Agenda packet — Carson City Council, April 15, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

As a result of participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, City staff have become aware of SB (Senate Bill) 2, a State law requiring each city or county to identify at least one zone where emergency shelters are permitted by right and treating transitional and supportive housing as residential uses of property, subject only to restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone, so one of the tasks ahead for the Carson Homelessness Task Force would be to monitor the existing planning and zoning regulations to ensure the City’s compliance with SB 2.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The Time-Limited Subsidy Programs within the Permanent Housing Department of LAHSA play a critical role in helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing. These programs include Rapid Re-Housing, Recovery Re-Housing, and Shallow Subsidy/Street to Subsidy, all of which provide temporary financial assistance and housing support to help households secure stable housing quickly.

Time-Limited Subsidies are a key component of the LA Continuum of Care's permanent housing portfolio, designed to assist individuals and families who do not require deeper, long-term support, such as permanent supportive housing. These programs operate under a Housing First approach, meaning they serve individuals regardless of housing barriers and incorporate trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.

By providing flexible, short-term assistance, these programs help prevent returns to homelessness and support individuals in maintaining stable housing after their initial placement.

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Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs

One of the local social service providers that has received CDBG public service funds in the past, the Office of Samoan Affairs, has incorporated a program of services to the homeless and persons at risk of becoming homeless (primarily counseling, referral to appropriate agencies, and assistance in applying for and obtaining benefits) into its multifaceted portfolio of services.

This would appear to be a prime candidate for subsequent years’ funding should the agency seek to pursue it.

Through the City’s membership in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), the City is participating in SBCCOG’s program of outreach to the local homeless community and referral to services. SBCCOG contracts with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a statewide network of agencies that provides services to the homeless, to coordinate the effort.

Additionally, the City entered into its own contract with PATH (using funding other than CDBG) for additional outreach services within Carson.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)

Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards

Lead-based paint (LBP) regulations affect a variety of housing and community-based programs.

The process for identifying and resolving LBP issues varies depending upon the amount of assistance and the type of program affected. The most common actions that need to be taken are:
• Lead Hazard Evaluation – A risk assessment, paint testing or a combination of these to determine the presence of LBP hazards or LBP in properties built prior to 1978. • Lead Hazard Reduction – Activities designed to reduce or eliminate exposure to LBP hazards through methods including interim controls, standard treatments, or abatement.
• Clearance – An activity conducted following LBP hazard reduction activities to determine that the hazard reduction activities are complete.

As shown in Table MA-20.05, 82 percent of owner-occupied units and 74 percent of renter- occupied units in Carson were built before 1980, making them potential sources of lead-based paint exposure, as residential use of LBP was banned in 1978. Among these older units, 11 percent of owner-occupied units and 15 percent of renter-occupied units have children present in the home, a population particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?

The actions listed above support efforts to mitigate lead poisoning and hazards by facilitating access to safer housing and reducing exposure risks for vulnerable populations. Lead-based paint (LBP) exposure is a significant health concern, particularly for young children, as it can lead to serious physical and cognitive health issues. Again, in Carson, 11 percent of owner- occupied and 15 percent of renter-occupied housing units built before 1980 have children present, putting them at higher risk of lead exposure.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?

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• Considering annual programs and materials that educate residents on the health dangers of lead-based paint and encourage the screening of children for elevated blood levels;
• Including lead-based paint hazard reduction as an eligible activity in rehabilitation programs;
• Reviewing current housing and rehabilitation cases to ensure that lead-based paint hazard reduction is incorporated; and
• Promoting awareness and elimination of lead-based paint hazards among other housing providers, including local non-profit housing developers.

The City’s efforts to conform to (24 CER) Section 570.608 regarding the notification, inspection, testing, and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint as required in the CDBG certifications have most recently included the engagement of a consultant to conduct lead hazard inspections/evaluations, paint testing, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections.

All properties served by the City’s housing rehabilitation programs undergo an initial lead hazard assessment, with subsequent actions to be determined according to the results of that assessment.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families

Reducing poverty and improving economic stability for individuals and families requires a comprehensive, multifaceted approach that integrates affordable housing, economic development, education, and workforce opportunities. The City of Carson is committed to implementing strategies that address both the immediate needs of low-income households and the long-term economic opportunities that can lift families out of poverty.

To alleviate financial burdens, the City will allocate funding to help reduce housing costs by assisting with home repairs, preserving existing affordable housing, and ensuring that residents have access to stable and safe living conditions. These efforts aim to prevent displacement and promote housing stability, which are essential to economic mobility.

A strong economic development strategy is also key to poverty reduction. Elevating income levels for individuals and families living in poverty requires a multifaceted approach that includes affordable housing, livable communities, education, and job creation.

To maximize impact, the City will allocate funding to help in reducing housing costs can help lift families out of poverty rather than simply providing temporary relief. The City aims to create and preserve both affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities to benefit as many residents as possible.

Strengthening the City’s economic base is another critical strategy for poverty reduction. The City will implement coordinated economic development efforts focused on job creation, business retention, expansion, and attraction. Additionally, individuals and families will be supported through job training, counseling, education, and direct connections to employment opportunities. These efforts will be carried out in collaboration with public and private organizations that provide education and workforce development programs., ensuring that local businesses can thrive and provide sustainable employment opportunities. Through partnerships with workforce development agencies and educational institutions, individuals and families will have access to job training, career counseling, and education programs that enhance skill development and increase access to higher-paying jobs.

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How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan

Carson’s anti-poverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. These goals include reducing poverty, creating new and affordable housing, developing and promoting services for at-risk populations, expanding job training, and providing public and social services.

The City plans to allocate federal funding to support affordable housing initiatives, strengthen neighborhoods, and expand essential community resources. This includes partnering with public and private organizations to provide a continuum of services that address housing, job training, and supportive programs for low- and moderate-income households. By coordinating housing policies with economic development and social services, the City ensures a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, helping residents achieve long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency while strengthening the overall community.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230

Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements

T
he City’s Community Development Department is responsible for ensuring that the receipt and expenditure of HUD funds complies with program requirements through the monitoring of program performance. Careful evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system can be the most effective tool in detecting gaps and making appropriate modifications. Carson will follow monitoring procedures identified in the City’s Subrecipient Monitoring Plan. Other procedures will include in-h
ouse review of progress reports and expenditures, and on-s ite visits
to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The monitoring system will encourage uniform reporting to achieve consistent information on beneficiaries. Monitoring will also aim at resolving any program or accounting findings or other problems that may keep an organization from meeting its contractual obligations. Technical assistance will be provided where necessary.

F
urthermore, project and financial data on CDBG-fu
nded activities will be maintained using
HUD’s Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS). Use of this system allows HUD staff easy access to local data for review and progress evaluation.

M
onitoring of Housing and Community Development Projects

Project Selection: Prior to selection of an activity for funding, the prospective subrecipient must submit an application describing the program for which it is seeking funding, the amount of funding requested, and the program’s goals/outcomes. The proposed programs are reviewed by staff to determine that they are eligible activities for CDBG funding and meet Consolidated Plan goals and objectives.

Contract Management: Each CDBG subrecipient has a written agreement with the City. The agreement specifies the program requirements, the program activity, funding amount, and the expected performance outcomes. During the program year, CDBG subrecipients are required to provide quarterly invoices and reports to the City. The quarterly report provides information about the individuals assisted and the organization’s performance in meeting its goals and objectives as provided in the subrecipient agreement, which is based upon furthering the Consolidated Plan goals and objectives. On a quarterly basis, the City reviews the invoices and

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reports to ensure that the subrecipients are spending the funds in a timely manner and meeting their performance goals.

Monitoring Compliance: In addition to the quarterly review of expenditures and performance, the City performs annual monitoring of each subrecipient following the City’s CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring Guide. The guide details the City’s monitoring goals, procedures and standards. Each subrecipient receives a monitoring questionnaire and document request list with a response deadline. The questionnaire requests information about program elements and knowledge.

Fo
llowing a checklist, staff performs an analysis of each subrecipient. The analysis exposes any possible compliance or performance issues and identifies those agencies requiring more comprehensive monitoring. Based on responses to the questionnaire and other criteria, at least one
-thi
rd of the subrecipients will be selected for more comprehensive monitoring and an on- s
ite visit.

Dur
ing the monitoring visit, staff will review information to help determine if the organization has knowledge and understanding of the CDBG regulations, documentation of the clients served and income eligibility, proper internal controls, and back-u p documentation of charges
made to the CDBG program. Within 30 days of the visit, subrecipients will receive a monitoring letter summarizing areas of improvement, findings, and/or concerns. The letter will specify any corrective actions required and include specific recommendations for improvement. The subrecipient will be given a deadline to provide a written response describing how and when the agency will resolve any findings. If a subrecipient is unable to meet the goals necessary to further the City’s plan, then the organization will not have its funding renewed.

Audit: If the subrecipient expends more than $750,000 in federal funds during the fiscal year, it is required to perform a single audit and submit a copy to the City. The audit is reviewed, and any findings are noted for follow-up.

Affordable Housing Projects

Affordable housing projects supported with federal funds (such as the CDBG program) and subject to the Consolidated Plan are monitored on a regular basis to ensure compliance with occupancy and affordability requirements. The City will perform the following monitoring functions:
• Provide project owners with new income limits and rent limits; • Review documentation of tenant income and owner compliance with rent limits;

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• Review owner rent increase requests;
• Perform Housing Quality Standards inspection and Code Compliance checks on HOME- funded rental properties in accordance with HOME regulations; and • Notify owners of any non-compliance and the necessary actions to restore compliance.

Loans

Over the years, the City has loaned CDBG funds to property owners through various community development programs to support Consolidated Plan goals, such as housing rehabilitation, commercial façade improvement, and down payment assistance programs. All of the loans administered by the City, the City will complete annual monitoring of title, taxes and insurance.

If continued owner occupancy was a requirement of the loan, then the City will collect the necessary documentation, as well. For loans administered by the City’s loan servicer, the City will regularly review the loan servicer’s monitoring activities and follow up on delinquent accounts.

Program Monitoring

At least quarterly, the City’s Community Development staff will review CDBG expenditures for the various activities to ensure that spending deadlines and individual program objectives are being met. As progress is made on the programs, accomplishment information will be entered in IDIS.

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First Program Year (2025-26) Annual Action Plan
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction

The table that follows depicts the CDBG resources that the City of Carson is expected to have during the 2025 Program Year. For purposes of this table, the City is projecting the same amount of funding annually over the remainder of the Consolidated Plan period. However, the City recognizes that continued CDBG funding is not guaranteed.

Table AP-15.01: Expected Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
Acquisition;
Admin and
Planning;
Economic
Development;
Housing Public
Improvements;
Public Services
$660,108 $552,940 $466,207 $1,679,255 $4,065,070

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

While the CDBG program does not require matching funds, it serves as a critical tool for leveraging additional resources from private, local, state, and federal sources to expand the impact of funded activities. CDBG funds can be used strategically to attract and complement other investments, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to addressing community needs.

The City will utilize Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to support affordable housing initiatives, ensuring that CDBG-funded programs align with and enhance broader housing efforts. Additionally, the City may pursue partnerships with state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector stakeholders to maximize funding opportunities and provide sustainable public services, infrastructure improvements, and economic development programs.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

The City of Carson recognizes the importance of leveraging public land to address housing and community needs and regularly reviews its real estate portfolio to assess whether properties are being utilized to their fullest potential. By evaluating its assets in alignment with housing and service priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City can create opportunities to support low- and moderate-income households, address homelessness, and expand access to essential services. In collaboration with local partners, the City will continue to explore publicly owned land as a resource to increase the supply of affordable housing and support broader community development goals.

Discussion

Please see above.

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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)

Table AP-20.01: Goals Summary Information

Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Expand Affordable
Housing Options
2025 2026 Affordable Housing Citywide Decent and
affordable housing;
neighborhood
preservation
CDBG: $ X Households Assisted
2 Deliver Community
Services
2025 2026 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Priority services for
special needs and
LMI households
CDBG: $ X Persons Assisted
3 Provide Fair Housing
Services
2025 2026 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Fair housing CDBG: $

X Persons Assisted

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Table AP-20.02: Goal Descriptions

Goal Name Goal Description
Expand Affordable Housing Options Assist in increasing and preserving access to high-quality affordable housing by investing in property rehabilitation.

Deliver Community Services

Expand essential community services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, youth, and individuals with special needs.

Provide needed public services within the City of Carson using CDBG resources not to exceed the 15% annual expenditure limit.

Support the CDBG program through CDBG administration and fair housing activities.

Provide Fair Housing Services Broaden fair housing education by raising awareness of rights, fostering inclusivity, and eliminating barriers to access.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The City of Carson allocated its CDBG resources in a manner that addresses its identified housing and community development needs. The projects and programs selected for funding over the upcoming program year are further listed in Section AP-38 according to project number followed by the project’s name and needs that are addressed. Funding for each program is also identified in the Section AP-38.

The projects listed in this section and in Section AP-38 reflect the recommendations adopted by the City Council at its meeting on [INSERT DATE].

Projects

Table AP-35.01: Project Information
# Project Name
1 Neighborhood Pride Program
2 Fair Housing
3 Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson
4 Venice Family Clinic
5 Program Administration

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

The Department of Community Development considered all public comments submitted during the public hearing and will take into account additional feedback received during the public review and comment period. These allocation priorities were developed through the public participation process to ensure they align with the community’s most pressing needs. The projects selected reflect the recommendations adopted by the City Council at its meeting on [INSERT DATE], based on community input, local data, and strategic planning efforts.

The allocation of CDBG funding is closely tied to the City’s local objectives, focusing on areas where the greatest impact can be made. However, limited resource availability remains the

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biggest obstacle to fully addressing the needs of underserved populations. To maximize the effectiveness of available funds, the City has and will continue to collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and other stakeholders to coordinate service provision and enhance program delivery. Strengthening these partnerships will help bridge resource gaps, improve service accessibility, and ensure that CDBG funds are used efficiently to support Carson’s most vulnerable communities.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Table AP-38.01: Project Summary Information

1 Project Name Neighborhood Pride Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand Affordable Housing Options
Maintain and Promote Neighborhood Preservation
Needs Addressed Decent affordable housing
Neighborhood preservation
Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description The Neighborhood Pride Program (NPP) is designed to assist low- a nd moderate-income owners of single-family detached dwellings and mobile homes with the preservation of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The NPP corrects hazardous structural conditions, makes improvements considered necessary to eliminate blight, promotes healthy, sustainable, and resource-efficient housing, improves disabled access, and corrects building and health and safety code violations. As such, the program addresses two of the major priority needs in the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan; provide decent affordable housing; and maintain and promote neighborhood preservation. Program funds may be used to complete approved and required housing rehabilitation activities and to address lead-based paint hazards. Eligible items include roofing, driveway replacement, exterior painting, stucco work, correction of faulty plumbing and heating, replacement of deteriorated stairs, hazardous wiring repairs, and security lighting The NPP provides financial assistance in the form of loans or grants to eligible households whose income does not exceed 80% of area median income, adjusted for household size. The program provides grants of up to 30,000 for single-family detached dwellings, and up to $20,000 for mobile homes. For single-family homes, amounts over $30,000 up to $50,000 are eligible for a loan at 3% simple interest. A participating household may receive a loan or a grant, but not both. This allocation includes funding for inspection services related to the rehabilitation projects and for lead and asbestos testing and abatement services (both handled by contract).

Target Date 6/30/2026

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The City estimates that this program will rehabilitate a minimum of 20 single-family units and mobile home units (20 low- and moderate- income households) during Program Year 2025.

Location Description All target areas are included, but this can take place anywhere in the city provided that the applicant meets the low- to moderate-income guidelines as this is a direct benefit activity.

Planned Activities None at this time. Applications are reviewed upon submittal. 2 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Maintain and Promote Affordable Housing Deliver Community Services
Needs Addressed Decent affordable housing
Fair housing
Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description As part of its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, the City of Carson offers a Fair Housing Services program, under an annual contract with the Los Angeles-based Housing Rights Center. This program is designed to combat discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, or any other protected category. Since 2014, the City has included fair housing services within its CDBG public services allocation, rather than its administration allocation. Presently, the Housing Rights Center provides fair housing workshops for property owners, management, and tenants, education, outreach, complaint handling, and enforcement in accordance with State and Federal civil/housing rights laws. HRC's program consists of the following components: Housing Discrimination Complaint Investigation. HRC investigates housing discrimination complaints brought under both State and Federal fair housing laws. A housing discrimination complaint can be investigated through testing, the gathering of witness statements, or through research surveys. HRC resolves cases in a number of ways including conciliation, litigation or referrals.

HRC's litigation department has been very successful at winning strong judgments and settlements for its clients. Fair Housing Education and Outreach. HRC has established an effective and comprehensive outreach and education program by continuously developing and

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distributing written materials that describe the applicable laws that protect against housing discrimination and ways to prevent housing injustices. Tenant and Landlord Counseling. HRC provides telephone and in-person counseling to both tenants and landlords regarding their respective rights and responsibilities under California law and local city ordinances. In addition to answering basic housing questions, counselors commonly cite specific civil codes that pertain to the client's matter and/or provide sample letters that discuss a particular issue. When a client's matter is outside the scope of HRC's services, HRC provides appropriate referral information. These referrals include, but are not limited to local housing authorities, health, and building and safety departments, legal assistance agencies, and other social service providers.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is estimated that Fair Housing services will be provided to a minimum of 45 low- and moderate-income households, both existing and prospective residents of Carson.

Location Description Services are provided on a citywide basis Planned Activities None at this time. Program activity is generated through referrals, walk-ins and individual contact by persons perceiving potential discrimination, and through testing.
3 Project Name Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Deliver Community Services
Needs Addressed Services for special needs and LMI households Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description This activity will provide a variety of after-school development and educational support programming for youth.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
50 low- to moderate-income households
Location Description 21502 South Main Street, Carson, CA 90745

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Planned Activities This activity will provide a variety of after-school development and educational support programming for youth.
4 Project Name Venice Family Clinic
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Deliver Community Services
Needs Addressed Services for special needs and LMI households Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description Venice Family Clinic (which has taken over from South Bay Family Health Care, with which it merged) operates a free community health clinic for the uninsured and underinsured on the campus of Carson High School.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
2,000 low- and moderate-income families
Location Description 270 West 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745 Planned Activities Venice Family Clinic operates a free community health clinic for the uninsured and underinsured on the campus of Carson High School. 5 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing options
Maintain and promote neighborhood preservation
Improve public facilities and infrastructure
Deliver community services
Needs Addressed Decent affordable housing
Neighborhood preservation
Services for special needs and LMI households
Priority public facilities and infrastructure
Fair housing
Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description This budget allocation is used to cover a portion of the personnel and non-personnel costs associated with the administration of the CDBG entitlement program for the City of Carson. The activities and staff functions covered under this allocation include general administration,

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planning (including housing, economic development, public improvement, capital improvement, and neighborhood planning), performance reporting and monitoring, equal opportunity compliance and programming, the implementation of the public outreach and citizen participation for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan planning process as well as the dissemination of information and facilitation of public participation needed to further the goals and objectives of Annual Action Plans. In addition to salary and benefit reimbursement for staff, this administration allocation includes other costs related to the administration of the CDBG program such as computer hardware/software, office supplies, support materials and staff training.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Not applicable
Location Description Administration activities are carried out at the Carson Community Center, 801 East Carson Street (as the Housing Division has been relocated from City Hall).

Planned Activities Planned activities for administration include administering the CDBG program including monitoring visits, monthly review of program reports and fiscal reimbursement documentation, drawdowns, communication with agencies, directing RFP processes, and completing and executing subrecipient agreements and other contracts, among other activities.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)

Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed

The City generally distributes funds on a project-by-project basis and does not distribute funds geographically, with the exception of the Commercial Façade/Rehabilitation program and selected public facility/infrastructure projects.

Geographic Distribution

Not applicable. Please see discussion above.

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

Not applicable. Please see discussion above.

Discussion

Not applicable. Please see discussion above.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

In addition to federal funding, the City will continue to seek additional funding sources to support as many Carson households as possible.

Table AP-55.01: One-Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 9
Special-Needs 0
Total 9

Table AP-55.02: One-Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 9
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 9

Discussion

The above tables reflect the projected activity for the Neighborhood Pride housing rehabilitation program (single-family homes and mobile homes).

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction

In the wake of the statewide dissolution of redevelopment agencies (which, under the California Redevelopment Law, were required to allocate 20% of the tax increment revenues they received toward affordable housing), the City of Carson created a Carson Housing Authority to carry out the remaining affordable housing obligations. In that role, the Carson Housing Authority reviews proposals from prospective housing developers and determines to what extent it will provide assistance (primarily financial) to those developers.

Despite its name, however, the Carson Housing Authority does not own or operate any public housing within the city boundaries. In Carson, the role of a “public housing authority” (PHA), as the term is commonly understood, is carried out by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA, formerly the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, or HACoLA).

LACDA manages over 3,600 units of public housing in properties located throughout Los Angeles County (none in Carson), and also provides rental assistance to over 20,000 families within the County.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

Not applicable, as the City of Carson does not own, operate, or manage any public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

Not applicable.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance

The public housing agency operating in Carson is the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles Community Development Authority (LACDA).

HACoLA is not designated as troubled.

Discussion

Please see above.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) serves as the lead agency for the HUD- funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), coordinating federal, state, county, and city funds to provide shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The City of Carson works closely with LAHSA to align its efforts with the CoC’s strategic initiatives, leveraging resources and programs to address the needs of homeless residents, including chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth, as well as those at risk of homelessness.

As previously mentioned, the City also collaborates with LAHSA on the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count to engage and survey individuals experiencing homelessness to provide an accurate count of the region’s unsheltered and sheltered homeless populations.

• Continued involvement by City staff in the regular monthly meetings of the South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness;
• Ongoing participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative; • Continued participation in a joint program of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to coordinate the following activities: outreach services; a South Bay Cities homeless hotline, screenings, and coordinated entry system assessments; case management; linkages to interim housing; housing location services; outreach to local landlords; and ongoing supportive services; and Regular meetings of the City’s Homeless Task Force, which is coordinated by the Assistant City Manager and includes the Community Development, Community Services, and Public Safety Departments, as well as the County Sheriff’s Department (the law enforcement agency in Carson).

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

As noted previously, LAHSA conducts point-in-time counts on an annual basis. In the 2024 PIT Count for Service Planning Area 8 (SPA 8)—which covers the South Bay region within the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (excluding Long Beach)—there were 1,436 sheltered individuals and

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3,992 unsheltered individuals, totaling 5,428 individuals experiencing homelessness.

The City of Carson collaborates with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to conduct targeted outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are unsheltered. SBCCOG has partnered with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a statewide network of service providers specializing in homelessness response. PATH's outreach teams engage directly with unsheltered individuals, building trusting relationships to assess their specific needs and connect them to essential services. These services include housing assistance, interim housing, veterans' services, mental health care, medical services, employment support, and benefits enrollment. By providing comprehensive, person-centered support, PATH aims to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing and improved well-being.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

At present, there are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities located in the city of Carson. Since there is an obvious need for such facilities, the City is exploring two avenues:
a) outreach to a provider or providers of emergency shelters and/or transitional housing facilities who may be interested in operating such facilities within the city; or b) becoming such a provider itself.

The City recently prepared and adopted amendments to its Zoning Code that accomplished the following:
• Permitting emergency shelters by right in the ML (Manufacturing Light) and MH (Manufacturing Heavy) zones, and providing for development and operational standards;
• Identifying transitional and supportive housing as a residential use and permitting it in all residential zones, subject only to those standards /regulations that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone; and • Permitting single-room occupancy (SRO) units in at least one zone.

These changes will enable to City to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency, transitional, and supportive housing facilities and work with appropriate organizations to ensure that the needs of the homeless and extremely low income households are met.

As a result of participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, City staff has become aware of SB (Senate Bill) 2, a State law requiring each city or county to identify at least one zone

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where emergency shelters are permitted by right and treating transitional and supportive housing as residential uses of property, subject only to restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone, so one of the tasks ahead for the Carson Homelessness Task Force would be to monitor the existing planning and zoning regulations to ensure the City’s compliance with SB 2.

Time-Limited Subsidies are a key component of the LA Continuum of Care's permanent housing portfolio, designed to assist individuals and families who do not require deeper, long-term support, such as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). These programs operate under a Housing First approach, meaning they serve individuals regardless of housing barriers and incorporate trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.

