Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall keep a copy of this resolution on file, and effective as of February 18", 2025, the same shall be in force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025 Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes
ATTEST:
Dr, Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 24. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: David Roberts, City Manager Subject: CONSIDER UPDATED MARKETING CITY LOGO CONCEPTS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This staff report is being presented to the Mayor and City Council for consideration of a new marketing logo tobrand our City. A well-designed and strategically developed logo can serve as an effective tool for promoting ourCity's identity by attracting visitors and fostering economic growth. This staff report highlights the key points forCouncil consideration along with several sampled logos to choose.
II. RECOMMENDATION
APPROVE one of the updated City Marketing Logo options provided to the City Council.
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson is a vibrant and diverse community with a rich history and a number of attractions (current and future) that calls for the opportunity to provide a refreshing marketing logo. Our current marketing logo has been in use for several decades and may not adequately reflect the evolving essence and aspirations of our City. The recent growth and developments in the City, makes this an opportune time to reevaluate our branding strategy and consider an updated marketing logo that would resonate with the Mayor and City Council, residents and visitors alike.
A well designed marketing logo can encapsulate the unique characteristics and values of our City, creating a distinctive visual identity that differentiates us from other cities and communities. Staff desires to help in promoting the Economic Growth and tourism by attracting tourists, investors and businesses to our City. Our hope is to evoke a positive response and convey the essence of Carson’s attractions, multicultural heritage, University and other economic opportunities.
City staff worked diligently with several consultants to find sampled logos that would capture a sense of pride and belonging among residents while fostering community spirit and unity. Unfortunately, the submissions were not received well by the Marketing Design Logo Committee consisting of Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes and Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Sr. After numerous attempts of evaluating multiple marketing logo concepts, staff looked internally to the Public Information Department. Danielle Halsey, Public Information Analyst submitted over 25 varied samples compared to the 11 total sample marketing logo submissions provided by outside consultants.
Ms. Halsey’s creativity and skillful work along with assistance from the Public Information Manager, Margie Revilla- Garcia and Deputy City Manager Tarik Rahmani, was able to bring to life refreshed and renewed marketing logo concepts.
Attached are two proposed Logo options for the City Council to consider as the new Marketing Design Logo for the City of Carson. If a marketing logo is selected, City staff will immediately begin the implementation phase in accordance with our Standard Management Procedures (SMPs). The City’s Public Information Division will develop a communication plan to introduce the new logo to the public by branding the selected marketing logo via press release, social media campaigns, events and in cooperation with local media outlets. In addition, the Information Technology Department (I.T.) is currently developing a new City website that will brand the new Marketing Logo.
Staff will also implement the new marketing logo on all City apparel and paraphernalia that will be available to the residents and visitors for a fee (to be established by the Marketing Logo Committee).
The development of a new marketing logo for the City of Carson is an important step towards establishing a strong brand identity and promoting our unique attributes. By investing in this endeavor, we can enhance tourism, attract businesses, and foster civic pride.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this report. However, any cost that requires City Council approvalincorporating the new marketing logo that has not already been allocated would be brought for the City Council’sconsideration based on the specific project, program, etc.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Old City Marketing Logo
2. New City Marketing Logo Samples
Attachments
Old City Marketing Logo
New City Marketing Logo
INCORPORATED FEBRUARY 20, 1968
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA
INCORPORATED FEBRUARY 20, 1968
CITY OF CARSON
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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 25. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk CCO Option 1 Subject: CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’SCOMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR ANDCITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALLCOMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda to consider only uncontested appointments of City Commission, Committee, andBoard members in accordance with the City Charter, Article VI, by Mayor and City Council. (Exhibit 1) Also, consider all (contested and uncontested) appointments to all commissions and also considerappointments to City Affiliated Organizations. Pursuant to Section 602 of the City Charter provides, in part, the mayor and each member of the city councilmay appoint one member to a position on each City board or City commission, and the remainingmembership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council,including the three alternates. At the February 4, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Davis-Holmes continued this item to a future meeting.
II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;
3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations;
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act III. ALTERNATIVES
N/A
701 East Carson Street
IV. BACKGROUND
Every two years after the municipal election, most Commission and Board appointments expire. As unscheduled vacancies occur and/or members are frequently absent, it is best practice to consider new appointments.
