Agenda packet — Carson City Council, October 21, 2025 (part 1 of 3)

CITY OF CARSONHOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCINGAUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, October 21, 2025
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jawane Hilton, District 1 Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., Mayor Pro Tem and District 3 Councilmember Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer “In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modificationor accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call theCity Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.” (Government Code Section 54954.2)

PUBLIC INFORMATION

The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the CityCouncil or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods.There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON theagenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The OralCommunications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by theCity Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.

PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:

Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the internet via: www.carsonca.gov or on Youtube : www.youtube.com/c/CityofCarsonCaliforniaOfficialYouTubePage

Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99)

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTEDBEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:

Email: Public comments can be emailed to [email protected]. The cut-off time to submit any emailcommunications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropp CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)

FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. PASTOR HENRY YANDALL FROM HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION,

WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The titles of such litigations are as follows: CAM-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Monique Alvarez, et. al. v. Prologis, Inc., City of Carson, et. al. LA Superior Court No. 21CVSV38929.

RULES OF DECORUM:

1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.

2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member.

3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.

4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.

5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum.
• Treat everyone courteously
• Listen to others respectfully
• Exercise self-control
• Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints
• Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate
• Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for
forging sound decisions
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION,

WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 4)

4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-11)

5. REMINDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM NOVEMBER 4 TO NOVEMBER 5

DUE TO THE ELECTION

6. RECOGNITION FOR BLAIN WATSON, JR. AND TAJ MCLEAN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR

ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC GOALS

7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER AS CODE ENFORCEMENT

OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK

8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH

9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED RIBBON WEEK (OCT 23- 31)

10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH

11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)

12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (REGULAR)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

CONSENT (Items 13-33)

ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.

13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).

14. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-11-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076".

19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-10-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970".

20. CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON THE PURCHASE OF 24205 AVALON BOULEVARD IN

THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.

21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAM-CARSON, LLC, CONCLUDING LITIGATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND CAM-CARSON IN LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV16461 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Exhibit No. 1). — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and General Release, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCLUDING THE CITY'S LITIGATION RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL INCIDENT, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 21STCV38929 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and General Release (Exhibit No. 1). — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and General Release, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS

BETWEEN RUBEN HOVANESIAN AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff Ruben Hovanesian and City of Carson
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement

24. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY

COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE

25. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-124, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECTS PW1368 CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PW1617 LENARDO DRIVE, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION (CITY

COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-124, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to increase project budget authority of PW1368 by $200,000 and PW1617 by $750,000 (EXHIBIT NO. 1).

26. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE $175,000 IN ALLOWANCE FUNDS WITH INTERIOR PLUS INC.; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-118 APPROPRIATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS FOR PROJECT

CLOSEOUT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project.
— 2. AUTHORIZE Staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
— 3. APPROVE exercising $175,000 in allowance funds with Interior Plus Inc. and APPROVE and RATIFY change orders in the amount of $150,003.76, thereby increasing the contract amount from $3,789,181.16 to $4,114,184.92.
— 4. ADOPT Resolution 25-118, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"

27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-127, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION

OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-127, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER"

28. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., TO PROVIDE

ZERO-COST, GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL

PROGRAMS, AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Contract Services Agreement to Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. to provide zero-cost grant-based meal and snack services for free lunches and snacks to children participating in Kids Club, Summer Day Camp, 3-in-1 Enrichment and Early Childhood Education programs for an initial three-year term of December 4, 2025 through December 3, 2028 plus two additional one-year options ("Agreement"); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

29. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO MASTER PROTECTION, DBA

FIREMASTER, TO PROVIDE KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION,

AND CLEANING SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement for kitchen hood fire suppression system maintenance, inspection, and cleaning services at the Carson Event Center with Master Protection dba Firemaster (Exhibit No. 5; “Agreement”); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney

30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES; AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORD A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1801: MEDIAN STREETSCAPE - CIVIC CORRIDOR, ALONG CARSON STREET (FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO GRACE AVENUE) AND AVALON BOULEVARD (FROM 220TH STREET TO THE I-405 FREEWAY, AND FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO THE SR-91 FREEWAY), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE PS&E for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway); — 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1801:

Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway) is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; and,
— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway).

31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FCG CONSULTANTS INC. AGREEMENT TO

PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 with FCG Consultants Inc. for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services increasing the contract sum by $150,000 for a total contract sum of $1,287,635 and extending the contract term one year until June 30, 2027; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 3 with FCG Consultants Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

32. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS" (Exhibit No. 2)
— 2. AUTHORIZE City Staff to submit and certify the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan to the State Water Resources Control Board.

33. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET

PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN

AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1722: 213th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Replacement from Main Street to Selwyn Avenue. — 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

DISCUSSION (Item 34-39)

34. CONSIDER APPROVING A $2,500 DIGITAL TRIBUTE AD PLACEMENT RECOGNIZING THE

RETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT THOMAS PARHAM FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ

HILLS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the purchase of a digital tribute ad in the amount of $2,500.00 for a gala hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills, that will celebrate student success, the university's 65th anniversary, and honor of retiring University President Thomas A. Parham

35. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT SPEED

LIMITS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY STREETS, AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA

FACIE SPEED LIMITS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25- 2518, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS FOR SPEED LIMITS IN QUADRANT 1, QUADRANT 2, AND QUADRANT 4, AS MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS”.

36. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-086, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT

BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. PW1828 - SOUTH BAY TRAVEL NETWORK, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.17, FTIP # LA9919458, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-108, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE

GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $4,512,915.00 from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority.
— 2. ADOPT Resolution 25-086 approving Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Exhibit No. 2) granting $4,512,915.00 to the City of Carson for the design and construction of the Local Travel Network project. — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson (Exhibit No. 3) following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. ADOPT Resolution 25-108 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to allocate funds in the amount of $654,819.00 for the design phase of PW1828 (Exhibit No.4)
— 5. AMEND the FY 25/26 CIP Plan to add PW1828 - South Bay Travel Network (Exhibit No. 5)

37. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1784:

TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (CENTRAL AVENUE & UNIVERSITY DRIVE), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE PS&E for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1784:

Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive. — 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1784:

Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. — 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive.

38. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for a five-year term, with the option for a two (2) year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $4,000,000 over the course of the initial term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement"). — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

39. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS,

COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
— 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions; — 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations; — 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing; — 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: October 16, 2025

CITY OF CARSON

File #: Version:

Report to City Council, Successor Agency, andHousing Authority Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12. To: City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority From: Joy Simarago, Deputy City Clerk CCO Administration Subject: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSINGAUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (REGULAR) I. SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s Oﬃce is seeking approval of the following minutes:

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (Regular)
II. RECOMMENDATION
APPROVE the minutes as listed.

III. ALTERNATIVES
None.

IV. BACKGROUND
None.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Minutes, September 30, 2025 (Regular)
Prepared by: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk and Joy Simarago, Deputy City Clerk

Attachments
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 09-30-25.pdf
701 East Carson Street

CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) The meeting was called to order at 5:03 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes (Entered at 6:25 P.M.) Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced that Mayor Davis-Holmes was not present because she recused herself from the meeting.

Also Present:

Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Benjamin Jones, Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Executive Director; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; and Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer

FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. PASTOR JOSHUA BAKER FROM SOUTH BAY NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER Pastor Joshua Barker gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Ruben Hovanesian v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV01560.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Monique Alvarez, et. al. v. Prologis, Inc., City of Carson, et. al. LA Superior Court No. 21CVSV38929.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with Theresa Sardisco, with whom the City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 24205 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745, APN: 7406-017-035. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.

ACTION: The City approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase property Assessor Parcel Number 7406-017-035 for the amount of $2.8 million. A copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement will be available with the City Clerk's Office upon request.

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one potential case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) None.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones announced the Closed Session items.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION,

WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:10 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. to Closed Session.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- RULES OF DECORUM:

The Rules of Decorum recording was presented earlier in the meeting.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER

OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was reconvened at 6:22 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. with all members previously noted present except Mayor Davis-Holmes absent and Council Member Rojas absent.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. explained that the Mayor does not have to recuse herself from the entire meeting, therefore, she will be present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
This item was heard after Item No. 8.

Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones provided the Closed Session Report.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 8)

8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:22 PM Item No. 8 was heard after meeting was reconvened.

Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities and gave a crime report. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 6:24 P.M.)
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes entered the meeting at 6:25 P.M.) Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Captain Norman for another excellent report and keeping the community abreast. He shared that he will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting towards the end of October and will ensure she receives the invitation.

PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-14)

9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO - AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH - 6:30 PM
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 11.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Angela Baraquio Grey and read her biography. She read and presented a proclamation to Angela Baraquio Grey who accepted with words of gratitude.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Johnny Itliong and read his biography. She read and presented a proclamation to Johnny Itliong who accepted with words of gratitude.

10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH - 6:41 PM Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. announced Item No. 10 will be addressed at the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH - 6:41 PM Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. announced Item No. 11 will be addressed at the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 12, 2025, AS NATIONAL DRIVE

ELECTRIC MONTH
Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 9.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced members of the Environmental Commission who were present.

Environmental Commission Chairman Hourie Taylor offered comments regarding the National Drive Electric Month and offered words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the proclamation and presented to the members of the Environmental Commission.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 6:58 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:00 P.M.)
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:58 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:00 P.M.)
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 6:59 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:00 P.M.)

13. UPDATE FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION- 7:00 PM
Veterans Affairs Commission Vice Chair Brian Raber provided remarks on behalf of the Commission. He invited everyone to the Carson Veterans and Community Resource Fair, on October 22, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carson Event Center.

14. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY OF CARSON'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING WALLET PILOT

PROGRAM
Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the City of Carson's Electric Vehicle Charging Wallet Pilot Program. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting.) Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Reata Kulcsar for her work in reaching the City's goals and asked her to share the awards the City received over the last two years with the Energy Efficient Programs. Reata Kulcsar replied that last year, the City was honored with the Beacon Level Award and received the Gold Level Award from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 7:11 P.M.)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Seng So
Thanked the City Council for creating the task force to help oversee the closure of the Phillips 66 Refinery; referred to the MOU and lift up their support going forward; and thanked City Council for their efforts
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 15)

15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 (SPECIAL) AND SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:35 PM
Item No. 15 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0- 0 CONSENT (Items 16-27)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove Item No. 23 for discussion.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred to Item No. 19 and walked on the floor an updated MOU which will be available online and in the City Clerk's Office. The Assistant City Attorney will address the MOU updates during discussion of the item.

Subsequently, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. removed Item No. 19 for discussion with no objection heard.

Consent Items No. 16-27 were approved except for Items No. 19 and 23 for discussion.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-120, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,165,159.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181067 THROUGH 181355 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,165,159.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181067 THROUGH 181355." ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-122 ALLOWING

THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH

SECONDARY MANUFACTURES ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN

AND ZYDUS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreements and Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus.
— 2. APPROVE the Eight California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus.
— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-122 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

19. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PHILLIPS 66

COMPANY RELATED TO PROCEDURAL TERMS FOR A POTENTIAL APPLICATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE OF THE REFINERY LOCATED AT 1520 E. SEPULVEDA BLVD.

FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL) ** Item was Removed from Consent
Item No. 19 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones gave a brief overview of the revised MOU in the version that has been walked on to the meeting. Copies were provided to the Mayor, City Council, staff, and is available for the public. Also, he referred to the correction of staff recommendation 2 as "Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney", instead of "Authorize the Mayor...", with no objection heard.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Aleshire and Wynder, City Manager, and staff on a great MOU that protects Carson residents, environmental and economic health.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with Phillips 66 Company (Exhibit No. 1; “MOU”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0- 0 20. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025 (CITY

COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

21. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE NEW 2025 OR NEWER MID-SIZE ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS USE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-117 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-117 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”
— 2. APPROVE a purchase order with Winner Chevrolet, Inc., for two (2) Chevrolet Equinox EV SUVs and three (3) Chevrolet Blazer EV SUVs, with a total budget not to exceed $220,000.00.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers Inc. to add on-call project management services and on-call construction inspection services by $461,750.00, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,417,526.00. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

23. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 9:10 PM ** Item was Removed from Consent
Item No. 23 was heard after Mayor Davis-Holmes' comments during the Oral Communications (Council Members) portion of the meeting.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recused herself from Item No. 23 due to a rule from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) stating that receiving a campaign donation from a conflicting business excludes her from being able to vote on the item.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced Director Whittiker, Jr. who gave a report.

Public Comments
Elenita, spoke on behalf of her sister Conchita Diaz
Expressed her appreciation and thanks to the City for providing Dial-A-Ride services, offered comments in support of the services, and requested continuance of the services Marco Soto, Vice President and Director of Operations, Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. (ASC)
Offered comments in support of the Dial-A-Ride services Shafi Salizi, President of Board of Directors, United Checker Yellow Cab Offered comments in support of the Dail-A-Ride services Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about the proposals and rating sheets. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox responded to his question. He also asked what is Uber going to do different than what is currently in place.

Chris Margaronis, Representative, Uber Transit
Offered comments in support of Uber services
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Dial-A-Ride Service Comparison.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked about the contract amount. Transportation Program Manager Jason Jo answered his question.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he is in receipt of a support statement for the City to continue services with ASC and asked the representative to address the complaints. Marco Soto responded to his question.

Questions were asked and answered.

RECESS
The meeting was recessed at 9:04 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr.

RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 9:09 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor Davis-Holmes absent.

ACTION: Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

Main Motion
It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr., seconded by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas.

Substitute Motion
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered a substitute motion to award the contract to Administrative Cooperative Services, Inc. for Dial-A-Ride services, also known as Yellow Cab, seconded by Council Member Dear.

Vote on Substitute Motion
The vote on the Substitute Motion failed to carry by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear
Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Abstain: None
Recuse: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes

Absent: None
Vote on Main Motion
The vote on the Main Motion failed to carry by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear
Abstain: None
Recuse: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes

Absent: None
Motion to Continue Item
It was moved to continue the item on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr., seconded by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas.

During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments not to continue the item and asked if the Dial-A-Ride services will continue.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded that the current contract expires December 31, 2025.

Upon inquiry, Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox explained that bids are good for 90 days unless bidders submit an approval or waiver to extend their bids for another set term which is not available. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked for clarification because the bids are expired. Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones stated he would look into the bid expiration deadline.

Vote to Continue Item
The vote to continue the item failed to carry by the following vote:

Absent: None
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 9:24 P.M.)

24. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 23-270 WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC, DBA ST. NICK'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AND DECOR, TO AUTHORIZE HOLIDAY DECORATION ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 2025 WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Contract 23-270 between the City of Carson and T&G Global, LLC, dba St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting & Décor, that would authorize holiday decoration enhancements for the 2025 winter holiday season at a cost of $63,035.00 (Exhibit No. 5; “Amendment No. 3”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

25. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER TO ITERIS, INC. FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR PROJECT NO. 1687 - CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) PROJECT AND CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION 25-115, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL

REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding process as allowed by CMC 2611(i)(2) Intellectual property with a unique or special purpose, as documented in writing by the Purchasing Manager. — 2. WAIVE the formal contract requirement as allowed by CMC 2606(b). — 3. APPROVE a Purchase Order with Iteris, Inc. for equipment on Project No. 1687 for a total amount not to exceed $295,206.28.
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to Iteris, Inc. — 5. ADOPT Resolution 25-115 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS," to allocate funds in the amount of $300,000.00 for PW1687 - Carson Street Intelligent Transportation System (Exhibit No. 4).

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PROJECT NO.1515 - CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Carson and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2 extending the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, for Project No.1515 – Carson Storm-water Capture Facility at Carriage Crest Park.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

27. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IGM TECHNOLOGY

CORP (GRAVITY) FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) REPORT BOOK (CITY

COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with IGM Technology Corp, for an increased amount not to exceed $39,779.52, increasing the total contract sum to $109,659.52; and — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.

DISCUSSION (Items 28-31)

28. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:40 PM Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 19.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the October 21, 2025 meeting with no objection heard.

29. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEAT REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBER- 7:41 PM Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox invited Chris Kegel, Director of Business with the SBWIB who introduced Shawn Webb, President of FlightWave. Shawn Webb offered comments.

Mayor Davis-Holmes thanked Shawn Webb for attending the meeting and introducing himself.

Council Member Dear thanked Shawn Webb for attending the meeting and his willingness to serve.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPOINT Shawn Webb, President for FlightWave Aerospace to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) for the term expiring June 30, 2027 Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0- 0 30. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALFARO COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1649: TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AT FOUR

INTERSECTIONS (AVALON BOULEVARD/VICTORIA STREET, MAIN STREET/SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, MAIN STREET/223RD STREET, AND FIGUEROA STREET/TORRANCE BOULEVARD) [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-5403(030)] (CITY COUNCIL) City Engineer Gilbert Marquez gave a report.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked if tariffs have been affecting materials. City Engineer Marquez shared that there has been a six-month delay on poles and if the item is approved tonight, the poles will not be received until July 2026.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if there is a time limit on the availability of Federal funds. City Engineer Marquez confirmed that the timeline is okay.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1649: Traffic Signal Upgrade at Four Intersections in the amount of $2,804,525.22 to the lowest responsible bidder, Alfaro Communications Construction Inc.; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0- 0 31. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S

COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR

AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:50 PM

ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Brandi Lewin
Expressed concern with the Brown Act not being considered with the Public Comment portion of the meeting and lack of representation for the Disabilities Committee.

Sheila Richardson
Provided copies and presented the JTPA business proposal from Exclusive Systems LLC Michelle Cayten
Addressed the ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of Central Avenue and University Drive of numerous accidents that needs immediate attention; requested installation of dedicated left turn signals and for the mean time suggests adjusting the signal timing for both directions to remain red for a period of time of at least 5 to 10 seconds before turning green Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. noted the City is in the process of having a traffic left hand turning signal installed at the location. He advised Michelle Cayten to meet with the City Manager and provide her contact information for further discussion.

Mayor and Council were in consensus for staff to expedite the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Central Avenue and University Drive and in the meantime requested staff to make signal light adjustments. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would meet with staff to implement temporary measures.

Paz Villanueva Velasquez
Provided copies of the City of Carson Filipino American History Month Resolution to the Mayor and City Council; requested that her resolution be agendized at a future City Council meeting to consider reinstating the full observance of Filipino American History Month every October and October 25th as Larry Itliong Day as established in 2009; requested renaming Carriage Crest Park to Larry Itliong Park in honor of his legacy; and thanked the Mayor and City Council for moving the Filipino American History Month Celebration to October 26, 2025
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments regarding Paz Villanueva Velasquez's request to rename Carriage Crest Park to Larry Itliong Park.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
This item was heard after Item No. 23.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested an update of the cameras throughout the community.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the 24-hour surveillance cameras will be instituted, occupied, and monitored once the Fiber Network Project comes into play. He also addressed the license plate readers.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
This item was heard after Item No. 31.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:

Jazz Festival, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Anderson Park All About Me Women's Conference, Friday, October 17, 2025, from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; thanked staff for working on the event
Leaving on Sunday, October 5, 2025, for Tokyo to speak at the University of Tokyo representing the City; honored to be invited to speak with other Mayors; Council Member Rojas will also be on the panel alongside her and will be back the following Saturday Thanked staff for their hard work
Welcomed the new staff
Recused herself from Item No. 23 pursuant to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) rules and regulations that she cannot participate on a decision for a contract if she received a (Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting.) This item was heard again after Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas portion of the meeting.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced the following:

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton shared that he attended the 54th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., September 24-28, 2025. He participated in several workshops, breakout sessions, and panels with important information for the city.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced that he is looking forward to attending the Jazz Festival which is a free event. He also shared that he has been receiving an increase of calls about coyote attacks and the death of pets and would like to meet with staff to address the issue. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated there is a coyote catcher on retainer and will notify the Public Safety Department.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) None.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None.
campaign donation less than a year before the item came before the City Council and according to her records she is seven days short
Hosting a Town Hall Meeting, October 16, 2025, at Anderson Park, 6:30 P.M.

Annual Food Giveaway, October 10, 2025, at Dolphin Park, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Carson Veterans and Community Resource Fair, October 22, 2025, at the Carson Event Center, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Gene Ray Smith
Paul Philipp
Alva Jean Brannon
Betty A. Taylor Challman
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Rojas absent. ___________________________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
_________________________
Signature
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 13. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Administration Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVEDUNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 PERORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On February 20, 2024 (Item No. 27), Council adopted Ordinance 24 -2401 amending Section 2955.1 (Budget Transfers) of Chapter 9.5 (Fiscal Administration) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC).

CMC Section 2955.1 now requires that once per month during a regular City Council meeting, a list of all interdepartmental budget transfers approved under City Manager authority, including any Departmental Director- approved transfers, shall be presented to the City Council. Per CMC Section 2955.1, staff are presenting to Council a report of interdepartmental budget transfers authorized by the City Manager or designee for the period of September 2025 (Exhibit No. 1).

This report outlines interdepartmental budget transfers for review by the City Council. It provides a comprehensive overview of the transfers and the impact on departmental operations. The report aims to ensure transparency and ﬁscal responsibility in managing the City's budget.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City's budget is a critical tool for allocating resources to various departments and initiatives, ensuring the eﬃcient delivery of services to residents. Throughout the ﬁscal year, departments may encounter unforeseen circumstances or evolving priorities that necessitate adjustments to their budgets. These adjustments often involve transferring funds between line items to address emerging needs or to capitalize on new opportunities.

In compliance with CMC 2955.1, the City Manager may approve any budget transfer within the same City department, except for transfers involving personnel-related funds or expenditures, such as salaries or beneﬁts.

Department Directors may also approve interdepartmental budget transfers within their respective Departments on terms prescribed by the City Manager (subject to compliance with CMC 2955.1 and applicable law), except that:
(i) Department Directors shall not be permitted to approve any interdepartmental budget transfers involving personnel-related funds or expenditures, such as salaries or beneﬁts; and (ii) the City Manager shall have authority to restrict (including by removing) the interdepartmental budget transfer authority of one or more Department Directors as deemed necessary in the City Manager’s sole discretion.

These requests undergo careful review to assess the justiﬁcation, necessity, and potential impact of the proposed transfers. The City Manager's oﬃce then presents these monthly reports to the City Council.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the Interdepartmental Budget Transfers Report for City Manager or designee authority executed in September 2025.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Interdepartmental Budget Transfers -September 2025

Attachments
Interdepartmental Budget Transfers -September 2025.pdf
City of Carson

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YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 52 BUA 09/09/2025 09/09/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10999130 6004 AW T Resolution 25-085 50,000.00 101-99-999-162-6004- Professional Services 2 10101360 3910 AW 50,000.00 1 101-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 3 10101360 3930 AW 50,000.00 1 101-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 50,000.00 50,000.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 53 BUA 09/09/2025 09/09/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 22808060 7001 AW T Resolution 25-083 336,685.00 222-80-840-102-7001- Maintenance & Repairs 2 22200010 3910 AW 336,685.00 1 222-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 3 22200010 3930 AW 336,685.00 1 222-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 336,685.00 336,685.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 59 BUA 09/10/2025 09/10/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 29707040 5002 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 7,500.00 292-70-790-708-5002- EIFD Full-Time Salaries 2 29707040 6003 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 2,500.00 292-70-790-708-6003- Printing/Binding/Duplication 3 29707040 6004 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 305,000.00 292-70-790-708-6004- EIFD Professional Services 4 29707040 6055 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 5,000.00 292-70-790-708-6055- EIFD - Legal 5 29707050 6004 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 300,000.00 292-70-790-705-6004- Professional Services City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 6 29999050 3910 AW 620,000.00 1 292-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 7 29999050 3930 AW 620,000.00 1 292-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 620,000.00 620,000.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 60 BUA 09/10/2025 09/10/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 29999050 4041 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 800,000.00 292-99-999-999-4041- Prop Tax Increment Rev (EIFD) 2 29999110 4041 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 160,000.00 292-99-999-706-4041- Prop Tax Increment Rev (EIFD) 3 29999100 4041 AW T Reso 25-002 EIFD Budget Ad 320,000.00 292-99-999-705-4041- Prop Tax Increment Rev (EIFD) 4 29999050 3920 AW 1,280,000.00 1 292-99-999-999-3920- Estimated Revenue Control 5 29999050 3930 AW 1,280,000.00 1 292-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 1,280,000.00 1,280,000.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 63 BUA 09/10/2025 09/10/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 28700000 8019 AW T Resolution 25-088 164,500.00 287-80-820-904-8019- Bus/Bike Lane & Related CIP 2 28700000 8019 AW T Resolution 25-088 164,500.00 287-80-820-904-8019- Bus/Bike Lane & Related CIP 3 28700010 3910 AW 329,000.00 1 287-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 4 28700010 3930 AW 329,000.00 1 287-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 329,000.00 329,000.00 City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 29808040 8009 AW T Resolution 25-098 80,263.00 291-80-820-904-8009- Infrastructure Roadways 2 29100000 3910 AW 80,263.00 1 291-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 3 29100000 3930 AW 80,263.00 1 291-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 80,263.00 80,263.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 66 BUA 09/10/2025 09/10/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 25400000 8023 AW T Resolution Number 25-094 300,000.00 254-80-820-904-8023- CIP - Traffic Signal 2 25400010 3910 AW 300,000.00 1 254-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 3 25400010 3930 AW 300,000.00 1 254-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 300,000.00 300,000.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 99 BUA 09/15/2025 09/15/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10525030 6004 AW T Funding adj. to record EV 155,000.00 101-52-510-101-6004- Professional Services 2 10525030 8003 AW T Funding adj. to record EV 155,000.00 101-52-510-101-8003- Vehicles/Rolling Inventory ** JOURNAL TOTAL 0.00 0.00 City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10525030 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 326,750.00 101-52-510-101-6004- Professional Services 2 10100200 8003 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 36,950.23 101-55-592-158-8003- Animal Control Vehicles Inven. 3 10100260 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 2,500.00 101-55-593-138-6004- Professional Services 4 10100770 8004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 56,909.62 101-80-840-294-8004- PW Op Equipment 5 10808110 8003 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 154,840.09 101-80-850-275-8003- PW Vehicles/Rolling Inventory 6 10808100 8004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 43,390.00 101-80-850-110-8004- PW Facilities Equipment 7 10101340 8009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 1,553,584.06 101-99-999-904-8009- Infrastructure Roadways 8 10101060 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 74,987.49 101-90-950-620-6009- CS RecFacPmts Supplies 9 10100840 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 1,613.30 101-90-950-101-6009- CS Operations Supplies 10 10101030 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 16,908.52 101-90-950-603-6009- CS DomAquaCtr Supplies 11 10101020 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 11,119.84 101-90-950-602-6009- CS Scott Pool Supplies 12 10101040 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 4,426.27 101-90-950-604-6009- CS HemingPool Supplies 13 10100880 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 762.58 101-90-950-159-6009- CS Heming Pk Supplies 14 10100880 6027 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 7,788.73 101-90-950-159-6027- Non-Capital Tools/Equipment 15 10100970 6027 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 4,254.39 101-90-950-261-6027- Non-Capital Tools/Equipment 16 10100990 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 3,976.90 101-90-950-324-6009- CS VetsSprtCx Supplies 17 10909110 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 6,305.00 101-90-980-709-6004- Professional Services 18 10909110 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 15,000.00 101-90-980-709-6009- Materials & Supplies 19 22507020 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 459,474.90 221-50-790-711-6004- PLHA Rehab Hsng Prof. Services 20 22507030 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 510,956.90 221-50-790-712-6004- PLHA HomelessAssist. Prof.Serv 21 22507040 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 11,027.25 221-50-790-999-6004- PLHA Professional Services City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 22 26200000 8003 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 32,941.25 262-55-593-157-8003- Vehicles/Rolling Inventory 23 22707050 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 475,810.75 223-70-720-271-6004- EPA Professional Services 24 22707050 6009 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 1,480.00 223-70-720-271-6009- EPA Materials & Supplies 25 22707050 6014 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 12,000.00 223-70-720-271-6014- EPA Conference and Travel 26 20705010 6004 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 841,703.38 206-70-500-100-6004- Professional Services 27 22500000 8003 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 30,807.40 225-80-820-276-8003- PW Environmental Vehicles Inv 28 22908010 8003 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 170,716.92 225-90-820-276-8003- Vehicles/Rolling Inventory 29 21909080 8003 AW T Reso. 25-113 Carry Forward 39,674.84 217-90-970-107-8003- Vehicles/Rolling Inventory 30 10101360 3910 AW 2,322,067.02 1 101-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 31 20999020 3910 AW 841,703.38 1 206-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 32 21700010 3910 AW 39,674.84 1 217-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 33 22999030 3910 AW 981,459.05 1 221-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 34 22999060 3910 AW 489,290.75 1 223-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 35 22500010 3910 AW 201,524.32 1 225-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 36 26200010 3910 AW 32,941.25 1 262-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 37 10101360 3930 AW 2,322,067.02 1 101-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 38 20999020 3930 AW 841,703.38 1 206-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 39 21700010 3930 AW 39,674.84 1 217-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 40 22999030 3930 AW 981,459.05 1 221-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 41 22999060 3930 AW 489,290.75 1 223-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 42 22500010 3930 AW 201,524.32 1 225-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 43 26200010 3930 AW 32,941.25 1 262-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 4,908,660.61 4,908,660.61

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 188 BUA 09/18/2025 09/18/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 21507030 6062 AW T Resolution 25-096 895,896.22 215-50-720-964-6062- CM Housing Neigh Pride Prog 2 21507060 6062 AW T Resolution 25-096 238,642.25 215-50-720-968-6062- CV-Residential Rehabilitation 3 21500070 3910 AW 1,134,538.47 1 215-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 4 21500070 3930 AW 1,134,538.47 1 215-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 1,134,538.47 1,134,538.47

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 199 BUA 09/22/2025 09/22/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 22707060 6004 AW T Resolution 25-091 994,000.00 223-70-720-272-6004- EPA LOAN Professional Services 2 22707060 6014 AW T Resolution 25-091 6,000.00 223-70-720-272-6014- EPA LOAN Conference and Travel 3 22999060 3910 AW 1,000,000.00 1 223-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 4 22999060 3930 AW 1,000,000.00 1 223-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10545030 6011 AW T Prof Serv for major IT pro 200,000.00 101-54-520-101-6011- Telephone 2 10545030 6004 AW T Prof Serv for major IT pro 200,000.00 101-54-520-101-6004- Professional Services ** JOURNAL TOTAL 0.00 0.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 218 BUA 09/22/2025 09/22/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10808070 6004 AW T to classify furniture cost 2,467.95 101-80-850-102-6004- Professional Services 2 10808070 8007 AW T to classify furniture cost 2,467.95 101-80-850-102-8007- Furniture & Fixtures ** JOURNAL TOTAL 0.00 0.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 332 BUA 09/30/2025 09/30/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10100310 7002 AW T Higher Use of Supplies 29,550.00 101-60-630-650-7002- CentralSvc Equip Rent 2 10100310 6009 AW T Higher Use of Supplies 29,550.00 101-60-630-650-6009- CentralSvc Supplies ** JOURNAL TOTAL 0.00 0.00

YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 03 333 BUA 09/30/2025 09/30/2025 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10100760 6004 AW T To Purchase Coporate Yard 121,053.68 101-80-840-281-6004- PW Rdway Mnt Pro Svcs 2 10808070 8007 AW T To Purchase Coporate Yard 121,053.68 101-80-850-102-8007- Furniture & Fixtures ** JOURNAL TOTAL 0.00 0.00 ** GRAND TOTAL 10,039,147.08 10,039,147.08 15 Journals printed
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CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 14. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Business License Revenue Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSONFOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Manager is presenting to the City Council a list of all new business licenses issued by the City of Carson for the period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE this report.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action as deemed appropriate by the City Council, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
For the period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 the City of Carson has issued business licenses on new businesses. The City Manager requests, once per month, present to the City Council a list of all new licensed businesses in the City.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the City Manager's report of new businesses issued business licenses between September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Business License Report - September 2025

Attachments
Business License Report September 2025.pdf
Business Name DBA Address Industry Classificaction BL - Business Rate Type Business License Type

LA COUNTY AGING & DISABILITIES

DEPARTMENT ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
441 E CARSON ST Unit: J-L
Carson, CA 90745 8399 - SOCIAL SERVICES TAX EXEMPT, GOVERMENTAL A TX - TAX EXEMPT

DKK MACHINE INC
16611 BROADWAY
Carson, CA 90248
3545 - CUTTING TOOLS, MACHINCE TOOL ACCESSORIES, &

MACHINISTS PRECISION MEASURING DEVICES GENERAL LICENSE BL - BUSINESS LICENSE

RESTAURANTE EL DORADO
23916 AVALON BLVD
Carson, CA 90745 5812 - EATING PLACES GENERAL LICENSE BL - GENERAL LICENSE

JOYFUL JOURNEY LLC
22842 SERRA DR
Carson, CA 90745 4729 - ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION WHEELED VEHICLES BL - BUSINESS LICENSE

TACOS AL VAPOR LA GUERA
7549 E ALONDRA BLVD
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723 5963 - DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS ITINERANT ST VENDOR BL - BUSINESS LICENSE

LUCHA LIBRE MEXICANA LUCHA LIBRE MEXICANA
20795 MAIN ST Unit: B
CARSON, CA 90746 7991 - PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES GENERAL LICENSE BL - GENERAL LICENSE

IRAN MENDOZA MORALES, DRV LOS JUANITOS FOOD TRUCK
21221 WILMINGTON AVE
CARSON, CA 90810-1285 5812 - EATING PLACES ITINERANT ST VENDOR BL - BUSINESS LICENSE

IDX SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY INC IDX SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY INC
24422 MAIN ST Unit: 502
Carson, CA 90745 3692 - PRIMARY BATTERIES, DRY & WET GENERAL LICENSE BL - GENERAL LICENSE JD Data & Electric LLC JD Data & Electric
308 E JAVELIN ST
CARSON, CA, 90745 1731 - ELECTRICAL WORK CONTRACTORS/BLDRS - SUBCONTRACTOR BL - BUSINESS LICENSE FLS Wheels Corp FLS Wheels Corp
1123 E Dominguez St Unit: Unit G
Carson, CA 90746 3363 - ALUMINUM DIE-CASTINGS GENERAL LICENSE BL - GENERAL LICENSE L.I.B.B.Y E Resources
121 E 223RD ST Unit: 2
Carson, CA 90745 8331 - JOB TRAINING & VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TAX EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT BL - BUSINESS LICENSE Avalon Market Inc
23415 AVALON BLVD
Carson, CA 90745 5411 - GROCERY STORES GENERAL LICENSE BL - GENERAL LICENSE CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 15. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Purchasing Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGERAUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMCSECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Manager is presenting to the City Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under City Manager authority as required by Section 2604 of the Carson Municipal Code for the period September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE this report.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action as deemed appropriate by the City Council, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2024 (Item No. 27), Council approved Ordinance No. 23-2309 amending various sections of Chapter6 (Purchasing System) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 23-2309increased the City Manager's authority to procure materials, supplies, equipment, services and professionalservices from $25,000 to $75,000. Section 2604 now requires the City Manager to, once per month, present to theCity Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under City Manager or designee's authority.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the City Manager's Contract Report for contracts executed within the period September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Contract Report CM - September 2025

Attachments
Contract Report CM - Sept 2025.pdf
Signatory
Holder
Original/
Amendment
Contract
Number Vendor Name Vendor
Number Category Description of Service Sum Department
Effective
Date
(Attestation
Date - pg 1)
Expiration
Date
D ROBERTS Amendment No. 1 22-150 DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION 2183 CONSULTANT DISSEMINATION AGENT SERVICES $24,999.00 FINANCE 8/07/2025 8/24/2027 D ROBERTS Original 25-202 TIMOTHY C BOWSER 8695 CONSULTANT ARC GIS ENTERPRISE AWS MIGRATION $72,625.00 IT 8/18/2025 8/17/2026 D ROBERTS Original 25-212 MARIBEL CERVANTES 8716 CONSULTANT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY $48,000.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 7/1/2025 7/1/2026 D ROBERTS Original 25-217 GENESIS ELECTRICAL INC 8684 CONSULTANT SOLAR PANEL MAINTENANCE $70,000.00 ISPM 9/15/2025 9/14/1930 CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 16. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Purchasing Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OFDEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Manager is presenting to the City Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under City Manager Designee authority as required by Section 2604 of the Carson Municipal Code for the period September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE this report.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action as deemed appropriate by the City Council, consistent with the requirements of the law.