By providing flexible, short-term assistance, these programs help prevent returns to homelessness and support individuals in maintaining stable housing after their initial placement.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs

One of the local social service providers that has received CDBG public service funds in the past,

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the Office of Samoan Affairs, has incorporated a program of services to the homeless and persons at risk of becoming homeless (primarily counseling, referral to appropriate agencies, and assistance in applying for and obtaining benefits) into its multifaceted portfolio of services.

Additionally, the City entered into its own contract with PATH (using funding other than CDBG) for additional outreach services within Carson.

Discussion

See above.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction

Both market and governmental factors can pose constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing. Two of the greatest barriers to affordable housing continue to be cost and supply. As demonstrated in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, there is a great need for affordable housing in Carson. The City of Carson will continue to remove any barriers to affordable housing possible through the implementation of the Housing Element in compliance with State law, and by reducing development and cost constraints to developing housing when possible. Additionally, the City will continue to leverage available funding sources to support the development and preservation of affordable housing.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

The City of Carson does experience barriers to affordable housing as identified in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, including governmental constraints, market conditions, lack of funding sources, and land and construction costs. Many of the barriers are not controlled by the City, such as land and construction costs and state/federal constraints.

The City of Carson initiated an update of its Housing Element in 2022. The City will follow up on any governmental constraints to housing development that are identified in the Housing Element, including appropriate amendments to the Zoning Code.

The City continues to pursue the following strategies:

• Employ several policies to provide greater flexibility in site planning and promote more intense development. The City continuously monitors available sites that may be appropriate for residential uses. A density floor is a tool that can be used to promote maximum land use, establishing a minimum density within a given residential land use designation. The availability of developable acreage in upper density ranges allows for the development of certain types of housing.
• Continue considering alternate forms of development, including small-lot, single-family subdivisions; mobile home parks that allow owner-occupied spaces; senior citizen developments offering various types of care and assistance; mixed use

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residential/office/commercial developments; and planned unit developments (the latter being a form long in existence in the city, and the mixed-use residential/office/commercial model is seen to an increasing degree, for example, along Carson Street and Avalon Boulevard).
• To encourage developers to pursue low- and moderate-income housing projects, California provides regulatory tools to govern approval processes, permitting greater density for affordable housing projects that include additional development incentives.

The City employs a Density Bonus Ordinance to encourage developers to develop a portion of an otherwise market-rate product as affordable for low and moderate incomes, in order to meet the State-mandated affordable housing responsibilities. • Monitor all housing built prior to 1980 for lead-based paint and other hazardous or unsafe housing issues.
• Continue monitoring low- to moderate-income housing developments that have existing affordability controls for their risk of conversion to market rate. • Continue offering financial assistance to households that cannot qualify for conventional home improvement loans, in order to encourage and support the preservation of the affordable housing stock.
• Continue efforts to combat blighted and substandard housing through a combination of tools including enforcement, citation, and referral to the City’s housing rehabilitation programs.
• Continue, through the Carson Housing Authority, assisting the development of affordable multi-family housing.
• Encourage the development of mixed-use projects, including the development of specific plans that require housing as a key component of those developments. • Implement a 2012 Zoning Code amendment to facilitate development of housing for persons with disabilities. Housing opportunities for persons with disabilities can be addressed by the provision of affordable, barrier-free housing. Rehabilitation assistance can be targeted toward disabled renters and homeowners for necessary unit modifications.
• Seek State and Federal funds in support of housing construction and rehabilitation targeted toward persons with developmental disabilities. Also, provide regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing and fee waivers/deferrals, to projects targeted toward such persons. To further facilitate the development of housing units to accommodate persons with these disabilities, reach out annually to developers of supportive housing to encourage development of projects targeted toward special

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needs groups.

Discussion

Please see above.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

This section discusses the City’s underserved needs and institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities, as identified in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

The most pressing underserved need in the community is affordable housing. Additionally, there is a significant need for housing and support services for populations with special needs, including seniors, large families, single-parent households, individuals with HIV/AIDS, and those with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

Limited resource availability remains one of the greatest challenges in addressing the needs of underserved populations. To maximize impact, the City prioritizes collaboration and leveraging of funds, working with governmental agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities to coordinate the provision of services in Carson.

Many residents face economic hardship due to barriers such as unemployment, underemployment, limited education, and lack of job skills training. Other contributing factors include low wages, a shortage of affordable childcare, and a lack of nearby affordable housing options, all of which make it difficult for lower-income households and single parents to enter or remain in the workforce. To help address employability and job training challenges, the City partners with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), a local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) consortium that provides job placement, training, and workforce development services.

Transportation access also remains a significant obstacle, particularly for residents who rely on public transit for employment, education, and essential services. The City operates the Carson Circuit bus system, which coordinates with multiple regional transit providers, including the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Long Beach Transit, Compton Renaissance Transit, Torrance Transit, and Gardena Municipal Bus Lines. These efforts help

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improve mobility and expand economic opportunities for Carson residents.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

As noted in the Projects section of this Annual Action Plan, over one-third of the proposed allocation of the City’s CDBG funds will be directed toward a major housing rehabilitation program aimed at maintaining and preserving the supply of affordable housing units in the city, the Neighborhood Pride Program.

In response to the State action eliminating local redevelopment agencies, the City of Carson created a Carson Housing Authority (CHA), which is assuming the housing programs of the former Carson Redevelopment Agency. The principal activities of the CHA are:
• Continuing rental assistance payments to two affordable multi-tenant residential developments (Avalon Courtyard, 92 units located at 22127 South Avalon Boulevard, and Carson Terrace Senior Apartments, 62 units located at 632 East 219th Street). • Monitoring Carson’s existing affordable housing projects for compliance with terms of their development agreements. Most of these projects were made possible by Redevelopment Agency loans.
• Seeing projects to completion, such as projects at 2525 East Carson Street and 21227- 21237 South Figueroa Street.
• Moving projects with existing development agreements forward to completion. This includes the soon-to-be completed Veterans Village at Carson (51 units at the corner of Carson and Figueroa Streets) and Carson Arts Colony (46 units at 21205 South Main Street).
• With any remaining funds, the CHA will form or assist new projects on other sites.

At present, the CHA’s functions do not include the operation of public housing (such as the Federally-assisted Section 8 program). That role within the boundaries of the city will continue to be carried out by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).

The City will also continue to seek new HOME Investment Partnership Program funding.

Though not an entitlement community for HOME, the City has in the past obtained HOME funding through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and is currently (until July 2020) utilizing a $500,000 HOME grant from HCD with which it is operating a housing rehabilitation program targeted toward low- and very low-income

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homeowners.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

The City realizes that lead-based paint poses a serious health hazard and therefore must be addressed. The City is attempting to minimize the incidence of lead paint poisoning by implementing the following:
• Ensuring that home improvement programs initiated by the City or non-profit providers identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards;
• Considering annual programs and materials that educate residents on the health dangers of lead-based paint and encourage the screening of children for elevated blood levels;
• Including lead-based paint hazard reduction as an eligible activity in rehabilitation programs;
• Reviewing current housing and rehabilitation cases to ensure that lead-based paint hazard reduction is incorporated; and
• Promoting awareness and elimination of lead-based paint hazards among other housing providers, including local non-profit housing developers.

The City’s efforts to conform to (24 CFR) Section 570.608 regarding the notification, inspection, testing, and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint as required in the CDBG certifications have most recently included the engagement of a consultant to conduct lead hazard inspections/evaluations, paint testing, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections.

All properties served by the City’s housing rehabilitation programs undergo an initial lead hazard assessment, with subsequent actions to be determined according to the results of that assessment.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

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housing policies with economic development and social services, the City ensures a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, helping residents achieve long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency while strengthening the overall community.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

The City of Carson Community Development Department will ensure the effective administration of HUD entitlement grants and oversee the implementation of activities outlined in the Annual Action Plan. The department will continue to enhance operational efficiencies through improved coordination, technical assistance, and oversight of housing and community development programs.

The City will maintain ongoing collaboration with other municipal departments, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners to facilitate the provision of housing, public services, and infrastructure improvements. The Community Development Department works closely with external agencies such as the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) to ensure that low-income residents have access to safe and stable housing. Through strong interagency coordination, the City will continue to administer CDBG and other funding programs while seeking opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

The City of Carson is committed to strengthening coordination between public and private housing providers and social service agencies to ensure the efficient delivery of housing and support services for residents in need. The City relies on a network of nonprofit social service organizations to provide essential services and collaborates with affordable housing developers to implement its housing goals.

To enhance coordination, the City will continue engaging with public agencies, housing providers, and service organizations throughout the year to plan and maximize the use of available resources. Regular communication will be maintained to facilitate the review and endorsement of funding applications, discuss opportunities for cooperative initiatives, and ensure that service providers and housing developers work together effectively. The City has historically allocated up to 15% of its annual CDBG funding for social services, reinforcing its

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commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.

Housing developments serving specific populations will also play a role in strengthening service coordination by informing residents about available local services and ensuring that service agencies are aware of upcoming housing opportunities during the project approval process.

Discussion

See above.

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Program Specific Requirements

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 1,024

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income 1,024

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be
used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70 percent of CDBG funds is used to
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.

70.00%

0 City of Carson

Citizen Participation Plan for Programs
Funded Under the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development’s Office
of Community Planning and Development

Prepared by the Community Development Department
Updated December 2024

1 Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 Participation Policies ............................................................................................... 2 Citywide Advisory Commission................................................................................. 3 Development of Plans .............................................................................................. 4 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) .................................. 5 Publication and Review Periods ................................................................................ 6 Public Hearings ........................................................................................................ 7 Plan Amendments .................................................................................................... 7 Access to Information and Records .......................................................................... 9 Technical Assistance ............................................................................................... 9 Comment and Complaint Process ............................................................................ 9 Anti-displacement and Relocation .......................................................................... 10 Monitoring and Evaluation ...................................................................................... 10 Appendix A: Community Organizations Serving Carson’s Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Populations ............................................................................................... 13 Appendix B: Community Organizations Serving People with Disabilities ................... 17

2 Introduction

The City of Carson (City) receives an annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing and community development activities to assist people with low to moderate incomes. In accordance with HUD requirements, the City must create a Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) that addresses affordable housing and community development needs, submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to outline spending and activities for the upcoming program year, and provide a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) that summarizes the City’s accomplishments and use of CDBG funds in the previous program year.

Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 24 CFR 91.105, the City must have and follow a detailed Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) that sets forth the City’s policies and procedures for community participation, solicitation of views, and recommendations from members of the community and other interested parties; a consideration of the views and recommendations received; and a process for incorporating such views and recommendations into decisions and outcomes related to CDBG funds.

This Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) serves to meet the federal requirements described above concurrently.

Participation Policies

The City actively encourages public involvement in development of its plans and reports. Community participation is crucial at every stage of the planning process, including identifying needs, setting priorities based on those needs, recommending activities to address high-priority needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and activities.

In addition to public input, the City welcomes comments from organizations serving Carson’s ethnically and culturally diverse communities, including residents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) or who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). The City also seeks input from organizations support people with disabilities. These groups play a key role in helping to disseminate information about community meetings, public notices, programs details, and requests for proposals for program services.

The public will be given the maximum feasible opportunity to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER (Plan(s)) and substantial amendments to these Plans. The City will do the following in the development and implementation of the Plans:

• Encourage participation from residents.

• Encourage the involvement of persons with low to moderate incomes, particularly those living in the low- to moderate-income communities where funds are 3 proposed to be used, and communities with planned revitalization.

• Encourage the involvement of residents of affordable, permanent supportive, and public housing.

• Encourage the involvement of persons with disabilities; racial and ethnic minorities; and persons who are non-English speaking and/or have LEP.

• Encourage participation from organizations and businesses that support people with low to moderate incomes, such as the local Continuum of Care (CoC) developers, public health agencies, adjacent local governments, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, community-based and faith-based organizations, public housing agencies, resident advisory boards, resident councils, and/or resident management corporations.

• Provide residents reasonable and timely access to information, meetings, and records.

• Provide residents the opportunity to review and offer input and feedback regarding the use of CDBG, fair housing efforts, and the CAPER.

• Assist persons who are non-English speaking and/or persons with LEP upon advanced request, provided such services are available.

• Use comprehensive techniques to encourage and measure public participation and review program performance.

Additional efforts to be taken by the City to encourage public participation can be found in the “Development of Plans” section of this CPP.

Citywide Advisory Commission

City Ordinance 08-1399, adopted on February 6, 2008, designates the Citywide Advisory Commission (Commission) to serve in an advisory role to the City Council, staff, and City consultants on matters concerning the evaluation of community-wide issues related to CDBG funding, census activities, and special funding requests.

The Commission is responsible for contributing to the development of needs data and recommending priorities among identified needs, assisting in the refinement of both long- and short-term community development objectives, and discussing preferences among specific program options.

Additionally, the Commission reviews and provides feedback on community development strategies, facilitates citizen participation requirements in federally funded programs in accordance with Title 24 CFR Section 91.105 as directed by the City Council (which includes conducting public hearings), and serves as a platform for exchanging information and receiving input from the City Council and local citizens regarding the CDBG program, census activities, and special funding requests.

4 Development of Plans

As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City is required to prepare the following documents:

• Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan);

• Annual Action Plan (Action Plan);

• Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and

• Citizen Participation Plan (CPP).

The City will make a concerted effort to notify residents, social service providers, business groups, nonprofit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, community boards and other interested parties of the development of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and CAPER through public noticing, such as electronic mail, online postings, and newspaper notices.

The City will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and/or Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting proposals for CDBG activities. Upon request, the City will provide technical assistance to established organizations representing persons with extremely low to moderate income to develop proposals for eligible activities.

City staff will review annual grant proposals and make recommendations to the Carson City Council (City Council) concerning federal funding. City Council meetings are open to the public and available for viewing on the City’s website.

The City’s annual program year begins July 1 and concludes on the succeeding June 30 th. Every year, the City will prepare the Action Plan, which may contain a list of projects to be funded for the given program year with any additional funding received.

During each program year, additional funding may become available due to program income or projects that are under budget, delayed, or cancelled. A list of capital improvement projects may also be included in the Action Plan and approved by the City Council to serve as back-up projects. The City may initiate these projects at any time when funding becomes available. The City must receive HUD approval for these back- up projects along with the approved and funded projects as part of its approval of the Action Plan. Initiation and funding of these projects would not constitute a substantial amendment as defined within.

Prior to adoption of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan, the City will make available the estimated amount of CDBG funding that it expects to receive, the activities that may be undertaken, the estimated amount of funds that will be used to benefit persons with low to moderate incomes, and any activities that may result in displacement.

To further encourage public participation, the City will publish public notices summarizing the proposed Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan. Notices will be published in the local newspaper and on the City’s website. These notices will be 5 published at least ten (10) days before the scheduled public hearing. Each notice will include a summary of the Plan(s), outlining its content and purpose, a list of locations where the full Plan(s) can be reviewed, and details of the public hearing, including the date, time, and location.

The draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will be made available for public review at least 30 days prior to final adoption. The public may access the draft plans on the City’s website and at the below locations. In addition, any amendments to the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, as well as the CAPER, will also be made available for public review at the same locations.

City of Carson Office of the City Clerk (Office of the City Clerk) 701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

City of Carson Community Development Department
701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

Los Angeles County Public Library- Carson Regional Branch 151 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

The City will provide a reasonable number of free copies to citizens and groups upon request.

Following the 30-day public review and comment period, the City Council will adopt the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan and direct staff to finalize and submit it. A summary of all comments, including unaccepted comments with reasons for non-acceptance, will be included. The final Plan will be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year (July 1).

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City will prepare an annual CAPER to evaluate the progress of the Consolidated Plan and to review accomplishments for the previous program year. Prior to submitting the CAPER to HUD, the public must be noticed. The City will issue a notice that will include the contents and purpose of the CAPER; and a list of locations where copies of the entire draft CAPER can be reviewed.

The CAPER will be available for review at the Office of the City Clerk, City’s Community Development Department, LA County Public Library – Carson Regional Branch, and on the City’s website. A comment period of not less than 15 days will be provided. All comments received in writing or orally will be included in the final submission to HUD.

The CAPER will be submitted to HUD no later than 90 days following the conclusion of the program year (June 30) to which it applies, pursuant to HUD regulations. 6 Publication and Review Periods

The City will incorporate multiple methods to inform residents, entitlement grant beneficiaries, local government officials, housing and community development officials, and others about public meetings, public hearings, and comment periods. The available methods are listed below; not all shall be used for each meeting but will be implemented as City staff deems appropriate in relation to the action being considered.

• Press release announcing the public forums, public hearings, and review and comment periods

• Notification on the City’s website

• Publication in a newspaper of general circulation

• Direct notification to residents and organizations currently being affected by the City’s CDBG funds, either through direct funding or through City-sponsored programs

• Direct notification (mail, e-mail, newsletter or flyers) to groups and/or organizations and individuals who have expressed an interest or whom the City identifies as having a greater potential interest, including but not limited to:
people with disabilities, minority groups, and seniors, and people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness

• Notice/distribution will include City Council Offices, City Hall, and/or other inter- City departments

• News, media, and online sources

Notices for public hearings shall be publicized with a minimum of 10 days’ advanced notice.

The City shall provide reasonable public comment periods to ensure that all interested parties have sufficient time to examine the contents of any of the standard documents and submit written comments prior to finalization. City staff will aim to provide a thoughtful and written response to public comments within 15 days of receipt, whenever feasible. A summary of the written and public hearing comments and a summary of all comments not accepted and their reasons for dismissal will be attached to final documents and presented to the City Council for consideration.

Standard documents shall be available for public review on the City’s website and at the locations listed below. With the exception of the CAPER, all plans and substantial amendments shall have a public review and comment duration of a minimum of 30 calendar days. The CAPER shall have a public comment period of no less than 15 days.

7 Public Hearings

The City will conduct a minimum of two (2) public hearings during different stages of each program year. One of the required public hearings will be conducted prior to the publication of the proposed Consolidated Plan or Action Plan.

All public hearing notices will be placed as a legal notice or display advertisement in the City’s officially designated outlet for legal advertising (presently Our Weekly), or another publication of general circulation, for a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing date.

All public hearings, meetings of the City Council, and meetings of the Citywide Advisory Commission will be held at public facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities, which may include but is not limited to Carson City Hall (701 East Carson Street) and the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center (801 East Carson Street).

If special assistance or accommodations are needed to participate in a public hearing, please contact the City’s Community Development Department at least five working days prior to the date of that meeting. Persons with hearing or speech disabilities can dial 711 to connect with a free TTY service, which will assist in contacting the City’s Community Development Department for reasonable accommodations. Such an advisory will be included within the text of all publicly posted notices of such public meetings and/or public hearings.

Persons who would like information on the City’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact the City’s Community Development Department at [email protected] or
by phone at 310-830-7600 ext. 1305.

Translation services will be available at public meetings for people with LEP/ESL.

Plan Amendments

The City shall amend the approved use of CDBG funds in the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan whenever one of the following decisions is made:

a) to make a change in allocation priorities, or a change in the method of the distribution of funds.

b) to carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan (including program income) not previously described in the Consolidated Plan or the Action Plan.

c) to change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an eligible activity. 8 A substantial amendment occurs with one or more of the following:

a) An increase greater than 100% of the activity allocated if the allocation is $50,000 or more as listed in a published Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, or as amended.

b) An increase greater than $50,000 of the activity allocation if the allocation is less than $50,000 as listed in a published Consolidated Plan, or as amended.

c) An increase or decrease in an activity allocation greater than $300,000.

d) A new activity not previously described in a published Consolidated Plan, or as amended.

Substantial amendments must be authorized by City Council and will be available on the City’s website and through public notices in the newspaper. Minor changes and/or corrections may be made, so long as the changes do not constitute a substantial amendment. Minor changes, including but not limited to modifications of goal outcome indicators, shall not be considered a substantial amendment, and do not require public review or a public hearing.

All substantial amendments will be published in a newspaper of general circulation and will provide for a minimum public review and comment period of 30 days. The City will consider any comments received in writing, or orally at public hearings, regarding substantial amendments. A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefor, shall be attached to the substantial amendments of the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, as applicable. No substantial amendments will be implemented prior to the expiration of the minimum 30- day public review and comment period.

Exceptions to this minimum 30-day public review and comment period will be made only in the case of a waiver of the 30-day requirement granted by HUD. In such a case, the published notice of the review and comment period will state the applicable timeframe.

Public notices will be published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Notices will include the date, time, location, and summary of the proposed action to help facilitate informed comments.

Upon City Council approval of the substantial amendments, the City will make the approved amendment public and notify HUD. A copy of each substantial amendments will be sent to HUD once approved. Letters transmitting copies of substantial amendments will be signed by the official representative of the City authorized to take such action.

Any changes in federal funding levels made after the comment period for the draft 9 Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan has expired will not be considered an amendment or substantial amendment, even if these changes affect the distribution of funds.

Access to Information and Records

The City will ensure timely and reasonable access to information and records related to the development of the Consolidated Plan and CDBG program expenditures for the past five years. Available information includes the adopted Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, substantial amendments, performance reports, meeting minutes, and public comments.

Requests for information and records must be made to the City in writing. Staff will strive to respond within fifteen (15) business days, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Upon request, these documents will also be provided in accessible formats for people with disabilities.

Technical Assistance

Upon request, the City will provide technical assistance to organizations, particularly those representing persons with extremely low to moderate incomes, to help develop funding requests for CDBG-eligible activities. This assistance will include responding in writing to all written inquiries and verbally addressing verbal questions received from residents or group representatives on how to prepare and submit eligible program or project proposals. The City will also meet with groups or individuals, upon request, to help identify specific needs and support the preparation of project proposal applications.

Comment and Complaint Process

The City will consider any comments from residents received in writing or orally at public hearings in preparing this CPP, Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and/or substantial amendments to these plans. A summary of all comments will be attached and submitted to HUD. The City will make a concerted effort to respond in writing to comments within 15 business days of receipt of comments. All written comments should be directed to the City’s Community Development Department.

The City will respond to written complaints received relating to the Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and/or substantial amendments. Written complaints must describe the objection, date of complaint, and contact information of the complainant.

The City will respond to complaints within 15 business days of receiving the written complaint, acknowledging the letter, and identifying a plan of action. If necessary, correspondence may be addressed to:

10 City of Carson Community Development Department
701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745
[email protected]
310-830-7600 ext. 1305

Persons wishing to contact the Los Angeles Area HUD Office may address correspondence to:

U.S. Housing and Urban Development
Hong Lin
300 North Los Angeles St., Suite 4054
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Anti-displacement and Relocation

In the event that any residential displacement and relocation will result from program activity, the City ensures that, prior to carrying out the program activity, an Anti- Displacement and Relocation Plan in connection with that program activity will be developed.

In the event that any acquisition and/or relocation must take place in order to carry out a program activity, the City will ensure the acquisition and relocation comply with requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The City’s Community Development Department or its designee is responsible for monitoring activities implemented pursuant to the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan.

The Community Development Department will perform annual monitoring of all activities to ensure compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements. 11 DEFINITIONS

Annual Action Plan (AAP) – An annual update to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan which highlights the activities to be conducted during a single program year in support of the priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – A compilation of regulations issued by agencies of the federal government for the implementation of, compliance with, and enforcement of statutes enacted by the U.S. Congress.

Community Planning and Development (CPD) – The division of HUD responsible for administering that Department’s program(s) of formula-based financial assistance to states and units of local government (such as counties and cities).

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – An annual performance report of CDBG funds.

Consolidated Plan Program Year (see also Program Year) – The 12-month period for implementing HUD CPD programs. The program year shall begin on the first calendar day of a month.

Cost Burden – The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30% of gross income, based on data available from the U. S. Census Bureau.

Elderly Person – A person who is at least 62 years of age.

Extremely Low-Income Household – A household whose income does not exceed 30% of the median family income (adjusted for household size) for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Area (Los Angeles County).

Large Family – Family of five or more persons.

Low-Income Household – A household whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income (adjusted for household size) of the median family income for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Area (Los Angeles County).

Moderate-Income Household – A household whose income does is 80% to 120% of the median family income for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Area (Los Angeles County).

Program Year – For HUD CPD programs, the Program Year has been established as beginning on July 1 and ending on the succeeding June 30. The HUD CPD program year corresponds with the City’s fiscal year.
12 Slum or Blighted Area – An area which meets a definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating area under state or local law, or where there is a substantial number of deteriorating or dilapidated buildings or improvements throughout the area.