Invitations to submit an appointment application for all interested person(s) were posted in accordance with the Maddy Act. Applications for individuals requesting appointments were previously provided under separate cover to the Mayor and City Council.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for member stipends are already budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
VI. EXHIBITS
Local Appointments List Prepared by: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk and Tomisha Haywood, Records Management Coordinator
Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Febraury 18, 2025, Agenda Report.pdf
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Mayor's uncontested
Denotes vacated seat
I. COMMISSIONS
[1] Economic Development Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 00-1191. §1 (CMC §27104.1); Ordinance No. 21-2108 Membership:
Qualification:
Meetings:
Staff Liaison:
Support Staff:
Appointed Term Expires
Aldridge Jr., Ray (LDH)** 12-06-22 11-30-26
Childers, Christopher (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Embry, Darren (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Kelley, Blake (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Jimenez, Trini (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Pandolfo, Katie (JH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Sparrow, Clyde (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Wallace, Deborah (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Watar, Nasser (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cordova, Ted (LDH) Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26
Ibarra, Victor (LDH) Alt. 2 02-06-24 11-30-26
O'Leary, Danielle (LDH) Alt. 3 02-06-24 11-30-26
CITY OF CARSON
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54970 et seq.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the current terms for the following Commissioners, Committee and Board Members will expire as indicated for the respective bodies listed. Any interested resident of the City of Carson, California is eligible to serve on any of the below-named commissions, committees, or boards unless otherwise specified. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office by request at (310) 952-1720.
The following appointed positions may receive compensation John Raymond, Asst. City Mgr x1773; Saied Naaseh, Dir. of Comm. Dev. x1770 Article VI, §602 of the City Charter: To be qualified for appointment, the member shall be a qualified elector of the City, shall be domiciled in the City for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding their appointment, and shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of his or her tenure, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
The mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board, committee or commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council, including the three alternates.
9 members; 3 alternates
Shall be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson, and be at least 18 years of age. Shall include representatives of all major sectors of the Carson business community as determined in the sole discretion of the City Council.
Sandy Solis, Economic Development Commission Secretary x1325 1st Thursday, 8:00 a.m., Executive Conference Room
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 1
[2] Environmental Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 70-128; §1 (CMC §2750); Ordinance No. 21-2103 Membership:
Qualification:
Meetings:
Staff Liaison:
Support Staff:
Appointed Term Expires
Vacant (JH) 11-30-26
Swayzer, Ezekiel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hopson, Lillian (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Tresvant, Christina (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Koons, William (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Peralta, Maribel (AR) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Edwards, Lashon (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Taylor, Hourie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Watkins, Freeman (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[3] Human Relations Commission*
Established by:
Membership: 9 members (7 general, 2 youth); 3 alternates Qualification:
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., City Manager Conference Room Staff Liaison: Robert Lennox, Asst. City Manager x1728
Support Staff: Cac Le, Council Aide x1722
Appointed Term Expires
Junio, Teresita (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Calhoun, Jill (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Davenport, Kimberley (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Keely, Tina (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ramos, Jessica (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Reed, Cassandra (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Russ, Harriett (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ifeacho, Dr. Chinyere (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Viernes, Irene (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Youth 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Youth 11-30-26
Shall be and remain a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson. Youth members shall be 16-21 years of age, enrolled in school at time of appointment, maintain a 2.0 GPA, shall have interest in human relations.