Section 2604 now requires the City Manager to, once per month, present to the City Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under City Manager or designee's authority. The City Manager has appointed Directors the authority to approve purchases and sign City contracts of up to $25,000.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the City Manager's Contract Report for contracts executed by approved designees within the period September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Contract Report CM - September 2025

CITY OF CARSON

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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 17. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Accounting Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMANDCHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS FOLLOWS:

TOTAL OF $3,112,339.25 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

III. ALTERNATIVES
None.

IV. BACKGROUND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The claims and demands have been reviewed and veriﬁed for accuracy and compliance with thebudget and applicable agreements and are hereby ratiﬁed in the amount herein after set forth, a copy of which isattached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. SECTION 2: On October 21, 2025, the City Council ratiﬁed the above demand numbers 181356 through 181591 and270 for General Demand. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay out the funds named hereon, to each of theclaimants listed above, the amount of warrant appearing opposite their respective names, for the purpose statedon the respective demands, making a total of $3,112,339.25.  SECTION 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into thebook of original resolutions.   PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025. APPROVED AS TO FORM:
701 East Carson Street
________________________________________Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney  CITY OF CARSON:  _________________________________________Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor  ATTEST: _________________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk V. FISCAL IMPACT
CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 37202 of the California Government Code, I hereby certify that the above demands areaccurate and that funds are available for payment thereof. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing istrue and correct.   EXECUTED THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025 AT CARSON, CALIFORNIA:    ____________________________________ David C. Roberts, Jr., City ManagerSTATE 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 foregoingresolution, being Resolution No. 25-123, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on October21, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: _____________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk VI. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. 1: DEMAND RESOLUTION #25-123

Attachments
Exhibit 1 Demand Register Reso# 25-123.pdf
City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 270 09/25/2025 WIRE 004084 RE SOLUTIONS, LLC 308,580.80 181356 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007030 A&M FIRST AID, INC. 1,417.66 181357 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007077 ADVANCED IMAGING STRATEGI 11,202.18 181358 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000797 ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP 445.50 181359 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000042 ALIN PARTY SUPPLY CO 198.45 181360 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007409 ALISON WHITNEY MILLER 77,805.43 181361 09/29/2025 PRINTED 005523 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 3,459.12 181362 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008006 ANGELA M. RIVERS 50.00 181363 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007853 APPLIED GRATITUDE INC 1,500.00 181364 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008454 ARACELI ESPARZA 18,000.00 181365 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001248 BARR AND CLARK INC 5,205.00 181366 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004641 BILLYE BATES 50.00 181367 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001438 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 467.37 181368 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000013 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CA 6,502.28 181369 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001762 ROGER BRANCH JR 50.00 181370 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008671 BRANDON FIELDS 50.00 181371 09/29/2025 PRINTED 006076 BRI CONSULTING GROUP, INC 7,020.00 181372 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001627 BSN SPORTS LLC 213.80 181373 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001489 CHOURA VENUE SERVICES 562.59 181374 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008513 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 1,624.05 181375 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007718 CLIVABETH PHOTOGRAPHY LLC 661.54 181376 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001311 LOUIS JOSEPH COGUT 50.00 181377 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001381 COMPLETE OFFICE 399.03 181378 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004895 LACSD 63,946.50 181379 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000268 DAILY JOURNAL CORP 273.55 181380 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004824 MANUEL DASILVA 50.00 181381 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000658 DELL MARKETING LP 52,557.68 181382 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000534 DIRECTV 272.99 181383 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001155 DISH 148.54 181384 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007595 DONNIE R. DORSEY 50.00 181385 09/29/2025 PRINTED 006876 DONALD A. SPRAGUE 276.50 181386 09/29/2025 PRINTED 003667 ERNESTINE LEVERETTE 50.00 181387 09/29/2025 PRINTED 003563 FUN EXPRESS LLC 418.67 181388 09/29/2025 PRINTED 005044 ROMEO GALEON 50.00 181389 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001093 SHIRLEY GRAVES 50.00 181390 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008711 HARBOR BREEZE CORP. 156.00 181391 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007678 HEIDI LETICIA ROMERO 50.00 181392 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000234 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICE 1,502.10 181393 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008135 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL 4,975.00 181394 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000815 INTERNATIONAL PRINTING MU 154.00 181395 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007588 JEFFREY GLENN ALLEN 50.00 181396 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000152 JERRYS CLEANERS 885.25 181397 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008710 JIPC 14, LLC 171.59 181398 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007596 KEITH EDWARD ARNOLD 50.00 181399 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000094 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERI 1,378.96 181400 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000663 LANGUAGE NETWORK 2,274.04 181401 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008272 LARHONDA BROWN 50.00 181402 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007866 LAWRENCE MICHAEL FLINTON 50.00 181403 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004428 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 931.49 181404 09/29/2025 PRINTED 006596 PRENTISS E LEWIS 50.00 181405 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000037 MAYFLOWER DISTRIBUTING CO 153.85 181406 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007605 MICHAEL K WILSON 50.00 City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 181407 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000528 PARTY PRONTO 1,917.00 181408 09/29/2025 PRINTED 002445 PATRICIA PATTERSON 50.00 181409 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008636 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION 64,899.45 181410 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000746 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCO 576.07 181411 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004862 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE 2,733.50 181412 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000584 PSOMAS 750.00 181413 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001081 BRIAN RABER 50.00 181414 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000118 JULIE RUIZ RABER 50.00 181415 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008545 RANDY D. BROWN 50.00 181416 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008643 RETAIL STRATEGIES, LLC 12,500.00 181417 09/29/2025 PRINTED 010000 BLAINE TECH 720.00 181418 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000402 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA 6,232.20 181419 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001230 ROBERTSONS READY MIX CONC 4,465.61 181420 09/29/2025 PRINTED 002515 MYRNA RONQUILLO 50.00 181421 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000120 S&S WORLDWIDE, INC 3,732.79 181422 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000791 EMMANUEL A SALOMON 50.00 181423 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007851 SAMI'S REFEREES LLC 2,280.00 181424 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000427 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT 4,178.15 181425 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007957 SAMUEL DACUS 50.00 181426 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000124 SEPULVEDA BUILDING MATERI 342.55 181427 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001803 VERGIE SEYMORE 50.00 181428 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000170 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 608.96 181429 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004226 DARLENE SIMPSON-LOTT 50.00 181430 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000211 SMART AND FINAL IRIS 693.63 181431 09/29/2025 PRINTED 006477 SNAP-ON INCORPORATED 2,691.88 181432 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000240 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISO 77,277.26 181433 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007796 SOUTH BAY FORD INC 5,207.22 181434 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000718 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,111.11 181435 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000289 STATE OF CA DOJ/ACCTG OFF 120.00 181436 09/29/2025 VOID 007090 T-MOBILE USA INC. .00 181437 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007956 THOMAS WOODS 50.00 181438 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007931 TOMECKO JACKSON 1,023.75 181439 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007640 TORRANCE LOCK & KEY INC. 103.36 181440 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008106 TOTUM CORP 4,275.00 181441 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007705 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. 16,747.50 181442 09/29/2025 PRINTED 006769 U S BANK CORPORATE PAYMEN 44.95 181443 09/29/2025 PRINTED 008183 ULTRAVIOLET CYBER INC. 64,375.00 181444 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001407 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP 7,593.75 181445 09/29/2025 PRINTED 003166 VERITIV CORPORATION 2,090.40 181446 09/29/2025 PRINTED 001011 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERIN 4,105.00 181447 09/29/2025 PRINTED 000437 ITELIA WALKER 50.00 181448 09/29/2025 PRINTED 002212 HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION 1,710.62 181449 09/29/2025 PRINTED 002925 KARL WILVERT 50.00 181450 09/29/2025 PRINTED 004222 RICHARD WOODS JR 50.00 181451 09/29/2025 PRINTED 009999 Geosyntec Consultant, Inc 1,500.00 181452 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007777 Keith Blaine-Blaine Tech 1,500.00 181453 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007777 Roux Associates, Inc. 1,500.00 181454 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007077 ADVANCED IMAGING STRATEGI 1,679.98 181455 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007077 ADVANCED IMAGING STRATEGI 35.00 181456 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007176 DAVEY COACH SALES INC. 9,636.14 181457 09/29/2025 PRINTED 003304 REQUEST LINE MUSIC 650.00 181458 09/29/2025 PRINTED 007997 WILLIE ROBINSON 2,500.00 City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 181459 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007030 A&M FIRST AID, INC. 1,293.50 181460 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000797 ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP 577,782.98 181461 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000042 ALIN PARTY SUPPLY CO 903.26 181462 10/02/2025 PRINTED 004388 AIS TRUST ACCOUNT NEWPORT 55,191.00 181463 10/02/2025 PRINTED 005523 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5,960.90 181464 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006675 AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION S 15,478.97 181465 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008018 ANDY GUMP, INC 607.75 181466 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008208 AUDACY OPERATIONS, INC. 6,050.00 181467 10/02/2025 PRINTED 004410 B D WHITE TOP SOIL CO INC 3,574.68 181468 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001248 BARR AND CLARK INC 7,670.00 181469 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008707 BENNETT-BOWEN & LIGHTHOUS 128.18 181470 10/02/2025 PRINTED 003242 BLACK KNIGHT PATROL, INC 1,170.00 181471 10/02/2025 VOID 003126 BLOOMING FLOWERS .00 181472 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001438 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 119.58 181473 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008605 BRENT D. PAGE 50.00 181474 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006293 RUDOLFO BRILLANTES 50.00 181475 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008509 BROTHERS IGNITING A GROOV 2,750.00 181476 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001713 KELVIN BROWN SR 50.00 181477 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008289 BYRON L. SMITH 50.00 181478 10/02/2025 PRINTED 004750 C2R PRODUCTIONS LLC 3,800.00 181479 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008411 CALTEC CORP 127,501.65 181480 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000351 CHEM PRO LABORATORY INC 638.40 181481 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001489 CHOURA VENUE SERVICES 16,538.45 181482 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001489 CHOURA VENUE SERVICES 10,541.56 181483 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001489 CHOURA VENUE SERVICES 357.61 181484 10/02/2025 PRINTED 004947 CINDY'S JUMPERS 895.00 181485 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007718 CLIVABETH PHOTOGRAPHY LLC 1,180.00 181486 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008393 COMMERCIAL BLINDS LLC 1,497.00 181487 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008416 CORKY'S PEST CONTROL INC. 1,377.50 181488 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007159 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEME 748.43 181489 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001629 CORTEZ GRAPHICS 884.00 181490 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008423 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 4,920.00 181491 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001180 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 77,221.91 181492 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008388 CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING, I 45,121.36 181493 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006467 CESAR DAHILIG 50.00 181494 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000268 DAILY JOURNAL CORP 1,768.00 181495 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008720 DEBORAH WASHINGTON 50.00 181496 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008309 DODGE CONSTRUCTION NETWOR 125.00 181497 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006876 DONALD A. SPRAGUE 861.50 181498 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007707 DOROTHY J. ROSS 50.00 181499 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007456 EDWINA S. HUNTER 50.00 181500 10/02/2025 PRINTED 004347 EL CLASIFICADO 2,261.00 181501 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000039 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 450.85 181502 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000355 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 1,837.39 181503 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006733 FRESH PRINTS LA 198.45 181504 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006715 GAIL DENISE JOHNSON 3,750.00 181505 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008672 GMS ELEVATOR SERVICES INC 270.00 181506 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000941 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPAN 3,562.48 181507 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001293 WALTER GONZALEZ 50.00 181508 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000793 GRAINGER 357.30 181509 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008136 HARRELL'S, LLC 128.08 181510 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008132 HASA INC 3,968.33 City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 181563 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007851 SAMI'S REFEREES LLC 8,630.00 181564 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000427 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT 75.40 181565 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000444 MIGDALIA SANCHEZ 87.60 181566 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000124 SEPULVEDA BUILDING MATERI 198.90 181567 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007281 SHANNON WAYNE LAWRENCE 50.00 181568 10/02/2025 PRINTED 003609 SKYLINE SAFETY AND SUPPLY 4,363.06 181569 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000191 SMARDAN SUPPLY 6,116.53 181570 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000211 SMART AND FINAL IRIS 668.15 181571 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008574 SMITTY BOYKIN TOURING INC 16,000.00 181572 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000171 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOC 12,957.00 181573 10/02/2025 PRINTED 004417 SOCALGAS 6,038.67 181574 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007812 SONYA EATMAN 50.00 181575 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000718 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 4,080.91 181576 10/02/2025 PRINTED 003100 LINDA STEWART 50.00 181577 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008022 STORMWIND, LLC 5,996.75 181578 10/02/2025 PRINTED 005013 SWAYZER CORPORATION 54,189.39 181579 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007090 T-MOBILE USA INC. 5,355.39 181580 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000149 TEK TIME SYSTEMS, INC 110.00 181581 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008368 THE TRADES GROUP 450.00 181582 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007981 TOTAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS, 695.00 181583 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006769 U S BANK CORPORATE PAYMEN 53.82 181584 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007726 UC ADVANTAGE, INC. 643.75 181585 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000023 UNITED REFRIGERATION INC 1,292.85 181586 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008430 URBAN HABITAT 556,547.75 181587 10/02/2025 PRINTED 001407 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP 11,700.00 181588 10/02/2025 PRINTED 007191 VERNE'S PLUMBING, INC. 488.00 181589 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000562 THE WALKING MAN INC 1,750.00 181590 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000361 WEST COAST SAND AND GRAVE 2,853.71 181591 10/02/2025 PRINTED 008105 Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC 71,639.33 237 CHECKS CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 3,112,339.25 .00 City of Carson

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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 18. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Accounting Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSONHOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMANDCHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS ANDDEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-11-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA- 002070 THROUGH HA-002076".

III. ALTERNATIVES
NONE.

IV. BACKGROUND
THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The claims and demands have been reviewed and veriﬁed for accuracy and compliance with thebudget and applicable agreements and are hereby ratiﬁed in the amount herein after set forth, a copy of which isattached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. SECTION 2: On October 21, 2025, the Carson Housing Authority ratiﬁed the above demand numbers HA-002070through HA-002076. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay out the funds named hereon, to each of theclaimants listed above, the amount of warrant appearing opposite their respective names, for the purpose statedon the respective demands, making a total of $63,641.85.  SECTION 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into thebook of original resolutions.   PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.  CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, acting as the successor housing agency of the CARSON REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY, a public body by: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
701 East Carson Street
________________________________________Sunny K. Soltani, Agency Counsel  CITY OF CARSON:  _________________________________________Lula Davis-Holmes, Chairman   ATTEST: _________________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary V. FISCAL IMPACT
CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 37202 of the California Government Code, I hereby certify that the above demands areaccurate and that funds are available for payment thereof. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing istrue and correct.   EXECUTED THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025 AT CARSON, CALIFORNIA:   _________________________________________ David C. Roberts, Jr., Executive DirectorSTATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.CITY OF CARSON ) I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary of the Carson Housing Authority, California, hereby attest to and certify thatthe foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 25-11-CHA, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meetingheld on October 21, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS:NOES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSENT: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: _____________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary VI. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. 1: DEMAND RESOLUTION #25-11-CHA

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Exhibit 1 CHA Demand Reso# 25-11-CHA.pdf
City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 255-99-999-999-1012- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 2070 09/04/2025 PRINTED 000423 AVALON COURTYARD 36,837.68 2071 09/11/2025 PRINTED 001924 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELL 2,000.00 2072 09/11/2025 PRINTED 000547 CARSON TERRACE PARTNERS L 6,110.00 2073 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000423 AVALON COURTYARD 12,068.00 2074 10/02/2025 PRINTED 000547 CARSON TERRACE PARTNERS L 6,110.00 2075 10/02/2025 PRINTED 006884 LYFT, INC. 196.17 2076 10/02/2025 PRINTED 003585 RSG INC 320.00 7 CHECKS CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 63,641.85 .00 City of Carson

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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 19. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Accounting Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSONSUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERSA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS INTHE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-10-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970".

III. ALTERNATIVES
NONE.

IV. BACKGROUND
THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The claims and demands have been reviewed and veriﬁed for accuracy and compliance with thebudget and applicable agreements and are hereby ratiﬁed in the amount herein after set forth, a copy of which isattached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. SECTION 2: On October 21, 2025, the Carson Successor Agency ratiﬁed the above demand numbers SA-001968through SA-001970. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay out the funds named hereon, to each of theclaimants listed above, the amount of warrant appearing opposite their respective names, for the purpose statedon the respective demands, making a total of $5,044.55.  SECTION 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into thebook of original resolutions.   PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.  CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, to the dissolved CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body   APPROVED AS TO FORM:
701 East Carson Street
________________________________________Sunny K. Soltani, Agency Counsel    CITY OF CARSON:  _________________________________________Lula Davis-Holmes, Chairman   ATTEST: _________________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary V. FISCAL IMPACT
CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 37202 of the California Government Code, I hereby certify that the above demands areaccurate and that funds are available for payment thereof. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing istrue and correct.   EXECUTED THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025 AT CARSON, CALIFORNIA:   _________________________________________ David C. Roberts, Jr., Executive Director STATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.CITY OF CARSON ) I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary of the Carson Successor Agency, California, hereby attest to and certify thatthe foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 25-10-CSA, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meetingheld on October 21, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS:NOES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSENT: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS:   _____________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary VI. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. 1: DEMAND RESOLUTION #25-10-CSA

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Exhibit 1 CSA Demand Reso #25-10-CSA.pdf
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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 782-99-999-999-1030- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 1968 09/04/2025 PRINTED 001924 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELL 2,348.80 1969 09/18/2025 PRINTED 000797 ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP 77.00 1970 10/02/2025 PRINTED 003585 RSG INC 2,618.75 3 CHECKS CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 5,044.55 .00 City of Carson

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CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 20. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: David Roberts, City Manager Subject: CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON THE PURCHASE OF 24205 AVALONBOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This item provides an informational update that the City of Carson has approved an agreement to purchase theproperty located at 24205 Avalon Boulevard in the City of Carson, where Domenick's Pizza is currently located, for$2.8 million. The Purchase and Sale Agreement is included for reference under Exhibit 1 and was approved duringthe Closed Session with a report out at the September 30, 2025, City Council meeting.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.

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

IV. BACKGROUND
This item is being included on the agenda as an informational update and for the public to be aware of theagreement for the City of Carson to purchase the property located 24205 Avalon Boulevard, which is the currentsite of Domenick's Pizza.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase price for the property is $2,800,000, as noted in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Purchase and Sale Agreement

Attachments
Purchase and Sale Agreement

14.9 Electronic Execution. This Agreement may be executed electronically in compliance with UETA and ESIGN using compliant third party providers such as AdobeSign or DocuSign.
14,10 Public Agency. Seller understands that Buyer is a public agency and accordingly this Agreement and the transaction is open to public scrutiny in accordance with California law.

14.11 Exhibits.
reference.

Exhibits A and B attached hereto are incorporated herein by lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement for purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow lnstruclions as ofthe date set forth above.

Note: Sections 1.2 & 11 needs to be separately initialed by the parties as applicable.

SELLER: BUYER:

CITY OF CARSON, a California charter
municipality
SARDISCO as Successor
Trustee of the Trusl of Domenick Sardisco,
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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12 CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 21. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAM-CARSON, LLC,CONCLUDING LITIGATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND CAM-CARSON IN LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURTCASE NO. 20STCV16461 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This agenda item seeks formal approval of the settlement agreement to resolve the City's litigation with CAM-Carson LLC in Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461, which started in 2020.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Exhibit No. 1); and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and General Release, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate, subject to the requirement of applicable law.

IV. BACKGROUND
CAM-Carson LLC sued both the City and the Carson Reclamation Authority (Authority), alleging that the Authoritybreached a contract with respect to the so-called Cell 2 property that is part of the Cal Compact Landﬁll. CAM-Carson alleged that the contract (Conveyancing Agreement) required that the Authority remediate the Cell 2surface area, but that the Authority mismanaged funds and ran out of money to complete the remedial work. TheAuthority cross-claimed alleging that it was CAM-Carson that breached ﬁrst and that CAM-Carson’s breachimpaired the Authority’s ability to complete the work.

1. This case was set for trial in the Superior Court for Los Angeles County on September 8, 2025.

2. Based on a mediation conducted on September 5, 2025 with Plaintiff CAM-Carson, we recommend that the City resolve this case along the following basic terms of the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Exhibit No. 1):
a. Payment by the Authority of $35.1 million (due on October 27, 2025); b. Complete releases between CAM-Carson, the Authority and the City of all current litigation over the Cell 2 matter;
c. A clause prohibiting CAM-Carson (or its parent entities, Simon Property Group and Macerich, Inc.) from interfering with any future remediation or development of either the Cell 2 property or the entire 157 acre parcel; d. Plaintiff will assist in resolving all outstanding liens or encumbrances that were previously imposed on the Cell 2 property, including a Deed of Trust, an easement right, and a recorded Development Agreement; e. The only other party to the litigation, RE/Solutions, has agreed to separately settle the claims brought against it by CAM-Carson; and
f. A very short press release is deﬁned in the Settlement Agreement and no other commentary about the otherparties will be permitted.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The City would not pay any portion of the proposed settlement.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release

Attachments
Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE
This Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October __, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and among (i) CAM -Carson LLC (“CAM- Carson”), (ii) Simon Property Group, Inc. and Simon Property Group, L.P. and SI-Carson LLC (the “Simon Parties”); (iii) The Macerich Company and Macerich FOLA LLC (“the “Macerich Parties”); (iv) Carson Reclamation Authority (the “Authority”), and (v) City of Carson (the “City”) to settle and resolve with prejudice all claims that they have asserted or could have asserted against one another in the Litigation (as defined below) and to terminate any and all of their contractual relationships and agreements on the terms set forth below . CAM -Carson, each of the Simon Parties, each of the Macerich Parties, and each of the City and Authority, may each be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and may be collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.” All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as set forth in that certain Conveyancing Agreement between Authority and CAM -Carson, dated as of September 6, 2018, as amended, including without limitation by that certain First Amendment to Conveyancing Agreement, dated September 6, 2018 (collectively, the “Conveyancing Agreement”).

1. RECITALS.

1.1 WHEREAS, on or around April 30, 2020, CAM-Carson initiated a civil action in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (the “Court”), captioned CAM-Carson LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, et al., Case No. 20STCV16461 (the “Litigation”), against the City, Authority, and RE Solutions, LLC (“RES”), and thereafter Authority filed a cross - complaint in the Litigation, with CAM-Carson and Authority each alleging, in part, breaches of the Project Agreements by the other Party.

1.2 WHEREAS, on or around May 18, 2020, CAM -Carson filed a First Amended Verified Complaint in the Litigation in which it, among other things, added the Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”) as a party to the Litigation.

1.3 WHEREAS, on or around November 12, 2020, following a demurrer ruling in favor of the Successor Agency and the City in the Litigation , CAM-Carson filed a Second Amended Verified Complaint in the Litigation in which it asserted claims for (i) breach of contract against the City, the Authority, and Successor Agency; (ii) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing against the City, the Authority , and Successor Agency ; and (iii) negligence/negligent supervision against RES, the City, and the Authority.

1.4 WHEREAS, the City and Successor Agency demurred to the Second Amended Verified Complaint, which was sustained by the Court without leave to amend. A fter the Court dismissed the City and Successor Agency from the Litigation, CAM-Carson appealed the dismissal of the City in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Case No.

B312729. On August 23, 2022, the Court of Appe al reversed the Court’s judgment of dismissal as to the City. On August 25, 2022, the Court vacated its order sustaining the City’s demurrer and entered a new order overruling the demurrer. The Court’s prior judgment as to the Successor 2 Agency was not challenged on appeal and the time to file an appeal as to the judgment dismissing the Successor Agency has now lapsed.

1.5 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2020, CAM-Carson filed a California Public Records Act complaint against the City, the Authority, and the Successor Agency, Case No. 20STCP02845 (the “PRA Action”). The trial court entered judgment in favor of the City, the Authority, and Successor Agency in the PRA Action on August 30, 2021.

1.6 WHEREAS, on or around October 11, 2022, CAM -Carson, the City and the Authority executed a series of amendments to the Project Agreements including , without limitation, that certain Second Amendment to Conveyancing Agreement between CAM-Carson and the Authority (the “Second Amendment,” as modified by those certain operating memoranda thereto, and, together with all related amendments to the other Project Agreements entered concurrently therewith, the “Related Amendments”), pursuant to which CAM-Carson and the City and the Authority desired to pursue the Project under certain terms and conditions and end the Litigation. As a result of those Related Amendments, the Litigation was stayed from October 28, 2022 to June 13, 2024.

1.7 WHEREAS, on or around March 15, 2024, CAM-Carson provided notice of its election to terminate the Second Amendment. Upon CAM-Carson’s issuance of such termination notice, the Parties thereafter continued with the Litigation.

1.8 WHEREAS, on or around June 13, 2024, the Court lifted the stay and scheduled trial to commence in the Litigation on or around September 8, 2025.

1.9. WHEREAS, on or around May 28, 2025, CAM -Carson filed the Third Amended Verified Complaint in the Litigation and the Authority filed its Amended Cross-Complaint which, among other things, added the Simon Parties and the Macerich Parties as Cross-Defendants in the Litigation.

1.10 WHEREAS, on or around September 5, 2025, CAM -Carson, the City, and the Authority attended a Mandatory Settlement Conference with Hon. Louis M. Meisinger (Ret.).

1.11 WHEREAS, t he Parties wish to avoid the burden, expense, inconvenience, and distraction of further litigation, to end the Litigation, and to terminate their contractual relationship.

1.12 WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to fully and finally settle and compromise all disputes that exist or may exist between them and thereby dispose of all claims (including counterclaims), complaints, and cross-complaints that have been or could have been raised by the Parties in the Litigation and to terminate any and all of their contractual relationships and agreements on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

1.13 The Parties each acknowledge the truth and accuracy of the recitals set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, warranties, representations, conditions, and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, the Parties desire to, and hereby do, resolve their differences 3 related to the Litigation and terminate any and all of their contractual relationships and agreements as follows:

2. SETTLEMENT PAYMENT AND TERMINATION DOCUMENTS.

In consideration of the agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement, the Authority and the City, jointly and severally, shall cause to be paid indefeasibly to CAM-Carson, with good and sufficient funds, the total lump sum of Thirty-Five Million, One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents (USD $35,100,000.00) (the “Settlement Payment”) on or before October 27, 2025 and following the deposit of CAM-Carson’s executed, notarized signature pages to (together with the original or original counterpart, as applicable, of) the Termination Documents (as defined below) in escrow with Michael R. Davisson of Cozen O’Connor at 601 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90017 . The Settlement Payment shall be transmitted via wire of immediately available funds to CAM-Carson in accordance with the wire instructions to be transmitted by CAM-Carson to the Authority and the City in writing under separate cover within two (2) business days of the Effective Date. CAM-Carson will confirm receipt of the Settlement Payment within one (1) business day of CAM-Carson’s receipt of such funds by email correspondence to the Authority (including Mr. Davisson), and the City.

Promptly following full execution of this Agreement by all of the Parties:
(a) CAM-Carson shall execute, have notarized and deliver to Mr. Davisson in escrow one (1) original substitution of trustee and full reconveyance of that certain Construction Deed of Trust, dated as of September 6, 2018, made by the Authority for the benefit of CAM -Carson and recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles on September 17, 2018 as Document No. 20180950066, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Reconveyance”); (b) each of the Authority and CAM -Carson shall execute, have notarized and deliver to Mr. Davisson in escrow one (1) original counterpart termination of that certain Easement Agreement, dated as of September 6, 2018, granted by the Authority to CAM -Carson and recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles on September 17, 2018 as Document No. 20180950065, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Easement Termination”); and
(c) each of the City and CAM-Carson shall execute, have notarized and deliver to Mr. Davisson in escrow one (1) original counterpart termination of the Development Agreement, dated as of September 6, 2018, entered into by the City and CAM -Carson and recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles on September 19, 2018 as Document No. 20180960608 , in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “DA Termination” and, together with the Reconveyance and the Easement Termination, the “Termination Documents”).

Mr. Davisson shall notify the Parties and their respective counsel by email correspondence of his receipt of each original, or original counterpart, Termination Document. 4 Immediately following CAM -Carson’s confirmation of its receipt of the Settlement Payment as described above, Mr. Davisson is authorized to release from escrow the original and original counterpart Termination Documents, compile the counterpart originals of each of the Easement Termination and the DA Termination into a fully executed and notarized Easement Termination and DA Termination, date each of the Easement Termination and the DA Termination as of the date of such release, and to cause the Termination Documents to be recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles.

Time is of the essence in making the Settlement Payment and delivery by the applicable Parties of their respective executed and notarized original or original counterpart (as applicable) Termination Documents to Mr. Davisson.

3. DISMISSAL OF ACTION . Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of notice that the Settlement Payment has cleared all banking channels , the Parties shall dismiss the Litigation by filing a joint request for dismissal with prejudice of the entire Litigation (as to all Parties and all claims, counterclaims, causes of action, complaints, and cross-complaints). This joint request will include RE/Solutions as among the dismissed parties. The Parties are aware that the trial court has set a further hearing date on this case for October 29, 2025 and will endeavor, if possible, to present the joint request for dismissal to the Court on that date.

4. JOINT STATEMENT . Within three (3) calendar days of full execution of this Agreement by all Parties , the Parties shall issue a joint statement in substantially the following form:

CAM-Carson LLC, the City of Carson, and the Carson Reclamation Authority announced today that they have reached an agreement to resolve all of their dispute s on mutually agreeable terms and conditions.

The City and the Authority may also include this Statement in their respective City Council and Board meeting minutes for the next regular meeting following the execution of this Agreement.

Except for the foregoing joint statement, no Party, or any of their representatives, including without limitation, their respective current Council members, elected officials, board members, appointees, officers, directors, direct and indirect subsidiaries, parents, affiliated and related entities, interest holders, shareholders, venturers, partners, associates, members, managers, employees, consultants, advisers, attorneys, agents, and other representatives acting on their behalf or by, through, under or in concert with them, shall make or issue any other statement to any third-party, including by way of a statement or press release to any media or third party regarding the Litigation. Provided however, that both the Authority and the City are public entities that are subject to provisions of the Public Records Act of the State of California, and that if requested, the Authority and or the City (or both) may fulfill their legal obligations under that Act notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.

5. WAIVER AND RELEASES.

5.1 The term “Claims” as used herein is defined as any claims, counterclaims, actions, causes of action whether described in CAM -Carson’s Third Amended Complaint or the Authority’s Amended Cross-Complaint, or any other legal theory in common law, statutory law, 5 or Constitutional law previously articulated or unarticulated , complaints, cross-complaints, grievances, suits, losses, liabilities, rights, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, obligations, costs, expenses, liens, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, judgments, executions, penalties, fees, wages, demands, or damages of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether now known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, accrued or unaccrued, matured or unmatured, vested or unvested, suspected or unsuspected, fixed, conditional or contingent, whether in law , equity, or founded under statute, common law, or contract (including, without limitation, any claims of bad faith and breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing), and including any request for attorneys’ fees or costs arising out of such Claims, but excepting any claims arising out of the duties and obligations set forth in this Agreement.

5.2 The term “City Release d Parties” as used herein shall mean, collectively and severally, the City and any of its respective current or former Council members, elected officials, board members, appointees, employees, consultants, third-party contractors, advisers, attorneys, agents, and other representatives acting on their behalf or by, through, under or in concert with the City.

5.3 The term “Authority Released Parties” as used herein shall mean, collectively and severally the Authority, and any of its current or former Board members, Executive Directors, appointees, employees, consultants, third -party contractors, advisers, attorney s, agents and other representatives acting on behalf of or by, through under or in concert with the Authority.

5.4 The term “CAM-Carson Released Parties” as used herein shall mean, collectively and severally, CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, the Macerich Parties, and any of their respective current or former predecessors, direct and indirect subsidiaries, parents, affiliated and related entities, interest holders, shareholders, partnerships, venturers, investors, partners, associates, members, managers, employees, consultants, third-party contractors, advisers, attorneys, officers, directors, agents, and other representatives acting on their behalf or by, through, under or in concert with any one or more of them.

5.5 Release by CAM -Carson, the Simon Parties, and the Macerich Parties . For and in consideration of the covenants, warranties and releases set forth herein, and only upon the receipt and clearing of the entire Settlement Payment by CAM-Carson, CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, and the Macerich Parties , and each of them, do hereby irrevocably release, waive, and forever discharge the City Released Parties and the Authority Released Parties, and each of them, of and from any and all Claims that any of CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, and the Macerich Parties ever had, now have, or hereafter may have in or related to the Litigation, the PRA Action, the Project, the Project Agreements, and/or the Related Amendments, including without limitation, the agreements identified on Exhibit A to this Agreement (the “CAM-Carson Released Claims”).

In the event that the Settlement Payment shall subsequently, for whatever reason (including, without limitation, an order or judgment for disgorgement or avoidance of a preference or fraudulent transfer under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or any other law, or the settlement of any claim in respect thereof), be required to be returned or repaid, the releases by CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, and the Macerich Parties set forth in this Section shall be null and void, the rights of CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, and the Macerich Parties will be restored to the status quo ante, and all applicable statutes of limitations shall be deemed tolled. 6 5.6 Release by the City and Authority. For and in consideration of the covenants, warranties and releases set forth herein, each of the City and the Authority do hereby irrevocably release, waive, and forever discharge the CAM-Carson Released Parties, and each of them, of and from any and all Claims that any of the City and/or the Authority ever had, now have, or hereafter may have in or related to the Litigation, the PRA Action, the Project, the Project Agreements, and/or the Related Amendments, including without limitation, the agreements identified on Exhibit A to this Agreement (collectively, the “City Parties’ Released Claims”).

