Carson City Council
October 6, 2026

• Traffic signs & pavement marking maintenance citywide per maintenance zones one (1) through seven (7).
o Status as of January 22, 2026: Continue responding to the city ad citizen work orders for graffiti removal and completing engineering-directed street maintenance tasks throughout the city.
o Status as of February 19, 2026: Following the recent storms the maintenance crews have been responding to flooded areas by clearing debris and buildup from storm drain entrances and pumping water from the street.
o Status as of March 19, 2026: Ongoing
o Status as of April 23, 2026: Continuing to follow up on work orders assigned by district and maintenance zones on a two-week rotation, while also completing daily graffiti-related work orders as they are submitted.
o Status as of May 21, 2026:
o Status as of June 25, 2026: Completing requests for multiple events. Street closures, temporary signs, etc. New installments from striping, pavement markings, and traffic signs. o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o Status as of September 30: Striping team is refreshing streets city-wide as needed.

TREE MAINTENANCE: TRIMMING CITYWIDE
o Status as of January 22, 2026: The crew is planting Chinese Pistache trees along University Drive. Post Grande Street for tree planting. Continuing to fill tree vacancies across the city while ensuring that all removed trees are replaced and addressing daily work order requests. Awarding the Urban Forestry Master Plan to West Coast Arborists. o Status as of February 19, 2026: In collaboration of the Santa Fe project, the tree crew is removing the trees to allow the concrete work to proceed. Once the concrete work is finished, new trees will be planted to replace those that were removed. o Status as of March 19, 2026: Collaborating with the concrete crew planting thirty new trees along Santa Fe Ave. Currently planting new trees in vacancies throughout the city. o Status as of April 23, 2026: Assisting in the removal of trees while working alongside the concrete team on sidewalk upgrades and completing work orders in district and maintenance zones on a two-week rotation. Continuation of tree planting throughout the city.
o Status as of June 25, 2026: Assisting in the removal of trees while working alongside the concrete team on sidewalk upgrades and completing work orders in district and maintenance zones on a two-week rotation. Continuation of tree planting throughout the city.
o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o Status as of September: Assisting in the removal of trees while working alongside the concrete team on sidewalk upgrades and completing work orders in district and maintenance zones on a two-week rotation. Continuation of tree planting throughout the city.
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FLEET AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DIVISION
The Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Division is the second half of Public Works’ operations at the Corporate Yard. It is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the municipal and park facilities in addition to the City’s fleet vehicles and heavy equipment. These services enhance the cleanliness of the city, enable the safe use of public spaces, and provide greenery to increase the beautification of the city.

Public Works Department September 2026 Monthly Report

• PW1640: PARK PLAYGROUND RUBBERIZED SURFACE REPLACEMENT o Location: All Parks that have rubberized play surfaces. Dolphin Park excluded. o Description: Replace the damaged and worn-out rubberized play surface at all parks o Status: ON HOLD
▪ City staff have used all available materials and are preparing a Purchase Order for additional materials to continue repair work.
o Status as of July 25, 2024: ON GOING
o Status as of August 26, 2024: ON GOING
o Status as of April 21, 2025: City staff continue to patch deteriorated areas at playgrounds city wide.
o Status as of May 22, 2025: No update
o Status as of June 18, 2025: City staff continue to patch deteriorated areas at playgrounds city wide.
o Status as of July 24, 2025: Replaced all the damaged and worn-out rubberized play surfaces at all parks except at Dolphin Park.
o Status as of August 20, 2025: No update
o Status as of September 18, 2025: Currently patching at Dominguez Park. o Status as of October 23, 2025: Ongoing
o Status as of November 20, 2025: Ongoing patching needed. o Status as of December 17, 2025: No update
o Status as of January 22, 2026: No update
o Status as of March 19, 2026: Ongoing
o Status as of April 23, 2026: Ongoing
o Status as of May 21, 2026:
o Status as of June 25, 2026:
o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o Status as of September 30, 2026 on going
• PW1712: PARK HVAC SYSTEMS
o Location: All Parks
o Description: Assess and replace over 50 HVAC units that are past their useful and serviceable life at all 12 park facilities. Design and install brand new HVAC at Veterans Park and Gym.
o Status: Anderson Park, Dolphin Park Office, Foisia Park Office have been completed. o Current Phase: PROJECT ONGOING
o Status as of March 20, 2025: 3 New Package Units installed at Hemingway Park. o Status as of April 21, 2025: Ongoing
o Status as of May 22, 2025: No update
o Status as of June 18, 2025: Additional AC Units procured for Stevenson Park Gym and Dominguez Park – Aquatics Center.
o Status as of July 24, 2025: Continuing to assess, replace and modernize over 50 HVAC units at all 12 park facilities.
o Designing and planning installation of brand-new HVAC system at Veterans Park and Gym. o Status as of August 20, 2025: Installation of AC Units at Stevenson Park (North Building) and Dominguez Park (Aquatics Center) have both been completed. o Status as of September 18, 2025: Procuring additional HVAC system for Stevenson Park. o Status as of March 19, 2026: Three HVAC units are on order for procurement. o Status as of April 23, 2026: Ongoing
o Status as of May 21, 2026:
o Status as of June 25, 2026:

Public Works Department September 2026 Monthly Report

o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o Status as of September 30, 2026 on going
• PROJECT 1630: ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADE
o Location: Anderson Park
o Description: Install new electrical panel and switch gear o Status as of September 21, 2023: Staff soliciting proposals. o Status as of February 21, 2024: Three proposals received. o Status as of March 18, 2024: Going to City Council Meeting on May 7, 2024, to award contract.
o Status as of April 24, 2024: City Attorney’s Office is drafting contract. o Status as of May 20, 2024: Currently being advertised in four trade journals per City Attorney’s direction.
o Status as of June 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: In procurement
o Status as of January 16, 2025: No update
o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update
o Status as of March 20, 2025: Electrical switchgear and fabrication at Anderson Park o Status as of April 21, 2025: Currently constructing a custom-made switch gear panel approximately six (6) months out to completion.
o Status as of May 22, 2025: No update
o Status as of June 18, 2025: Currently being fabricated o Status as of July 24, 2025: Currently being fabricated o Status as of August 20, 2025: Currently being fabricated o Status as of March 19, 2026: Soliciting proposals
o Status as of May 21, 2026:
o Status as of June 25, 2026:
o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o On schedule for installation. Mid October, pending Edison approval • CITY HALL BACK-UP GENERATOR
o Location: City Hall
o Description: Making necessary repairs to the back-up generator at City Hall. o Status as of May 22, 2025: No update
Status as of June 18, 2025: Repairs are currently in procurement o Status as of July 24, 2025: Currently, making necessary repairs to the back-up generator at City Hall.
o Status as of August 20, 2025: Pending scheduling
o Status as of September 18, 2025: Parts have been ordered o Status as of October 23, 2025: No update
o Status as of November 20, 2025: Parts have been ordered, repairs scheduled for February 2026.
o Status as of March 19, 2026: Parts have been received, and installation is being coordinated.
o Status as of May 21, 2026:
o Status as of June 25, 2026:
o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o Status as of September 30, 2026ll parts have been installed, Pending polishing of existing fuel.
• MODERNIZATION OF CITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRICAL VEHICLES Public Works Department September 2026 Monthly Report

o Location: Citywide
o Description: To improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
o Status as of July 24, 2025: IFB Bid Opening was March 27, 2025, to purchase three (3) new Chevy Colorado LT Trucks. Lowest Bid was from TMAG Hemet F, LLC for $112,035.36 • IFB Bid Opening was 6/5/25 to purchase eight (8) new 2025 Chevy LT FWD MidSize SUV Trucks. Lowest Bid was from Winner Chevrolet for $246,459.20 o Status as of August 20, 2025: 3 New Chevy Colorado LT Trucks and 3 New Chevy Blazers have been received.
o Status as of September 18, 2025: Seven (7) Mid-Size SUV have been ordered, estimated arrival is mid-October.
o Status as of October 23, 2025: Vehicles have been delivered, being inventoried and prepped to be put into service
o Status as of November 20, 2025: Eight (8) EV vehicles have been put into service, five additional EV’s are on order.
o Status as of May 21, 2026:
o Status as of June 25, 2026:
o Status as of July 23, 2026:
o All outstanding vehicles have been delivered and are in service. COMPLETE • INTERIOR PAINTING FOISIA GYM
o Location: Foisia Gyym
o Description: Painted interior of Foisia Gym
o Status as of September 30, 2026 COMPLETE
• COMMUNITY CENTER NEW FLOORING INSTALLATION
o Location: Community Center- East Wing only
o Description: Removal and replacement of flooring with new LVT commercial flooring o Status as of September 30, 2026 95% complete pending punch walk items o

CITY OF CARSON

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY
Project Updates

1. TYLER MUNIS PERSONNEL ACTION WORKFLOW
Description: Implemented the Personnel Action Workflow (PAW) to streamline personnel action approvals, improving efficiency, accuracy, and accountability while reducing human error and providing a complete audit trail throughout the process.

