CITY OF CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
701 East Carson Street
City Hall

5:00 PM

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

Jawane Hilton, District 1 Councilmember	Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., Mayor Pro Tem and District 3 Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember	Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk	Monica Cooper, City Treasurer

“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related 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.

PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:

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Youtube : www.youtube.com/@CityofCarsonCalifornia

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

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

Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca.gov. The cut-off time to submit any email communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.

CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)

FLAG SALUTE

INVOCATION (Item 1)

PASTOR DR. ROSHOD D. HALL FROM RESURRECTION CHURCH L.A.

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Justin Battle v. City of Carson; Case No. 24STCV17820.

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 1 case(s).

RULES OF DECORUM:

1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions

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

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 5-6)

REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION

REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE

PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-16)

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS DIABETES AWARNESS MONTH

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH

10.

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

11.

UPDATE ON THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

12.

UPDATE THE FROM THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THEIR GOALS AND INITIATIVES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

13.

UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION

14.

UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

15.

UPDATE FROM MEASURE C & K BUDGET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

16.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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 17)

17.

APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 21, 2025 (REGULAR)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

CONSENT (Items 18-29)

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.

18.

CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-130, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,835,033.12, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 275, 181592 THROUGH 181930 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-130, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,835,033.12, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 275, 181592 THROUGH 181930."

19.

CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

20.

CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

21.

CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 25-132 ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY THE CITY CLERK AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED “A PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE SALE AND USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON” (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-132, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY THE CITY CLERK AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED ‘A PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE SALE AND USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON’”

22.

CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-128, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CLASSIFICATION TO ACHIEVE PAY EQUITY WITH THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTIONS OFFICER CLASSIFICATION (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111 TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CLASSIFICATION TO ACHIEVE PAY EQUITY WITH THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTIONS OFFICER CLASSIFICATION".

23.

CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Exhibit No 4; "Amendment No. 3"); and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

24.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., CONTRACT (23-083) FOR INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CARD READERS AND RELATED ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY HALL BASEMENT, AND TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT SUM (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1) to increase the contract sum from $8,246,769.71 to $8,288,521.52; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

25.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. 1368 CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. for Project No. 1368, Carriage Crest Park Expansion and Improvements Project, for an additional amount of $200,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,104,455, and extending the term of the contract until June 30, 2026; and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

26.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84441: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 101 & 117 EAST CARSON STREET (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RESEND approval of Council Action on March 18, 2025 Item No.25 for Final Map;

— 2. APPROVE Parcel Map No. 84441 for a lot split for commercial purposes located at 101 & 107 East Carson Street;

— 3. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report; and,

— 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Parcel Map on the face of Parcel Map No. 84441

27.

CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BEADOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR PROJECT 675: SEPULVEDA BLVD - WIDENING PROJECT FROM ALAMEDA BOULEVARD TO INTERMODAL WAY (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Beador Construction Company Inc., for Project No. 675 - Sepulveda Bridge Widening from Alameda Boulevard to Intermodal Way, in the amount not to exceed $21,975,300;

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,

— 3. AUTHORIZE a 10% construction contingency (approximately $2,197,530) to address any unforeseen construction conditions that way arise, funded entirely through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Measure M Grant.

28.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Successor Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions for a term of five (5) years with three one-year renewals; and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.

29.

CONSIDER APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING A FUNDING TRANSFER FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1610: FOISIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION 25-131, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a supplemental budget in the amount of approximately $100,000.00 for Capital Improvement Project No. 1610: Foisia Park Improvements, to cover the cost of replacing hydro-seed with sod.

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-131, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to transfer funds between 101-99-999-904-8009 and 101-99-999-904-8008 to fully fund this supplemental budget.

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 30-32)

30.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (C-08-001) TO EXECUTE THE FIRST ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION AND APPROVE A DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE AND 3.42% ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX COST OF LIVING RATE ADJUSTMENT AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-126, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND" (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 8 to the Contract Services Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services, Inc., a division of Joe’s Sweeping, Inc., to provide street sweeping services with a disposal rate adjustment of $55,845 and annual Consumer Price Index rate adjustment of $40,273.21 for FY 2025-26, for a total amount of $96,118.21, thereby increasing the total annual contract sum under the Agreement to $1,273,697.53; and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,

— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-126, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND” (Exhibit 3).

31.

CONSIDER TAKING AN ACTION PURSUANT TO ELECTION CODE SECTION 9215 FOR FIREWORKS INITIATIVE ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ADOPT without alteration and pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215(a), Ordinance No. 25-2519, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE ENTITLED “A PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE SALE AND USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON” (Exhibit No. 1); OR

— 2. ORDER a Report on the effects of the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, pursuant to Election Code sections 9215(c) and 9212; and SUBMIT the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, without alteration, to the voters at a General Municipal Election occurring on June 2, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9215(b) and 1405, by taking the following actions: a. ADOPT Resolution 25-133, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AN INITIATIVE MEASURE, WHICH WILL AMEND ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1 “FIRE PREVENTION” OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON” (Exhibit No. 2); and b. ADOPT Resolution 25-134, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON” (Exhibit No. 3); and c. ADOPT Resolution 25-135, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE, WHICH WILL AMEND ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1 “FIRE PREVENTION” OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON JUNE 2, 2026” (Exhibit No. 4); OR

— 3. ORDER a Report on the effects of the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, pursuant to Election Code sections 9215(c) and 9212; and SUBMIT the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, without alteration, to the voters at a General Municipal Election occurring on June 2, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9215(b) and 1405.

32.

CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

— 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions;

— 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations;

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

— 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

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

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

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Date Posted: October 29, 2025