5.7 Waiver of California Civil Code Section 1542 . Without conceding that the foregoing mutual releases set forth in Sections 5. 5 and 5.6 of this Agreement are each a “general release” within the terms of California Civil Code section 1542, all rights under California Civil Code section 1542are hereby expressly waived by the Parties, and each of them, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary. California Civil Code section 1542 provides as follows:
“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR

OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER

FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY

HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER
SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”

5.8 The Parties hereby acknowledge that (a) they have each consulted independent legal counsel (or have had the opportunity to so consult with independent legal counsel) to explain to them the meaning and significance of this Agreement and California Civil Co de section 1542; (b) the releases herein in this Section 5 are material terms of this Agreement; and (c) they are aware that they may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which they now know or believe to be true with respect to any of the CAM-Carson Released Claims or the City Parties’ Released Claims. Nevertheless, by this Agreement, it is the intention of the Parties to fully, finally and forever settle and release all of the CAM -Carson Released Claims and the City Parties’ Released Claims, and the claims related thereto, which do now exist, may exist, or heretofore have existed, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, and that in furtherance of such intention, the releases herein given shall be and remain in effect as a full and complete release of such released claims, notwithstanding the discovery of the existence of any additional or different facts or claims relating thereto. The Parties, having been so advised, hereby expressly waive the provisions of California Civil Code section 1542.

5.9 The foregoing releases shall not release or discharge any Claims or causes of action based upon or arising out of a breach by any Party of any obligation undertaken or made pursuant to this Agreement.

6. NON-DISPARAGEMENT.

6.1 The City and the Authority agree that, upon full execution of this Agreement by all Parties, neither they nor their present Council members, elected officials, board members, attorneys, employees, managing agents, or any other representatives acting on their behalf shall publicly disparage or otherwise publicly communicate negative, critical, or unflattering statements or opinions, whether orally or in writing, about any of the CAM-Carson Released Parties.

7 6.2 CAM-Carson, the Macerich Parties, and the Simon Parties agree that, upon the full execution of this Agreement by all Parties, neither they nor their present officers, directors, attorneys, employees, managing agents, or any other representatives acting on their behalf , shall publicly disparage or otherwise publicly communicate negative, critical, or unflattering statements or opinions, whether orally or in writing, about any of the City Released Parties.

7. NOTICES.

7.1 Any notice that any Party desires or is required to give to or serve on another Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent via electronic transmission (email) with confirmation copy sent by first class mail.

7.2 Emailed notices are conclusively deemed received when emailed (with appropriate electronic confirmation of proper transmission and provided the confirmation copy is mailed no later than the next business day) if such electronic delivery takes place on a b usiness day during general business hours and otherwise on the next business day.

7.3 Any notice that any Party desires or is required to give to another Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the other Party at the address(es) set forth below. Any Party may change their address(es) by notifying in writing the other Parties of their change of address(es).

The address for CAM-Carson is as follows:

Robert J. Ellison, Esq.

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
10250 Constellation Blvd.
11th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
[email protected]
(424) 653-5570

and

CAM-Carson LLC
c/o The Macerich Company
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste. 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Ann C. Menard, Esq.
[email protected]
(424) 229-3575

8 The address for the Macerich Parties is as follows:

Robert J. Ellison, Esq.

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
10250 Constellation Blvd., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
[email protected]
(424) 653-5570

and

The Macerich Company
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste. 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Ann C. Menard, Esq.
[email protected]
(424) 229-3575

The address for the Simon Parties is as follows:

Robert J. Ellison, Esq.

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
10250 Constellation Blvd., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
[email protected]
(424) 653-5570

and

Simon Property Group, Inc.
225 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3438
Attention: Steven E. Fivel, Esq.
[email protected]
(317) 263-7962

The address for the Authority is as follows:

Carson Reclamation Authority
701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745
Attention: John Raymond
[email protected]
(310) 952-1773

9 and

Aleshire & Wynder LLP
One Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, California 92614
Attention: Sunny Soltani, Esq.
[email protected]
(949) 223-1170

The address for the City is as follows:

Carson Reclamation Authority
701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745
Attention: John Raymond
[email protected]
(310) 952-1773

and

Aleshire & Wynder LLP
One Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, California 92614
Attention: Sunny Soltani, Esq.
[email protected]
(949) 223-1170

8. NO INTERFERENCE. Following the dismissal of the Litigation pursuant to Section 3 of this Agreement, CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, and the Macerich Parties shall not thereafter oppose, challenge, or seek to hinder , whether by litigation, public opposition, petition to government authorities, or otherwise, the ownership, leasing, remediation and/or development by any party, of (a) the Cell 2 Site (including but not limited to any connection via utilities, streets, or other conveyances or methods of conveyancing to or from the Cell 2 Site) or any portion thereof, and/or (b) any portion of the rest of the 157 Acre Site. Provided, however, that nothing in this Section 8 shall (i) prevent, limit, hinder, or restrict the leasing , management, or development activities of the Simon Parties or the Macerich Parties at any of their current or future respective properties or developments outside of the 157 A cre property; or (ii) affect, limit, or preclude the rights of CAM-Carson, the Simon Parties, or the Macerich Parties, or any of them, to a full and complete defense against any and all claims, counterclaims, actions, causes of action, complaints, countercomplaints, or demands asserted against them following the dismissal of the Litigation and related to the 157 Acre Site.

10 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

9.1 Each person executing this Agreement represents that the Party on whose behalf the person is executing this Agreement has duly authorized the execution of this Agreement and that such person is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of such Party.

9.2 The Parties hereto represent and declare that in executing this Agreement, they rely solely upon their own judgment, belief, and knowledge, and on the advice and recommendations of their own independently selected counsel, concerning the nature, extent, an d duration of their rights and claims, and that they have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever in executing the same by any representations or statements covering any matters made by any of the P arties hereto or by any person representing them or any of them.

9.3 The Parties acknowledge that no Party hereto nor any of the Party’s representatives have made any promise, representation, or warranty whatsoever, written or oral, as any inducement to enter into this Agreement, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.

9.4 The Parties further acknowledge that this Agreement has been explained to each Party by that Party’s respective counsel, and that each Party fully understands the contents and legal effect of this document. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that they enter into this Agreement voluntarily and free from duress, fraud, undue influence, coercion, or oppression of any kind.

9.5 No Party has assigned, transferred, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of any claim released in this Agreement against any other Party, or any direct or indirect interest in any such claim, in whole or in part.

9.6 The City and the Authority each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and authority to enter into this Agreement and take any steps or action contemplated hereby, and to perform their obligations hereunder, that each has taken all actions and adopted such findings as may be required under applicable law to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations, and that the execution and delivery of, and performance of their obligations under this Agreement do not violate the laws, acts or agreements pursuant to which they were created and are governed.

9.7 CAM-Carson acknowledges, represents and warrants that it does not have any right, title or interest in or to any of the equipment, inventory, infrastructure and Improvements on, at or under the 157 Acre Site (collectively, the “157 Acre Site Equipment”). CAM-Carson further covenants and agrees that it shall not hereafter assert any right, title or interest in or to any of the 157 Acre Site Equipment.

10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS.

10.1 Upon recordation of the Termination Documents pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement, any and all contractual relationships and agreements between or among the Parties (except for this Agreement), including without limitation, the agreements identified on Exhibit A to this Agreement, shall terminate and be null and void and of no further force or effect. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions in any such terminated agreement stated to survive the 11 termination of any such terminated agreement are hereby terminated and made null, void and of no further force or effect.

10.2 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, upon recordation of the Termination Documents pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement , CAM-Carson shall have no further obligation to maintain and may terminate the Letter of Credit required by the First Amendment to Conveyancing Agreement.

10.3 Notwithstanding the termination of the Insurance Administration Agreement by and between the Authority and CAM-Carson dated as of September 6, 2018 (the “IAA”), pursuant to Section 10.1 of this Agreement, the City and the Authority shall cause CAM -Carson to retain its status as a named insured, additional insured, or other insured under any policies identified in the IAA that were placed and remain in effect as of the Effective Date of this Agreement. With respect to such policies, the City and CAM -Carson shall not take any action to terminate the policies or modify the policies in a manner that is adverse to CAM-Carson.

11. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. The terms of this Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California as applied to contracts made, executed, and fully performed within the State of California, without regard to California’s choice of law provisions. Except as set forth in Section 2 3 of this Agreement, a ny other legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or based upon this Agreement will be instituted in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angele s each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding. The Parties irrevocably and unconditionally waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that such suit, action, or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum, except for any such suit, action, or proceeding brought pursuant to Section 2 3 of this Agreement. In any such legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or based upon this Agreement, including without limitation, any suit, action, or proceeding brought pursuant to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

12. COSTS AND FEES. Except for the Settlement Payment and as set forth in Section 11 of this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own costs and fees (of any kind whatsoever) incurred in connection with this Agreement.

13. NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING OR LIABILITY . Notwithstanding anything contained herein, this Agreement and compliance with this Agreement shall not be construed as an admission by any Party of any liability whatsoever, any merit in the claims , counterclaims, complaints, or cross-complaints asserted by any of the Parties in the Litigation, or any violation of the rights of any Party or violation of any order, law, statute, duty, or contract whatsoever. The Parties hereto agree that they shall not make any representation, statement, or proffer of evidence or argument, to any court, tribuna l, or third party intentionally suggesting that this Agreement constitutes any such admission.

14. INTEGRATION. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof. No oral testimony or written declaration about the purported “intent” of this Agreement will be admissible in any subsequent proceeding. No modification, waiver, 12 amendment, discharge, or change of or to this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by all of the Parties.

15. CONSTRUCTION. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement has been negotiated by counsel for each Party at arm’s length and, therefore, agree that any rule of construction of contracts resolving any ambiguities against the drafting Party is waived and shall be inapplicable to this document.

16. PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns (and their respective predecessors to the fullest extent permitted by law). There are no other express or implied third party beneficiaries of this Agreement.

17. NO ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS. The Parties warrant and represent that they have not assigned, transferred, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of any right, claim, counterclaim, or cause of action, or any direct or indirect interest in any such right, claim, or cause of action, in whole or in part, released in Section 5 of this Agreement to any Party or to any other person or entity. This warranty and representation shall survive the execution of this Agreement.

18. UNENFORCEABLE TERMS. If any provision of this Agreement except for Section 2 of this Agreement is adjudicated to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, that part will be severed from the balance of this Agreement, and the remainder of this Agreement shall be given effect to the fullest extent reasonably possible.

19. EXECUTION BY EMAIL AND IN COUNTERPARTS . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and by email or other electronic signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original agreement, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any electronic signature, if used, shall be confirmed by DocuSign. Upon request by the applicable title guarantee company prior to the full execution of this Agreement, any signatory will provide confirmation of authority to bind the signatory entity.

20. WAIVER OF TERMS . The waiver of any breach of any term or condition of this Agreement does not waive any other breach of that term or condition or of any other term or condition. No change, waiver, or discharge is valid unless in writing and signed by the Party against whom it is sought to be enforced.

21. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each of the Parties hereto agrees to execute and deliver all such further documents consistent herewith and to take all such further actions as may be reasonably requested by any other Party to effectuate fully the terms and provisions of this Agreement, provided such documents or action do not materially limit, reduce, or impair the rights or increase the obligations of the Party upon whom such request is made.

23. RETENTION OF JURISDICTION. The Parties agree the Court shall retain jurisdiction over the Parties to enforce the Agreement until performance in full of the terms of the Agreement, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6, even after dismissal of this matter.

24. TERMS CONTRACTUAL. Each term of this Agreement is contractual and not merely a recital.
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14 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date stated at the beginning of this Agreement. THE FOREGOING IS AGREED AND ACCEPTED:

Dated:____________, 2025

CARSON RECLAMATION

AUTHORITY

By:

______________________________

Title:

Dated: , 2025

THE CITY OF CARSON

By:

______________________________

Title:

15 Dated:____________, 2025
CAM-CARSON LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company

By:

______________________________

Title: Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Dated:____________, 2025
THE MACERICH COMPANY, a
Maryland corporation, and
MACERICH FOLA LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company

By:

______________________________

Title: Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Dated:____________, 2025

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP,
INC. AND SI-CARSON LLC

By:

______________________________

Title:
16 APPROVED AS TO FORM LATHAM & WATKINS LLP

By:

______________________________
Robert J. Ellison, Esq.

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
By:

______________________________
Sunny Soltani, Esq.

COZEN O’CONNOR
By:

______________________________
Michael R. Davisson, Esq.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 22. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCLUDING THE CITY'SLITIGATION RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL INCIDENT, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASENO. 21STCV38929 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This agenda item seeks formal approval of the settlement agreement to resolve the Dominguez Channel incidentlitigation against the City (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV38929), which started in 2021.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and General Release (Exhibit No. 1); and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and General Release, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, subject to the requirements of applicable law.

IV. BACKGROUND
This complex litigation action was commenced after complaints that a strong odor emanated from the DominguezChannel in October 2021, allegedly causing residents of the City of Carson and nearby communities discomfortand various health issues. It was determined that the incident was due to increased hydrogen sulﬁde (“H2S”) levelsin the Channel. Although the City was pro-active in dealing with the incident and afforded both air puriﬁers andpossible temporary relocation expenses, a series of private Plaintiff law ﬁrms ﬁled suit on behalf of a number ofindividual clients, who appear to currently number around 10,000 individuals. 1. As of the writing of this report, this case is set for trial in the Superior Court for Los Angeles County on October20, 2025. 2. Based on settlement discussions with Private Plaintiffs, we recommend that the City resolve this case along thefollowing basic terms provided in the Settlement Agreement and General Release (Exhibit No. 1): a. Payment of $1.25 million (not due until sometime in 2026); b. Complete releases between the City and the claimants to be secured by individual settlements of at least 98%of the current set of individual plaintiffs (i.e., around 9,800 signatures); c. If Plaintiffs cannot meet the 98% threshold for signatures, then the City has an option to later withdraw fromthe settlement; and d. The Settlement is also contingent upon a determination by the trial court that the City’s settlement qualiﬁes asone made in “good faith” thereby terminating potential claims by other defendants for contribution at a later date.The City, through counsel, has set a hearing date on a motion to have the trial court make this determination forOctober 28, 2025.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed agreement would settle this matter and all related cases against the City for $1.25 million.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Settlement Agreement and General Release

Attachments
Settlement Agreement and General Release
01271.0035 2055361.1

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
This Settlement Agreement and General Release (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date by, between, and among, on the one hand, the City of Carson, and, on the other hand, the Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel, by and through Lead Counsel.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Claimants have alleged that they have been injured or damaged, directly or indirectly, by the Odor Event allegedly relating, in whole or in part, to the design, construction, and/or maintenance of the Dominguez Channel;
WHEREAS, various Actions have been filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles , claiming that the City of Carson is responsible for all, or a portion of, Claimants’ alleged injuries or damages, including claims of a lack of management of catch basins outside a warehouse located in the City of Carson; WHEREAS, Claimants are or have been represented by the Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel defined below, who have a duly authorized power of attorney under all applicable laws to enter into this Agreement on behalf of their clients;
WHEREAS, there is disagreement concerning the potential for liability of the City of Carson and the potential for the damages, if any, that may be awarded to Claimants if the Actions proceed against the City of Carson;
WHEREAS, the City of Carson denies each and every one of the Claimants’ allegations, including that any conduct, or alleged conduct or omissions, by the City of Carson caused or contributed to the Odor Event and that Claimants, or any of them, have been injured or damaged in any way by any of the City of Carson’s alleged actions or omissions, and deny that any Claimant is entitled to any compensatory, declaratory, punitive, or other damages, or any other relief, from the City of Carson;
WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered into for the purpose of settling disputed Claims and related matters and avoiding the expense and uncertainties of litigation, but it does not constitute any admission by any Party of any allegation, defense, liability, or wrongdoing of any kind; and WHEREAS, after significant discovery and litigation in the pending Actions and following arm’s length negotiations and advice by their respective legal counsel, the Parties desire to once and for all, fully and finally, settle, compromise, conclude , and resolve any and all Claims, the release of such is a material inducement for the City of Carson to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, this Agreement, including the general Release and every other specific release set forth herein, and the covenant not to sue, shall become effective upon execution of this Agreement by the City of Carson and by Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel, and thereafter approved by the City Council of the City of Carson, through their counsel, shall promptly seek upon the Parties’ execution of this Agreement.

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NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration set forth below, including the Settlement Amount that will be paid on behalf of the City of Carson and each Release signed by Claimants, the receipt and adequacy of such consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

I. DEFINITIONS
The following capitalized terms when used in this Agreement ( to include the Exhibits to this Agreement) shall have the meanings set forth below:

1.1. “Actions” shall mean each and every civil action filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles concerning the Odor Event, whether or not any such complaint names the City of Carson as a defendant therein, and including any and all current or future Master Complaints or Amended Master Complaints, including but not limited to those complaints with the case numbers indicated on Exhibit A.

1.2. “Bellwether Trial Pool” shall mean that group of approximately 25 individual Claimants who were selected pursuant to Case Management Order (“CMO”) No. 11 in Case No. 21STCV38929 (the “Alvarez matter”) by Plaintiffs’ Counsel, Defense Counsel, and counsel representing other Defendants in the Actions, for purposes of being the Plaintiffs whose claims will be tried at the bellwether trial currently set to begin on or around October 20, 2025, and who have not already dismissed their cases.

1.3. “Claimants” shall mean , individually and collectively, all the persons or entities who have filed or joined A ctions as plaintiffs and whose claims have not been dismissed with prejudice (if not a minor) or without prejudice (if a minor) , but shall not mean or include the County of Los Angeles, Water Board or other governmental body asserting claims arising out of the Odor Event.

1.4. “Claims” shall mean all claims, demands, rights, remedies, obligations, actions, causes of action, liabilities, and/or losses of every kind and nature whatsoever, including but not limited to any and all claims for or arising out of, directly or indirectly , personal injuries, deaths, fear of disease, emotional distress, medical monitoring, loss of income, loss of consortium, wrongful death, preconception injury, in utero injury, loss of support, property damage (real and personal), trespass, nuisance, economic loss, negligence, negligence per se, strict liability, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, fraud, fraudulent concealment, unfair business practices or competition, civil penalties, diminution in value, courts costs, judgments, attorneys’ fees, or any other injury, damage, or loss, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, anticipated or unanticipated, whether based on tort, contract, statutory, strict liability, or other legal or equitable theories of re covery, and whether for compensatory (both general and special), punitive, exemplary, statutory, injunctive, or any other form of damages or relief, and whether by direct, representative, survival, or other action, and whether such have been brought, could have been brought, or may be brought in the future, directly or indirectly, on behalf of Claimants against the City of Carson relating in any way to the Odor Event or any other odors.

1.5. “Claims Administrator” shall mean an independent retired judge —or other qualified individual with appropriate experience—hired and paid by Plaintiffs’ Counsel to make a Docusign Envelope ID: D83B2153-81C3-4CAD-9C51-0075B4A47483 01271.0035 2055361.1 3
preliminary determination of the appropriate allocation of the Settlement Amount among individual Claimants.

1.6. “Court” shall mean the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles.

1.7. “Defense Counsel” shall mean Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, counsel of record in the Actions for the City of Carson.

1.8. “Discovery-Pool Claimants” shall mean the Claimants numbering approximately 100 who were randomly selected for purposes of depositions and other discovery, a subset of which were selected to comprise the Bellwether Trial Pool pursuant to CMO No. 11.

1.9. “Dominguez Channel” shall mean the Dominguez Flood Control Channel in Los Angeles County, including all connecting storm drains, pipes, catch basins, and other infrastructure comprising or appurtenant to the storm drain system conveying flows, directly or indirectly, to the Dominguez Channel.

1.10. “Effective Date” shall mean the date of the last signature on this Agreement and following the City Council’s final approval.

1.11. “Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel” shall mean the Counsel currently representing Claimants in this action. A list of law firms and/or attorneys currently representing Claimants is included on Exhibit D.

1.12. “Lead Counsel,” pursuant to CMO 1, shall mean Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, who is also counsel of record for a number of Private Plaintiffs.

1.13. “Odor Event” shall mean the odor event that began on or about October 3, 2021 and allegedly lasting approximately six to eight weeks, in and around the Dominguez Channel in Los Angeles County, California, and is alleged, as more fully described in the Second Amended Master Complaint, to be associated, in whole or in part, with an alleged discharge, disposal, emission, handling, leak, or release from the Prologis Warehouse into the air, water, ground, groundwater, surface water, sewer system, publicly owned treatment works, or environment at large.

1.14. “Parties” shall mean the Parties to this Agreement, who are the City of Carson, Claimants, and Plaintiffs’ Counsel, by and through Lead Counsel . Defense Counsel shall review and approve as to form the Agreement, but is not a Party to this Agreement. “Party” shall mean any Party to this Agreement.

1.15. “Plaintiffs’ Counsel” shall mean Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, as Lead Counsel for Private Plaintiffs, and each of the law firms or individual attorneys of record representing any Claimant hereto in any of the Actions. A list of law firms and/or attorneys comprising Plaintiffs’ Counsel is included on Exhibit D.

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1.16. “Prologis Warehouse” shall mean that property described in the Second Amended Master Complaint in the Alvarez Action as a warehouse distribution center located at 16325 S.

Avalon Blvd., Carson, California, 90746.

1.17. “QSF Account” shall mean a trust intended to be treated as a qualified settlement fund established pursuant to § 468B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and United States Treasury Regulation § 1.468B-1 et seq.

1.18. “QSF Trustee” shall mean a qualified firm to be selected by Lead Counsel to serve as a QSF Account trustee, which QSF Trustee shall (i) distribute payments from the QSF Account to eligible Claimants and any other payees based on the instructions of the Claims Administrator; (ii) segregate settlement funds sufficient to settle and satisfy any Medicare final demand; and (iii) distribute payments sufficient to satisfy any Medicare final demand, as appropriate . The QSF Trustee is also solely responsible for filing tax returns and other tax reporting regarding the QSF Account. Beginning the first day of the first month after the first payment is distributed to a ny Claimant, the QSF Trustee shall also provide monthly reports in Microsoft Excel format, sent by email to counsel for the City of Carson, Erika Green ([email protected]), or as otherwise specified by Defense Counsel subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement . The QSF Trustee’s monthly report shall identify, at minimum, the Claimant’s name, Date of Birth, and last five digits of Claimant’s SSN (unless a Claimant does not have a SSN) for all Claimants who were sent payments the preceding month, and the amounts of such payments.

1.19. “Release” shall mean the Claimant Release and Covenant Not to Sue attached hereto as Exhibit B to be executed by each Claimant (directly or through the legal representative of the Claimant, if necessary).

1.20. “Released Defendants” shall mean the City of Carson and its predecessors, successors, and assigns, and any and all past, current , and future affiliates , subsidiaries, and parents, in each case, whether direct or indirect, and all other persons, agents, attorneys, law firms, consultants, experts, insurers, underwriters, officials, officers, directors, employees, shareholders, partnerships, subsidiaries, joint ventures, corporations, associations, and other persons or entities with whom the City of Carson or any of the foregoing has been, are now, or may hereafter be affiliated. Without limiting the foregoing this shall include Defense Counsel for the City of Carson.

1.21. “Settlement Amount” shall mean the amount paid by the City of Carson under the terms of this Agreement.

II. RELEASE AND SECTION 1542 WAIVER

2.1. Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel, individually and on behalf of themselves and their respective clients, agents, heirs, partners, trusts, estates, family members, and anyone else asserting claims by or on behalf of any Claimant, for and in consideration of the covenants and payment set forth herein, grant the City of Carson a general and specific release that irrevocably releases, absolves and forever discharges the City of Carson from any and all past, present , or future Claims. This general release shal l include, but is not limited to, the following releases: (i) any and all Claims asserted or which could have been asserted in the Actions, or which otherwise could be asserted in a future action, by any Claimant acting individually or in his/her representative Docusign Envelope ID: D83B2153-81C3-4CAD-9C51-0075B4A47483 01271.0035 2055361.1 5
capacity on behalf of another person, trust, or entity; (ii) any and all Claims asserted or which could have been asserted against the City of Carson for all activities concerning or related to the defense of the Actions or the Odor Event, including any claims which were or could have been asserted in any putative class action(s); (iii) any and all past, present, and future Claims, demands, rights, remedies, obligations, actions, causes of action, liabilities, statutory violations, requests for injunctive relief, damages, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees and/or losses of every kind and nature whatsoever, including without limitation, property damage claims, personal injury claims, emotional distress claims, wrongful death claims, loss of consortium claims, n uisance claims, trespass claims, loss of value claims, and claims for statutory or punitive damages, as well as any claims for fear of future injury, future medical expenses, pecuniary loss, medical monitoring, and compensation of any nature whatsoever, whether or not all of such above-referenced Claims have accrued or hereafter accrue, in each case, that arise out of, or are in any manner related to the Odor Event, including but not limited to any Claims related to any alleged design, construction or maintenance of the Dominguez Channel, storm drains , sewer system, or private or public infrastructure of any kind related to the operations, broadly construed, of the Released Defendants, and the direct and indirect injuries or damages of any kind and nature alleged to have been caused or contributed to thereby; and (iv) any and all Claims or claims that may be asserted against the City of Carson for all activities concerning or related to the allocation between and among Claimants of the Settlement Amount to be paid by the City of Carson pursuant to this Agreement, as set forth in detail below.

The general release and specific releases are intended to , and do, cover all Claims that were, or could have been asserted against the City of Carson in the Actions, or in any future action by the Claimants against the City of Carson concerning the Odor Event, or any other odor allegedly emanating from or nearby the Dominguez Channel prior to the date of this Agreement , whether asserted or unasserted, whether accrued or hereafter accrued, foreseen or unforeseen, contingent or absolute, known or unknown, based on facts known or only discovered in the future, anticipated or unanticipated. Claimants understand that the Settlement Amount is the only payment the City of Carson will make in connection with this Agreement that is recoverable, in part, by any Claimant.

2.2. Claimants, individually and on behalf of their respective agents, heirs, partners, significant others, family members, trusts, estates, and anyone else asserting claims by or on behalf of any Claimant, for and in consideration of the covenants set forth herein, irrevocably covenant not to sue the City of Carson. This covenant not to sue is intended to and does cover all Claims against the City of Carson concerning the Odor Event, or any other odor s allegedly emanating from or nearby the Dominguez Channel that were or could have been asserted in the Actions, or in any future action by the Claimants against the City of Carson, whether asserted or unasserted, whether accrued or hereafter accrued, foreseen or unforeseen, contingent or absolute, known or unknown, based on facts known or only discovered in the future, anticipated or unanticipated.

Claimants understand that the Settlement Amount is the only payment the City of Carson will make in connection with this Agreement that is recoverable, in part, by any Claimant.

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FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS:

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT

THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR

SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF

EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR

HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER
SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.

BEING AWARE OF SAID CODE SECTION, PLAINTIFFS HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE

ANY RIGHTS THEY MAY HAVE THEREUNDER, AS WELL AS UNDER ANY OTHER STATUTES OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLES OF SIMILAR EFFECT. CLAIMANTS

ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS WAIVER IS AN ESSENTIAL AND

MATERIAL TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT WITHOUT SUCH WAIVER, THIS AGREEMENT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF CARSON.

Claimants hereby intentionally waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under any law of any jurisdiction providing to the contrary, or any public policy that would limit or render void, voidable, or unenforceable any provision of this Agreement or any Release.

2.4. The Parties acknowledge that at no time has the City of Carson made any representations, promises, or statements (whether oral or written) regarding the meaning, scope, benefits, or obligations arising from the Agreement, except as set forth in the Agreement. The Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel warrant and represent that they have not been induced to enter into this Agreement on the basis of any other representations, promises, or statements (whether oral or written) made by the City of Carson at any time. And the City of Carson makes no agreement or promise to do, or omit to do, any act or thing not set forth herein.

III. COMPENSATION

3.1. The City of Carson and Claimants agree that the total settlement amount paid by the City of Carson in accordance with this Agreement shall be One Million T wo Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($1,250,000.00) (the “Settlement Amount”). Should the payment of the Settlement Amount occur, the consideration set forth in each Claimant’s Release shall operate as a complete accord and satisfaction of all Claims of such Claimants.

3.2. Within seven (7) days of the establishment of the QSF Account, Lead Counsel will provide Defense Counsel with a taxpayer identification number and wire transfer instructions for the delivery, in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions contained in Article I V, of the Settlement Amount into the QSF Account.

3.3. Within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement, Lead Counsel will retain, at Lead Counsel’s expense, the QSF Trustee and the Claims Administrator.

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and costs payable or paid to Plaintiffs’ Counsel, except insofar as the City of Carson will hold back and pay certain percentages of the Settlement Amount in conformance with CMO No. 8 in the Actions as described in Section 3.6 below.

3.5. On or before February 15, 2026, Plaintiffs’ Counsel will deliver Releases for at least 98% of settling Claimants.

3.6. The City of Carson will, consistent with Section I(B) of CMO No. 8 and Amendment to CMO No. 8, hold back and pay 7% of the Settlement Amount into the Dominguez Channel Litigation Common Benefit Attorney Fee Fund (the “Fee Fund”). The payment shall be made to Dominguez Channel Litigation Common Benefit Attorney Fee Fund (Lead Counsel shall provide the account number to Defense Counsel upon final execution of this Agreement ). The City of Carson will also, consistent with Section I(C) of CMO No. 8, hold back and pay 2% of the Settlement Amount into the Dominguez Channel Litigation Common Benefit Attorney Cost Fund (the “Cost Fund”). The payment shall be made to Dominguez Channel Litigation Common Benefit Attorney Cost Fund ( Lead Counsel shall provide the account number to Defense Counsel upon final execution of this Agreement). Such payments by the City of Carson into the Fee Fund and Cost Fund shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Article IV, and in no event shall either of such payments be due until after all other C onditions of P ayment of the Settlement Amount described in Article IV are satisfied.

3.7. The City of Carson will, pursuant to this Agreement, hold back 2% of the Settlement Funds (“Holdback Amount”). The Holdback Amount shall be released paid, if at all, only as set forth in section 4.1.

IV. CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT OF SETTLEMENT AMOUNT

4.1. Subject to the withholdings described above in sections 3.6 and 3.7, the Settlement Amount will be due and paid, in accordance with sections 4.2 and 4.3 below, ninety (90) days after the latest of all of the following occurs:
(1) the Court issues an order determining this settlement is in good faith under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 877.6;
(2) the receipt by the City of Carson of a Claimant Release and Covenant Not to Sue (Exhibit B) signed by (a) 98% of the Bellwether Trial Pool and 98% of the Discovery- Pool Claimants whose claims have not been dismissed with prejudice, or whose dismissals have been vacated, as of February 15, 2026 and (b) 98% of the other Claimants whose claims have not been dismissed with prejudice (if not a minor) or without prejudice (if a minor), or whose dismissals have been vacated, as of February 15, 2026;
(3) receipt by Defense Counsel of a fully executed W- 9 form by Lead Counsel or other form necessary to effectuate payments by the City of Carson into the QSF Account, the Cost Fund, and the Fee Fund—the name on each W- 9 Form must match exactly the name on each of the three respective accounts; and
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(4) receipt by Defense Counsel of either (a) a completed and signed Exhibit C(1), if the Claimant was not eligible for Medicare or Medi-Cal during the time he or she suffered or received medical treatment for his or her alleged injuries or damages, or (b) completed and signed Exhibits C(2) and C(3), if the Claimant was eligible for Medicare or Medi-Cal during the time he or she suffered or received medical treatment for his or her alleged injuries or damages, to assist the City of Carson in their determination of whether such Claimant’s claims must be reported to CMS. After Lead Counsel delivers Releases from Claimants to satisfy this Section and Section 3.5, Lead Counsel shall continue to use best efforts to obtain and deliver to Defense Counsel Releases from 100% of Claimants. If Lead Counsel delivers Releases from 99% of Claimants on or before February 15, 2026, the City of Carson shall pay 50% of the Holdback Amount described in Section 3.7 into the QSF, in accordance with Section

4.2 and 4.3; if Lead Couns el delivers Releases from 100% of Claimants on or before February 15, 2026, the City of Carson shall pay 100% of the Holdback Amount described in Section 3.7 into the QSF, in accordance with Section 4.2 and 4.3.

4.2. Beginning on the first day of the first month after Lead Counsel receives completed and signed Releases from Claimants, Lead Counsel will transmit to City of Carson such completed and signed Releases in monthly batches, with transmissions to occur on the first day of every month by email to Erika Green ([email protected]), or as otherwise specified by Defense Counsel subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement. Lead Counsel will additionally transmit a spreadsheet of the sort filed with the Court in advance of every Further Status Conference, but updated to reflect the status of each Claimant’s Release, including, at minimum, whether or not each Claimant has signed a Release that has been delivered to Defense Counsel. If all conditions set forth in subsections (1) – (4) of Section 4.1 have been satisfied by January 31, 2026, the City of Carson shall pay the Settlement Amount, less amounts described in Section 3.5 and 3.6, directly into the QSF Account, provided that the taxpayer identification and wire instructions, or other documentation necessary to effectuate such payment, have been provided to Defense Counsel by such date.

4.3. If, despite the best efforts of the Parties, the conditions set forth in subsections (1) – (4) of Section 4.1 have not been completed by March 1, 2026, or such other date as the Parties may mutually agree upon in writing, the City of Carson, at its sole option, may terminate and cancel this Agreement, cancelling their obligations under the Agreement and allowing Claimants’ claims against the City of Carson to proceed to trial (or other dispositive motion practice) (as referenced in the Recitals and paragraph 3.5, above), and thereafter as may be permitted by Order of the Court.

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V. NO PORTION OF THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT SHALL BE DISBURSED TO

ANY CLAIMANT UNTIL (I) THAT CLAIMANT HAS PROVIDED A COMPLETED

AND SIGNED RELEASE AND (II) ALL LIENS OR CLAIMS, IF ANY, AGAINST THAT CLAIMANT’S INDIVIDUAL SHARE OF THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT HAVE BEEN

RESOLVED, OR ADEQUATE PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE TO RESOLVE THEM BY SETTING ASIDE A RESERVE FROM THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT. ONCE THE

SETTLEMENT AMOUNT HAS BEEN PAID INTO THE QSF ACCOUNT, THE FUNDS

NECESSARY TO PAY THE CLAIMS BY THE INDIVIDUAL CLAIMANTS,

INCLUDING ANY RESERVES, SET ASIDES, OR LIENS, WILL BE THE SOLE

RESPONSIBILITY OF LEAD COUNSEL AND/OR THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR, AND PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD

HARMLESS THE RELEASED DEFENDANTS FROM ANY CLAIMS CONCERNING

THE ALLOCATION OR DISBURSEMENT OF THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ITS EXHIBITS. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND

COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES

5.1. In addition to other representations, warranties, and covenants included herein and in the Exhibits , Lead Counsel, on behalf of Plaintiffs’ Counsel , and Claimants represent and warrant and/or covenant that:
(a) Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel, have full power and authority to execute this Agreement individually, and on behalf of each Claimant and all Plaintiffs’ Counsel , and to consummate the transactions provided for herein and to perform their obligations hereunder in a full and timely manner in accordance with the provisions hereof; (b) Though nothing in this Agreement is intended to restrict the rights of Plaintiffs’ Counsel to practice law within the meaning of Rule 5.6(b) of the California Rules of Professional Conduct or other applicable professional or ethical rules, Plaintiffs’ Counsel represent that they have each made their best efforts to identify, represent, and file Claims on behalf of all persons, including minors, who claim to have been affected by the Odor Event—and they have no present intent to solicit or represent any new clients, including minors, or file any new or amended complaints, in connection with claims against the City of Carson relating to the Odor Event.

