City Council
Regular MeetingCarson, CA · October 3, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ City Hall
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember
Councilmember
Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember
Monica Cooper, City Treasurer
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
(5:00 pm)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK):
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2023-0720 BISHOP BROWN FROM JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION: (Items 2 to 3)
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
Item No. 2. 2023-0749 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 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: 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.
Item No. 3. 2023-0750 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager, with whom the City is
negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David C.
Roberts, Jr., City Manager, regarding that certain real property
known as Main Street generally located between Del Amo
Boulevard and Francisco Street. The City's real property
negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price
and terms of payment for the property.
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)
Item No. 4. 2023-0721 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
SHERIFF'S STATION
Item No. 5. 2023-0724 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 6. 2023-0745 PRESENTATION FROM THE OFFICE OF STATE OF
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSH
LOWENTHAL OF A $2 MILLION CHECK TO THE CITY
OF CARSON TO SUPPORT THE RECONSTRUCTION
OF LOMITA BOULEVARD THROUGH ASSEMBLY
BILL 102, THE BUDGET ACT OF 2023
Item No. 7. 2023-0587 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO SOUTH BAY
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD HONORING
THEIR DESIGNATION AS A HIGH PERFORMING
BOARD
Item No. 8. 2023-0733 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 9. 2023-0734 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS
FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Item No. 10. 2023-0735 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS
BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
Item No. 11. 2023-0737 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 12. 2023-0739 PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF LIGHTS ON
AFTERSCHOOL
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 more
than 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:
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Item No. 13. 2023-0723 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 19,
2023 (REGULAR)
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
Attachments: 2023 SEPT 19 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL)
CONSENT: (Items 14 to 36)
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.
Item No. 14. 2023-0736 Resolution No. 23-161, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS:
TOTAL OF $4,003,250.09 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS,
CHECK NUMBERS 169528 THROUGH 169708.
TOTAL OF $1237.50 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT
DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1275 THROUGH 1275,
WHICH ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA,
USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM
THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # 2023-0736 Reso# 23-161.pdf
Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # 2023-0736 Reso# 23-161 CA Coop.pdf
Item No. 15. 2023-0725 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Attachments: Community Development Projects
Public Works Projects
Information Technology Projects
Emergency Management and Public Safety Projects
Item No. 16. 2023-0726 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Planning Commission Summary
Item No. 17. 2023-0583 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with Kiley & Associates, LLC to
exercise a one-year term extension and increase the contract
consideration by $60,000 (Exhibit 1; the "Amendment"); and
AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Proposed Contract Amendment No. 1
Item No. 18. 2023-0713 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
(SBWIB) SEATS REPRESENTED BY CITY OF
CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBERS.
Item No. 19. 2023-0747 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF CITY
CLERK RECORDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO.
20-144 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
SPECIFIED RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE
Recommendation: Approve the destruction of the recommended 69 boxes.
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - 20-144 - Authorizing the Destruction of Specified City Records within t
Exhibit 2- Agendas (10-3 CC Mtg)
Exhibit 3 - Bids (10-3 CC Mtg)
Item No. 20. 2023-0683 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
CONTRACT SERVIC E S AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANTAGE MAILING, INC. FOR PRINTING AND
MAILING SERVICES OF CARSON REPORT AND
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
COMMUNITY SERVICES GUIDE FLIP BOOK
Recommendation: 1. CONSIDER and APPROVE for the second- and third-year
Contract Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing, Inc. for the
printing and mailing of the Carson Report and Community
Services Guide in an amount not to exceed $193,649 AND
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment No. 2 after
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: EXHIBIT NO.1: CC-19-065 ADVANTAGE MAILING AMENDMENT NO. 1 2022 AUG
EXHIBIT NO. 2 (Advantage Mailing Contract) Amendment No. 2 to Contract pdf
EXHIBIT NO. 3-City of Carson Guide Mailing Contract Pricing
Item No. 21. 2023-0729 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO
BAKER TILLY US, LLP, TO EXTEND INTERNAL
CONTROL AUDIT SERVICES.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Contract Amendment No. 1 with Baker Tilly US,
LLP, to increase the contract sum by $59,600 and extend the term
of the agreement by three months to May 14, 2024, to perform an
assessment of the City's current 1095 form preparation process
(New Scope of Services). The total contract sum will increase from
$209,138 to $271,138.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney
Attachments: EXHIBIT NO. 1 Amendment No. 1 Baker Tilly _ Final PDF
Item No. 22. 2023-0732 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 23-157 REALLOCATION OF
ARPA FUNDS TO SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
PROGRAM
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 23-157 to transfer ARPA funds from various
ARPA projects to ARPA Small Business Grant Program in the
amount of $900,000 and replace transferred funds from projects
with General Fund Reserve in the amount $900,000.
