Agenda packet — Carson City Council, March 4, 2025 (part 4 of 4)

ORDINANCE NO. 25-2505

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 4105
(ILLEGAL DUMPING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carson, a charter city (“City”), has broad authority under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and the City’s Charter (“Charter”) to enact regulations for the public peace, morals, and welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, the City has observed nuisances created throughout the City by persons who illegally dump solid waste, bulky items, and potentially hazardous materials; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carson finds that illegal dumping activities pose a danger to public health and safety, decrease property values, lower the quality of life, and contribute to urban blight; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in spite of proactive steps to attempt curtail illegal dumping, the problem persists; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that to minimize illegal dumping of garbage and trash, the provisions of Section 4105 of the Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) should be updated to provide additional requirements and enforcement options for the City, and bring Section 4105 in line with State statutes concerning illegal dumping; and WHEREAS, illegal dumping frequently causes significant blight and can pose health concerns which are inconsistent with the City’s vision for healthy, livable, and environmentally- conscious communities; and
WHEREAS, a failure to address illegal dumping often leads to more illegal dumping and other crimes, negatively impacts neighborhoods, reduces property values, and presents significant health and safety issues for residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that illegal dumping activities also place an undue burden on the City, which spends considerable funds every year in cleanup, public education, and enforcement costs; and

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by this reference as findings of fact.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 4105 of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (new language is indicated in bold and italics , language proposed to be deleted is shown with an underline and strikethrough:

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“4105 Illegal Dumping.

No person shall place, deposit, throw or dump, or cause to be placed, deposited, thrown or dumped any garbage, swill, cans, bottles, paper, ashes, dirt, sand, rock, cement, glass, metal, carcass of any dead animal, offal, refuse, plants, cuttings or trash, or rubbish of any nature whatsoever, or any nauseous, offensive matter in or upon any public or private road, highway, street, alley, public way, or any public or private property of any kind whatsoever.

Any person, firm , or corporation violating any provision of this Section shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 2 of Article I of this Code.

Any person , firm, or corporation violating this Section in “commercial quantities.” as that term is defined in Penal Code Section 374.3, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six months and by a fine as set forth in Penal Code Section 374.3.

In addition to any other remedies provided by this Code or State law, a violation of this Section is subject to the immediate imposition of an administrative penalty as provided in Chapter 2 of Article I of this Code.”
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance 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 4
. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SE CTION 5. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance, and shall cause the same to be published and codified in the manner required by law.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by a vote of the City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council on this ___ day of ________, 2025.

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Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

INCREASING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carson, a charter city (“City”), has broad authority under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and the City’s Charter (“Charter”) to establish, impose, and determine the amounts of administrative fines for violations of the Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”); and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority, pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (Administrative Citations) of Article I (General Provisions) of the CMC, to assess administrative fines by means of issuance of administrative citations for any and all violations of the CMC; and WHEREAS, CMC Section 1203.3(d) provides that the administrative fines assessed by means of administrative citations issued for violations of the CMC shall be in the amounts specified by resolution of the City Council, or where no amount is specified, $100 for a f irst violation, $200 for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year from the date of the first violation, and $500 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year from the date of the first violation; and
WHEREAS, for the protection of health and public safety, the City has adopted illegal dumping regulations, codified at Section 4105, of Chapter 1 ( Prohibited Conduct) of Article IV (Public Peace) of the CMC (the “Illegal Dumping Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Illegal Dumping Ordinance prohibits the dumping of garbage or other waste in or upon any public or private road, highway, street, alley, public way, or any public or private property of any kind whatsoever; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to see substantial illegal dumping in violation of CMC Section 4105, despite issuing numerous administrative fines for illegal dumping; and WHEREAS, illegal dumping frequently causes significant blight and can pose health concerns which are inconsistent with the City’s vision for healthy, livable, and environmentally- conscious communities; and
WHEREAS, a failure to address illegal dumping often leads to more illegal dumping and other crimes, negatively impacts neighborhoods, reduces property values, and presents significant health and safety issues for residents; and
WHEREAS, the remedies and penalties for illegal dumping are currently inadequate to discourage acts of illegal dumping; and
WHEREAS, to discourage illegal dumping, administrative and civil penalties should be enhanced; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council now sees fit to increase the administrative fine amounts for violations of the Illegal Dumping Ordinance , pursuant to CMC Section 1203.3(d) . The administrative fines shall be increased as follows: (i) $1,000 for a first violation, $1,500 for a second violation within one year from the date of the first violation, and $3,000 for each additional violation within one year from the date of the first violation; (ii) setting the penalty for illegal dumping in “commercial quantities” at $3,000 for a first violation, $6,000 for a second violation within one year from the date of the first violation, and $10,000 for each additional violation within one year from the date of the first violation; and (iii) the administrative fines shall be mandatory; and

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full as findings of fact.