Ordinance No. 74-294; Ordinance No. 87-812, §1; Ordinance No. 89-883,§1 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room)
Jessica Coria, Division Secretary x1823
9 members; 3 alternates
Reata Kulcsar, Innovation & Sustainability Manager x1312 Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 2
[4] Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 69-65 (CMC §2735); Ordinance No. 21-2106 Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: Last Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Michael Whittiker Jr., Director of Community Services x3571 Support Staff: Kimberly Madrigal, Administrative Secretary x3581 Appointed Term Expires
Cainglet, Jesus-Alex (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Cortado, Kimberly (JH) 06-20-23 11-30-26
Dahilig Jr., Cesar (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Lawrence, Shannon (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Walter (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hilliard, Kisa (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hunter, Edwina (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Langston, DeAnthony (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ramos, Oscar (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown Sr., Kelvin (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Jo Jacqueline (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brillantes, Rudolfo (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
[5] Planning Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 13, §1 (CMC §2700); § 606 of the City Charter Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Monthly Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: Christopher Palmer, Planning Mgr. x1365; McKina Alexander, Sr. Planner x1326 Support Staff: Laura Gonzalez, Planning Secretary x1328 Appointed Term Expires
Diaz, Louie (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Docdocil, Frederick (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Guerra, Carlos (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Huff, Del (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilson, Leticia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mfume, DeQuita (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Clarence (JH) 03-19-24 11-30-26
Thomas, Dianne (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Montecarlo, Jaime (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Resident of the City of Carson
Resident of the City of Carson
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 3
[6] Public Relations Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 01-1239, §2 (CMC §27105.1) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Margie Revilla-Garcia, Public Information Manager x1741 Support Staff: Christine Foisia, Senior Clerk x1740
Appointed Term Expires
Eatman, Sonya (LDH) Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Gomez, Freddie (LDH)** Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Stewart, Linda (LDH) Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Sandoz, Jeretta (AR) Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Ross, Dorothy (JD) Public Relations Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26 Nunley, Madalyn (LDH) Public Relations Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26 Pitcher, Pamela (LDH) Public Relations Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26 Smith, Byron (CH) Public Relations Specialist 03-06-24 11-30-26 Price, Dr. Denice (JH) Public Relations Specialist 04-04-23 11-30-26 Guillory, Rachelle (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Waddis, Dorcas (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[7] Public Safety Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1160 § 1; Ordinance No. 01-1239 § 1 (CMC §27103.6); Ordinance No. 21-2104
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Priscilla Palma, Division Secretary x1787 Support Staff: Vacant
Appointed Term Expires
Allen, Jeffrey (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Arnold, Keith (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Flinton, Lawrence (AR) 08-06-24 11-30-26
Dacus, Samuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Dorsey, Donnie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Lewis, Prentiss (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Rivers, Angela (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Romero, Heidi (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cogut, Louis (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilson, Michael (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown, Randy (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Childs, Aisha (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.
Shall reside or be employed in the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 4
[8] Public Works Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1181 § 2 (CMC § 2798.6) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Gilbert Marquez, Principle City/Civil Engineer x1813 Support Staff: Taelour C. James, Division Secretary x1801 Appointed Term Expires
Baddeley, Kevin (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Calhoun, James (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fe'esago, Uli (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
McNichols, Ryan (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Howard, Kobii (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Benson, Melvin (CH) 07-18-23 11-30-26
Nweke, Chike (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Martin, Jr., Marion (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Todd Griffin, Kellie (JH) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Obiora, Emmanuel (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cottrell, John (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[9] Senior Citizens Advisory Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 97-1119, § 1 (CMC § 2799.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 4:00 p.m. (Community Center, Carson/Dominguez room) Staff Liaison: Mike Whittiker Jr., Dir. of Comm. Srvs. x1780; Dani Cook, Human Srvs. Supv. X04/04/2380 Support Staff:
Appointed Term Expires
Graves, Shirley (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Lopez, Delia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cole, Daniel (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Dunn, Linda (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Bates, Billye (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Patterson, Patricia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ronquillo, Myrna (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ruiz-Raber, Julie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Seymore, Dr. Vergie (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Simpson-Lott, Darlene (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Walker, Itelia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown, LaRhonda (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Leverette, Ernestine (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Davis, Pauline (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brenda Reed, Senior Clerk x1775;
Have interest, experience or ability in construction, transportation, traffic, or circulation areas to ensure that traffic, vehicle parking, bikeways, and transportation systems and other City facilities are regulated and constructed in a manner calculated to best provide for the safety and welfare of the public. Shall be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in, the City of Carson, and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.
Resident of the City of Carson and be at least 50 years of age at the time of appointment.