Timeline July 7, 2025 – August 13, 2026
Status COMPLETED
Percentage of Completion 100%
Project Deadline August 13, 2026
Additional Information • Kickoff meeting completed on June 30, 2025. • Initial assessment, discovery, and analysis
completed on July 31, 2025.
• Implementation, verification, testing and
deployment completed on June 25, 2026.
• Go-live completed on July 1, 2026.
• Training completed on August 5, 2026.

2. CITYWIDE MUNIICIPAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PHASE 1
Description: Launching Carson’s first high-speed fiber optic network, bringing faster, more reliable connectivity to parks across Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Contract HP Communications, Inc.

Term 5 years
Budget $27,000,000.00
Current Spend $11,104,989.56
Timeline January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027
Status ON SCHEDULE
Percentage of Completion 52%
Project Deadline March 31, 2027
Additional Information • Council approval received for Interfund Loan 1/20/26.
• Engineering permit received on 3/4/26.
• Construction began on 3/11/26.
• Pending fiber cable pulling and splicing.
• Construction & Restoration currently taking
place at: Sepulveda Boulevard, Del Amo
Boulevard & Leapwood Avenue, 213th Street
& Grace Avenue, 213th Street & Marbella
Avenue.

3. CARRIAGE CREST PARK
Description: Expanding high-speed fiber connectivity throughout the park to support public safety cameras and the digital marquee, enhancing safety and connectivity for the community.

Vendor HP Communications, Inc.

Timeline August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Status ON SCHEDULE
Percentage of Completion 25%
Project Deadline November 30, 2026
Additional Information • Complete: pull box installation, potholing and boring inside park
• Pending: Running fiber cable, fiber splicing,
conduit installation, and restoration.

4. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (HCM)
Description: Enable key Human Capital Management (HCM) features, including Position Control, TCM Onboarding, Employee Performance Evaluations, and Salary Tables, to improve HR efficiency and align processes with industry best practices.

Timeline July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Status ON SCHEDULE
Percentage of Completion 0%
Project Deadline March 31, 2027
Additional Information • Planning completed on September 8, 2026. • Initial HR Assessment sessions with the Tyler
Implementation Consultant to be completed by
October 20, 2026.
• HCM implementation sessions scheduled from
November through December 17, 2026.
• HCM project targeted for completion by March
31, 2027.

5. OPENGOV IMPLEMENTATION
Description: Implement OpenGov to streamline procurement and contract processes by centralizing workflows, improving transparency, and enhancing coordination and communication between City and bidders. This will reduce manual tasks and increase efficiency.

Contract OpenGov
Term 5 years
Budget $301,049.78
Current Spend $95,911.01
Timeline December 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
Status ON SCHEDULE
Percentage of Completion 70%
Project Deadline June 30, 2027
Additional Information • Kickoff meeting completed on February 26, 2026.
• System Administrator Training completed on
March 19, 2026.
• Solicitation Module completed on June 25, 2026.
• Template testing and evaluation processes
targeted for completion by October 1, 2026.
• User Trainings targeted for completion by
November 5, 2026.
• Go-live pushed to June 30, 2027.

6. MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES IMPLEMENTATION
Description: Replacement of the City’s aging fleet of multifunction devices with modern, shared units across workgroups, enabling efficient printing, scanning, faxing, and copying through centralized machines.

Contract Ricoh USA
Budget $307,108.20
Current Spend $4,527.03
Timeline January 5, 2026 – November 5, 2026
Status ON SCHEDULE
Percentage of Completion 90%
Project Deadline November 5, 2026
Additional Information • Council approval received on 2/17/26 for Ricoh USA.
• Purchase order received on 3/11/26.
• Deployment of 13 printers completed on 5/28/26.
• User trainings completed on 3/24/26, 4/2/26,
4/8/26, 4/9/26. 5/20, & 5/27.
• 2nd Repro printer will be delivered on 10/1/26.
• Installation and configuration of final printer will
be on 10/6/26.
1 Public Safety Emergency ManagementUpdates
Project Name Comprehensive Camera Coverage: City Facilities and Parks Service Provider Johnson Controls
Summary The Public Safety department is spearheading an initiative to implement video surveillance camera systems across all City and Park facilities. This proactive measure aims to discourage criminal activities and capture video evidence of any unlawful incidents. The objective is to enhance safety by reducing criminal incidents, creating a secure environment for both residents and park users.

Update The Public Safety and Emergency Management team continues to expand video surveillance and access control systems across City facilities and parks as part of the City’s ongoing security enhancement efforts.

During the month of September, Johnson Controls (JCI) has been heavily focused on Carriage Crest Park, working to complete the installation of all new camera and security system additions in preparation for the park’s upcoming grand opening. Staff have been closely coordinating with JCI, ITS, and Public Works to address network connectivity, electrical, conduit, and other infrastructure needs necessary to ensure the new security equipment is fully operational and integrated into the City’s existing system.
2 Project Name Citywide Fire Alarm Repairs and Enhancements Service Provider West Coast Fire & Integration
Summary July 5, 2022, Council approved the West Coast Fire & Integration contract for maintenance and monitoring services for all city fire systems from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027. Enhancing fire detection and safety for all facility users.

Update City staff is continuously working to enhance fire systems across all municipal facilities to align with the highest safety standards.

Project Name Citywide Intrusion Project
Service Provider Johnson Controls
Summary City Council has approved the Citywide Intrusion Project, which will modernize security systems across all parks and City facilities. These upgrades will replace current equipment with more updated, reliable technology, helping us better protect our spaces and enhance safety for the community.

Update The project continues to move forward, with City Hall now completed and the Community Center identified as the next location for installation.

Site walks continue to take place across all City facilities in coordination with Public Works and Parks & Recreation. These walkthroughs provide an opportunity for each department to review the proposed installation locations, provide feedback, identify operational needs, and address any site-specific considerations before installation begins.

At the same time, staff continue working with departments to finalize access levels and ensure the appropriate permissions are in place. This ongoing coordination will help ensure the system is implemented effectively and supports the operational and security needs of each facility as the project moves forward.

Project Name Public Safety/Emergency Services Community Initiatives Service Provider Public Safety/Emergency Services Department Summary Public Safety and Emergency Services Community Initiatives are proactive programs that promote community safety, preparedness, and resilience through public education, outreach, and collaborative events. These efforts strengthen relationships between public safety personnel and residents, build trust, and empower community members to contribute to a safer and more informed community. Examples include public education on safety measures, community outreach events, and meetings to empower local leaders.

Update During September, Public Safety and Emergency Management focused on preparing for the upcoming rainy season and potential El Niño impacts across the South Bay. An El Niño Working Group has been established to coordinate across departments, identify resources and areas of concern, and strengthen both City and community preparedness ahead of significant rainfall.

The EOC Academy has also begun, with a group of City staff participating in specialized emergency management training. These efforts continue to expand the 3 City’s pool of trained personnel and strengthen EOC readiness in preparation for future emergencies and upcoming large-scale events coming to Carson.

Upcoming Public Safety & Emergency Management Events
• October 23: Senior Safety Seminar | 10:00 am. – 11:30 a.m. | East Wing Lounge Carson Event Center
• October 29: CPR Training for PSEM staff | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | PSEM EOC
Project Name Enhancing Traffic Safety: Analysis of Accident Reduction and LPR Camera Deployment
Service Provider Motorola Solutions
Summary The consultant will supply the city with the most up-to-date version of the L-Series Rapidly Deployable Solar Powered Camera. This camera system, known as an Automatic License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera, will assist the City, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, in capturing essential investigative information and enhancing the safety of its residents. These cameras will be strategically positioned in specific locations throughout the city, including public rights of way and entrances to city facilities.

The LPR system will collect comprehensive vehicle data, including make, model, color, and speed, both during daytime and nighttime conditions. The City's Public Safety department is working in partnership with LASD and Public Works to decrease traffic accidents within the city. Staff members have created data maps, and the Traffic Engineering Division will assess these maps to identify any recurring patterns and make infrastructure adjustments as necessary.