Attachments: EXHIBIT NO.1: Res 23-157
Item No. 23. 2023-0753 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON
WIRELESS TO LEASE A PORTION OF ANDERSON
PARK (19101 S. WILMINGTON AVENUE) FOR THE
CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF AN ANTENNA
FACILITY/CELL TOWER AND ESTABLISHING THE
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
LEASE TERMS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the License Agreement with
Verizon Wireless to lease a portion of Anderson Park for the
continued operations an Antenna Facility/Cell Tower and
establishing the lease terms.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment No. 1 to
License Agreement.
Attachments: Original License Agreement
Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement
Item No. 24. 2023-0675 CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-158
AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 BUDGET, AND (2)
AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO LONG
BEACH FORD LLC, TO BUY ONE NEW 2023 FORD
F-350 TRUCK AND ONE NEW 2023 FORD F-550
TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23-158, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS";
2. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Purchase Agreement
with Long Beach Ford, LLC for the purchase of one new 2023
F-350 truck and one new 2023 Ford F-550 truck at a
not-to-exceed contract sum of $155,221.93 (Exhibit No. 4;
"Agreement"); and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Services
Attachments: Budget Reso 23-158
IFB 23-13_PACKET.pdf
LB Ford Submission.pdf
Purchase Agreement (CS trucks) (Long Beach Ford) (9.18.23).pdf
Item No. 25. 2023-0730 CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.
23-163 TO ALL O C A T E FUNDING REVENUE
RECEIVED FROM THE PERMANENT LOCAL
ALLOCATION GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 TO
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
FUND SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION DEFERRED
LOAN PROGRAM.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT and "AMEND
RESOLUTION NO. 23-163 TO ALLOCATION FUNDING
REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE PERMENANT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/23
TO FUND SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN
PROGRAM"
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or it's designee to approve
deferred loan up to $50,000.00.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: RESOLUTION NO. 23-163 - PLHA Funds
Item No. 26. 2023-0642 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO T&G
GLOBAL LLC, DBA ST. NICK'S CHRISTMAS
LIGHTING AND DÉCOR TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY
DECORATING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CARSON
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services
Agreement with T&G Global LLC dba St. Nick's Christmas
Lighting and D�cor for a not-to-exceed contract sum of
$473,682.00 over the initial three (3) year term (Exhibit No. 5;
"Agreement"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Services
Attachments: RFP No. 23-022 Packet
RFP No. 23-022 Bid Register
RFP No. 23-022 Proposal Rankings Summary
St. Nick's Proposal for RFP No. 23-022
Proposed Agreement
Item No. 27. 2023-0744 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH MCWIL SPORTS
SURFACES, INC. TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL WORK
TO BUILD PICKLEBALL COURTS AT HEMINGWAY
PARK (CITY COUNCIL).
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to Public Works
Agreement with McWil Sports Surfaces, Inc., to add to the scope
of work and increase the Contract Sum by $14,600 for a total
Contract Sum of $52,000 (Exhibit No. 1; "Amendment No. 1").
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency in the
amount of $5,200 (10% of amended Contract Sum), in lieu of the
previously authorized amount of $3,740, representing an increase
of $1,460, for any unforeseen construction work such as
substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal,
material testing, and other work that may be necessary to
complete the project.