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 5
[10] Veterans Affairs Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1154, § 1 (CMC § 27102.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (Veterans SportsComplex - Activity Room) Staff Liaison: Kisheen Tulloss, Council Aide x1711
Support Staff: Mikala Multiauaopele, Division Secretary x3557 Appointed Term Expires
Batucal, Arthur (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Boyd, Robert (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Branch, Jr., Roger (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Da Silva, Manuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Raber, Brian (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Salomon, Emmanuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mosequera, Nemie P. (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Woods, Richard (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Woods, Thomas (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Seay, Al (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilvert, Karl (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 6
[11] Women's Issues Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 02-1246, § 1 (CMC § 27106.6) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Ravynne Staine, Council Aide x1733
Support Staff: Vacant
Appointed Term Expires
Dela Cruz-Manio, Connie (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fielder, Yolanda (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fields-Robinson, Dr. Leandrea (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26 Foster, Carolyn (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Koons, Fe (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Odom Houze, Susan (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Price, Dr. Greta (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Williams, Maria (CH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Tresvant, Sheila (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Graves, Keichun (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mackson, Monique (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Veronica (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
[12] Youth Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 98-1132, § 1 (CMC § 27100.6 ) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Brian Legaspi, Council Aide x1721
Support Staff: Vacant
Appointed Term Expires
Mitchell, Hannah (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Moore, Joshua (JH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Redway, Khristopher (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Estrada, Juan (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Villasana, Andrea (JD) 12-03-24 06-30-25
Mitchell, Jazcidi (LDH) 12-03-24 06-30-25
Colson, Lewis (LDH)** 06-06-24 06-30-25
Smith, Zoey (CH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Williams, Liv (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Homna, Kayla (AR) 01-07-25 06-30-25
Macias, Lea (LDH) 01-07-25 06-30-25
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 06-30-25
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 06-30-25
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 06-30-25
Resident of the City of Carson and be at least 13, but not more than 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson or work in the City of Carson during their tenure on the Commission and shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 7
II. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
[13] Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee Established by:
Membership: 5 members; 2 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30p.m. (Community Center)
Staff Liaison: William Jefferson, Director of Finance x1756 Support Staff: Vicki Hernandez, Senior Clerk x1744
Appointed Term Expires
Dorsey-Reeves, Vera (CH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Hunter, Cynthia (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Momoli, Nora (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hemphill, Dr. Afia (JH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fullbright, Lisa Ratrell (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26 Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
[14] Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board*
Established by: Ordinance No. 79-485U, §4702; § 607 of the City Charter Membership:
Qualification:
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: Tara Matthew, Interim Housing Program Manager x1708 Support Staff: Sandy Solis, Division Secretary x1325
Appointed Term Expires
Vacant (JH) At-large 11-30-26
Valdez, Daniel (JD) At-large 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) At-large 11-30-26
Clark Harris, Dr. Alice (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Muhammad, Nafis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Perez, Karey (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Hayes, Phyllis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Dzikowski, Barbara (LDH) Park owner 04-04-23 11-30-26
Forbath, Susy (LDH) Park owner 04-04-23 11-30-26
Horton, Maria (LDH) Park owner Alt. [1] 04-04-23 11-30-26 Vacant (LDH) Park owner Alt. [2] 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Leonor (LDH)** Resident homeowner 11-21-23 11-30-26 King, Tom (CH) Resident homeowner 01-17-23 11-30-26
Davis, William (LDH) Resident homeowner Alt. [1] 04-04-23 11-30-26 Richardson, Sheila (LDH) Resident homeowner Alt. [2] 08-08-24 11-30-26 At-large Alt. [1]
At-large Alt. [2]
At-large Alt. [3]
Ordinance No. 09-1423 (CMC §61119); Amended by Resolution No. 19-027; Amended by Resolution No. 21-030
At-large Alt. [4]
See membership.
7 members (2 resident homeowners, 2 park owners, 3 at-large who are residents of the City and not homeowners, park owners, landlords, property managers or tenants in multifamily housing); 8 alternates (2 resident homeowners, 2 park owners, 4 at-large) Article VI, §602 of the City Charter: To be qualified for appointment, the member shall be a qualified elector of the City, shall be domiciled in the City for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding their appointment, and shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of his or her tenure, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
The mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board, committee or commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council, including the three alternates.
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 8
[15] Relocation Appeals Board
Established by: Ordinance No. 74-313 (CMC § 21004)
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson.