Plaintiffs’ Counsel further represent that, pursuant to their engagement letters with their respective clients, they will not represent any Claimant who refuses or fails to sign a Release in any future proceeding (i.e. a separate action filed after the execution of this Agreement) against the Released Defendants relating to the Odor Event or any other odors emanating from or around the Dominguez Channel or any other facility owned, used, or operated by the City of Carson. (c) This Agreement and all associated releases have been duly authorized and executed by or on behalf of, and constitute valid, legal , and binding obligations of each Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel, enforceable according to their terms. (d) No portion of any Claim arising out of or in any way connected with or related to the matters released herein , or any portion of any recovery or settlement to which Claimants may be entitled , has been assigned or transferred by Claimants to any person, firm, Docusign Envelope ID: D83B2153-81C3-4CAD-9C51-0075B4A47483 01271.0035 2055361.1 10
corporation, or entity in any manner including by way of subrogation, operation of law , or otherwise.
(e) Lead Counsel and Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel will use best efforts to obtain a Release executed by each Claimant and to obtain the continued compliance by such Claimants with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, including the Exhibits and the Release.
(f) Lead Counsel and Individual Plaintiff’s Counsel will use best efforts to complete and timely file appropriate Petitions for Approval of Compromise for minors and all other Claimants whose compromises require court approval to be effective. (g) Lead Counsel and Individual Plaintiff’s Counsel will within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement, make best efforts to inform the Claimants of the essential terms of this Agreement and recommend to 100% of Claimants to enter in this Agreement and complete and sign the Release and other applicable Exhibits.
(h) The City of Carson agrees that, should it terminate the Agreement under Section 4.3, or should the Agreement fail to receive approval by the City Council, it will not then argue that California’s Five -Year Rule bar s Claimants’ Claims, and that it will consent, if necessary, to a reasonable extension of the Five-Year Rule to allow Claimants’ Claims against the City of Carson to be tried notwithstanding any lapse of the Five-Year Rule.

5.2. The City of Carson intends to obtain a Court order determining that the settlement contemplated by this Agreement has been made in good faith. Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel agree and warrant that this Agreement has been negotiated and entered into in good faith for the purpose of resolving disputed and uncertain claims. At Defense Counsel’s request, Lead Counsel will support a motion seeking a Court order determining that the settlement contemplated by this Agreement has been made in good faith, and no Plaintiffs’ Counsel will oppose such motion or fail to provide reasonable, timely support requested by Defense Counsel, including such requests communicated by email.

5.3. The City of Carson represents and warrant s that the person executing this Agreement on its behalf has or have authority to do so, that the signature will be verified by the City Clerk for full authorization to perform its obligations hereunder in a full and timely manner in accordance with the provisions hereof, subject to the approvals by the City Council.

5.4. Plaintiffs’ Counsel understands that the City of Carson may be required to report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) or similar state agencies certain settlements entered into with beneficiaries of Medicare and/or other benefits. CMS may seek reimbursement for such portions of any settlement payment that are duplicative of certain amounts that were paid through Medicare or similar state benefits. Plaintiffs’ Counsel and Claimants agree to cooperate with the City of Carson, Defense C ounsel, or other representatives of the City of Carson to determine whether the settlement of any such Claimant’s Claims must be reported to CMS. In furtherance of these obligations, a ll Claimants who are natural persons must complete and sign, as appropriate, either Exhibit C(1), if the Claimant was not eligible for Medicare or Medi-Cal during the time he or she suffered or received medical treatment for his or her alleged Docusign Envelope ID: D83B2153-81C3-4CAD-9C51-0075B4A47483 01271.0035 2055361.1 11
injuries or damages, or Exhibits C(2) and C(3), if the Claimant was eligible for Medicare or Medi- Cal during the time he or she suffered or received medical treatment for his or her alleged injuries or damages, to assist the City of Carson in their determination of whether such Claimant’s claims must be reported to CMS.

VI. LIENS AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS

6.1. Within sixty (60) days of execution of this Agreement, Defense Counsel will notify Lead Counsel of any liens they are or become aware of imposed by Medicare, Medi -Cal, or any other State-run medical insurance program outside of California similar to Medi -Cal for those Claimants who have such liens imposed (“Medical Insurance Liens”) and Lead Counsel will notify Defense Counsel of any Medical Insurance Liens or other liens of which they are aware. To the extent Defense Counsel or Lead Counsel become aware of Medical Insurance Liens after 60 days of the execution of this Agreement, they will, respectively, make reasonable efforts to inform their counterpart within thirty (30) days of their becoming aware of any such Medical Insurance Liens.

6.2. Within fifteen (15) days of receiving information from Medicare, Medi-Cal or any other State-run medical insurance programs outside of California similar to Medi-Cal concerning any liens against the settlement, the Parties shall provide such information to the QSF Trustee, who will determine the appropriate amount of Held Settlement Funds to be set aside from the Settlement Amount to fully and finally satisfy all such liens.

6.3. For those Claimants who are not subject to any Medical Insurance Liens or other claims or liens identified by the exchange of information pursuant to Section 6.1, no set aside of Held Settlement Funds is required and the appropriate portion of the Settlement Amount may be disbursed to those Claimants by the QSF Trustee, subject to the other provisions of this Agreement.

6.4. For each Claimant who is subject to Medical Insurance Liens or other claims or liens identified by the exchange of information pursuant to Section 6.1, the full amount of any such claim or lien shall remain in the QSF Account until such liens have been resolved, satisfied, or extinguished, or Medicare/CMS, Medi -Cal, or any other State -run medical insurance program outside of California similar to Medi- Cal, has provided documentation confirming compliance with a lesser set-aside requirement, if any.

6.5. If any dispute arises concerning the lien resolution provisions set forth in the Agreement, the parties agree that the Court will retain jurisdiction to resolve any such dispute.

6.6. Nothing set forth above shall prevent the City of Carson from undertaking any and all reporting requirements it believes it is legally obligated to undertake before the City of Carson disburses any funds; provided, however, that the City of Carson must comply with any such reporting requirement(s) it believes are necessary in a prompt and timely manner.

6.7. Lead Counsel represent that they will use their best efforts to obtain an order of the Court approving any compromises or settlements with minor Claimants pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 372 and California Rule of Court 7.950 et seq., including approval of the settlement amount paid to each minor Claimant and the attorneys’ fees charged to each minor Claimant.

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VII. RELEASE AND RATIFICATION -- DISMISSALS

7.1. Lead Counsel represent that they will use their best efforts to provide to the City of Carson the Release attached as Exhibit B signed by each Claimant (or by a legal representative legally authorized to sign on behalf of each of the Claimant) ratifying the release provided by Lead Counsel on behalf of Claimants pursuant to Section 5.1(a) of this Agreement.

7.2. The City of Carson shall retain, but shall not file , executed Releases except to the extent necessary to (i) defend against further claims brought by a releasing Claimant or (ii) move for the Court’s approval of a good-faith settlement motion.

VIII. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS

8.1. Plaintiffs’ Counsel acknowledge and agree that all attorneys’ fees and costs arising from or in any way connected to the Actions, the general release and specific releases, the Release, or execution of this Agreement shall be taken from the Settlement Amount, and the City of Carson shall not play any role in the allocation or approval of such fees and costs except insofar as the City of Carson complies with CMO No. 8 for a set-aside in the Alvarez matter.

8.2. Each Party shall bear its own costs and fees in the Actions, including any costs and fees associated with the drafting, execution, and satisfaction of this Agreement.

IX. DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION

9.1. From and after the time the Settlement Amount has been paid into the QSF Account, Claimants and their Individual Counsel hereby jointly and severally agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Carson and Defense Counsel, from the following:
(a) Any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, by or on behalf of any Claimant, re -asserting, in whole or in part, any Claims or allegations concerning the Odor Event or other odors that have been dismissed, settled, or released pursuant to this Agreement or any Release; (b) Any and all liens, claims, damages, costs , and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, asserted by or on behalf of any Claimant concerning the settlement contemplated by this Agreement, or any other person claiming an interest in th is settlement, including any medical, legal , or governmental liens relating to this settlement, the Odor Event, or any other odor allegedly associated with the Dominguez Channel or the City of Carson;
(c) Any and all liens, claims, damages, costs , and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, resulting from or concerning the distribution of the Settlement Amount, or any interest allegedly payable thereon, including any disputes among any attorneys claiming to have represented Claimants, and the fees or costs taken or held back from the Settlement Amount in accordance with CMO No. 8; (d) Any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, resulting from the failure of any Claimant to execute Docusign Envelope ID: D83B2153-81C3-4CAD-9C51-0075B4A47483 01271.0035 2055361.1 13
the Release or act in accordance with the terms of the Release or this Agreement, from any Claimant seeking to refute, object , or deny that Lead Counsel or another Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel signing this Agreement or any Release has a duly authorized power of attorney to release such Claims on behalf of the Claimant, or from any failure by Lead Counsel to deliver any Release in accordance with Article IV to Defense Counsel. Such indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, circumstances where a Claimant does not execute the Release, as well as circumstances where a Claimant who does execute the Release, later acts contrary to its terms; (e) Any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, resulting from a breach of any representation or warranty contained herein, or a failure to perform any agreement contained herein by Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel;
(f) Any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, resulting from the failure to obtain an order of the Court approving any compromises or settlements with minor Claimants pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 372 and California Rule of Court 7.950 et seq., including approval of the settlement amount paid to each minor Claimant and the attorneys’ fees charged to each minor Claimant; and
(g) To the extent attributable, in whole or in part, by any failure of and Claimant or Individual Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s failure to provide information required by this Agreement or requested by the City of Carson or Defense Counsel, a ny and all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as civil penalties and fines, resulting from any failure to report necessary information, improper or incomplete reporting of necessary information, failure to pay or completely pay any liens, or failure to resolve, satisfy, or extinguish any liens to Medicare, Medicare/CMS, Medi -Cal or any other State -run medical insurance programs outside of California similar to Medi -Cal as required by law, whether such claims, damages, costs, expenses, fees, penalties, or fines are imposed on Claimants, Plaintiffs’ Counsel , the City of Carson, or Defense Counsel.

9.2. Claimants and their Individual Counsel acknowledge and agree that it is solely Claimants’ responsibility, not the responsibility of the City of Carson or its attorneys or insurers, to reimburse Medicare, Medicare/CMS, Medi -Cal or any other State -run medical insurance programs outside of California similar to Medi -Cal, and private insurance carrier or provider for payments made on behalf of Claimants that are determined to be due and owing, and Claimants and their Individual Counsel specifically indemnify and hold harmless the City of Carson for any such claims made against them.

X. PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

10.1. Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel agree that they will not comment upon the Agreement or Settlement Amount to any media representative except to provide a neutral statement confirming that the claims against the City of Carson have been settled. Provided, however, that the City of Carson has public responsibilities to announce the fact and terms of the Settlement Agreement and may be required under the terms of the California Public Records Act to release further information about the settlement if so requested by a third party. Nothing in this Docusign Envelope ID: D83B2153-81C3-4CAD-9C51-0075B4A47483 01271.0035 2055361.1 14
provision shall limit the City of Carson ’s ability to comply with laws requiring disclosure of information to the public.

Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel further agree that they will not publicly make or express any comment, whether asserted as fact or opinion, criticizing or disparaging City of Carson in any way connected to the Claims, the Odor Event, or any other odors.

XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

11.1. Unless otherwise provided herein, any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to the others shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier or facsimile transmission or mailed by certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested (such mailed notice to be effective on the date such receipt is acknowledged), as follows:

If to the City of Carson:

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Attention: Norman A. Dupont and Erika D. Green
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200
Riverside, California, 92507
Tel: (951) 241-7338
Fax: (949) 223-1180
With a copy by email to [email protected]; [email protected]

If to Claimants or Plaintiffs’ Counsel:

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
Attention: Gary Praglin, Kelly Weil and Theresa Vitale
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 3088
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 392-2008
Fax: (310 392-0111
With a copy by email to [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

11.2. This Agreement shall be governed, enforced, construed, and interpreted, and the rights of the Parties determined in accordance with the laws of , the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11.3. No supplement, modification, or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the Parties to be bound thereby. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not si milar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

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other provision of this Agreement; (b) the application of such provision in any other circumstances; and (c) the validity or enforceability of this Agreement as a whole, provided, however, that if the term declared void or unenforceable is material to the Party for whom such term provided a benefit or protection, that Party may seek other remedies, including, without limitation, rescission or reformation.

11.5. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and may be delivered electronically or by facsimile, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same binding instrument. The Agreement and any Exhibit may be signed electronically, provided that the signature pages be verified by DocuSign.

11.6. The headings of the Sections herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

11.7. The Parties hereto acknowledge that Lead Counsel are acting as the representatives of and on behalf of all Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel . Any action taken, or document, instruction, or notice executed by Lead Counsel in accordance with this Agreement and the releases shall bind all the Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel , and the City of Carson shall be justified and fully protected in acting in accordance with any written document, instruction, or notice given to it hereunder and believed by them to have been executed by Lead Counsel.

11.8. The City of Carson, Claimants, and Plaintiffs’ Counsel shall (at their sole cost and expense) at any time and from time to time, upon reasonable request, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, and cause to be done, executed, acknowledged, and delivered, all such further acts, releases, assignments, or assurances as may be reasonably required in order to carry out the intent of this Agreement—which is to effectuate the total and irrevocable release of the City of Carson from any and all claims relating to the Odor Event in exchange for their payment of the Settlement Amount.

11.9. Each of the Parties has participated in the drafting and preparation of the Agreement and this Agreement is the result of negotiations between all Parties. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed fairly and as a whole, according to its plain meaning and not strictly for or against any Party.

11.10. Should a disagreement arise over any Party’s obligations under this Agreement, the Parties agree that, prior to any enforcement action filed in any court, the Parties must and shall jointly request that a third party, possibly but not limited to the Hon. Daniel J. Buckley, attempt to mediate the dispute, with the third party neutral’s fees to be split evenly between the City of Carson, on one hand, and Claimant(s), by and through Lead Counsel, on the other hand.

11.11. CLAIMANTS HEREBY WARRANT THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS

AGREEMENT AND ITS EXHIBITS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, HAVE HAD IT FULLY

EXPLAINED TO THEM, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE ITS TERMS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates signed below.

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CITY OF CARSON

By:
_____________________________
Print Name—Lula Davis-Holmes
_____________________________
Signature
_____________________________
Title Mayor of the City of Carson
_____________________________
Date
ATTEST:

___________________________
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw
City Clerk

_____________________________
Date

Approved as to Form only:

By: __________________________________

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

CLAIMANTS

By:

Gary Praglin, Lead Counsel for Private
Plaintiffs

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RATIFICATION AND ADOPTION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND EXHIBITS BY PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL

The following law firms, on behalf of themselves and their predecessors, successors, assigns and affiliates, and being duly bound by the signatory below, hereby ratify and adopt the Confidential Settlement Agreement and General Release, including all Exhibits, by, between, and among, on the one hand, the City of Carson, and, on the other hand, the Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel and agree to all terms therein applicable to them.

Law Firm Name Print Name of Signatory Signature
ARYA LAW CENTER, P.C. Majid Safaie

THE BECKER LAW
GROUP
Todd B. Becker

BELAL HAMIDEH LAW,
P.C.

Belal Hamideh

COTCHETT, PITRE &

MCCARTHY LLP
Gary A. Praglin

GOLDSTEIN, GURBUZ &

ROBERTSON
Joy L. Robertson
GULDJIAN FASEL Harout Keosian
HAMASSIAN LAW APC Harout Keosian
JT LEGAL GROUP Harout Keosian
KEOSIAN LAW LLP Harout Keosian
KERMANI LLP Mohamad Ahmad
KIESEL LAW LLP Paul R. Kiesel
KJT LAW GROUP LLP Harout Keosian

KIRTLAND & PACKARD
LLP
Harout Keosian

MANDELL TRIAL

LAWYERS
Harout Keosian

MCCUNE LAW GROUP,

MCCUNE WRIGHT

AREVALO VERCOSKI

KUSEL WECK BRANDT
APC
Keena Patel

MCNICHOLAS &

MCNICHOLAS, LLP
Patrick McNicholas
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PARRIS LAW FIRM Ryan A. Crist

REDEFINE LAW FIRM,
INC.

Babak Lalezari

THE TORKZADEH LAW
FIRM
Harout Keosian

LAW OFFICES OF RAMIN
R. YOUNESSI, A

PROFESSIONAL LAW

CORPORATION
Setareh Panah

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EXHIBIT A
Private Plaintiffs’ Complaints

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Private Plaintiffs’ Complaints

1. Alvarez, et al v. Prologis, Inc., et al. 21STCV38929

2. Martinez, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 21STCV40714

3. Gutierrez, et al. v. Prologis, Inc., et al. 21STCV40942

4. Stout, et al. v. Prologis, Inc., et al. 21STCV41266

5. Aguilaxr(1), et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al.
21STCV41880

6. Abalos, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 21STCV45352

7. Aceves, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV01586

8. Britt, et al. v. Prologis, et al. 22STCV04725

9. Murdock v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV06513

10. Goodman, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV08340

11. Borillo, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV08420

12. Candido-Uy, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al.
22STCV08479

13. Douglas, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV08733

14. Chandler, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV08810

15. Harper, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV09043

16. Ablian, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV09613

17. Anduaga, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV10796

18. Ang, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV13080

19. Staben, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV13504

20. Johnson, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV13918

21. Mendez, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV13958

22. Robles, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV14237

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24. Allen, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV14326

25. Navies, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV14657

26. Aguilar(2), et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV17824

27. Braggs(1) v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV21536

28. Alvarez(2), et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV22111

29. Gomez, et al. v. City of Carson, et al. 22STCV23947

30. Rivera, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV25647

31. Perkins v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV29230

32. Berry(1) v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV30670

33. Braggs(2) v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV30986

34. Berry(2) v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV31013

35. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV31189

36. James, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV31270

37. Braggs(3) v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV31800

38. Garcia v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV32128

39. Ruiz, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV32181

40. Abrams, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV33184

41. Hoxey, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV33274

42. Auberry, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV34433

43. Begum, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV34887

44. Abiaoladapo, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV35650

45. Garcia, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV35917

46. Leone, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 22STCV36379

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48. Bell, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV37981

49. Abadilla, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV38122

50. Abdel-Hameed, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 22STCV38215

51. Acosta, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV00175

52. Alls, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV00633

53. Shaw, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV01638

54. Abadilla, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV01775

55. Berry, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV02027

56. Seals, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV02067

57. Angelito, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV02263

58. Claunch, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV05348

59. Amor, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV05474

60. Butler, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV05734

61. Dutt, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV05799

62. Hall, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV06284

63. Dumaz, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV07339

64. Banks, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. 23STCV15052

65. Bravo, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV15471

66. Mull, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV20716

67. Dixon, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV22119

68. Larkin, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV22490

69. Barello, et al. v. Prologis, Inc., et al. 23STCV22674

70. Avant, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 23STCV23491

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72. Jennings, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 24STCV10561

73. Delatore, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 24STCV22187

74. Moala, et al., v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 24STCV25647

75. Kelley (Benton), et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al.
24STCV29318

76. Murdock, et al., v. Prologis, Inc. et al. 24STCV30405

77. Smith (Allen), et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al.
25STCV23998

78. Jensen, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, et al. 25STCV26284

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EXHIBIT B
Claimant Release and Covenant Not to Sue
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CLAIMANT RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

FOR AND IN AND CONSIDERATION OF the payment that will be made by the City of Carson pursuant to the Confidential Settlement Agreement and General Release (“Agreement”) by, between and among the City of Carson on the one hand, and the undersigned Claimant, defined and described below as represented through their Individual Counsel, Claimant hereby ratifies and accepts the Agreement.

FURTHER, in consideration of the Agreement, and as further consideration for this Claimant Release and Covenant Not to Sue (“Release”), the undersigned Claimant and the City of Carson agree, represent, warrant, and covenant as follows:

AGREEMENT BY UNDERSIGNED CLAIMANT

1. The undersigned Claimant, individually and on behalf of Claimant’s respective agents, heirs, spouses, partners, significant others, family members, trusts, estates, executors, and anyone else asserting claims by or on behalf of the Claimant, irrevocably releases, absolves, and forever discharges the City of Carson from any and all past, present, or future Claims, including but not limited to any and all claims asserted in any Actions, whether or not such Actions have adopted any master complaints.

2. Claimant, individually and on behalf of Claimant’s respective agents, heirs, spouses, partners, significant others, family members, trusts, estates, executors, and anyone else asserting claims by or on behalf of the Claimant, for and in consideration of the covenants and payment set forth in the Agreement and herein, irrevocably covenants not to sue the City of Carson relating to the Odor Event or any other odors.

3. This Release is intended to be construed as broadly as possible to effect the intended purposes of the Agreement, including this Release, which purposes are to fully and finally resolve any and all possible claims against the City of Carson relating to the Odor Event or any other odors. This Release shall include, but is not limited to: (i) any and all Claims asserted or which could have been asserted in the Action, or which otherwise could be asserted in a future action; (ii) any and all Claims asserted, or which could have been asserted, against the City of Carson for all activities concerning or related to the defense of the Action or the Odor Event or other odors in Los Angeles County, California allegedly attributable to the Dominguez Channel in the Fall of 2021 (approximately October 3, 2021 to December 31, 2021); (iii) any and all past, present, and future Claims, demands, rights, remedies, obligations, actions, causes of action, liabilities, statutory violations, injunctive relief, damages, costs, expenses, sanctions, attorneys’ fees and/or losses of any and eve ry kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, property damage claims, personal injury claims, emotional distress claims, nuisance claims, wrongful death claims, loss of consortium claims, trespass c laims, punitive damages claims, claims for fear of future injury or disease, medical expenses, medical monitoring, pecuniary loss, and compensation of any nature whatsoever for any alleged injury, damage, expense, or harm whatsoever, whether or not such Cl aims have accrued or hereafter accrue, and in each case, that arise out of, or are in any matter related to the Odor Event
or other odors in Los Angeles County,
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(approximately October 3, 2021 to December 31, 2021) , including but not limited to any Claims related to any alleged release, discharge, emission, or leak, into the air, water, ground, groundwater, surface water, sewer system, publicly owned treatment works, or environment at large, of any substance or material containing or allegedly containing hydrogen sulfide, sulfur, chemicals, pollutants, metals, toxins, carcinogens, catalyst, contaminants, waste, particulates, or hazardous or allegedly hazardous const ituents, including but not limited to any gaseous, semi-solid, solid, or liquid substance or material, at any time at, under, in the vicinity of, or emanating from the Dominguez Channel or any of its operations, broadly construed; (iv) any and all Claims that may be asserted against the City of Carson for all activities concerning or related to the allocation between and among Claimants of the S ettlement Amount to be paid by the City of Carson pursuant to the Agreement.

THIS RELEASE IS A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE APPLYING TO ALL UNKNOWN

AND UNANTICIPATED INJURIES, DEATHS, OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF

THE ODOR EVENT AND THE ACTIONS, APPLYING AS WELL AS TO THOSE

NOW KNOWN OR DISCLOSED, AND THE UNDERSIGNED SPECIFICALLY

WAIVES ALL RIGHTS, CLAIMS, OR BENEFITS UNDER THE TERMS OF SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH SECTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO

CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING

PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST

IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF

EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF

KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE

MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER

SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED
PARTY.

CLAIMANT, BEING AWARE OF SAID CODE SECTION, HEREBY EXPRESSLY

WAIVES ANY RIGHTS HE OR SHE MAY HAVE THEREUNDER, AS WELL AS

UNDER ANY OTHER STATUTES OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLES OF SIMILAR EFFECT. CLAIMANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS WAI VER IS

AN ESSENTIAL AND MATERIAL TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT

WITHOUT SUCH WAIVER, THIS AGREEMENT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF CARSON.

4. Claimant acknowledges that discovery in the Actions has not ended and that he or she, or her counsel, may discover, or may have discovered, facts different from, or in addition to, those facts which he or she now knows or believes to be true, but agrees that this Release is now and shall remain effective notwithstanding the existence of the discovery of additional or different facts. Claimant intentionally waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits under and law of any jurisdiction providing to the contrary, or any public policy that would render void, voidable, or unenforceable any provision of this Release.

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5. Claimant confirms that he or she is represented in the Action by one of the Plaintiffs’ Counsel identified in Exhibit D to the Agreement and that his or her counsel , including but not limited to Lead Counsel, is and has been authorized to act as attorneys in fact for the undersigned, each with full power and authority to act together or along, including full power to execute the Agreement, and any and all amendments thereto, on behalf of the undersigned, and the undersigned hereby ratifies the execution of the Agreement by such attorney or attorneys on his or her behalf and authorizes any other actions by such attorney or attorneys have done or may do in order to perform the undersigned’s obligations under the Agreement or under this Release. The undersigned further agrees to abide by all terms and conditions of the Agreement.

6. The undersigned acknowledges that if all the conditions in Article IV of the Agreement are not satisfied by February 15, 2026, or such other dates as the Parties to the Agreement may agree on, the City of Carson has the option of terminating the settlement, such that the Parties’ obligations under the Agreement are terminated and the Claims against the City of Carson may proceed.

7. The undersigned acknowledges that he or she has been advised by Lead Counsel and/or his or her counsel of the essential terms of the Agreement, and Claimant has had an opportunity to request or review a copy of the Agreement and discuss it with Plaintiffs’ Counsel or other legal counsel of Claimant’s choice.

AGREEMENT BY CITY OF CARSON

8. The City of Carson agrees to pay the Settlement Amount pursuant to the terms of, and subject to conditions in, the Agreement.

PAYMENTS TO THE UNDERSIGNED

9. The undersigned Claimant or representative acknowledges that the precise sum, if any, to be paid to the undersigned may not yet be determined. The undersigned Claimant will receive monies, if any, from an account established consistent with the terms set forth in the Agreement. Payment(s) will be distributed to the undersigned pursuant to arrangements made between the undersigned and his or her attorneys to be overseen by a third party neutral, and only upon the undersigned’s signing this Release. The undersigned Claimant understands and agrees that the City of Carson has no role in determining the amount of monies, if any, paid to Claimant or his or her attorney(s) or Lead Counsel or Plaintiffs’ Counsel, and, therefore, the City of Carson disclaims any knowledge of or obligation with respect to any such distributions or arrangements. Claimant agrees that he or she will not pursue any claims against the City of Carson concerning the allocation of any monies paid pursuant to the Agreement or concerning the allocation of any monies under the procedures set by the Claims Administrator or the QSF Trustee.

GENERAL TERMS

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with respect to any of the Actions or any other cause of action relating to the Odor Event or any other odors . Further, the undersigned is fully entitled and authorized to sign and bind the Claimant by this Release. The undersigned agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Carson from any claims by Claimant or any person or entity that claims to be entitled to receive monies from the Settlement Amount.

11. The undersigned Claimant warrants and represents that he or she is competent and authorized to enter into this Release on behalf of the party for whom he or she purports to sign.

12. This Release is executed without reliance upon any representation outside of this Release or the Agreement , including its Exhibits . The undersigned has carefully read and understands the contents of this Release and signs it voluntarily and free from duress.

13. This Release is governed by the laws of the State of California.

Accepted and agreed to by Claimant:
_____________________________
Plaintiff ID Number
_____________________________
Plaintiff Date of Birth
_____________________________
Print Name of Claimant (or Representative, if Applicable) _____________________________
Claimant Signature (or Representative, if Applicable)
_____________________________
Date

The foregoing Release was executed by the above-named Claimant or Representative _____________________________
Print Name of Plaintiffs’ Counsel and law firm, if applicable _____________________________
Attorney Signature
_____________________________
Date
Accepted and agreed to by:

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CITY OF CARSON

By:
_____________________________
Print Name
_____________________________
Signature
_____________________________
Title
_____________________________
Date

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EXHIBIT C(1)
Declaration of Medicare Non-Eligibility

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
MONIQUE ALVAREZ, et al.,

Plaintiffs,

PROLOGIS, INC., et al.,

Defendants.

CASE NO.: 21STCV38929

DECLARATION OF MEDICARE NON-

ELIGIBILITY

Assigned to the Hon. David S. Cunningham III,
Dept. 11

DECLARATION OF MEDICARE AND MEDI-CAL NON-ELIGIBILITY
I, ______________________, am over the age of eighteen (18) and am competent to be a witness in this matter. I have personal knowledge of the facts set forth herein.

I understand that in reaching a settlement, the parties have considered the interests of Medicare and Medi-Cal in recovering conditional payments made for medical treatment rendered as a result of the claim that is the subject of my above- captioned lawsuit.

I have provided my Social Security Number and date of birth below. I understand that if I am a Medicare or Medi-Cal beneficiary and I do not provide the requested information, including a Health Insurance Claim Number, I may be violating obligations as a beneficiary to assist Medicare and/or Medi-Cal in coordinating benefits to pay my claim(s) correctly and promptly.

I hereby make the following representations and warranties in affirming that I am not eligible for Medicare or Medi-Cal:
(a) I have not applied for Medicare or Medi-Cal benefits. (b) Medicare or Medi-Cal have made no conditional payments for any medical expense or prescription expense related to the claimed injury. (c) I am not, nor have I ever been a Medicare or Medi-Cal beneficiary. (d) I am not currently receiving Social Security Disability Benefits. (e) I have not applied for Social Security Disability Benefits. (f) I have not been denied Social Security Disability Benefits. (g) I have not appealed from a denial of Social Security Disability Benefits. (h) I am not in End Stage Renal Failure.

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(i) I have not been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
(j) No liens, including but not limited to liens for medical treatment of the claimed injury, by hospitals, physicians, or medical providers of any kind, have been filed for the treatment of injuries sustained as related to the above-captioned lawsuit.

I assume all responsibility for all liens related to the treatment of the claimed injury, including those asserted by Medicare or Medi -Cal or any other entity pursuant to the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act and/or the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and/or similar state laws or regulations.

I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury of the laws of the State of California and upon personal knowledge that the contents of this Declaration are true.

Plaintiff Date of Birth Last 5 digits of Plaintiff’s
Social Security Number

Date

Plaintiff Signature

Plaintiff ID Number

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EXHIBIT C(2)
Medicare Confidential Reporting Information (FORM B)
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Pursuant to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Action of 2007 (Rev 04-13)

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Case Name: X Case Number X 17. State of Venue:

Defendant Name:

Is the injured party presently or has he/she ever qualified for or been enrolled in Medicare Yes
No

Section A ALLEGED INJURED PARTY INFORMATION (If living, provide address in Section G)

4. Medicare Claim Number: X
(also known as HICN)

5. Social Security Number: X 6. Injured Party Last Name: X (Please print name as it appears on Social Security card.)

7. Injured Party First Name: X
(Please print name exactly as it appears on Social Security card.)

8. Injured Party Middle Name X
(Please print name exactly as it appears on Social Security card.)

9.Gender:

Male
Female

10. Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY)
//
Deceased?
Yes
No

Date of Death: (MM/DD/YYYY) X
Section B ALLEGED INCIDENT INFORMATION

12. CMS Date of Incident: Please state the date of the accident or date of first exposure, ingestion, or implantation with respect to settling defendant’s product and/or premises (MM/DD/YYYY): X

13. Industry Date of Incident: X
state the date of accident or date of last exposure, ingestion, or implantation with respect to settling defendant’s product and/or premises (MM/DD/YYYY):

15. Alleged Cause of Injury, Illness or Incident (“e” codes only – no “v” codes) optional field:

19. ICD-9 Diagnosis Code 1 (no decimal):

Provide valid ICD-9-CM Codes for any injury or illness you allege arose from the allegations made against settling defendant.

21. ICD -9 Diagnosis
Code 2:

23. ICD -9 Diagnosis
Code 3:

25. ICD -9 Diagnosis
Code 4:

27. ICD -9 Diagnosis
Code 5:

29. ICD-9 Diagnosis
Code 6:

Description of Illness/Injury (Free Form Text Description):

Section C ALLEGED INJURED PARTY’S ATTORNEY or OTHER REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION

84. Claimant Representative Type (please check one):

A=Attorney
P=Power of Attorney
G=Guardian/Conservator
O=Other

85. Claimant Representative Last
Name:

86. Claimant Representative First
Name:

85. Claimant Firm Name:

88. TIN/EIN, if Firm Entity; SSN. if Individual: 89-90. Representative Mailing Address:

91. City:

92. State:

91. City:

92. State:

91. City:

OPTIONAL
Section D
CLAIMANT INFORMATION (Use only if Alleged Injured Party in Section A is deceased) If Section D Claimant has a representative other than Section C Representative, complete Section F 104. Claimant Relationship to Alleged Injured Party (please check one) : E=Estate (Individual) X=Estate (Entity)
F=Family (Individual)
F=Family (Entity)
O=Other (Individual)
Z=Other (Entity)

105. TIN/EIN (Social Security, if individuals): X 106. Claimant Last Name: X 107. Claimant First Name: X 108. Claimant Middle Initial:
109. Claimant Entity/Organization Name: X
110. Mailing Address: X
112. City: X 113.State: X 114. Zip Code+4:

X
116. Phone:

117. Ext. (if any):

Section E SETTLEMENT INFORMATION
100. Date of Settlement: 101. Amount of Settlement:

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Section
A-LOC

LOSS OF CONSORTIUM PLAINTIFF INFORMATION

THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY IF THE NON -EXPOSED PLAINTIFF(S) ALLEGES LOSS OF CONSORTIUM, IS

MEDICARE ELIGIBLE AND EFFECTIVELY RELEASES MEDICAL CARE/TREATMENT

PROVIDE ESTATE INFORMATION IN SECTION D
4-LOC. Medicare Claim Number: (also known as HICN)
5-LOC. Social Security Number: 6-LOC. Last Name:
(Please print name exactly as it appears on Social Security card.) 7-LOC. First Name:

(Please print name exactly as it appears on Social Security card.) 8-LOC. Middle Name:

(Please print name/initial exactly as it appears on Social Security card.) 9-LOC Gender:

Male
Female

10-LOC. Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) Deceased?
Yes
No

Date of Death: (MM/DD/YYYY):
15-LOC. Alleged Cause of Injury, Illness or Incident (“e” codes only – no “v” codes):

(Use “NOINJ” code if LOC claimant did not have treatment nor submit medical expense to Medicare, if NOINJ is used here, it must be used in Field 19-LOC) 19-LOC. ICD-9 Diagnosis:

(Use “NOINJ” code if LOC claimant did not have treatment nor submit medical expense to Medicare, if NOINJ is used here, it must be used in Field 15-LOC)

___ ________________________________ _______ ______________________________ Signature of Attorney representing Plaintiff/Claimant(s) Date Printed Name The signature of the attorney hereto constitutes a certificate by him/her that he/she has read the information supplied in this form and that all information stated herein is well grounded in fact to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief formed after reasonably inquiry. *Numbers reflect claim input file field numbers, as set forth in Version 3.4 of the Official NGHP User Guide by CMS.

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EXHIBIT C(3)
Confidential Settlement Agreement and General Release
Medicare and Medi-Cal Addendum

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CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE

MEDICARE AND MEDI-CAL ADDENDUM

In further consideration for the Agreement1 to which this Medicare and Medi -Cal Addendum is attached and incorporated herein, the Released Defendants rely on the following representations and warrranties made by the undersigned Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel.

