agreement.

Ariana Diverio, applicant on behalf of WIN properties , thanked staff for all their help with the project. She stated would be happy to provide time to the city for emergency, public service announcements and events as space is available on the billboard for free.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to include because it is already included in all agreements with no objection heard.

Ariana Diverio stated she would be happy to include as long as it says as available.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the applicant to include in writing because all other city agreements have it with no objection heard.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani asked what to revise in the DA. The applicant is saying they are happy to provide it as long as space is available. She noted in some of the agreements it actually says at the very least three times a year. She asked if the City Council would like to put at least five times a year based on availability so at least you are getting some sort of commitment.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated she would like it to be consistent with other agreements.

Ariana Diverio requested three or so per year to accommodate everyone.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted typically five events that the city receives from other billboard companies.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear noted five times a year in writing by the applicant.

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year.

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton stated he s upports the company display of city events at the minimum of five.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:48 P.M.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks referred to the slide presentation that states the dealership advertisement will only be part time. He asked the applicant to explain what the part time is if this is going to be the only display for both dealerships.

Ariana Diverio responded it would be split between Hyundai and Chevrolet and off premise advertising as they determine feasible for the business.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear referred to the City’s marketing logo and asked the City Attorney if the city can authorize them to have access to the City logo.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she can put a provision in the DA that deals with it at the direction of the City Council.

Ariana Diverio stated they have a team of inhouse graphic designers and programmers who can work directly with staff to create ads specific for the billboard free of charge and provide proof.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated the DA does not specify the percentage of advertisement for the dealership and revenue generating billboard advertisement and inquired if that is something we normally do for other billboards.

Director Naaseh responded have no other example that is similar to this billboard. All the other billboards are for off premise advertising, not for onsite businesses to advertise. This is the first one; staff did not include the breakdown.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated if the City Council wanted to put a threshold saying that it is $40,000 annually assuming it is 50/50 or so and if it goes beyond the threshold maybe the annual compensation to the city changes, the City Council has the discretion to request that.

It does create complicated auditing and accounting issues for staff. She wanted the City Council to be mindful that they have billboards on the 157 -acre site that potentially one day will come before the City Council. The deal we had with the outlet mall with CAM on those billboards it was going to be a 50/50 revenue sha ring with the city so 50% of the revenues would come to the city. She stated as a comparison.

Director Naaseh stated the city is in total control with the DAs which is a case-by-case basis.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing; and
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2. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only and with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 21 -2119, entitled, "AN

UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
22-19 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND WIN
CHEVROLET PROPERTIES, LLC, TO (1) REMOVE TWO
EXISTING DOUBLE-SIDED ON-SITE DIGITAL SIGNS AND (2)
INSTALL ONE 64 -FOOT HIGH DOUBLE -SIDED OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING SIGN ("REPLACEMENT DIGITAL BILLBOARD")
ALONG A PORTION OF THE I -405 FREEWAY CORRIDOR,
ZONED CA, LOCATED AT 2201 E 223 RD STREET (APN
7315-040-013).

ACTION: It was moved to Introduce Ordinance No. 21-2119, as read by title only with further reading waived, as amended with all requests from staff with the minimum of five advertisements and sharing of the City logo, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 29. 2021-704 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REDISTRICTING OF

ESTABLISHED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS BASED ON THE
RESULTS OF THE 2 020 DECENNIAL CENSUS ON

REDISTRICTING

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago gave the Public Hearing report.

City Manager Landers introduced Assistant City Manager John Raymond who gave a report. He introduced Andrew Westall with Bear Demographics, Inc.

Andrew Westall gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Summary of Redistricting Law, Criteria, and Process 2021-22 City Council Redistricting Process.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes commended Andrew Westall on his report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton thanked Andrew Westall for his comprehensive report and look forward to the maps.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear thanked Andrew Westall for his presentation. He stated his concern of some neighborhoods comments about not wanting their neighborhoods split.
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated Andrew Westall gave a very thorough report. He inquired about upcoming public hearings and if they will be televised and how can residents be a part of the process.

Andrew Westall responded the City will put up a redistricting website that is required by State law that will have all the information in Spanish and Tagalog accessible . He stated will discuss with City staff if can have the public hearings and workshops virtually or hybrid.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 9:27 P.M.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear inquired about three speakers at the Community Center. City Manager Landers confirmed there are no speakers.

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:29 P.M.

Recommendation: 1. OPEN the public hearing;

2. TAKE public testimony; and

3. CLOSE the public hearing.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed and for staff to proceed with redistricting with no objection heard.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the next workshop.

Assistant City Manager Raymond responded the next workshop is on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. to be held at the Carson Community Center.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted the workshop dates are listed on the agenda report.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked which public workshops will the demographer be represented. Assistant City Manager Raymond responded there is one workshop per district where Andrew Westall will be present and the others would be himself attending the workshops.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to include the list of workshop dates at the next agenda. Assistant City Manager Raymond responded in the affirmative which there is a workshop per district.

Andrew Westall noted his availability and staff will provide the flyer with the workshop dates.

Item No. 30. 2021-884 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-2120, AMENDING THE CARSON ZONING

ORDINANCE REGARDING PERMITTED US ES IN THE

INDUSTRIAL ZONES FOR REGULATED AND
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NONREGULATED SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS, AND REGARDING NONCONFORMITIES FOR

USE OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (CITY COUNCIL)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 9:32 P.M.

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago gave the Public Hearing report.

Director Naaseh gave a report and requested to continue this item off calendar and will readvertise the Public Hearing.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton exited the meeting at 9:33 P.M.)

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:33 P.M.

Recommendation: 1. OPEN the public hearing, and

2. TAKE public testimony, and

3. CLOSE the public hearing, and

4. CONTINUE the public hearing off calendar and re -notice the hearing for a future date.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes removed the Public Hearing at the request of staff who will re -notice the Public Hearing for a future date with no objection heard.

DISCUSSION: (Items 31 to 34)

Item No. 31. 2021-775 FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL

REPORT (CITY COUNCIL)

Director Rahmani gave a report.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton reentered the meeting at 9:35 P.M.)

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested information about the innovative progressive program to help the existing businesses to stay in business, consider supporting some type of new small business assistance program; and assist Carson- based businesses ( mom and pop businesses). He would like to meet with City Manager and staff.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee consisting of herself and Council Member Hicks already discussed the idea on how to save the small business es and asked to hire an Economic Development Consultant to assist as requested by M ayor Pro Tem Dear. She inquired about the request for proposal 169
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(RFP).

