CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Cobi Obi as Mayor For The Day.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor For The Day Cobi Obi 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/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, 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; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Nathan Freemen, Director of Community and Economic Development; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; Michael George, Government Affairs Officer; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MANNY DELA CRUZ FROM FAMILY IN CHRIST MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Pastor Manny Dela Cruz gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
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 litigation are as follows: Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson, et al (Case No. 24STCV14430); and City of Carson v. James Dear, (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STRO04193).
ACTION: City of Carson v. James Dear - No reportable action was taken.
Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson - A settlement was reached and a copy of the settlement agreement will be available in the City Clerk's office once finalized.
3. 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 two cases.
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)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST
This item was heard after Item No. 5.
The meeting was recessed at 5:20 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) RULES OF DECORUM:
A recording of the Rules of Decorum was presented at the beginning of 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 6:24 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 4)
4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:26 PM Captain Norman reported on past events she and the deputies participated in. She invited everyone to Carson's Community Night Out, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. She gave a Crime Report.
PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-10)
5. CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING COBI OBI AS MAYOR FOR THE DAY Item No. 5 was heard after Announcement of Closed Session Items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read and presented the certificate to Cobi Obi recognizing him as Mayor For The Day.
6. CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING CARSON SELECT GIRLS' TRAVEL BASKETBALL TEAM Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 7.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas recognized the Carson Select Girls' Travel Basketball Team and presented them each with a Certificate of Recognition.
7. PROCLAMATION OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE YEAR OF THE CHILD Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 8.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read the proclamation officially recognizing 2026 as the Year of the Child and presented a proclamation each to the LA28 Carson Youth Olympics Medal Winners who were present.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes highlighted programs recognizing 2026 as the Year of the Child.
8. RECOGNIZING LA28 CARSON YOUTH OLYMPICS MEDAL WINNERS Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 9.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the winners of the LA28 Carson Youth Olympic Games and presented those who were present each with a Certificate of Recognition.
9. PROCLAMATION HONORING DR. CLARA JOHNSON AND THE JUNETEENTH POP-UP MUSEUM Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 4.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented the proclamation to Dr. Clara Johnson in her honor and the Juneteenth Pop-Up Museum.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes invited members of the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation for a photo opportunity with Dr. Clara Johnson. Board Director Dianne Thomas offered comments.
10. SAMOAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL RECAP VIDEO
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 6.
Staff presented the Samoan Heritage Festival Recap Video.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO
ONE HOUR)
The following individuals offered comments in opposition to Item No. 20.
Wayne Hall
Joseph Pinion
David Wiggins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 11)
11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JULY 7, 2026 (REGULAR)- 7:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0 CONSENT (Items 12-23)
Council Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 20 for discussion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
12. CONSIDER REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 PURSUANT TO THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the City Manager contract report, June 2026; and, — 2. RECEIVE and FILE the City Manager designee contract report, June 2026; and, — 3. RECEIVE and FILE the budget transfer report, June 2026.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
13. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, DEMAND
CHECKS, AND CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY,
THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND THE ENTERPRISE FUND
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-076, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,189,044.04 DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 186025 THROUGH 186335 AND 311 AND 312 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $53,202.00, CHECK NUMBER 1303 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)"; and,
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-09-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,094.03, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002128 THROUGH HA-002130 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)"; and, — 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-09-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $954.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-002000 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)"; and,
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-01-ENT, "A RESOLUTION OF THE ENTERPRISE FUND RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,041,771.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER ENT-000310 AND WIRE NUMBERS ENT-000308 AND ENT-000309 (ENTERPRISE)".
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-074 OFFICIALLY DECLARING 2026 AS THE YEAR OF THE CHILD IN THE
CITY OF CARSON AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNITYWIDE SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT,
EDUCATION, AND FAMILY ENGAGMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. Waive further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-074, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OFFICIALLY DECLARING 2026 AS THE “YEAR OF THE CHILD” AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING, DEVELOPMENT, AND SUCCESS OF CARSON’S YOUTH" ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE
GROUP TO EVALUATE AND IMPLEMENT A CITY-MANAGED STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a five-year Professional Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group in an amount not to exceed $312,500 to provide consulting services for the evaluation, potential formation, and implementation of a City-managed street lighting assessment district (Exhibit 3); the agreement is structured in phases, with the initial phase not to exceed $84,500 to evaluate the financial, technical, and operational feasibility of the transition before proceeding with subsequent phases; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Professional Services Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO
SUPPORT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE CITY'S CORPORATE YARD (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company to facilitate construction, operation, and maintenance of the electrical infrastructure necessary to support the City's electric vehicle charging stations (Exhibit 1); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Grant of Easement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER APPROVING COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT AGREEMENT NO. B-23-CP-CA-0076 WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO ACCEPT UP TO $2,000,000 IN
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ENERGY RESILIENCY AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT VETERANS PARK AND SPORTS COMPLEX (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:29 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), authorizing the City to accept and administer $2,000,000 in federal grant funding for the Energy Resiliency at Veterans Park and Sports Complex Project; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement and any related grant documents, amendments, certifications, and sub-recipient agreements necessary to implement the project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (SUB-AWARD AGREEMENT) WITH THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB), INC. TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (BFJT) PROGRAM (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Agreement in the amount not- to-exceed $500,000; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-067, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS REFLECTIONS MINI PARK (ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 7334-003-903, 7334-003-906, AND 7334-003-907) EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B) (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-067, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS REFLECTIONS MINI PARK (ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 7334-003-903, 7334-003-906, AND 7334-003-907) EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B)." ** Item was Removed from Consent
Item No. 20 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Motion to approve submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Council Member Rojas.