I. Representations and Warranties
Claimant, Plaintiffs ’ Counsel, and the Released Defendants agree that all representations and warranties herein shall survive settlement.

A. Medicare Secondary Payer
Claimant and Plaintiff s’ Counsel acknowledge and agree that the parties hereto have taken reasonable steps from the beginning of this action to comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 1395y and the related rules and regulations (hereinafter, colelctively “MSP”) , including state rules and regulations applicable to Medi-Cal.

B. MSP Applicability

1. Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel represent and warrant that the undersigned Claimant is or was Medicare or Medi-Cal eligible;

2. Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel contend that the evidence establishes that Claimant was exposed to the Odor Event for which the Released Defendants are responsible, at least in part;

3. Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel are aware of Medicare’s and/or Medi -Cal’s potential interest in the Agreement to the extent Medicare and/or Medi-Cal has made any conditional payment for medical services or items received by Claimant, pursuant to MSP, and related to the alleged injury or illness giving rise to the Agreement, and arising from or related to the matters forming the basis of the claims against the Released Defendants by Claimant;

4. Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel represent and warrant that they have provided the information to the Released Defendants necessary to comply with the reporting of this settlement to Medicare and/or Medi-Cal;
C. Claimant’s Responsbility for Reimbursement of Medicare and/or Medi-Cal Claims

1. Claimant represents and warrants that it is his or her responsibility to reimburse Medicare and/or Medi-Cal;

2. Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel represent and warrant that, in exchange for payment of the Settlement Amount by the Released Defendants, Plainitffs’ Counsel shall direct the

1 Capitalized terms used but not specifically defined in this Medicare Addendum shall have the meaning set forth in the Confidential Settlement Agreement and General Release.

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Claims Administrator to withhold and retain in the QSF Account settlement funds sufficient to settle and satisfy any Medicare and/or Medi -Cal final demand (“Held Settlement Funds”).

3. The amount of the Held Settlement Funds will be at least equal to the total medical costs related to injuries allegedly caused by the Odor Event (the “Claimant’s Odor Event Medical Costs”). Held Settlement Funds will be held until a letter documenting the conditional payment amount, dated after notification of this settlement, is received from Medicare and/or Medi-Cal. Upon receipt of such documentation, funds in excess of the Claimant’s Odor Event Medical Costs may be released to Claimant. For the avoidance of doubt, no Held Settlement Funds will be released to any Claimant or any other person or entity aside from Medicare and/or Medi-Cal until the Medicare and/or Medi-Cal claims, if any, arising from or related to the Odor Event, have been satisfied, waived, or otherwise resolved.

Prior to the release of any Held Settlement Funda to Claimant, such resolution shall be demonstrated to the Released Defendants by Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s providing proof from Medicare and/or Medi-Cal of payment of claims, satisfaction, waiver, or other resolution.

II. Indemnification
In addition to and without limiting any other language in the Release, Claimant agrees to indemnify and hold harmelss the Released Defendants from any and all Medicare and/or Medi- Cal claims that have been or may in the future be related to, arise out of, or have any connection with MSP and are related to this settlement.

This indemnification obligation includes all damages and costs incurred by the Released Parties, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees in current by or on behalf of any Released Party, fines and penalties, multipliers, costs, interst, expenses, and judgments.

III. Reliance on Representations and Warranties
In agreeing to the pay the Settlement Amount, the Released Defendants and the Released Defendants are relying in the representations and warranties of Claimant and Plainitffs’ Counsel regarding Claimant’s M edicare and/or Medi-Cal status and the actions Claimant and Plaintiffs’ Counsel have represented that they have taken or will take to satisfy any and all Medicare and/or Medi-Cal claims pertaining to the matters forming the basis of Claimant’s claims in the Actions.

If the above representations are not correct or are not performed, it is acknowledged and agreed that Claimant may be in material breach of this Medicare and Medi -Cal Addendum, and the Released Defendants shall be entitled to receive the complete repayment of any payment of the Settlement Amount distributed to Claimant. In addition, Claimant indemnifies the Released Defendants for any damages, legal fees, costs, or expenses associated with Claimant’s failure to adhere to the represntations and warranties contained herein. Further, nothing contained within this Medicare and Medi -Cal Addendum shall be construed to limit the rights of the Released Defendants to pursue any available rem edies at law or in equity for breach of the Agreement, including this Medicare and Medi-Cal Addendum.

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The parties agree that this settlement is not full, final, and enforceabile and the Court shall retain jurisdiction of the case until necessary closing documents, including Medicare and/or Medi-Cal reporting information, have been received by the Released Defendants.

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Accepted and agreed to by Claimant:
_____________________________
Plaintiff ID Number
_____________________________
Print Name of Claimant (or Representative, if Applicable) _____________________________
Claimant Signature (or Representative, if Applicable)
_____________________________
Date

Accepted and agreed to by Plaintiffs’ Counsel
_____________________________
Print Name of Plaintiffs’ Counsel and law firm, if applicable _____________________________
Attorney Signature
_____________________________
Date

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EXHIBIT D

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RATIFICATION AND ADOPTION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BY
PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL

The following law firms, on behalf of themselves and their predecessors, successors, assigns and affiliates, and being duly bound by the signatory below, hereby ratify and adopt the Confidential Settlement Agreement and General Release dated __________________________, 2025 by, between, and among, on the one hand, the City of Carson and, on the other hand, the Claimants and Plaintiffs’ Counsel, by and through Lead Counsel.

Law Firm Name Print Name of Signatory Signature
ARYA LAW CENTER, P.C. Majid Safaie

THE BECKER LAW
GROUP
Todd B. Becker

BELAL HAMIDEH LAW,
P.C.

Belal Hamideh

COTCHETT, PITRE &

MCCARTHY LLP
Gary A. Praglin

GOLDSTEIN, GURBUZ &

KIRTLAND & PACKARD
LLP
Harout Keosian

MANDELL TRIAL

LAWYERS
Harout Keosian

MCCUNE LAW GROUP,

MCCUNE WRIGHT

AREVALO VERCOSKI

KUSEL WECK BRANDT
APC
Keena Patel

MCNICHOLAS &

MCNICHOLAS, LLP
Patrick McNicholas
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PARRIS LAW FIRM Ryan A. Crist

REDEFINE LAW FIRM,
INC.

Babak Lalezari

THE TORKZADEH LAW
FIRM
Harout Keosian

LAW OFFICES OF RAMIN
R. YOUNESSI, A

PROFESSIONAL LAW

CORPORATION
Setareh Panah

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CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 23. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Roobik Galoosian, Risk Manager RM Risk Management Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMSBETWEEN RUBEN HOVANESIAN AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This case arises from the City of Carson’s extensions of probation and ultimate separation of service of Public Works Operations Manager Ruben Hovanesian on January 4, 2023. Plaintiff alleged he was wrongfully terminated and ﬁled a Complaint on September 27, 2023 against the City of Carson (the “City”) for retaliation in violation of Labor Code §1102.5(b). Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint asserted a claim for retaliation under Labor Code Section 1102.5(b) and included a prayer for recovery of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs under California Labor Code §1102.5.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following ACTIONS:

1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff Ruben Hovanesian and City of Carson; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
This case arises from the City of Carson’s City Manager’s approval of extensions of probation and ultimately Assistant City Manager’s notiﬁcation to Public Works Operations Manager Ruben Hovanesian on January 4, 2023 that he would not pass probation as an Operations Manager. Plaintiff ﬁled a Complaint on September 27, 2023 against the City of Carson (the “City”). On or about December 14, 2023 Plaintiff ﬁled a First Amended Complaint alleging retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5(b) and alleging a cause of action for constructive wrongful termination in violation of the public policy against retaliation. On or about January 2024 Plaintiff ﬁled a Second Amended Complaint removing his claim for constructive wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint included a claim under Labor Code Section 1102.5(b) and a prayer for recovery of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs under California Labor Code §1102.5. The City denied the allegations, asserted defenses, and engaged in discovery.

This case was set for trial for February 9, 2026. After mediation, the parties were able to reach a settlement via responding to a mediator’s proposal. The key terms of the settlement agreement were presented to the City Council in closed session on September 30, 2025.

The City Council is now asked to consider and approve the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between the Plaintiff and the City, as well as authorize Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes to execute the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the City.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The City is self-insured for the ﬁrst $250,000 of each liability claim. Damages and claim expenses exceeding the $250,000 Self-Insured Retention (SIR), are covered under the Excess Liability insurance provided by PRISM. Third party liability claims payments are paid through City's claims trust account and are charged to claims reserves. PRISM has agreed to fund the settlement set forth in the Settlement Agreement. There is no direct impact to the annual operating budget.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Settlement Agreement

Attachments
(Hovanesian) Settlement Agreement and Release - draft (2046837.3).pdf 01007.0620 2046837.3
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ETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE

1. PARTIES
This Settlement Agreement and General Release (“AGREEMENT”) is entered into by and between the CITY OF CARSON (“CITY”), a Charter City and municipal corporation, and RUBEN HOVANESIAN (“PLAINTIFF”) (hereinafter CITY and PLAINTIFF may be referred to individually as a “PARTY” or collectively as “PARTIES”), with reference to the facts as stated below.

2. RECITALS

2.1. PLAINTIFF was hired by the CITY as an Operations Manager on May 2, 2022, serving at the pleasure of the City Manager pursuant to CITY Municipal Code Section 2107.

Plaintiff represents that he is currently under forty (40) years old.

2.2. His employment ended on January 4, 2023. PLAINTIFF then filed an action entitled Ruben Hovanesian v. City of Carson , Los Angeles Case No. 23CMCV01560 (the “LAWSUIT”) on or about September 27, 2023 . On December 14, 2023 Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint alleging retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5(b) and alleging a cause of action for constructive wrongful termination in violation of public policy against retaliation.

On or about January 2024 Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint removing his claim for constructive wrongful termination in violation of public policy against retaliation.

2.3 The PARTIES wish to terminate and resolve fully and finally the LAWSUIT in order to avoid the uncertainty and costs of litigation, and any potential appeals therefrom.

2.4 CITY and the PLAINTIFF desire to enter into a n agreement whereby PLAINTIFF receives compensation in exchange for executing a general release and waiver of any and all claims that PLAINTIFF may have against the CITY, including but not limited to its elected and non-elected officials, employees, attorneys, insurers, and agents (“CITY PARTIES”).

2.5 PLAINTIFF warrants that he has returned to the CITY all CITY -owned property of any kind.

2.6 Each of the above Recitals is incorporated in full by this reference into the AGREEMENT as material and binding provisions of this AGREEMENT.

3. NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY
T his AGREEMENT shall not in any way be construed as an admission of liability, fault, or wrongdoing of any kind by the PARTIES. The CITY specifically disclaims any liability to PLAINTIFF or wrongful acts. The CITY denies any liability in connection with any claim by PLAINTIFF and intends hereby solely to avoid further litigation and buy its peace.

4. CONSIDERATION
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In exchange for the waivers and releases set forth herein, the PARTIES hereto agree as follows:

4.1. Monetary Consideration. In consideration for PLAINTIFF ’s waivers and releases set forth herein, and in exchange for executing this AGREEMENT, the CITY agrees to provide PLAINTIFF monetary compensation. Within thirty (30) days following execution of this AGREEMENT by PLAINTIFF and his counsel, and receipt by the CITY of the executed AGREEMENT, the CITY shall pay to Plaintiff the total payment of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000) and zero cents (“SETTLEMENT SUM”). The draft shall be made payable to the order of “PAYTON EMPLOYMENT LAW Client Trust Account” and delivered to counsel.

4.2. Attorneys’ Fees. The PARTIES shall bear all of their own attorney fees and costs incurred.

4.3 Protected Communications. PLAINTIFF agrees not to disclose, disseminate, publicize or release any confidential information received while working for the CITY. For purposes of this provision “confidential information” shall be any document, thing, or recording to which evidentiary privileges, Public Records Act exemptions or California or federal privacy laws apply.

4.4. Entire Consideration. PLAINTIFF agrees the foregoing amount specified in section 4.1 shall constitute the entire monetary consideration provided to h im under this AGREEMENT and that PLAINTIFF will not seek any further compensation from the CITY for any other claimed damage, costs , or attorneys’ fees , including but not limited to any Worker’s Compensation claims in connection with the matters encompassed by this AGREEMENT.

4.5. Releases.
(a) Upon execution of this AGREEMENT and in exchange for the settlement payment provided for herein, PLAINTIFF shall file a dismissal with prejudice against the CITY in Los Angeles Superior Court. Plaintiff shall file the dismissal within 7 business days after receipt of the settlement funds. PLAINTIFF also waives any claims made on behalf of PLAINTIFF’s spouse, heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns, and hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges the CITY, and each of the CITY PARTIES.

This release shall include, release from any and all claims, complaints, benefits, agreements, costs, losses, expenses, damages, and causes of action, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which PLAINTIFF now has or may acquire in the future, or which PLAINTIFF ever had, relating to or arising out of any act, omission, occurrence, condition, event, transaction, or thing which was done, omitted to be done, or was in effect at any time from May 2, 2022 through the date the agreement is executed (hereinafter referred to collectively as “CLAIMS”), without regard to whether such CLAIMS arise under the federal, state, or local constitutions, statutes, rules or regulations, or the common law.

PLAINTIFF expressly acknowledges that the CLAIMS forever barred by this AGREEMENT specifically include, but are not limited to, claims based upon the agreement of employment, any demand for wages, overtime or 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 01007.0620 2046837.3
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 cause of action including, but not limited to, any and all claims whether arising under any federal, state or local law prohibiting breach of employment contract.

PLAINTIFF expressly acknowledges that the CLAIMS forever barred by this AGREEMENT also specifically include, 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 Standards Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code §12900 et seq., the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Labor Code section 1102.5(b), and any other federal, state, or local human rights, civil rights, or employment discrimination or employee rights statute, rule, or regulation.
(b) Upon execution of this AGREEMENT and service of PLAINTIFF’S signed dismissal with prejudice, the CITY agrees to release PLAINTIFF from any CLAIMS that have arisen under the federal or state law related to PLAINTIFF’S conduct while employed by the CITY. The CITY expressly acknowledges that the CLAIMS forever barred by this AGREEMENT specifically include claims based upon PLAINTIFF’s conduct during CITY employment.

5. SPECIFIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF WAIVER OF CLAIMS UNDER

ADEA AND OWBPA
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (hereinafter referred to as the “ADEA”) makes it illegal for an employer to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate with respect to the nature and privileges of an individual’s employment on the b asis 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 augments the ADEA and prohibits the waiver of any right or claim under the ADEA, unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. By entering into this AGREEMENT, PLAINTIFF acknowledges that he knowingly and voluntarily, for just compensation in addition to anything of value to which PLAINTIFF was already entitled, waives and releases any rights he may have under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. PLAINTIFF further acknowledges that he has been advised and understands, pursuant to the provisions of the ADEA and OWBPA, that:
(a) This waiver/release is written in a manner understood by PLAINTIFF; (b) PLAINTIFF 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) PLAINTIFF is entitled to a reasonable 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 exercise of his own discretion, sign or reject this AGREEMENT at any time before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) days;
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(d) The waivers and releases set forth in this AGREEMENT shall not apply to any rights or claims that may arise under the ADEA and/or OWBPA after the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT;
(e) PLAINTIFF has been advised by this writing that he should consult with an attorney prior to executing this AGREEMENT;
(f) PLAINTIFF has discussed this waiver and release with, and been advised with respect thereto by, his counsel of choice, and that he does not need any additional time within which to review and consider this AGREEMENT;
(g) PLAINTIFF has seven (7) days following his execution of this AGREEMENT to revoke the AGREEMENT;
(h) Notice of revocation within the seven (7) day revocation period must be provided, in writing, to THE CITY pursuant to Paragraph 10.9 herein, and must state, “I hereby revoke my acceptance of our Agreement of Settlement and General Release;” and (i) This AGREEMENT shall not be effective until all parties have signed the AGREEMENT and ten (10) calendar days have passed since all Parties, including PLAINTIFF’s, execution of the AGREEMENT (“EFFECTIVE DATE”).

6. UNKNOWN CLAIMS
In relation to the release provisions of Paragraphs 4 and 5 above, PLAINTIFF AND CITY understand that California Civil Code section 1542 reads as follows:
“General Release—Claims Extinguished”
“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
PLAINTIFF and CITY hereby waive the protection of California Civil Code section 1542.

7. WAIVER OF ADDITIONAL CLAIMS
PLAINTIFF hereby waives any provisions of state or federal law that might require a more detailed specification of the claims being released pursuant to the provisions of Paragraphs 4, 5, and 6 above.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Each of the parties to this AGREEMENT represents and warrants to, and agrees with, each other party as follows:
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8.1. Advice of Counsel: The parties hereto have received independent legal advice from their respective attorneys concerning the advisability of entering into and executing this AGREEMENT or have been given the opportunity to obtain such advice. The parties acknowledge that t hey have been represented by counsel of their own choice in the negotiation of 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.

8.2. 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.

8.3. Independent Investigation: 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.

8.4. Mistake Waived: In entering into this AGREEMENT, each party assumes the risk of any misrepresentation, concealment or mistake. If any party should subsequently discover that any fact relied upon by it in entering into this AGREEMENT was untrue, or that any fact was concealed from it, or that its understanding of the facts or of the law was incorrect, such party shall not be entitled to any relief in connection therewith, including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing any alleged right or claim to set aside or rescind this AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT is intended to be, and is, final and binding between the parties, regardless of any claims of misrepresentation, promise made without the intent to perform, concealment of fact, mistake of fact or law, or any other circumstance whatsoever.

8.5. Indemnification: PLAINTIFF agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY or the CITY PARTIES from, and against, any and all claims, damages, or liabilities sustained by them as a direct result of the violation or breach of the covenants, warranties, and representations undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT. PLAINTIFF understands and agrees that he shall be exclusively liable for the payment of all taxes for which he is responsible, if any, as a result of his receipt of the consideration referred to in Paragraph 4 of this AGREEMENT. In addition, PLAINTIFF agrees fully to indemnify and hold the CITY PARTIES harmless for payment of tax obligations as may be required by any federal, state or local taxing authority, at any time, as a result of the payment of the consideration set forth in Paragraph 4 of this AGREEMENT.

8.6. No Pending Claims and/or Actions: With the exception of the present matter, PLAINTIFF represents that he has not filed any complaints or charges against the CITY or the CITY PARTIES with any local, state or federal agency or court; that he will not do so at any time hereafter for any claim arising up to and including the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT; and that if any such agency or court assumes jurisdiction of any such complaint or charge against the CITY or the CITY PARTIES on behalf of PLAINTIFF, whenever or where ever filed, he will request such agency or court to withdraw from the matter forthwith.
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8.7. Ownership of Claims: PLAINTIFF represents and warrants as a material term of this AGREEMENT that PLAINTIFF has not heretofore assigned, transferred, released or granted, or purported to assign, transfer, release or grant, any of the CLAIMS disposed of by this AGREEMENT. In executing this AGREEMENT, PLAINTIFF further warrants and represents that none of the CLAIMS released by PLAINTIFF thereunder will in the future be assigned, conveyed, or transferred in any fashion to any other person and/or entity.

8.8. Enforcement Fees and Costs: Should any legal action be required to enforce the terms of this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

8.9 Enforcement: This Agreement shall be binding upon each of the Parties hereto and is admissible into evidence to enforce its terms pursuant to Section 664.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure and any equivalent federal law . Venue for enforcement purposes shall be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court where the Lawsuit currently is pending, which retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be admissible in any proceeding to enforce its terms. By virtue o f the foregoing language, th e Agreement is intended to be binding and enforceable.

8.10. Authority: Each party represents to the other that it has the 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 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 whose behalf this AGREEMENT has been signed.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1. Governing Law: This AGREEMENT has been executed and delivered within the State of California, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California.

9.2. Full Integration: This AGREEMENT is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous oral and written agreements and discussions. This AGREEMENT may be amended only by a further agreement in writing, signed by the parties hereto.

9.3. 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 successors in interest.

9.4. Joint Drafting: Each party agrees that it has cooperated in 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.

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jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement shall in no way affect any other term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement and the remainder of this AGREEMENT shall still be in full force and effect.

9.6. Titles: The titles included in this AGREEMENT are for reference only and are not part of its terms, nor do they in any way modify the terms of this AGREEMENT.

9.7. 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 be binding upon and effective as to all parties.

9.8. Notice: Any and all notices given to any party under this AGREEMENT shall be given as provided in this paragraph. All notices given to either party shall be made by certified or registered United States mail, or personal delivery, at the noticing party’s discretion, and addressed to the parties as set forth below. Notices shall be deemed, for all purposes, to have been given on the date of personal service or three (3) consecutive calendar days following deposit of the same in the United States mail.

As to PLAINTIFF:

Ruben Hovanesian
125 North Allen Avenue, Apartment 325
Pasadena, California 91106

With a copy to:

Payton Employment Law
Attn: Robert Torres
3807 Sierra Hwy #206,
Acton, CA 93510
As to the CITY:

City Council
Attn: City Manager
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

With a copy to:

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Attn: Sunny K. Soltani, Esq.
1 Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92614
01007.0620 2046837.3
Either PARTY may change its address by notifying the other PARTY of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

01007.0620 2046837.3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the CITY has caused this AGREEMENT to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor and duly attested by its City Clerk, PLAINTIFF has signed and executed this Agreement, and the attorneys for the CITY and PLAINTIFF, if any, have approved as to form as of the dates written below.

DATED: ________________ PLAINTIFF

By: _________________________________
Ruben Hovanesian

THE CITY

DATED: __________________ By: _________________________________ Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

PAYTON EMPLOYMENT LAW

By: ___/S/_Robert V. Torres____________
Robert V. Torres, Counsel for Ruben Hovanesian

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

By: ________________________________
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to City Council, Successor Agency, andHousing Authority Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 24. To: City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority From: Monica Cooper, City Treasurer TREASURER Administration Subject: CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON,CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025(CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Submitted to the Mayor and City Council is the monthly Investment and Cash Report for the City of Carson,Successor Agency and Carson Housing Authority for the month ending September 30, 2025. Following are thetotal reserves and cash on hand for the City of Carson and each Carson entity:

City of Carson reserves (Invested assets): $242,862,015.06 City of Carson available cash: $45,415,749.04 Restricted funds for the city of Carson include cash on hand and reserves for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Co-Op Agreement:

Total City of Carson restricted funds: $28,813,072.61 II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
The Investment and Cash Report is submitted monthly to the Mayor and City Council to provide updates on reserve balances and available cash across Carson's entities. This report includes ﬁnancial data for the City of Carson, Successor Agency, and the Housing Authority. The report outlines an investment strategy designed to ensure six months of operating liquidity. All investments strictly follow California State Code §53600, the City’s Investment Policy, and City’s Investment Policy, and relevant bond covenants.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None
VI. EXHIBITS

1. Summary of Cash (Pg. 3)

2. City of Carson Investment (Pgs. 4-6)

3. City of Carson Successor Agency Investments (Pg.7)

Attachments
Cash rpt sept 2025.pdf
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY SEPT 2025.pdf CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY SEP 2025.pdf
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY SEP HOUSING 2025.pdf

Cash and Investment Report Summary
City of Carson, Carson Successor Agency, Carson Housing Authority September 30, 2025

Available Cash Invested Funds
General Fund $45,415,749.04 $ 242,862,015.06
Successor Agency (restricted revenue) $ 11,102,787.45 $7,784,830.08 Housing Authority (restricted revenue) $ 5,068,510.44 $3,000,000.00 Co-Op Agreement (restricted revenue) $1,856,944.64

CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face
Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value Maturity Date % of Portfolio Cash
BNY Cash Reserve Cash MM1159A 0.000 10,196,077.65 10,196,077.65 10,196,077.65 N/A 4.20 Preferred Premier Cash MM942 3.500 43,380,772.84 43,380,772.84 43,380,772.84 N/A 17.86 Sub Total / Average Cash 2.834 53,576,850.49 53,576,850.49 53,576,850.49 22.06 Certificate Of Deposit
East/West Bank 4.1 10/21/2025 178417994C 4.100 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 10/21/2025 0.82 East/West Bank 4.1 10/21/2025 178064422C 4.100 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 10/21/2025 0.82 East/West Bank 4.1 10/21/2025 178622841D 4.100 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 10/21/2025 0.82 East/West Bank 4.1 10/21/2025 178502444C 4.100 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 10/21/2025 0.82 East/West Bank 4.1 10/21/2025 178944242C 4.100 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 10/21/2025 0.82 East/West Bank 4.1 10/28/2025 178585526B 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 10/28/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 10/28/2025 178800198B 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 10/28/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 10/28/2025 178011696B 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 10/28/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 10/28/2025 178225460B 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 10/28/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 10/28/2025 178002788B 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 10/28/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 11/6/2025 178740303M 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/6/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 11/6/2025 178659182M 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/6/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 11/6/2025 178208467M 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/6/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 11/6/2025 178712582M 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/6/2025 0.41 East/West Bank 4.1 11/6/2025 178254698M 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/6/2025 0.41 MABUHAY 3.25 8/13/2027 XXXX49 3.250 220,938.64 220,938.64 220,938.64 8/13/2027 0.09 Preferred Bank 4.03 11/26/2025 300691--M 4.030 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/26/2025 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.03 4/10/2026 3000007180M 4.030 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 4/10/2026 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.03 4/10/2026 300007199M 4.030 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 4/10/2026 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.03 4/27/2026 300022333M 4.030 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 4/27/2026 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.11 11/26/2025 300683-I 4.110 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/26/2025 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.11 11/26/2025 306119-I 4.110 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/26/2025 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.11 11/26/2025 300003703-I 4.110 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/26/2025 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.16 3/1/2026 3000006907-C 4.160 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3/1/2026 0.41

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face
Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value Maturity Date % of Portfolio Preferred Bank 4.16 3/1/2026 300006893 4.160 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3/1/2026 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.2 1/19/2026 3000023062 4.200 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/19/2026 0.82 Preferred Bank 4.2 1/19/2026 3000023097 4.200 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/19/2026 0.82 Preferred Bank 4.2 1/19/2026 3000023070 4.200 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/19/2026 0.82 Preferred Bank 4.2 1/19/2026 3000023100 4.200 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/19/2026 0.82 Preferred Bank 4.2 1/19/2026 3000002389 4.200 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/19/2026 0.82 Preferred Bank 4.25 1/21/2026 3000023194 4.250 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1/21/2026 0.41 Preferred Bank 4.25 1/21/2026 3000023208 4.250 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/21/2026 0.82 Preferred Bank 4.25 1/21/2026 3000023186 4.250 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1/21/2026 0.82 Sub Total / Average Certificate Of Deposit 4.132 44,220,938.64 44,220,938.64 44,220,938.64 18.21 Corporate Bond
Bank of America 1.4 5/14/2026-22 06048WL99 1.400 300,000.00 300,000.00 294,630.00 5/14/2026 0.12 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN 2.3 3/15/2027 084664CZ2 2.580 300,000.00 296,087.07 293,850.00 3/15/2027 0.12 GOOGLE- Alphabet Inc. 1.998 8/15/2026 02079KAC1 2.000 300,000.00 299,972.90 295,500.00 8/15/2026 0.12 John Deere Capital Corp 1.05 6/17/2026 24422EVR7-A 1.050 300,000.00 300,000.00 293,970.00 6/17/2026 0.12 JPMORGAN CHASE CO 1.2 4/30/2026-23 48128G3G3 1.200 300,000.00 300,000.00 295,800.00 4/30/2026 0.12 TARGET CORPORATION 1.95 1/15/2027 87612EBM7 1.990 500,000.00 499,063.55 488,200.00 1/15/2027 0.21 Sub Total / Average Corporate Bond 1.732 2,000,000.00 1,995,123.52 1,961,950.00 0.82 FAMC Bond
FAMC 2.3 3/8/2027 31422XVA7 2.300 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 980,300.00 3/8/2027 0.41 Sub Total / Average FAMC Bond 2.300 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 980,300.00 0.41 FFCB Bond
FFCB 0.84 3/2/2026-21 3133EMSK9 0.907 1,000,000.00 996,743.00 987,500.00 3/2/2026 0.41 FFCB 1.27 11/2/2026 3133ENCQ1 1.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 973,800.00 11/2/2026 0.41 FFCB 1.43 11/23/2026-22 3133ENEM8 1.430 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 974,700.00 11/23/2026 0.41 FFCB 1.53 1/26/2026 3133ENLDO 1.530 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,984,400.00 1/26/2026 0.82 FFCB 4 11/1/2027 3133ERZC8 4.000 474,069.86 474,069.86 476,961.69 11/1/2027 0.20 FFCB 4 11/1/2029-25 3133ERZD6 4.120 1,000,000.00 994,627.33 1,007,300.00 11/1/2029 0.41 FFCB 4.47 3/5/2030 3133ER5U1 4.470 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,008,300.00 3/5/2030 0.41 Sub Total / Average FFCB Bond 2.295 7,474,069.86 7,465,440.19 7,412,961.69 3.08 FHLB Bond
FHLB 1 3/26/2026-21 313ALMV3 1.000 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 985,900.00 3/26/2026 0.41 FHLB 1 9/30/2026 3130AP6D2 1.000 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 974,000.00 9/30/2026 0.41 FHLB 1.125 10/14/2026 313OAPBS3 1.125 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 973,700.00 10/14/2026 0.41 FHLB 1.13 7/20/2026 3130AN3R9 1.130 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 980,300.00 7/20/2026 0.41 FHLB 1.3 11/24/2026-22 3130APU37 1.326 1,000,000.00 998,750.00 972,100.00 11/24/2026 0.41 FHLB 1.31 10/28/2026 3130APLN3 1.310 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 975,000.00 10/28/2026 0.41 FHLB 1.375 11/16/2026 3130APLP8 1.375 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 974,500.00 11/16/2026 0.41 Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face
Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value Maturity Date % of Portfolio FHLB 1.5 1/27/2027 3130AQHM8 1.500 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 971,900.00 1/27/2027 0.41 FHLB 4.25 4/30/2030 3130B65N2 4.250 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 999,200.00 4/30/2030 0.41 FHLB 4.3 6/18/2030-25 3130B6TR7 4.300 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,003,700.00 6/18/2030 0.41 FHLB 4.5 5/22/2030-26 3130B6JC1 4.500 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,200.00 5/22/2030 0.82 Sub Total / Average FHLB Bond 2.276 12,000,000.00 11,998,750.00 9,812,500.00 4.94 FHLMC Bond
FHLMC 4.625 3/6/2030 3134HBBT7 4.625 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 998,800.00 3/6/2030 0.41 Sub Total / Average FHLMC Bond 4.625 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 998,800.00 0.41 Local Government Investment Pool
LAIF LGIP LGIP9143 4.212 26,481,545.61 26,481,545.61 26,481,545.61 N/A 10.90 Sub Total / Average Local Government Investment
Pool 4.212 26,481,545.61 26,481,545.61 26,481,545.61 10.90 Money Market
East/West Bank MM 22,305 3.300 86,123,610.46 86,123,610.46 86,123,610.46 N/A 35.46 Sub Total / Average Money Market 3.300 86,123,610.46 86,123,610.46 86,123,610.46 35.46 Negotiable Certificate Of Deposit
Eaglemark Saving Bank 2 3/2/2027 27004PCM3 2.000 245,000.00 245,000.00 239,144.50 3/2/2027 0.10 Sallie Mae Bank/ Salt Lake 1 7/14/2026 7954507A7 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 244,200.00 7/14/2026 0.10 Toyota Finl Svgs BK 1.05 10/21/2026 8923M-LW-9 1.050 245,000.00 245,000.00 238,042.00 10/21/2026 0.10 USBS BANK1.05 10/27/2026 90348JV56 1.050 245,000.00 245,000.00 237,895.00 10/27/2026 0.10 Sub Total / Average Negotiable Certificate Of Deposit 1.274 985,000.00 985,000.00 959,281.50 0.41 Treasury Bond
T-Bond 4.125 2/15/2027 91282CKA8 4.424 1,000,000.00 991,750.00 1,005,900.00 2/15/2027 0.41 Sub Total / Average Treasury Bond 4.424 1,000,000.00 991,750.00 1,005,900.00 0.41 Treasury Note
T-Note 3.375 9/15/2027 91282CLL3 3.475 1,000,000.00 997,215.63 995,600.00 9/15/2027 0.41 T-Note 3.5 9/30/2026 91282CLP4 3.586 1,000,000.00 998,351.56 997,900.00 9/30/2026 0.41 T-Note 3.875 11/30/2029 91282CFY2 4.055 1,000,000.00 991,936.23 1,006,600.00 11/30/2029 0.41 T-Note 3.875 9/30/2029 91282CFL0 4.071 1,000,000.00 991,456.88 1,006,900.00 9/30/2029 0.41 T-Note 4 1/31/2029 91282CJW2 4.283 1,000,000.00 987,532.55 1,011,100.00 1/31/2029 0.41 T-Note 4 10/31/2029 91282CFT3 4.071 1,000,000.00 996,837.50 1,011,600.00 10/31/2029 0.41 T-Note 4 2/25/2026 91282CGL9 4.469 1,000,000.00 989,003.13 1,000,200.00 2/25/2026 0.41 Sub Total / Average Treasury Note 4.002 7,000,000.00 6,952,333.48 7,029,900.00 2.88 Total / Average 3.372 242,862,015.06 242,791,342.39 240,564,538.39 100

CITY OF CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio Cash
Preferred Bank Cash MM0099 3.500 6,288,533.71 6,288,533.71 6,288,533.71 80.78 Sub Total / Average Cash 3.500 6,288,533.71 6,288,533.71 6,288,533.71 80.78 Local Government Investment Pool
LAIF LGIP LGIP9016 4.212 1,496,296.37 1,496,296.37 1,496,296.37 19.22 Sub Total / Average Local Government Investment
Pool 4.212 1,496,296.37 1,496,296.37 1,496,296.37 19.22 Total / Average 3.637 7,784,830.08 7,784,830.08 7,784,830.08 100

CITY OF CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio Certificate Of Deposit
Preferred Bank 4.42 9/27/2025 3000022368 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 33.33 Preferred Bank 4.42 9/27/2025 3000022333 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 33.33 Preferred Bank 4.42 9/27/2025 3000022341 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 33.33 Sub Total / Average Certificate of Deposit 4.420 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 100.00 Total / Average 4.420 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 100

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 25. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Nguyen, Special Projects Manager CD Administration Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-124, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OFCARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND ANDSPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECTS PW1368 CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION &IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PW1617 LENARDO DRIVE, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION(CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Since its inception in 2019, the Developmental Impact Fees (DIF) Ordinance has collected over $1.5M in administration revenue to fund nexus studies, program management, legal fees and other record keeping and ﬁnancial reporting requirements. Upon review, it has been determined that a minimum of $950,000 has been expended on administering the DIF Ordinance with expenses paid from the City's General Fund over the years, primarily for staff time and legal fees. In lieu of a transfer and reimbursement to the City's General Fund, staff is recommending the City allocate these funds to various public facilities projects throughout the City.

Speciﬁcally, the following two projects are in need of additional funding:

PW1368 - Carriage Crest Park Expansion & Improvement Project - $200,000. The lack of availability of four prefabrication buildings for the project has delayed the project. To expedite the project, designs were prepared for four custom buildings including concession stand, restrooms and storage units. The budget includes the cost of design and additional construction support required to complete this task.

