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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 courteously
Listen to others respectfully
Exercise self-control
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate
Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and tools for forging sound decisions
RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member.
3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.
5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
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.
PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:
Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the i n t e r n e t v i a : w w w. c a r s o n c a . g o v o r o n Y o u t u b e : www.youtube.com/c/CityofCarsonCaliforniaOfficialYouTubePage TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024701 East Carson StreetCity Hall 5:00 PM
Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99)
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTEDBEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
Email: Public comments can be emailed to [email protected]. The cut-off time to submit any emailcommunications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or in the white box outside City Hall.The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Writtencomments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or at the white box or any email received will not be readaloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. PASTOR MICHAELLA AGAG FROM PENTECOSTAL MISSIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST (4th Watch) 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 5 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 CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS
6. UPDATE FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION
7. UPDATE FROM YOUTH COMMISSION
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
8. APPROVAL OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY NOVEMBER 6, 2024 MINUTES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 9 - 22)
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.
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-109, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $841,207.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 175963 THROUGH 176069 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,795.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1287 THROUGH 1287 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-109, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $841,207.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 175693 THROUGH 176069 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,795.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1287 THROUGH 1287 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,412.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002014 THROUGH HA-002018 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-11-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,412.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002014 THROUGH HA-002018".
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,890.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001936 THROUGH SA-001936 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 24-11-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,890.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001936 THROUGH SA-001936".
12. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this information.
13. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this information.
14. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the “Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Collecting and Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2022” between the City of Carson and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Exhibit No. 1. “LACMTA MOU”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the LACMTA MOU, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15. CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANT LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., TO LASER LEVEL THE BASEBALL DIAMOND INFIELDS AT CARSON, DOLPHIN, AND
DOMINGUEZ PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Merchant Landscape Services, Inc., to provide laser leveling services for the baseball fields at Carson, Dominguez and Dolphin Parks for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $97,840.00. — 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
16. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DON'S AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE
AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Donald Alan Sprague dba Don’s Audio Visual Services
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Donald Alan Sprague dba Don’s Audio Visual Services following approval as to form by the City Attorney
17. **REVISED** CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-103, AMENDING THE JOB
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER POSITION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolution No. 24-103, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER."
18. **REVISED** CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS, FOR WEED
ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, WITHIN THE CITY'S RIGHT OF WAY (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services by and between the City of Carson and Los Angeles County Conservation Corps to extend the term of the agreement by one year and increase the contract sum by $433,379.89 such that the total cost of the Contract Agreement does not exceed $866,759.78.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR FIXED-ROUTE BUS
SERVICES BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Exhibit No. 1; “Amendment No. 2”).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
20. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREMENT WITH LIGHTHOUSE4KIDS, INC. (FORMERLY, THE LIGHTHOUSE-HOME FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN) (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Exhibit No. 1; “Amendment No. 1”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHARGEPOINT AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE ORDER TO
CHARGEPOINT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT AND NETWORK SERVICES (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the ChargePoint Quotation and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Quotation subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. — 2. APPROVE the ChargePoint Master Services and Subscription Agreement incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 3. APPROVE ChargePoint Terms and Conditions of Purchase incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 4. APPROVE ChargePoint Support Services Terms and Conditions incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 5. APPROVE ChargePoint Installation, Commissioning, and Activation Scope and Terms incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 6. APPROVE ChargePoint Terms of Services for ChargePoint Accounts. — 7. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order to ChargePoint in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
22. CONSIDER ISSUING THE "10-DAY REPORT" PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2414U, WHICH ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND CONSIDERATION OF
APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND ENTITLEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL
OR INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF CURRENT OIL REFINERY SITES WITHIN
THE CITY OF CARSON FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. TAKE the following action: ISSUE the "10-Day Report on Interim Ordinance No. 24-2414U” (Exhibit No. 2).
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 23)
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.
23. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 24-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $22,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY’S TAX-EXEMPT AND/OR
TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING
THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, REHABILITATION, EQUIPPING AND
FURNISHING OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND/OR A
SUCCESSOR OR RELATED ENTITY (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and accept any written and/or oral communications, and CLOSE the public hearing.
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-108, "A RESOLUTION 24-108 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $22,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY’S
TAX-EXEMPT AND/OR TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING,
REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT, REHABILITATION, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND/OR A SUCCESSOR OR RELATED ENTITY." DISCUSSION (Item 24 - 25)
24. CONSIDER FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 24-2415, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, AUTHORIZING THE CESSATION OF THE LEVY RELATED SPECIAL TAXES AND THE EXTINGUISHMENT AND CANCELLATION OF ALL RELATED LIENS" (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2, WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2415, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY-CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS) OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AUTHORIZING THE CESSATION OF THE LEVY
RELATED SPECIAL TAXES AND THE EXTINGUISHMENT AND CANCELLATION OF ALL RELATED LIENS"
— 2. DIRECT STAFF TO RECORD "NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX UNDER COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 OF THE CITY OF CARSON " AGAINST THE PROPERTY
25. 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 (Item 26)
26. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2413, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6340 (LIMITED EXEMPTIONS) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A VETERAN’S LICENSE EXEMPTION CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW" (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT, Ordinance No. 24-2413, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6340 (LIMITED EXEMPTIONS) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A VETERAN’S LICENSE EXEMPTION CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW"
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: November 19, 2024