13 Appendix A
Community Organizations Serving Carson’s Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Populations

Carson Samoan Assembly of God
1647 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-4898, (310) 834-3125
Iglesia Roca de Salvacion
24100 S. Avalon Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-6951
http://carsonrocadesalvacion.org
(Website appears to be in Spanish
only)
Mission Ebenezer Family Church
Rev. Dr. Isaac Canales, Sr. Pastor
415 W. Torrance Blvd.

Carson. CA 90746
(310) 329-9128
www.missionebenezer.org

Samoan Congregational Church of the
City of Carson
(in another directory, this is listed as
“United Samoan Congregational
Church”)
Rev. Taisi Alaelua, Pastor
1717 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0030
Samoan Congregational Community
Church
(in another directory, this is listed as
“Samoan Congregational Church”)
Rev. Fiatupu Tavai, Pastor
324 W. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 350-6685
http://sccsamoan.com
[email protected]
Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist
Church
Rev. Javier Elenes, Pastor
21828 Dolores St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 513-9733, (310) 549-0951
http://carsonspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.or
g
[email protected]

St. Philomena Catholic Church
21900 S. Main St.

Carson, CA 90745
Father Francis Ilano, Pastor
(310) 835-7161, (310) 830-5469 (fax)
www.stphilomenaparish.org
[email protected]

Zion United Methodist Korean Church
213 E. Lomita Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745
Rev. Son Pom Ye, Pastor
(310) 834-5504

14 Erasto R. Batongmalaque
Foundation/Filipino Veterans
Foundation
Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque, Executive
Director
23247 S. Main St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-8365
[email protected]
Sinaitenians of California
22035 S. Main St., #24
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-2472

Carson African American
Empowerment Coalition
Del Huff, President
868 E. Meadbrook St.

Carson, CA 90746
(310) 639-4026
Carson Black Heritage Association
Iva Voldase, President
19419 Tajauta Ave.

Carson, CA 90746
(323) 636-9429
Samoan Federation of America
High Chief Loa Pele Faletogo,
President/Executive Director
404 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-6403
[email protected]
Filipino Community of Carson
1602 E. 220th St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 513-1787

Japanese American Citizens League
Southwest District
244 S. San Pedro St., Suite 507
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-4471
www.jaclpsw.org
[email protected]
League of United Latin American
Citizens
Carson Leadership Council #3031
Ramona Pimentel, President
PO Box 4752
Carson, CA 90749
(310) 549-0053
[email protected]
NAACP—California State Conference
c/o Olivia Verrett, Chairperson
PO Box 4994
Carson, CA 90749
(310) 901-2555
Office of Samoan Affairs, Inc.

June Pouesi, Executive Director
454 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Suite 109
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 538-0555
[email protected]
http://officeofsamoanaffairs.org
Palm House, Inc.

Renato Casaclang, Executive Director
2515 E. Jefferson St.

Carson, CA 90810
(310) 830-7803

Southern California Indian Center
400 Continental Blvd., 6th Fl.

El Segundo, CA 90245
(213) 387-5572

15 100 Black Women of Carson
Attn: Clara Johnson
603-B University Dr., #337
Carson, CA 90746
Confederation of Filipino American
Associations
Attn: Joe Merton
22122 S. Main St
Carson, CA 90745
[email protected]

Casa de los Angelitos
954 Koleeta Dr.

Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-8208
www.casadelosangelitos.org
[email protected]
Asian American Drug Abuse Program
2900 Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 293-6284, (323) 295-4075 (fax)
www.aadapinc.org

Pacific American Student Services
Sai Momoli, Chairman
21207 S. Catskill Ave.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 678-3104
[email protected]
Asociacion Cultural de South Bay
Attn: Raquel Beltran
PO Box 11713
Carson, CA 90749
(310) 631-0945, (310) 631-0957
Filipino Action Group for the
Environment
Attn: Fe Koons
1631 Ballard St.

Carson, CA 90745
Filipino American Services Group, Inc.
135 N. Park View St.

Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 487-9804, (213) 487-9806 (fax)
[email protected]
www.fasgi.org

Pacific Islands Center for Educational
Development
Gary King, President
24231 Seagrove Ave.

Carson, CA 90745
People’s Community Organization for
Reform and Empowerment
(People’s CORE)
1610 Beverly Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-0995
www.peoplescore.net
[email protected]
Philippine Independence Day
Foundation
Joe Merton, Chairman
Moises “Jun” Agilpay, President
208 E. Carson St., Suite 202
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-3111, (310) 847-7607 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.phildf.org

Mapuifagalele Seniors and Youths
Involvement, Inc.

Le’avea Asi, Executive Director
23742 S. Main St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-3200
Le’avea Asi, Executive Director

16 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

L. A. South Bay Alumnae Chapter
Cynthia Hunter, President
PO Box 11025
Carson, CA 90749
http://lasouthbaydst.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kayumanggi Lions Club
Tess L. Valera, Secretary
(no mailing address was included)
(310) 650-9786
www.kayumanggi.org
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF
4500 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 500
Long Beach, CA 90814
(310) 878-1600, (800) 665-7649
www.torresmartinez.org
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter
c/o Beatrice R. Nelson
PO Box 11622
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 532-2475
Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Gamma Chapter
Itelia Walker, President
1045 Helmick St.

Carson, CA 90746
Carson Black Chamber of Commerce
603-B University Dr., PMB #181
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 729-5627
United Samoan Church
(also listed as “United Samoan
Congregational Christian Church”)
Rev. Matagiese Tunoa, Pastor
600 E. Double St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 513-8901

17 Appendix B
Community Organizations Serving People with Disabilities

Mid-Cities Association
JB Wagoner, Executive Director
14208 Towne Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 329-9272
(310) 738-9096
(310) 329-3939 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://arcmidcities.org
Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health
150 W. 7th St.

San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-6100
(310) 519-6218
California Department of Rehabilitation
1929 W. Artesia Blvd., Suite C
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 637-1151
www.dor.ca.gov

California Department of Rehabilitation
4300 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 422-8325
www.dor.ca.gov
The California Endowment
Attn: James Suazo, Hub Coordinator
920 Atlantic Ave., Suite 103
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4800

Los Angeles County Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs
17600 B Santa Fe Avenue
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
(310) 761-2030
Peak Performance Training Centers,
Inc.

Attn: Sylvia Ortiz
4859 W. Slauson Ave., #340
Los Angeles, CA 90056
[email protected]

California Employment Development
Department
4300 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 600
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 728-6708
California Employment Development
Department
1220 Engracia Ave.

Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 782-2101

California Employment Development
Department
2909 E. Pacific Commerce Dr.

Compton, CA 90221
(310) 223-0785
Gardena-Carson YMCA
Gretchen Downey, Executive Director
1000 W. Artesia Blvd.

Gardena, CA 90248

United States Veterans Initiative
2001 River Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 200-7300
18 Home Ownership for Personal
Empowerment
Kristin Martin, Executive Director
21231 Hawthorne Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90505
[email protected]
www.hope-homes.org
Los Angeles County Community and
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging
3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 738-2600
Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority
Attn: Chief Program Officer
811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Fl.

Los Angeles, CA 90017
www.lahsa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
South Bay Central Office
1411 Marcelina Ave.

Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 618-1180
The Salvation Army
4223 Emerald St.

Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-4515
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.torrancecorps.org
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
1129 N. Avalon Blvd.

Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-2559
The Salvation Army HAVEN
Southern California Division
Attn: Charles Smith
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Building #212
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 478-3111, ext. 44588
[email protected]

National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence of the South Bay
Attn: Barbara Smith
1334 Post Ave.

Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 320-1087
South Bay Workforce Investment
Board
11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Fl.

Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-7700
info@sbwib,org
www.sbwib.org

California Department of Public Social
Services
17600 B Santa Fe Ave.

Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
(310) 761=2030
Goodwill Southern California
342 San Fernando Rd.

Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1211
(562) 435-3411 (Charles Fleming, ext.
289)
www.goodwill.org

Braille Institute of America
741 N. Vermont Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-1111
[email protected]
www.brailleinstitute.org
19 Disabled Resources Center
Attn: Dolores Nason
2750 E. Spring St., Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-1000
(562) 427-2027 (fax)
(562) 427-1366 (TTY)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.drcinc.org

South Central Los Angeles Regional
Center for Persons with Developmental
Disabilities, Inc.

Dexter Henderson, Executive Director
2500 S. Western Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 744-7000
www.sclarc.org
Los Angeles County Department of
Children & Family Services
2325 Crenshaw Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 972-3111

California Association of the Deaf
4708 Roseville Rd., Suite 111
North Highlands, CA 95660
www.cad1906.org
Social Security Administration
20000 Mariner Ave.

Torrance, CA 90505
(800) 772-1213

Social Security Administration
2005 Long Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90806
(800) 772-1213

EDD/GLAD
(a joint program of the California
Employment Development Department
and the Greater Los Angeles Agency
on Deafness, Inc.)
5401 S. Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90043
[email protected]
South Bay Family Health Care
270 E. 223rd St.

Carson, CA 90745
www.sbfhc.org

Harbor View Community Services
850 E. Wardlow Rd.

Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 981-9392
Pacific Resources Psychological Group
4201 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 230
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 988-1000
Southern California Resource Services
for Independent Living
Attn: Rudy Contreras
7830 Quill Dr., Suite D
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 862-6531
(562) 923-5274 (fax)
(562) 869-0931 (TTY)
Autism Advocates in Action Support
Group
Attn: Renita Verner
552 E. Carson St., Suite 104
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 857-4300
[email protected]
http://www.autismadvocatesinactionsg.com

20 John Tracy Clinic
740 E. Wardlow Rd.

Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 426-2257
www.jtc.org

Alma Family Services
121 Linden Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 624-8844
(323) 881-3799
www.almafamilyservices.org
Autism Society of America
Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel
Valley Chapter
8635 Greenleaf Ave., Unit B
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 665-5496
www.greaterlongbeach-asa.org
Veterans Affairs Long Beach
Healthcare System
5901 E. 7th St.

Long Beach, CA 90822
Harbor Regional Center
Attn: Patricia Del Monico, Executive
Director
21231 Hawthorne Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-1711
(310) 543-0691
www.harborrc.org
[email protected]
Ability First
3770 E. Willow St.

Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 426-6161
(626) 396-1010
(877) 768-4600
www.abilityfirst.org
[email protected]
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
200 Pine Ave., Suite 400
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 285-1330
www.mhala.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
PO Box 91206
Long Beach, CA 90809
(562) 435-2264
Special Olympics Southern California
1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 502-1100
www.sosc.org
[email protected]
Team of Advocates for Special Kids
Attn: Mario Haug, Executive Director
100 W. Cerritos Ave,
Anaheim, CA 92805
(866) 828-8275
(714) 533-8275
www.taskca.org
[email protected]
Childnet Youth and Family Services
4155 Outer Traffic Circle
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 498-5500
(562) 498-5501
www.childnet.net

Community Family Guidance Center
10929 South St., Suite 208B
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6444
https://cfgcenter.com

21 Greater Los Angeles Agency on
Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 478-8000 (Voice/TTY)
(323) 550-4226 (TTY)
(323) 892-2225 (Videophone)
[email protected]

Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health
150 W. 7th St.

San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-6100
(310) 519-6218
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Gardena Community Based Outpatient
Clinic
1149 W. 190
th St.

Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 851-4705

2025-2026 CDBG Proposed Project Summary Table
Draft Budget 3/18/2025
2025 Entitlement Grant (Estimated) Proposed Budget
Subtotal $ 660,108.00

Program Income PY 2024 (Received year-to-date, available) $ Program Income PY 2025 Estimated, 20% available for Admin.) $ Prior Year’s Funds (Reprogrammed Funds-Estimate $
Subtotal $ 660,108.00

Total 2025 Estimated Funds Available $ 660,108.00

Administration
(Limited to 20% of PY 2025 Grant + 20% of PY 2025 Program Income) = $132,021.6 + $0 = $132,021.60

Administrative Expenses $ 132,021.60

Administrative Total $ 132,021.60

Physical Development Activities

Neighborhood Pride Program

Capital Improvement Subtotal $ 429,070.20

Public Services
(Limited to 15% of PY 2025 Grant + 15% of PY 2024 Program Income) = $99,016.20 + $0 = $99,016.20

Fair Housing – Housing rights Center $ 34,977.00
Boys & Girls Club of Carson $ 40,000.00
Venice Family Clinic $ 20,000.00

Public Services Total $94, 977.00

Summary

Total 2025 Allocation $ 660,108.00

Project/Activity Name Requested
Allocation
Recommended
Allocation
Public Service FY 2025/26 $99,016.20 $99,016.20
Fair Housing - Fair Housing Foundation $34,627.00 $ 0 Fair Housing - Housing Rights Center $34,977.00 $34,977.00 Boys & Girls Club of Carson $40,000.00 $40,000.00
Venice Family Clinic $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Carson Hope Community Church $16,000.00 $ 0 Requested Totals = $145,604.00 $94,977.00
Balance = ($30,588.00) $4,039.00
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 31. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Administration Subject: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 1 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This marks the commencement of the ﬁrst of three budget workshops scheduled ahead of a public hearing onJune 17, 2025, aimed at deliberating the adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. At this workshop, there will be an overview of the General Fund Reserve status and the anticipated revenues for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, address the proposed General Fund expenditures and strategies to achieve and sustain a structurallybalanced budget, as mandated by law. A subsequent workshop, slated for June 17, 2025, will According to theCity's charter, the City Council must endorse an annual budget via resolution before June 30 each year.

The City's objective is to achieve a structurally balanced budget for the ﬁfth (5) consecutive year, wherein recurringexpenses remain within recurring revenues.

The development of the City’s Operational Budget is guided by the 9 principles listed below:

1. Quality of life improvements (infrastructure, maintenance, beautiﬁcation)

2. Economic development

3. Governance policies and procedures pertaining to districts

4. Housing

5. Increase public safety

6. Make progress on development that provides community beneﬁts in the long term

7. Maintain quality City programs and service

8. Advocacy for funds from county, state and federal government

9. Increased outreach and information to the community
Annually, the City adopts a Capital Improvement Program that outlines fund allocations for the upcoming ﬁscal year (FY). Public Works will be presenting the proposed FY 2025-2026 CIP plan for Council consideration.

II. RECOMMENDATION
PROVIDE direction to staff which will be used to build the draft for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action deemed appropriate by City Council.

IV. BACKGROUND
I. Objective
The objective of this workshop is to provide the City Council with updated insights into the General Fund Reserve, anticipated revenues and expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Additionally, it aims to guide potential adjustments to the City’s budget structure for the same ﬁscal year. This will help ensure ﬁscal responsibility and prepare for any challenges in the upcoming budget cycle.

II. Overview of Financial Budget
A. General Fund Balance
The General Fund Balance is a critical measure of the City’s ﬁnancial health. It serves as a safeguard for navigating future uncertainties, particularly during periods of economic instability. The audited General Fund balance as of June 30, 2024, stood at $219.7 million. Exhibit (1) illustrates the Fund Balance over the past ﬁve ﬁscal years, showing a strong and consistent reserve. This trend is expected to continue into the 2025-2026 ﬁscal year.

B. Structurally Balanced Budget
The proposed budget for FY 2025-2026 is designed to achieve a structurally balanced status, where ongoing revenues align with proposed operating expenditures. To maintain this balance, careful management of ongoing expenditures and ﬁscal prudence will be essential. The proposed budget for FY 2025-2026 is structurally balanced with revenues projected at $155.3M and expenditures projected at $154.9M projecting a $346K surplus. According to the City Council’s reserve policy, 20% of annual budget expenditures must be set aside for Economic uncertainty, with an additional $6.0 million allocated for self-insurance claims. Detailed information is available in Exhibit (2).

III. Revenue Sources Overview
A. Sales & Use Tax Revenues
Sales and use taxes remain a vital revenue source for the City’s General Fund. For FY 2025-2026, sales tax revenue is projected to increase slightly by 0.2%. This represents a modest uptick compared to the previous ﬁscal year. The revenue projections are detailed in Exhibit (3).

B. Property Tax
The City of Carson is expected to experience a continued increase in property tax revenue, with a projected 14% increase from the prior year. The rise in net taxable property values, including those from industrial sales and valuation adjustments, is expected to support this increase. However, there is a need to remain vigilant regarding the impact of rising interest rates on future property tax collections. Refer to Exhibit (3) for a detailed breakdown.

C. Franchise Tax
Franchise tax revenues are expected to see a signiﬁcant increase of 19%, largely due to the city’s continued business development. This growth reﬂects strong performance across the franchise sectors. Exhibit (3) outlines the forecast and actuals for this revenue stream.

D. Transaction and Use Tax (Measure K)
The approval of Measure K remains a key factor in bolstering the City’s revenue base. The projected revenue for Measure K is a modest increase of 2% from the previous ﬁscal year. However, economic factors such as inﬂationary pressures and geopolitical tensions may impact the long-term trajectory of this revenue stream.

Detailed projections can be found in Exhibit (3).

E. Utility Users Tax (UUT) (Measure R)
The Utility Users Tax continues to provide signiﬁcant funding for the City’s services. Projected revenue for FY 2025- 2026 is expected to increase by 15%. UUT remains a steady revenue source, contributing to approximately 7.2% of the City’s General Fund. Exhibit (3) provides the projections for this source.

F. Licenses and Permits
Licenses and permit revenue is expected to see a signiﬁcant increase of 63% due to higher demand for permits and licenses across the City. This growth is reﬂective of ongoing development and construction activities. Exhibit (3) outlines the breakdown of this revenue source.

G. Oil Industry Business Tax (Measure C)
Revenue from the oil industry business tax is expected to increase by 32% for FY 2025-2026. This increase reﬂects improved projections following recent audits and actions taken to adjust revenue forecasts. Exhibit (3) provide additional details on this revenue stream.

H. Fines and Fees
Revenue from ﬁnes and fees is expected to decrease by 14%, reﬂecting ongoing trends in the enforcement of regulations and fee collections. This decrease is due to reduced activity in enforcement actions, but staff will continue to monitor and adjust expectations accordingly. Exhibit (3) provides details on this revenue.

I. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
The Transient Occupancy Tax is expected to grow by 25% in FY 2025-2026, supported by an increase in short-term lodging activity. This tax remains an important revenue stream, representing 1.4% of the General Fund. Detailed projections are available in Exhibit (3).

J. Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous category, which includes revenue sources such as interest income and third-party recovery, is expected to see a 25% increase in FY 2025-2026. This increase is primarily driven by higher interest income, which has beneﬁted from rising interest rates in the broader economic environment. Additionally, third-party recoveries, which consist of reimbursements and recoveries from outside sources, are also expected to contribute signiﬁcantly to this revenue category. Exhibit (3) provides further details on these projections.

IV. Expenditure Overview
A. General Expenditure Analysis
The proposed budget for FY 2025-2026 reﬂects an overall expenditure increase of 7% compared to the revised FY 2024-2025 budget. This increase is primarily driven by strategic investments in public safety, public works, and community development. However, there are also areas of savings, such as a slight reduction in the City Clerk and City Attorney Legal Services budgets. A detailed breakdown of the department-speciﬁc expenditures follows:

B. Department-Speciﬁc Expenditures

1. City Council
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $1,130,043
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $1,242,058
Percent Change: +10%
The City Council's budget reﬂects a 10% increase, which is attributed to a planned increase in legislative activities and outreach programs. This increase will support continued civic engagement and public services that require additional resources. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

2. City Attorney Legal Services
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $3,940,000
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $3,900,000
Percent Change: -1%
A slight reduction of 1% is proposed for the City Attorney's legal services budget. This is a result of fewer anticipated legal cases and the eﬃciency improvements in the legal department. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

3. City Clerk
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $1,783,072
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $1,712,550
Percent Change: -4%
The City Clerk's budget has been reduced by 4%. The reduction reﬂects a decrease in the need for certain administrative services and eﬃciencies within the department's operations. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

4. City Treasurer
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $891,034
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $1,040,083
Percent Change: +17%
The proposed budget for the City Treasurer's oﬃce shows an increase of 17%. This increase is due to expanded responsibilities, including new ﬁnancial oversight and reporting requirements. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

5. City Manager
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $6,681,091
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $7,599,256
Percent Change: +14%
A 14% increase in the City Manager's budget is proposed to account for the growing demands of city administration, including new initiatives, staff, and operational needs associated with city growth and development. Exhibit (4) provides further details.
. Innovation & Sustainability (I.S.)
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $3,341,649
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $3,869,223
Percent Change: +16%
The increase in the I.S. budget reﬂects investments in integrated public management systems and technology to improve the eﬃciency of city services and operations. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

7. IT & Security
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $5,921,370
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $5,868,083
Percent Change: -1%
A slight reduction of 1% is proposed in the IT & Security budget due to the completion of certain capital projects and streamlining of ongoing system maintenance costs. Exhibit (4) provides further details. . Public Safety
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $33,917,054
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $35,684,549
Percent Change: +5%
Public safety expenditures are expected to increase by 5%, reﬂecting the ongoing need for additional staﬃng, equipment, and operational costs to maintain the City’s commitment to public safety and emergency services. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

9. Finance
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $5,689,392
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $6,280,892
Percent Change: +10%
The Finance Department’s budget is set to increase by 10%. This increase is driven by enhanced ﬁnancial management and reporting capabilities, as well as the expansion of ﬁnancial services to accommodate the City's growth. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

10. Human Resources
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $2,538,324
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $2,866,161
Percent Change: +13%
A 13% increase is proposed for Human Resources to support recruitment, employee development programs, and ongoing workforce management in line with organizational growth. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

11. Community Development
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $13,491,695
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $10,236,827
Percent Change: -24%
The signiﬁcant 24% reduction in Community Development is a result of completing large capital improvement projects and a focus on operational eﬃciencies. This reduction also reﬂects a strategic reallocation of resources to other pressing needs. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

12. Public Works
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $24,860,641
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $33,963,936
Percent Change: +37%
The Public Works budget sees a notable increase of 37%. This increase is driven by critical infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects, as well as the need to address growing demands in city services and maintenance due to development. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

13. Community Services
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $25,725,589
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $26,325,594
Percent Change: +2%
The Community Services budget is proposed to increase by 2%, supporting ongoing recreational and social service programs within the community. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

14. Non-Departmental
FY 24/25 Revised Budget: $15,189,515
FY 25/26 Proposed Budget: $14,324,381
Percent Change: -6%
Non-departmental expenditures are expected to decrease by 6%. This decrease is primarily due to reduced contingency and transfer costs. Exhibit (4) provides further details.

V. Salaries and Beneﬁts Overview:

The proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget includes salaries and beneﬁts for a total of 388 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across various departments, amounting to $62,788,594. This allocation reﬂects the City's continued commitment to providing competitive compensation while ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to the community. Exhibit (5) provides further details.

A breakdown of key departments shows the following:

Public Works has the largest number of FTEs (125), with a proposed salary and beneﬁts budget of $16,482,424, reﬂecting the department's critical role in maintaining the City’s infrastructure.

Community Services follows with 102 FTEs, totaling $13,736,441, supporting programs vital to community engagement and well-being.

Public Safety, with 30 FTEs, is allocated $4,311,900 to continue safeguarding the City.

Other departments, such as Finance and City Manager, have substantial allocations reﬂecting their importance in ﬁnancial oversight and strategic planning, amounting to $5,174,892 and $3,718,906, respectively.

The vacancy rate across all departments stands at 8%, with the most notable vacancies found in (I.S.) (25%), Public Works (14%), and Public Safety (13%). These vacancies represent opportunities for the City to address staﬃng needs and enhance service delivery in critical areas. Exhibit (6) provides further details.

While the City is managing vacancies effectively, continued efforts will be required to ﬁll positions in key departments such as Public Works and I.S. to maintain operational eﬃciency.

Overall, the proposed salaries and beneﬁts budget reﬂects a balanced approach to ensuring competitive compensation, maintaining a full workforce, and addressing the City's growing demands for services. The City Council’s oversight will be essential in ensuring that the allocation remains aligned with service goals and ﬁnancial stability.

Conclusion:

The City of Carson is positioned for a strong ﬁnancial future in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, with an 11% increase in total revenues, driven by stable growth in key revenue sources such as property tax, franchise tax, and utility users tax. While challenges persist in areas like ﬁnes and fees, the overall revenue outlook remains positive, ensuring a continued robust ﬁnancial position. The General Fund Reserve remains healthy, providing a solid foundation for the City to navigate economic uncertainties.

On the expenditure side, the proposed budget reﬂects a strategic approach to funding essential services, with an emphasis on infrastructure, public safety, and community services. The budget ensures ﬁscal responsibility while addressing the growing demands of the City. Continued oversight from the City Council will be crucial in maintaining a sustainable budget that is adaptable to evolving economic conditions and responsive to the City’s long-term goals.