SECTION 2. In addition to any criminal, civil or other legal remedies that may be available to the City of Carson to enforce violations of the Carson Municipal Code or applicable state codes:

A. A violation of the City’s Illegal Dumping Ordinance (defined above), involving illegal dumping, shall be assessed an administrative fine as follows: (1) $ 1,000 for a first violation; (2) $1,500 for a second violation within one year from the date of the first violation; and (3) $3 ,000 for each additional violation within one year from the date of the first violation. Each day that waste placed, deposited, or dumped in violation of the Illegal Dumping Ordinance remains is a separate violation.

B. A violation of the City’s Illegal Dumping Ordinance whereby “commercial quantities” are illegally dumped, shall be assessed an administrative fine as follows: $3,000 for a first violation, $6,000 for a second violation within one year from the date of the first violation, and $10,000 for each additional violation within one year from the date of the first violation.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carson, California, at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of ________, 2025.

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 27. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nora A. Garcia , Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management CMO Code Enforcement Subject: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AMENDING CHAPTER 1(FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBITTHE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FORPERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPALCODE SECTION 3101.9 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Carson approve the introduction of an ordinance that would amend Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code to prohibit the sale, use and discharge of all ﬁreworks in the City, except for permitted public displays pursuant to the existing regulations of Carson Municipal Code Section 3101.9.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. INTRODUCE for ﬁrst reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 25-2507, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE,

USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9" 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 Carson Municipal Code (CMC) currently allows for the sale, use and discharge of safe and sane ﬁreworks (as deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(h)) during speciﬁed time periods around the Fourth of July season subject to speciﬁed regulations, and does not allow for the sale, use or discharge of any ﬁreworks other than safe and sane ﬁreworks (deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(d) as “illegal ﬁreworks”), with the exception of permitted public displays under CMC 3101.9.

The City has experienced chronic diﬃculty ensuring compliance with existing ﬁreworks regulations, as ﬁreworks activity and violations of the existing regulations continue to be rampant each Fourth of July season despite recent increases in the City’s administrative ﬁnes for violations of such regulations, and it is often diﬃcult for the City’s law enforcement oﬃcers to discern the difference between activities involving safe and sane ﬁreworks and activities involving illegal ﬁreworks.

Fireworks increase the risk of ignition and spread of ﬁres in the City, which is particularly troubling given the recent Los Angeles County ﬁrestorm event that occurred in January of 2025, wherein entire communities were destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades ﬁres. Fireworks also pose a signiﬁcant risk of bodily injuries and property damage in the City, with numerous severe injuries caused by ﬁreworks in Los Angeles County every Fourth of July season.

Fireworks also cause severe disturbances to City residents due to the associated noise, danger and other factors.

Fireworks activity can also signiﬁcantly increase the demand on law enforcement, ﬁre protection, and emergency medical services, diverting resources from other critical public safety needs.

California Health and Safety Code Section 12541 expressly authorizes cities to prohibit the sale, use, and discharge of all ﬁreworks (as deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511) notwithstanding any other provision of the State Fireworks Law.

The proposed ordinance would amend the City’s existing ﬁreworks regulations (CMC 3101 et seq.) to enact a prohibition on the sale, use and discharge of all ﬁreworks (as deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511), including but not limited to safe and sane ﬁreworks, with the exception of permitted public displays under existing CMC 3101.9, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of City residents. Further corresponding changes to relevant City ordinances and/or resolutions will be brought back at a later date. An Ad Hoc subcommittee of the City Council considered and endorsed the basic concept underlying the proposed ordinance on February 25, 2025.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no ﬁscal impact to the FY 24-25 Operating Budget.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Ordinance No. 25-2507

Attachments
Ordinance re Fireworks Prohibition(1055770.4).pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF
FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION)

OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3
(APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVI SIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR
TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF
CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY)

OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE

AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON,

EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE

EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
3101.9

WHEREAS, the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) currently allows for the sale, use and discharge of safe and sane fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(h)) during specified time periods around the Fourth of July season subject to specified regulations, and does not allow for the sale, use or discharge of any fireworks other than safe and sane fireworks (defined in CMC 3101.05(d) as “illegal fireworks”), with the exception of permitted public displays under CMC 3101.9; and

WHEREAS, the City has experienced chronic difficulty ensuring compliance with existing fireworks regulations, as fireworks activity and violations of the existing regulations continue to be rampant each Fourth of July season despite recent increases in the City’s administrative fines for violations of such regulations, and it is often difficult for the City’s law enforcement officers to discern the difference between activities involving safe and sane fireworks and activities involving illegal fireworks; and

WHEREAS, fireworks increase the risk of ignition and spread of fires in the City, which is particularly troubling given the recent Los Angeles County firestorm event that occurred in January of 2025, wherein entire communities were destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires; and

WHEREAS, fireworks also pose a significant risk of bodily injuries and property damage in the City, with numerous severe injuries caused by fireworks in Los Angeles County every Fourth of July season; and

WHEREAS, fireworks cause severe disturbances to City residents due to the associated noise, danger and other factors; and

WHEREAS, fireworks activity can significantly increase the demand on law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services, diverting resources from other critical public safety needs; and
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WHEREAS, amending the City’s existing fireworks regulations to enact a prohibition on the sale, use and discharge of all fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511), including but not limited to safe and sane fireworks, with the exception of permitted public displays under existing CMC 3101.9, will protect the public health, safety, and welfare of City residents; and

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 12541 expressly authorizes cities to prohibit the sale, use, and discharge of all fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511) notwithstanding any other provision of the State Fireworks Law; and

WHEREAS, for the protection of public health, safety and welfare, pursuant to the City’s police power, the City Council hereby intends to amend the City’s fireworks regulations so as to henceforth prohibit the sale, use and discharge of all fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511) including but not limited to safe and sane fireworks, except for such use and discharge as may be permitted in connection with permitted public displays under existing CMC 31019, within City limits.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein as findings of fact.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.0 (Fireworks) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough):

“(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, safe and sane fireworks may be sold, pursuant to the provisions of CMC 3101 to 3101.10, within the City of Carson only during the period designated in subsections (c)(i) and (c)(ii) of this Section.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, discharge or use safe and sane fireworks within the City of Carson at any time. except during the following time periods:

(i) 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. on June 28th;

(ii) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 29th;

(iii) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 30th;

(iv) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 1st;

(v) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 2nd;

(vi) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 3rd; and
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(vii) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on July 4th.

(c) Safe and sane fireworks may only be sold at a properly permitted stand within the City of Carson during the following hours:

(i) On June 28th from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.; and

(ii) From June 29th through July 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

(bd) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, discharge, use or possess illegal fireworks within the City of Carson at any time, except for such discharge, use or possession as may be permitted in connection with a public display pursuant to CMC 3101.9.”

SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.1 (Fireworks - Sale of - Permit Required) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.2 (Persons Eligible) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 5. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.3 (Application Requirements) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 6. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.4 (Issuance of Permit) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 7. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.5 (General Provisions) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 8. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.6 (Regulations for Temporary Stands) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 9. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.7 (Wholesale Permit) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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SECTION 10. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.8 (Storage of Fireworks) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough):

“It shall be unlawful to store any fireworks in any residence, home, garage, or automobile within the City of Carson. It shall also be unlawful to store any fireworks in any building or other place within the City of Carson without having first applied for and received a busin ess license pursuant to CMC 6310 and a permit therefor pursuant to the provisions of this Section from the City Council. This Section is not applicable to temporary storage of fireworks in temporary retail sales stands. An application for such a permit sha ll be filed with the City Council along with payment of a nonrefundable application fee established by City Council resolution no later than the last City business day in May. The City Council shall cause an investigation to be made of the place where it i s proposed to store such fireworks. Notwithstanding the foregoing, storage of fireworks in connection with a public display of fireworks by a pyrotechnic operator shall be governed by permit issued under CMC 3101.9.

(a) Prior to initiating the storage of fireworks at the permitted location, the permittee shall procure general liability and property damage insurance covering its operation in and about said premises in a minimum aggregate amount of $1,000,000; in addition, the City of Carson, its officers and employees shall be named as an additional insured on such insurance. The permittee shall file a certificate of such insurance with the City Revenue Division within seven (7) days after Council approval of such storage operation.

