CITY OF CARSONHOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCINGAUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, March 24, 2026
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
3:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Dr. 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)
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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. Mayor Lula Davis Holmes will be participating at a remote teleconference location as follows: 959 East GladwickStreet, Carson, CA 90746 (precise location to be determined; inquire on site). Mayor Pro-Tempore Hicks, andCouncilmembers Dear, Hilton, and Rojas will be participating in the City Council Chambers. The remote teleconference location is accessible to the public to provide public comment from that location usingthe teleconference instructions noted below. A copy of the agenda will be posted at the remote teleconferencelocation. To participate via remote teleconference, members of the public can call 1-669-900-6833 (Meeting ID: 856 20559699, Passcode: 402687) on the date of the meeting during the portion of the agenda entitled “OralCommunications” to provide public comments.
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PRESENTATIONS
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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 1)
1. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS RENAMING THE CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ DAY TRIBUTE EVENT AND RELATED
RECOGNITIONS IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER and DISCUSS renaming the César E. Chávez Day Tribute Event and related recognitions in the City of Carson.
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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: March 23, 2026
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
DISCUSSION 1. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: David Roberts, City Manager {{department}} {{division}} Subject: CONSIDER AND DISCUSS RENAMING THE CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ DAY TRIBUTE EVENT ANDRELATED RECOGNITIONS IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda at the request of Mayor Davis-Holmes and provides the City Council an opportunity toconsider and provide direction to City staff on whether to rename the City’s annual César E. Chávez Day TributeEvent and related recognitions, in the City of Carson. Currently, César E. Chávez Day is a state of California holiday that is observed by the City like all other stateholidays. State lawmakers have announced that they will consider renaming the holiday as Farmworkers Day. This item is being brought forward in light of recent public discourse with regards to César E. Chávez.
II. RECOMMENDATION
1. CONSIDER and DISCUSS renaming the César E. Chávez Day Tribute Event and related recognitions in the City of Carson.
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson has traditionally observed César E. Chávez Day with an annual tribute event recognizing the legacy of César Chávez and his contributions to labor rights and social justice. The event has served as an opportunity to educate the public and celebrate civic engagement.
Recently, public discussions about César E. Chávez have raised questions about whether the current event name remains appropriate or whether a broader or alternative framing is more appropriate. These discussions reflect a broader trend among public agencies reassessing commemorative programs named after César E. Chávez.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this discussion item. If a renaming is approved, minor costsmay be incurred for updating signage, promotional materials, and digital content.
VI. EXHIBITS
None.