City Manager Landers noted the RFP is already advertised and received six robust bids.

Assistant City Manager Raymond will provide information with the assistance of the Economic Development Consultant and bring a recommendation to the City Council.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested an update on the small business grants and loans.

City Manager Landers noted the small business grants and loans information is in the report of the COVID-19 update of Item No. 33 on this agenda. Director Rahmani noted the last section of the agenda report briefly mentions the American Rescue Plan Act Fund and the purpose of the money.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks referred to the E -Commerce mentioned by Director Rahmani. He referred to the Mid-Year Budget review namely item s on the shelf that will be ready such as road repairs, potholes, street work, trees in place, economic forecast, and prepare for the Super Bowl.

Director Rahmani mentioned President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill. Most cities include the City to start forming a policy and planning team to have a relevant proposal to compete for the money to bring to the City. The Executive Team is working on a plan for next year and will make sure to tap in the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure.

City Manager Landers stated there is focus in the President’s bill on infrastructure related to regional infrastructure that is assisting the ports and will be looking for some of the money.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about Measure M and Oil Tax if reflected in the surplus.

Director Rahmani referred to Measure C Oil Business Tax for the City Attorney to address.

City Manager Landers noted Closed Session item on December 7, 2021 meeting to discuss the oil tax.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked how much receiving from the oil tax. Director Rahmani responded the actual revenue from the Oil Tax averages $4 million to $4.2 million annually.

City Manager Landers stated she will come back with a report on the audits on December 7, 2021, assisted by the City Attorney. City Attorney Soltani responded in the affirmative.

Director Rahmani stated when Measure C was on the ballot based on MRS consulting forecast about $24 million which did not materi alize resulted in the audit and want to understand the taxpayers understanding of the ordinance and resolution which was a great idea. City Attorney stated to not focus on one taxpayer and look at all of them; have enough data that shows that can have conversation that can discuss the deviation between what the forecast was and what the actuals are. His forecast in the budget is still based on actuals. If changes then will put City’s net position in a better position.
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Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear mentioned Utility Tax that is going to expire and need to work on a coalition for that.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted she and Council Member Hilton are on the committee and had a meeting with key players.

City Manager Landers reminded the Mayor and City Council the next step to do survey similar to what was done before the sales tax measure for better i nformation to give staff direction .

Director Rahmani is working on the RFP.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated once the survey comes back in she and Council Member Hilton will be meeting with the team again to make a recommendation to the City Council.

Director Rahmani thanked his staff and introduced Ralston Turner, Senior Budget Analyst, who gave his background and offered comments.

City Manager Landers offered comments about Senior Budget Analyst Ralston Turner.

Recommendation: Receive and File the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Report.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.

Item No. 32. 2021-870 CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE CITY HOMELESS PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)

Assistant City Manager Roberts gave a PowerPoint presentation on the City Homeless Plan Update. He thanked staff Mike Whittiker, Jr., Dani Cook, Dara Sandoval, Amanda Valorosi for all their efforts with the Carson's Homeless Resource Fair.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the process to assist a homeless person. Assistant City Manager Roberts responded to Council Member Hicks.

City Manager Landers offered additional comments regarding the city homeless plan.

Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.

Item No. 33. 2021-871 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any direction.

ACTION: Presentation and discussion was held as follows:

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(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks exited the meeting at 10:19 P.M.)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the Federal funds for businesses and small businesses. Assistant City Manager Roberts responded the information is in the COVID-19 update report.

City Manager Landers referred to Page 4 of the staff report of the Small Business Programs.

Assistant City Manager Roberts noted Vaccination and Booster Clinics information is also noted in the staff report.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reentered the meeting at 10:23 P.M.)

Discussion ensued regarding vaccination administered to children.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she c an work with staff on appropriate waiver forms.

It was moved to keep the City Council meeting operating after 11:00 P.M., if necessary, to complete the agenda on motion of Dear and Davis-Holmes concurring with no objection heard.

Item No. 34. 2021-875 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or

2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or

3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE de legates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations of this action in writing;

5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act.

ACTION: Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davi s-Holmes r emoved Rick Pulido , her uncontested appointment, from the Environmental C ommission. She a ppointed Celia Villalpando as Alternate 2 to the Environmental Commission.

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Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested to plac e an asterisk next to the names of the uncontested appointments by the Mayor and Council Members who do not require a ratification vote and to add to the next staff report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton inquired about his previous request regarding his appointee who is an employee on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.

City Manager Landers confirmed there is no conflict of Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton’s appointee Frankie Stewar t on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission if the employee is part time.

It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Celia Villalpando as Alternate 2 on the Environmental Commission on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear noted R ick Pulido is the Chair of the Environmental Commission.

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 35)

Item No. 35. 2021-836 APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 21-2121, ADDING CHAPTER 11 TO ARTICLE V OF THE

CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT REGULATIONS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1383 FOR FOOD AND

ORGANICS RECYCLING AND RELATED SOLID WASTE AND

RECYCLING PROCESSING AND REPORTING

Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by Title Only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT "Ordinance N o. 21 -2121: "AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11 TO ARTICLE V
(COMMENCING WITH SECTION 51101 ET SEQ.) OF THE

CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED 'SPECIFIC

REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL

REDUCTION, RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION,'

TO ENACT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE
BILL (SB) 1383 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD AND

ORGANICS RECYCLING AND RELATED SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING PROCESSING AND REPORTING; ADOPTION OF

AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
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QUALITY ACT." (Exhibit 1)

ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 21-2121, as read by title only, on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Absent: None

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

This item was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Rev. James Stewart McKnight
Mable Cleary Farrington
Bo Warren
Monica Figueroa

City Manager Landers requested to add Frank Benson to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

City Manager Landers announced the County Department of Public Works lost their first worker to COVID-19, who was 54 years old, and requested to add him to the memorial adjournments.

She will provide the name.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced the H omegoing Celebration of Gil Smith’s son, on Friday, November 19, 2024 , at 11:00 A.M. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to provide information to the City Manager.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF

THE PUBLIC)

This item was heard after Item No. 35.

