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) Treat everyone courteouslyListen to others respectfullyExercise self-controlGive open-minded consideration to all viewpointsFocus on the issues and avoid personalizing debateEmbrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusivepublic process and rolls for forging sound decisions RULES OF DECORUM:
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The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the CityCouncil or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods.There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON theagenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The OralCommunications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by theCity Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024701 East Carson StreetCity Hall 5:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. PASTOR DAVID FIGUEROA FROM CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 - 4)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— 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.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — 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.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 1 case(s)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
5. REPORT FROM CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW CAPTAIN ALISE NORMAN
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE PRESENTATIONS (Items 7 - 15)
7. PRESENTATION AND INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER DAVID C. ROBERTS, JR.
8. PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY TO APL.DE.AP
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BILLYE BATES AS THE HONOREE TO THE LA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AS THE SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LARRY ITLIONG DAY (OCTOBER 25)
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED RIBBON WEEK (OCTOBER 23 -31)
14. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTH
15. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
16. APPROVAL OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 MINUTES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 17 - 27)
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.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-096
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-096
18. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
20. CONSIDER RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/ EMEREGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation (Exhibit No. 1).
21. CONSIDER APPROVING ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS AND THE
CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Access Agreement with CSUDH.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Access Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
22. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYEE UNIFORM AND LAUNDERING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610 — 2. AWARD Contract Service Agreement to Cintas Corporation No. 2 for a three-year six-month service agreement with the option for two (2) one (1) year extension periods in the amount of $ $275,169.44. (Exhibit 1). — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Cintas Uniform Company, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
23. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-091 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F025 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE DESIGN PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(033)]: UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM AVALON BOULEVARD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE; AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-095 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL
FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-091, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F025 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE DESIGN PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(033)]: UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM AVALON BOULEVARD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE.”
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-095, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS."
24. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE LEEBOY 8520C FROM NIXON-EGLI EQUIPMENT CO., AN AUTHORIZED
LEEBOY DEALER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures, as authorized under Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(g) (Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption).
— 2. APPROVE the City’s insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to include the LeeBoy 8520C, in the City’s physical damage insurance for City’s automobiles and equipment with Alliant Mobile Vehicle Program (AMVP) for FY 2024/25, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $2,200.
— 3. APPROVE the proposed Purchase Agreement of one LeeBoy 8520C from Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California Inc., an authorized LeeBoy dealer, for a not-to-exceed total cost of $276,882.73 pursuant to CMC Section 2611(g) and Sourcewell Roadway Paving Equipment Contract #060122-VTL. — 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement with Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 67200: DEVELOPMENT OF A 35 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 427 EAST 220TH STREET BETWEEN DOLORES STREET AND GRACE STREET (CITY COUNCIL).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report. — 2. APPROVE Tract Map No.67200 for 35 residential condominium units located at 427 East 220th Street. — 3. ACCEPT on behalf of the public the offer of dedication set forth in Tract Map No. 67200. — 4. ACCEPT the bonds and improvement securities listed in the body of this report. — 5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Tract Map No.67200.
26. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1642: DEL AMO BOULEVARD STREET
IMPROVEMENT FROM CENTRAL AVENUE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1642: Del Amo Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Replacement Project from Central Avenue to Wilmington Avenue.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
27. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1611: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE
INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE AND DIMONDALE DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1611: Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Central Avenue and Dimondale Drive.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
DISCUSSION (Items 28 - 30)
28. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO URBAN HABITAT FOR PROJECT NO. 1368: CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS AND BID PROTEST LODGED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RULE on merits of the bid protest submitted by second lowest bidder, Environmental Construction Inc. — 2. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Urban Habitat for Project No. 1368:
Carriage Crest Park Expansion and Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $23,468,091.58. — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with Urban Habitat following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-099, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”
29. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MBC ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1636: MILLS PARK SITE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, MBC Enterprises, Inc. for Project No. 1636: Mills Park Site Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,445,254.00. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with MBC Enterprises, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-097, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”
30. 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
— 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 ORDINANCE SECOND READING (None)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: September 26, 2024