3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Services
Attachments: McWil Contract Amendment (draft 9.28.23)
2022-869 PW Contract to McWil Sports Surfaces, Inc. to convert Tennis Ball Courts t
Additional Work Quote
Item No. 28. 2023-0715 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RETROACTIVE
PAYMENTS TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR
CORRECTIVE SALARY WAGES (JUNE 25, 2021 -
JUNE 22, 2023) AND WAIVER OF REPAYMENT FOR
OVERPAYMENTS TO CITY EMPLOYEES DURING
THE SAME PERIOD.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE retroactive corrective salary wages of $189,984.30
and waive repayment of overpayments of $2,397.80 for city
employees from June 25, 2021 through June 22, 2023.
2. APPROVE Budget Resolution No. 23-156, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.
Attachments: EXHIBIT NO.1:Res# 23-156 Retro Pay
Item No. 29. 2023-0637 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION, INC
SERVICES AGREEMENT (C22-116) FOR ADDITIONAL
SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE FIRE ALARM AND
INTRUSION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE/MONITORING
AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-153,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
THE GENERAL FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Public Safety Agreement
with West Coast Fire & Integration, Inc., to increase the contract
sum from $328,820.56 to $361,045.56 for additional scope of
work. (Exhibit No. 2)
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-153, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Carson amending the fiscal year 2023-24
budget and appropriating $110,000 from the General Funds
Reserves to the Public Safety GL account to cover West Coast &
Fire Integration, Inc. contract (C22-116)".
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Exhibit 1. WCF Service Proposal
Exhibt 2. WCF_Amendment No 1
Exhibit 3. Resolution 23-153
Item No. 30. 2023-0598 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD OF A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BEDROCK GROUP,
INC. FOR PROJECT NO.1718: JAMES ANDERSON
PARK, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Plans, Specifications and Estimate for Project
No.1718: James Anderson Park, Accessibility Upgrades.
2. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Bedrock Group, Inc. for Project No. 1718:
James Anderson Park Accessibility Upgrades, in an amount not to
exceed $1,688,094.25.
3. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in
the amount of $168,809.43 (10%) for any unforeseen construction
work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and
disposal, material testing, and other additional work the City may
request as appropriate that may be necessary to complete this
project.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with
Bedrock Group Inc. following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Attachments: CIVIL PLANS Anderson park upgrades
Public Works Contract Bedrock Group
BEDROCK Line Items
Bedrock Group Inc.
Specifications (including contract form)
Item No. 31. 2023-0670 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO RON'S MAINTENANCE, INC. TO
PROVIDE CATCH BASIN CLEANING SERVICES
CITYWIDE
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Contract Services Agreement to Ron's Maintenance,
Inc. for the cleaning of catch basins citywide, in the amount of
$203,385 per year for the next three years, plus as-needed catch
basin stenciling of $19,370 per year, for a total not-to-exceed
contract sum of $668,265, with City options to extend the contract
for an additional three years at the City's sole discretion.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services
Agreement with Ron's Maintenance Inc. following approval as to
form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Ron's Maintenance Inc. Proposal
Contract Services Agreement for Catch Basin Cleaning
Catch Basin Map
BID REGISTER - RFP 23-029
Item No. 32. 2023-0673 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO RJ NOBLE COMPANY FOR PROJECT
NO. 1642: DEL AMO BOULEVARD PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT
FROM CENTRAL AVE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE;
AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-162" A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS."
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a construction contract for Project No. 1642: Del Amo
Boulevard from Central Ave to Wilmington Avenue, not to exceed
the amount of $2,924,641.10, to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, RJ Noble Company.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in
the amount of $292,464.11 (10%) for any unforeseen construction
work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and
disposal, material testing, and other additional work the city may
request as appropriate that may be necessary to complete this
project.
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23-162: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS,"
appropriating $808,560.00 from the unassigned SB-1 fund
balance and $728,546 from CIP/General Fund to augment the
current amount budgeted for Project No. 1642: Del Amo Boulevard
Street Improvement from Central Avenue to Wilmington Avenue
(Exhibit No. 3).