Update
The Public Safety and Emergency Management (PSEM) team has been proactively identifying areas of concern related to truck parking, illegal dumping, and oversized vehicles. To help mitigate these issues, the team is strategically deploying ALPR trailers equipped with targeted messaging in identified problem areas to increase visibility, promote compliance, and deter violations.

Additionally, night operations have been conducted to address parking and related concerns during nighttime hours, providing enhanced enforcement coverage during periods when these issues are more prevalent.
4 Project Name Upgrading Radio Systems Project
Service Provider Mission Critical Information Systems
Summary In 2021, the City Council granted approval for the 'Radio Upgrade Project,' which allocated funds for the procurement of radios, radio equipment, batteries, and chargers necessary for transitioning the City from its UHF radio system to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperability Communication System (LA-RICS).

Subsequently, the City Council sanctioned a contract with Mission Critical Information Systems to oversee the installation and programming, thus marking the successful completion of Phase 2 of the project. In September 2022, the City of Carson formalized a Hold Harmless Agreement with LA-RICS, granting the city the privilege of utilizing the platform.

Update New radios and accessories were ordered to support communication needs across multiple City departments. Public Safety and Emergency Management continues to coordinate radio programming, maintenance, and equipment requests to ensure staff have reliable and up-to-date communication tools.

Staff are also continuing coordination with the vendor on mobile radio installations for Public Works fleet vehicles. These efforts support reliable day-to-day communications and strengthen interoperability during emergency operations and large-scale events.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 32.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: David Roberts, City Manager {{department}} {{division}} Subject: CONSIDER RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS SENIOR CITIZEN APPRECIATION

MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
I. SUMMARY
This item provides the City Council an opportunity to consider recognizing the month of October as Senior Citizen Appreciation Month and supporting a citywide senior resource campaign to educate, connect, and empower Carson seniors.

II. RECOMMENDATION
DISCUSS and CONSIDER October as Senior Citizen Appreciation Month, including a citywide senior resource campaign to educate, connect, and empower Carson seniors.

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

IV. BACKGROUND
This item provide the City Council with an opportunity to discuss the Senior Appreciation Month and Senior Resource Campaign initiative. This initiative outlines a framework for recognizing Carson seniors while expanding opportunities to connect them with important health, safety, benefits, housing, transportation, and community resources.

The City Council has an opportunity to review the concept, provide direction on the scope and programming, and discuss potential next steps for implementation. The item allows the City Council to establish the City’s support for the initiative while providing flexibility to develop the specific programs, partnerships, and activities in coordination with City staff and community partners.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of this item. Any future fiscal impacts associated with implementation will be subject to City Council direction and approval.

VI. EXHIBITS
None.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 33.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: David Roberts, City Manager {{department}} {{division}} Subject: CONSIDER THE CARSON RENTERS PROTECTION INITIATIVE (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The staff report provides the City Council with an opportunity to discuss a Carson Renters Protection Initiative and consider direction to the City Attorney and City Manager to develop a comprehensive framework for potential renter protections. The initiative would examine existing protections, enforcement options, tenant assistance, landlord accountability, and other measures intended to preserve safe and quality rental housing.

The agenda item will allow the City Council to discuss the proposed scope and provide direction regarding next steps. If directed, staff would return within 90 days with proposed ordinances and enforcement options, estimated costs, potential state and federal funding opportunities, and recommendations for implementation, with proposed measures subject to applicable state law and consideration of the rights of property owners.

II. RECOMMENDATION
DISCUSS and CONSIDER the Carson Renters Protection Initiative.

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

IV. BACKGROUND
The City Council has an opportunity to review the concept, provide direction on the scope and programming, and discuss potential next steps for implementation. The Carson Renters Protection Initiative presents several concepts for City Council consideration, including a Renters' Bill of Rights addressing housing conditions, repairs, rent increases, security deposits, landlord entry, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and eviction; Bad Landlord Accountability related to repeated serious health and safety violations; Protection Against Landlord Harassment and Protection Against Retaliation; Rental Housing Inspection & Accountability focused on properties with serious or repeated code violations; Just-Cause Eviction Protections consistent with California law; Tenant Assistance & Rapid Response for reporting housing concerns and accessing information and referrals; Rent Increase & Eviction Notification regarding applicable State and local protections; Senior, Disabled & Vulnerable Tenant Protections; and Landlord-Tenant Mediation to facilitate voluntary resolution of disputes.

The initiative also identifies potential coordination with existing City programs and County, State, Federal, and community resources. Consideration of any of these concepts would remain subject to City Council discussion and applicable federal and State law.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Any future fiscal impacts associated with implementation will be subject to City Council direction and approval.

VI. EXHIBITS
None.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 34.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: David Roberts, City Manager CMO Administration
Subject: CONSIDER DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BRING ALTERNATIVE

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND FIDUCIARY INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR THE MARATHON/TESORO

SETTLEMENT FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
I. SUMMARY
This report provides the City Council an opportunity to direct the City Manager and appropriate staff to identify alternative financial institutions and engage qualified fiduciary investment services for the Marathon/Tesoro settlement funds. The goal is to preserve the principal, maximize lawful investment income, and establish a dedicated Infrastructure Trust Fund to support the City’s long-term infrastructure and community needs.

II. RECOMMENDATION
The Mayor and City Council hereby direct the City Manager and appropriate City staff to:

1. CEASE plans to deposit or maintain the Marathon/Tesoro settlement funds within the currently designated regional financial institution; and,

2. INITIATE an expedited process to identify and transition to a highly rated, major financial institution capable of managing large-scale municipal deposits; and,

3. RETAIN a qualified, independent fiduciary investment advisor with the institutional capacity to place and manage capital with premier global asset managers (e.g., BlackRock); and,

4. STRUCTURE the incoming capital into a dedicated Infrastructure Trust Fund to ensure long-term wealth preservation and optimized yields for community development.

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

IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson successfully finalized a historic settlement agreement with the Marathon/Tesoro Oil Company.

Under the terms of this agreement, the City is positioned to receive a significant windfall consisting of an initial $120,000,000 payment alongside recurring annual payments of $16,700,000, which are scheduled to commence on January 1, 2027.

Currently, these funds are slated for deposit into a smaller, regional financial institution. The Mayor and City Council have expressed strong reservations regarding this arrangement, noting that maintaining such significant municipal capital in a smaller regional bank limits the City's fiscal yield, increases counterparty concentration risk, and fails to maximize the wealth-generating potential of this historic settlement.

A cash influx of this magnitude requires institutional-grade oversight and a robust fiduciary framework. Leaving $120,000,000 in capital alongside substantial recurring annual distributions in a low-yield regional account results in a significant financial opportunity cost for the residents of Carson.

To safeguard the public interest, staff is seeking authorization and direction to provide recommendations of transitioning these funds in collaboration with the Finance Department and City Treasurer's Office to a primary banking institution and also to engage an independent fiduciary capable of executing sophisticated, large-scale investment strategies. The fiduciary must possess the network and credentials to leverage Tier-1 global asset management firms to build a diversified portfolio that outperforms standard local deposit yields.

Furthermore, this windfall should not sit in passive accounts. Staff is directed to establish a formal Infrastructure Trust Fund. This specialized vehicle will isolate the settlement money, ensuring the principal is shielded while generating reliable, maximum interest outcomes. The returns from this trust will create a permanent revenue engine to fund Carson’s public works and long-term capital improvement projects.

The selection process must prioritize:

Capital Preservation: Ensuring all investment strategies adhere strictly to California Government Code Section 53601 rules governing municipal investments.

Tier-1 Asset Management: Accessing premier institutional funds and global asset entities to secure competitive, high-grade market rates.

Infrastructure Trust Structure: Dedicating the earnings exclusively to citywide infrastructure, ensuring transparent and measurable outcomes for the community.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as the cost to acquire a different banking institution, and fiduciary will be absorbed through the City Manager’s Office and Finance Department’s budget. Securing a major financial institution and an institutional fiduciary is anticipated to significantly increase the City's interest income over the lifespan of the settlement. Rather than realizing minimal returns from a regional bank, an optimized strategy utilizing an Infrastructure Trust is anticipated to generate millions of dollars in additional revenue annually, directly funding local infrastructure and public services without added risk to the principal.