Overall, the City’s ﬁnancial outlook for FY 2025-2026 is optimistic, and with prudent management, Carson will continue to thrive and meet the needs of its residents and businesses. The City Council’s ongoing oversight and decision-making will ensure that the proposed budget remains sustainable, effective, and aligned with the City’s vision for the future.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The Operational Budget Revenue baseline was established at $155.3 million. The Operational Budget Expense was established at $154.9 million. The estimated surplus is budgeted at $346,971. The City Council's directives from this workshop will inform the drafting of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. A comprehensive set of exhibits accompanies this background document to provide detailed insights into various revenue streams and projections.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. General Fund Balance

2. 2025-2026 Proposed General Fund Surplus

3. 2025-2026 Proposed Revenues

4. 2025-2026 Proposed Expenditures

5. 2025-2026 Proposed Salaries & Beneﬁts

6. 2025-2026 Forecasted Vacancy Rate

Attachments
Exhibit No. 1- General Fund Balance.pdf
Exhibit No. 2-2025-2026 Proposed General Fund Surplus.pdf Exhibit No. 3-2025-2026 Proposed Revenues.pdf
Exhibit No. 4- 2025-2026 Proposed Expenditures .pdf
Exhibit No. 5-2025-2026 Proposed Salaries & Beneﬁt.pdf
Exhibit No. 6-2025-2026 Forecasted Vacancy Rate.pdf
General Fund Balance

FY 2025/2026 Proposed General Fund Surplus
155,259,564
154,913,593
25/26 (Proposed)
345,971
Revenue
Surplus = 345,971
Expenses
FY 2025/2026 Proposed Revenue Budget
Actuals as of March 31st
Revenue Source FY 24/25 Adopted Budget FY 25/26 Proposed Budget 24/25 Actuals Percent +/- Sales Tax 39,063,239 39,149,000 23,652,944 0.2%
Property Tax 22,521,901 25,594,667 13,899,554 14%
Franchise Tax 17,780,550 21,220,000 3,323,458 19%
Transaction User Tax (Measure K) 19,505,000 19,900,000 10,673,151 2% Utility Users Tax 10,000,000 11,500,000 7,127,575 15%
Licenses and Permits 5,747,690 9,379,185 5,822,847 63%
Oil Business Tax 6,500,000 8,600,000 21,098,991 32%
Fines and Fees 8,165,350 6,985,455 5,426,465 -14%
Leases and Rents 3,061,657 3,371,098 4,370,212 10%
Transient Occupancy Tax 2,000,000 2,500,000 1,391,578 25% Charges for Services 1,500,740 1,525,159 1,703,619 2%
Miscellaneous 4,412,407 5,535,000 5,788,510 25%
Totals 140,258,534 155,259,564 104,278,904 11%
FY 2025/2026 Proposed City Expenditure
Department FY 24/25 Revised Budget FY 25/26 Proposed 24/25 Actuals Percent +/- City Council 1,130,043 1,242,058 774,531 10%
City Attorney Legal Services 3,940,000 3,900,000 3,895,886 -1% City Clerk 1,783,072 1,712,550 986,378 -4%
City Treasurer 891,034 1,040,083 617,970 17%
City Manager 6,681,091 7,599,256 4,704,218 14%
I.S.P .M 3,341,649 3,869,223 1,582,454 16%
IT & Security 5,921,370 5,868,083 4,534,379 -1%
Public Safety 33,917,054 35,684,549 31,120,848 5%
Finance 5,689,392 6,280,892 3,600,969 10%
Human Resources 2,538,324 2,866,161 1,805,134 13%
Community Development 13,491,695 10,236,827 5,023,061 -24% Public Works 24,860,641 33,963,936 19,284,755 37%
Community Services 25,725,589 26,325,594 17,838,855 2%
NonDepartmental 15,189,515 14,324,381 13,009,340 -6%
Totals 145,100,468 154,913,593 108,778,778 7%
FY 2025/2026 Proposed Salaries and Benefits
Department FTE Count Propsed FY 25/26
City Council 5 993,858
City Clerk 6 1,023,450
City T reas ury 5 911,412
City M anager 23 3,852,306
I.S.P .M 12 2,389,073
IT & S e c u r i t y 15 2,842,006
Public Safety 30 4,625,574
Finance 34 5,291,642
Human R esources 12 2,278,061
Community Development 19 2,793,617
Public W orks 125 16,728,964
Community Services 102 19,058,631
To t a l s 388 62,788,594
FY 2025/2026 Forecasted Vacancy Rate
Department FTE Count FTE Filled Vacancy Vacancy Rate
City Council 5 5 0 -
City Clerk 6 6 0 -
City Treasury 5 5 0 -
City Manager 23 23 0 -
I.S.P .M 12 9 3 25%
IT & Security 15 15 0 -
Public Safety 30 26 4 13%
Finance 34 31 3 9%
Human Resources 12 12 0 -
Community Development 19 17 2 11%
Public Works 125 107 18 14%
Community Services 102 100 2 2%
Totals 388 356 32 8%
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 32. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY RATE INCREASE AND AMENDED AND RESTATEDCONTRACT (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This item is to authorize an increase in the hourly billing rates for the City Attorney’s Oﬃce and approval of an amended and restated contract with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. AUTHORIZE an increase in the hourly billing rates for the City Attorney’s Oﬃce to align compensation more closely with current market rates while remaining below the rates of other reputable public law ﬁrms; and

2. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City Attorney’s Oﬃce has not received a base rate adjustment in four years. The last increase occurred in May of 2021, which was modest and did not bring the hourly rate in line with prevailing market standards at that time.

Prior to 2021, the only other rate increase was seven years earlier which was only done to bring the City Attorney back to their then contract rates because their oﬃce had taken a voluntary rate reduction to ﬁnancially assist the City in 2010.

Since 2021, the City has applied Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases to the rate. However, due to the initially low base rate, these incremental adjustments have not signiﬁcantly narrowed the gap between Carson’s rates and those charged by comparable public law ﬁrms or in-house legal departments in neighboring jurisdictions.

It is noteworthy that Carson is the legacy client of the City Attorney’s ﬁrm, being one of the ﬁrst clients represented when the ﬁrm was established. The ﬁrm remains committed to serving Carson with dedication and institutional knowledge and will always continue to be mindful of providing the City the best services with always competitive rates. Hence, the rates proposed herein are still below market. Nonetheless, to ensure the retention of high-quality legal talent and continued exceptional service, a rate adjustment is necessary at this time.

Below are the ﬁrm’s proposed rates where the annual CPI adjustments will remain in the contract:

For comparison purposes, the ﬁrm’s current rates are below: General Rates: $237 blended Specialty Rates: Partners at $308 and Associates at $274 For context, the current rates charged by other reputable public law ﬁrms are as follows:

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K): Regular rates for cities they represent range from $305 to $475 per hour forpartners, with some rates exceeding this range depending on the attorney’s experience and the complexity ofthe matter. For example, these are their current rates in the City of Santa Ana:$345 per hour for general work$304 to $438 per hour for specialty work depending on the work and attorney The Public Law Group’s recent rate proposals range:For general work Partners - $375/hr to associate $330/hr. for associates Paralegals - $205/hr.For specialty work Partners - $400-$495/hr. and for associate $350-$425/hr.Paralegals - $225/hr.

Other public law ﬁrms, such as Richards, Watson & Gershon, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, and Burke,Williams & Sorensen, also bill within or above this range.For example, the Colantuono ﬁrm, which is special counsel to the City of Carson, charges rates of over$405 per hourAnd the law ﬁrm of Greenberg Trauig's hourly rates are over $1,250 per hour.

Even in-house city attorney operations in neighboring cities operate at cost levels higher than Carson’s currentlegal spending: City of Torrance legal budget is well over $4.5M and Compton varies from $10M to $16M.

Aleshire & Wynder has consistently delivered services below their budget between $1.5M to $2.9M depending on the volume and complexity of the litigation within the City at the given time. As demonstrated, Carson’s legal budget remains signiﬁcantly lower than those of neighboring jurisdictions despite increasing legal demands and the complexity of the issues involved.

The City Council is requested to approve the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP (Exhibit No. 1).

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The City is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented litigation, impacting the legal services budget. Notable cases include the Cam Carson litigation, set for trial in September, as well as other major matters currently on appeal related to the City’s oil tax. Given this extraordinary level of litigation, the anticipated budget impact of the proposed rate adjustment for the ﬁscal year 25/26 is estimated to be between $500,000 and $600,000. However, many of these high-impact cases are approaching resolution. Consequently, moving forward, the impact of the new rates is expected to stabilize around $300,000 annually, assuming typical litigation volumes.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP

Attachments
Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP

1 AMENDED AND RESTATED

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES

This Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement replace that certain Contract Services Agreement and amendments thereto (herein the “ Amended & Restated Agreement” or “Agreement”), is effective as of the 15th day of April, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Carson, a charter city and municipal corporation (herein the “Client”), and Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, a California limited liability partnership (hereinafter referred to as “A&W”).

RECITAL S

A. Client has previously retained A&W pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “ Original Agreement”) dated on or about June 17, 2008.

B. On December 1, 2014, Client and A&W entered into an amendment of the Original Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”) to formally appoint Sunny K. Soltani as the City Attorney, and as general counsel to all affiliated entities , and to minimally increase some of A&W’s hourly billing rates.

C. On May 5, 2015, Client and A&W entered into another amendment of the Original Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”) to account for specialized billing associated with highly complex legal services related to the National Football League stadium development project.

D. On May 18, 2021 , Client and A&W entered into another amendment of the Original Agreement (“Amendment No. 3”) to increase A&W’s hourly billing rates minimally again and after 7 years of receiving no increases and to include a CPI rate adjustment provision .

E. A&W has not had a base rate increase in 4 years other than CPI rate adjustments on rates which were substantially below market . This proposed hourly billing rate increase will assist with A&W’S rates becoming more competitive with market.

F. The parties hereto desire to increase A &W’S billing rates from the Effective Date and replace the Original Agreement, as amended, so that this Amended & Restated Agreement shall supersede such agreement in every respect as of the Effective Date .

TERMS

1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 15, 2025, and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with Section 19 hereof.

2. Scope of Services. A&W shall provide City Attorney services (“Services”) to the Client and its affiliated public entities as set forth in Exhibit “A” of this Amended and Restated Agreement. The C lient hereby designates Sunny K. Soltani as the City Attorney and General

2 Counsel to affiliated entities.

Notwithstanding the foregoing appointment, the designated City Attorney may be established from time to time or modified by resolution of the City Council. A&W represents that it employs, or will employ at its own expense, all personnel required for the sa tisfactory performance of any and all tasks and services set forth herein. A&W shall not replace the designated City Attorney without the City Council’s prior approval, except from time to time as necessary due to illness or vacation scheduling. City Attor ney may appoint various deputy city attorneys as deemed appropriate, without the need for amendment hereof. The parties agree A&W will immediately remove any deputy or other A&W employee upon the Client’s request in its sole discretion and for any or no reason and will promptly replace that individual as necessary.

3. Compensation. Client agrees to pay fees for the Services provided by A&W in accordance with the fee structure set forth in Exhibit “ B”, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, the Client shall reimburse A&W for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by it in the performance of the Services under this Agreement in accordance with the expense reimbursement structure set forth in Exhibit “B.”

4. Billing. A&W shall submit monthly to the Client a detailed statement of fees, costs, and expenses for Services, in accordance with A&W’s Statement of Billing Practices set forth in Exhibit “C”, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Payments shall be made by Client within thirty (30) days of receipt of the st atement with a check made out to the following address:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
1 Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92614

5. Estimates. A&W may from time to time, for Client’s convenience or at Client’s request, furnish Client with budgets or estimates of the amounts of fees or costs which A&W anticipate may be incurred for services performed by A&W. Such estimates and budgets are by their nature inexact and speculative as they are subject to many factors outside of A&W’s control and ability to foresee and should not be viewed as binding on A&W or a limitation or “cap” on the fees or costs for which Client will be responsible and that Client is obligated to pay under this Agreement.

6. Client and A&W Responsibilities. It will be A&W’s responsibility to perform the legal services identified in this Amended & Restated Agreement, to take reasonable steps to keep Client informed regarding the status of the engagement and to respond promptly to Client’s inquiries and communications. The performance of A&W’s services will necessarily include activities outside of Client’s immediate presence and may include, depending on the type of matter and without limitation, such things as the review and drafting of documents, negotiating, legal research, factual investigation, preparation of pleadings and other documents, conducting and opposing discovery and appearances before courts, administrative bodies or other tribunals.

It will be Client’s responsibility to cooperate fully with A&W by, among other things, providing A&W with relevant information and documents and Client making its

3 representatives reasonably available for consultation, interviews and attendance at court, arbitration or discovery proceedings. Furthermore, it will be Client’s responsibility to keep A&W fully informed of material developments and to abide by this Agreement.

Unless Client requests and A&W agree in writing, or unless expressly contemplated by the rendering of the foregoing legal services, Client will be exclusively responsible for (i) providing A&W with any factual information that may be necessary for A&W to perform the foregoing legal services or that A&W may otherwise request and (ii) confirming the completeness and accuracy of all such information. In addition to the foregoing responsibilities, Client will also be responsible for promptly advising A&W whether any document A&W have prepared, received or sent to Client for approval or review reflects and is consistent with the principal terms of any proposed transaction, general litigation strategy or other expectations, as the case may be.

7. Disclaimer of Guarantee . From time to time through the course of A&W’s representation of Client, A&W may express beliefs concerning the merits or effectiveness of various strategies and courses of action, of any particular action, strategy or language or of the overall prospects, strengths or weaknesses of the Client’s matter. A&W may also express beliefs as to the amount of fees and costs which may be incurred by Client in connection with specific matters either to take it to its conclusion or to achieve certain interim goals. However, A&W has not and will not make any promises or give any guarantees regarding the ultimate success or outcome of a matter or of any particular strategy or course of conduct or of what the ultimate fees and costs might be. Any statements on such topics by A&W attorneys are not intended, nor should they be construed, as any such promise or guarantee and Client acknowledges and agrees that Client will not deem them to be such. Moreover, unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing, Client’s payment obligation with respect to A&W’s fees and expenses are not contingent upon any particular outcome of any matter or the fact of its completion.

8. Time of Performance. Services shall be performed expeditiously in the time frames as directed by the Client.

9. Attorney-Client Privilege. Confidential communications between the Client and A&W shall be covered by the attorney -client privilege. As used in this section, “confidential communication” means information transmitted between the Client and A&W in the course of the relationship covered by this Agreement and in confidence by a means that, so far as the Client is aware, discloses the information to no third persons other than those who are present to further the interests of the Client in the consultation or those to whom disclosure is reasonably necessary for the transmission of the information or the accomplishment of the purpose for which A&W is consulted, and includes any legal opinion formed an d advice given by A&W in the course of this relationship.

10. Independent Contractor. A&W shall perform all legal services required under this Agreement as an independent contractor of Client, and shall remain, at all times as to Client, a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are required under this Agreement.

Neither Client, nor any of its employees, shall have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which A&W, its agents or employees, render the legal services required under this Agreement, except as otherwise set forth. Client shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of A&W employees, servants, representatives, or agents, or in fixing their number,

4 compensation, or hours of service, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement.

A&W shall be responsible for all salaries, payments, insurance and benefits for all of its officers, agents, representatives and employees in performing services pursuant to this Agreement. It is expressly understood and agreed that A&W and its employees, agents, and representatives shall in no event be entitled to any Client benefits to which Client employees are entitled, including, but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, insurance, vacation, worker's compensation, sick or injury leave, or other benefits.

11. Consent to Use of Electronic Communications. In connection with A&W’s work on Client’s behalf, A&W may communicate with Client or others via e -mail, facsimile transmission or other forms of electronic communication, some of which may be stored or retained in the “cloud” or in a facility outside of A&W offices. Similarly, A&W may use third -party vendors to support A&W general operations, including vendors that provide services such as offsite records storage, document destruction, data centers, and security services, some of which use similar modes of communication and/or have a “cloud” infrastructure. These types of transmission and storage can be vulnerable to being intercepted , read, disclosed to or otherwise used by unintended third -parties. Further, such communications are vulnerable to destructive electronic programs (for example, so -called “viruses”). A&W specifically disclaims and waives any liability or responsibility wha tsoever for interception or unintentional disclosure of e -mail, facsimile transmissions or any other forms of electronic communication, or for their unauthorized use or failed delivery, or for their infection by destructive programs, transmitted by or to Client or A&W in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Notwithstanding this, Client acknowledges and accepts the risks inherent in such communications or their manner of retention and authorize A&W and its vendors to use electronic means to communicate and further agrees that A&W shall have no liability for any loss or damage to any person or entity resulting from the use of these electronic communications or the manner or place of their retention.

12. Marketing and Promotion by A&W . Consistent with A&W’s professional and ethical obligations, A&W will always protect nonpublic, confidential information related to Client’s representation. However, from time to time, it may be helpful for A&W to be able to list or display client names and logos, as well as to describe A&W’s legal experience and expertise to assist others in choosing counsel or for other business reasons. By way of example only, A&W attorneys sometimes refer to clients they represent in publications, the media, presentations, as well as in A&W’s marketing materials, including A&W’s website, brochures, award submissions and other promotions. Accordingly, by signing this Agreement, Client confirms that Client authorizes A&W, unless Client specifically instructs A&W in writing to the contrary, to disclose to third-parties information related to A&W’s representation of Client that is not of a confidential nature.

13. Insurance. A&W shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to Client, during the entire term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance. A&W shall provide Client, not later than the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance and an underwriter’s endorsement for each coverage mentioned below. A&W shall also provide Client with new certificates of insurance if any changes in coverage or carriers is made, within 30 days of any such change. A description of said categories of insurance and amounts of coverage is set forth in Exhibit “D”, which is attached

5 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

14. Indemnification.

14.1 A&W Indemnification of Client. A&W agrees to indemnify Client, its officers, employees and agents against, and will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the work, operations or activities of A&W, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein or arising from the acts or omissions of A&W hereunder, or arising from A&W’s performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, except to the extent such claims or liabilities arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of Client, its officers, agents or employees.

14.2 Client Indemnification of A&W . Client agrees to defend and indemnify A&W, its officers, employees and agents against and will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all claims or liabilities that may be asserted or claims by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the engagement of A&W to perform its Services pursuant to this Agreement, operations or activities of A&W within the course and scope of its performance hereunder, but nothing herein shall require Client to indemnify A&W for liability arising from its own negligence or alleged negligence. In connection herewith: (i) Client will promptly provide a defense and pay any judgment render ed against the Client, its officers, agency or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with such work, operations or activities of Client hereunder; and (ii) in the event A&W, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Client for such damages or other claims solely arising out of or in connection with the work operation or activities of Client hereunder, Client agrees to pay to A&W, its officers, agents or employees any and all costs and expenses incurred by attorney s, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including, but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

15. Resolution of Fee Disputes. If a dispute between the Parties arises over fees or other amounts charged to Client for Services and the dispute cannot be resolved informally between the Parties, the matter will be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the California State Bar Fee Arbitration Program, set forth in California Business and Professions Code sections 6200 through 6206. The arbitrator or arbitrati on panel will have the authority to award to the prevailing party in such arbitration attorney's fees, costs and interest incurre d. Any arbitration award may be served by mail upon either side and personal service will not be required.

16. Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed two (2) consecutive business days following the deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

6 Client
David C Roberts, Jr. / City Manager
City of Carson
701 E. Carson St
Carson, CA 90745

A&W
Sunny K. Soltani
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
1 Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92614

Either party hereto may, from time to time, by written notice to the other, designate a different address or person which shall be substituted for that specified above.

17. Non-Discrimination. In connection with the performance of this Agreement, A&W agrees that it will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of all relevant government agencies, including, but not limited to, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Also, A&W certifies and agrees that all persons employed by A&W, its affiliates, subsidiaries and related entities, if any, will be treated equally by A&W, without unlawful discrimination based upon creed, sex, race, national origin, or any other classification prohibited by state or federal law.

18. Amendment. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both parties.

19. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice from either party, with or without cause. In the event of such termination, A&W shall be paid for all fees and costs for Services authorized by the Client and performed up through and including the effective date of termination. A&W shall deliver all records of Client to Client, or to counsel designated by Client , and assist to the fullest extent possible in the orderly transition of all pendi ng matters to Client’s new counsel. A&W shall also be reimbursed for all costs associated with transitioning any files or other data or documents to a new law firm or returning them to the Client.

20. Ownership of Records . In the course of A&W’s representation of Client, A&W is likely to generate or come into possession of copies or originals of documents or other materials, such as correspondence, Client records, pleadings, transcripts, exhibits, physical evidence and other items reasonably necessary to Client’s representation (collectively, “Client Files”). All Client Files shall be and remain the property of Client. The Client shall have access to and the right to examine all books, documents, papers and records of A&W involving transactions and work related to this Agreement during the term of this Agreement. D uring the term of this Agreement, and also upon the conclusion of A&W services, termination of the Agreement or thereafter for a period of 5 years, A&W will deliver to Client, at Client’s expense, Client Files if so requested by Client in writing; however, Client agrees that A&W may, at its own expense, make copies of some or all of Client Files at any time and, further, Client agrees that A&W is under no obligation to deliver the original or copies of Client Files to more than one signatory of this Agreement. Client also acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent permitted by applicable law and ethical rules,

7 A&W’s own internal files (including, without limitation, retention and conflict waiver documentation, firm administrative records, time and expense reports, personnel and staffing materials, credit and accounting records and related documents) and A&W attorney work product (including, without limitation, all internal e-mails, drafts, notes, legal memoranda and other legal and factual research, including investigative reports, reflecting our opinions and mental impressions) pertaining to Client are exclusively the A&W’s property, are not considered part of Client Files and A&W may destroy or otherwise dispose of all or part of our files upon the conclusion of A&W services as A&W deems appropriate and at A&W’s sole discretion.

A&W will retain Client Files in digital or non-digital form, or a combination thereof, for a period of no less than 5 years after the conclusion of A&W’s services or termination of this Agreement, though duplicative copies of data, documents and other materials may be discarded at any time. If Client does not request, in writing, the return of Client Files prior to the end of such 5-year period, Client agrees that A&W will have no further obligation to retain them, are relieved of any responsibility to Client with respect to them and may, in A&W’s sole discretion, destroy or discard them, without further notice to Client. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, some paper and digital files, including e-mails, generated in connection with Client’s representation may be retained for only a very limited period after generation or receipt during the course of the A&W’s representation of Client and Client acknowledge that A&W is under no obligation at any time to preserve such documents and digital files.

21. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in the County of Los Angeles.

22. Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a party shall give the other party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement.

24. Conflict of Interest. A&W represents that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any legal representation which is in conflict with the legal services to be provided the Client under this Agreement. However, A&W may have past and present clients or may have future clients, which, from time to time, may have interests adverse to Client, and A&W reserves the right to represent such clients in matters not connected with its representation of the Client. A&W shall promptly disclose to the Client any such actual or potential conflict immediately wherever the same shall arise or come to the attention of A&W. If a potential conflict of interest arises in A&W’s representation of two clients, if such conflict is only speculative or minor, A&W shall seek waivers from each client with regards to such representation. However, if actual conflicts exist, A&W would withdraw from representing either client in the matter and assist them in obtaining outside special counsel. Attached hereto and incorporated herein is Exhibit “E” which is a conflict waiver with City of Compton which A&W represents.

8 25. Subcontracting or Assignment . The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of A&W, its partners, associates, and employees, was a substantial inducement for Client to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, A&W shall not contract with any other person or entity to perform, in whole or in part, the legal services required under this Agreement without the prior written approval of Client. In addition, neither this Agreement, nor any interest herein, may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily, or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors, or otherwise, without the prior written approval of Client.

Adding attorneys to A&W, changes in the partnership, name changes and similar changes shall not be deemed a transfer or assignment requiring approval of Client or amendment hereof.

26. Attorneys’ Fees. The Parties acknowledge and agree that each will bear its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that party or tho se parties may be entitled. Client agrees and acknowledges that A&W is entitled to represent itself on all legal matters and the actual time incurred by members of A&W at A&W’s standard hourly private rates then in effect. The rates are deemed reasonable f or collection or for other purposes.

27. Severability. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, invalid, or void, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated in any way.

28. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements, including the Original Agreement. Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3.

29. Authority to Execute. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that in so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

[signatures on following page]

9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date stated below for execution by the Mayor.

CITY OF CARSON,
a municipal corporation

Dated: By:

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Dated: By:

Sunny K. Soltani, Managing Partner

[END OF SIGNATURES]

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

A&W shall provide general and special legal services to the City of Carson and all its affiliated entities as set forth herein.