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Construction Contract
with RJ Noble Company following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Attachments: Location Map - 1642 Del Amo Blvd Street Rehab
Public Works Contract RJ Noble
Resolution 23-162 - 2023-0673
BID REGISTER
Item No. 33. 2023-0716 CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
23-155, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR
2023/24 AND 2024/25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) LIST BUDGET
Recommendation: APPROVE and ADOPT Resolution No. 23-155, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE ADOPTED
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP) BUDGET" by decreasing the General Fund Balance by
$5,540,491.00 and the Special Revenue Funds by $2,182,655.00,
totaling $7,723,146.00 to increase the FY2023/24 5-Year CIP
Budget and decrease the anticipated funding for FY2024/25 CIP
Budget.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Attachments: Resolution 23-155 CIP Amendment
Exhibit 2 - Amended CIP List Exhibit 2023-0716
Exhibit 3 - 5-Projects List CIP 2023-0716
Item No. 34. 2023-0717 CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO
DAKTRONICS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
NEW GALAXY GT6X 8MM HIGH RESOLUTION LED
DISPLAY (MARQUEE) TO BE INSTALLED AT
VETERANS PARK FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND CONSIDER APPROVING A
PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH CUSTOM
SIGNS, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF THE NEW
GALAXY GT6X 8MM HIGH RESOLUTION LED
DISPLAY AT VETERANS PARK
Recommendation: 1. AUTHORIZE and APRPOVE a purchase order in the amount of
$34,765.85 to Daktronics Inc., for the purchase of one Galaxy
GT6x 8MM high resolution display consistent with Omnia Partners
Contract #R220601 (Exhibit No. 1).
2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Custom
Signs, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $24,510.54,
plus contingency for a grand total of $26,961.59 (Exhibit No. 4).
3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement with Custom
Signs Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Omnia Cooperative Contract Daktronics
Quote and Specs.pdf
PURCHASING WAIVER.pdf
Public Works Contract Custom Signs.pdf
Item No. 35. 2023-0718 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT TO LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION
CORPS, FOR WEED ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF
MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, AND COVER OF
GRAFFITI WITHIN THE CITY’S PUBLIC RIGHT OF
WAY
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Maintenance Contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Los Angeles Conservation Corp, for weed
abatement, removal of miscellaneous debris, and cover of graffiti,
in the amount of $433,379.89.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Maintenance Contract
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Attachments: Exhibit 1. Contract with LA Conservation Corp
Exhibit 2. IFB 23-17
Item No. 36. 2023-0740 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEED
GRANTED TO B8 ALONDRA INDUSTRIAL OWNER,
LLC TO RELEASE ANY AND ALL SEWER EASEMENT
INTERESTS
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Quitclaim Deed from City of Carson to B8
Alondra Industrial Owner, LLC; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Easement Recorded June 9, 1960 Instrument 5473 - County of LA
Easement Recorded Oct. 31, 1960_Instrument 3698 - County of LA
2023-0740 Quitclaim Deed Sewer Easement - Approved by Title (updated attachmen
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 37 to 38)
Item No. 37. 2023-0700 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
23-2308, AMENDING SECTION 2707 (STIPEND AND
EXPENSES) OF CHAPTER 7 (DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE TO INCREASE PLANNING COMMISSION
STIPENDS FROM $50 PER MEETING TO $100 PER
MEETING AND TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY
STIPEND LIMIT FROM $200 TO $400 PER MONTH
PER COMMISSIONER (CITY COUNCIL)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only with full reading waived,
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2308, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2707 (STIPEND AND EXPENSES) OF CHAPTER 7
(DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCREASE PLANNING COMMISSIONER STIPENDS FROM $50
TO $100 PER MEETING, AND TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY
STIPEND LIMIT FROM $200 TO $400 PER MONTH PER
COMMISSIONER"
Attachments: Ordinance No. 23-2308 Planning Commission Stipend Increase(draft 9.8.23)
Item No. 38. 2023-0722 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 EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
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,
Economic Development Commission and Environmental
Commission;
3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated
Organizations;
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this
action in writing;
4. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in
accordance
with the Maddy Act.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - October 3, 2023, Agenda Report
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
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
ADJOURNMENT
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