Kim Cortado - Parks and Recreation Commissioner
• Basketball registration through December 4; 2021; can register online through ActiveNet on the City website
• Turkey Grab and Go hosted by Mayor, November 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Carson Event Center parking lot; must be a Carson resident and show proof of residency • Turkey Thanksgiving Grab and Go hosted by Council Member Hicks, November 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1249 174
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E. Carson Street, Carson; must be a Carson resident; one meal box per vehicle • Country Western Fair , November 20, 2024 , from 2:00 P. M. to 7:00 P.M. at Dominguez Park
• Requested Council Member Hilton to convey congratulations to Ms. President Hilton

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested the following items to a future agenda:

• Process and the ordinance come to fruition of the mobilehome park zoning ordinance • Ordinance to eliminate the amendment known as the dictator amendment that requires a super majority of the City Council to place an item on the agenda in the two-step process

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the ordinance for the mobilehome park was included in the City Charter and asked City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani to elaborate.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated the City Council and the City Charter put provisions which states that the City should adopt mobilehome park zones. There was directive to staff to start working on the zones. At that time, the staff report to the City Council noted that it would be done in conjunction with the General Plan amendment. After Mayor Pro Tem Dear came on the City Council, he asked about it and staff stated they would be working o n it in conjunction with the General Plan. Getting close to bringing the General Plan to the City Council.

The overlay zone has been vetted and the direction is to have the entire City to have an overlay zone so all the mobilehome parks can be protected wh ich will go to the Planning Commission with other zone changes . She wi ll do a briefing for the City Council before the Planning Commission.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that she, City Attorney, City Manager, and Director Naaseh have been meeting on this.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated it is two years overdue and requested to do as soon as possible.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated to staff will bring back when ready.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks conveyed message from Jeannette Gonzales with GBros Promotional Products and Services, to the Mayor and City Council how grateful and happy she was to be selected to be honored as a small business in the City. She was upset that the technology did not work for her at the last City Council meeting to be conveyed.

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following:

• Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Drive-Thru, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the new supermarket in South Carson across the street from the Scottsdale neighborhood together with Council Member-Elect Arleen Rojas; the criteria is a person representing a family in need
• El Fresco Supermarket one year anniversary, December 2, 2021 • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank dry goods food giveaway • Goodie bag from the Port of Long Beach, Los Angeles
• Drive-thru events handling all COVID-19 pandemic protocols will be in place; criteria is a person representing a family in need

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked the City Manager on the status of the new market representative to be recognized at a City Council meeting.

City Manager Landers stated staff reached out to the representative of the market and asked if they could come to a meeting at the beginning of the year since they will not open until April.

Mayor and City Council wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

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 10:49 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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Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/
Deputy Authority Secretary
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2021
5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order a t 5:02 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Arleen Rojas

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Jim Dear (Entered at 5:08 P.M.

Also Present:

Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sharon Landers, City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David Roberts, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Tarik Rahmani, Director of F inance; Robert Lennox, Director of Community Services; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

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Item No. 1. 2021-933 BISHOP NELSON, FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CARSON

Bishop Nelson announced the 80 th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He gave the invocation.

(Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear entered the meeting at 5:08 P.M.)

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 - 5)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)

This item was heard after Item No. 32.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes congratulated Council Member Arleen Rojas on her election.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.

(Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear exited the meeting at 5:11 P.M.)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) - None

RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 5:18 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 5:37 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present except Dear absent.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Item No. 2. 2021-904 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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 one case.

ACTION: At 6:46 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported as a result of some discussions with the County there has been a Reimbursement Agreement that has been under discussion with the City. The City Council unanimously authorized the City to enter into that Reimbursement Agreement where the County reimburses the City for all of its costs associated with the Relocation Program. In addition, the County is now allowing cities technical staff members to be privy to technical meetings and the County will be providing the City with 178
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information regarding water testing issues and other environmental data that the City has been asking for.

Item No. 3. 2021-926 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three cases.

ACTION: At 6:46 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was n o reportable action taken.

Item No. 4. 2021-946 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 titles of such litigation are as follows: CAM-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Age ncy to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461 and CAM -Carson, LLC v. City of Carson and
Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency,
Second District Court of Appeal Case No. B312729.

ACTION: At 6:46 P.M ., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action taken.

Item No. 5. 2021-863 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management of City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME
Local 809.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 6. 2021-861 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM SENATOR STEVEN

BRADFORD

Senator Steven Bradford gave a legislative update.

(Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear reentered the meeting at 5:38 P.M.)
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Senator Bradford commended the newly elected official Arleen Rojas. He stated he represents the 35tth Senate District in which Carson is a part of . He highlighted the following seven measures the Governor signed:

Senate Bill (SB) 2 - Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act (Ross was a young African American man who was shot and killed in 2018 by the Gardena Police Dep artment by simply running away from the police .) This bill allows us to decertify police officers ( removing rogue officers).

SB 796 - Bruce's Beach Bill (couple purchased property in 1912 for $1,200 and created a bath house, lodge, and cafe and day it opened until city took property away it was a thriving success; afforded African Americans who were denied beach access and recreational opportunities)

SB 655 – Insurance Diversity Bill

SB 26 - Fair Pay to Play Act 2.0

SB 586 - Criminal administrative fees

Budget: Secured $140 million for the district; $60 mil lion for CSUDH, $50 million for Charles Drew University School of Medicine and Science, $10 million for Martin Luther King Hospital, $3 million for Sheryl Community Center for Boys and Girls Community Center in Wilmington

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested how much was secured for Carson.

Senator Bradford responded $60 million was secured for CSUDH and City must place their request for the City.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear thanked Senator Bradford for representing the City well. He offered comments regarding the Bruce Beach legislation and requested he consider projects in Carson.

Mayor and City Council commended Senator Bradford for a great job in Sacramento.

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Senator Bradford administered the oath to City Clerk-Elect Myla Rahman.

City Clerk Myla Rahman offered comments and words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes welcomed City Clerk Myla Rahman to the City of Carson on behalf of the City.

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 7. 2021-919 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR INCIDENT

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Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 31 at 6:57 P.M.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked everyone for joining the meeting and gave a background report. She introduced Russ Bryden from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.

Russ Bryden thanked the Mayor, City Council, and the City for their collaboration and trust over the past two months as we work to manage the impacts of the incident together. He acknowledged partner agencies , the County Departments of Public Health, Fire, the Office of Emergency Management and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. He gave a n operational update on the Dominguez Channel incident. He spoke about the Reimbursement Assistance Program which will end on December 10, 2021 and asked residents to provide their reimbursement requests by December 16, 2021 at 11:59 P.M. The Victoria Community Regional Park to remain open until December 10, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. for assistance and air purifiers. Call 211 for assistance and information. He spoke about recovery long term restoration to be a collaborative effort. He introduced members of his team.

Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested the County to consider extending the time for those to gather receipts.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated his interest in the long term revitalization of a healthy habitat starting with at least as far north as the Gardena Willows which is a wetlands that is being restored in the process in the City of Gardena and City of Los Angeles; hoping to work with the City, County and other entities who can seek funding from federal source s, state sources, foundations, etc. to make this a major project to make a healthy habitat. He encouraged the County to approach it from the direction starting with the Gardena Willows; make it a complete project from national fresh water marsh land to the ocean.

He would like to make it happen securing funds or getting attention from the right people. The City and County will make good partners in cooperating to make a healthy habitat.

Russ Bryden acknowledged Council Member Dear’s comments.

Council Member Hicks thanked Russ Bryden for his report. He stated he concurs with his colleague to request an extension for individuals turning in paperwork until the first of the year.

In addition, there are s till some residents complaining of odor in certain areas of the city. How are we going to address those who are still having concerns along the channel especially at the corner of Chico Street and 213 th Street (District 3) ? What can the County do to assure the residents are still being adhered to because of concerns from the residents?

Russ Bryden responded the best thing to do is Call 211 (County’s information line) and report experiencing the smell and will dispatch teams immediately. The estuary itself does not appear to be producing hydrogen sulfide at all and probably a lingering pocket.

Russ Bryden suggested also calling the AQMD smog line.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear announced he served his colleagues with a notice of an order for a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers.

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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to add Item No. 24 (Tree Maintenance Services) to the Special Meeting agenda, with no objection heard.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

Ana Meni
Point of information clarification regarding time limit as to why being reduced to two minutes considering there is not an excessive amount of people who wish to speak under Oral Communications and the meeting is to end by 11:00 P.M. She heard a remark that the Mayor and City Council are to leave the meeting by 7:30 P.M. which is not grounds to end Oral Communications.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes allowed Ana Meni to speak for three minutes.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated for the record that the Presiding Officer (Mayor) has full discretion regarding the amount of time but the Mayor allowed three minutes for Ana Meni to speak and that is fine.

Ana Meni – Items No. 7, 30, and 32
Stated there are issues regarding the Reimbursement Program; why is the city not pursuing advocating for the residents the per diem is $66 that the County is putting; the Director of Finance did not identify that it should be $74 per person per day; the City has not been looking in to it and went to Assemblyman Mike Gipson who is looking into it and need to bring to the City Council’s attention; the County is short -changing the city; lack of outreach; the information regarding those placed in hotel who do not know that they can put in per diem which is separate from the hotel reimbursement; residents asked for financial assistance with electricity and bills because the city has not expanded their assistance program in regards to this and they are asking for that because they did as a City and the County asked which is run your AC 24/7, run your air purifiers 24/7 with no assistance; the environmental AQMD reading was over 13,000 pbv, therefore, stop saying 7,000; no mention of notice of violation the AQMD ser ved which is not recognized in the agenda; disheartened and disgusted with how the City Manager has been handling everything and is it because they are more focused on the article from 2 Urban Girls about corruption continues in Carson where the current Director of Human Resources had an embezzlement issue; we need the City Council to be our advocate and we are not getting that and it bothers her that the city has known about this for quite some time and yet she is still in the payroll working

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 8. 2021-930 APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 6, 2021 CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Item No. 8 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

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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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vic e Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 9 - 30)

This item was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear requested to remove Item No. 24 for discussion at the Special Meeting on December 9, 2021, with no objection heard.

It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton.

City Manager Landers noted the updated staff report and resolutions. The joint power authority getting the insurance from had asked us to make some change in their resolution to make a clarification. It does not change the substance of Item No. 23.

The motion to approve Consent Items No. 9 to 30, except Item No. 24, was unanimously approved by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, 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. 9. 2021-940 Resolution No. 21 -173, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,442,961.24, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 160412 THROUGH 160705

ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 10. 2021-917 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY AD HOC COMMITTEES

AND CONSIDER ELIMINATING CERTAIN AD HOC

COMMITTEES (CITY COUNCIL)

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and Boards Consolidation Ad Hoc Committee.

2. ELIMINATE by minute order the City Clerk Vacancy Ad Hoc Committee.

3. ELIMINATE by minute order the Hero Pay Ad Hoc Committee.

4. RECEIVE and FILE the informational updates provided in this report.

ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 11. 2021-897 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No.11 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 12. 2021-900 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 13. 2021-927 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-176 IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE
P. RIZAL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -176 "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN HONOR OF THE 125 TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE P. RIZAL"

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 14. 2021-871 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 15. 2021-920 CONSIDER CANCELING THE DECEMBER 21, 2021,

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY MINUTE ORDER
(CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE canceling the December 21, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting by minute order.

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 16. 2021-814 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN SOCCER COMPANY INC., NEXGEN SALES, AND PROTIME

SPORTS FOR ON -CALL PURCHASE OF YOUTH SPORTS

UNIFORMS AS NEEDED (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. WAIVE any irregularities in the proposals received, pursuant to CMC 2611(b)(4); and

2. AWARD and APPROVE a three -year on-call contract services agreement, with two (2) one -year extensions at the City's discretion, to AMERICAN SOCCER COMPANY INC., dba Score
Sports, for the provision of youth sports uniforms, at a not-to-exceed contract sum of $600,000.00 for the initial three-year contract term (Exhibit No. 7; the "ASC Contract"); and

3. AWARD and APPROVE a three -year on-call contract services agreement, with two (2) one -year extensions at the City's discretion, to NEXGEN SALES for the provision of youth sports uniforms, at a not-to-exceed contract sum of $450,000.00 for the initial three -year contract term (Exhibit No. 8; the "Nex Gen Contract"); and

4. AWARD and APPROVE a three -year on-call contract services agreement, with two (2) one -year extensions at the City's discretion, to PROTIME SPORTS, INC. for the provision of youth sports uniforms, at a not -to-exceed contract sum of $500, 000.00 for the initial three -year contract term (Exhibit No. 9; the "ProTime Sports Contract"); and

5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the ASC Contract, the NexGen Contract, and the ProTime Sports contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 17. 2021-815 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES

AGREEMENT TO BOB AUERBACH PHOTOGRAPHY FOR

ON-CALL YOUTH SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES (CITY

COUNCIL

Recommendation: 1. WAIVE any irregularities in the proposal received, pursuant to CMC 2611(b)(4); and

2. AWARD and APPROVE a three -year on-call contract services agreement, with two (2) one -year extensions at the City's discretion, to BOB AUERBACH PHOTOGRAPHY for the provision of youth sports photography services, at a not-to-exceed contract sum of $141,000.00 for the initial three-year contract term (Exhibit No. 4; the "Agreement"); and