1. General Legal Services shall include all services provided to Client that are not otherwise specifically identified below as either Special Legal Services, Third Party Reimbursable Legal Services, or Public Finance Legal Services (“General Legal Services”).

2. Special Legal Services shall include the following types of services:

• Litigation and formal administrative or other adjudicatory hearing matters • Labor relations and employment/personnel matters
• Real estate matters (e.g. CC&R’s, deed or title work) • Land acquisition and disposal matters (including pre-condemnation) • Successor Agency and housing matters
• Taxes, fees and charges matters (e.g. Prop. 218 & Mitigation Fee Act) • Public construction disputes
• Non-routine contract negotiation matters (including non-A&W model agreements and franchise agreements)

• Public finance/bond services/assessment districts
• Disciplinary actions or hearings
• Risk management
• Code enforcement
• Cable television and telecommunications
• Refuse and Recycling
• Franchising
• Enterprise activities
• Non-routine land use and development matters (including general

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plan updates

• Williamson Act issues, annexations and development agreements • Environmental matters (e.g. CEQA, NEPA, endangered species, Oil Issues)
• Water law matters
• Tax and ERISA related matters
• Toxic substances matters (e.g. CERCLA, RCRA)
• Technology
• Public utility matters (e.g. electric, natural gas,
telecommunications, water, rail or transit that involve state or federal regulatory issues)

• Renewable energy and energy efficiency project contracts and power purchase agreements

• Public Research Request

• Intergovernmental Relations and Advocacy efforts (e.g. legislative and regulatory representation) at the federal and state level

• Election law matters, including election law litigation • Other matters City Attorney deems complex and or specialty issues

3. Third Party Reimbursable Legal Services:

Third Party Reimbursable Legal Services shall include legal services to the Client where there is an opportunity to obtain recovery through a private party such as a developer or a contract reimbursement provisions . These reimbursable legal services include, but are not limited to, negotiation and review of development agreements, planning entitlements, review of CC&Rs; establishment of financing districts (i.e., Community Facilities Districts; Assessment Districts; Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts); the processing of land use/environmental projects for which the Client is entit led to reimbursement, as well as defending any challenges to project entitlements or any dispute or litigation related to such reimbursable legal services or any other litigation which has the potential of reimbursement.

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EXHIBIT “B”

FEE ARRANGEMENT

General Rate Associate $275-$295
Partner (Depending on Partner) $295-$325

Special Services / Litigation / City Risk Management/ Associate $305-$325 Partner (Depending on Partner) $365-$385

Reimbursable
(Depending on Complexity)*

Attorneys

$400-$700
Paralegal /Law and Administrative
Clerks
$215

Bond Financing (Non-contingent)
(Depending on complexity) *

Attorneys

$500
Paralegal/Law Clerks $215

Paralegal $195
Law Clerk $195
Administrative Clerk $125
*Complexity level assessed by City Attorney.

1. Rate Adjustments

Starting July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, there will be an annual cost of living adjustment, rounded to the nearest dollar. The cost of living adjustment shall be set by the most recent 12-month Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (“CPI-U”) for the Los Angeles – Long Beach – Anaheim Area, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics or 4%, whichever is higher, rounded to the nearest dollar.

In addition to CPI adjustments, our general rate structure may be increased from time to time and is usually adjusted at the beginning of each calendar year (i.e. January 1), with written documentation confirming the same to the City Manager.

2. Monthly Statements

A&W will provide the Client a monthly statement for fees, costs, and expenses incurred as described above. Payments shall be made by Client within thirty (30) days of receipt of the statement; except for those specific items on an invoice which are contested or questioned and are returned by Client with a written explanation of the question or contest, such payment for the specific items shall be made by C lient within thirty (30) days of receipt of a corrected invoice.

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3. Reimbursable Expenses

In addition to the hourly rates, A&W shall be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses, without any markup, such as travel costs including mileage (current IRS rate), parking, airfare, lodging, meals, and incidentals in connection with administrative or judicial proceedings, and when traveling on behalf of the Client other than to Client’s main office for other than City Council meetings or regular office hours; consultants and other outside experts who are retained after Client consultation and receipt of the Client’s prior written approval; charges for long distance telephone and facsimile charges; postage and extraordinary mail costs (e.g. courier, overnight and express delivery); document reproduction costs ($0.25 per page); staff overtime when necessitated by Client’s work; computerized research and artificial intelligence services utilized in furtherance of providing Services; discovery costs including use of e-discovery technology and software (e.g Lexis or Westlaw); services provided secretaries, document clerks and file clerks as may be needed including, organizing files and documents in preparation of administrative records for administrative and judicial proceedings or other Client matters; and litigation costs including court fees, deposition-related costs, reporter fees, and transcript fees.

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EXHIBIT “C”

STATEMENT OF BILLING PRACTICES

A&W charges on an hourly basis for all time actually spent on behalf of a client. A&W bills in increments of 6 minutes (0.1 of an hour). When costs are split among clients, the total amount of time spent on the project is divided evenly by the number of clients contributing, and each client is billed the applicable share.

The monthly billing statements for fees and costs shall indicate the basis of the fees, including a detailed and auditable breakdown of the hours worked, the billable rates charged and description of the work performed. All undisputed bills are expected to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of the billing statement.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, A&W billing statements will provide a description of the tasks performed by each attorney working on a matter, set out in increments of 6 minutes and normally rounded up to the nearest 0.1 of an hour. A&W’s customary practice is for each timekeeper to aggregate his or her activities performed on a given matter during a particular day and to provide only a general description of those activities without identifying how much time was spent on each particular task (i.e., time is not broken out for individual tasks where more than one task is performed in a block of time). Client specifically agrees that this practice is permitted.

The activities for which Client will be charged include, without limitation: telephone and office conferences with Client or with other counsel, witnesses, consultants, court personnel and others; conferences among A&W’s legal and administrative profession als and staff; factual investigation; legal research; responding to your requests for A&W to prepare estimates or budgets or to provide information to auditors in connection with reviews or audits of financial statements; drafting of letters, agreements, p leadings, briefs, memoranda and other documents and analyses; traveling; appearing in court; preparing for and attending meetings, depositions, court or arbitration hearings and other discovery proceedings; and responding to third -party discovery requests, including document or deposition subpoenas, addressed to A&W which relate to the services we performed for Client, even if served after the termination of our services to Client.

Moreover, A&W may, in its good faith discretion, use multiple personnel, inc luding multiple attorneys, on the same or similar activities and may charge for each individual involved in such activities.

In the absence of any written objection by Client, within 20 days of receipt of any billing statements received from A &W, Client will be deemed to have accepted and acknowledged the statement as correct through the period covered by the statement, and the statement may not be subject to further adjustment. Therefore, if Client should have questions about, or objections to, a monthly statement, services or charges, then Client must raise them within this 20-day time period for discussion and resolution. If Client objects to only a portion of the charges on a statement, then Client agrees to pay in a timely manner the remainder, which payment will not constitute a waiver of Client objections. In the event A&W receives a payment from Client at a time when more than one statement is outstanding on any one or more of Client matters, A&W, at its sole discretion, may apply that paym ent to any such open statement(s) absent clear written direction from Client on how to apply the payment.

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Client agrees that if any fees or costs billed to Client are not paid in a timely manner, A&W may withdraw as counsel at any time consistent with our obligations under applicable rules of professional conduct. In addition, Client will be charged, and Client agrees to pay, interest in the amount of 12% per annum (or such lesser rate as may be required by law) on any outstanding statement that has not been paid within 30 days of receipt. If A&W elects not to impose or enforce its right to this interest charge or any other monetary obligation on any particular occasion or with respect to one or more specific billing statements, that election shall not constitute any manner of waiver, forfeiture or relinquishment of A&W’s rights or remedies as to that interest charge or other monetary obligation, or any other interest charge or monetary obligation, including, without limitation, interest charges in connection with any other billing statement. Client further agrees that A&W, at its sole option, may at any time conduct a cr edit investigation (including, without limitation, requesting a consumer report or an investigative consumer report) regarding Client and/or any related person or entity.

Please note that if any aspect or portion of Client’s payment obligations to A&W pursuant to this Agreement, in whole or in part, is made contingent upon any occurrence or other event, including, without limitation, the outcome of a certain matter, project, or assignment, the terms of such contingent fee arrangement are not set by law but rather are negotiable between Client and A&W, and Client acknowledges and agrees that the terms of all such contingent payment obligations have been negotiated between Client and A&W.

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EXHIBIT “D”

INSURANCE COVERAGE

A&W shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to Client, during the entire term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance. A&W shall provide Client, not later than the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance and an underwriter’s endorsement for each coverage mentioned below. A&W shall also provide Client with new certificates of insurance if any changes in coverage or carriers is made, within 30 days of any such change:

(a) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Insurance written on a per occurrence basis to protect A&W and the Client against liability or claims of liability which may arise out of this order in the amount of two million ($2,000,000) per occurrence and subject to an annual aggregate of four million ($4,000,000). There shall be no endorsement or modification of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage for either insured vs. insured claims or contractual liability. All defense costs shall be outside the limits of the policy.

(b) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. For all of A&W’s employees who will provide services under this Agreement and to the extent required by applicable State or federal law, A&W shall keep in full force and affect a Workers' Compensation policy. That policy shall provide a minimum of one million ($1,000,000) of employers' liability coverage, and A&W shall provide an endorsement that the insurer waives the right of subrogation against the Client and its respective officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives. In the event a claim under the provisions of the California Workers' Compensation Act is filed against the Client by a bona fide employee of A&W participating under this Agreement, A&W agrees to defend and indemnify the Client from such claim.

(c) Automobile Insurance. A&W shall also procure and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement vehicle liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for injuries, including accidental death, to any one person, and subject to the same minimum for each person, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, and property damage insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000. Said p olicy shall include coverage for owner, non -owner, leased and hired cars.

(d ) Professional Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance. For all of A&W’s employees who will provide services under this Agreement, A&W shall keep in full force and effect Professional Liability coverage for professional liability with a limit of two Mil lion ($2,000,000) per claim and five Million ($5,000,000) annual aggregate. A&W shall ensure both that: (1) the policy effective date is on or before the date of commencement of the services under the Agreement; and (2) the policy will be maintained in force for a period of time defined above, there will be no changes or endorsements to the policy that increase the Client’s exposure to loss.

Except for the policy of professional liability insurance, all of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance. For all policies, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the Client, its officials, officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Except for the policy of professional liability insurance, all of

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said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or canceled without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by registered mail to the Client.

In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, A&W shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section to the Client.

Failure to do so is cause for termination. A&W is solely responsible for the payment of or costs associated with any premiums, deductibles or self -insurance retentions. A&W’s insurance coverage shall not limit A&W’s potential liabilities for obligations arising under or related to this Agreement. A&W will ensure insurance is placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the Client.

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EXHIBIT “E”

CONFLICT WAIVER

David C. Roberts, City Manager
City of Carson
701 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
E-Mail: [email protected]

Re: Conflict Waiver Letter Re: City of Compton

Dear Mr. Roberts:

As you know, our Firm serves as legal counsel for a number of cities across the State of California, including the City of Compton. I do not believe the interests of Carson are at odds with the interests of the City of Compton and do not foresee that changing. Nonetheless, given the proximity of the cities, there may arise a situation in the future that could be perceived a conflict under rules of professional conduct.

The following correspondence describes potential conflicts of interest that might arise and requests a waiver of such conflicts as well as an action plan if an actual conflict should arise.

This information is provided in context with Rule 1.7 of the California State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct. This Rule states as follows:
“Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients (Rule Approved by the Supreme Court, Effective November 1, 2018)
(a) A lawyer shall not, without informed written consent from each client and compliance with paragraph (d), represent a client if the representation is directly adverse to another client in the same or a separate matter.
(b) A lawyer shall not, without informed written consent from each affected client and compliance with paragraph (d), represent a client if there is a significant risk the lawyer’s representation of the client will be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to or relationships with another client, a former client or a third person, or by the lawyer’s own interests.
(c) Even when a significant risk requiring a lawyer to comply with paragraph (b) is not present, a lawyer shall not represent a client without written disclosure of the relationship to the client and compliance with paragraph (d) where: (1) the lawyer has, or knows that another lawyer in the lawyer’s firm has, a legal, business, financial, professional, or personal relationship with or responsibility to a party or witness in the same matter; or (2) the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that another par ty’s lawyer is a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the lawyer, lives with the lawyer, is a client of the lawyer or

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another lawyer in the lawyer’s firm, or has an intimate personal relationship with the lawyer.
(d) Representation is permitted under this rule only if the lawyer complies with paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), and: (1) the lawyer reasonably believes that the lawyer will be able to provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client; (2 ) the representation is not prohibited by law; and (3) the representation does not involve the assertion of a claim by one client against another client represented by the lawyer in the same litigation or other proceeding before a tribunal.
(e) For purposes of this rule, “matter” includes any judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, transaction, claim, controversy, investigation, charge, accusation, arrest, or other deliberation, decisi on, or action that is focused on the interests of specific persons, or a discrete and identifiable class of persons.”

OUR REPRESENTATION

If in an unlikely scenario a dispute or conflict of interest develops between Carson and Compton, we will take all necessary steps to eliminate such conflict. These, depending on the situation, may include reassignment of handling attorneys, ethical walls being created and maintained, and or partial or full withdrawal from representation in a particular matter. Please be advised that in the event that we can no longer represent one or any of the cities in such particular matter, they each may need to employ replacement counsel for that matter.

YOUR CONSENT

If you are in agreement with this arrangement, this consent letter needs to be executed. It is understood that this consent letter will not waive any protection that you may have with regard to attorney-client communications with us. Those communications will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent.

We believe we have provided you with a sufficiently detailed description of the work involved in this matter for obtaining informed written consent. However, if you believe that there is any other information that you or I need to have before such consent can be granted, please let me know immediately.

In the event that circumstances change, or we become aware of new information that requires a new consent from the parties, you will be notified of that fact immediately, and continued representation will be subject to the informed written consent of invol ved parties.

Lastly, you are entitled to and should consider obtaining an independent legal opinion regarding the advisability of signing this consent letter.

Your execution of this consent form will constitute an acknowledgment of full disclosure in compliance with the requirements of Rule 1.7 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct

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previously quoted in this letter.

In you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sunny K. Soltani at [email protected] (949) 533 – 8155.

Sincerely,

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, Managing Partner

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY:

CITY OF CARSON

David C. Roberts
City Manager

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 33. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP Subject: CONSIDER RESOLUTION 25-059 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGEREMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Attached for the City Council’s review is Amendment No. 3 between the City of Carson and David C. Roberts, Jr. for the position of City Manager. The contract amendment is attached to the resolution in Exhibit No. 4.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. ADOPT Resolution 25-059 approving the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the City Manager Employment Agreement.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr. David C. Roberts, Jr. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action deemed appropriate by the City Council and consistent with applicable law.

IV. BACKGROUND
David C. Roberts, Jr., began his public administration career in 2007 in the ﬁeld of Human Resources. Since then, he has held various executive management positions with multiple public agencies. His experience combines over 25 years of federal, public, and private sector experience in the ﬁelds of Public Works, Administration (Human Resources & Finance), Public Safety (Police & Fire), Community Services, Information Technology, Public Information and Community Development while having worked with Elected Oﬃcials and leaders in various communities. Mr. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. He is currently working on his Doctorate Degree in Ministry (Chaplaincy).

Mr. Roberts was appointed as the Carson City Manager beginning February 16, 2022, pursuant to an employment agreement (“Agreement”). On September 20, 2022, the City Council and the City Manager entered into the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement regarding his severance pay. On March 7, 2023, the City Council and the City Manager entered into the Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (“Second Amendment”) regarding new salary increases, a one-time lump sum payment , and fringe beneﬁt levels equivalent to all Executive Management Employees.

The City Council and the City Manager desire to enter into a Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement to address the following:

Salary: Continue the base salary of $353,496 per year, but provide (i) a lump sum payment equal to 6% of the base salary (equivalent to $21,209.76) for the FY 2024/25, (ii) a lump sum payment equal to 4% of the base salary (equivalent to $14,139.84) for the FY 2025/26, and (iii) a lump sum payment equal to 4% of the base salary (equivalent to $14,139.84) for the FY 2026/27.

Severance Pay: Continue the severance pay of 9 months’ severance in the event the City Manager is terminated without cause, but make clarifying edits.

Automobile Allowance: Increase the allowance from $600/month to $700/month.

Deferred Compensation: Continue existing deferred compensation plan (457(b)) that allows the City Manager to participate in the plan at his own cost and expense, with up to $6,000/year in matching contributions by the City, and to provide a new deferred compensation plan (401(a)) that allows the City Manager to participate in the plan at his own cost and expense, with up to $6,000/year in matching contributions by the City.

Leave Redemption: Increase the City Manager’s leave redemption from 100 hours/year to 300 hours/year.

Life Insurance: Increase the City Manager’s term life insurance coverage from $200,000 to $400,000 with no cash surrender (with evidence of EOI form) or from $110,000 to $200,000 with no cash surrender (without evidence of EOI form), subject to age reduction schedules mandated by insurance company.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Compensation has been included in FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, with remaining years of compensation beingincluded in future budgeted ﬁscal years.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Resolution 22-027 Approving City Manager Employment Agreement

2. Resolution 22-197 Approving First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement

3. Resolution 23-053 Approving Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement

4. Proposed Resolution 25-059 Approving Amendment No. 3 to the City Manager Employment Agreement

Attachments
Resolution 22-027 Approving City Manager Employment Agreement Resolution 22-197 Approving First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement Resolution 23-053 Approving Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement Proposed Resolution 25-059 Approving Amendment No. 3 to the City Manager Employment Agreement RESOLUTIONNO. 22-027

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

APPROVING CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Carson ( hereinafter the " City Council") to employ an individual to serve in the at-will position of City Manager, which position is prescribed by state law, the City’s Charter, and the City’s Municipal Code, and to retain his services as Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Carson Redevelopment Agency, a public body, corporate and politic, Executive Director to the Carson Housing Authority, a public body, corporate and politic, and such other agencies of the City to which he may be appointed from time-to- time; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 34852 provides that an ordinance establishing a city manager form of government shall define the powers and duties of the city manager; and WHEREAS, the powers and duties of the city manager of the City are set forth in Charter Section 403 and Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 2107; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Charter Section 400, the City Council may appoint as City Manager “the person that it believes to be best qualified on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to experience in, and knowledge of, accepted practices in respect to the duties of the office[;]” and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CMC Section 2101, “[ t] he permanent City Manager shall, at a minimum, have the following qualifications: ( a) [ a] college degree in Public Administration or related field; and (b) flive ( 5) years’ experience as a City Manager or Chief Executive Officer of a County, or equivalent experience as determined by the City Councill[;]” and
WHEREAS, David C. Roberts, Jr. ( hereinafter “ Mr. Roberts”) satisfies the City’s eligibility requirements for the position of City Manager and has the required level of education, experience, skills and expertise to serve as the city manager of the City; and WHEREAS, based on Mr. Roberts’ executive and administrative qualifications and ability, the City Council desires to employ him to serve as the at-will city manager for the City; and WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of city manager services to the City and its related agencies; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish the terms and conditions of Mr. Roberts’ provision of city manager professional services to the City and its related agencies through the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

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

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
01007.0004/767763.1
RESOLUTIONNO. 22-027

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SECTION2. The City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Carson and David C.

Roberts, Jr. attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the City.

SECTION3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION4. 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 this 15th day of February, 2022.

APPROVEDASTO FORM: CITYOF CARSON:
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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney ~ fula Davis-Holmes, Mayor ATTEST:

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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

STATEOF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTYOF LOSANGELES ) ss.

CITYOF CARSON )
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 22-027 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on February 15, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Davis-Holmes, Hilton, Dear, Hicks, Rojas NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMEBES: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT " A"

CITY OF CARSON

CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is enteredinto and made effective the 15" day of February 2022, by and betweenthe CITY OF CARSON, a charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and David C. Roberts Jr., an individual Employee’’).

RECITALS
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Carson (hereinafter the "City Council") to employ an individual to serve in the at-will position of City Manager, which position is prescribedby statelaw andthe City’s Municipal Code, andto retain his servicesasExecutive Director of the SuccessorAgency to the Dissolved Carson Redevelopment Agency, a public body, corporate and politic, Executive Director to the Carson Housing Authority, a public body, corporate and politic, and such other agencies of the City to which he may be appointed from time-to-time; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 34852 provides that an ordinance establishing a city manager form of government shall define the powers and duties of the city manager; and
WHEREAS, the powers and duties of the city managerof the City are set forth Carson Municipal Code (““CMC’’) Section 2107; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CMC Section 2101, “[t] he permanent City Manager shall, at a minimum, have the following qualifications: (a) [a] college degreein Public Administration or related field; and (b) [ five ( 5) years’ experience as a City Manager or Chief Executive Officer of a County, or equivalent experience as determined by the City Council[;]” and WHEREAS, Employee satisfies the CMC Section 2101 eligibility requirements for the position of City Managerandhasthe requiredlevel of education, experience, skills andexpertise to serve as the city manager of the City; and
WHEREAS, basedon Employee’s executiveandadministrativequalifications andability, theCity Council desiresto employEmployeeto serveasthe at-will city managerfor theCity; and WHEREAS, Employee desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of city manager services to the City and its related agencies; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish the terms and conditions of Employee’s provision of city manager professional services to the City and its related agencies through this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the City andEmployeeherebyagreeasfollows:
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AGREEMENT
10 EMPLOYMENT & DUTIES

1.1 Duties. City hereby employs Employee as city manager for the City to perform the functions anddutiesof the city manager, asspecifiedin thejob descriptionattached hereto as Exhibit “ A,” the City’s Municipal Code, and in the Government Code of the State of California, andto perform suchother legally permissibleandproper duties and functions asthe City Council shall, from time-to-time, direct or assign. Employeeshalldevotehis besteffortsand full- time attentionto performanceof theseduties.

1.2 Work Schedule. The Employee is expected to engage in hours of work outsidethe normal office hoursthat arenecessaryto fulfill the obligations of the position andto carry out thebusinessof the City. Employeeacknowledgesthat, to the extentpractical, his work schedule will generally observe normal business hours, as setby the City and may be duly revised from time-to- time ( currently 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City will permit Employee such reasonable “time off’ as is customary for exempt employees of the City, so long as the time off does not interfere with normal business.

Employee’s compensation ( whether salary or benefits or other allowances) is not based on hours worked, and Employee shall not be entitled to any compensation for overtime.

1.3 Other Activities. Employeeshall focus his professionaltime, ability, and attentionto City businessduring theterm of this Agreement. Employeeshallnot engage, without the express prior written consent of the City Council, in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever, or directly or indirectly renderanyservicesof abusiness, commercial, or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, that is or may becompetitivewith the City, thatmight causeaconflict-of-interest with theCity, or that otherwise might interfere with the businessor operationof the City or the satisfactoryperformanceof the functions and duties of city manager.

1.4 Employment Status. Upon appointment to the city managerposition, Employeeshall serveatthewill andpleasureof the City Council andunderstandsthathe shallbe an “at-will” employee without recourse to bumping or other demotion rights and shall be subject to dismissalwithout anyright of noticeor hearingexceptasexpresslyprovidedin this Agreement, including any so-called due processpre-disciplinary “Skelly” hearing. The City may terminate Employee at any time in accordance with Section 3.4 below.

1.5 City Documents. All data, studies, reports and other documentsprepared by Employee while performing his duties during the term of this Agreement shall be furnished to and becomethe property of the City, without restriction or limitation on their use. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other materials either created by or provided to Employee in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Employee to the extent permitted by applicable law, except as may be required by any governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Such materials shall not be used by Employee, without the prior written consent of the City Council, for any purposes other than the performance of his duties. Additionally, no such materials may be disclosed to any person or 2 01007.0004/765422.4
entity not connectedwith theperformanceof servicesunderthis Agreement, exceptasrequiredby a) law, ( b) any governmental agency, (c) subpoena, or (d) an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

1.6 Exclusion from Competitive Service. Employee understands, acknowledgesandagreesthat he is exemptfrom the City’s personnelsystempursuantto Carson Municipal Code § 2903(g) and Article I, Section 4 of the Resolution No. 19-015, entitled “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Amending and Ratifying Resolution No. 18-170 Establishing the Salary and Benefits for Unclassified Management Employees Effective July 4, 2018” ( hereinafter “Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution’).

1.7 FLSA Exempt Status. Employee agreesthat his position is that of an overtime exemptemployeefor thepurposesof the Fair Labor StandardsAct.