Meetings: Only when necessary
Staff Liaison:
Support Staff: Sandy Solis, Economic Development Liaison x1325 Appointed Term Expires
Batucal, Dennis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Evans, Linda (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Tate, Dorothy (LDH)** 01-23-24 11-30-26
Guray, Jr., Tancredo "Jun" (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Witherspoon, Murphy (LDH) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Anson, Jr., Oscar (LDH) 01-23-24 11-30-26
Vacant (CH) 11-30-26
[Vacant] (JH) 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Morrison, Chris (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development x1770
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 9
III. SPECIAL COMMITTEE
[16] General Plan Advisory Committee
Established by Minute Action 10-03-17; Amended by Resolution No. 19-029; Amended by Resolution No. 21-031 Membership: 7 members; 2 alternates
Meetings: Only when necessary
Staff Liaison: McKina Alexander, Senior Planner x1326
Support Staff: Planning Technician x1327
Appointed Term Expires
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Councilmember Jim Dear (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brimmer, Charlotte (LDH)** 04-04-23 11-30-26
Dudley-Kimble, Monica (CH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Leonor (AR) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Hamilton, Dr. John (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Sheriff Department Representative (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26 Cottrell-Fulbright, Lisa (LDH) Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26 Lott, Aminika (LDH) Alt. 2 04-04-23 11-30-26
IV. SPECIAL BOARD
[17] Carson Reclamation Joint Powers Authority (CRJPA)
Established by Resolution No. 15-01-CRJPA; Resolution No. 21-02-CRJPA Membership: 5 members
Meetings: 1st Monday, 4:00 p.m. (Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: John Raymond, Executive Director x1773
Support Staff: Sylvia Rubio, Executive Assistant x1318
Appointed Term Expires
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 06-07-21 06-07-26
Vice Chair Cedric Hicks 06-07-21 06-07-26
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr. 01-26-21 01-26-26
Board Member Lillian Hopson 01-21-21 01-21-26
Board Member Dianne Thomas 01-21-21 01-21-26
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 10
V. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES
[18] Bingo/Fireworks/Refuse Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas 12-03-24
[19] Community Development/Housing/Logistics & Transit Standing Committee Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[20] Dignity Health Sports Park/CSUDH/Community Center Standing Committee Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks 06-01-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 06-01-21
[21] Legislative Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 02-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[22] City Hall/Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee Established by Minute Order 01-26-21
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-26-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 01-26-21
[23] Economic Development/E-Commerce Ad Hoc Committee
Establised by Minute Order 03-02-21
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 03-02-21
Councilmember Hicks 03-02-21
[24] Conditional Use Permit Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 04-05-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 04-05-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 04-05-22
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 11
[25] Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 03-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember HiltonCouncilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[26] Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 09-07-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 09-07-21
Councilmember Rojas 03-01-22
[27] Standard Management Procedures and Special Events Ad Hoc Committee Established by Minute Order 01-04-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-04-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 01-04-22
[28] Cell 2 Settlement Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 02-07-22 (Carson Reclamation Authority) Appointed
Mayor Davis-HolmesAuthority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 02-07-22 Mayor Pro Tempore HiltonBoard Member Dianne Thomas 02-07-22 [29] School Safety Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 12-03-24Established by Minute Order 02-15-22 Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas 12-03-24
Captain Jones Norman 12-03-24
[30] Carson Finance and Audit Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-20-23
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-20-23
Councilmember Rojas 06-20-23
[31] Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 03-02-21
Established by Minute Order 10-03-23
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 10-03-23
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 10-03-23
[32] Special Event Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-06-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-06-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 06-06-24
[33] LA '28 Olympics Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 07-16-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 07-16-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 07-16-24
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 12
[34] Refinery Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 12-03-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[35] Grocery Store Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-18-24
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Member 06-18-24
Councilmember Hicks Member 06-18-24
[36] Gil Smith Memorial Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 01-07-25
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-07-25
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 01-07-25
VI. CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
[37] California Contract Cities Association
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 12-03-24
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 12-03-24
[38]
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 11-15-22
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Staff Member Reata Kulcsar Alt. 2 11-15-22
[39] County of Los Angeles Public Library Commission
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
[40]
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alternate 12-03-24
Ord. No. 17-1633; LACCE Joint Powers Agreement (Authority) Clean Power Alliance
Automatic designation of Mayor as Delegate per Health and Safety Code Section 4730. City Council as governing body, must select an alternate to act in place of presiding officer (Mayor) in absence, inability, or refusal to act.