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 18. 2021-918 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER
CORPORATION (C -18-036) FOR LANDSCAPE MEDIAN

MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: Take the following actions:

1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Swayzer Corporation landscape services through December 31st, 2022 and increase the contract amount by $265,800 for a total amended not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,204.00.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 19. 2021-901 CONSIDER APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO

CHOURA VENUE SERVICES TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE

CATERING SERVICES AT THE CONGRESSWOMAN

JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2022

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the proposed "Amendment No. 4 to C ontract Services Agreement to Provide Exclusive Catering Services at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson" between the City and Choura Venue Services (Exhibit No. 4; "Amendment No. 4"); AND

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 20. 2021-903 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS, AND A

RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO

PARTICIPATE IN T HE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
(CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Settlement Participation Form for the City's participation in the National Opioid Settlement with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and AmerisourceBergen Corporation; and

2. APPROVE Settlement Participation Form for the City's participation in the National Opioid Settlement with Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ortho -McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc.; and

3. APPROVE the California State -Subdivision Agreement
Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds – Distributor Settlement; and

4. APPROVE the California State -Subdivision Agreement
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Regarding Distribution an d Use of Settlement Funds – Janssen Settlement; and

5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents identified in
Recommendation Nos. 1 through 4; and

6. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements, including, but not limited to, the transmittal of the executed documents in Recommendation Nos. 1 through 4 (as necessary and applicable).

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2021-911 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMEND BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR ROBERTSON'S READY MIX, LTD., AND
ROADLINE PRODUCTS, INC.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to amend PO #22200095 for Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd. not to exceed $95,000.00 as defined by Purchasing Ordinance 17-1609, Section 2611 (e).

2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to amend PO #22200309 for Roadline Products, Inc. not to exceed $96,995.00.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 22. 2021-912 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO PB

LOADER CORPORATION, FRESNO, CA, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
ISX12G ENGINE, DUAL SADDLE CNG FUEL, AND
TUB-STYLE DUMP BODY IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,663.73
AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-174 AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE the bidding requirements of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(e) (sole source purchasing);

2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing as allowed by Section 2611 (g) and issue a purchase order in the amount of $289,663.73 for one new 2023 Freightliner 114SD ISX12G Engine, Dual Saddle CNG Fuel, and Tub -Style Dump Body;

3. ADOPT Resolution No. 21-174 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND."

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 23. 2021-881 CONSIDER: (1) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM CALTIP; (2) ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22

BUDGET IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE DIVISION

PROPOSITION A FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRANSIT
INSURANCE; AND (3) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION PROPOSITION C

FUND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED

DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the purchase of transit liability insurance from CalTIP with a limit of $25,000,000 and self -insured retention (deductible) of $250,000, at an an nual premium of $112,931. The initial premium will be prorated for the remaining term of CalTIP's policy period through April 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 1, p. 11) (the "Insurance Coverage"); and

2. APPROVE the CalTIP joint powers agreement (Exhibit No. 1, pp. 1-10); and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute same and any related documents as necessary to bind the Insurance Coverage, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -155, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN THE

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE DIVISION PROPOSITION A
FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRANSIT INSURANCE"
(Exhibit No. 2); and

4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -162, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN THE

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION PROPOSITION C

FUND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED

DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET" (Exhibit No. 3).

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 24. 2021-915 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICES INC. TO PROVIDE TREE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a three-year contract to Great Scott Tree Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,500,615.00 to provide tree planting and maintenances services with two additional one-year extensions at the City's sole discretion; AND

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as to form by the City Attorney and REQUIRE any exercise of the optional extension to be presented to the City Council for approval.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the City Council Special Meeting on December 9, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. with no objection heard.

Item No. 25. 2021-916 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2, TO

SUPPORT THE CITY IN REQUIRED MANAGEMENT AND
INITIAL STARTUP FOR PROJECT 1515 -CARSON

STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST
PARK AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-160 AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

2. APPROVE Resolution No. 21 -160, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021 -2022 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000."

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement and the Resolution, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 26. 2021-922 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-163, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -163, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING REVISED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR EQUIPMENT
SERVICE WORKER."

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 27. 2021-923 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-164, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY
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ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -164, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES MANAGER."

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 28. 2021-924 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 21-165, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY

ADOPTING A REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION

SPECIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY ADMINISTRATOR

NON-POTABLE WATER AND A TITLE CHANGE TO

STORMWATER ENGINEER (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -165, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CIITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED

JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY

ADMINISTRATOR NON -POTABLE WATER AND A TITLE
CHANGE TO STORMWATER ENGINEER."

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 29. 2021-913 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING

THE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY

TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE TELECONF ERENCING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(E) FOR A CONTINUED 30 -DAY PERIOD (CITY

COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY)

Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -167, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND THE CARSON

SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED

TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE

MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE

TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) FOR A CONTINUED
30-DAY PERIOD." (Exhibit No. 1)''
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ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 30. 2021-914 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION CONTINUING IN

EFFECT THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED

TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -168, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL
EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 21 -147
RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR (Exhibit No.
1)."

ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 31)

Item No. 31. 2021-873 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 21-153 OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE

PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN FOR

THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION

PROGRAM

Item No. 31 was heard after the second Closed Session Report at 6:49 P.M.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented the item.

Deputy City Clerk /Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago gave the Public Hearing report.

City Manager Landers presented the item.

Director Naaseh gave a report.

Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear stated staff did a good job with the report.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 6:56 P.M.

Upon inquiry, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago confirmed there were no public comments.

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing.

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the public hearing, and

2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -153, "AUTHORIZING FILING THE A PPLICATION AND ADOPTION

OF THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN

FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
PROGRAM".

3. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents for the program including the grant agreement as approved to form by the City Attorney.

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 Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

DISCUSSION: (Item 32)

Item No. 32. 2021-932 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 21 -170; A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 2,
2021, THE RESULTS FOR CONTEST OF MEMBER OF CITY
COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 AND CITY CLERK, AND

CONDUCTING THE OFFICIAL SWEARING-IN PROCESS

ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTION

Item No. 32 was heard after Item No. 1

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear asked if anyone remarked about today being Pe arl Harbor Day . Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes confirmed the announcement of Pearl Harbor Day by Bishop Nelson earlier in the meeting.