1.8 Employment Contingent Upon Successful Completion of Pre- Employment Screening. Employee’s appointment to the position of City Manager shall be contingent upon Employee successfully passing the City’s pre- employment screening process, including a LiveScan and medical examination. In the event that Employee does not successfully complete any of the pre-employmentscreeningmeasures, then this Agreementshall be null andvoid in its entirety with no severancepayment owing.

2.0 COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT

2.1 Salary. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Employee’s initial base salary shall be Two Eighty One Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and No Cents 281,140.00) annually (“Salary’’), which shall be paid on a pro-rated basis bi- weekly at the same time asother employeesof the City arepaid. Employee shall receive a guaranteed3% costof living adjustment (“ COLA”) increase to his then-current Salary effective the first full pay period following the first, second and third annual anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

SuchSalaryshall be adjustedfor payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, andotherpayroll-related liability costs.

2.2 Annual Compensation Review. The City Council and Employee agree to conductan annualcompensationreview concurrentlywith the annualperformanceevaluationset forth in Section 5.2. Following the annual performance review, the City may increasethe Employee’s Salarybeyondtheguaranteed3% COLA referencedin Section2.1 andanyadditional compensation, but reservesthe right to defer all or part of any additional Salary and other compensation adjustment otherwise recommended during the annual review if the fiscal state of the City warrants such an action. However, the guaranteed 3% Salary cost of living adjustment increaseprovided for in Section2.1 may not be deferredin part or in total. Any actionto approve an additional Salary or other compensation increase beyond the guaranteed COLA must be approved by a majority vote of the Council at a public meeting and adopted by contract amendment implemented by means of a resolution. Should the Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution provide greaterbenefits than provided in this Agreement, City Council and City Manageragreeto discussduring the annualcompensationreview increasingthebenefit provided 01007.0004/765422.4
hereunderto match or exceedthat provided under the Unclassified ManagementEmployees Benefits Resolution.

3.0 TERM

3.1 Commencement & Effective Date. Employeeshallcommencehis services hereunderat 12:01 a.m. Pacific daylight savingstime onFebruary16, 2022, which will bedeemed the effective date of this Agreement (“ Effective Date’).

3.2 Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect from the Effective Date specifiedat Section3.1 until this Agreementis terminatedpursuantto Section3.3 or Section3.4.

3.3 Termination by Employee. Employee may resign at any time by giving the City Council at least thirty ( 30) days’ advance written notice; provided, however, that notice shall not be required in the event employee resigns pursuant to a request for resignation by the City Council. In the event Employee resigns on his own volition, Employee expressly agreesthat he shall not be entitled to any severancepay; however, if the Employeeresignsat the requestof the City Council, Employee will be entitled to severancepay as specified in this Agreement.

3.4 Termination by City. Upon appointment to the city managerposition, Employee remains an at-will employee serving at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Council may terminatetheCity Manager’s appointmentandremovetheCity Managerat anytime with or without cause, by providing written notice of the reason(s). The City Council’s right to terminatetheEmployee’s appointmentpursuantto this Section3.4 shallnot be subjectto or in any way limited by the City’s PersonnelRules or past City practices related to the employment, discipline or termination of the City’s employees. Employee expressly waives any rights provided for the city managerunder the City’s PersonnelRules, Municipal Code, or under other stateor federallaw to any other form of pre- or post-termination hearing, appeal, or other administrative process pertaining to termination. Nothing herein, however, shall be construed to create aproperty interest, where one does not exist by rule of law, in the position of city manager. a) Termination by City for Cause. The City may terminate the Employee’s appointmentfor causeat anytime by providing noticepursuantto CarsonMunicipal CodeSection 2104, which requiresatleastthirty (30) daysbeforesuchremovalshallbecomeeffective, theCity Council shall by a three (3) member vote of its members adopt a preliminary resolution stating the termination is for cause and the facts and grounds constituting such cause for his removal. By the preliminary resolution, the Council may suspendEmployeefrom duty, but shall in anycasecause to be paid to him forthwith any unpaid balance of his monthly salary and benefits and his monthly salary and benefits shall continue to be paid for the next one (1) calendar month following adoption of the preliminary resolution. The term “ cause” shall be defined to include any misconduct materially related to performance of official duties, including but not be limited to any of the following: 1) breachof this Agreement, 2) willful orpersistentmaterialbreachof duties, 3) résumé fraud or other acts of material dishonesty, 4) repeatedand protracted unauthorizedabsenceor 4 01007.0004/765422.4
leave, 5) conviction of amisdemeanorinvolving moral turpitude (i.e., offensescontrarytojustice, honesty, or morality) or conviction of a felony under California law that adversely affects the reputationof the Employeeor the City, 6) violation of the City’s anti-harassmentpolicies and/or a finding that legally prohibited personal acts of harassment against a City official or employee or legally prohibited personal acts of discrimination against a City official or employee has occurred, 7) a material violation of the City’s Charter, Municipal Code, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations, including but not limited to the City’s Personnel Rules, 8) use or possession of illegal drugs, 9) engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to the City, 10) any illegal or unethical act involving personal gain, 11) a pattern of repeated, willful and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally constituted direction or policy decisions of the City Council, 12) gross misfeasance or gross malfeasance, 13) “abuse of office or position” as defined in Government Code §53243.4 ( i.e., waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority andcrimesagainstpublic justice, including crimesinvolving bribery andcorruption), and14) any similar cause. For anyof theforegoing, the City may, in its discretion, placeEmployeeonpaidor unpaid administrativeleaveuntil resolution. If the City terminatesfor causethis Agreementand the services of Employee hereunder, then the City shall have no obligation to pay severance. b) Termination by City Council Without Cause. By providing Employee at least thirty ( 30) days’ prior written notice thereof, the City Council may terminate the Employee’s appointmentwithout causebut ratherbasedupon managementreasonssuchasimplementingthe City’s goals or policies, including but not limited to: ( i) change of administration, or (ii) incompatibility of managementstyles. In theeventEmployee’s appointmentis terminatedwithout cause, Employee and the City agree that such severancepay shall be as specified in Section 4.1 of the Agreement. Pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2104, at least thirty ( 30) days before such removal shall become effective, the City Council shall by a three ( 3) member vote of its members adopt a preliminary resolution stating the reasons for his removal. By the preliminary resolution, the Council may suspendEmployeefrom duty, but shall in any casecauseto bepaid to him forthwith any unpaid balance of his monthly salary and benefits and his monthly salary andbenefits shall continueto be paid for the next one (1) calendarmonth following adoptionof thepreliminary resolution.
c) Change in Council Membership. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the City shall comply with Section404 of the City Charterand Section2105 of the CarsonMunicipal Code. Accordingly, unlessfor cause, the Employeeshallnot beremovedfrom office by action taken by the City Council during the period of ninety ( 90) days following any municipal election at which a member of the City Council is elected. At any other time Employee may be removed only at a regular meeting of the City Council and upon a majority vote of the City Council.

4.0 SEVERANCE

4.2 No SeverancePay if Termination for Causeor Initiated by Employee. As provided in Section3.4(a), shouldEmployee’s employmentbeterminatedfor cause, theCity shall have no obligation to pay the severanceprovided for in Section 4.1 above. As provided in Section

3.3, should Employee resign his position, the City shall have no obligation to pay the severance provided for in Section4.1 above, unlesssuchresignationwas attherequestof the City Council.

4.3 Sole Rights. The severancerights provided in this Section 4.0 shall constitutethe soleandonly entitlementof Employeewith respectto severancepay in the eventof the termination, other than for cause. Employee expresslywaives any and all other rights with respectto severancepay exceptasprovided herein. Any andall severancerights areconditioned uponandin considerationfor executionof the standard “Agreementof Separation, Severance, and General Release” attached hereto in form only as Exhibit “ C.”

5.0 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

5.1 Purpose. The performancereview and evaluationprocessset forth herein is intended to provide review and feedback to Employee so as to facilitate a more effective management of the City. Nothing herein shall be deemed to alter or change the employment status of Employee ( as set forth in Section 1.4 above), nor shall this Section 5.0 be construed asrequiring cause” to terminatethis Agreement, or the servicesof Employeehereunder.

5.2 Annual Evaluation. The City and Manager acknowledgethat periodic performanceevaluationsareanimportant meansby which the City Council andthe City Manager may ensureeffective communicationsregardingexpectationsandperformance. Toward this end, the City Council shall review and evaluate the performance of Employee annually within thirty 30) days after each anniversary of the Effective Date. In addition, Employee shall submit for the City Council’s consideration, no later than December 1 of eachyear of the term of this Agreement, Employee’s proposed annual performance goals and objectives and incorporate the City Council’s suggestions. Such review and evaluation shall be conducted concurrently with an annual salary review, and in accordancewith the purposenoted in Section5.1 above. Employeeendeavorsto submit goals and objectives and receive the City Council suggestions within the first 3 months so they can guide the remainder of the year. Employee would be receptive to having an external facilitator guidethe City Council throughthe City Managerperformanceevaluationprocess. The City Council andCity Managermay mutually agreeto usea “facilitator” to supportthe process.

The facilitator will be selectedby the City Managerandapprovedby the City Council. All fees andexpensesfor a facilitator shallbepaid by the City. Thereview andevaluationshallbeprivate and confidential, and the results shall be summarized and discussed in closed session, to the extent permittedby law, or throughsomeothermutually acceptableclosedformat. Thepartiesagreethat the primary purposesof suchevaluationareto facilitate open and frank discussion, defineroles 6 01007.0004/765422.4
and expectations, identify performance strengths and weaknesses, and to provide an opportunity for Employee to take affirmative action to addressweaknesses and areasneeding improvement.

5.3 Written Summary. The City Council may, at its sole discretion, elect to provide a written summaryof eachperformanceevaluationto Employeewithin two (2) weeks following theconclusionof thereview andevaluationprocess, andmay, atits discretion, schedule at leastone (1) closedpersonnelsessionwith Employeeto deliver anddiscussthe evaluation.

6.0 BENEFITS

6.1 Automobile Allowance. The City shall reimburseEmployeefor theuseof his personal automobile for official City business at the rate of Six Hundred Dollars ($ 600.00) per month. City will alsoreimburseEmployeefor all parking feesincurredon City businessunderthe sametermsandconditionsapplicableto classifiedCity employees. Thecarallowanceandparking expense reimbursements authorized by this Section shall constitute full compensation for any and all expenses related to the operation and maintenance of Employee's vehicle for City purposes.

Employee shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement automobile liability insurance in an amountnot lessthan One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injuries or deathof one person and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 50,000.00) for property damage arising from one accident.

Employee shall provide City with evidence of such automobile liability insurance coverage, to consist of a certificate of insuranceor a copy of the insurancepolicy. City shall reimburse Employee for the additional costs incurred by Employee in raising his personal automobile insurancelimits to meettherequirementsof this Section.

6.2 Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. The City shall provide to Employee the samegroup medical, dental, andvision insuranceplans offered to UnclassifiedManagement Employeespursuantto the Unclassified ManagementEmployeesBenefits Resolution, asit may be amendedfrom time to time.

6.3 Retiree Health. With respectto retiree health, the City is subjectto the requirementsof the Public Employees' Medical & Hospital CareAct ( PEMHCA), Government Codesection22893.1 pertainingto postretirementhealthbenefitscoveragefor theCity of Carson, applicable resolutions adoptedby the City pertaining to retiree health, and CalPERS health requirementsandregulations.

If permittedunderapplicablelaws, regulations, resolutions, andrequirements, if Employeeretires from the City upon his retirement the City will pay for retiree health coverage for Employee and dependentsat the Kaiser Family Rate Plan andupon his turning age65, reimbursehim for the Medicare premium for the retiree only.

In the eventthis is inconsistentwith therequirementsof applicablefederalor statelaw, theCity’s adopted resolutions pertaining to retiree health, or any CalPERS health requirements or regulations, then this section shall be null and void, and in such event Employee shall be eligible for retireehealthasprovidedto UnclassifiedManagementEmployeespursuantto theUnclassified ManagementEmployeesBenefits Resolution, and subjectto the terms and conditionsprovided therein. Employee acknowledges that such determination may be made by CalPERS at its sole discretion.
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6.4 PERS. Employeeis a “classic” memberof CalPERSandshall participate in the City’s 2% at 55 formula. Such formula is subject to the following CalPERS contract provisions: ( 1) average monthly pay rate and special compensation for highest twelve ( 12) consecutivemonths; (ii) military service credit as public service; (iii) fourth level of 1959 SurvivorsProgram; (iv) two yearsadditionalservicecredit; (v) ability for Employeeto participate in the part time service credit purchase program, but solely at his own cost; and ( vi) Pre- RetirementOption 2W DeathBenefit improvednon-industrial disability allowance. TheCity shall pay the full employerCalPERScontribution. The employeecontribution of 7% shall bepaidby Employee.

6.5 Deferred Compensation. City agreesthat Employeemay, at his solecost andexpense, participatein City's DeferredCompensationProgram. City further agreesthatit shall matchEmployee's contributions, if any, into City's Deferred CompensationPlan on a dollar-for- dollar basis, up to a maximum of Six ThousandDollars ($6,000.00) per year asallowed by state law.

6.6 Vacation Leave. Employeeshall accruevacationleavein accordancewith theformulabelow, with anaccrualcapof six hundred (600) hours, afterwhich accrualsshallcease until total accruedvacationleavedropsbelow the 600hour accrualcap.

Years of service Hours accrued per month or
major portion thereof
Appointment through 10” year 10 hours
Commencement of 11" year and thereafter | 13.33 hours
Additionally, upon the twentieth ( 20th) anniversary date of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Employee will be credited with an additional ten (10) hours of vacation leave. Upon the twenty-first ( 21st) anniversary date of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Employee will be credited with an additional ten ( 10) hours of vacation leave. Upon the twenty-second ( 22nd) anniversarydate of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Employee will be credited with an additional ten (10) hours of vacation leave. Upon the twenty-third ( 23rd) anniversary date of the Effective Dateof this Agreementandeachanniversarydatethereafter, Employeewill be credited with anadditionalten (10) hoursof vacationleave.

Employee shall not be credited with vacation leave during leaves of absencewithout pay exceeding eighty ( 80) working hours in any calendar month. Employee shall not use less than one 1) hour of vacation leave at any one time. Vacation leave must be used and deducted from accruals on an hour by hour basis for time missed from normal work hours which for purposes of this section are deemed to be normal City operating hours. Employee may use vacation leave only after completing his initial sixty ( 60) days of service.

6.7 Sick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick leave at the rate of ten (10) hours of sick leavefor eachmonth of serviceor major portion thereof. Sick leaveshall not be credited for leaves of absence without pay exceeding eighty ( 80) working hours in any calendar month. 8 01007.0004/765422.4
Employeemay accruea maximum of onethousandforty (1,040) hours of sick leavehours. Sick leave must be usedand deductedfrom accrualson an hour by hour basis for time missedfrom normal work hours which for purposes of this section are deemed to be normal City operating hours. Employeemay useaccruedsick leaveonly aftercompletinghis initial month of service.

Employee shall be credited with thirty ( 30) days of sick leave (equal to 300 hours [30 days x 10 hours per day]) asof the Effective Date of this Agreement. This sick leave shall be considered to be loaned to Employee and the Employee shall not accrue additional sick leave fora thirty ( 30) month period.

Upon separation from the City service for whatever reason, Employee shall be compensated for one-half ( 1/2) of the value of accrued sick leave up to the maximum of one thousand forty ( 1,040) hours, provided however, that Employee shall not be eligible for compensationfor anysick leaveloanedto Employeeby theCity which Employeewould nothave otherwiseaccrued.

6.8 Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to the holidays listed in this section below, subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to Unrepresented Management Employee in the Unrepresented Management Employees Benefits Resolution. In the event the UnrepresentedManagementEmployeesBenefits Resolutionis amended, thenEmployeeshallbe entitled to such holidays asprovided to Unclassified Management Employees. l. January | New Year's Day

2. Third Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr. Day

3. January30% FredT. KorematsuDay

4. Third Monday in February President’s Day

5. March 8 International Women’s/ Rosa Parks
Day

6. March 31 Cesar Chavez Day

7. Last Monday in May Memorial Day

8. July 4 IndependenceDay

9. First Monday in September Labor Day

10. October 25 Larry D. Itliong Day

11. November11% Veteran’s Day

12. Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day

13. December25 Christmas
Three (3) floating holidays (30 hours)
Every dayproclaimedby the President, Governor, or Mayor of the City asapublic holiday
Employee shall not use less than one (1) hour of floating holiday leave at any one time.

Floating holiday leave must be used and deducted from accruals on an hour by hour basis for time missedfrom normal work hourswhich for purposesof this sectionaredeemedto be normalCity operating hours. Employee is encouraged to use floating holiday leave during the fiscal year.

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year. The City shall compensateEmployeefor any floating holiday leavenot taken for floating holidays occurring prior to his date of separation.

6.9 Administrative Leave. Employeeshall accrueadministrativeleaveastime off from work, instead of pay or compensatory leave credit for overtime work, at the rate of 8.33 hours per month or major portion thereof. Employee shall not accruemore than 100 hoursof administrativeleave. Employeeshallnot uselessthanone (1) hour of administrativeleaveatany one time. Administrative leave must be used and deducted from accruals on an hour by hour basis for time missedfrom normal work hours which for purposesof this section are deemedto be normal City operatinghours. Upon Employee’s separationfrom City servicefor anyreason, the City shall compensate Employee for any accrued administrative leave. The value of accrued administrative leave shall be calculated using Employee’s prevailing pay rate on the date of Employee’s separationfrom City service.

6.10 Leave Redemption. Employee may redeemany accumulatedleaveeach fiscal year up to a combined total of 100 hours. Sick leave shall be redeemable ata rate of one (1) hour of pay for each two ( 2) hours of sick leave redeemed, subject to Section 6.6. All other types of leave shall be redeemed at a rate of one (1) hour of pay for each one (1) hour of leave redeemed.

6.11 Jury Duty. Paid leave for jury service shall be limited to ten (10) working days in any one calendar year.

6.12 Short and Long Term Disability Insurance. The City shall provide to Employee the same short and long term disability insurance benefits offered to Unclassified Management Employees pursuant to the Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution, as it may be amended from time to time.

6.13 Life Insurance. The City shall provide Employeewith term life insurance coverageof not lessthanTwo HundredThousandDollars ($200,000.00), with no cashsurrender value to Employee, after an evidence of insurability ( EOI) form is submitted and approved by the City's life insurance carrier. Employee shall control the naming of any beneficiaries of the policy.

If the EOI form is not submitted, the maximum coverage amount shall be One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($ 110,000.00), subject to any age reduction schedules mandated by the insurance company.

6.14 Use of Veterans Park Sports Complex. Employee and his family shall be entitledto useall facilities andprogramsat VeteransSportsComplex at the following rates:

Employee-- $100.00 peryear
Employeeandfamily -- $150.00 per year
In the event Employee renews his membership, he shall receive the same percentagediscounton the aboveprices asthe generalpublic receivesat the time of renewal. For purposes of this section, family shall mean those family members eligible for coverage under the CalPERShealthinsuranceplan provided by the City.
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6.15 ServiceOrganizationMembership. The City shallpayup to ThreeHundred and Fifty Dollars ($ 350.00) for Employee toward the annual membership fee for one service organizationor non-profit boardbasedin the City. The membershipfeenotice must be provided by the organization to the City.

6.16 Cellular Telephone/ Blackberry Allowance. Employeeshall beprovideda monthly cellular telephone/ blackberry allowance of Seventy Five Dollars ($ 75.00) for reimbursementfor thecostsassociatedwith theuseof his personalcellular telephone/ blackberry service for business purposes. The City shall not be liable for any expensesbeyond such allowance.

The cellular telephone/ blackberry allowance provided pursuant to this Section shall be subject to the requirementsof SMP 6.50, entitled “Cellular Telephone/ Blackberry Allowance for Elected Officials & UnclassifiedEmployees,” andEmployeeshall be subjectto the termsandconditions of SMP 6.50.

7.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

7.1 ProfessionalDevelopmentPay. Within the first quarterof eachfiscalyear, Employee shall be provided the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($ 800.00) for reimbursement in anticipationof expendituresfor professionaldevelopment. Suchexpendituresmay include: costs incurred for job-related classesor seminars not paid for by the City; computer equipment andjob- related software; books, reference publications or other educational materials; membership or associationfees; or anyother expenseswhich promoteEmployee’s professionaldevelopmentand promotethebestinterestsof the City.

7.2 | Membership. The City encouragesEmployee’s continued professional developmentandshallprovide paymentof appropriaterelatedcostsfor suchactivities, including membershipin relevantprofessionalorganizations, asapprovedby the City Council.

7.3 Out-of- Town Meetings & Seminars. The City agrees to reimburse Employeethe actual cost for registration, travel, lodging, meals, andother expensesincurredby Employeewhile attendingovernight, out-of-town meetingsor seminarsrelatedto his employment with the City, in accordancewith the City’s policies for expensereimbursement. Moreover, to be eligible Employee must have budgeted funds available for same; provided, however, that the City Council may, in its solediscretion, approvesuchunbudgetedexpendituresif it deemsit in thebest interests of the City.

7.4 Local Meetings & Seminars. The City agrees to reimburse Employee the actualcost of registration, meals, andother expensesnecessarilyincurred while in attendanceat local meetingsor seminarsrelated to his employmentwith City in accordancewith the City’s policies for expensereimbursement.
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7.5 IncidentalExpenses. TheCity agreesto reimburseEmployeetheactualcost of those incidental expenses necessarily incurred by Employee while engaged in the business of the City upon the presentation of an appropriate receipt therefor, in accordance with the City’s policies for expensereimbursement.

8.0 BONDS AND INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Indemnification. To the extent mandatedby the California Government Code, theCity shalldefend, hold harmless, andindemnify Employeeagainstanytort, professional liability, claim or demand, or otherlegal actionarising out of anallegedactor omissionoccurring in the performance of Employee’s services under this Agreement. This section shall not apply to any intentional tort or crime committedby Employee, to any action outsidethe courseandscope of the services provided by Employee under this Agreement, or any other intentional or malicious conduct or gross negligence of Employee.

8.2 Bonds. City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds, which may be required in the performance of Employee’s services under this Agreement.

9.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedesany and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between thepartieswith respectto Employee’s employmentby the City andcontainsall of the covenants and agreementsbetween the parties with respect to such employment. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by either party, or anyone acting on behalf of either party, which are not embodiedherein, and that no other agreement, statementor promisesnot containedin this Agreementshallbe valid or binding upon eitherparty.

9.2 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consentof the parties by an instrumentin writing, which amendmentshall require City Council approval.

9.3 Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreementshall be in writing and shall be personally servedor shall be sufficiently given when servedupon the other party as sent by United States Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressedas follows:

To City: To Employee:

City of Carson
Attention: City Clerk [ On file with Human Resources Dept.] 701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745
Notices shall be deemedgiven asof the dateof personalserviceor uponthe dateof depositin the courseof transmissionwith theUnited StatesPostalService. 12 01007.0004/765422.4

9.4 Conflicts Prohibited. During the term of this Agreement, Employeeshall not engage in any business or transaction or maintain a financial interest which conflicts, or reasonablymight be expectedto conflict, with the proper dischargeof Employee’s dutiesunder this Agreement. Employee shall comply with all requirements of law, including but not limited to, Sections 87100 et seg., Section 1090 and Section 1125 of the Government Code, and all other similar statutory and administrative rules.
95 Effect of Waiver. The failure of eitherparty to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemeda waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishmentof any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or anyothertimes.

9.6 Partial Invalidity. If anyprovision in this Agreementis held by a courtof competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

9.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, which are in full force and effect as of the date of execution and delivery by each party hereto.

9.8 Mandatory Government Code Provisions. Government Code §§ 53243 - 53243.4 require that contracts between local agenciesand its employeesinclude provisions requiring an employee who is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position to provide rermbursement to the local agency for the following forms of payment: ( i) paid leave salary; ( 11) criminal defense costs; (111) cash settlement payments; and (iv) any non-contractual settlement payments. Accordingly, the Parties agree that it is their mutual intent to fully comply with theseGovernmentCode sectionsand all other applicablelaw as it exists as of the dateof execution of this Agreement and as such laws may be amended from time to time thereafter.

Specifically, the following GovernmentCodesectionsarecalled out andherebyincorporatedby this Agreement:
53243. Reimbursementof paid leave salary required upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
53243.1. Reimbursementof legal criminal defenseupon conviction of crime involving office or position.
53243.2. Reimbursementof cashsettlementupon conviction of crime involving office or position.
53243.3. Reimbursement of noncontractual payments upon conviction or crime involving office or position.
53243.4. " Abuseof office or position" defined.