VI. EXHIBITS
None.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 35.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nora A. Garcia , Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management PS Administration Subject: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 26-2614 AMENDING THE CARSON

MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,

ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARDS, ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES, LOW-SPEED

VEHICLES, SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES, AND SIMILAR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND IN CITY

PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)
I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Hicks. The City has experienced ongoing public safety concerns involving the operation of electric bicycles and other motorized mobility devices on City streets, sidewalks, pedestrian areas, and within City parks. The increased use of these devices, particularly when operated at higher speeds or in an unsafe manner, can create conflicts with pedestrians, motorists, and other users of public spaces. The Carson Municipal Code currently contains regulations applicable to conventional bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates; however, it does not comprehensively address the growing use of electric bicycles and other motorized mobility devices nor does it regulate motorized mobility devices within City parks.

Proposed Ordinance No. 26-2614 would amend the Carson Municipal Code to establish regulations for “Regulated Mobility Devices,” which include electric bicycles, motorized scooters, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, low-speed vehicles, shared mobility devices (all as defined in the California Vehicle Code), and similar vehicles. The proposed regulations would generally prohibit the operation of these devices on pedestrian facilities, including public sidewalks and crosswalks, and within City parks, subject to specified exceptions. The Ordinance would also establish requirements addressing unsafe operation of electric bicycles, enforcement procedures, and exemptions for authorized public agency personnel and qualifying mobility devices used by persons with disabilities.

II. RECOMMENDATION
INTRODUCE and CONDUCT a first reading, by title only and will full reading waived, Ordinance No. 26-2614, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3244.2 (RIDING ON SIDEWALKS) OF, AND ADDING SECTION 3246 (REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO, PART 5 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY), AMENDING SECTION 4139.2 (SKATE PARK REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE 4 (PUBLIC PEACE), AND ADDING SECTION 4139.3 (REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE 4 (PUBLIC PEACE) OF THE

CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROHIBIT RIDING OR OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED

SCOOTERS, ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARDS, ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES,

LOW-SPEED VEHICLES, SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES, AND SIMILAR VEHICLES ON PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AND IN CITY PARKS, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED EXCEPTIONS." III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.

IV. BACKGROUND
The growing use of electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and other electric or motorized mobility devices has increased the need to address how these devices interact with pedestrians, vehicles, and other users of public spaces. The City has experienced issues involving individuals operating these devices, particularly electric bicycles, in an unsafe manner in City parks and on City streets and sidewalks. Operation of these devices in pedestrian-oriented areas can create conflicts that may result in collisions, falls, bodily injury, or property damage.

Electric bicycles have increased in popularity, including among minors, and tend to travel at higher rates of speed than conventional bicycles (as they are equipped with motors that can exclusively propel the bicycle up to 20 MPH for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, and up to 28MPH for Class 3 e-bikes; above these speeds the motors are not capable of providing assistance). Studies have shown that:

Incidents involving e-bikes have more severe outcomes than conventional bicycle incidents, including a higher fatality ratio;
Pedestrians and other bystanders make up a small but measurable (3-4%) share of injuries and fatalities in ebike related incidents; A significant percentage, although not a majority, of people involved in e-bike accidents are minors; In 2025 at Rady Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC), a Level 1 Trauma Center, there were 165 ebike pediatric trauma patient activations, compared to just 27 conventional bicycle activations.

See https://transweb.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/2423-Agrawal-Electric-Bicycle-Safety-Data-Policy.pdf Existing provisions of the Carson Municipal Code do not comprehensively regulate these newer forms of mobility. CMC Section 3244.2 currently prohibits bicycles from being ridden on sidewalks within business districts and requires bicyclists to yield to pedestrians where sidewalk riding is otherwise permitted. CMC Section 4139.2 provides that only skateboards and in-line skates are allowed within Veteran’s Skate Park but does not expressly address the broader range of electric and motorized mobility devices or non-motorized mobility devices covered by the proposed Ordinance, including motorized skateboards.

California law provides local jurisdictions with authority to regulate certain aspects of electric bicycles, motorized scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and low-speed vehicles, as defined in the California Vehicle Code. State law also establishes existing requirements applicable to these devices, including restrictions applicable to motorized scooters on public sidewalks and certain requirements governing the classification and operation of electric bicycles. The proposed Ordinance supplements these existing State regulations by establishing local standards intended to address conditions and public safety concerns within Carson.

Ordinance No. 26-2614 would establish a new CMC Section 3246 defining “Regulated Mobility Devices” and generally prohibiting their operation on pedestrian facilities, subject to narrow exceptions based on state law. The Ordinance would also prohibit certain dangerous activities involving electric bicycles on public streets and bicycle facilities, including stunts, racing, intentionally weaving in front of vehicles, failing to yield when required, and riding in groups of more than two bicycles abreast.

The proposed Ordinance also establishes enforcement provisions. Violations are generally punishable by fines.

Under specified circumstances involving a minor and an immediate or substantial risk to public safety, a peace officer may seize an electric bicycle. Release would occur after a minimum of 48 hours and would require the minor to complete an approved electric bicycle safety and training program and the minor's parent or legal guardian to be present at the time of release. The Ordinance additionally allows an approved safety course to be offered in lieu of certain fines, administrative citations, or court proceedings.

Finally, the Ordinance would amend the City's park regulations to prohibit riding bicycles and Regulated Mobility Devices within City parks, while allowing individuals to dismount and walk or carry their device through the park to an available bicycle storage rack. Exceptions are provided for City and law enforcement personnel performing official duties and for qualifying use by persons with disabilities consistent with applicable State and federal law.

Collectively, the proposed amendments are intended to provide clearer standards for the operation of electric bicycles and other mobility devices, address unsafe riding practices, reduce conflicts with pedestrians and other users of public spaces, and provide appropriate enforcement and educational mechanisms to promote safer use throughout the City.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact to the FY 26-27 operating budget.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Ordinance No. 26-2614
Attachments
Draft Ordinance No. 26-2614.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-2614

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3244.2 (RIDING ON SIDEWALKS) OF, AND ADDING SECTION 3246 (REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO, PART 5 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (TRAFFIC

REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY), AMENDING
SECTION 4139.2 (SKATE PARK REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1
(PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE 4 (PUBLIC PEACE), AND ADDING SECTION 4139.3 (REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE 4
(PUBLIC PEACE) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROHIBIT

RIDING OR OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED

SCOOTERS, ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARDS, ELECTRIC

PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES, LOW-SPEED VEHICLES,

SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES, AND SIMILAR VEHICLES ON

PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AND IN CITY PARKS, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED

EXCEPTIONS
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI Section 7, the City of Carson, a charter city (“City”), has police power to make and enforce ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, the City is experiencing daily issues with individuals operating Regulated Mobility Devices, as defined in this Ordinance, including most notably electric bicycles, in an unsafe manner in City parks and on City streets and sidewalks; and WHEREAS, studies have shown that: (i) incidents involving e-bikes have more severe outcomes than conventional bicycle incidents, including a higher fatality ratio; (ii) pedestrians and other bystanders make up a small but measurable (3-4%) share of injuries and fatalities in e-bike related incidents; (iii) a significant percentage, although not a majority, of people involved in e-bike accidents are minors; and (iv) in 2025 at Rady Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC), a Level 1 Trauma Center, there were 165 e-bike pediatric trauma patient activations, compared to just 27 conventional bicycle activations; and WHEREAS, operation of Regulated Mobility Devices on public sidewalks and in City parks creates conflicts with pedestrians and park-users and can result in collisions, falls and other accidents causing bodily injury and property damage; and WHEREAS, the Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) does not sufficiently regulate the operation of Regulated Mobility Devices; and
WHEREAS, the CMC (Section 3244.2) currently prohibits riding a bicycle on a sidewalk in a business district, and requires bicyclists to yield to pedestrians in areas where bicycling on the sidewalk is permitted; and
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WHEREAS, CMC 4139.2 provides that no person shall ride, operate or use a skateboard or in-line skates within a park except in the skate facility at Veteran’s Park, but does not currently prohibit riding, operation or use of Regulated Mobility Devices in City parks; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 231, 21100, and 21206 authorize cities to enact ordinances regulating the parking and operation of electric bicycles on pedestrian facilities and bicycle facilities; and
WHEREAS, the CVC does contain certain regulations on electric bicycles, all of which apply in the City, and operators are required to adhere to those regulations. For example:
(i) CVC Section 21200 provides that a person riding a bicycle, including an electric bicycle, upon a City street or highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle; (ii) CVC Section 21212 requires all persons under 18 years of age who operate or ride a bicycle, including an electric bicycle, to wear a helmet; (iii) CVC Section 21213 prohibits persons under 16 years of age from operating a Class 3 electric bicycle, and requires all persons operating a Class 3 electric bicycle to wear a helmet; (iv) CVC Section 312.5(c) requires manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles to apply a permanent label, in a prominent location, to each electric bicycle, containing the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle; and (v) CVC section 24016 provides that a person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the speed capability of the bicycle, unless the bicycle continues to meet the definition of an electric bicycle under CVC Section 312.5(a) and the person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in CVC Section 312.5(c); and WHEREAS, CVC Section 21225 authorizes cities to enact ordinances regulating the registration of motorized scooters and the parking and operation of motorized scooters on pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities and city streets and highways, provided that such regulation is not in conflict with the CVC; and
WHEREAS, CVC Section 21235 prohibits operation of motorized scooters on public sidewalks, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property, and prohibits leaving a motorized scooter lying on its side on any sidewalk, or parking a motorized scooter on a sidewalk in any other position, so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic; and WHEREAS, CVC Section 21282 provides that, for the purpose of assuring the safety of pedestrians, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and others using sidewalks, bike paths, pathways, trails, bike lanes, streets, roads, and highways, a city may, by ordinance, regulate the time, place, and manner of the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in CVC Section 313, and their use as a pedestrian pursuant to paragraph (2) of CVC Section 467(a), including limiting, prohibiting entirely in the local jurisdiction, or prohibiting use in specified areas as determined to be appropriate by local entities; and WHEREAS, CVC Section 21266 provides that local authorities, by ordinance or resolution, may restrict or prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles, as defined in CVC Section 385.5; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to its police power, the City Council seeks to protect public health and safety by enacting further local regulations on Regulated Mobility Devices as set forth in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve this purpose, the City Council now desires to amend the CMC to prohibit riding or operation of Regulated Mobility Devices in pedestrian facilities, including in crosswalks and on public sidewalks, and in City parks, subject to specified exceptions; and
WHEREAS, all of the legal prerequisites to adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