City Manager Landers gave a report.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -170, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 2,
2021, THE RESULTS FOR CONTEST OF MEMBER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 AND CITY CLERK"

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ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Da vis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago administered the oath to Council Member-Elect Arleen Rojas.

Council Member-Elect Arleen Rojas offered comments and words of gratitude.

ORDINANCE SECOND READING – None.

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

This item was heard after Item No. 8.

Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Josephine Johnson
Marjoe Sipin Alegre
Elisa McGhee

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Mary Winston to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF

THE PUBLIC)

This item was heard after Oral Communications (Council Members).

Kim Cortado – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissioner Announced/reported the following:
• Winterfest, Saturday, December 11, 2021; from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center; register at Activenet
• Staff did an excellent job at the Tree Lighting event held on December 1, 2021 • Taking registration for the Basketball season on Activenet

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton exited the meeting at 7:28 P.M.)

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• Wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
• Wished everyone Good Night

William Koons
Spoke about the Dominguez Channel’s future, benefits, and solution

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton reentered the meeting at 7:29 P.M.)

Paz Velasquez
Announced/reported the following:
• Requested the Community Civic Engagement Board be reactivated • Congratulated Council Member Arleen Rojas on her election • Requested approval of Resolution No. 2 1-176 recognizing December 30 th as Dr. Jose Rizal a national holiday in the Philippines as a National Heroes Day

Mayor Davis-Holmes and Mayor Pro Tem Dear noted Resolution No. 21-176 was approved on the Consent calendar.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS – None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

This item was heard again after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced there will be a Special Meeting of the City Council to be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 5:00 P.M.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear wished everyone Good Night and Happy Holidays.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items earlier in the meeting.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

This item was heard after Senator Steve Bradford administered the Oath to City Clerk-Elect Myla Rahman.

The meeting was recessed at 5:59 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Unfinished Closed Session.
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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvene d at 6:46 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Closed Session Item No. 2

As a result of discussions with the County there has been a Reimbursement Agreement that's been under discussion with the City. The City Council unanimously authorized the City to enter into that Reimbursement Agreement where the County reimburses t he City for all of its costs associated with the Relocation Program. In addition, the County has now allowing cities technical staff members to be pr ivy to technical meetings and the County will be providing the City with information regarding water testing issues and other environmental data that the City has been asking for.

Closed Session Item No. 3

No reportable action was taken.

Closed Session Item No. 4

No reportable action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.

____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

______________________________________
Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/
Deputy Authority Secretary

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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2021
5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members Present:

Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear, Council Member Jawane Hilton, Council Member Cedric Hicks, and Council Member Arleen Rojas

Also Present:

Monica Cooper, City Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, City Attorney; David Roberts, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works

FLAG SALUTE:

Council Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Mayor Pro Tem Dear requested a moment of silence to recognize all the women and men serving in the Armed Forces.

Council Member Hilton gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Items 1 to 2)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) - None

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
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RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 5:09 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 6:47 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:

Item No. 1. 2021-887 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in four cases.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Item No. 2. 2021-899 PUBLIC EMPLO YEE APPOINTMENT / EMPLOYMENT

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL

OR RELEASE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) for purposes of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee (for the position of the City Manager).

ACTION: The City Council authorized to put the City Manager on paid Administrative Leave and they appointed Mr. David Roberts as the Acting City Manager while she is on paid Administrative Leave.

SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM

City Attorney Soltani asked the City Council to add a Subsequent Need Item for declaring the position of the City Clerk vacant based on the Election s Code. If the City Council is not able to reach consensus on an appointment of a City Clerk to fill the vacancy. If the City Council is interested to have an election to meet the June deadline election because you have to notice it 114 days, you would have to declare the office vacant tonight . If the City Council waits until January, you would not make it. The timeline would not work out to make it for the June election and you would have to wait until November. That is why she is asking the City Council to add it as a Subsequent Need Item. She has a resolution declaring the office of the City Clerk vacant and shared with the City Council and has copies available for the public. She requested a resolution number from the Deputy City Clerk.

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seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Hicks, and Council Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

RECESS:

The meeting was recessed at 6:51 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)

Ana Meni
Inquired why the City Clerk vacancy was not properly added on the agenda by the City Manager who is now placed on Administrative Leave ; requested clarification regarding the Special Meeting notice that was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear at the previous meeting; did not include the Tree Contract and that item was added on the agenda tonight but not the City Clerk item; the report City Attorney Soltani gave regarding the City Clerk vacancy – she did not identify how the City was notified of the vacancy; she submitted a Public Records Act Request (PRAR) Form and read Myla Rahman’s resignation letter dated December 7, 2021 she tendered to the city. City Management let down the community by not properly informing the Mayor and City Council in a formal capacity which should have been the City Council agenda. Staff was able to update the agenda face to add on newly sworn in Council Member Arleen Rojas and also deemed that the City Clerk position was vacant but they did not make an effort to put an agenidized item to formally report to the Mayor and City Council; bringing attention the let down, the disconnect with City management of not doing their due diligence and should have added this item on the agenda; she asked if there was another amended Special Meeting Notice because the Tree Contract was not on the Special Meeting Notice.

Mayor Davis-Holmes responded she requested the Tree Contract item be added to the Special Meeting agenda at the last City Council meeting.

Mayor Davis-Holmes and Mayor Pro Tem Dear confirmed there was no objection heard to add the Tree Contract item to the Special Meeting agenda.

This item was heard again after Item No. 4.

Representative from Great Scott Tree Services Inc.

Spoke about the original request for proposal (RFP) regarding the cost of the insurance and the existing contract

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DISCUSSION: (Item 3)

Item No. 3. 2021-952 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICES INC. TO PROVIDE TREE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

Item No. 3 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Director Whitman gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear referred to the 12 -Month Tree Trimming Plan slide and inquired about areas in District 2, Distric t 1, District 4 and why is it focused on District 3. Director Whitman responded to his inquiry.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked if trees are to be trimmed in a schedule; any plans to bring in other types of trees; any plans to improve the tree wells. Director Whitman responded to his question.

Council Member Hilton stated he was taken back how staff changed the requirements on the floor and explained it ; received an email this morning regarding the bids were not accurate; referred to another email from the United Pacific Service Incorporation; his hesitation is he saw they changed the scope or the insurance services last time which was walked on and Mayor and City Council did not get a chance to look at it; he does not support the request for proposal (RFP) and recommends readvertising for RFP.

City Attorney Soltani stated the motion is to reject all bids.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a three -year contract to Great Scott Tree Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,500,615.00 to provide tree planting and maintenance services with two additional one-year extensions at the City's sole discretion; AND

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney and REQUIRE any exercise of the optional extension to be presented to the City Council for approval.