Employeerepresentsthat Employeehasreviewed, is familiar with, and agreesto comply fully with eachof theseprovisions if anyof theseprovisionsareapplicableto Employee, including 13 01007.0004/765422.4
that Employee agreesthat any cash settlement or severancerelated to a termination that Employee may receivefrom the City shall be fully reimbursedto the local agencyif Employeeis convicted of acrime involving anabuseof Employee's office or position. TheGovernmentCodeprovisions referenced in this section are attached hereto in Exhibit “ B.”

9.9 IndependentLegal Advice. The City andEmployeerepresentandwarrant to eachotherthat eachhasreceivedlegal advicefrom independentandseparatelegal counselwith respectto the legal effect of this Agreement, and the City and Employee further representand warrant that eachhas carefully reviewed this entire Agreement and that each and every term thereof is understood and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.

This Agreementshall not be construedagainstthe party or its representativeswho draftedit or who draftedanyportion thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Carsonhas causedthis Agreementto be signedand executedon its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attestedby its officers thereuntoduly authorized, and Employee has signed and executed this Agreement, all in triplicate.

CITY OF CARSON
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

Dr. KhaleahK. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

EMPLOYEE
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager
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CITY MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

CITY OF CARSON
Title: CITY MANAGER
Job Summary:

Under the direction of the City Council, serve asChief Administrative Officer of the City of Carson and direct the operationsof all departmentswithin compliancewith policies establishedby the City Council within limits of the City Charter and State and federal laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.

Management reservesthe right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments. )
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8. 2.

Plan the future welfare of the City and departmental activities and organizations.

Meet with the City Council and individual Council members to discuss the conditions and needsof the City; preparereports, recommendationsor respondasneededor asrequested by the Council.

Meet with departmental directors and staff to review, plan and discuss policies, programs, strategies and issues of concern.

Submit to the City Council the budget document and annual budget message; guide and review annualbudgetpreparation; control expendituresasrequired.

Confer with other governmentalofficials to resolveproblems, coordinateefforts andto exchangeinformation asrelatedto the City.

Confer with or addressthe businesscommunity, citizensandothersto discussCity needs and related problems and issues; provide information and assistanceto civic organizations dealingwith specificproblemsaffecting the City’s welfare.

Coordinate the activities of the City government with contracted agencies not under the direct supervisionof the City Manager.

Evaluate and direct the work of subordinatestaff; participate in selectionof department directors; review andapprovedisciplinary action andterminationasappropriate.

Perform related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines:

A typical way to obtaintherequisitequalificationsto perform thedutiesof this classis asfollows:

Education and Experience:

Graduationfrom an accreditedfour-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or related field or equivalent. Five years increasingly 01007.0004/765422.4 A- 1
responsible administrative experience in the planning, coordinating and financing of a municipality.

Knowledge of:

City charter provisions governing the management of City activities and services. s Principles andpracticesof public administration.
@ Management theory and practice.
o City organization, operations, policies and objectives. @ Community andpublic relations.
a Applicable City ordinances.

Budget preparation and management.
2 Principlesandpracticesof administration, supervisionandtraining.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies andprocedures.

Principlesandtechniquesof Public SpeakingandPublic Relations.

Skill and Ability to:
8 Administer City operations in accordance with the City Charter and established policies of the City Council.
@ Assure that City program objectives are met.

Plan and administer a balanced budget.

Plan, direct and coordinate City departments and programs.

Maintain effective community and public relations.
3 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Prepareandreview reportsandbudgets.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. @ Attend, chair andprovide leadershipto variousmeetingsandcommittees. 8 Meet schedulesandtime lines.

Plan and organize work.

Direct andevaluatethe work of others.
9 Presentideasandconceptspersuasivelyin speakingbeforegroups. @ Review andapproveofficial documentsaccordingto establishedguidelinesandlimits.

Analyze situationsaccuratelyandadoptan effective courseof action.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Employee accommodationsfor physical or mental disabilities will be consideredon a case-by- casebasis. Positions in this class normally:

Perform work that is primarily sedentary.

Is subject to inside environmental conditions.
@ May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of City limits/ boundaries to attend meetings.
9 May be requiredto work eveningsor weekends.
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EXHIBIT “ B”
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53243-53243.4
53243. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency and anofficer or employeeof alocal agencythatprovidespaid leavesalaryofferedby thelocal agency to the officer or employeependingan investigationshall requirethat any salaryprovided for that purpose be fully reimbursed if the officer or employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position.
53243.1. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed betweena local agency and an officer or employee of a local agency that provides funds for the legal criminal defense of anofficer or employeeshall requirethat any fundsprovided for that purposebe fully reimbursed to the local agencyif the officer or employeeis convictedof a crime involving anabuseof his or her office or position.
53243.2. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract of employment between an employee and a local agency employer shall include a provision which provides that, regardless of the term of the contract, if the contract is terminated, any cash settlement related to the termination that an employee may receive from the local agency shall be fully reimbursed to the local agency if the employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position. 53243.3. On or after January1, 2012, if a local agencyprovides, in the absenceof a contractual obligation, for any of the payments described in this article, then the employee or officer receiving any paymentsprovided for thosepurposesshall fully reimbursethe local agencythat provided those payments in the event that the employee or officer is convicted of a crime involving the abuseof his or her office or position.
53243.4. For purposesof this article, "abuseof office or position" meanseitherof the following:
a) An abuseof public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority.
b) A crime against public justice, including, but not limited to, a crime described in Title 5 (commencingwith Section67) or Title 7 ( commencingwith Section92) of Part 1 of the PenalCode.
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EXHIBIT “ C”

AGREEMENT OF SEPARATION, SEVERANCE, AND GENERAL RELEASE

1. PARTIES
This Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release (hereinafter referred to as the “ AGREEMENT”) is entered into by and between the City of Carson, a charter city and municipal corporation ( hereinafter referred to as “THE CITY”), and David C. Roberts, Jr., an individual ( hereinafter referred to as “EMPLOYEE”).

2. RECITALS

2.1 EMPLOYEE washired by THE CITY asanat-will City Managereffective serving at the pleasure of the City Council of THE CITY pursuant to a written contract, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “ A” (“ THE CONTRACT”). EMPLOYEE is currently _ yearsold.

2.2 THE CITY and EMPLOYEE desire that EMPLOYEE resign and enter into a severance agreement whereby EMPLOYEE receives severance compensation in exchange for executing a general release and waiver of any and all claims that EMPLOYEE may have against THE CITY, including but not limited to its elected and non-elected officials, employees, attorneys, and agents. Accordingly, the parties hereto intend by this AGREEMENT to mutually conclude any and all employment relationships between THE CITY and EMPLOYEE by means of EMPLOYEE’s voluntary separationasof ; . This AGREEMENT setsforth the full andcompleteterms andconditions concludingEMPLOYEE’s employmentrelationshipwith the CITY andanyobligationsrelatedthereto, including anyprovidedunderTHE CONTRACT.

2.3 In accordancewith this AGREEMENT andwith applicablestateandfederal laws, EMPLOYEE acknowledgesthat EMPLOYEE has been advisedof EMPLOYEE’s post- employment rights, including but not limited to, EMPLOYEE’s rights under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“ COBRA”), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (““HIPAA’’).

3. CONSIDERATION

3.1 EMPLOYEE shall receivepaymentto him at the time of his voluntary separationall earnedsalary, accruedfringe benefits asdetailedin THE CONTRACT, and/or all other wage compensation/benefits owed to EMPLOYEE upon separation of employment, as required by law or THE CONTRACT or any other agreement with THE CITY.

3.2 In exchangefor the waivers andreleasessetforth herein, THE CITY shall alsocauseto bepaid to EMPLOYEE anadditionalcompensatorypaymentby meansof severance, settlementandreleasein the form of alump sumamountof and cents ($ . 00), assetforth in THE CONTRACT in the form of a checkmadepayableto EMPLOYEE to be mailed to EMPLOYEE at EMPLOYEE’s home addressvia certified mail 01007.0004/765422.4 C-1
returnreceiptrequestedwithin thirty (30) businessdaysaftertheEFFECTIVE DATE (asdefined below) of this AGREEMENT.

3.3 In exchange for the severancepayment provided for herein, EMPLOYEE, and on behalf of EMPLOYEE’s spouse, heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns, hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges THE CITY, and each of its predecessors, successors, assigns, officials, employees, representatives, agents, insurers, attorneys, and all persons and entities acting by, through, under, or in concertwith any of them, and eachof them (hereinafter referred to as “THE CITY PARTIES”), from any and all claims, charges, complaints, contracts, understandings, liabilities, obligations, promises, benefits, agreements, controversies, costs, losses, debts, expenses, damages, actions, causesof action, suits, rights, and demands of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspectedor unsuspected, which EMPLOYEE now hasor may acquire in the future, or which EMPLOYEE ever had, relating to or arising out of any act, omission, occurrence, condition, event, transaction, or thing which was done, omitted to be done, occurredor was in effect at anytime from thebeginning of time up to andincluding hereinafterreferredto collectively as “CLAIMS?’’), without regardto whethersuchCLAIMS arise under the federal, state, or local constitutions, statutes, rules or regulations, or the common law. EMPLOYEE expressly acknowledges that the CLAIMS forever barred by this AGREEMENT specifically include, but are not limited to, claims based upon any alleged breach of THE CONTRACT or anyotheragreementof employment, anydemandfor wages, overtimeor benefits, any claims of violation of the provisions of ERISA, COBRA or HIPAA, any alleged breach of any duty arising out of contract or tort, any alleged wrongful termination in violation of public policy, any alleged breach of any express or implied contract for continued employment, any alleged employment discrimination or unlawful discriminatory act, or any claim or causeof action including, but not limited to, any and all claims whether arising under any federal, stateor local law prohibiting breach of employment contract, wrongful termination, or employment discrimination based upon age, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or disability, national origin or any other protected category or characteristic, and any and all rights or claims arising under the California Labor Code or Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders, the Federal Fair Labor StandardsAct, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California GovernmentCode 12, 900 et seq., the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and any other federal, state, or local humanrights, civil rights, or employmentdiscriminationor employeerights statute, rule, or regulation.

4. Specific Acknowledgment of Waiver of Claims under ADEA and OWBPA The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( hereinafter referred to as the ADEA”) makesit illegal for an employer to dischargeany individual or otherwisediscriminate with respectto the nature and privileges of an individual’s employment on the basis that the individual is age forty ( 40) or older. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ( hereinafter referred to as the “ OWBPA,” 29 U.S.C. § 626, et. seq., Pub L 101-433, 104 Stat. 978 ( 1990)) further augmentstheADEA andprohibits thewaiver of anyright or claim undertheADEA, unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. By entering into this AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEE acknowledgesthat he knowingly andvoluntarily, for just compensationin additionto anythingof value to which EMPLOYEE was already entitled, waives and releasesany rights he may have under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. EMPLOYEE further acknowledges that he has been advised and understands, pursuant to the provisions of the ADEA and OWBPA, that:
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a) This waiver/release is written in a manner understood by EMPLOYEE; b) EMPLOYEE is aware of, and/or has been advised of, his rights under the ADEA and OWBPA, and of the legal significance of his waiver of any possible claims he currently may have under the ADEA, OWBPA and/or similar age discrimination laws; c) EMPLOYEE is entitled to areasonable time of at least twenty-one ( 21) days within which to review and consider this AGREEMENT and the waiver and release of any rights he may have under the ADEA, the OWBPA and similar age discrimination laws; but may, in the exerciseof his own discretion, signor rejectthis AGREEMENT at anytime beforethe expiration of the twenty-one ( 21) days;
d) Thewaivers andreleasessetforth in this AGREEMENT shall not applyto any rights or claims that may arise under the ADEA and/or OWBPA after the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT;
e) EMPLOYEE hasbeenadvisedby this writing that he shouldconsultwith an attorney prior to executing this AGREEMENT;
f) EMPLOYEE has discussed this waiver and release with, and been advised with respect thereto by, his counsel of choice, and that he doesnot need any additional time within which to review and consider this AGREEMENT;
g) EMPLOYEE has seven (7) days following his execution of this AGREEMENT to revoketheAGREEMENT;
h) Notice of revocation within the seven (7) day revocation period must be provided, in writing, to THE CITY pursuant to Paragraph 8.9 herein, and must state, “I hereby revoke my acceptance of our Agreement of Severance and General Release;” and 1) This AGREEMENT shall not be effective until all parties have signed the AGREEMENT and ten (10) days have passedsince EMPLOYEE’s execution (“EFFECTIVE DATE’).

5. UNKNOWN CLAIMS
In relationto thereleaseprovisions of Paragraphs3 and4 above, EMPLOYEE understands that California Civil Codesection1542readsasfollows:

GeneralRelease--Claims Extinguished”’
A generalreleasedoes not extend to claims that the creditor or releasingparty doesnot know or suspectto exist in his or her favor atthetime of executingthereleaseandthat, if known by him or her, would havematerially affectedhis or her settlementwith the debtor or releasedparty.”
EMPLOYEE herebywaivestheprotection of California Civil Codesection1542. 01007.0004/765422.4 C-3

6. WAIVER OF ADDITIONAL CLAIMS
EMPLOYEE herebywaives any provisions of stateor federal law that might require a more detailedspecificationof the claims being releasedpursuantto theprovisions of Paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 above.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Eachof thepartiesto this AGREEMENT representsandwarrantsto, andagreeswith, each otherparty asfollows:

7.1 Advice of Counsel: The parties hereto have received independentlegal advice from their respectiveattorneysconcerningthe advisability of enteringinto and executing this AGREEMENT or have been given the opportunity to obtain such advice. The parties acknowledgethat they havebeenrepresentedby counselof their own choicein thenegotiationof this AGREEMENT, that they have read this AGREEMENT; that they have had this AGREEMENT fully explained to them by such counsel, or have had such opportunity to do so and that they are fully aware of the contents of this AGREEMENT and of its legal effect.

7.2 No Fraud in Inducement: No party ( nor any officer, agent, employee, representative, or attorney of or for any party) has made any statement or representation or failed to make any statement or representation to any other party regarding any fact relied upon in entering into this AGREEMENT, and neither party relies upon any statement, representation, omission or promise of any other party in executing this AGREEMENT, or in making the settlement provided for herein, except as expressly stated in this AGREEMENT.

7.3 IndependentInvestigation: Each party to this AGREEMENT has made such investigation of the facts pertaining to this settlement and this AGREEMENT and all the matters pertaining thereto, as it deems necessary.

7.4 Mistake Waived: In entering into this AGREEMENT, eachparty assumes the risk of any misrepresentation, concealment or mistake. If any party should subsequently discoverthat anyfact relied uponby it in enteringinto this AGREEMENT wasuntrue, or thatany fact was concealedfrom it, or that its understandingof the factsor of the law wasincorrect, such party shall not be entitled to any relief in connection therewith, including without limitation on the generalityof the foregoing any allegedright or claim to setasideor rescindthis AGREEMENT.

This AGREEMENT is intended to be, and is, final and binding between the parties, regardless of anyclaims of misrepresentation, promisemadewithout theintentto perform, concealmentof fact, mistake of fact or law, or any other circumstance whatsoever.

7.5 Later Discovery: The parties are awarethat they may hereafterdiscover claims or facts in addition to or different from thosethey now know or believe to be true with respect to the matters related herein. Nevertheless, it is the intention of the parties that EMPLOYEE fully, finally and forever settle and release all such matters, and all claims relative thereto, which do now exist, may exist or have previously existed againstTHE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES. In furtherance of such intention, the releases given here shall be, and remain, in effect asfull andcompletereleasesof all suchmatters, notwithstandingthe discoveryor existence of any additional or different claims or facts relative thereto. 01007.0004/765422.4 C- 4

7.6 Indemnification: EMPLOYEE agreesto indemnify andhold harmlessTHE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES from, and against, any and all claims, damages, or liabilities sustained by them asa direct result of the violation or breach of the covenants, warranties, and representationsundertaken pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE understands and agrees that he shall be exclusively liable for the payment of all taxes for which he is responsible, if any, asa result of his receipt of the considerationreferredto in Paragraph3 of this AGREEMENT. In addition, EMPLOYEE agreesfully to indemnify andhold the CITY PARTIES harmlessfor paymentof tax obligationsasmayberequiredby anyfederal, stateorlocal taxing authority, at any time, as a result of the payment of the consideration set forth in Paragraph 3 of this AGREEMENT.

7.7 Future Cooperation & Consultationfees: EMPLOYEE shall executeall such further and additional documents as shall be reasonable, convenient, necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE shall provide THE CITY with consultation services ( including deposition or trial testimony) in any litigation involving THE CITY which is reasonably related to acts or occurrences transpiring during his employment. Said servicesshall beprovided asneededby THE CITY at a rateof $100.00 per hour.

7.8 Return of Confidential Information and Property: Prior to the separation date, EMPLOYEE shall submit a written inventory of, and return to the City Clerk, all City keys, equipment, computer identification cards or codes, and other equipment or materials or confidential documents provided to or obtained by EMPLOYEE during the course of his employment with THE CITY.

7.9 No PendingClaims and/or Actions; EMPLOYEE representsthat he has not filed any complaintsor chargesagainstTHE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES with anylocal, stateor federalagencyor court; that he will not do so at anytime hereafterfor any claim arising up to and including the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT; and that if any such agency or court assumesjurisdiction of any such complaint or charge against THE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES on behalf of EMPLOYEE, whenever or where ever filed, he will request such agency or courtto withdraw from thematterforthwith.

7.10 Ownershipof Claims: EMPLOYEE representsandwarrantsasa material term of this AGREEMENT that EMPLOYEE has not heretofore assigned, transferred, releasedor granted, or purported to assign, transfer, release or grant, any of the CLAIMS disposed of by this AGREEMENT. In executing this AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEE further warrants and represents that none of the CLAIMS released by EMPLOYEE thereunder will in the future be assigned, conveyed, or transferred in any fashion to any other person and/or entity.

7.11 EnforcementFeesandCosts: Shouldanylegalactionberequiredto enforce thetermsof this AGREEMENT, theprevailing party shallbeentitledto reasonableattorneys’ fees and costs in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

7.12 Authority: Eachparty representsto the other that it hasthe right to enter into this AGREEMENT, and that it is not violating the terms or conditions of any other AGREEMENT to which they are a party or by which they are bound by entering into this AGREEMENT. The parties represent that they will obtain all necessary approvals to execute this 01007.0004/765422.4 C- 5
AGREEMENT. It is further represented and agreed that the individuals signing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the respective parties have actual authority to execute this AGREEMENT and, by doing so, bind the party on whosebehalf this AGREEMENT hasbeen signed.

8. MISCELLANEOUS

8.1 No Admission: Nothing contained herein shall be construed as an admission by THE CITY of any liability of any kind. THE CITY denies any liability in connection with any claim and intendshereby solely to avoid potential claims and/or litigation andbuy its peace.

8.2 Governing Law: This AGREEMENT has been executedand delivered within the Stateof California, andthe rights andobligationsof thepartiesshall be construedand enforcedin accordancewith, andgovernedby, the laws of the Stateof California.

8.3 Full Integration: This AGREEMENT is the entire agreement between the partieswith respectto thesubjectmatterhereofandsupersedesall prior andcontemporaneousoral and written agreements and discussions. This AGREEMENT may be amended only bya further agreement in writing, signed by the parties hereto.

8.4 Continuing Benefit: This AGREEMENT is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective agents, spouses, employees, representatives, officials, attorneys, assigns, heirs, and successorsin interest.

8.5 Joint Drafting: Eachparty agreesthat it hascooperatedin the drafting and preparation of this AGREEMENT. Hence, in any construction to be made of this AGREEMENT, the parties agree that same shall not be construed against any party.

8.6 Severability: In the event that any term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement contained in this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement shall in no way affect any other term, covenant, condition, provision or agreementandthe remainderof this AGREEMENT shall still be in full force and effect. Provided, however in the event the severance payment provided to EMPLOYEE pursuant to Section 3.2 of this AGREEMENT is found by a court of law to be invalid, then this AGREEMENT shall be null and void in its entirety.

In such event, EMPLOYEE shall return to THE CITY all severanceprovided to him by THE CITY andthePartiesagreeto negotiatein goodfaith anew severanceagreement.

8.7 Titles: The titles included in this AGREEMENT are for reference only and arenot part of its terms, nor do they in anyway modify thetermsof this AGREEMENT.

8.8 Counterparts: This AGREEMENT may be executed in counterparts, and when each party has signed and delivered at least one such counterpart, each counterpart shall be deemed an original, and, when taken together with other signed counterparts, shall constitute one AGREEMENT, which shall bebinding upon andeffective asto all parties. 01007.0004/765422.4 C- 6

8.9 Notice: Any and all notices given to any party under this AGREEMENT shall be given asprovided in this paragraph. All noticesgiven to eitherparty shall be madeby certified or registered United States mail, or personal delivery, at the noticing party’s discretion, andaddressedto thepartiesassetforth below. Notices shallbe deemed, for all purposes, to have been given on the date of personal service or three (3) consecutive calendar days following deposit of the samein theUnited Statesmail.

As to EMPLOYEE:

At EMPLOYEE’ s home address on file with THE CITY.

As to THE CITY:

City of Carson
Attention: City Clerk
701 East Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE CITY hascausedthis AGREEMENT to be signedand executedon its behalf by its Mayor andduly attestedby its City Clerk, EMPLOYEE hassigned and executedthis Agreement, and the attorneysfor THE CITY and EMPLOYEE, if any, have approvedasto form asof the dateswritten below.

DATED: EMPLOYEE
By:

City Manager

THE CITY
DATED:

By:

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
City Attorney
EMPLOYEE’s LAW FIRM]
By:

Counsel]
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-197

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO

THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, David C. Roberts, Jr. ( hereinafter “ Mr. Roberts”) commenced services as the City Manager on February 16, 2022 pursuant to the City of Carson City Manager Employment Agreement ( the “Agreement”) between Mr. Roberts and the City Council of the City ( the “City Council”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Mr. Roberts now wish to amend the Agreement by means of the First Amendment to the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
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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.

SECTION 2. The First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Carson and David C. Roberts, Jr. attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the City subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 2022.

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SL LULA DAVIS-HOLMES, MAYOR
ATTEST:

DR. KHALEA B ADSHAW, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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SUNNYK SOLTANI, CITYATTORNEY
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STATEOFCALIFORNIA )
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CITYOFCARSON
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 22-197 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on September 20, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: _ Hilton, Dear, Rojas
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: | Davis- Holmes, Hicks
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
01007.0004/819271.1

CITY OF CARSON

FIRST AMENDMENT TO

CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT (“ First Amendment”) is entered into and made effective the 20" day of September 2022, by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a charter city and municipal corporation (“ City”) and David C. Roberts Jr., an individual (‘ Employee’).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Employee hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. The aboverecitals areincorporatedby referenceasif setforth in full herein.

SECTION 2. Section 4.1 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows added language in bold italics):

4.1 Severance Pay. In the event that within two ( 2) years of the Effective Date Employee’s appointment is terminated without causeand Employee does not challenge such termination, including but not limited to by means of appeal or civil or administrative claim, then City shall pay to Employee 12 months base salary as severance in an amount equal to his monthly base salary as defined in Section 2 above, calculated on a per diem basis) then in effect multiplied by twelve ( 12), less applicable deductions and excluding deferred compensation or the value of any other benefits. If Employee is terminated without cause after two ( 2) years of the Effective Date and does not challenge suchtermination, including but not limited to by meansof appealor civil or administrativeclaim, then City shall pay to Employee9 month’s basesalary 01007.0004/819271.1
as severance in an amount equal to his monthly base salary ( as defined in Section2 above, calculatedon a per diem basis) then in effect multiplied by nine (9), less applicabledeductionsand excluding deferredcompensationor thevalue of any otherbenefits. Theseseverancepaymentsarein compliance with California Government Code section 53260. Notwithstanding the reference to a lump sum severance payment in section 3.2 of the form Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release” ( attached to the Agreement as Exhibit “ C”), any severance payments made to Employee pursuant to this Section 4.1 will be made on a monthly basis, subject to the terms and conditions of Article 4.0 of this Agreement.” SECTION 3. Except as expressly amended by this First Amendment, the underlying terms, conditions, andcompensationof Employeeby City asandfor his employmentascity managershall be as set forth in the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF CARSON has caused this First Amendment to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and EMPLOYEE has signed and executed this First Amendment, all in triplicate.