SECTION 1. RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 3244.2 (Riding on Sidewalks) of Part 5 (Traffic Regulations) of Chapter 2 (Traffic Regulations) of Article 3 (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“3244.2 Riding on Sidewalks.

No person shall ride a bicycle on any pedestrian facility, as defined in CMC 3246, sidewalk in a business district, as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 235. Any person riding a bicycle on a pedestrian facility sidewalk in any area where riding is permitted shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section does not apply to electric bicycles, which are subject to CMC 3246” SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Section 3246 (Regulated Mobility Devices) is hereby added to Part 5 (Traffic Regulations) of Chapter 2 (Traffic Regulations) of Article 3 (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code, to read in its entirety as follows:
“3246 Regulated Mobility Devices.
3246.1 Definitions.

The following terms have the following definitions for purposes of this Section 3246:
(a) “Bicycle” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 231, as it may be amended from time to time.
(b) “Bicycle facility” means any public or private improvement, infrastructure, or space designed, designated, or operated primarily for use by persons riding bicycles or other Regulated Mobility Devices, whether separated from or shared with other modes of travel, including bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, bicycle routes, cycle tracks, and protected bikeways. 01007.0001 2159698.7
(c) “Class 1 electric bicycle” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 312.5(a)(1), as may be amended from time to time.
(d) “Class 2 electric bicycle” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 312.5(a)(2), as may be amended from time to time.
(e) “Class 3 electric bicycle” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 312.5(a)(3), as may be amended from time to time.
(f) “Electric bicycle” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 312.5, as may be amended from time to time. “Electric bicycle” includes “Class 1 electric bicycle,” “Class 2 electric bicycle,” and “Class 3 electric bicycle.”
(g) “Electric personal assistive mobility device” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 313, as may be amended from time to time.
(h) “Electrically motorized board” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 313.5, as may be amended from time to time.
(i) “Low-speed vehicle" has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code Section 385.5. (j) “Motorized scooter” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 407.5, as may be amended from time to time.
(k) “Pedestrian” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code section 467, except “pedestrian” for purposes of this Section 3246 shall not include a person who is using an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(l) “Pedestrian facility” means any public sidewalk, crosswalk, or pedestrian way designed, designated, or operated primarily for use by pedestrians. (m) “Regulated mobility device” means an electric bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electrically motorized board, low-speed vehicle, motorized scooter, shared mobility device, and any other similar vehicle.
(n) “Shared mobility device" has the same meaning as in Civil Code section 2505, as may be amended from time to time.
(o) “Vehicle” has the same meaning as in Vehicle Code Section 670. 3246.2 Operation of Regulated Mobility Devices on Pedestrian Facilities.

No person shall operate, ride or propel a Regulated Mobility Device on any pedestrian facility, except as provided in paragraphs (a)-(c), below:
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(a) Operation of a motorized scooter on any public sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property, is prohibited by State law (Vehicle Code Section 21235). Consistent with state law and this Section, a motorized scooter may cross a public sidewalk to the extent necessary to enter or leave adjacent property. (b) Operation of a motorized skateboard on any public sidewalk is prohibited by State law (Vehicle Code Section 21968), although an electrically motorized board is not a motorized skateboard for purposes of Vehicle Code Section 21968. Operation of an electrically motorized board on any public sidewalk is prohibited by this Section. (c) A person may walk a Regulated Mobility Device, while dismounted from the Regulated Mobility Device, on a pedestrian facility.

No person shall leave standing, lying or unattended an electric bicycle on any pedestrian facility other than in a designated bicycle storage rack. 3246.3 Dangerous Operation of Electric Bicycles.

A person operating an electric bicycle shall not, while operating in a public street or bicycle facility:
(a) Perform acrobatics, tricks, stunts or other dangerous activities, such as barspins (spinning handlebars mid-air), bunny hops or jumps, stoppies (lifting the rear wheel using only the front brake), wheelies (riding on only the rear wheel while balancing upright), snapping (riding a wheelie directly into the path of oncoming vehicles or pedestrians and swerving away at the last second), swervers (intentionally cutting or weaving sharply in front of moving cars, trucks, or buses to provoke a sudden reaction), bumper boys (deliberately riding up to and striking or bouncing off moving or parked cars), or superman poses (where riders stretch their bodies completely flat, lying horizontally across the seat or frame of a bicycle or e-bike, while holding the handlebars, often while moving fast through traffic); (b) Engage in racing, speed or stunt contests;
(c) Fail to yield to vehicles, other Regulated Mobility Devices or pedestrians when required;
(d) Operate in groups of more than two bicycles or electric bicycles abreast; or (e) Leave standing, lying or unattended an electric bicycle on a public street or bicycle facility other than in a designated bicycle storage rack. 3246.4 Violations and Enforcement.
(a) In addition to any fines or penalties authorized by this Chapter, a peace officer may seize any electric bicycle operated by a minor when the officer has probable cause to believe that the minor committed any violation of this Section 3246 and that the violation created an 01007.0001 2159698.7
immediate or substantial risk to public safety. Violations that create an immediate or substantial risk to public safety may include the activities described in subsections (a)-(d) of Section 3246.3, above.
(b) Written notice of seizure and instructions for release procedures shall be provided to the minor and to the parent or legal guardian of the minor. (c) Conditions for release. An electric bicycle seized pursuant to this Section 3246 shall be released after a minimum of 48 hours, if both of the following conditions are met:
(1) The minor operator has completed, in person at the Carson Sheriff’s station or Public Safety Department office, a Sheriff’s and Public Safety Department-approved electric bicycle safety and training program.
(2) The minor’s parent or legal guardian is present at the time the electric bicycle is released.

No monetary payment or administrative penalty shall substitute for completion of these requirements.
(d) The City may impose administrative charges not exceeding its actual administrative costs directly related to the removal, seizure, and storage of a Regulated Mobility Device, as provided for in Vehicle Code Section 22651.08. Administrative charges may include, but are not limited to, costs associated with towing coordination, documentation, processing, and recordkeeping.
(e) In lieu of a fine or administrative citation as authorized by this Code or Chapter, and in lieu of filing charges in any court of competent jurisdiction for a violation, the Captain of the Carson Sheriff’s Station or designee, or the Director of Public Safety or designee, may allow a violator of this Section to complete a Sheriff and Public Safety Department-provided safety course for Regulated Mobility Devices.
3246.5 Exemptions.
(a) Public Agency Personnel. This Section 3246 does not apply to operation of Regulated Mobility Devices by City or law enforcement personnel in the performance of their official duties.
(b) Disability. This Section 3246 is not intended to apply to or otherwise restrict Regulated Mobility Devices used in a manner that complies with applicable state and federal law by physically disabled persons as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.).”
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. Section 4139.2 (Skate Park Regulations) of Chapter 1 (Prohibited Conduct – Offenses) of Article 4 (Public Peace) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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“4139.2 Skate Park Regulations.