ACTION: It was moved to reject all bids and rebid to make sure everything in line on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None
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Item No. 4. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-178, DECLARING THE CITY

CLERK POSITION VACANT (CITY COUNCIL)

After Item No. 2, City Attorney Soltani asked the City Council to add a Subsequent Need Item for declaring the position of the City Clerk vacant based on the Elections Code. If the City Council is not able to reach consensus on an appointment of a City Cle rk to fill the vacancy. If the City Council is interested to have an election to meet the June deadline election because you have to notice it 114 days, you would have to declare the office vacant tonight. If the City Council waits until January, you would not make it; the timeline would not work out to make it for the June election and you would have to wait until November. That is why she is asking the City Council to add it as a Subsequent Need Item. She has a resolution declaring the office of the City Clerk vacant. She shared with the City Council and has copies available for the public. She requested a resolution number from the Deputy City Clerk.

It was moved to add the Subsequent Need (urgency) Item as Item No. 4 to the agenda for the resolution of the declaration of a vacancy in the City Clerk’s Office on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Hicks, and Council Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

Item No. 4 was heard after Item No. 3.

City Attorney Soltani noted Deputy City Clerk Simarago has a resolution number regarding the item which she provided as Resolution No. 21-178.

Council Member Hicks asked the official date the City Clerk vacated her position.

City Attorney Soltani responded in writing the City Clerk notified the City Council that she was resigning on December 8, 2021.

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21 -178 "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT A VACANCY

EXISTS IN THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND

ACKNOWLEDGING THE NEED TO FILL THE VACANCY
WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS OR HAVE THE VACANCY BE

SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ELECTION UNDER APPLICABLE
LAWS"

ACTION: It was moved to adopt Resolution No. 21 -178, as read by title only, on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

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Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Ma yor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Hicks, and Council Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS – None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

This item was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Council Member Hicks stated he was concerned that he asked the other Assistant City Manager who said he was not asked if he would like to be the City Manager and that he would love to do it; would like to know what the City Council was told and what is being said now is two different things. He expressed concern the City Council was told he was asked and said he did not want it but that it seems to be not the case.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated that it is a moot point because the decision was already made. He spoke to Assistant City Manager John Raymond several times and recalls him saying that he does not want to be the City Manager.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated what is being asked is if he was asked for this time.

Mayor and City Council congratulated Assistant City Manager David Roberts for his appointment as Acting City Manager. Mayor Davis-Holmes clarified Assistant City Manager John Raymond was not asked for this acting assignment.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked Acting City Manager David Roberts if he was asked.

Acting City Manager David Roberts responded he was not asked.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear noted new Acting City Manager David Roberts and the City Manager was put on Administrative Leave with pay.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated the question was asked did you ask Assistant City Manager John Raymond and you stated yes just to clarify.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated the question was asked and answered.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear wished everyone M erry Christmas, Happy N ew Year, Happy Kwanza, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays.

Council Member Rojas wished everyone H appy Holidays; clarified the City Manager was not suspended and was put on Administrative Paid Leave.

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Mayor Davis-Holmes announced the Snow Run Winter Fest on December 18, 2021, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at the Carson Community Center. Mayor is providing 500 toys with Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation to kids on a first-come, first-serve basis; 250 Turkey Giveaway on December 19, 2021, at Veterans Park; must register online.

Council Member Hicks announced Toy Giveaway on December 18, 2021, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Mills Park for Carson residents; must register.

Mayor Davis-Holmes wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. She thanked staff for joining the meeting.

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 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes to an adjourned special meeting to be held on December 13, 2021, at 5:30 P.M., Carson City Hall, Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor

ATTEST:

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Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL

ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2021
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

ROLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk Joy Simarago noted the roll:

Council Members Present:

Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear, Council Member Jawane Hilton, Council Member Cedric Hicks, and Council Member Arleen Rojas

Also Present:

Sunny Soltani, City Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., Acting City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager

FLAG SALUTE:

This item was heard after the Invocation.

Council Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Council Member Hilton gave the invocation.

DISCUSSION: (Item 1)

Item No. 1. 2021-928 CONSIDERATION FOR A PROCESS FOR OR APPOINTMENT

TO THE VACATED OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

City Attorney Soltani gave a report . As reported by Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. Myla Rahman was elected to serve through November 2022 for the unexpired term of the former City Clerk’s seat. Pursuant to City Charter Section 306, the process for filling the vacancy of the City 203
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Clerk is similar to the process of filling the vacancy for a vacant City Council seat. The options available are as follows:

Option 1 - Appoint a successor to the remainder of the term. If the City Council votes to fill the vacancy by appointment, the appointment must be made within 60 days from the commencement of the vacancy. The vacancy was declared by the City Council on December 9, 2021. Therefore, the City Council has until February 7, 2022 to fill the vacancy by appointment.

There is no legal requirement that the City Council use a particular method of appointment. In the past, the City Council has used an application process to fill vacanci es. Should the City Council wish to utilize the similar application process, they can instruct staff to use the applications from the past and staff can advertise the vacancy and provide an advertisement for the vacancy and obtain nominations. The City Council can also require additional criteria including completion of a candidate statement or other desired information the City Council may wish to consider. The City Council could appoint a subcommittee of Council Members to review the applications and bring recommendations back. It is within the City Council’s discretion to set up a process.

Option 2 - Bypass the process and call for a special election. If you want to call for a special election to elect a successor or if you cannot reach agreement on an appointment by February 7, 2022, then an election shall be called. The City Council can call an election for the next available state election which would be the June 7, 2022 election. However, please note that the June election would be approximately for a five -month term as the office expires in November 2022. If the City Council so in clines to allow this to go to an election, the City Council may consider sending it to a November 2022 election because you would have had an election for that expired term anyways. The fiscal impact would be approximately $500,000 of additional cost to have a special June election. However, if there is no appointment there is no additional cost and if it is a November election even though there is cost associated with that election that is an election that is scheduled for this Council body and for that Ci ty Clerk seat it would be a cost that the city would have to budget for regardless.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear inquired about the $500,000 cost and why the cost doubled.

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his inquiry.

Council Member Hicks stated he would hope not to go through the cost of having another election.

Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction for filling the City Clerk vacancy.

ACTION: It was moved to consider Monette Maria Gavino to be chosen as the incoming City Clerk to take the spot of Myla Rahman on motion of Rojas, seconded by Dear.