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CITY OF CARSON
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Jaa Davis-Holmes, Mayor —
ATTEST:

Dr. KhaleahK. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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RESOLUTIONNO. 23-053

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

APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, David C. Roberts, Jr. ( hereinafter “ Mr. Roberts”) commenced services as the City Manager on February 16, 2022 pursuant to the City of Carson City Manager Employment Agreement ( the “Agreement”) between Mr. Roberts and the City Council of the City (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, the City Council and Mr. Roberts now wish to amend the Agreement by means of the Second Amendment to the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

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

SECTION1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.

SECTION 2. The Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Carson and David C. Roberts, Jr. attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the City subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

SECTION3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION4. 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 ADOPTEDthis 7* day of March 2023.

APPROVEDASTO FORM:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that theforegoing resolution, being Resolution No. 23-053 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meetingheld on March 7, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Davis-Holmes, Hilton, Dear, Hicks, Rojas
None
None
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
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CITY OF CARSON

SECOND AMENDMENT TO

CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT (“ SecondAmendment”) is enteredinto andmadeeffective the 7" day of March 2023, by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a charter city and municipal corporation (“ City”) andDavid C. RobertsJr., anindividual (“Employee’’).

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee commenced services as the City Manager of the City effective February 16, 2022 pursuant to the City of Carson City Manager Employment Agreement ( the Agreement”) betweenEmployeeandthe City Council of the City (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, Section9.2 of the Agreementprovidesthat it “may be amendedat anytime by the mutual consentof thepartiesby an instrumentin writing, which amendmentshall requireCity Council approval|;]’” and
WHEREAS, on September20, 2022, the City Council andEmployeeenteredinto theFirst Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (“First Amendment’’) to revise the severancepay provision of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, theCity Council andEmployeenow desireto enterinto this SecondAmendment to provide for the following: i) new salaryincreaseseffective March 7, 2023 following approvalof this Second Amendment and effective July 1, 2023; ii) a one-time lump sum payment of $32,618.14 to encourage Employee’s continued retention under the terms of the Agreement; and iii) that Employee receives fringe benefit levels equivalent to all Executive Management Employees, should the fringe benefit level provided in the Unclassified ManagementEmployeesBenefits Resolution exceedthe fringe benefit level for Employeespecifiedin theAgreement; and WHEREAS, Employee desires to accept and agreesto these employment terms from the City as set forth in this Second Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Employee hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. The aboverecitalsareincorporatedby referenceasif setforth in full herein.

SECTION 2. Article 2.0 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows added language in bold italics, deleted language in strikethreugh):

2.0 COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
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2.1 Salary. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Employee’s initial base salary shall be Two Eighty One Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and No Cents ($ 281,140.00) annually (“ Salary”), which shall be paid on a pro-rated basisbi-weekly at the sametime asother employees of the City are paid. In lieu of the 3% cost of living adjustment COLA) previously contemplated on the first anniversary of the Agreement, effective March 7, 2023, the Salary shall be increased by fifteen point five percent ( 15.5%) to Three Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Seventy Cents ($ 324,716.70) annually. Effective July 1, 2023, the Salary shall be increased by an additional five percent ( 5%) to Three Hundred Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Fifty Four Cents ($340,952.54) annually. Additionally, Employee shall receive a guaranteed 3% cost of living adjustment (“ COLA”) increase to his then- currentSalaryeffectivethefirst full payperiod following thefirst secondand third annualanniversaryof theEffective Dateof this Agreement. SuchSalary shall be adjusted for payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and other payroll- related liability costs.

In the first pay period following the approval of the Second Amendment, Employee shall be paid a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Fourteen Cents 32,618.14 ) to encourage Employee’s continued retention under the terms of the Agreement. Such lump sum payments shall not be “ compensation earnable” under CalPERS laws and regulations for purposes of calculating his CalPERS service retirement benefits.

2.2 Annual Compensation Review. The City Council and Employee agree to conduct an annual compensationreview concurrently with the annual performance evaluation set forth in Section 5.2. Following the annual performance review, the City may increase the Employee’s Salary-beyond the guaranteed 3% COLA referenced in Section 2.1 and any additional compensation, but reservesthe right to defer all or part of any additional Salaryandothercompensationadjustmentotherwiserecommendedduringthe annual review if the fiscal state of the City warrants such an action. However, the guaranteed 3% Salary cost of living adjustment increase provided for in Section 2.1 may not be deferred in part or in total. Any action to approve an additional Salary or other compensationincreasebeyond the guaranteed COLA mustbeapprovedby amajority vote of theCouncil atapublic meeting and adoptedby contract amendmentimplementedby meansof a resolution. ava Cy a 4X Ol \ fi H2OeAmMoean Yao QAO << Ona LY aD ataKO VUre =, 0 o CO Te Jie ¥ » OT O Aree > aV“{\ taVr2 a a Are) cCsava wis = U LJ U JENS ¥ 9 / JU 1)
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SECTION 3. Section6.17 of the Agreementis revisedto read, in its entirety, as follows added language in bold italics):

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6.17 Except as specifically provided herein, Employee shall be entitled to the benefits provided to Unclassified Management Employees pursuant to the Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution, and subject to the terms and conditions provided therein. Additionally, should afringe benefit level (e.g. auto allowance, sick, vacation and other leave accrual rates and accrual caps) applicable to all Unclassified Management Employees under the Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution exceed thefringe benefit level provided to Employee pursuant to this Agreement, then Employee shall be entitled to the fringe benefit level equivalent to that provided to all Unclassified Management Employees. ( For example, Employee will be provided administrative leave accrual at the rate of 10 hours monthly with an accrual cap of 160 hours as provided in the current Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution for all Unclassified Management Employees, instead of 8.33 hours per month with an accrual cap of 100 hours asprovided in Section 6.9 of this Agreement.)” SECTION 4. Except as expressly amendedby this SecondAmendment, the underlying terms, conditions, and compensation of Employee by City as and for his employment ascity manager shall be as set forth in the First Amendment and the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF CARSON has caused this Second Amendment to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, andEMPLOYEE hassignedandexecutedthis SecondAmendment, all in triplicate. 01007.0004/862879.4
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CITY OF CARSON
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

EMPLOYEE
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager
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01007.0004/1067137.1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-059

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO

THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, David C. Roberts, Jr. (hereinafter “Mr. Roberts”) commenced services as the City Manager on February 16, 2022 pursuant to the City of Carson City Manager Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) between Mr. Roberts and the City Council of the City (the “City Council”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the Agreement on September 20, 2022 via Resolution No. 22 -197 and the Second Amendment to the Agreement on November 7, 2023 via Resolution No. 23 -053 (Agreement, First Amendment, and Second Amendment collectively, “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City Council and Mr. Roberts now wish to amend the Agreement by means of the Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

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.

SECTION 2. Amendment No. 3 to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Carson and David C. Roberts, Jr. attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the City subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 4. 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 this 15th day of April, 2025.

LULA DAVIS-HOLMES, MAYOR

ATTEST:

DR. KHALEAH BRADSHAW, CITY CLERK

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

SUNNY K. SOLTANI, CITY ATTORNEY

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF CARSON )

I, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 25-059 was duly and regularly adopted by said City at a regular meeting duly and regularly held on the day of 2025, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

By:

City Clerk

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EXHIBIT “A”

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CITY OF CARSON

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT (“Third Amendment”) is entered into and made effective the 15th day of April 2025, by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and David C. Roberts Jr., an individual (“Employee”).

R E C I T A L S

WHEREAS, Employee commenced services as the City Manager of the City effective February 16, 2022 pursuant to the City of Carson City Manager Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) between Employee and the City Council of the City (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the Agreement provides that it “ may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing, which amendment shall require City Council approval”; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City Council and Employee entered into the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (“First Amendment”) to revise the severance pay provision of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2023, the City Council and Employee entered into the Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (“Second Amendment”) to provide for the following: i) new salary increases effective March 7, 2023 following approval of this Second Amendment and effective July 1, 2023 ; ii) a one -time lump sum payment of $32,618.14 to encourage Employee’s continued retention under the terms of the Agreement; and iii) fringe benefit levels equivalent to all Executive Management Employees, should the fringe benefit level provided in the Unclassified Management Employees Benefits Resolution exceed the fringe benefit level for Employee specified in the Agreement (Agreement, First Amendment, and Second Amendment are collectively referred to as “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City Council and Employee now desire to enter into a Third Amendment to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Employee desires to accept and agrees to these employment terms from the City as set forth in this Third Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Employee hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. The above recitals are incorporated by reference as if set forth in full herein.

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SECTION 2. Section 2.1 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows:
“2.1 Salary. As of the Effective Date of this Third Amendment to the Agreement, Employee’s current base salary is and shall continue to be Three Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($353,496.00) annually (“Salary”) , which shall be paid on a pro -rated basis bi - weekly at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. Such Salary shall be adjusted for payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and other payroll -related liability costs.

In the first full pay period following the approval of the Third Amendment, Employee shall be paid a one -time, lump sum payment equivalent to six percent (6%) of Employee’s annual base salary of $ 353,496.00 which is the amount of Twenty-One Thousand, Two Hundred Nine Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($21,209.76).

In the first full pay period following July 1, 2025, Employee shall be paid a one - time, lump sum payment equivalent to four percent (4%) of Employee’s annual base salary of $353,496.00, which is the amount of Fourteen Thousand, One Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($ 14,139.84) to encourage Employee’s continued retention under the terms of the Agreement.

In the first pay period following July 1, 2026, Employee shall be paid a one -time, lump sum payment equivalent to four percent (4%) of Employee’s annual base salary of $353,496.00, which is the amount of Fourteen Thousand, One Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($14,139.84) to encourage Employee’s continued retention under the terms of the Agreement.

Such lump sum payments shall not be “compensation earnable” under CalPERS laws and regulations for purposes of calculating his CalPERS service retirement benefits.”
SECTION 3. Section 4.1 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows (added language in bold italics, deleted language in strikethrough):
“4.1 Severance Pay. In the event that within two (2) years of the Effective Date Employee’s appointment is terminated without cause and Employee does not challenge such termination, including but not limited to by means of appeal or civil or administrative claim, then City shall pay to Employee 16 months base salary as severance in an amount equal to his monthly base salary (as defined in Section 2 above, calculated on a per diem basis) then in effect multiplied by sixteen (16), less applicable deductions and excluding deferre d compensation or the value of any other benefits. If Employee is terminated without cause after two (2) years of the Effective Date and does not challenge such termination, including but not limited to by means of appeal or civil or administrative claim, then City shall pay to Employee nine (9) month’s base salary as severance in an amount equal to his monthly base salary (as defined in Section 2 above, calculated on a per diem basis) then in effect multiplied by nine (9), less applicable deductions and ex cluding

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deferred compensation or the value of any other benefits. These severance payments are in compliance with California Government Code section 53260.

Notwithstanding the reference to a lump sum severance payment in section 3.2 of the form “Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release” (attached to the Agreement as Exhibit “C”), any severance payments made to Employee pursuant to this Section 4.1 will be made on a monthly basis, subject to the terms and conditions of Article 4.0 of this Agreement. In accordance with Section 4.2 of this Agreement, t his section shall not apply if Employee resigns on his own volition, per section 3.3 of this Agreement, or if Employee is terminated for cause, per section 3.4(a) of this Agreement. ”
SECTION 4. Section 6.1 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows (added language in bold italics, deleted language in strikethrough):
“6.1 Automobile Allowance. The City shall reimburse Employee for the use of his personal automobile for official City business at the rate of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) per month. City will also reimburse Employee for all parking fees incurred on City business under the same terms and conditions applicable to classified City employees. The car allowance and parking expense reimbursements authorized by this Section shall constitute full compensation for any and all expenses related to the operation and maintenance of Employee's vehicle for City purposes. Employee shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement automobile liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injuries or death of one person and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage arising from one accident. Employee shall provide City with evidence of such automobile liability insurance coverage, to consist of a certificate of insurance or a copy of the insurance policy. City shall reimburse Employee for the additional costs incurred by Employee in raising his personal automobile insurance limits to meet the requirements of this Section”

SECTION 5. Section 6.5 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows (added language in bold italics, deleted language in strikethrough):
“6.5 Deferred Compensation.

a. 457(b) Plan. City agrees that Employee may, at his sole cost and expense, participate in City's Deferred Compensation Program. City further agrees that it shall match Employee's contributions, if any, into City's Deferred Compensation Plan on a dollar -for-dollar basis, up to a maximum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) per year as allowed by state law.

b. 401(a) Plan. City agrees that Employee may, at his sole cost and expense, participate in City's 401(a) Plan. City further agrees that it shall match Employee's contributions, if any, into City's 4 01(a) Plan on a dollar -for dollar basis, up to a maximum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) per year as allowed by federal and state law.”

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SECTION 6. Section 6.10 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows (added language in bold italics, deleted language in strikethrough):
“6.10 Leave Redemption . Employee may redeem any accumulated leave each fiscal year, up to a combined total of 100 three hundred (300) hours. Sick leave shall be redeemable at a rate of one (1) hour of pay for each two (2) hours of sick leave redeemed, subject to Section 6.7. All other types of leave shall be redeemed at a rate of one (1) hour of pay for each one (1) hour of leave redeemed” SECTION 7. Section 6.13 of the Agreement is revised to read, in its entirety, as follows (added language in bold italics, deleted language in strikethrough):

“6.13 Life Insurance. The City shall provide Employee with term life insurance coverage of not less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) , with no cash surrender value to Employee, after an evidence of insurability (EOI) form is submitted and approved by the City's life insurance carrier. Employee shall control the naming of any beneficiaries of the policy. If the EOI form is not submitted, the maximum coverage amount shall be One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), subject to any age reduction schedules mandated by the insurance company.”

SECTION 8. Except as expressly amended by this Third Amendment, the underlying terms, conditions, and compensation of Employee by City as and for his employment as city manager shall be as set forth in the First Amendment, Second Amendment, and the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF CARSON has caused this Third Amendment to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and EMPLOYEE has signed and executed this Third Amendment, all in triplicate. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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CITY OF CARSON

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

EMPLOYEE

David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager

[END OF SIGNATURES]
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 34. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP COUNCIL Administration Subject: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2508 AMENDING SECTION2301 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS(CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Council adopted Ordinance 22-2206 on April 19, 2022, to amend Carson Municipal Code Section 2301 to implement a 5% salary adjustment of $3,875 from the then annual salary of $77,500 to $81,375 annually (effective January 1, 2023). Ordinance 25-2508 would amend Carson Municipal Code Section 2301 to implement an increase based on Government Code Section 36516/Senate Bill 329, which allows for the greater of either 5% adjustment for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted, or an amount equal to inﬂation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10% for each calendar year. The increase in Ordinance 25-2508 would be in the amount of 10% (5% for 2024 and 5% for 2025), to an annual salary of $89,512.51 for Council Members and $98,463.85 for the Mayor.

II. RECOMMENDATION
INTRODUCE, for ﬁrst reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2508, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2301 (COUNCIL MEMBERS SALARIES) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE

DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS”.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.

IV. BACKGROUND
Article 1, section 5 of the Constitution of the State of California grants charter cities plenary authority over the compensation of its municipal oﬃcers. Section 304 of the City Charter and Carson Municipal Code Section 2301 set the City Council member compensation at the “Low Income Limits” for a family of four (4), as set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Los Angeles County area for the year 2018, which at the time amounted to $77,500 per year. Since the adoption of the City Charter in 2018, the City Council and the Mayor have had one salary adjustment pursuant to Ordinance 22-2206, when the salary was adjusted to $81,375 for Council Members and $89,512.51 for the Mayor, effective January 1, 2023.

According to Section 304 of the City Charter and Carson Municipal Code Section 2301, any future adjustments must be in accordance with Government Code Section 36516. Government Code Section 36516, as amended by Senate Bill 329, provides for the salary of council members to be increased by “the greater of either 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted, or an amount equal to inﬂation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10% for each calendar year.” In addition, with respect to Mayoral Salary, Section 2301.1(A) of the Carson Municipal Code (Mayoral Salary) states:

A. In addition to the total wages/compensation afforded to City Council members in Section 2301 above, the Mayor shall, for the performance of mayoral duties, receive an additional amount equal to ten (10) percent of Council member total wage/compensation. Total wages/compensation exclude total retirement and health contributions.

In accordance with the requirements of Section 304 of the City’s Charter, Section 2301 of the Carson Municipal, and Government Code Section 36516, the City Council was eligible for annual salary increases of 5% beginning in January 2024 (for ﬁrst calendar year following January 1, 2023 salary adjustment) and in January 2025 (for second calendar year following January 1, 2023 salary adjustment). However, the City Council to date has chosen to not enact these increases. The proposed ordinance, if adopted by the City Council, would enact a 10% salary adjustment to $89,512.51 for Council Members and $98,463.85 for the Mayor.

Because the City of Carson is a charter city, it is not subject to the timing requirements under Government Code Section 36516.5 that delay any compensation adjustment, and the proposed ordinance becomes effective 30 days upon adoption after second reading. The base salary increases will be effective upon the effective date of the proposed ordinance.

As a standard practice, the ﬁrst City Council meeting of December of each year, staff will bring forward on item for consideration a proposal for Mayor and Council Member compensation increases consistent with the provision of the existing and proposed ordinances. If approved, any changes would take effect at the start of the calendar year.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the proposed ordinance would have no ﬁscal impact as the suggested salary increase was included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget. If approved, subsequent ﬁscal years will also include the one-time 10% increase in salaries for council members and will be reﬂected in the City Council budget account(s) accordingly. It should be noted that the Mayor and Council are eligible for retroactive salary payments back to January 1, 2025 only, consistent with election and council seat cycles. As such, the retroactive payment for the Mayor would be $3,729.73 (January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025), and for the council members would be $3,390.63 per member (January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025) or $13,562.52; for a grand total of $17,292.25.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Ordinance No. 25-2508

Attachments
Ord No. 25-2508, Council Salaries.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-2508

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2301 (COUNCILMANIC

SALARIES) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON

MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF

COUNCIL MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL

RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS

WHEREAS, Article 1, section 5 of the Constitution of the State of California grants charter cities plenary authority over the compensation of its municipal officers; and WHEREAS, Section 304 of the City Charter and Carson Municipal Code Section 2301 address Councilmanic total wages/compensation by providing that all members of the City Council shall receive a salary set at the “Low Income Limits” for a family of four (4) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Los Angeles County area for the year 2018; and
WHEREAS, Section 304 of the City Charter and Carson Municipal Code Section 2301 further provide that future adjustments to the salaries of City Council members shall be in accordance with, and limited by, Government Code Section 36516; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 22 -2206, the City Council received a five percent (5%) annual salary adjustment effective January 1, 2023 to $81,375; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 36516, amended by Senate Bill 329 (“SB 329”) which was signed into law on June 29, 2023, allows for the salary of council members to be increased by “the greater of either 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted, or an amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Pr ice Index, which shall not exceed 10% for each calendar year[;]” and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend Carson Municipal Code Section 2301 to provide a compensation increase of ten percent (10%) (5% for calendar year 2024 and 5% for calendar year 2025) from $ 81,375 to $89,512.51 for Council Members and from $81,375 to $98,463.85 for the Mayor, as of the effective date of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of Carson, as a Charter City, is not subject to the timing requirements under Government Code Section 36516.5 delaying any compensation adjustment, insofar as the compensation of City Council members is considered a municipal affair, as confirmed by Attorney General Opinion, at 57 Ops. Cal. Atty. Gen. 11 (1974).

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

SECTION 1. The forgoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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SECTION 2. The City Council makes the following findings demonstrating the need for increased compensation consistent with Government Code Section 36516(g)(2) : i) the base pay increase allows councilmanic salaries to keep up with the pace of inflation and rising consumer prices in recent years; and ii) the base pay increase, consistent with the stated purpose of SB 329, helps ensure city council diversity “because the increased compensation can help individuals from across different income levels receive sufficient income from their services to help ensure that they can continue to serve the public and support their families.” SECTION 3. Section 2301 (Councilmanic Salaries) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (deletions shown in strikethrough, additions shown in bold italics):
“2301 Councilmanic Salaries.

A. All members of the City Council shall receive as total wages/compensation for their services a monthly salary which shall be set at the “Low Income Limits” for a family of four (4) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the area including Los Angeles County for the year 2018, which amounts to $77,500 per year. Pursuant to As of the effective date of Ordinance No. 22-2206, said annual salary was shall be increased by five (5) percent.1 As of the effective date of Ordinance No. 25-2508, the annual salary shall be increased by an additional ten percent (10%) to $89,512.51 for Council Members and $98,463.85 for the Mayor . Total wages/compensation exclude total retirement and health contributions.

B. The City shall not provide any additional compensation to members of the City Council for attendance at other meetings of the City or City- affiliated commissions, committees, subcommittees, and boards of directors. Future adjustments to the salaries of City Council members shall be in accordance with, and limited by, the provisions of law as set forth in Government Code Section 36516 or any successor provision thereto.

C. The Council may, by resolution, establish in detail the total wages/ compensation and any non-wage/compensation benefits including, but not limited to, retirement and health contributions.
1 Code reviser’s note: Ord. 22- 2206 provides: “Payment of the foregoing adjustment, as amended in Section 2301 of the Carson Municipal Code, shall commence January 1, 2023.””
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances , is, for any reason, 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 ordinance are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. 01007.0004/1054893.1
SECTION 5. This O rdinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 6. 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 15th day of April, 2025.

MAYOR LULA DAVIS-HOLMES
ATTEST:

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DR. KHALEA K BRADSHAW, CITY CLERK

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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CITY ATTORNEY SUNNY K. SOLTANI

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss. CITY OF CARSON)

I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance No. 25-2508, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on April 15, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

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DR. KHALEA K BRADSHAW, CITY CLERK

CITY OF CARSON

File #: Version:

Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 35. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Tomisha Haywood, Records Management Coordinator 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 April 1, 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 - April 15, 2025, Agenda Report.pdf
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Mayor's uncontested
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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
Vacant (JD) 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
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 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
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
Vacant (LDH) 11-30-26
Koons, William (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Peralta, Maribel (AR) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) 11-30-26
Taylor, Hourie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Watkins, Freeman (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ford, Britney (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
Paxton, Cameron (LDH) Youth 02-18-25 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Youth 06-30-26
9 members; 3 alternates
Reata Kulcsar, Innovation & Sustainability Manager x1312 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
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
Johnson, Jo Jacqueline (LDH)** (Pending until oath is taken) 04-01-25 11-30-26 Brown Sr., Kelvin (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (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
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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: Danielle Hasley, Public Information Analyst x1606 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 Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 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.

April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 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
Vacant (AR) 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.

April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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.

April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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 06-30-26
Macias, Lea (LDH) 01-07-25 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 06-30-26
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.

April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
Cottrell-Fullbright, Lisa (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 Kleege, Robert Bruce (LDH) Park owner Alt. [2] 03-04-25 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] 08-06-24 11-30-26 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.

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]
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
[20] Dignity Health Sports Park/CSUDH/Community Center Standing Committee Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 06-01-21
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 06-01-21
[21] Legislative Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 02-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 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
Councilmember Dr. 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 03-02-21
[24] Conditional Use Permit Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 04-05-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 04-05-22
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 04-05-22
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report Exhibit 1 11
[25] Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 03-16-21
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember Dr. HiltonMayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24 [26] Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 09-07-21
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. 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
Councilmember Dr. 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 Dr. 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
Councilmember Dr. 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 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
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 10-03-23
[32] Special Event Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-06-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-06-24
Councilmember 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
April 15, 2025 Agenda Report Exhibit 1 12
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 07-16-24
[34] Refinery Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 12-03-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
[35] Grocery Store Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-18-24
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Member 06-18-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 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
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 01-07-25
VI. CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
[37] California Contract Cities Association
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Delegate 12-03-24
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 12-03-24
[38]
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 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
Councilmember Dr. 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)* April 15, 2025 Agenda Report 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)* April 15, 2025 Agenda Report Exhibit 1 14
[42] L.A. County City Selection Committee
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alt. 01-23-24
[43] League of California Cities
Appointed
Councilmember Rojas Delegate 03-01-22
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
[44] League of California Cities (Los Angeles Co. Division) Appointed
Councilmember Dr. 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.

April 15, 2025 Agenda Report Exhibit 1 15
[45] National League of Cities
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alt. 2 12-03-24
[46] South Bay Cities Council of Govts (Joint Powers Authority) Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 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
Councilmember Dr. 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Alt. 2 01-26-21
[50] West Basin Water Association
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Alt. 01-26-21
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