(b) No fireworks shall b e stored within one hundred (100) feet of any gasoline service station or any garage located within twenty -five (25) feet of any other structure. Any facility for the storage of fireworks shall maintain a minimum setback from the street curbing of ten (10) feet.

(c) There shall be maintained at each location where fireworks are stored at least two (2) fire extinguishers approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department; provided, however, that if more than one (1) room at any location is used for firework s storage, there shall be at least one (1) approved fire extinguisher per room.

(d) No person shall light, or cause, or permit to be lighted, any fireworks, or any other article or material, within any structure approved for fireworks storage, or within f ifty (50) feet thereof.

(e) No smoking shall be allowed in any structure used for the storage of fireworks nor within fifty (50) feet of said structure. “No Smoking” signs shall be prominently displayed.

(f) No minor, under the age of eighteen (18), shall be in the fireworks storage structure.

(g) No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed on the premises. No person who is under the influence of alcoholic beverages shall enter or be allowed in the building or structure used for fireworks storage.

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(h) The permittee shall provide an adult night watchman to act and serve during all hours other than normal business hours. Under no circumstances shall the night watchman sleep within the building in which the fireworks are stored.

(i) All permits must be posted in a conspicuous place at the storage site.

(j) The permittee shall strictly comply with all the provisions of the State Fireworks Law.”

SECTION 11. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.10 (Violations of Fireworks Regulations) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough):

(a) Any person violating any provision of CMC 3101 to 3101.9, inclusive, or knowingly or intentionall y misrepresenting to any officer or employee of the City any material fact in procuring any the permit herein provided for, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) In addition thereto, any such misrepresentation or violation shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit by the City Council, on twenty -four (24) hours’ notice to the permittee, or if any such violation is committed in the presence of the She riff, or any deputy, or Fire Chief, or any other City officer, the City Manager shall be empowered, upon receiving a written and signed report thereof from any such officer, to close any such permitted operation sales booth or stand forthwith.

(c) Any per son violating the provisions of CMC 3101. 07 to 3101.9 shall be subject to a penalty of $1,000 for a first -time violation, and thereafter $1,000 for each additional violation of such provisions, except as otherwise provided in a resolution adopted by the City Council pursuant to CMC 1203.3(d). Any person found to have violated the provisions of CMC 3101.7, 3101.8 or 3101.9, or any combination of the same, more than two (2) times in a single year shall be prohibited from applying for any permit under CMC 3101.87 through 3101.9 for a period of one (1) year.

(d) If any provision(s) of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any other provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Chapter are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that they would have adopted this Chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clau se, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.”

SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Urgency ordinance 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. 01007.0001/1055770.4
SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 14. 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.

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Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

__________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_______________________________
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

CITY OF CARSON

File #: Version:

Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 28. 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 18, 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 - March 4, 2025, Agenda Report.pdf
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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 March 4, 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, Lashawn (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
Ford, Brittney (LDH) Alt. 1 02-18-25 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
Payton, Cameron (LDH) Youth 02-18-25 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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
Page, Brent (LDH) Alt. 3 02-18-25 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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.

Agenda Report March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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
Councilmember Hicks 02-18-24
[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
Agenda Report March 4, 2025 Exhibit 1 12
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 07-16-24
[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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 2025 Exhibit 1 16
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
ORDINANCE SECOND READING 29. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nora A. Garcia , Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management CMO Code Enforcement Subject: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On February 18, 2025, under discussion Item No. 26 of the City Council Agenda, the City Council voted 3-0 tointroduce Ordinance No. 25-2504, 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 andexhibitions of speed. This item transmits a request for the City Council to conduct a Second Reading and adoptOrdinance No. 25-2502.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. CONDUCT a Second reading by title only and with full reading waived, and

2. ADOPT 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
TAKE another action 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.

Therefore, on February 18, 2025, under discussion Item No. 26 of the City Council Agenda, the City Council voted 3- 0 to introduce Ordinance No. 25-2504, 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 and exhibitions of speed. This item transmits a request for the City Council to conduct a Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-2502.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ﬁscal impact associated with the adoption of this Ordinance.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Ordinance No. 25-2504

Attachments

1. Ordinance No 25-2504.pdf

Carson City CouncilMarch 4, 2025

Carson City Council
March 4, 2025