PW1617 - Lenardo Drive, Traﬃc Signal & Road Construction - $750,000. This project includes the construction of traﬃc signals at the corner of Del Amo Boulevard and Stamps Drive. Stamps will merge with “Lenardo Drive” (the historical name for what is currently Stadium Way in the City of Carson), a nearly one-mile street that needs to be constructed/reconstructed through a property owned by the Carson Reclamation Authority to facilitate the development of the former Cal Compact Landﬁll, one of the largest undeveloped parcels on the 405 Freeway and a critical property for the economic development of the city. A majority of the project is funded from Measure MR-MM bonds and 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds, however, $750,000 of DIF is required to supplement the funding for the project.

Adoption of Resolution No. 25-124 will allocate a total of $950,000 to the two projects identiﬁed above using uncommitted/unassigned DIF Admin revenues.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-124, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to increase project budget authority of PW1368 by $200,000 and PW1617 by $750,000 (EXHIBIT NO. 1).

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
In 2019, the City adopted the “Interim” Development Impact Fee Ordinance. The City is in the process of adopting a comprehensive and “permanent” (i.e., not “Interim,” although it is understood that impact fee nexus studies must be updated at least every eight years per Government Code Section 66016.5(a)(8)) development impact fee nexus study that includes reviewing and updating the City’s existing impact fees and/or studying and adopting new fees to replace the existing fees.

In general, development impact fees are one-time payments made by developers for the purpose of defraying the capital cost of public facilities related to their development projects (see Government Code Section 66000(b)). The City currently imposes the following six development impact fees (and a separate 7th fee for administration):

1. General Government Facilities – To ﬁnance the expansion, design, and construction of governmental facilities such as City Hall and Corporate Yard improvements.

2. Transportation Infrastructure and Facilities – To ﬁnance the expansion, design, and construction of transportation infrastructure and facilities such as roads, bridges, public transit, bikeways, and pedestrian walkways.

3. Utilities and Sustainability – To ﬁnance the expansion, design, and construction of utilities and sustainable facilities such as green streets and renewable energy projects.

4. Beautiﬁcation – To ﬁnance the expansion, design, and construction of beautiﬁcation infrastructure and facilities including signage and street furniture that assist in reducing congestion and associated pollution.

5. Parks and Related Facilities – To ﬁnance the land acquisition and infrastructure costs to meet the demand for park space attributable to new development.
. Traﬃc Facilities – To ﬁnance traﬃc improvements necessary to accommodate the increase in traﬃc generated by new development.

7. Administration – A fee collected by the City to offset the administrative costs related to the Interim Development Impact Fee program. The fee is twelve percent (12%) of the total Interim Development Impact obligation charged to the developer for all six Development Impact Fee categories.

Staff is requesting City Council approval to reallocate DIF Administration funds to two DIF projects, including:

1. DIF Parks and Related Facilities (PW1368 – Carriage Crest Park), and

2. DIF Transportation (PW1617 – Lenardo Drive Road Construction and Traﬃc Signal) Although staff time and legal costs have been incurred in administering the DIF Ordinance, these expenses have not been historically charged to the DIF Admin account. Rather than reimbursing the General Fund for these past costs, staff recommends reallocating the available DIF Admin funds to current priority DIF projects to support the City's capital improvement needs.

Adoption of Resolution No. 25-124 is therefore recommended.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-124 will transfer unassigned/uncommitted collected DIF Revenues in the total amount of $950,000 to two public facilities project including 289-80-820-274-8008-PW1368 for Carriage Crest Park in the amount of $200,000 and 289-80-820-288-8023-PW1617 for the Lenardo Drive Traﬃc Signal and Road Construction project in the amount of $750,000.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Resolution No. 25-124

Attachments
Resolution No. 25-124 - DIF Budget Amendment.pdf

RESOLUTION NO. 25-124

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY25-26) budget on June 17, 2025, for the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds of the City via Resolution No. 25-076; and

WHEREAS, since its inception in 2019, under the Developmental Impact Fees (DIF) Ordinance, over $1.5M in administration revenue has been collected to fund nexus studies, program management, legal fees and other record keeping and financial reporting requirements; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Developmental Impact Fee (DIF) Administrator has reviewed and determined that a minimum of $950,000 has been expended on administering the DIF Ordinance since its inception , with expenses paid from the City’s General Fund over those years; and

WHEREAS, in lieu of a transfer and reimbursement of DIF funds to the City’s General Fund, the City desires to allocate these funds instead to various public facilities projects to accommodate growth in various parts of the City consistent with the goals and needs of the DIF Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget does not currently include an appropriation from the DIF Special Revenue Fund for these purposes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend the FY 2025 -2026 Budget to authorize appropriate transfer and appropriation of Developmental Impact Fee funds to fund the project in compliance with City fiscal procedures.

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

Section 1. The following amendments will be made to the City’s FY 2025-26 budget.

Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
289-80-820-274-8008-
PW1368
Carriage Crest Park Expansion and
Improvement Project
$200,000
289-80-820-288-8023-
PW1617
Lenardo Drive Traffic Signal and
Road Construction
$750,000

Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall keep a copy of this resolution attached to the FY2025-26 budget on file, and effective as of October 21, 2025, the same shall be in force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 2025.

APPROVED

_________________________ ________________________
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

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 resolution, being Resolution No. 25-124 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on October 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

_____________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 26. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nora A. Garcia , Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management PS Administration Subject: CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALLBASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISETHE $175,000 IN ALLOWANCE FUNDS WITH INTERIOR PLUS INC.; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-118APPROPRIATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On July 2, 2024, City Council awarded a construction contract to Interior Plus Inc., for Project No.1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project for an amount not to exceed $3,789,181.16.The scope of work included renovation including the Emergency Operation Center (EOC), as well as administrative oﬃce space for the Public Safety & Emergency Services (PS/ES) and the Information Technology and Security (ITS) Departments.

Construction has now been completed in accordance with approved plans and speciﬁcations. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the project as complete, authorize ﬁnal contract expenditures including use of the $175,000 allowance and all approved change orders, and adopt Resolution No. 25-118 to appropriate $240,404.61 in Development Impact Fee (DIF) funds necessary to ﬁnalize the project closeout. This includes $224,024.61 for the City Hall Basement/EOC project closeout and an additional $16,380.00 for a separate forthcoming Reproduction area improvement in the basement. With the allowance and approved change orders, the ﬁnal City Hall Basement/EOC project amount totals $4,114,184.92.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project.

2. AUTHORIZE Staff to ﬁle a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Oﬃce.

3. APPROVE exercising $175,000 in allowance funds with Interior Plus Inc. and APPROVE and RATIFY change orders in the amount of $150,003.76, thereby increasing the contract amount from $3,789,181.16 to $4,114,184.92.

4. ADOPT Resolution 25-118, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to implement several critical infrastructure and public safety projects. Among these was the renovation of the City Hall basement to create a modernized Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and administrative oﬃce space for the Public Safety & Emergency Management (PS/EM) and Information Technology & Security (ITS) Departments.

The EOC plays a vital role in the City’s ability to manage emergencies. When activated, the EOC serves as a centralized command and control facility, enabling coordination among multiple regional partners, including ﬁre, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and public information oﬃcers. This coordination ensures timely, effective response to emergencies, continuity of government operations, and recovery support for the community.

When not in use for emergencies, the facility doubles as a training and preparedness center, supporting ongoing staff development and readiness exercises.

Prior to this project, the existing facility was outdated and no longer met the technological, spatial, or operational demands of modern emergency management. The layout was ineﬃcient, equipment was aging, and audio/visual systems lacked the capacity required for coordinated multi-agency response. Recognizing these deﬁciencies, City retained an engineering consultant to conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop a conceptual plan. The consultant’s design included:

Dedicated oﬃce spaces for PS/ES and ITS staff
Expanded and reconﬁgured EOC layout to support multi-agency operations Modernized audio/visual and communications systems
Upgraded training and support facilities
Improved infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and IT systems Invitation for Bids (IFB) 24-07 was issued on April 4, 2024, and the construction contract was awarded by the City Council on July 2, 2024, to Interior Plus, Inc. in the amount of $3,789,181.16. A Notice to Proceed was issued on October 4, 2024.

During construction, a hazardous material report revealed asbestos beneath ﬂoor tiles in multiple areas.

Abatement was performed safely before work began. Additional work was also required, including the relocation of electrical panels, installation of conduits to expand data cabling capacity, and renovation of adjacent spaces such as the mail room.

Four contract change orders (CCOs) were executed to address these conditions, covering furniture removal, asbestos abatement, janitorial upgrades, and additional work funded through Allowance #1:

CCO 1: $24,720 – Furniture removal
CCO 2: $118,100 – Asbestos abatement
CCO 3: $7,183.76 – Janitor closet upgrades
CCO 4: $175,000 – Work funded by Allowance #1 (electrical relocation, conduit, additional renovation areas) Construction was substantially completed on June 30, 2025, with ﬁnal punch-list items completed on September 12, 2025. An additional appropriation of $224,024.61 from the Development Impact Fee (DIF) General Government Facilities program is required to fully fund the project and ﬁnalize the closeout process. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-118 aligns all expenditures with the City’s FY 2025–26 adopted budget and ensures accurate accounting within the Special Revenue Fund. With all approved change orders, allowances, and appropriations, the total project cost is $4,114,184.92.

In addition, the City’s Reproduction area which is also housed in the City Hall basement has identiﬁed the need to install new roll-up metal doors to improve operational eﬃciency. This improvement, which has not yet been initiated, is separate from the original City Hall Basement/EOC Renovation Project scope. However, it qualiﬁes for funding under the same DIF General Government Facilities category. As such, staff has incorporated the $16,380.00 cost of this additional work into the same budget amendment and resolution to streamline Council action and ensure all eligible basement related improvements are appropriately funded and accounted for under a single special revenue appropriation.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this item authorizes all ﬁnal expenditures associated with Project No. 1731 and amends the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget to appropriate $240,404.61 in Account No. 289-80-820-101-8008 (Improvements Other Than Building). This total includes $224,024.61 to fund closeout costs for the completed City Hall Basement/EOC renovation project including approved change orders and the exercised $175,000 allowance with Interior Plus Inc. as well as $16,380.00 for a separate, forthcoming Reproduction roll-up door improvement within the same City Hall basement. Both expenses are eligible under the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Special Revenue Fund (General Government Facilities Program), and as such, there is no ﬁscal impact to the General Fund.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Agreement with Interior Plus Inc.

2. Resolution No. 25-118

Attachments

1. Agreement with Interior Plus Inc.

2. Resolution 25-118.pdf

RESOLUTION NO. 25-118

WHEREAS, the City has completed a significant renovation of the City Hall basement, including expansion and upgrades to the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and

WHEREAS, the renovation project is now complete, and this resolution will serve as the final budget action necessary to fund and close out the project in accordance with City procedures; and

WHEREAS, the total funding required to close out the project is $224,024.61, which includes eligible costs previously included in the contractor’s bid schedule as well as previously authorized contingency amounts that were not carried over into the current fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, a separate facility improvement in the City Hall basement involving installation of roll up metal doors for the Reproduction area has also been identified as eligible for Development Impact Fee funding, with a total cost of $16,380.00, and is being included in this appropriation for administrative efficiency; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Development Impact Fee (DIF) Administrator has confirmed that the full amount of $240,404.61 for both the EOC renovation and the metal roll up door installation for Reproduction qualify for funding under the General Government Facilities program; and

WHEREAS, the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget does not currently include an appropriation from the DIF Special Revenue Fund for these purposes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend the FY 2025-2026 Budget to authorize appropriate transfer and appropriation of Development Impact Fee funds to fully fund the closeout of the City Hall Basement/EOC Renovation Project and the installation of metal roll up doors in the Reproduction area in compliance with City fiscal procedures.

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

Section 1. The following amendment(s) will be made to the City’s FY2025-26 budget.

Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
289-80-820-101-8008-PW1731 Improvements Other Than Bldg $240,404.61

Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall keep a copy of

this resolution attached to the FY2025-26 budget on file, and effective as of October 21, 2025, the same shall be in force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 2025.

APPROVED

_________________________ ________________________

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

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 resolution, being Resolution No. 25-118 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on October 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

_____________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 27. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Joshua Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources HR Administration Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-127, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OFSENIOR GROUNDS WORKER (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Staff recommends modifying the Groundsworker classiﬁcation to improve internal equity, eﬃciency, and alignment across City operations. Speciﬁcally, the proposed adjustments include revising the Senior Groundsworker classiﬁcation to replace the current requirement of a State of California Pesticide Operator’s License with a preference statement (“A State of California Pesticide Operator’s License is preferred, but not required”), reﬂecting the true scope of the position’s responsibilities, bringing into parity with industry standards, and broadening opportunities for qualiﬁed internal candidates.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-127, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER".

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action that City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
The Senior Groundsworker classiﬁcation currently includes a requirement for a State of California Pesticide Operator’s License. Historically, this license was listed as “preferred” and later elevated to a requirement. In practice, the operational necessity for holding this license lies at the supervisory and superintendent levels within the Community Services Department, where planning, compliance, and regulatory reporting responsibilities are assigned. The Senior Groundsworker, by contrast, functions as a technical lead in the ﬁeld providing daily direction and oversight of maintenance crews, but not performing administrative or regulatory oversight duties that necessitate a State of California Pesticide Operator's License.

The proposed adjustment addresses these internal inequities and ensure that the qualiﬁcation requirements accurately reﬂect the true scope and responsibilities of each classiﬁcation.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ﬁscal impact associated with the Senior Groundsworker item, as it is solely a qualiﬁcation update; no adjustment in salary range.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Resolution No. 25-127

2. Updated Classiﬁcation for Senior Grounds worker

Attachments
Resolution No. 25-127
Updated Job Classiﬁcation for Senior. Goundsworker.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 25-127

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

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR

GROUNDSWORKER

WHEREAS, Section 503 of the City’s Charter provides that the City Council shall determine, by ordinance or resolution, the amount and type of compensation to be paid to all City officers, department heads and employees; and

WHEREAS, The Assistant City Manager is authorized and directed under provisions of Sections 2797.1 of the Carson Municipal Code and Section II, Rule II of the City Personnel Rules to prepare and recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation with the affected Directors, which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, Rule III of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to the classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the authorized Human Resources staff members consults with the affected Directors and affected recognized employee organizations; and

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the Senior Grounds worker classification and determined that the current requirement for a State of California Pesticide Operator’s License does not accurately reflect the operational responsibilities of the classification; and WHEREAS, staff recommends replacing the existing minimum qualification language requiring certification with the following: “A State of California Pesticide Operator’s License is preferred, but not required.”
WHEREAS, this modification better aligns the classification with the actual duties performed, current industry standards, and internal succession planning needs, while maintaining compliance through supervisory-level certification requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the amendment to the Senior Grounds worker classification specification to revise the minimum qualification as follows: Replace the existing requirement of “State of California Pesticide Operator’s License required” with: “A State of California Pesticide Operator’s License is preferred but not required.”

SECTION 3. There is no fiscal impact associated with this adjustment.

SECTION 4. In the event of any conflict between this Resolution and any prior City resolution relating to the subject matter hereof, this Resolution shall supersede and prevail over the prior resolution to the extent of the conflict.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and deem it effective as of October 21st, 2025, the same shall be in force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025.

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CARSON )

I, Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 25-127, was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Carson at its meeting held on October 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
CITY OF CARSON Council Reso: 25-127
Class Specification Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
FLSA: Non-Exempt

SENIOR GROUNDSWORKER

Job Summary:

Under general supervision; leads, coordinates, supervises and works with a crew engaged in the maintenance of turf, landscaped areas, City Hall, Community Center, Corporation Yard and Park facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Oversees and coordinates work of grounds workers, maintenance workers, temporary workers and senior citizens assigned to grounds maintenance. Supervises and works close with a crew of 5- 7 employees engaged in a variety of specialized and skilled grounds maintenance activities in the care of City facilities. The major reason or purpose for our work is to provide for properly maintained grounds and athletic fields that are free from litter and aesthetically pleasing for public use and for the enjoyment of recreational programs and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

1. Provide supervision and leadership for 5-7 subordinate employees.

2. Train, coordinate, plan and assign duties.

3. Design, install new systems; redesign existing irrigation systems.

4. Repair and/or replace controllers.

5. Read irrigation blueprints.

6. Repair, adjust, replace and maintain irrigation line and sprinkler heads.

7. Monitor backflow repairs.

8. Install new valves.

9. Locate existing valves and repair or replace.

10. Install, redesign or modify existing ball diamonds.

11. Grade, renovate, and maintain pitching rubbers, home plate and base pegs.

12. Aerate, renovate, re- seed perform layout and burn- in soccer field, football field, four lines for baseball field.

13. Wash and blow playing fields and courts.

14. Design, embellish, landscape, prepare soil for planting flowers, shrubs, hedges.

15. Transplant, trim, prune, apply weed killer, fertilize and control disease.

16. Aerate, renovate, re-seed, fertilize and control disease, gopher and weeds.

17. Mow, edge grass with the appropriate and specialized equipment.

18. Inspect, plant, trim, fertilize, stake, transplant, and check for disease.

19. Operate a variety of equipment associated with grounds maintenance; fork -lift, fertilizer spreader, turf sweeper, water truck, hustler mower, weed eater, back - pack blower and a variety of other manual and power hand tools.

20. Provide grounds maintenance support.

21. Train and provide work direction to subordinate staff, train them on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment.

22. Assign and review work, participate in the evaluation process of the employees assigned to our crew.

23. Ensure crew works in a safe environment.

24. Wear uniforms and necessary safety clothing.

25. Act as a liaison between maintenance and contractors on new additions and the refurbishment of existing grounds and park facilities.

26. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair problems created by contractors.

27. Prepare labor distribution sheets, safety records, service request ledgers, materials distribution reports, irrigation schedules, equipment preventative maintenance records and other maintenance activity records.

28. Assist in budget preparation by providing input on costs and kinds of equipment, materials and other supplies, assist in matters relating to disaster and emergency response and recovery efforts.

29. Maintain routine records related to equipment operation and maintenance, service requests and other grounds maintenance activities.

30. Performs related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Three (3) years of skilled- level grounds maintenance experience..

Knowledge of:
• Methods, equipment and materials used in grounds maintenance work. • Principles and practices of training and providing work direction. • Appropriate safety practices and procedures, including handling of hazardous materials.
• Applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code.
• Characteristics of plants, trees and grass common to the area. • Types and techniques for the control of plant diseases and pests. • Basic record-keeping techniques.

Skill and Ability to:
• Perform skilled grounds maintenance work and oversee the activities of a grounds maintenance crew.
• Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment safely and efficiently. • Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in clean and proper working condition. • Identify common plants and trees.
• Read and interpret landscape blueprints.
• Observe and enforce safety practices and procedures.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

License or Certificate:

Valid California Driver license ; a State of California Pesticide Operator’s License is preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements:

Ability to pass a physical examination for strenuous/arduous labor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Employee accommodations for physical disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require mobility to stand, stoop, reach, twist and bend. • Require mobility of arms to reach above shoulder level and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 75 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.
• May be required to respond to emergency call back.
• May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances and hazardous materials
• May be required to wear a uniform, safety shoes, protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons and oxygen breathing apparatus. • May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level.
• May be required to work around loud noise.
• May be required to work around moving mechanical parts. • May be required to work around electrical currents.
• May be required to work overtime after regular work hours, including weekends.

CITY OF CARSON

File #: Version:

Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 28. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Michael Whittiker, Community Services Director CS Parks & Recreation Subject: CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., TOPROVIDE ZERO-COST, GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS, AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City’s current contract with Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. (Lighthouse) for zero-cost, grant-funded meal and snack services supporting the City’s summer and afterschool programs at local parks, as well as the Early Childhood Education program, is scheduled to expire on December 2, 2025. To prevent a lapse in service, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on August 28, 2025, seeking qualiﬁed vendors to provide these same services for a three-year term, with two optional one-year extensions. The RFP (Exhibit No. 1) speciﬁed that the successful contractor must be capable of providing approximately 48,000 meals and 56,000 snacks annually, at no cost to the City or program participants, through external grant funding sources.

When the RFP closed on September 18, 2025, a total of three (3) proposals were received (Exhibit No. 2). Following a detailed evaluation process (Exhibit No. 3), Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. received the highest overall score (Exhibit No. 4). Lighthouse demonstrated extensive experience and the proven ability to deliver these services at no cost using USDA-funded grants under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Lighthouse currently provides these services for the City.

Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council approve a new three-year agreement with Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc., effective December 3, 2025, through December 2, 2028, with the option for two (2) additional one-year extensions, to ensure the continued delivery of these vital community services without interruption.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement to Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc., to provide free meals and snacks to children participating in Kids Club, Summer Day Camp, 3-in-1 Enrichment, and Early Childhood Education programs for the initial three-year term of December 3, 2025, through December 2, 2028, with the option of two one-year extensions, at no cost to the City (Exhibit No. 5; "Agreement"); and,

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
701 East Carson Street

1. REJECT all bids/proposals and DIRECT staff to initiate a new RFP Process.

2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
As directed by the City Council on December 3, 2019, staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids for the provision of free meals and snacks for the City’s summer and afterschool programs at local parks. On October 20, 2020, Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. (Lighthouse) was awarded a three-year contract effective December 3, 2020, through December 2, 2023, with two one-year extension options. Both extensions were subsequently exercised, extending the current contract through December 2, 2025.

To prevent a lapse in services, staff issued RFP No. 25-033 on August 28, 2025, seeking qualiﬁed vendors to continue providing zero-cost, grant-funded meal and snack services for the City’s summer and afterschool programs. On September 18, 2025, the City received proposals from the following entities:

Learning Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP)
ProGrow Sports Academy
Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. (Lighthouse)
During the review process, staff noted that Lighthouse receives and will continue to receive grant funding through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, which enables the organization to provide all meals and snacks at no cost to the City or program participants. The other two vendors demonstrated limited experience and capacity; one lacked familiarity with the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and could only serve approximately 100 children; well below the City’s service needs.

Based on the evaluation criteria established in the RFP, Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. received the highest overall score (Exhibit No. 4) and was identiﬁed as the most qualiﬁed and responsive proposer. Staff therefore recommends awarding the new agreement to Lighthouse pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(c).

Founded in 2006, Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. is a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to supporting medically fragile, low- income, and at-risk youth through a variety of programs and services. Since 2009, Lighthouse has partnered with the City of Carson to provide nutritious meals and snacks to participants in the Kids Club and Summer Day Camp programs. In a typical summer, Lighthouse serves over 28,000 lunches and 32,000 snacks to children enrolled in City programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lighthouse distributed over 76,000 free meals through the City’s Grab-and-Go initiative. Over its 17-year partnership with the City, Lighthouse has also managed all required reporting and staff training related to program compliance. Under the proposed new contract, Lighthouse will expand its services to include the 3-in-1 Enrichment and Early Childhood Education programs, in addition to the existing Kids Club and Summer Day Camp programs.

Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council award and approve a contract with Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. to provide free meal and snack services for the City’s Kids Club, Summer Day Camp, 3-in-1 Enrichment, and Early Childhood Education programs. The contract would be effective December 3, 2025, through December 2, 2028, with the option for two (2) one-year extensions (Exhibit No. 5).

V. FISCAL IMPACT
As this program is offered at no cost to participants and is fully funded through the contractor’s external grant sources, there is no impact to the City’s General Fund.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. RFP 25-033

2. Bid Register

3. Evaluator Forms

4. Lighthouse Proposal

5. Contract Services Agreement - Lighthouse

Attachments
RFP 25-033
Bid Register
Evaluator Forms
Lighthouse Proposal
Contract Services Agreement - Lighthouse 4 Kids, Inc.
1 01007.0001 2016771.6

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): 25-033

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Manager of the City of Carson will accept proposals for:

ZERO-COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES

FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

ISSUE DATE:

QUESTIONS DEADLINE:

PROPOSAL DEADLINE:

PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AND TIMELY.

No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the deadline listed on this cover page will not be considered for this contract. Proposers are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire RFP and are solely responsible for the timely submittal of complete proposals. The City reserves the sole right to evaluate the proposals submitted, waive any irregularity therein, approve sub -consultants (if applicable), and select or reject proposals, should such action be deemed in the best interests of the City.

All questions or requests for interpretation regarding this RFP must be submitted online through PlanetBids by the date and time specified herein. Any City response to this solicitation not submitted through PlanetBids is unauthorized and will be considered invalid. Any attempt to lobby members of the Carson City Council, or City of Carson staff during the release of the solicitation and the announcement of the award determination, may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Please note, in the event of a conflict between any details included in this RFP 25-033 and any details on PlanetBids, this RFP 25-033 shall control and govern.

To view other bidding opportunities from the City of Carson, please visit:
https://ci.carson.ca.us/Finance/Bidding.aspx

Josilla Togiola, Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
2 01007.0001 2016771.6

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP NO. 25-033

Table of Contents

A. Summary
B. General RFP Policies
C. Proposal Submission
D. Questions and Addenda
E. Proposer Qualifications
F. Cost Proposal – Zero Cost Certification
G. Insurance Requirements
H. Proposal Opening, Document Review, and Award of Contract

Project Scope and Specifications

Exhibit A: ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

1. Bidder/Proposer Affidavit

2. Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirements

3. Certificate of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700

4. Debarment and Suspension Certification

5. Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination

6. Client Reference List – Non-Construction

7. W9

8. Zero-Cost Compliance Statement

9. Acknowledgment of Insurance Endorsements

10. Contract Insurance Checklist – Non-Construction

11. Instructions for Entering Electronic Bids

Exhibit B: Contract Services Agreement

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A. SUMMARY
The City of Carson , hereinafter referred to as “City”, through its Community Services Department, is seeking written proposals from qualified contractors to provide grant-funded meal and snack services for its Summer and Afterschool Programs at designated City park locations. Services must be provided at no cost to the City, with the contractor’s funding supported entirely through external grant sources. The selected contractor (“Contractor”) shall deliver high-quality meals and snacks for children ages 6-12, in compliance with USDA nutritional guidelines as outlined in the federal regulation available at:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-04-25/pdf/2016-09412.pdf.

The Contractor is required to provide two meals per day – either lunch and snack or supper and snack – in accordance with Child Food Program standards.

• Lunch meals must be delivered before 12:00 PM
• Supper meals must be delivered before 4:00 PM
The initial term of the contract shall be three (3) years, with two (2) one -year options of City to extend , for a total term of up to five (5) years The Contractor shall have no expectation of reimbursement or cost recovery from the City for the services described in this RFP under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, direct costs, administrative overhead, in -kind resources, or future compensation.

The City’s obligations under this contract are limited to coordination, oversight, and reporting only. No financial or budgetary contributions shall be made by the City.

History
The City of Carson was incorporated as a California general law city on February 20, 1968. On November 6, 2018, with the City's voters’ approval, the City of Carson became a California charter city. Carson is considered one of the youngest municipalities in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Carson is located less than 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and is considered part of the South Bay section of Los Angeles County. The City’s acreage is 19.2 square miles, and has grown considerably, beginning with a population of 61,000 in 1968 and with a current population of close to 100,000 residents.

Carson prides itself on being a culturally diverse community and is accessible by air, rail and freeway. The City is close to the Los Angeles International Airport, the Long Beach Airport, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Port of Long Beach. The four freeways that surround or run through the City are the Harbor (110); the San Diego (405); the Artesia (91); and the Long Beach (710). Additionally, the MTA Bus Line frequently stops in Carson on its route between Los Angeles and Long Beach and the City’s owned bus system, the Carson Circuit, provides convenient bus transportation within the City. There is no other city in the Los Angeles- Orange County region that matches Carson’s ease of accessibilit y. The City is home to many large, modern petrochemical, electronics, automobile, aerospace,

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trucking, and high -tech facilities. Many of these companies have won regional and local beautification awards. A number of multinational companies also call Carson their home by locating their corporate headquarters here. Through cooperative efforts betwee n the City and businesses, the vitality and future of Carson continues to flourish.

B. GENERAL RFP POLICIES
The City reserves the right to make changes in this RFP as it may deem appropriate. Any and all changes in the RFP will be made by written addenda which will be issued via PlanetBids. No oral changes will be permitted. Addenda issued by the City during the proposal process shall become a part of this RFP.

All proposals must be submitted by the date and time established for the opening of proposals. The City reserves the right to take any action considered to be in the best interest of the City.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days once proposals have been opened by the Purchasing Manager or assigned designee.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received or any parts therein, and to be the sole judge of the merits of each proposal received.

This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of any response to the RFP. All responses to this RFP shall become the property of the City. At such time a selection is made, all responses submitted become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as such, with the exception of those elements in responses which are trade secrets or proprietary, marked as such, and otherwise exempt f rom disclosure under the Public Records Act. Any changes to the RFP requirements will be made by written addenda via PlanetBids.

No contract exists on the part of the City until the City Council has made the award and a contract has been fully executed. The award, if made, will take place within approximately ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled proposal opening date.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, documents must be uploaded in PDF format.

It is the proposer’s responsibility to ensure its documents are properly and timely uploaded onto the City’s online bid management system. Proposals that are missing pages, cannot be opened, etc. may be considered nonresponsive. It is the proposer’s sole responsibility to contact the City’s online bid management provider (PlanetBids at 818-992-1771) to resolve any technical issues related to electronic bidding, including, but not limited to, registering as a vendor, updating passwords, updating profiles, downloading/uploading documents, submitting an electronic bid/proposal, etc. All questions or requests for interpretation regarding this RFP solicitation must be submitted online through PlanetBids within the date and time specified. Proposers are not to contact City personnel or Elected Officials with any questions or clarifications concerning this RFP, as only the Purchasing Manager may be contacted. Any City response for this RFP that is not posted through PlanetBids is unauthorized and will be considered invalid.

Proposers are solely responsible for “on time” submission of their electronic bids.

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The Bid Management System will not accept late bids and no exceptions shall be made. Proposers will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that their proposal was submitted successfully.

NOTE: E-Bids are sealed and cannot be viewed by City staff until the close date and time. A proposer may withdraw a proposal at any time before the proposal deadline by going back into the system and selecting “withdraw.” C. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
All proposals in response to this RFP must be submitted electronically on PlanetBids no later than the due date and time listed on the cover page of this solicitation document. All proposal submission documents must be signed and dated by an official or representative authorized to legally bind the entity and enter into a contract. All proposal submission documents shall be uploaded in PDF format.

It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to ensure sufficient time to prepare, scan and upload its documents into the electronic bid system prior to the deadline, as the system will automatically lock and not allow proposal submissions after the designated deadline. Any technical questions regarding the use of PlanetBids must be directed to PlanetBids.

Failure to include all required Sections and Attachments may result in a proposal being deemed unresponsive. All proposals shall include the following, at minimum:

I. Required Proposal Sections – Not to exceed thirty (30) pages:
 Cover Letter – Signed by an officer of the firm authorized to execute a contract with the City. The primary contact name, phone number, email, and mailing address shall also be included.
 Proposer Qualifications – Summarize the qualifications of the Proposer.

Include general information such as, but not limited to, the number of years in business, areas of expertise, etc.
 Key Staff and Team – Identify Key Staff that will be assigned to the project and include a description of their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Include a proposed project structure and organization chart.  Project Understanding – Demonstrate an understanding of the Scope of Work, key goals, and objectives.
 Project Approach and Work Plan – Include a detailed work approach and methodology that incorporates project stages, deliverables, project milestones, project timeline, and any other necessary information required to complete the Scope of Work.
 Description of participation in CACFP, SFSP, NSLP, or other USDA-funded programs, including sponsor name, dates o f participation, and number of meals served annually.
 Documentation of current CACFP , SFSP, NSLP, or other USDA -funded program sponsorship, eligibility, or reimbursement status (if applicable).

Include copies o f approval letters, prior year claim summaries, or

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compliance certifications.
 Identification and description of grant or other external funding source (s) sufficient to provide all services outlined in the Project Scope and Specifications at no cost to City ; if multiple funding sources, identify and describe each funding source.
 Each proposer shall complete and sign a “Zero -Cost Compliance Statement” (to be attached to the proposal as noted in Section II below) certifying:
• “All services will be delivered at no cost to the City.” • “No future costs will be charged or passed through.”
• “All program funding is secured from external sources.” • “No subcontractor or partner may invoice the City.”
 Subcontractor List (if applicable) – Include a list of subcontractors, if applicable, that will be utilized to complete the Scope of Work. Identify the subcontractor’s qualifications and extent of work to be performed by each subcontractor. Include a summary of the subcontractor’s qualifications, key personnel, primary contact name, phone number, and email. • The majority of the work required herein must be performed by the awarded contractor. The work may not be subcontracted to another contractor unless the subcontractor has been included in the proposal, or a substitution has been approved in writing by the City’s Contracting Officer in advance of work performed.

II. Required General Attachments (complete the forms attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and attach the completed forms to the proposal)
 Bidder/Proposer Affidavit
 Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination
 Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirement
 Debarment and Suspension Certification
 Acknowledgment of Insurance Endorsements – Insurance requirements are outlined in Section 5.1 of the City’s Form Contract Services Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit “B”)
 Client Reference List
 W9
 Certificate of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700  Zero-Cost Compliance Statement – completed and signed  Modifications to the City’s Form Contract Services Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit “B”) (if applicable)
• Proposers requesting any modification to the City’s form Contract Services Agreement (attached) shall include a redlined version at the time of submission for the City’s consideration.
• Award is based on a successful negotiation. Failure of the City and any proposer to reach a mutual agreement
regarding the contract or any other portions of the award, may result in the City moving to negotiation with another proposer.

D. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA

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Any requests for clarification or other questions must be submitted via PlanetBids using the “Q&A” tab no later than the date and time listed on the cover page of this solicitation document. No verbal requests or requests made in any other format will be accepted. Each question must be submitted separately, not combined into a single submission or written in paragraph form.

Be sure to include th e corresponding Section and page number with each question.

Requests submitted for City’s consideration of proposed terms and conditions, including modifications to the City’s RFP and/or standard form Contract Services Agreement, must be included at the time of proposal submission . Such requests should include an attachment in PDF format on company letterhead that shows the requested modifications. The City will provide formal answers to all questions. Changes to the RFP itself shall only be made by the City via formal written addenda. Addenda will be published and distributed through the Vendor Portal. All addenda shall become a part of the RFP document requiring both signature and acknowledgement by the proposer.

It is the sole responsibility of proposers to ensure that they have received the entire RFP, including any questions, answers and addenda, by visiting the City’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal.

Type of Question Contact Contact Info
Those related to the RFP PlanetBids Post directly to PlanetBids under the “Q&A” tab
Use of PlanetBids PlanetBids (818) 992-1771
City’s Purchasing Process Josilla Togiola
Purchasing Manager
[email protected]
(310) 830-7600 ext. 1237

E. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
Proposers should demonstrate current or prior participation in CACFP or similar federally funded nutrition programs. Experience with USDA/CDE documentation, reimbursement claims, meal pattern requirements, and program audits will be viewed favorably.

Cost & Billing
• The selected contractor (“Contractor”) shall provide all services described in this RFP, including all meals, snacks, beverages, and related supplies, at no cost to the City.