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles (Dist. No. 8)* Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 13
[41]
Appointed Term Expires
Councilmember Dear Delegate 01-26-21 01-05-26
(effective 01-03-22)
The District’s governing power is vested in its 35 members of the Board of Trustees. One trustee is appointed by each of the 34 cities and the County Board of Supervisors appoints one to represent unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
To be appointed, the member must reside in and be a resident voter of the representative city (or county for county member) in the District. Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel. The vector Trustee appointment and term are governed by the State Health and Safety Code and begin and end on the first Monday in January. Additionally, the State Health and Safety Code does not allow for alternate members to be appointed.
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (Formerly SE Mosquito Abatement)* Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 14
[42] L.A. County City Selection Committee
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alt. 01-23-24
[43] League of California Cities
Appointed
Councilmember Rojas Delegate 03-01-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
[44] League of California Cities (Los Angeles Co. Division) Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Delegate 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
Per Government Code Section 50270, the membership of each such City Selection Committee shall consist of the Mayor of each city within the county. Members of the LA County City Selection Committee include the Mayor of each city within Los Angeles County. Each city appoints an elected official as a delegate to the City Selection Committee; it usually is the Mayor. The term of office for each Member of the LA County City Selection Committee coincides with City Mayor terms, and the Committee meets three or four times a year, at the call of the Chairman. Their duties are to appoint City representatives to such Boards, Commissions and Agencies as may be required by law, i.e., LAFCO, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee; and to nominate for appointment Members to the California Coastal Commission. Nominations for the City Selection Committee appointees to the MTA are made by the Sector Subcommittees for the Sectors whose representatives’ terms are expiring. The cities assigned to one of the four regions in Los Angeles County. Nominations for the City Selection Committee appointees to the MTA are made by the Sector Subcommittees for the Sectors whose representatives’ terms are expiring. The cities assigned to one of the four regions in Los Angeles County (North County/San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast Long Beach and Southwest Corridor) shall meet as a Sector Subcommittee. Each candidate with a majority weighted vote will then be nominated from that Sector for consideration for appointment to the MTA.
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 15
[45] National League of Cities
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alt. 2 12-03-24
[46] South Bay Cities Council of Govts (Joint Powers Authority) Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 12-03-24
[47] South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Appointed Term Expires
Ted Cordova Member 06-18-24 06-30-28
Jeffrey Jennison Member 06-18-24 06-30-28
Janice Jimenez Member 07-01-21 06-30-25
Tamala Lewis Member 07-01-19 06-30-23
Tami Lorenzen-Fanselow Member 07-01-19 06-30-23
[48] Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 1 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 2 12-03-24
[49] U.S. Conference of Mayors
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 03-01-22
Councilmember Hicks Alt. 2 01-26-21
[50] West Basin Water Association
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks Alt. 01-26-21
Agenda Report February 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 16
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
File #: Version:
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 26. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nora A. Garcia , Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management Subject: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504, ADDING CHAPTER 13(ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THECARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTSOR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED I. SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Carson approve the introduction of an ordinance that would add Chapter 13 (Illegal Speed Contests and Exhibitions of Speed) to Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code to prohibit spectators at illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed.
II. RECOMMENDATION
INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 25-2504, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13 (ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED)
TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED."
III. ALTERNATIVES
1. TAKE NO ACTION on the draft ordinance.
2. TAKE such action as the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson has experienced an increasing number of illegal street races and exhibitions of speed, frequently as part of what is commonly referred to as “sideshows" or "street takeovers,” which have become a persistent issue in recent years. These activities occur on public streets and highways, creating significant risks to public safety, disrupting pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and contributing to hazardous driving behavior, particularly when participants flee from law enforcement.
California Vehicle Code Section 23109-23109.2 already prohibits motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed, and allows law enforcement officers to arrest participants and to remove and seize their vehicles pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 22650 et seq. These State laws also prohibit obstructing or placing barricades to facilitate a motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, and allow for removal of vehicles used to do so.
Despite the ongoing law enforcement efforts to address and curtail such illegal activity under these State laws, the presence of spectators continues to fuel the problem, making it more difficult to deter these events. Spectators not only encourage illegal behavior but also contribute to making the events larger and more dangerous. These events frequently attract hundreds of individuals, including juveniles and adults from across Southern California, compounding the risks involved and interfering with law enforcement. State laws prohibit aiding and abetting, but do not expressly prohibit spectating at such events.