Council Member Hilton offered a substitute motion to appoint Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Director of Local Government and Community Relations at California State University Dominguez Hill s (CSUDH), to fill the City Clerk vacancy, seconded by Hicks.

During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked if Dr. Bradshaw will quit her job at CSUDH.
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Council Member Hilton stated he received many calls asking to be the next City Clerk and t hat Dr. Bradshaw will put things in perspective.

The substitute motion was carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Dear, Council Member Hilton, and Council Member Hicks
Noes: Council Member Rojas.

Abstain: None

Absent: None

Mayor Davis-Holmes directed staff to contact Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw and make arrangements for her to be sworn in tonight if she is available and to inform her that the City Council has voted to appoint her to the City Clerk position expiring November 2022.

Item No. 2. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM TO SEND LETTER OPPOSING THE

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAPPING

After the invocation, Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to add a Subsequent Need Item regarding the Assembly District. There is a 10-day requirement that the letter be sent and looking for collaboration with the City Attorney's Office along with staff to ensure that we have a comprehensive letter that could be sent on time on behalf of the City Council.

Mayor Davis-Holmes noted the Subsequent Need Item is the City of Carson has been divided.

The Assembly District has been divided into two Districts 65 and 69 with a south portion being a part of Long Beach. Therefore, adding Subsequent Need Item as Item No. 2 with no objection heard.

Item No. 2 was heard after Item No. 1.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked for a report.

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted there was a request for a subsequent need item due to the request to have a letter opposing the Assembly District mapping and want to ensure that there is a comprehensive letter that can be submitted on behalf of the city in collaboration with the City Attorney's Office ensuring that the letter is comprehensive and stating the opposition of the City Council to the possibility of the redistricting.

City Attorney Soltani noted Acting City Manager Roberts , Jr. gave her a draft of a letter he prepared and felt there is legal precedent that needs to be discussed about how it is against the law to divide communities. She suggested to add this item as a Subsequent Need Item for the following reasons: 1) The letter is from the entirety of the City Council who has to approve it and authorize it and 2) Would give time to put the legal support for the city's position. If Council could vote to authorize staff and the City Attorney's Office to draft a letter in opposition of the proposed State Assembly District map that would split the City of Carson. She stated is happy to draft the letter and circulate to the Council Members for their review and sent within the 10-day timeframe.

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Mayor Pro Tem Dear requested to see the map and the City Attorney mentioned illegal to divide communities but they are divided by the State Redistricting Commission is common.

City Attorney Soltani stated there are case laws that set parameters as to how that can be done effectively. There is an analysis that can be discussed that is missing from the current draft that she meant to say.

Recommendation: DISCUSS and AUTHORIZE staff to send letter opposing the assembly district mapping.

ACTION: Discussion was held as follows:

Mayor and City Council a uthorized staff and the City Attorney’s Office to draft a letter in opposition of the proposed State Assembly District map within the 10 -day timeframe with no objection heard.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked if map s of Assembly District 65 and Assembly District 69 are available.

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded the City Attorney has the maps and will provide copies to the Mayor and City Council.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated staff can also email the link of the maps she received and there is a questionnaire that residents can complete to state their concerns.

Council Member Hicks asked for the deadline date for submittal of letter.

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded the 10 days come s from the date of the notice received by email today which was dated yesterday, therefore, by December 23rd to respond.

He noted the City Attorney will draft the letter for the Mayor and City Council’s review.

Council Member Hilton stated to make sure the City Attorney is firm in saying to keep Carson together in one district.

Mayor Davis-Holmes stated community has similar characteristics and to make sure stay in new Assembly District 65.

Council Member Hilton inquired about the delegates who are a part of the County C entral Committee if they shift over.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear asked where Assembly District 64 is located in the proposed new maps.

Mayor Davis-Holmes responded Assembly District 64 becomes A ssembly District 65, just changing the number.

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. provided a copy of the map to the Mayor, City Council, and staff.

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Mayor Dear directed Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. to send link and inform the residents to complete a questionnaire on social media, etc.

Discussion ensued regarding the district map.

Mayor Davis -Holmes thanked staff for placing item on the agenda at short notice . She also thanked City Attorney Soltani.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS – None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member Hilton wished a Happy Birthday to Council Member Rojas son.

Council Member Rojas wished a Happy Birthday to her son Andrew Christian Rojas who is serving in the United States Navy. She thanked everyone for the birthday wishes.

Mayor Davis-Holmes wished a H appy Birthday to Council Member Rojas’ son Andrew and thanked him for serving the country. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Mayor Pro Tem Dear stated the City of Carson is moving forward with the right changes . He encouraged City employees to enjoy the holiday season and wished everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year.

Mayor Davis-Holmes asked the date of the Employee Christmas Party.

Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated a luncheon will be provided to the employees on December 22, 2021, confirming time with Director Lennox, buffet style in the atrium with social distancing.

Director Lennox noted buffet style in the atrium, socially distant.

City Attorney Soltani addressed Acting City Manager Roberts, Jr. that she always offers to pay for the employee luncheon and to reach out to her to sponsor it.

Mayor Davis-Holmes announced the following:
• Will be distributing 250 turkeys on December 19, 2021, at Veterans Park, at 3:00 P.M. • Toy Giveaway in conjunction with the Winter Fest on December 18, 2021, at the Carson Community Center; the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation will be distributing 500 plus toys; thanked the Carson Citizens Cultural Art s Foundation for supporting the city and their partnership with the city

Council Member Hicks announced/reported the following:
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
• Toy Giveaway for 500 Carson residents ages 2-12, December 18, 2021, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., at Mills Park; must register now which is up to 460 • Requested to adjourn meeting in memory of Vincent Fernandez, renowned singer

Council Member Hilton wished everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. 207
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

William Smalley
Relayed message from Homeowners Association B oard of Colony Cove Mobile Estates regarding the loss of the City Clerk; adamant about rejecting any consideration of spending funds for a Special Election due to a short period of time that they will spend in office; an appointment would be more appropriate and more economical to save money; asked the City Attorney some way to amend the employment contract whenever upper management personnel are placed in a position that may include a clause where if you choose to leave your position prior to the time before your term ends that you pay an exit fee to apply in a statewide search for a replacement.

If they are going to leave us and put us in an alert like that and cause us to spend m oney then they should help to soften the blow to the General Fund.

Mayor Davis-Holmes wished Happy Holidays to Mr. Smalley.

Council Member Rojas wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes.

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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor

ATTEST:

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Joy Simarago
Deputy City Clerk
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