The skate facility at Veteran's Park is hereby designated for skateboarding and in-line skating (the "skate facility"). The boundaries of the skate facility are on file in the office of the City Engineer and are further defined by the fence and signs surrounding the skate facility. No person shall ride, operate or use a skateboard or in-line skates within a park except in the skate facility. Within the skate facility, it shall be unlawful for any person to:
(a) Ride, operate, or use a skateboard or in-line skates unless that person is wearing a helmet designated for skateboard use with a chin strap, elbow pads designated for skateboard use with plastic elbow caps, and knee pads designated for skateboard use with plastic knee caps, which equipment shall be in good repair at all times during use; (b) Ride, operate, or utilize a skateboard or in-line skates unless such equipment is in good repair at all times during use;
(c) Place or utilize additional obstacles or other material (including, but not limited to, ramps or jumps) within the skate facility;
(d) Enter the skate facility unless actively skateboarding or in-line skating in accordance with these regulations;
(e) Use, consume, or have within his or her custody or control food, beverages, tobacco products or illegal drugs within the skate facility;
(f) Enter or be upon the skate facility while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs;
(g) Use or possess glass containers, bottles or other breakable glass products within the skate facility;
(h) Use or engage in profanity, reckless or boisterous behavior (including, but not limited to, tandem riding, pushing, profanity, horseplay, and bullying), graffiti or tagging, loud music or any other activity which could endanger the safety of persons using the skate facility or spectators;
(i) Enter or be upon the skate facility at any time except during its posted hours of operation; or
(j) Ride, operate, or utilize any device other than a non-motorized, non-electric skateboard or in-line skates (prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, Regulated Mobility Devices as defined in CMC 3246.1, bicycles or motor vehicles) on the skate facility.” 01007.0001 2159698.7
SECTION 5. AMENDMENT. Section 4139.3 (Regulated Mobility Devices) is hereby added to Chapter 1 (Prohibited Conduct – Offenses) of Article 4 (Public Peace) of the Carson Municipal Code, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4139.3 Regulated Mobility Devices.
(a) No person shall operate, ride or propel a bicycle or Regulated Mobility Device, as those terms are defined in CMC 3246.1, in any public park owned or operated by the City of Carson, except as provided in subsections (b)-(d) below. (b) In connection with the above subsection (a), any person operating or riding a bicycle or Regulated Mobility Device to the park shall dismount from the bicycle or Regulated Mobility Device upon entering the park, except as provided in subsection (d) below.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) below, upon dismount from the bicycle or Regulated Mobility Device at the entry to the park, a person who wishes to enter the park with such bicycle or Regulated Mobility Device shall walk or carry the bicycle or Regulated Mobility Device with them while on park grounds. In the case of a bicycle or electric bicycle, the person shall walk the bicycle or electric bicycle along the park’s sidewalk or hard-scaped walking path to a Cityprovided bicycle storage rack (if any) for storage until the person leaves the park.
(d) This Section 4139.3 does not apply to:
(1) operation of Regulated Mobility Devices by City or law enforcement personnel in the performance of their official duties; or (2) operation of Regulated Mobility Devices by in a manner that complies with applicable state and federal law by physically disabled persons as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.).”
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one of more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
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SECTION 8. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance, and shall cause the same to be published and codified in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on this _____ day of ______, 2026.
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Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF CARSON )
I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 26-____ was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Carson at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ____ day of __________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

CITY OF CARSON
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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 36.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk CCO Administration Subject: 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)
I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda to consider only uncontested appointments of City Commission, Committee, and Board members in accordance with the City Charter, Article VI, by Mayor and City Council.

Also, consider all (contested and uncontested) appointments to all commissions and also consider appointments to City Affiliated Organizations.

Pursuant to Section 602 of the City Charter provides, in part, the mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board or City commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council, including the three alternates.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;

2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;

3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations;

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;

5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act III. ALTERNATIVES
N/A
IV. BACKGROUND
701 East Carson Street
Every two years after the municipal election, most Commission and Board appointments expire. As unscheduled vacancies occur and/or members are frequently absent, it is best practice to consider new appointments.

Invitations to submit an appointment application for all interested person(s) were posted in accordance with the Maddy Act. Applications for individuals requesting appointments were previously provided under separate cover to the Mayor and City Council.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for member stipends are already budgeted for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Updated Local Appointments List for Commissions, Committees, and Boards Attachments
Updated Local Appointments List for Commissions Committees and Boards.pdf

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54970 et seq.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the current terms for the following Commissioners, Committee, and Board Members will expire as indicated for the respective bodies listed. Any interested resident of the City of Carson, California, is eligible to serve on any of the commissions, committees, or boards below, unless otherwise specified. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office by request at (310) 952-1720.
* The following appointed positions may receive compensation ** Mayor's uncontested appointment
Vacant
I. COMMISSIONS
Article VI, §602 of the City Charter: To be qualified for appointment, the member shall be a qualified elector of the City, shall be domiciled in the City for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding their appointment, and shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of his or her tenure, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.

The mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board, committee or commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council, including the three alternates.
[1] Economic Development Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 00-1191. §1 (CMC §27104.1); Ordinance No. 21- 2108
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Shall be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson, and be at least 18 years of age. Shall include representatives of all major sectors of the Carson business community as determined in the sole discretion of the City Council.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:00 a.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Chris Palmer, Economic Development Manager x1365 and LaToya Butler, Innovation & Business Liason x1320
Support Staff: Sandy Solis, Division Secretary x1325
Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Aldridge Jr., Ray (LDH)** 12-06-22 11-30-26
Childers, Christopher (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Embry, Darren (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Kelley, Blake (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Jimenez, Trini (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Luevano, Jose (JH) 06-17-25 11-30-26
Sparrow, Clyde (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) 11-30-26
Baddeley, Kevin (JD) 06-17-25 11-30-26
Cordova, Ted (LDH) Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26
Ibarra, Victor (LDH) Alt. 2 02-06-24 11-30-26
Ross, Kevin (LDH) Alt. 3 06-03-26 11-30-26
[2] Environmental Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 70-128; §1 (CMC §2750); Ordinance No. 21-2103 Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Shall be and remain a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Reata Kulcsar, Innovation & Sustainability Officer x1312 Support Staff: Jessica Coria, Division Secretary x1823; Evelyne Carmona, Senior Administrative Analyst x1636; Kristin Smith, Council Aide x1743 Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Morgan, Daniel (JH) 06-16-26 11-30-26
Swayzer, Ezekiel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hopson, Lillian (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ford, Brittney (LDH) 05-21-25 11-30-26
Koons, William (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Peralta, Maribel (AR) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Hunt, Joseph (LDH) 05-21-25 11-30-26
Taylor, Hourie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Watkins, Freeman (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[3] Human Relations Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 74-294; Ordinance No. 87-812, §1; Ordinance No. 89-883,§1
Membership: 11 members (7 general, 2 youth, 2 w/ a focus on disability-related matters); 3 alternates
Qualification:Shall be a resident of the City of Carson. Youth members shall be 16- 21 years of age, enrolled in school at time of appointment, maintain a 2.0 GPA, shall have interest in human relations.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Cac Le, Council Aide x1722
Support Staff:

Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Junio, Teresita (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Calhoun, Jill (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Davenport, Kimberley (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Fuentes, Sonia (JD) 12-02-25 11-30-26
Ramos, Jessica (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Reed, Cassandra (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Russ, Harriett (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ifeacho, Dr. Chinyere (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Viernes, Irene (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ahaiwe-Simpson, Stacy (LDH) Alt. 3 02-17-26 11-30-26
Thompson, Audra (LDH) Disability Advocate 10-21-25 11-30-26 Padua, Luz (LDH) Disability Advocate 10-21-25 11-30-26
Paxton, Cameron (LDH) Youth 02-18-25 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Youth 11-30-26
[4] Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 69-65 (CMC §2735); Ordinance No. 21-2106 Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of City of Carson
Meetings: Last Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Michael Whittiker, Jr. Director of Community Services x3571 Support Staff: Kimberyly Madrigal, Administrative Secretary x3581 Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Cainglet, Jesus-Alex (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Cortado, Kimberly (JH) 06-20-23 11-30-26
Dahilig Jr., Cesar (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Lawrence, Shannon (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Walter (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hilliard, Kisa (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hunter, Edwina (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Langston, DeAnthony (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Jo Jacqueline (LDH)** 04-01-25 11-30-26
Brown Sr., Kelvin (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Brillantes, Rudolfo (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
[5] Planning Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 13 (CMC §2700); § 606 of the City Charter Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of City of Carson
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: Christopher Palmer, Economic Development Manager x1365 Support Staff: McKina Alexander, Planning Manager x1326; Laura Gonzalez, Planning Secretary x 1328
Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Diaz, Louie (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Docdocil, Frederick (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Guerra, Carlos (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Huff, Del (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilson, Leticia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mfume, DeQuita (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Clarence (JH) 03-19-24 11-30-26
Thomas, Dianne (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Montecarlo, Jaime (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[6] Public Relations Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 01-1239, §2 (CMC §27105.1) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Danielle Halsey, Public Information Analyst x1606 Support Staff: Christine Foisia, Senior Clerk x1740
Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Eatman, Sonya (LDH) Community Rep. 12-03-24 11-30-26
Waddis, Dorcas (LDH)* Community Rep. 06-17-25 11-30-26
Stewart, Linda (LDH) Community Rep. 12-03-24 11-30-26
Sandoz, Jeretta (AR) Community Rep. 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ross, Dorothy (JD)
Public Relations
Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH)
Public Relations
Specialist 11-30-26
Pitcher, Pamela (LDH)
Public Relations
Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26
Smith, Byron (CH)
Public Relations
Specialist 03-06-24 11-30-26
Price, Dr. Denice (JH)
Public Relations
Specialist 04-04-23 11-30-26
Washington, Deborah (LDH) Alt. 1 06-17-25 11-30-26
Smith, Shirley (LDH) Alt. 2 03-03-26 11-30-26
Page, Brent (LDH) Alt. 3 02-18-25 11-30-26
[7] Public Safety Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1160 §1; Ordinance No. 01-1239 §1 (CMC §27103.6); Ordinance No. 21-2104
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Priscilla Palma, Division Secretary x1787 Support Staff:

Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Allen, Jeffrey (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Arnold, Keith (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Flinton, Lawrence (AR) 08-06-24 11-30-26
Dacus, Samuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Dorsey, Donnie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Lewis, Prentiss (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Rivers, Angela (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Romero, Heidi (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cogut, Louis (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilson, Michael (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown, Randy (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[8] Public Works Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1181 §2 (CMC §2798.6)
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Have interest, experience or ability in construction, transportation, traffic, or circulation areas to ensure that traffic, vehicle parking, bikeways, and transportation systems and other City facilities are regulated and constructed in a manner calculated to best provide for the safety and welfare of the public.

Shall be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in, the City of Carson, and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Gilbert Marquez, Principle City/Civil Engineer x1813 Support Staff: Taelour James, Division Secretary x1801
Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Fields, Brandon (AR) 02-03-26 11-30-26
Calhoun, James (JD) 01-20-26 11-30-26
Fe'esago, Uli (LDH) 01-20-26 11-30-26
McNichols, Ryan (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Howard, Kobii (LDH) 01-20-26 11-30-26
Hollaway, John (LDH) 04-07-26 11-30-26
Vacant (CH) 11-30-26
Martin, Jr., Marion (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Thames, Ta-Taneisha (JH) 07-07-26 11-30-26
Obiora, Emmanuel (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mmeje, Uzoma (LDH) Alt. 2 07-07-26 11-30-26
Wilson, Daniel (LDH) Alt. 3 01-20-26 11-30-26
[9] Senior Citizens Advisory Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 97-1119, §1 (CMC §2799.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson and be at least 50 years of age at the time of appointment.

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 4:00 p.m. (Community Center, Carson/Donminguez room) Staff Liaison: Mike Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services x1780; Dani Cook, Human Services Supervisor x1480
Support Staff: Brenda Reed, Senior Clerk x1775
Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Graves, Shirley (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Lopez, Delia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Leverette, Ernestine (AR) 05-06-25 11-30-26
Dunn, Linda (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Bates, Billye (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Patterson, Patricia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ronquillo, Myrna (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ruiz-Raber, Julie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Seymore, Dr. Vergie (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Simpson-Lott, Darlene (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Walker, Itelia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown, LaRhonda (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Davis, Pauline (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
[10] Veterans Affairs Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1154, §1 (CMC §27102.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (Veterans Sports Complex - Activity Room) Staff Liaison: Kisheen Tulloss, Council Aide x1711
Support Staff: Mikala Multiauaopele, Division Secretary x3557 Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Batucal, Arthur (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Boyd, Robert (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Branch, Jr., Roger (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Da Silva, Manuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Raber, Brian (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Salomon, Emmanuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mosequera, Nemie P. (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Woods, Richard (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Woods, Thomas (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Seay, Al (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilvert, Karl (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[11] Women's Issues Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 02-1246, §1 (CMC §27106.6) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Shall be a resident of the City of Carson or work in the City of Carson during their tenure on the Commission and shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment
Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Keichun Graves, Council Aide x1799
Support Staff:

Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
De La Cruz Manio, Connie (LDH) 02-03-26 11-30-26
Fielder, Yolanda (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fields-Robinson, Dr. Leandrea (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26 Foster, Carolyn (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Finley, Stephanie (JD) 10-21-25 11-30-26
Odom Houze, Susan (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Price, Dr. Greta (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Benson, Charlotte (CH) *Pending Oath 09-15-26 11-30-26
Tresvant, Sheila (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Jones-Phillips, Jennifer (LDH) Alt. 1 06-03-26 11-30-26 Mackson, Monique (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Giles Washington, Christyna (LDH) Alt. 3 04-07-26 11-30-26 [12] Youth Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 98-1132, §1 (CMC §27100.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson and be at least 13, but not more than 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Brian Legaspi, Council Aide x 1721
Support Staff:

Commissioner Appointed Term Expires
Mitchell, Hannah (LDH) 06-06-24 11-30-26
Moore, Joshua (JH) 06-06-24 11-30-26
Flores, Sebastian (LDH) 09-15-26 11-30-26
Estrada, Juan (LDH) 06-06-24 11-30-26
Vacant (JD) 11-30-26
Cones-Cano, Sydney (LDH) 01-06-26 11-30-26
Zulueta, Nathaniel (LDH)** 02-17-26 11-30-26
Wood, Zoey (CH) 06-06-24 11-30-26
Ortiz, Miranda (LDH) 01-06-26 11-30-26
Homna, Kayla (AR) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Macias, Lea (LDH) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Perez, Alex (LDH) Alt. 1 09-15-26 11-30-26
Peji, Gian Matthew (LDH) Alt. 2 09-15-26 11-30-26
Harris, Leilah (LDH) Alt. 3 09-15-26 11-30-26
II. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Article VI, §602 of the City Charter: To be qualified for appointment, the member shall be a qualified elector of the City, shall be domiciled in the City for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding their appointment, and shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of his or her tenure, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.

The mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board, committee or commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council, including the three alternates.
[13] Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee Established by: Ordinance No. 09-1423 (CMC §61119); Amended by Resolution No. 19-027; Amended by Resolution No. 221-030
Membership: 5 members; 2 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (Community Center)
Staff Liaison: William Jefferson, Director of Finance x1756 Support Staff: Vicki Hernandez, Senior Clerk x1744
Appointed Term Expires
Dorsey-Reeves, Vera (CH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Cottrell-Fulbright, Lisa (AR) 05-06-25 11-30-26
Hunter, Cynthia (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Momoli, Nora (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hemphill, Dr. Afia (JH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
[14] Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Established by: Ordinance No. 79-485U, §4702; §607 of the City Charter Membership: 7 members (2 resident homeowners, 2 park owners, 3 at-large who are residents of the City and not homeowners, park owners, landlords, property managers or tenant in multifamily housing); 8 alternates (2 resident homeowners, 2 park owners, 4 at-large)
Qualification: See membership.

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: Tara Matthew, Interim Housing Program Manager x1708 Support Staff: Sandy Solis, Division Secretary x1325
Appointed Term Expires
Richardson, Sheila (JH) At-large 06-16-26 11-30-26
Valdez, Daniel (JD) At-large 12-03-24 11-30-26
Sumaron, Michael (AR) *Pending Oath At-large 09-15-26 11-30-26 Clark Harris, Dr. Alice (LDH) At-large Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26 Muhammad, Nafis (LDH) At-large Alt. 2 04-04-23 11-30-26 Perez, Karey (LDH) At-large Alt. 3 04-04-23 11-30-26
Hayes, Phyllis (LDH) At-large Alt. 4 04-04-23 11-30-26
Horton, Maria (LDH) Park Owner 12-02-25 11-30-26
Forbath, Susy (LDH) Park Owner 04-04-23 11-30-26
Dzikowski, Barbara (LDH) Park Owner Alt. 1 12-02-25 11-30-26 Kleege, Robert Bruce (LDH) Park Owner Alt. 2 03-04-25 11-30-26 Vacant (LDH)** Resident Homeowner 11-30-26
Hernandez, Susan (CH) Resident Homeowner 09-01-26 11-30-26 Davis, William (LDH) Resident Homeowner
Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Resident Homeowner
Alt. 2 11-30-26
[15] Relocation Appeals Board
Established by: Ordinance No. 74-313 (CMC §21004)
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson
Meetings: Only when necessary
Staff Liaison: Sandy Solis, Economic Development Liaison x1325 Support Staff:

Appointed Term Expires
Batucal, Dennis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Evans, Linda (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Tate, Dorothy (LDH)** 01-23-24 11-30-26
Guray, Jr., Tancredo "Jun" (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Witherspoon, Murphy (LDH) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Anson, Jr., Oscar (LDH) 01-23-24 11-30-26
Vacant (CH) 11-30-26
Morrison, Christopher (JH) 09-16-25 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
III. SPECIAL COMMITTEE
[16] General Plan Advisory Committee
Established by: Minute Action 10-03-17; Amended by Resolution No. 19-029; Amended by Resolution No. 21-031
Membership: 7 members; 2 alternates
Meetings: Only when necessary
Staff Liaison: McKina Alexander, Planning Manager x1326 Support Staff: Planning Technician x1327
Appointed Term Expires
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Councilmember Jim Dear (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brimmer, Charlotte (LDH)** 04-04-23 11-30-26
Dudley-Kimble, Monica (CH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Leonor (AR) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Hamilton, Dr. John (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Sheriff Department Representative (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26 Cottrell-Fulbright, Lisa (LDH) Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26 Lott, Aminika (LDH) Alt. 2 04-04-23 11-30-26
IV. SPECIAL BOARD
[17] Carson Reclamation Joint Powers Authority (CRJPA)
Established by: Resolution No. 15-01-CRJPA; Resolution No. 21-02-CRJPA Membership: 5 members
Meetings: 1st Monday, 4:00 p.m. (Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: John Raymond, Executive Director x1773
Support Staff: Sylvia Rubio, Executive Assistant x1318
Appointed Term Expires
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 01-20-26 01-20-31
Vice Chair Cedric Hicks 01-20-26 01-20-31
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr. 01-20-26 01-20-31
Board Member Lillian Hopson 01-20-26 01-20-31
Board Member Dianne Thomas 01-20-26 01-20-31
V. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES
[18] Bingo/Fireworks
Established by: Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas 12-03-24
[19] Community Development/Housing/Logistics & Transit Standing Committee
Established by: Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
[20] Dignity Health Sports Park/CSUDH/Community Center Standing Committee
Established by: Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 06-01-21
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 06-01-21
[21] Legislative Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 02-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 12-03-24
[22] City Hall/Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee Established by: Minute Order 01-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-26-21
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 01-26-21
[23] Economic Development/E-Commerce Ad-Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 03-02-21
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 03-02-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 03-02-21
[24] Conditional Use Permit Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 04-05-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 04-05-22
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 04-05-22
[25] Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 03-16-21
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
[26] Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 09-07-21
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 09-07-21
Councilmember Rojas 03-01-22
[27] Standard Management Procedures and Special Ecents Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 01-04-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-04-22
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 01-04-22
[28] Cell 2 Settlement Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 02-07-22 (Carson Reclamation Authority) Appointed
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 02-07-22
Board Member Dianne Thomas 02-07-22
[29] School Safety Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 02-15-22
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas 12-03-24
Captain Jones Norman 12-03-24
[30] Carson Finance and Audit Committee
Established by: Minute Order 06-20-23
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-20-23
Councilmember Rojas 06-20-23
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 02-18-24
[31] Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 03-02-21
Established by: Minute Order 10-03-23
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 10-03-23
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 10-03-23
[32] Special Event Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 06-06-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-06-24
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 06-06-24
[33] LA '28 Olympics Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 07-16-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 07-16-24
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 07-16-24
[34] Refinery Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 12-03-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 12-03-24
[35] Grocery Store Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 06-18-24
Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 06-18-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 06-18-24
[36] Gil Smith Mermorial Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 01-07-25
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 02-03-26
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 01-07-25
[37] Energy Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 09-16-25
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 09-16-25
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 09-16-25
[38] Transportation and Dial-A-Ride Services Ad Hoc Committee Established by: Minute Order 11-05-25
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. 11-05-25
Councilmember Dr. Hilton 11-05-25
[39] Drive Construction Project Ad Hoc Committee
Established by: Minute Order 03-03-25
Appointed
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes 03-03-26
Board Member Dianne Thomas 03-03-26
VI. CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
[40] California Contract Cities Association
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Delegate 12-03-24
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alternate 12-03-24
[41] Clean Power Alliance
Ord. No. 17-1633; LACCE Joint Powers (Authority)
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Delegate 11-15-22
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Staff Member Reata Kulcsar Alt. 2 11-15-22
[42] County of Los Angeles Public Library Commission
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
[43] County SanitationDistricts of Los Angeles (Dist. No. 8)* Automatic designation of Mayor as Delegate per Health and Safety Code Section 4730. City Council as governing body, must select an alternate to act in place of presiding officer (Mayor) in absence, inability, or refusal to act.

Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alternate 12-03-24
[44] Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (Formerly SE Mosquito Abatement)*
The District’s governing power is vested in its 35 members of the Board of Trustees. One trustee is appointed by each of the 34 cities and the County Board of Supervisors appoints one to represent unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. To be appointed, the member must reside in and be a resident voter of the representative city (or county for county member) in the District.

Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel. The vector Trustee appointment and term are governed by the State Health and Safety Code and begin and end on the first Monday in January. Additionally, the State Health and Safety code does not allow for alternate members to be appointed.

Appointed Term Expires
Councilmember Dear Delegate 01-26-21 01-05-26
(effective 01-03-22)
[45] L.A. County City Selection Committee
Per Government Code Section 50270, the membership of each such City Selection Committee shall consist of the Mayor of each city within the county. Members of the LA County City Selection Committee include the Mayor of each city within Los Angeles County. Each city appoints an elected official as a delegate to the City Selection Committee; it usually is the Mayor. The term of office for each Member of the LA County City Selection Committee coincides with City Mayor terms, and the Committee meets three or four times a year, at the call of the Chairman.

Their duties are to appoint City representatives to such Boards, Commissions and Agencies as may be required by law, i.e., LAFCO, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee; and to nominate for appointment Members to the California Coastal Commission. Nominations for the City Selection Committee appointees to the MTA are made by the Sector Subcommittees for the Sectors whose representatives’ terms are expiring. The cities assigned to one of the four regions in Los Angeles County. Nominations for the City Selection Committee appointees to the MTA are made by the Sector Subcommittees for the Sectors whose representatives’ terms are expiring. The cities assigned to one of the four regions in Los Angeles County (North County/San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast Long Beach and Southwest Corridor) shall meet as a Sector Subcommittee. Each candidate with a majority weighted vote will then be nominated from that Sector for consideration for appointment to the MTA.

Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alternate 01-23-24
[46] League of California Cities
Appointed
Councilmember Rojas Delegate 03-01-22
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
[47] League of California Cities (Los Angeles Co. Division) Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Delegate 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
[48] National League of Cities
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Alt. 2 12-03-24
[49] South Bay Cities Council of Govts (Joint Powers Authority) Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alternate 12-03-24
[50] South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Appointed Term Expires
Ted Cordova Member 06-18-24 06-30-28
Jeffrey Jennison Member 06-18-24 06-30-28
Janice Jimenez Member 07-01-21 06-30-25
Tamala Lewis Member 07-01-19 06-30-23
Tami Lorenzen-Fanselow Member 07-01-19 06-30-23
[51] Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Appointed
Councilmember Dr. Hilton Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 1 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 2 12-03-24
[52] U.S. Conference of Mayors
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 03-01-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Alt. 2 01-26-21
[53] West Basin Water Association
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. Alternate 01-26-21