The growing trend of spectators and participants attending these events has created a need for local measures targeted at prohibiting spectators. As a result, the proposed ordinance aims to prohibit spectators, defined as an individual who is present (i.e., within a proximity of 500 feet), either on a public street or highway, or on private property open to the general public without the consent of the property owner/operator, at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, or at a location where preparations are being made for such activities, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the event as it progresses. The term "spectator" includes any participant in the event or other individual present at the event without regard to how they arrived at the event.
The proposed ordinance would make it a crime for any individual to be present as a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, or at a location where preparations (as defined in the proposed ordinance) as being made for the same. The proposed ordinance also provides that as an alternative to criminal prosecution, LASD or City code enforcement officers may issue administrative citations which shall be in the amount of $2,000 per violation, unless a higher amount is set by resolution of the City Council per CMC 1203.3(d).
This measure is designed to reduce the number of individuals involved in these events and discourage the organization of future contests. By addressing illegal speed contests and exhibitions of speed in this manner, the City Council would show that it is seeking to deter and minimize the dangerous conditions created by these events.
The primary objective of this ordinance is to protect the health and safety of both pedestrians and motorists. The adoption of this ordinance will strengthen the City’s efforts to address illegal speed contests and exhibitions of speed, improving public safety by reducing both the occurrence of these events and their dangerous effects on the community.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of adopting this ordinance.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Ordinance No. 25-2504
Attachments
Ordinance No. 25-2504.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1 3 (ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS
AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF
THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT
ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF
SPEED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carson finds and declares that pursuant to California Vehicle Code (“CVC”) Section 23109(a)-(c), engaging and/or aiding and abetting in motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed conducted on public streets and highways is illegal; and
WHEREAS, CVC Section 23109.2 provides that w henever a peace officer determines that a person was engaged in a motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway or in an offstreet parking facility, the peace officer may immediately arrest and take into custody that person and may cause the removal and seizure of the motor vehicle used in that offense pursuant to CVC Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650), and a motor vehicle that is so seized may be impounded for not more than 30 days; and
WHEREAS, CVC Section 23109(d) makes it unlawful for any person to, for the purpose of facilitating or aiding or as an incident to a motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition upon a highway or in an offstreet parking facility, in any manner obstruct or place a barricade or obstruction or assist or participate in placing a barricade or obstruction upon a highway or in an offstreet parking facility; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22651(h)(1) authorizes a peace officer or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city to remove a vehicle when the officer arrests a person driving or in control of a vehicle for an alleged offense, including a violation of CVC Section 23109(d); and
WHEREAS, streets, highways and intersections within the City of Carson have been the site of continuing and escalating illegal street racing and exhibitions of speed over the past several years and are frequently part of events commonly referred to as “sideshows” or “street takeovers”; and
WHEREAS, such street racing and exhibitions of speed threaten the health and safety of the public, interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and create a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, these illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed create an environment where persons engage in automobile performance demonstrations and other activities that include dangerous driving behavior for the entertainment of participants and spectators as well as reckless driving when fleeing law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, these illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed attract hundreds of ju veniles and adults from all areas of southern California on a regular basis to participate or to be a spectator at these events; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carson finds it is necessary and appropriate to take steps to protect public hea lth and safety of pedestrians and motorists in, about, or upon public streets and highways so as to minimize any dangerous conditions caused by illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 . RECITALS. The foregoing recital s are true and corr ect, and are incorporated herein by this reference as findings of fact.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. A new Chapter 13 (Illegal Speed Contests and Exhibitions of Speed) is hereby added to Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code, to read in its entirety as follows:
“CHAPTER 13
ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED
31300 Findings and Purpose.
A. The streets within the City have been the site of continuing and escalating illegal street races over the past several years despite efforts of local law enforcement agencies to prevent and otherwise abate this illegal activity through the enforcement of existing traffic laws. Illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed are fueled by the presence of spectators and create an environment in which these, as well as other, illegal activities can flourish. Therefore, the intent and purpose of this Chapter is to discourage and deter the presence of spectators at illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed events in the City. In discouraging spectators, the act of organizing and participating in such illegal street races will be discouraged.
B. This Chapter is intended to complement State law governing the regulation of speed contests or exhibitions of speed by prohibiting spectators at illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed events.
31301 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A. “City” means the City of Carson.