No fees, surcharges, or charges of any kind shall be invoiced to the City or City - affiliated entities.
• Contractor warrants that services will be fully funded through private, philanthropic, nonprofit, sponsorship, grant, or other external sources, and acknowledges that City funding will neither be used nor sought for Contractor reimbursement.

Funding Source Disclosure
• The Contractor must clearly state in its proposal the source(s) of funding that will cover 100% of the costs. These may include:
o Nonprofit grants (e.g. USDA Summer Food Service, community foundations).

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o Corporate or nonprofit sponsorship.
o Charitable contributions (monetary, in-kind, or volunteer). • The Contractor must supply, as part of the proposal, supporting documentation (awards letters, executed grant agreements, sponsorship pledges, etc.) demonstrating the funding commitment.

No Hidden Fees or Cost-Shifting
• Contractor must certify that neither the City nor any City officers, employees or agents will be billed or required to pay any costs or compensation, directly or indirectly, for any of the service s performed or costs incurred by Contractor for the services described in this RFP.
• Any attempt to pass costs onto the City, including administration, operations, logistics, or staff time, is prohibited and shall be considered a material breach of any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP. Any proposal that indicates there will be any costs to the City for the services described in this RFP will be deemed materially nonresponsive.

Audit & Reporting
• The Contractor shall provide annual (or as -specified) reports with a breakdown of funding versus expenses for the services, certifying that no cost has been charged to or incurred by the City.
• The City reserves the right to request financial records or third-party confirmations for audit purposes.

Term & Renewal
• This no-cost requirement shall apply for the full contract term and the two one -year renewal/extension periods that are available at City’s option. Contractor violations may result in contract termination and City pursuing all legal rights and remedies available to it, including but not limited to recovery of any funds inadvertently paid by the City for the services.

Proposers who do not meet the minimum qualifications will be disqualified, as determined by the City in its sole discretion. Proposers shall clearly demonstrate qualifications to complete the Scope of Work. All proposers must meet the following, at minimum:
• Qualifications to conduct business in the City including, but not limited to , maintaining a City business license, maintaining the required Insurance as outlined below, etc.
• No disbarment by Federal, State or local government.
• Demonstrated capability, skills, financial responsibility, experience, and resources to complete the Scope of Work.

F. COST PROPOSAL – ZERO COST CERTIFICATION
Proposers shall explicitly certify that all services described in this RFP will be rendered at no cost to the City. Any proposal that fails to demonstrate a fully funded model through grants or external courses shall be deemed non-responsive.

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Each proposer shall include a brief narrative identifying the external funding source(s) and provide supporting documentation ( e.g., award letters, grant commitments, or agency approvals).

G. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor must comply with insurance requirements as detailed in the Contract Services Agreement and as listed below. The Acknowledgement of Insurance Endorsements must also be signed and submitted as part of the proposal requirements.

If a proposer believes any of City’s proposed insurance is not appropriate for any reason and/or the requirements warrant an adjustment, City invites submission of a written request with explanation of the same to be submitted prior to 10 days before the proposal deadline. City will review the request and if appropriate, will issue an amendment to the insurance requirements as a written addendum.

Certificate of Insurance:

Shows GL, Auto, and Work Comp coverages with valid effective dates General Liability: Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation must be checked.

Auto Liability: Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation must be checked.

Workers Compensation: Waiver of Subrogation must be checked. - if applicable

Description of Operations:

1. City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers, and agents are additional insured on GL and Auto policies.

2. GL is Primary and Non-Contributory.

3. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson OR in favor of additional insured.

Certificate Holder: City of Carson, 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745 Insurance Carriers: AM Best rating A- VII or Better

General Liability Provisions:

Coverage form ISO CGL CG 00 01 or equivalent. Minimum limits $1MM per occurrence/$2MM aggregate.

GL Endorsements:

1. City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers, and agents are additional insured OR blanket additional insured endorsement.

2. Primary and Non-contributory endorsement.

3. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson.

Automobile Liability Provisions:

Coverage form ISO CA 00 01 including “any auto” and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent .

Minimum limits $1MM per occurrence/$2MM aggregate.

Auto Insurance Endorsements:

1. City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers and agents are additional insured OR blanket additional insured endorsement.

2. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson.

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Worker’s Compensation Provisions:

Coverage for statutory limits for workers compensation. Minimum limit of $1MM for Employer Liability.

WC Endorsements:

1. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson

H. PROPOSAL OPENING, DOCUMENT REVIEW, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the response to all provisions of the RFP. The award, unless proposals are rejected, shall be pursuant to Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(c) (Professional Services Procurement) and shall be based on : (i) demonstrated competence, the professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services; (ii) a fair and reasonable price (not applicable due to requirement of no cost to City for responsiveness); and (iii) evidence that t he person or firm carrying out the contract responsibilities possesses the expertise, experience and capacity to perform the requisite professional services, as more particularly set forth in the evaluation criteria table below.

An evaluation panel, consisting of City staff and members selected by City staff, will review and evaluate all responsive main submittals received by the submittal date as set forth in this RFP, or as amended by addenda, and the main submittals will be eva luated based on the thoroughness, clarity, and quality of the material presented.

The City will use the following criteria to evaluate proposals:

Evaluation Criteria Points

0. Responsive Pass/Fail

1. Overall qualifications, background, and experience of the proposer in providing services as detailed in the project scope and specifications.
15 2. Experience and qualifications of project managers and key staff. 15

3. Local experience, accomplishments, and references. 15

4. Demonstrated ability and capacity to deliver all the services, and to do so at zero cost to the City, with verified external/grant funding and full financial coverage of operational expenses. 25 5. Quality of food and services, including nutritional value and menu variety.
15 6. Understanding of operational procedures, compliance rules, and public program guidelines at the City, County, and State level. 15 Total 100%

The City reserves the right to: (1) Accept or reject any and all proposals or any part of any proposal and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposal; (2) Request clarification of any information contained in a proposal

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or allow for the correction of errors and/or omissions; (3) Conduct qualification interviews with highest ranked proposer(s) prior to a final selection; (4) Solicit new proposals on the same project, or on a modified project, which may include portions of the original RFP as the City may deem necessary; (5) Disregard and disqualify all non -conforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals; (6) Reject the response of any proposer who does not pass the evaluation to the City’s satisfaction; (7) Award a con tract based solely on the submittal; (8) Select the proposal that will best meet the needs of the City; (9) Request clarification of any proposal; (10) Negotiate the Contract Services Agreement terms with tentatively selected proposer(s); and (11) Modify t he evaluation criteria as deemed appropriate prior to the commencement of evaluation.

Proposals, and negotiation of the terms and any and all contracts anticipated or proposed to be awarded, shall be kept confidential until a proposed award pursuant to this RFP is presented to the City Council for consideration . This confidentiality does not extend to or preclude issuance of a Notice of Intent as detailed below.

Awarded proposer, or proposers if multiple contracts are awarded, will be notified by issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award via PlanetBids Vendor Portal to all bidders. Any award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of final contract terms. Negotiations shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to competing bidders except to the exte nt memorialized in a contract that is approved by the City or presented for approval by the City Council. If contract negotiations cannot be concluded successfully, the City reserves the right to negotiate a contract with other proposer(s) or withdraw the RFP in its entirety and re-bid.

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PROJECT SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS
RFP 25-033

ZERO-COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES

FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

1. Overview

At no cost to the City of Carson (“City”), the Contractor shall provide grant-funded meal and snack services for the City’s Summer and Afterschool Programs at designated City park facilities.

Services must align with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition standards and applicable California Department of Education (CDE) guidelines. All services shall be performed in a professional, unbiased manner.

The resulting contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years, with two (2) one-year options of City to extend, for a term of up to five (5) years.

All services shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications submitted by the Contractor in response to this RFP and incorporated into the final negotiated contract.

Estimated Quantities (Non-COVID Operations):

• Summer (mid-June through mid-August): 28,000 lunches and 32,000 snacks • School Year (mid-August through mid-June): 20,000 suppers and 24,000 snacks

All services must be consistent with the Contractor’s proposal and USDA-CDE specifications.

2. Description of Food Distribution Services

3. Requirement Contract
Summer and Afterschool Program Locations:

Location Address
Anderson Park 19101 S. Wilmington Avenue, Carson, CA
90746
Calas Park 1000 E. 220th Street, Carson, CA 90745
Carriage Crest
Park
23800 S. Figueroa Street, Carson, CA
90745
Carson Park 21411 S. Orrick Avenue, Carson, CA 90745
Del Amo Park 703 E. Del Amo Boulevard, Carson, CA
90746
Dolphin Park 21205 Water Street, Carson, CA 90745
Dominguez Park 21330 Santa Fe Avenue, Carson, CA 90810
James M Foisia
Park
23410 Catskill Avenue, Carson, CA 90745
Hemingway Park 700 E. Gardena Boulevard, Carson, CA
90746
Mills Park 1340 E. Diamondale Drive, Carson, 90746
Stevenson Park 17400 Lysander Drive, Carson, CA 90746
Veterans Park 22400 Moneta Avenue, Carson, CA 90745

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This is a requirement contract for the services described in this RFP and any related schedules.

The quantities provided are estimates only and do not represent a commitment by the City to purchase those quantities. If actual service needs differ from the estimated amounts, the Contractor shall not be entitled to an equitable price adjustment unless otherwise specified in the contract.

The City is not required to purchase services beyond any stated limits on total orders, if such limits are identified in the final contract.

The City reserves the right to issue orders that require delivery or performance at multiple locations.

The City is under no obligation to place a minimum dollar value of orders or a minimum number of services orders. The use of services under this contract is based solely on the City’s operational needs.

The City’s obligations under this contract are limited to coordination, oversight, and reporting only.

No financial or budgetary contributions shall be made by the City.

Any regulatory or guidance changes issued by the USDA or CDE during the term of this contract (as outlined at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/cc/), may serve as a basis for renegotiation of contract terms. However, any such renegotiation must be requested in writing by the City and receive prior approval from the CDE before implementation.

4. Pricing

All proposed services shall be provided at no cost to the City . Proposers must have secured grant funding or other external resources to fully cover the cost of services during the City’s designated menu cycle.

No fees of any kind shall be charged to the City. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Food and milk (if applicable);
• Packaging and containers;
• Transportation and delivery; and
• Condiments, utensils, napkins, and other service-related items.

All costs associated with the provision of meal and snack services must be absorbed by the Contractor through their own funding sources.

Any cost charged to or required of the City for the services described in this RFP, whether direct or indirect, shall be grounds for disqualification of any proposal indicating same, and shall be considered a material breach of any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP.

5. Evaluation of Proposals

• Overall qualifications and relevant experience in providing similar food services. • Experience and credentials of key personnel and project managers. • Demonstrated local knowledge, prior accomplishments, and references. • Availability of grant funding to support the full scope of services at no cost to the City.

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• Quality and nutritional value of proposed meals and snacks. • Demonstrated ability and capacity to deliver the full scope of services at zero cost to the City, with verified grant funding and full financial coverage of operational expenses.

6. Quality of Food and Services & Unit Pricing

All meals and snacks provided must meet high standards for quality, freshness, and nutritional value, in accordance with USDA guidelines. Menu options should reflect variety, balance, and appeal to children ages 6 -12. The City reserves the right to periodically inspect and assess the quality of meals and services provided under the final contract.

Contractor shall prove demonstrated ability and capacity to deliver all services at zero cost to the City, with verifiable grant funding and full financial coverage of operational expenses.

Unit Pricing

All unit prices submitted shall reflect a zero-cost model to the City. Proposers shall enter $0.00 for each meal type. Prices must:
• Be clearly written in ink or typed;
• Include all necessary components such as food, packaging, delivery, utensils, condiments, and service materials; and
• Reflect compliance with the specifications set forth in this RFP.

Any taxes or charges imposed by future legislation shall be borne by the proposer and shall not result in any additional cost to the City.

The City’s obligations under this contract are limited to coordination, oversight, and reporting only.

No financial or budgetary contributions shall be made by the City.

7. Meal Orders

The City will place meal orders each Tuesday for the following week of service. Orders will specify:
• The total number of days meals are required for the upcoming week; • A breakdown by site location; and
• The quantity of each meal type (e.g., lunch, snack, or supper).

The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of meals ordered with at least 24 hours’ notice, or less if mutually agreed upon by both the Contractor and the City.

8. Menu-Cycle Change Procedure

The Contractor shall deliver meals and snacks daily in accordance with the approved menu cycle submitted with their proposal.
• Deviations from the approved menu cycle are not permitted without prior authorization from the City’s Contract Officer.
• In the event of an emergency that prevents delivery of a specific meal component, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City to coordinate and approve an appropriate substitution.

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• The City reserves the right to recommend menu changes during the contract term, provided such changes fall within the Contractor’s established food cost parameters.

9. Noncompliance

The City reserves the right to inspect and assess the quality of food delivered at any time.

Meals that fail to meet the specifications outlined in the awarded contract may be rejected at the City’s sole discretion.

Contractor shall not be compensated for:
• Unauthorized menu changes;
• Incomplete meals;
• Meals delivered outside the specified time window; or • Meals rejected due to noncompliance with contractual specifications.

If meals are rejected for any of the above reasons, as determined by the City in its sole discretion, the City reserves the right to require replacement meals from the Contractor or secure replacement meals (which need not be identical) from alternate sources. Contractor shall be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of Contractor’s noncompliance and shall not be entitled to any price adjustment, even if the replacement meals are procured at a lower cost.

The City, or its designated representative, will provide written notification to the Contractor specifying the number of meals rejected and the reasons for rejection.

10. Specifications

Packaging

Hot Meal Units must be packaged in containers that:
• Maintain food temperature in accordance with local health standards; • Have airtight closures;
• Are made of non-toxic materials; and
• Are capable of withstanding temperatures up to 400°F (204°C) or higher.

Cold Meal Units (or meals that do not require heating) must be packaged in plastic or paper, using non-toxic materials.

Carton Labeling: Each carton mut be clearly labeled with the following:
• The processor’s (plant) name and address;
• Item identity and meal type;
• Date of production; and
• Quantity of individual units per carton.

Meals shall be delivered with all necessary non-food service items, including:
• Condiments;
• Straws;
• Napkins;
• Single-use service ware, etc.

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Food Preparation

Meals shall be prepared and assembled under sanitary, temperature -controlled conditions no more than 24 hours prior to delivery.

Food Specifications

Proposals must include a meal cycle that meets or exceeds USDA-required portion sizes for each meal type.

All meat and meat products, except sausage products, must be:
• Slaughtered, processed, and manufactured in USDA-inspected facilities; and • Clearly marked with the appropriate USDA seal.
• Upon delivery, meat and meat products must be sanitary, free from off-odors or signs of deterioration.
• Vegetarian and special diet meals shall be available upon request.

Product Specifications – Milk

Milk and milk products shall meet the definition of:
• “Fluid types of pasteurized flavored or unflavored whole milk, low -fat milk, skim milk, or cultured buttermilk, which meet State and local standards for such milk.”

All milk products delivered under this contract must comply fully with these standards.

11. Delivery Requirements

The Contractor shall deliver meals to each designated facility in accordance with the weekly order provided by the City.

Meals shall be unloaded and placed in the designated area at each location daily, in accordance with the delivery schedule and site-specific instructions.

The Contractor is responsible for timely delivery of all meals and dairy products. Meals must be transported using equipment that ensures proper refrigeration or heating to maintain food safety and compliance with all applicable state and local health codes.

The City reserves the right to add or remove service locations during the contract term. The City will provide at least one week’s notice prior to the effective date of such changes. Any resulting adjustments in transportation logistics or costs shall be borne solely by the Contractor and shall not result in any additional charges to the City.

On field trip days, the Contractor shall either deliver pre-packaged meals to the designated program sites for transport to offsite locations or deliver directly to field trip locations, as directed by the City’s Contract Officer, at no additional cost.

With advance notice from the City, the Contractor may also be required to participate in special events and deliver meals to additional locations outside of the standard schedule.

12. Equipment

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The Contractor shall provide, at no additional cost to the City, any equipment or supplies necessary to support safe and compliant meal service. Required items include, but are not limited to:
• Documentation binders;
• Food thermometers;
• Refrigerator thermometers;
• Hot box warmers; and
• Refrigerators (as needed at the designated sites).

13. Training

The Contractor shall conduct annual trainings for designated City staff. Training must cover:
• Proper procedures for receiving, serving, and documenting meals; and • Any applicable USDA/CDE compliance requirements.

14. Food Tasting

The Contractor shall coordinate and facilitate periodic food tastings in collaboration with the City’s designated Contract Officer. These tastings are intended to assess:
• Meal quality;
• Variety; and
• Overall acceptability for program participants.

15. Supervision and Inspection

The Contractor shall be responsible for:

• Monitoring of meal portion sizes;
• Packaging integrity;
• Product appearance; and
• Overall food quality and compliance with contract specifications.

16. Record Keeping

The Contractor shall prepare three (3) transport records for each delivery – one for the Contractor, one for the facility, and one for the City. Each record shall:
• Be itemized to indicate the number and type of meals delivered to each facility; • Be reviewed and verified by the City’s designated site personnel prior to signing, and; • Serve as the basis for invoicing. Only invoices that accurately reflect signed transport records will be accepted by the City.

The Contractor shall maintain records to support all invoicing and claims, including:
• Transport records;
• Purchase orders;
• Production records; and
• Any other relevant documentation.

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All books and records related to the services performed pursuant to any contract awarded per this RFP must be retained for a minimum of three (3) years from the date the City submits its final claim for reimbursement to the CDE, or until the final resolution of any audit – whichever is later. These records must be available for inspection by representatives of CDE, USDA, the City, and the Controller general of the United States at any reasonable time and location.

The Contractor shall provide reports on meals served as requested by the City for use in presentations or reporting.

17. Inspection of Facility

The City, CDE, and USDA reserve the right to inspect the Contractor’s meal preparation facilities:
• Prior to contract award; and
• At any time during the contact term, with or without prior notice.

The Contractor’s facilities shall be subject to periodic inspections by:
• USDA;
• State and local health departments; and
• Any agency authorized to evaluate compliance with meal quality standards. Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with USDA regulations.

The Contractor shall ensure meals are periodically tested by the local health department or an independent agency to assess bacteria levels in prepared, transported, and delivered food. All test results must meet local health authority standards applicable to similar food establishments.

Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall provide the City with a current health certification for the facility where meals will be prepared.

18. Number of Meals and Delivery Times

The Contractor shall provide the exact number of meals ordered by the City for each site. Upon delivery, meals will be counted and verified by site personnel prior to acceptance.

• Damaged or incomplete meals shall not be counted toward the total number delivered. • Only complete, undamaged meals will be accepted and considered for fulfillment of the order.

19. Emergencies

In the event of unforeseen emergency circumstances, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City with the following information:

• Notification that on-time delivery is not possible;
• A description of the specific circumstance(s) preventing delivery; and • An indication of whether subsequent deliveries will also be impacted.

If the Contractor is unable to deliver meals and snacks due to an emergency, the City reserves the right to secure alternate meal service. The Contractor shall be required to reimburse the City for any associated costs incurred in obtaining substitute meals and snacks.

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

1. Bidder/Proposer Affidavit

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

2. Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirements

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

3. Certificate of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700

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Exhibit “A” – Additional Documents

4. Debarment and Suspension Certification

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Exhibit “A” – Additional Documents

5. Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

6. Client Reference List – Non-Construction

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Exhibit “A” – Additional Documents

7. W9

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

8. Zero-Cost Compliance Statement

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

9. Acknowledgement of Insurance Endorsements

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Exhibit “A” – Additional Documents

10. Contract Insurance Checklist – Non-Construction

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Exhibit “A” - Additional Documents

11. Instructions for Entering Electronic Bids

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Exhibit “B”

City’s Form Contract

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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and
_____________________________________

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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
____________________
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this ____ day of ________, 202___ by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and ___________________________, _________________ (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal or bid for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.

C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder.

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform a ll services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest

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professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s scope of work or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.

Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

1.5 Familiarity with Work.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facil ities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the co nditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer.

1.6 Care of Work.

The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.

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1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.

1.8 Additional Services.

City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No suc h extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreem ent, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifi cally set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

1.9 Special Requirements.

Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Zero Dollars ($ 0.00) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.

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2.2 Method of Compensation.

The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services, less contract retention; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Co nsultant’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, (b) contract retention is maintained, and (c) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.4 Invoices.

Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance.

By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub -category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub -contractor contracts . Sub -contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.

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ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance.

Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively.

3.3 Force Majeure.

The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of th e Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any government al agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term.

ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:

(Name) (Title)

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(Name) (Title)

(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.

Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term o f this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be _____________________________. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions wh ich must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.4 Independent Consultant.

Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the select ion, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an

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independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whe ther for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consult ant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages.

The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City:
(a) General Liability Insurance (Occurrence Form CG0001 or equivalent) . A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggre gate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit.
(b) Worker’s Compensation Insurance . A policy of worker’s compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or damage arising from any inj uries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement.
(c) Automotive Insurance (Form CA 0001 (Ed 1/87) including “any auto” and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent) . A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than

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$1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile.
(d) Professional Liability . Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s servic es or the termination of this Agreement.

During this additional 5-year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits . Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant’s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insu rance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention.

All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer.

No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certi ficates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

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All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER
NAMED HEREIN.
[to be initialed] ______________
Consultant Initials
City, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and a ppointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which t he Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.

In the event the Consultant subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to Section 5.1, and such certificates and endorsements shall be provided to City.

5.3 Indemnification.

To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or cl aimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in

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connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to per form the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, in cluding but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall no t be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer.

Insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the event the risk ma nager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Consultant

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agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and r ecords if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

6.2 Reports.

Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without

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liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any su ch information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discov ery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal

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jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default.

In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consulta nt of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default.

This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, cost s, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.4 Waiver.

Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.

Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

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7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercis e by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.6 Legal Action.

In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any no tice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursua nt to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set -off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

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7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.

If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be grante d, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.

No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performan ce of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financi al interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, r eligion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

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8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq. , as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy -two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

9.2 Interpretation.

The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.3 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of 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 co nstitute but one and the same Agreement.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

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9.5 Severability.

In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial inte rest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in v iolation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “non -interests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091 .5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or cons equence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.

Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or oth er conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreeme nt, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal
corporation

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
_______________________________
By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

Address:

Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

On __________, 202___ before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER____________________________
___
__________________________________
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SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_________________________________________
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_________________________________________
____

___________________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

___________________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

01007.0001 2016771.6 A-1
EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

IV. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.

V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
I. Section 1.8 (Additional Services) is hereby deleted in its entirety because this is a zero- cost contract and the Contract Officer shall not expand Consultant’s services beyond those that shall be provided pursuant to Exhibit “A.”
II. Section 2.2 (Method of Compensation) is hereby deleted in its entirety because this is a zero-cost contract.

III. Section 2.3 (Reimbursable Expenses) is hereby deleted in its entirety because this is a zero-cost contract.

IV. Section 2.4 (Invoices) is hereby deleted in its entirety because this is a zero -cost contract.

V. Section 3.4 (Term) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“3.4 Term.

Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding three (3) one (1) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance ( Exhibit “D”). At City’s option, and upon execution of a written amendment (duly approved by City) to this Agreement, the initial three -year term may be extended by up to two (2) one-year extension periods.” VI. Section 7.2 (Disputes; Default) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“7.2 Disputes; Default.

In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to compensate continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warra nt. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default.

If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.” VII. Section 7.7 (Termination Prior to Expiration of Term) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

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“7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any no tice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Regardless which Party initiates termination of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not be entitled to comp ensation for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non -terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.”
VIII. Section 7.8 (Termination for Default of Consultant) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise ., and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set -off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.”

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:

MEAL TYPE

ESTIMATED

SERVINGS

PER DAY

ESTIMATED

NUMBER OF

SERVING
DAYS
UNIT
PRICE
(COST
TO
CITY)
TOTAL
PRICE
(COST
TO
CITY)
A. Lunch 550 49 $0 $0
B. Snack 550 49 $0 $0
C. Supper 150 184 $0 $0
Grand
Total
$0*
*Consultant is funded by grants and provides and delivers pre-packaged meals and snacks to the City at no cost for City to distribute to children in its Summer and Afterschool Programs.

II. A retention of ten percent (10%) shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory completion of services. (NOT APPLICABLE)
III. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub -budget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 1.8. (NOT APPLICABLE)
IV. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include: (NOT APPLICABLE) V. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $0.00 as provided in Section

2.1 of this Agreement.

VI. The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C -1. (NOT

APPLICABLE)

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following schedule:

Days to Perform Times of Performance
A. Lunches Mondays through Fridays** Per Contract Officer’s Request B. Snacks Mondays through Fridays** Per Contract Officer’s Request C. Supper Mondays through Fridays** Per Contract Officer’s Request **Meals and snacks are to be available to City by Consultant each day while Summer and Afterschool Programs are in effect, unless otherwise requested by the Contract Officer.

Summer Programs generally operate from mid-June to mid-August. Afterschool Programs generally operate from mid -August to mid-June. Deliveries of meals and snacks shall be made only pursuan t to City orders, on such days and times as specified in the relevant order.

II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the following dates.

A. Approved Lunches
B. Approved Snacks
C. Approved Suppers
D. All required serving utensils and condiments, as provided in this Agreement III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in accordance with Section 3.2.

Bid Response to RFP No. 25-033

ZERO-COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK

SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL

Bid Response to RFP No. 25-033

ZERO-COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK

SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL

Contents
COVER LETTER ....................................................................................................................................... 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... 5 QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 6 Experience with Federal Nutrition Programs ................................ ................................ ................................ 6 Track Record with Carson & Other Partners ................................ ................................ ................................ 6 Compliance & Documentation Expertise ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 6 Operational Capacity & Partnerships ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 7 Proven Results & Innovation ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 7 RESUMES/BIOS OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO THE ENGAGEMENT ..................................... 8 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING ............................................................................................................. 13 Key Goals and Objectives ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 13 PROJECT APPROACH AND WORK PLAN ...................................................................................... 14 Methodology & Project Plan ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 14 Stage 1: Annual Planning & Site Onboarding (August – September) ................................................................... 14 Deliverables: ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Stage 2: Staff Training, Pre-Operational Readiness & Site Binders (September) ................................................. 14 Deliverables: ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Stage 3: Program Launch & Daily Operations (October – September) ................................................................. 15 Deliverables: ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Stage 4: Compliance, Documentation & Audits (Ongoing) ................................................................................... 15 Deliverables: ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Stage 5: Reporting, Reimbursement & Continuous Improvement (Monthly/Annually) ......................................... 16 Deliverables: ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 16

Bid Response to RFP No. 25-033

ZERO-COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK

SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL

Appendix “A” – Sample Menu ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 16 Project Methodology & Timeline (Visual) ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 18 DESCRIPTION OF PARTICIPATION IN USDA-FUNDED PROGRAMS .................................... 19 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 19 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ................................ ................................ ............................... 19 Appendix “B” – Sample End of Year Summary Report .......................................................................................... 20 Other Program Familiarity (NSLP) ................................................................................................................. 20 DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT CACFP, SFSP FUNDED PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP ...... 21 FUNDING SOURCE DISCLOSURE...................................................................................................... 22 Supporting Documentation: ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 22 NO HIDDEN FEES OR COST-SHIFTING .......................................................................................... 23 SUB CONTRACTOR LIST .................................................................................................................... 23 Unity Meals ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 24 Top Notch Catering ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 26 COST PROPOSAL / ZERO COST COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................. 27 CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................................... 29

Bid Response to RFP No. 25-033

ZERO-COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK

SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL

Cover Letter

September 17, 2025

It is with great enthusiasm that The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. submits this proposal in response to RFP 25-033 for THE ZERO COST GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK PSERVICES FOR The City of Carson’s summer and afterschool programs. The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2006 and in good standing with the California Secretary of State, is honored to be considered for this opportunity.

Since 2009, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has proudly served as the sponsor for the City of Carson, and in fact was responsible for introducing the City to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP). For 17 years, our organization has delivered federally reimbursed, no-cost meal services to municipalities, school districts, and community organizations throughout Southern California. Our history with Carson is one of partnership, compliance, and innovation—most recently demonstrated in 2020, when we successfully secured the City’s bid with a zero-cost proposal model that is now the established standard.

We remain fully committed to continuing this important work and partnering with the City of Carson to ensure children and families have access to high-quality, nutritious meals without financial burden to the City.

Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc.

Corp ID: C2898887
210 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003
(310)904-4645

Lisa Amos, Executive Director. [email protected]
Mary Murphy, Executive Secretary
Cheryl Ward, Fiscal Officer
Sarah Jackson, Program Director

Very best regards,

Lisa Amos,
Executive Director

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Executive Summary

The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. is honored to submit this proposal to continue serving as the City of Carson’s sponsor for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). For 17 years, Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has proudly partnered with the City, introducing federally funded, zero-cost meal programs that have delivered over one million USDA-compliant meals to Carson’s children.

Since 2009, Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has been the City’s sole meal sponsor, consistently operating with 100% compliance under the oversight of the California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Our mission is rooted in ensuring children receive access to nutritious, appealing meals every day. Lighthouse will include child representatives in menu tasting panels, ensuring youth voices directly inform vendor selection and meal quality.

Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. maintains contracts with three USDA-approved vendors: Unity Meals, Revolution Foods and Top Notch Catering. This multiple-vendor capacity ensures continuity of service, menu variety, and risk mitigation. Structured vendor tasting events will be conducted with City representatives, program staff, and child participants.

Meals will be delivered daily, with a safeguard requiring a minimum of 25 meals per delivery site. Sites under 25 participants will be served via central drop-off (Carson Park or Veterans Park). This prevents waste and ensures fiscal efficiency. The program will continue to operate at zero cost to the City of Carson, funded entirely through federal reimbursements and supplemental grants, with no hidden costs.

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Qualifications

The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization established in 2006, dedicated to serving vulnerable children—including medically fragile youth, foster children, and those in low-income households. For nearly two decades, we have specialized in federally funded nutrition programs, ensuring children have consistent access to healthy, reimbursable meals at no cost to municipalities.

Experience with Federal Nutrition Programs

The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has extensive experience as a sponsor under both the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).  SFSP Sponsorship: Since 2009, we have been an SFSP sponsor, regulated by the California Department of Education (CDE).
 CACFP Sponsorship: Since 2012, we have been a CACFP sponsor, regulated by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Through these programs, we have administered thousands of compliant meals annually, maintained strong relationships with oversight agencies, and consistently remained in good standing with both CDE and CDSS.

Track Record with Carson & Other Partners
Since 2009, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has proudly served as the sole sponsor for the City of Carson, introducing the City to federally funded meal service programs and pioneering a zero- cost model that remains the standard today. Beyond Carson, we have partnered with school districts, law enforcement agencies, municipalities including Hawthorne and Lynwood, and faith-based organizations to deliver nutritious meals to children across Southern California.

Compliance & Documentation Expertise
Our staff is highly trained and experienced in all aspects of federal and state compliance, including:
 Accurate submission of USDA/CDE and CDSS reimbursement claims  Maintaining detailed program documentation and records  Ensuring full adherence to USDA meal pattern requirements  Successfully completing program audits with strong results and no major findings

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Operational Capacity & Partnerships
We maintain a robust operational infrastructure through close integration with our food service partner, enabling us to provide high-volume meal preparation while ensuring every meal meets USDA and CDE/CDSS requirements. Our collaboration allows us to combine technical compliance with high-quality, child-friendly meals that communities value and enjoy.

Proven Results & Innovation
In 2022, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. secured Carson’s RFP with a zero-cost proposal leveraging CACFP reimbursements. This model, which we introduced, has since become the City’s requirement for all meal service bids. Our ability to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable programming demonstrates why we are uniquely qualified to continue serving as Carson’s trusted partner.

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Resumes/Bios of Personnel Assigned to the
Engagement

Lisa Amos, Founder and Executive Director

Lisa Amos is the Founder and Executive Director of The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc., and has led the organization since its inception in 2006. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Lisa brings a unique combination of nonprofit management, corporate HR, and community engagement expertise.

In 2009, Lisa successfully pioneered the introduction of federally reimbursed CACFP and SFSP meal programs to the City of Carson, establishing Lighthouse as the City’s sole sponsor. Under her leadership, Lighthouse has delivered more than one million USDA-compliant meals to Carson’s children — at zero cost to the City.

Lisa’s role encompasses strategic planning, fiscal oversight, compliance monitoring, vendor management, and external relations. She has guided Lighthouse through numerous federal and state audits with 100% compliance. Her leadership was formally recognized in 2022, when the City of Carson awarded Lighthouse a Certificate of Recognition for outstanding service and program administration. She is known for building strong municipal partnerships, strengthening community trust, and ensuring that every program Lighthouse delivers reflects excellence, accountability, and sustainability.

Education & Certifications
 Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership
 Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
 Master’s Degree in Health Services
 Certified Diversity Compliance Coordinator
 California Notary Public
 Recognition
Lisa has been recognized with special commendations and a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Carson (2022) and the City of Los Angeles (2022) for her outstanding leadership, perseverance, and dedication to improving community outcomes.

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Cheryl Ward, Fiscal Officer

Cheryl Ward serves as Fiscal Officer for The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc., bringing more than 235 years of financial and compliance expertise across nonprofit, healthcare, and community service organizations.

Cheryl oversees all fiscal operations related to Lighthouse’s CACFP and SFSP sponsorships, ensuring that reimbursement claims are accurate, audit-ready, and submitted in full compliance with CDE/CDSS and USDA guidelines. She has designed and implemented internal controls that guarantee full transparency and accountability in the use of federal program funds.

Her career includes leadership roles as CEO and Compliance Officer in the healthcare sector, where she successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets and regulatory requirements. At Lighthouse, Cheryl’s responsibilities extend to budgeting, financial reporting, and coordinating independent audits.

Cheryl earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a Finance minor from California State University, Northridge. She also completed advanced training in accounting, risk management, and strategic planning.

Known for her precision and diligence, Cheryl ensures that Lighthouse maintains its record of zero fiscal findings in all program reviews, reinforcing the organization’s reputation as a fiscally responsible partner.

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Mary Murphy, Executive Secretary/
Civil Right Coordinator

Mary Murphy has been an integral member of The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. since 2006, bringing over 40 years of professional experience in administration, executive support, and organizational management.

As Executive Secretary and Civil Rights Coordinator, Mary manages the daily flow of compliance documentation, oversees communication between program sites and central administration, and ensures that all civil rights regulations are upheld in accordance with USDA and CDE/CDSS requirements.

Mary also plays a critical role in staff training workshops, preparing program staff in areas such as civil rights compliance, documentation standards, and customer service. She serves as the organizational backbone, ensuring that policies, procedures, and documentation systems run seamlessly.

Mary holds an A.S. in Business Administration from Los Angeles Southwest College and has completed specialized training in federal program compliance. Her extensive background in organizational support makes her a trusted resource both within Lighthouse and among Carson program partners.

Known for her attention to detail, reliability, and dedication, Mary has been instrumental in assisting Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. achieve zero findings in every program review since 2009.

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Courtnee Smith, Monitor Supervisor

Courtnee Smith serves as Monitor Supervisor for The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc., where she leads compliance monitoring and provides hands-on support to program sites throughout Carson.

Her responsibilities include overseeing daily recordkeeping, corrective action plans, and USDA site monitoring visits. Courtnee ensures that all site supervisors are trained, supported, and equipped to maintain 100% compliance with CDE/CDSS and USDA requirements.

With a background in youth program administration and compliance auditing, Courtnee brings both technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills to the role. She is skilled at identifying operational gaps and implementing corrective measures that keep Lighthouse at the forefront of accountability.

Courtnee’s leadership fosters a culture of supportive oversight rather than punitive correction, strengthening staff capacity and ensuring consistent program quality.

Her work is central to Lighthouse’s reputation for reliability, ensuring that every Carson program site receives the resources, monitoring, and guidance it needs to succeed.

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Sarah N. Jackson, Program Director

Sarah Jackson has served as Program Director at The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. since 2016, managing daily operations across more than 50 program sites. With nearly a decade of experience in child nutrition program administration, Sarah has become a central figure in ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Sarah leads staff training, compliance monitoring, and partnership development with municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. She ensures that all sites operate in full compliance with USDA, CDE, and CDSS requirements, and she is often the first point of contact for site supervisors requiring technical assistance.

Her leadership extends to program innovation. Sarah has developed systems for real-time reporting, corrective action tracking, and continuous staff development, resulting in higher site compliance scores and smoother program audits.

Sarah holds a B.S. in Education from Grand Canyon University and is pursuing continuing education in nonprofit leadership. She is recognized for her commitment to child well-being, staff empowerment, and community engagement, ensuring Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. consistently exceeds program expectations.

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Project Understanding

The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. understands that the City of Carson seeks a zero-cost meal service program that ensures children have consistent access to nutritious, USDA-compliant meals year- round. This requires seamless coordination of operations under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), strict compliance with CDE and CDSS oversight, and an unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility by ensuring that no direct or indirect costs are passed to the City.

We also recognize that the City values reliability, community impact, and administrative transparency. As Carson’s sole sponsor since 2009, Lighthouse has introduced, implemented, and sustained federally reimbursed meal programs for 17 years — with zero financial burden to the City and a proven record of compliance.

At the same time, we understand that enrollment projections in the RFP may not always align with actual participation levels at individual sites. To ensure both efficiency and compliance, Lighthouse proposes safeguards that balance operational feasibility with program integrity.

Key Goals and Objectives

The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. aligns our operations with the following objectives:
• Nutritional Quality: Deliver wholesome meals that meet or exceed USDA meal pattern requirements while appealing to children.
• Zero Cost to City: Fund the program entirely through CACFP/SFSP reimbursements and supplemental funding (donations, grants, fundraising).
• Program Compliance: Maintain full compliance with USDA, CDE, and CDSS rules, supported by proactive training, site monitoring, and documentation. • Operational Efficiency: Ensure timely, reliable meal service through vendor integration, route scheduling, and customized compliance binders at each site. • Community Impact: Support Carson’s families by reducing food insecurity, particularly among low-income and vulnerable children.

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Project Approach and Work Plan

Methodology & Project Plan

The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has successfully operated federally funded meal service programs in the City of Carson since 2009. Over this time, we have built a comprehensive methodology that incorporates clear stages, deliverables, compliance checkpoints, and timelines to ensure seamless and compliant operations.

Stage 1: Annual Planning & Site Onboarding (August – September)

Deliverables:
• Distribution of onboarding forms to site staff to collect demographic data, including site addresses, key staff contacts, serving times, delivery windows, and anticipated daily participation (ADP).
• Coordination with food service vendors to align route scheduling, meal preparation, and procurement based on ADP data.
• Scheduling of annual pre-operational training with the City’s Recreation Program Manager.

Milestones:
• Completed onboarding packets for all sites.
• Vendor delivery schedule finalized.
• Pre-operational training session conducted for all new and returning staff.

Stage 2: Staff Training, Pre-Operational Readiness & Site Binders (September)

Deliverables:
• Comprehensive training sessions covering USDA program rules, safe serving techniques, health/safety protocols, temperature control, and documentation. • Distribution of customized compliance binders to each site, containing daily meal count sheets pre-marked with the site’s approved meals and exact serving times, thermometers, refrigerator thermometers (if required), and probe wipes.
• Training on use of iPhone “scan” feature for real-time documentation submission, with office- based alternatives.

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Milestones:
• All site staff trained and certified for upcoming program year. • All sites provided with posters and banners at no cost to the City to advertise the availability of free meals (SFSP)
• Customized site binders distributed with compliance tools. • Operational systems tested and verified.

Note: While not required by CACFP or SFSP regulations, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. provides these customized binders and supplies at our own expense to ensure compliance and the continued success of Carson’s meal programs.

Stage 3: Program Launch & Daily Operations (October – September)

Deliverables:
• Daily delivery and service of reimbursable meals through CACFP (school year) and SFSP (summer). • Documentation maintained and submitted daily, including meal counts, temperature logs, and delivery confirmations.
• Ongoing communication with vendor partners to ensure menu quality, child satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Milestones:
• Program year launch on October 1 (CACFP).
• Transition to summer operations (SFSP) in June.
• Ongoing monthly meal service targets consistently met.

Stage 4: Compliance, Documentation & Audits (Ongoing)

Deliverables:
• Menus developed in collaboration with vendor partners and submitted with recipes, CN labels, and quantities for approval.
• Internal audits conducted monthly by Lighthouse staff. • Oversight agency Administrative Reviews (ARs) successfully completed. Most recent AR (CDE, 2024) found 100% compliance.

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Milestones:
• Monthly internal audits completed.
• All external ARs completed with no findings or deficiencies.

Stage 5: Reporting, Reimbursement & Continuous Improvement (Monthly/Annually) Deliverables:
• Accurate submission of monthly reimbursement claims to CDE (SFSP) and CDSS (CACFP). • Regular reconciliation of documentation to ensure timely reimbursement. • Continuous feedback collection to improve service delivery.

Milestones:
• Monthly reimbursement claims submitted on time.
• Mid-year program review with Recreation Program Manager. • Annual evaluation completed with recommendations for improvement.

Appendix “A” – Sample Menu
As an example of our program deliverables, Appendix A provides a sample menu. This menu demonstrates Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc.’s commitment to nutritious, balanced, and child-friendly meals that meet or exceed USDA meal pattern requirements.

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Project Methodology & Timeline (Visual)

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Description of Participation in USDA-Funded
Programs

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
 Sponsor Name: The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc.
 Dates of Participation: 2009 – Present
 Oversight Agency: California Department of Education (CDE)  Program Description: Sponsorship of summer meal service programs across municipalities, school districts, and community-based organizations throughout California. We currently serve 42 sites statewide, spanning from Fresno in the north to San Diego in the south.
 Annual Service Volume: On average, we deliver approximately 1,700 meals daily during the summer months, totaling more than 200,000 reimbursable summer meals annually.

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
 Sponsor Name: The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc.
 Dates of Participation: 2012 – Present
 Oversight Agency: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)  Program Description: Sponsorship of after-school and year-round meal programs, providing reimbursable suppers and snacks in compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements. Our service footprint includes municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and faith-based organizations.
 Annual Service Volume: On average, we deliver approximately 1,100 meals daily during the school year, totaling more than 200,000 reimbursable after-school and year-round meals annually.

Track Record with the City of Carson
Since 2009, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has proudly served as the food program sponsor for the City of Carson, introducing both CACFP and SFSP to the City. Over the past 17 years, the Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has provided well over one millions of meals at zero cost to the City, consistently maintaining compliance and strong audit results.

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Appendix “B” – Sample End of Year Summary Report
To further demonstrate our transparency and measurable outcomes, Appendix B includes a sample of the annual report we prepare for the City of Carson. This report summarizes the total number of meals served during the program year and highlights the program’s overall impact. While Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. provides comprehensive meal counts and data to oversight agencies throughout the year, the City may request an end-of-year summary at any time, and we are always prepared to provide this documentation promptly. This practice underscores our commitment to accountability and to ensuring City leaders have a clear understanding of program reach and effectiveness.

Other Program Familiarity (NSLP)
The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has not participated directly in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), as this program is primarily administered by public school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, private nonprofit schools, and nonprofit residential child care institutions. As a community-based nonprofit sponsor, our role is best aligned with CACFP and SFSP, which are specifically designed to support municipalities, after-school programs, and community organizations. However, through our partnerships with school districts that administer NSLP directly, we maintain familiarity with NSLP requirements and integrate this knowledge into our operations.

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Documentation of Current CACFP, SFSP Funded
Program Sponsorship

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Funding Source Disclosure
The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. will cover 100% of the costs of the proposed meal service program through federally reimbursed nutrition programs, specifically:
 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – administered by the California Department of Education (CDE).

As an approved sponsor in good standing with both CDE and CDSS, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. is fully authorized to claim reimbursement for eligible meals provided through these programs.

Reimbursements are calculated based on the number of meals served that meet USDA meal pattern requirements and are submitted through established USDA/CDE/CDSS systems. This reimbursement structure ensures that all operating costs—including administration, food, preparation, labor, and logistics—are fully covered by federal funds. The City of Carson will not incur any direct or indirect financial responsibility for the operation of the program.

Supporting Documentation:

If requested, The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. will provide copies of award letters, executed agreements, and other supporting documentation confirming our sponsorship approval and funding commitments under CACFP and SFSP as part of the final proposal package.

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No Hidden Fees or Cost-Shifting
The Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. hereby certifies that neither the City of Carson, nor any of its officers, employees, or agents, will be billed or required to pay any costs or compensation, directly or indirectly, for services performed or costs incurred in connection with this program.

All program costs—including administration, operations, logistics, food procurement, preparation, delivery, and staff time—are fully covered through federal reimbursement under CACFP and SFSP.

We further certify that:
 There will be no hidden fees, surcharges, or cost-shifting of any kind to the City.  Any attempt to shift program costs to the City would be a material breach of contract and is expressly prohibited under our commitment.
 Our zero-cost model has been successfully demonstrated since 2009, when we first introduced Carson to CACFP, and has continued without financial burden to the City.

This approach reflects our long-standing commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and delivering high-quality meal service to the community at no cost to the City of Carson.

Sub Contractor List
As the current CACFP and SFSP sponsor for the City of Carson, we presently partner with two meal vendors to support our various sites. For the Carson locations specifically, we have been utilizing Top Notch Catering as the primary vendor.

To ensure the City of Carson continues to receive the highest quality meal service tailored to the unique needs of the children served, we are expanding our vendor options to include Unity Meals, with whom we are already vended. As part of this process, we propose to coordinate a structured taste-testing session featuring both Top Notch Catering and Unity Meals. This panel will include a representative from the Lighthouse, a representative from the City of Carson, and a child participant to provide feedback from the perspective of the program’s end recipients.

This collaborative evaluation process allows the City of Carson to directly participate in the vendor selection, ensuring that the final subcontractor choice reflects both program requirements and the preferences of the community we serve. Our intent is to align closely with the City’s standards while maintaining transparency and accountability in vendor selection.

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Unity Meals
16932 Valley View Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
213-784-3197

Key Personnel:

Jennifer Reno, Vice President, Client Partnerships
Stephanie Altamirano, Account Specialist
Shabir Kashyap, Program Director
 Role/Scope of Work: Alternative provider of meal preparation and delivery services for Carson sites, with proven capacity serving similar municipal and nonprofit programs in neighboring jurisdictions.
 Qualifications: The Lighthouse 4Kids has contracted with Unity meals for 4 years, during which time, they have provided high-quality meal service and demonstrated responsive customer support, and flexibility in meeting diverse nutrition program requirements.

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Top Notch Catering

Over the past 13 years, Top Notch has
grown from serving just one school to
partnering with hundreds of schools and
nonprofits across Southern California.

Today, our operations span three regional
facilities in San Diego, Los Angeles (and
San Bernardino. Our dedicated team
always focuses on quality, care, and
community.

Top Notch Catering
6190 Fairmount Ave, Ste. G
San Diego, CA 92120

Key Personnel
Claye, Cantwell, Founder
Lynley Conner, Chief Executive
Jose Ochoa, Area Manager

From day one, our commitment has
remained the same: to provide children
with nutritious, scratch-made meals and a
service experience that reflects the heart of
our team and the values we stand behind.

 Role/Scope of Work: Current provider
of meal preparation and delivery services for
Carson sites, responsible for daily execution
of CACFP and SFSP program requirements.
 Qualifications: The Lighthouse 4Kids
currently contracts with Top Notch Catering
as the primary vendor for Carson meal
service, where they have maintained
program compliance and demonstrated
capacity to deliver at scale across multiple
sites.

Providing meals that
drive student
satisfaction

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Cost Proposal / Zero Cost Compliance Statement

The meal service that the Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. has provided and propose s to continue providing to the city of Carson during the upcoming contract period is done so at absolutely at NO COST to the city. All meals (including milk), serving utensils, condiments and site deliver is included. Each meal provided is guaranteed to meet or exceed the USDA standards for school age children and contain the appropriate component content and serving sizes. In addition t o the meals, The Lighthouse provides annual mandatory training along with ongoing support training when needed. All staff that is in contact with the meals is aware of safe storing, handling and serving procedures.

Making a “Healthy Plate”

Fruit Vegetable Dairy Grain

Pricing
Meal Type Estimated
Serving Per Day
Estimated
Number of
Serving Days
Unit Price Total Price
A. Lunch 950 49 $0.00 $0.00
B. Snack 600 49 $0.00 $0.00
C. Supper 675 184 $0.00 $0.00

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Conclusion
For the past 17 years, The Lighthouse 4Kids, under the leadership of Lisa Amos, has successfully utilized CACFP and SFSP funding to deliver zero-cost, grant-supported meal services to the City of Carson. This long -standing partnership has provided a unique perspective: the organization knows each site director personally, understands the specific needs of every site, and is familiar with the preferences of the children served.

Lisa’s connection to the City and its parks is not only professional but also deeply personal. As a parent whose own children benefited from Carson’s park programs, she has witnessed firsthand the positive impact these services have on families. That experience reinforces The Lighthouse 4Kids’ commitment to ensuring that every child continues to receive nutritious, appealing meals in a supportive environment.

By combining a proven ability to meet USDA and CDE standards with strong community ties, The Lighthouse 4Kids is uniquely positioned to continue delivering a zero-cost, high-quality meal program that reflects the values and needs of the City of Carson. We look forward to sustaining this trusted partnership and ensuring that every child served receives meals that support their growth, well-being, and success.

Thank you for considering our response to this RFP and for the opportunity to continue serving the City of Carson.

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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and
LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC.

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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this ____ day of ________, 2025 by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., a California nonprofit corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

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professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.

1.5 Familiarity with Work.

1.6 Care of Work.

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1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

1.8 Additional Services.

City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No suc h extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreem ent, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consu ming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

1.9 Special Requirements.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Zero Dollars ($0.00) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.

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2.2 Method of Compensation.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

2.4 Invoices.

Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.

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ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance.

3.3 Force Majeure.

3.4 Term.

ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

Lisa Amos Founder, Executive Director (Name) (Title)

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Sarah Jackson Program Director (Name) (Title)

(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be Gloria Marroquin, Recreation Program Manager. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless ot herwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.4 Independent Consultant.

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independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages.

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$1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile.
(d) Professional Liability . Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s servic es or the termination of this Agreement.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

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All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

5.3 Indemnification.

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connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to per form the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, in cluding but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer.

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agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

6.2 Reports.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

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liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

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jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

7.4 Waiver.

Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

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7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

7.6 Legal Action.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

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7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

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8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

9.2 Interpretation.

9.3 Counterparts.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

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9.5 Severability.

9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal
corporation

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[brj, mav]
CONSULTANT:

LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., a California
nonprofit corporation
By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

Address: 210 W Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90003

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

On __________, 2025 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

___________________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

___________________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

General: At no cost to the City, Consultant shall provide meal and snack services, funded entirely through Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) federally-funded reimbursements and supplemental funding (donations, grants, fundraising), for the City’s Summer and Afterschool Programs including Kids Club and Summer Day Camp, as w ell as the City’s 3-in-1 Enrichment and Early Childhoo d Education Programs, at designated City facilities, which shall include but not be limited to the following parks:

Services shall align with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition standards, applicable CACFP and SFSP regulations, and applicable California Department of Education (CDE) guidelines. All services shall be performed in a professional, unbiased manner.

Project Approach and Work Plan
A. Stage 1: Annual Planning & Site Onboarding (August – September)

1. Complete onboarding for all sites.

2. Finalize vendor delivery schedule.

3. Conduct pre-operational training session for all new and returning staff.

Summer and Afterschool Program Locations:

Location Address
Anderson Park 19101 S. Wilmington Avenue, Carson, CA
90746
Calas Park 1000 E. 220th Street, Carson, CA 90745
Carriage Crest Park 23800 S. Figueroa Street, Carson, CA 90745 Carson Park 21411 S. Orrick Avenue, Carson, CA 90745
Del Amo Park 703 E. Del Amo Boulevard, Carson, CA
90746
Dolphin Park 21205 Water Street, Carson, CA 90745
Dominguez Park 21330 Santa Fe Avenue, Carson, CA 90810
James M Foisia
Park
23410 Catskill Avenue, Carson, CA 90745
Hemingway Park 700 E. Gardena Boulevard, Carson, CA
90746
Mills Park 1340 E. Diamondale Drive, Carson, 90746
Stevenson Park 17400 Lysander Drive, Carson, CA 90746
Veterans Park 22400 Moneta Avenue, Carson, CA 90745

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4. Deliverables
(a) Distribution of onboarding forms to site staff to collect demographic data, including site addresses, key staff contacts, serving times, delivery windows, and anticipated daily participation (ADP). (b) Coordination with food service vendors to align route scheduling, meal preparation, and procurement based on ADP data.
(c) Scheduling of annual pre -operational training with the Contract Officer.

B. Stage 2: Staff Training, Pre-Operational Readiness, Site Binders (September)

1. Train and certify all staff for upcoming program year.

2. At no cost to the City and subject to Contract Officer approval, provide all sites with posters and banners to advertise the availability of free meals.

3. Distribute customized site binders with compliance tools.

4. Test and verify operational systems.

5. Deliverables
(a) Comprehensive training sessions covering USDA program rules, safe serving techniques, health/safety protocols, temperature control, and documentation.
(b) Distribution of customized compliance binders to each site, containing daily meal count sheets pre -marked with the site’s approved meals and exact serving times, thermometers, refrigerator thermometers (if required), and probe wipes.
(c) Training on use of iPhone “scan” feature for real -time documentation submission, with office-based alternatives.

C. Stage 3: Program Launch & Daily Operations (October – September)

1. Launch program year on October 1 (CACFP).

2. Transition to summer operations (SFSP) in June.

3. Consistently meet ongoing monthly meal service targets.

4. Deliverables

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(a) Daily delivery and service of reimbursable meals through Child and Adult Care Food Program (C ACFP) for the school year and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for the summer.
(b) Documentation maintained and submitted daily, including meal counts, temperature logs, and delivery confirmations.
(c) Ongoing communication with vendor partners to ensure menu quality, child satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

D. Stage 4: Compliance, Documentation, and Audits (Ongoing)

1. Complete monthly internal audits.

2. Complete external Administrative Reviews (ARs) with no findings or deficiencies.

3. Deliverables
(a) Menus developed in collaboration with vendor partners and submitted with recipes, Child Nutrition (CN) labels, and quantities for approval.
(b) Internal audits conducted monthly by Consultant staff. (c) Oversight agency ARs successfully completed.

E. Stage 5: Reporting, Reimbursement, and Continuous Improvement (Monthly/Annually)

1. Submit timely monthly reimbursement claims to California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

2. Conduct mid-year program review with the Contract Officer.

3. Complete annual evaluation with recommendations for improvement.

4. Deliverables
(a) Accurate submission of monthly reimbursement claims to CDE (SFSP) and CDSS (CACFP).
(b) Regular reconciliation of documentation to ensure timely reimbursement.
(c) Continuous feedback collection to improve service delivery.

II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

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A. Approved Lunches
B. Approved Snacks
C. Approved Suppers
D. All required serving utensils and condiments, as provided in this Agreement III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City apprised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

A. Monthly menus, inclusive of meal selections and any component substitutions.

B. Detailed reports at the conclusion of each program year (separately for Summer Program and Afterschool Program years if requested by the Contract Officer) , or more frequently as requested by the Contract Officer, demonstrating the number of meals provided (itemized by lunches, suppers and snacks) for the relevant program year along with the dollar value of the meals provided.

IV. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.

V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:

A. Lisa Amos, Founder and Executive Director
B. Cheryl Ward, Fiscal Officer
C. Mary Murphy, Executive Secretary and Civil Right Coordinator D. Courtnee Smith, Monitor Supervisor
E. Sarah Jackson, Program Director
F. Subcontractors:

1. Unity Meals, Revolution Foods, and Top Notch Catering will be utilized by Consultant as subcontractors to prepare and deliver food pursuant to this Agreement, su bject to City approval pursuan t to Section 4.5 of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT “B”

III. Section 2.3 (Reimbursable Expenses) is hereby deleted in its entirety because this is a zero-cost contract.

IV. Section 2.4 (Invoices) is hereby deleted in its entirety because this is a zero -cost contract.

V. Section 3.4 (Term) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“3.4 Term.

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“7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any no tice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Regardless which Party initiates termination of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not be entitled to comp ensation for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non -terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.”
VIII. Section 7.8 (Termination for Default of Consultant) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise ., and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set -off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.”

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:

MEAL TYPE

ESTIMATED

SERVINGS

PER DAY

ESTIMATED

NUMBER OF

SERVING
DAYS
UNIT
PRICE
(COST
TO
CITY)
TOTAL
PRICE
(COST
TO
CITY)
A. Lunch 550 49 $0 $0
B. Snack 550 49 $0 $0
C. Supper 150 184 $0 $0
Grand
Total
$0*
*Consultant is funded entirely through CACFP/SFSP reimbursements and supplemental funding (donations, grants, fundraising) and provides and delivers pre-packaged meals and snacks to the City at no cost for City to distribute to children in its Summer and Afterschool Programs including Kids Club and Summer Day Camp, as well as the City’s 3 -in-1 Enrichment and Early Childhood Education Programs.

II. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $0.00 as provided in Section

2.1 of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following schedule:

Days to Perform Times of Performance
A. Lunches Mondays through Fridays** Per Contract Officer’s Request B. Snacks Mondays through Fridays** Per Contract Officer’s Request C. Supper Mondays through Fridays** Per Contract Officer’s Request **Meals and snacks are to be available to City by Consultant each day while the City’s programs specified in Section I of Exhibit “A” are in effect, unless otherwise requested by the Contract Officer. Summer Programs generally operate from mid -June to mid-August.

Afterschool Programs generally operate from mid-August to mid-June. Deliveries of meals and snacks shall be made only pursuant to City orders, on such days and times as specified in the relevant order.

II. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in accordance with Section 3.2.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 29. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Michael Whittiker, Community Services Director CS Community Services Subject: CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO MASTER PROTECTION, DBAFIREMASTER, TO PROVIDE KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION,AND CLEANING SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On April 4, 2025, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 25-019) seeking qualiﬁed vendors to provide semi- annual maintenance, inspection, and cleaning services for the kitchen ﬁre hood and associated exhaust systems at the Carson Event Center (Exhibit No. 1). When the RFP closed on April 24, 2025, the City received one (1) proposal (Exhibit No. 2). Following a thorough review and evaluation process, Master Protection, dba Firemaster, was identiﬁed as the most qualiﬁed and responsible proposer (Exhibits Nos. 3 and 4). Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council award a ﬁve-year contract to Master Protection, dba Firemaster, in a total amount not to exceed $30,000 over the ﬁve-year term (Exhibit No. 5).

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement for kitchen hood ﬁre suppression system maintenance, inspection, and cleaning services at the Carson Event Center with Master Protection dba Firemaster (Exhibit No. 5; “Agreement”); and,

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
The Carson Event Center is equipped with two fully operational commercial kitchens, utilized exclusively by the City’s contracted caterer for preparing food and beverages for both public and private events. The City has installed and furnished both kitchen facilities with kitchen ﬁre hood and exhaust systems, which must be maintained and inspected semi-annually in accordance with all applicable safety codes and regulations, including but not limited to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96, Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), and NFPA 17.

To ensure continued compliance and proper system functionality, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 25-019) on April 4, 2025, seeking qualiﬁed vendors to provide semi-annual maintenance, inspection, and cleaning services for the kitchen ﬁre hood and associated exhaust systems at the Carson Event Center. When the RFP closed on April 24, 2025, the City received one (1) proposal. In accordance with Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(b), the proposal was evaluated by a staff review panel using the criteria outlined in the RFP (pages 8- 9), which included relevant local experience, professional credentials, demonstrated understanding of similar projects, service capacity, performance history, and prior experience with the City.

The proposal submitted by Master Protection, dba Firemaster, met all RFP requirements and received the highest ranking (Exhibit No. 3). Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council award a ﬁve-year contract to Master Protection, dba Firemaster, to perform semi-annual maintenance and as-needed repairs of the Carson Event Center’s kitchen ﬁre hood systems, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable safety standards (Exhibit No. 5).

The proposed agreement will be for a term of ﬁve (5) years, with a not-to-exceed contract amount of $30,000 over the duration of the agreement.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this service are included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and will be incorporated into future annual budgets under Account No. 101-90-930-101-6004.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. RFP 25-019 Packet

2. RFP 25-019 Bid Register

3. RFP 25-019 Proposal Ranking Summary

4. Master Protection dba Firemaster Proposal for RFP 25-019

5. Proposed Contract Services Agreement between City of Carson and Master Protection dba Firemaster

Attachments
RFP 25-019 Packet.pdf
RFP 25-019 Bid Register.pdf
RFP 25-019 Proposal Rankings Summary.pdf
Master Protection dba Firemaster Proposal for RFP 25-019.pdf Proposed Contract with Firemaster.pdf
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 1 City of Carson
Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): 25-019

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Manager of the City of Carson will accept proposals for:

Carson Event Center Kitchen Fire Hood
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Repair Services

ISSUE DATE: 04/03/2025
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: 04/10/2025 | 10:00 AM
QUESTIONS DEADLINE: 04/15/2025 | 05:00 PM
BID DEADLINE: 04/24/2025 | 03:30 PM

PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY

No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the deadline established will not be considered for this contract. Proposers are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire RFP and are solely responsible for the timely submittal of complete proposals. The City reserves the sole right to evaluate the proposals submitted, waive any irregularity therein, approve sub -consultants (if applicable), and select or reject proposals, should such action be deemed in the best interests of the City.

All questions or requests for interpretation regarding this RFP must be submitted online through PlanetBids by the date and time specified. Any City response for this solicitation not submitted through PlanetBids is unauthorized and will be considered invalid. Any attempt to lobby members of the Carson City Council, or City of Carson staff during the release of the solicitation and the announcement of the award determination, may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Please note, in the event of a conflict between any details included in this RFP 25-019 and any details in PlanetBids, this RFP 25-019 shall control and govern.

To view other bidding opportunities from the City of Carson, please visit:
http://ci.carson.ca.us/Finance/Bidding.aspx

RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 2 RFP No. 25-019
Carson Event Center
Kitchen Fire Hood Maintenance, Cleaning, and Repair Services

Table of Contents

A. Summary 3

B. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting 4

C. Specific Proposal Requirements 4

D. Questions and Addenda 6

E. Proposer Qualifications 6

F. Insurance Requirements 7

G. Cost Proposal 8

H. Proposal Opening, Document Review and Award of Contract 8

Project Scope of Services 11

Additional Documents Available as Downloads from PlanetBids

1. Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirements

2. Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination

3. Client Reference List

4. Debarment and Suspension Certification

5. Certification of Compliance with Labor Code 3700

6. W- 9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

7. Acknowledgement of Insurance Endorsements

8. Instructions for Entering Electronic Bids

9. Contract Insurance Checklist

10. Contract for Services Template Long Form

RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 3 A. SUMMARY

The City of Carson; hereinafter referred to as “City,” is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to semi-annually maintain, inspect, and clean the kitchen fire hood and associated exhaust systems at the Carson Event Center. The selected vendor must fully comply with NFPA 96 (National Fire Protection Association standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations), local fire codes, and manufacturers’ recommendations. The semi-annual maintenance and cleaning must occur every six (6) months beginning at the start of the contract term thr ough the end of the contract term. If repairs are needed, the selected vendor must be on- site at the Carson Event Center within seven (7) calendar days of written request from City staff.

After proposals are received, the City will review and may conduct additional interviews to clarify proposals received. To reiterate, the City reserves the right in its sole discretion to award all services to one proposer or to award separate services to multiple proposers. The City also reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received and resolicit for proposals in its discretion, pursuant to Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(l), and to take any other action deemed to serve the best interest of the City subject to compliance with applicable law.

The City of Carson was incorporated as a California general law city on February 20, 1968. On November 6, 2018, with the City's voters’ approval, the City of Carson became a California chartered city. Carson is located less than 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the South Bay section of Los Angeles County and is the youngest municipality in the South Bay .

The City’s acreage is 19.2 square miles, and its population has grown from 61,000 in 1968 to close to 100,000 residents today.

Carson prides itself on being a culturally diverse community and is accessible by air, rail and freeway. The City is close to Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach International Airport, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Port of Long Beach. The four freeways that surround or run through the City are the Harbor Freeway (110); the San Diego Freeway (405); the Artesia Freeway (91); and the Long Beach Freeway (710). Additionally, an MTA Silver Line bus frequently stops in Carson on its route between Los Angeles and San Pedro and the City operates and contracts for convenient bus transportation within the City. There is no other city in the Los Angeles-Orange County region that matches Carson’s ease of accessibility. The City is home to many large, modern petrochemical, electronics, automobile, aerospace, trucking, and high- tech facilities. Many of these companies have won regional and local beautification awards. A number of multinational companies also call Carson their home by locating their corporate headquarters here. Through cooperative efforts between the City and businesses, the vitality and future of Carson continues to flourish.

The City of Carson reserves the right to make changes in this RFP as it may deem appropriate.

Any and all changes in the RFP will be made by written addenda which will be issued via PlanetBids.

No oral changes will be permitted. Addenda issued during the proposal process shall become a part of the original proposal. All proposals must be submitted by the date and time established for the opening of proposals. The City of Carson reserves the right to take any action considered to be in the best interest of the City of Carson.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days once proposals have been opened by the Purchasing Manager or assigned designee.

No contract exists on the part of the City until the City Council has made the award and a contract has been fully executed. The award, if made, will take approximately within ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled proposal opening date.

RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 4 The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received or any parts therein, and to be the sole judge of the merits of each proposal received.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, documents must be uploaded in PDF format. It is the proposer’s responsibility to ensure its documents are properly and timely uploaded onto the City’s online bid management system. Proposals that are missing pages, cannot be opened etc. may be considered nonresponsive. It is the proposer’s sole responsibility to contact the City’s online bid management provider (PlanetBids at 818-992-1771) to resolve any technical issued related to electronic bidding, including, but not limited to, registering as a vendor, updating passwords, updating profiles, downloading/uploading documents , submitting an electronic bid/proposal, etc. All questions or requests for interpretation regarding this RFP solicitation must be submitted online through PlanetBids within the date and time specified. Bidders are not to contact City personnel or Elected Officials with any questions or clarifications concerning this RFP other than through PlanetBids, as only the Purchasing Manager may be contacted. Any City response for this RFP that is not posted through PlanetBids is unauthorized and will be considered invalid. Bidders are solely responsible for “on time” submission of their electronic bids. The Bid Management System will not accept late bids and no exceptions shall be made. Bidders will receive an e- bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that their bid was submitted successfully.

NOTE: E-Bids are sealed and cannot be viewed by City staff until the close date and time. If you need to withdraw your bid, you may do so at any time before the bid deadline, by going back into the system and selecting “withdraw”.

B. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

Pre-proposal meeting or job walk mandatory: YES
Pre-proposal meeting date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pre-proposal meeting or job walk time: 10:00 AM
Pre-proposal meeting or job walk location: Carson Event Center 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745

Pre-proposal meetings are held for the purpose of answering proposer questions. This pre- proposal meeting is mandatory, the City will not accept proposals from those who arrive late or do not attend. Arrive early, plan accordingly, and provide a business card to the City employee. A sign-in sheet will be available. The sign- in sheet will be uploaded to PlanetBids under the “Documents” tab.

C. SPECIFIC PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The City’s form contract is required (reference sample Contract Service Agreement). Specific requirements are outlined in the form contract.

Prevailing Wage Required: YES
Performance Bond Required: Not Applicable

Prevailing Wage: Section 1771 of the Labor Code provides that maintenance triggers prevailing wage requirements. 8 Cal Code of Regs. §16000 states maintenance is routine, recurring and usual work for the preservation, protection and keeping of any publicly owned or publicly operated facility (plant, building, structure, ground facility, utility system or any real property) for its intended RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 5 purposes in a safe and continually usable condition for which it has been designed, improved, constructed, altered, or repaired. More specifically, cleaning or equipment permanently attached to a building or realty as fixtures is maintenance.

Proposers must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Contractor is responsible for maintaining active registration with the DIR for the duration of the contract. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771, maintenance work is subject to prevailing wages as established by the DIR for the locality in which the maintenance works is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the contract. Refer to the Ca lifornia DIR’s website: https://www.dir.ca.gov for such prevailing wages
and additional information. Certified payrolls must be submitted to the DIR online portal.

The majority of the work as required herein must be performed by the awarded contractor. The work may not be subcontracted to another contractor unless the subcontractor has been included in the Proposal, or a substitution has been approved in writing by the City’s Contracting Officer in advance of work performed.

All proposals in response to this invitation must be submitted electronically on PlanetBids no later than the due date and time established. Please allow sufficient time to prepare, scan and upload your documents into the electronic bid system prior to the deadline, as the system will lock and not allow entry of bid after the designated deadline. Any technical questions regarding use of PlanetBids must be directed to PlanetBids. Faxed, emailed, or delivered bids will not be accepted.

Proposers will be required to upload the following supplemental documents. Each supplemental document must be numbered in accordance with the following table.

Required Proposal Supplemental Documents
1 Company Certification and Personnel Verification
Certification, on company letterhead that the person submitting the bid is authorized to contract on behalf of the prospective vendor. Examples of authorized persons include owner, partner, or corporate officers. Include name, title, address, and contact information. If bidder is a corporation, certification should include statement that corporation is in good standing with the California Secretary of State.

Required
2 Client Reference List
Governmental entities preferred. Include client contact information and a brief description of the product provided to each client. Minimum of three (3) references. (download from PlanetBids)
Required
3 Subcontractor List (if applicable)
Include the subcontractor’s qualifications and the nature and extent of work to be performed by each subcontractor
Required if
Applicable
4 Modification, Changes or Exceptions to the City’s Contract Services Agreement Long Form (download from PlanetBids)
Exceptions to the specifications of any proposed items, contract terms and conditions shall be fully described and stated in writing Required if
Applicable
5 Cost
Include all relative pricing information Required
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 6 6 Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination
(download from PlanetBids) Required
7 Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirements
(download from PlanetBids) Required
8 Debarment and Suspension Certificate
(download from PlanetBids) Required
9 W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (download from PlanetBids) Required
10 Acknowledgement of Insurance Endorsements
(download from PlanetBids) Required
11 Contract Services Agreement Template Long Form
(for reference only download from PlanetBids)
Required
Upon
Contract Award

Carson City CouncilOctober 21, 2025

Carson City Council
October 21, 2025