During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered a substitute motion to send this item back to staff and continue the item for two weeks. He expressed concerns with the staff report and asked the location of the expansion.
Director Freeman answered his question.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that the item is only declaring the property a surplus land act and is not to take the park away. This is just for the surplus land act process. Once that process is completed, a future agenda item will be necessary for other discussions about what would happen with the park.
Director Freeman shared that several community meetings took place to alert the community of the process. This item does not conclude an outcome, it just gives the city flexibility to move forward.
Council Member, Dr. Hilton seconded the substitute motion made by Council Member Dear resulting in 2-3-0-0-0 Opposed by Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. and Council Member Rojas. Substitute motion fails.
Main motion resulting in 3-2-0-0-0 Opposed by Council Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member Dear
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES, MATERIALS,
EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures pursuant to Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2610 and AUTHORIZE the use of cooperative purchasing in accordance with CMC Section 2611(g); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the City to purchase paint, related supplies, equipment, and services from The Sherwin-Williams Company in an amount not to exceed $135,000 per fiscal year through November 8, 2027, including any authorized contract extensions, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 091323-SHW (Exhibit 1), and APPROVE the issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders and individual purchase orders, as needed, in accordance with CMC Section 2605; and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the City to purchase rental equipment, related products, and services from Herc Rentals Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per fiscal year through June 11, 2028, including any authorized contract extensions, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 040924-HRC (Exhibit 2), and APPROVE the issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders and individual purchase orders, as needed, in accordance with CMC Section 2605; and,
— 4. AUTHORIZE the City to purchase maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, parts, equipment, and materials from W.W. Grainger, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per fiscal year through December 31, 2027, including any authorized contract extensions, pursuant to OMNIA Partners Contract No. 240078-01 (Exhibit 3), and APPROVE the issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders and individual purchase orders, as needed, in accordance with CMC Section 2605.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO PRO INSTALLATIONS INC. DBA
PROSPECTRA CONTRACT FLOORING FOR THE CARSON EVENT CENTER FLOORING REPLACEMENT
PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Public Works Agreement to Pro Installations Inc. dba Prospectra Contract Flooring, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the removal of existing flooring, surface preparation, moisture mitigation, and installation of new flooring materials at the Carson Event Center in an amount not to exceed $87,163.00; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Agreement with Pro Installations Inc. dba Prospectra Contract Flooring, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDERATION OF REJECTION OF BIDS FOR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 26-11, PROJECT NO.
PW1833 - CITYWIDE STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. REJECT all bids received in response to Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 26-11, Citywide Street Name Sign Replacement (Project No. PW1833).
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
DISCUSSION (Items 24-25)
24. 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)- 7:43 PM
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 Item No. 24 was heard after Item No. 20.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. noted his appointee Tom King passed away last night and subsequently removed him as Resident Homeowner Member from the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board.
City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw noted Mayor Davis-Holmes' appointee Isabella Ornelas who is the Youth Representative on the Human Relations Commission has not taken her Oath for some time. She also noted Council Member Rojas' appointee Jay Balgimino on the Planning Commission has not taken his Oath as well.
Mayor Davis-Holmes removed Isabella Ornelas from the Human Relations Commission.
Council Member Rojas removed Jay Balgimino from the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve the removal of Isabella Ornelas from the Human Relations Commission submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes, seconded by Council Member Dr. Hilton resulting in 4-1-0-0-0 Opposed by Council Member Dear.
25. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-078 RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AS TO MEASURE FW, DECLARING
THAT MEASURE FW FAILED AND WAS NOT ADOPTED, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:45 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns and Statement of Votes Cast for the June 2, 2026 City of Carson Special Municipal Election, as provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk; and,
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-078, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AS TO MEASURE FW, DECLARING THAT MEASURE FW FAILED AND WAS NOT ADOPTED, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW".
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0 ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 26)
26. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-2305, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 13 (CRIMINAL INFORMATION REWARDS) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CITY OFFERS AND PAYMENT OF REWARDS FOR INFORMATION
LEADING TO THE APPREHENSION AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON WHOSE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT
RESULTS IN INJURY OR DEATH TO ANY PERSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 23-2305, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 13 (CRIMINAL INFORMATION REWARDS) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF
THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CITY OFFERS AND PAYMENT OF
REWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE APPREHENSION AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON WHOSE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT RESULTS IN INJURY OR DEATH TO ANY PERSON".
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) Alisa McKinney - Expressed concerns with Preferential Parking Zone I Samuel McKinney - Expressed concerns with Preferential Parking Zone I David Paolino - Present and declined to speak
Stephana Rayson - Expressed concerns with Preferential Parking Zone I City Manager Roberts, Jr. clarified that he does not have the authority to change the ordinance in place.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes discussed the process to change the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. brought concerns about suspending the ordinance and asked the status of the signatures received requesting to amend the ordinance. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his question.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested that all ticketing be suspended effective tomorrow.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted that in order to reverse the ordinance that was voted by the City Council it has to come back to the City Council to consider suspending the ordinance for preferential parking. She advised everyone who has a ticket to see the Public Safety Department for a refund.
ACTION: Motion to add a subsequent need item to the agenda for the Council to consider whether they want to suspend all ticketing Preferential Parking Zone I until the next City Council meeting on August 4, 2026 submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. seconded by Council Member Dr. Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0 ACTION: Motion to suspend Preferential Parking for the Mills Park Zone I submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. seconded by Council Member Rojas.
During discussion of the motion, Council Member Dear offered a substitute motion to rescind the ordinance completely, eliminate Preferential Parking Zone I and anyone who paid for the tickets be refunded by the city which died for lack of a second.
City Attorney Soltani noted that an ordinance cannot be rescinded without having an ordinance prepared, therefore, staff will prepare an ordinance to rescind and a report for the next City Council meeting.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. clarified the motion.
Main motion resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Aaron Moore - Expressed concerns with lack of progress at Mills Park Mayor Davis-Holmes referred Aaron Moore to Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. and Deputy City Manager Toman for more information.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear provided an update on past events he attended on behalf of the City.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani about creating a new Carson Unified School District or partnering with the Compton Unified School District. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear exited the meeting at 8:16 P.M.) Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted work analysis and cost that was done several months ago. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would look into the cost in partnering with another school district.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. provided an update on a past event he attended on behalf of the City. He asked about the status of the Transfer Metro Station that is being built at California State University Dominguez Hills.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:18 P.M.) (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reentered the meeting at 8:18 P.M.) Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. referred to H.R. 6644 which is a new bill that became law on July 11, 2026 (21st Century Road to Housing Act) and asked how it would affect the City and how would we address housing in the City.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting at 8:19 P.M.) Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
Backpack Giveaway, August 1, 2026, at Prevailing in Christ Ministry, from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.; must be a Carson resident attending a local school
Wished his oldest son Happy Birthday
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas provided an update on past events she attended on behalf of the City. She announced/reported the following:
Backpack Giveaway, August 1, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., Southbay Pavilion Mall parking lot Congratulations to first cohort with California State University Dominguez Hills nursing students Wished her firstborn daughter Happy Birthday
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced Famfest, August 22, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Stevenson Park.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced Cajun and Blues White Linen Event, July 25, 2026 at 5:00 P.M., Amphitheater, Carson Civic Center.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes provided an update on a past event she attended on behalf of the city. She announced/reported the following:
Backpack Giveaway, August 8, 2026
Refer to this evening's City Council meeting video for Year of the Child events she mentioned during the item
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items earlier in the meeting.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced in loving memory of Connie Dela Cruz Tandoc and offered her condolences to the Dela Cruz family and Tandoc family.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Gladys Louise Bynum
Eugene Simmons Woods
Emma B. Perry
Edward M. Liggins
Summer Hansen
Connie Dela Cruz Tandoc
Tom King
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton noted Eric Washington's funeral will be held at Grant AME, not at the Carson Community Center. He gave a prayer.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked staff for doing an awesome job.
Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox noted the RFP/RFQ for the Civic Center Specific Plan Master Developer submittals is due Thursday, July 23, 2026 and will start review of those that are submitted before we bring something back to the City Council hopefully early fall.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted a survey was completed and the City Council had a 64% rate which is the highest in the entire region.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes. _______________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
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Signature