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B. “Code Enforcement Officer” means any employee or agent of the City designated to enforce any provision of this Chapter.
C. “Driver” means any person who drives a motor vehicle.
D. “Highway” means a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highway includes street.
E. “Illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed” means any speed contest or exhibition of speed referred to in California Vehicle Code Section 23109, subsections (a) and/or (c).
F. “Motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 415.
G. “Preparations” means preparations for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, including, but not limited to, situations in which:
1. A group of motor vehicles or individuals has arrived at a location for the purpose of participating in or being spectators at the event;
2. A group of individuals has lined one or both sides of a public street or highway for the purpose of participating in or being a spectator at the events;
3. A group of individuals has gathered on private property open to the general public without the consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof for the purpose of participating in or being a spectator at the event;
4. One or more individuals has impeded the free public use of a public street or highway by actions, words, or physical barriers for the purpose of conducting the event;
5. Two (2) or more motor vehicles have lined up with motors running for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed;
6. One (1) or more drivers is revving the engine or spinning the tires of a motor vehicle; or
7. An individual is stationed at or near one (1) or more motor vehicles serving as a race starter.
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H. “Present” means within a proximity of five hundred (500) feet.
I. "Scene" refers to the location of an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed or the location of preparations for same.
J. “Spectator” means any individual who is present , either on a public street or highway, or on private property ope n to the general public without the consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof , at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, or at a location where preparations are being made for such activities, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the event as it progresses. The term "spectator" includes any participant in the event or other individual present at the event without regard to whether the individual arrived at the event by driving a vehicle, riding as a p assenger in a vehicle, walking, or arriving by some other means.
31302 Violation; Spectator at Illegal Motor Vehicle S peed Contest or Exhibition of Speed.
A. Violation.
1. Any individual who is present as a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed is guilty of a misdemeanor , except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (3) below.
2. Any individual who is present as a spectator at a location where preparations are being made for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed is guilty of a misdemeanor, except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (3) below.
3. The City Attorney/City Prosecutor shall have the authority to prosecute any violation of this Section as an infraction in the interests of justice. Additionally, the court may determine that the offense is an infraction , in which the case shall proceed as if the defendant has been arraigned on an infraction complaint.
4. Nothing in this Section prohibits law enforcement officers or their agents from being spectators at illegal motor vehicle speed contests or exhibitions of speed in the course of their official duties.
B. Admissible Evidence. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to prove a violation of this Section, admissible evidence may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. The time of day;
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2. The nature and description of the scene;
3. The number of people at the scene;
4. The location of the individual charged in relation to any individual or group present at the scene;
5. The number and description of motor vehicles at the scene;
6. That the individual charged drove, walked or was transported to the scene;
7. That the individual charged has previously participated in an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed;
8. That the individual charged has previously aided and abetted an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed;
9. That the individual charged has previously attended an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed;
10. T hat the individual charged previously was present at a location where preparations were being made for an illegal speed contest or exhibition of speed or where an exhibition of speed or illegal motor vehicle speed contest was in progress.
31303 Nonexclusive remedy; Administrative Citations.
This Chapter is not the exclusive regulation, remedy or penalty for participation in an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed. It supplements and is in addition to the provisions of any and all other laws and regulations heretofore or hereafter enacted by the City, the State, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction which may apply to a given act, including but not limited to California Vehicle Code Section 23109.2 , California Vehi cle Code Section s 22650 et seq., and California Penal Code Section 594 . As an alternative to, or in addition to, a misdemeanor or infraction prosecution as referenced in Section 31302, and without the need for any conviction pursuant thereto, Code Enforcement Officers have the authority to cite spectators with administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 2.5 of Article 1 of this Code for violations of this Chapter, except that the fines pursuant to administrative citations for violations of this Chapter shall be assessed in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per violation, unless a higher amount is set by resolution of the City Council pursuant to CMC 1202.3(d). For the avoidance of doubt, if any person damages City property while driving in or being present as a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, the City shall have all rights and remedies available to it under applicable law to hold such 01007.0001/954207.7
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person responsible for and otherwise redress such damage in addition to any and all rights and remedies available to the City pursuant to this Chapter.
31304 Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Chapter is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.”
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutiona l by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance, and shall cause the same to be posted and codified in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on this ___ day of ________, 2025.
_________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney