CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCILAGENDA
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Dr. Jawane Hilton, District 1 Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., Mayor Pro Tem and District 3 Councilmember Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer "In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting." (Government Code Section 54954.2)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods.
There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
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CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. REVEREND DR. DONALD COOK II FROM FIRST LUTHERAN OF CARSON CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Blanca Silva De Cervantes v. City of Carson, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25CMCV00903.
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 3 case(s).
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 1 potential case.
RULES OF DECORUM:
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2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member.
3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.
5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum.
• Treat everyone courteously
• Listen to others respectfully
• Exercise self-control
• Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints
• Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate
• Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and tools for forging sound decisions
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 5-6)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. REPORT FROM ACTING ASSISTANT CHIEF WADE KELSEY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-14)
7. CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING LEA MACIAS AS MAYOR FOR THE DAY
8. CARSON CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH SOKA CITY, JAPAN PRESENTATION
9. PRESENTATION TO THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL IN RECOGNITION OF SAMOAN FLAG DAY
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
13. RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF CARSON FOR RECEIVING THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING (COA) AND POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING (PAFR) AWARDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
14. CITY OF CARSON FAM FEST EVENT RECAP VIDEO
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO
ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 15)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 (REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 16-30)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
16. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-114, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,137,935.73 DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 186988 THROUGH 187366 AND 325 THROUGH 334 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-114, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,137,935.73 DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 186988 THROUGH 187366 AND 325 THROUGH 334."
17. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING UPDATED
JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR UNREPRESENTED SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL AIDE
POSITIONS, AND AMENDING THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS EXHIBIT, TO UPDATE THE
DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE POSITIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-081, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, AND AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING UPDATED JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR UNREPRESENTED SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL AIDE POSITIONS”
19. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE REVISED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING REVISIONS FOR THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON,
CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, RESPECTIVELY (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. COMPLETE the City Council’s required biennial review of its own COI code and the COI codes for the Carson Successor Agency and Carson Housing Authority by affirming that its biennial review is completed; and — 2. APPROVE the revised COI codes for the City of Carson, Carson Successor Agency and Carson Housing Authority; and,
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-025, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY
REFERENCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION”; and,
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-03-CSA, “A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING AND
REVISING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION”; and, — 5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-03-CHA, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING AND REVISING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION”.
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
BOARD FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANSITIONAL SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO
SUPPORT WORKFORCE SERVICES AT THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. Approve the Subcontract Agreement between the City of Carson and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. to provide Transitional Subsidized Employment Programs in the City of Carson; and, — 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
21. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF (1) RESOLUTION NO. 26-123 APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 721 – CARSON PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISOR ASSOCIATION, AND (2) RESOLUTION NO. 26-115 APPROVING THE AMENDED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND SEIU LOCAL 721 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2027 AND RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 25-075 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-123, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 721 – CARSON PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISOR ASSOCIATION, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2027"; and,
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 26-115, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION ("SEIU") LOCAL 721 – CARSON PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISOR ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THE
PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT OF THE CITY OF CARSON, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2027 (REPLACING AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-075).”
22. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-116 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77- 111, BY ADOPTING A NEW CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION OF MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-116, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION OF PART-TIME MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT"
23. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-113, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS’ REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING 2.0 COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT TO HOUSING STUDY (REAP 2.0 STUDY) AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE APPLICABLE
STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-113, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS’ REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING 2.0 COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT TO HOUSING STUDY AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE APPLICABLE STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS"
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT, MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAMS,
WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CARSON AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-112, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000,000 TO INCORPORATE THE GRANT INTO PROJECT NO. 1617, LENARDO DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Measure M Funding Agreement, Multi-Year Subregional Programs, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) in the amount of $8,000,000 for the Lenardo Drive Project; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, — 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-112, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND TO RECEIVE $8,000,000 FOR THE LENARDO DRIVE PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 1617."
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2030-2031 MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND PARTICIPATING DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT AREA AGENCIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING OF THE COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2030-31 Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, City of Carson, City of El Segundo, City of Hawthorne, City of Inglewood, City of Lawndale, City of Lomita, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, County of Los Angeles, and South Bay Cities Council of Governments for the administration and cost sharing associated with implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program and Enhanced Watershed Management Program for the Dominguez Channel Watershed Management Area; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RON’S MAINTENANCE, INC. TO EXTEND CITYWIDE CATCH BASIN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Ron’s Maintenance, Inc., extending the contract term for one additional year, through October 4, 2027, and authorizing an additional $250,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $918,265; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO QUINNCAT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2026 OR NEWER CATERPILLAR MODEL 416 BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RATIFY the waiver of the formal bidding and contracting requirements and AUTHORIZE the use of cooperative purchasing, as permitted under Sections 2611(g) and 2605(b)(1)(ii) of the Carson Municipal Code; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order to QuinnCAT, an authorized Caterpillar Inc. dealer, in an amount not to exceed $170,329.99, for the purchase of one new 2026 or newer Caterpillar Model 416 Backhoe Loader (Exhibit No. 2); and,
— 3. DECLARE the City’s existing 2003 Case 580M Tractor Backhoe as surplus equipment and AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with its sale through the City’s established auction process.
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 23-270 WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC, DBA ST.
NICK’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING & DÉCOR, TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DECORATION ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 2026 HOLIDAY SEASON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 23-270 with T&G Global, LLC, doing business as St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting & Décor, extending the Agreement for one additional year and authorizing additional holiday decoration enhancements for the 2026 holiday season, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $841,556; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHOURA VENUE SERVICES TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CONTINUED CATERING SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. DETERMINE that waiving the re-solicitation requirement is in the City’s best interest and WAIVE the resolicitation requirement pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(m)(2); and, — 2. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 23-022 with Choura Venue Services, a California corporation, extending the Agreement through December 31, 2028, and increasing the total contract amount by $690,000, from $803,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,493,000 (Exhibit No. 4); and, — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. 1636 – MILLS PARK SITE RECONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT NO. 1795 – MILLS PARK RECREATION CENTER BUILDING RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a five-year Contract Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $500,720 to provide construction management and inspection services for Project No. 1636 – Mills Park Site Reconstruction Project and Project No. 1795 – Mills Park Recreation Center Building Renovation; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless
extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
DISCUSSION (Items 31-36)
31. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. DISCUSS this report.
32. CONSIDER RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS SENIOR CITIZEN APPRECIATION MONTH (CITY
COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— DISCUSS and CONSIDER October as Senior Citizen Appreciation Month, including a citywide senior resource campaign to educate, connect, and empower Carson seniors.
33. CONSIDER THE CARSON RENTERS PROTECTION INITIATIVE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— DISCUSS and CONSIDER the Carson Renters Protection Initiative.
34. CONSIDER DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BRING ALTERNATIVE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AND FIDUCIARY INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR THE MARATHON/TESORO SETTLEMENT
FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 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.
35. 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)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. INTRODUCE and CONDUCT a first reading, by title only and will full reading waived, of 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."
36. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS,
COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND
CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards; — 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions; — 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations; — 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing; — 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: October 1, 2026