City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF CARSON MINUTES CARSON CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. introduced Michele Wilson as Mayor for the Day. The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor for the Day Michele Wilson in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK) Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago noted the roll: Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas Also Present: Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; Ben Jones, Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Executive Director; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management; Joshua Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; Michael George, Government Affairs Officer; Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer; and Shevae Palmer, Senior Clerk FLAG SALUTE Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION (Item 1) 1. PASTOR WILLIE YOUNG JR. FROM SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Willie Young, Jr. gave the invocation. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5) 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with Los Angeles County, 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 340 E. 192nd Street, Carson, CA 90746, APN# 7339-017-917; and 419 E. 192nd Street, Carson, CA 90746; APN #’s 7338-022-900, and 7339-017- 902. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property. ACTION: The Council authorized negotiations. 3. 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: Yaneta Lacey v. City of Carson, et al., County of Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV01469. ACTION: A settlement was authorized and a copy of the Settlement Agreement will be finalized and available at the City Clerk's Office once the case is finalized. 4. 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: Virginia Garcia, et al. v. City of Carson, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.24CMCV00552. ACTION: A settlement was authorized and a copy of the Settlement Agreement will be finalized and available at the City Clerk's Office once the case is finalized. 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases. ACTION: No reportable action was taken. 5A. ADDED SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM: 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 one case. ACTION: The Council authorized a settlement and a copy of the settlement agreement will be available in the City Clerk's Office once it is finalized. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) This item was heard after Item No. 10. None. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY) City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items. She and the City Manager requested to add a subsequent need Closed Session Item No. 5A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation which has come to her attention and after the posting of the agenda and cannot wait until the next City Council meeting. Motion to add subsequent need Closed Session Item No. 5A to the agenda submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Council Member, Dr. Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0 RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST The meeting was recessed at 5:18 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (CITY COUNCIL) 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) 5A. ADDED SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) RULES OF DECORUM: A recording of the Rules of Decorum was presented at the beginning of the meeting. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST The meeting was reconvened at 6:53 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY) City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 6) 6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:55 PM Lieutenant Lumpkin stated he is the Special Assignment Lieutenant at the Carson Sheriff Station and was present on behalf of Captain Norman. He summarized the recent law enforcement activities and gave a crime report. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested a study on the EV bicycles, EV scooters and a report on citations issued within the last year. Lieutenant Lumpkin asked if her request also includes the pocket bikes (little motorcycles). Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas responded in the affirmative. PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-13) 7. REMINDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM JUNE 2 TO JUNE 3 DUE TO THE ELECTION Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reminded everyone of the City Council Meeting date change from June 2, 2026 to June 3, 2026 due to the election. 8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NURSES MONTH/ DAY Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 13. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:15 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:16 P.M.) Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Dr. Terri Ares and dedicated faculty at California State University Dominguez Hills School of Nursing. She read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Terri Aries who offered comments and words of gratitude. 9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ASIAN-AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Sheriff Deputy John L. Lauvai. She read and presented the proclamation to him and he offered comments and words of gratitude. 10. CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING MICHELE WILSON AS MAYOR FOR THE DAY Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 1. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented a Certificate of Recognition to Michele Wilson, Mayor for the Day. 11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 9. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes introduced Carolyn Foster, Chair of the Women's Issues Commission, who was accompanied by the Vice Chair. Chair Foster recognized and presented a certificate each to the volunteers who were present from the following elementary schools: Broadacres Avenue, Caroldale (not present), Leapwood Avenue (not present), Del Amo, and Ambler Avenue. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:40 P.M.) (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:40 P.M.) (Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. exited the meeting at 7:40 P.M.) (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear exited the meeting at 7:41 P.M.) (Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. reentered the meeting at 7:42 P.M.) (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered and exited the meeting at 7:42 P.M.) (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reentered the meeting at 7:42 P.M.) (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting at 7:42 P.M.) 12. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ON 2026 FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 7. Director Garcia introduced Kaitlin Sanchez, Public Safety Services Manager, who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Public Safety & Emergency Management 2026 Firework Enforcement. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked how many citations were issued last year and how many were paid. Public Safety Services Manager Sanchez responded for the enforcement period of 2025 calendar year, 35 citations were issued and a collection rate of 48.5%. He asked if the drone will be facial recognition. She responded that the drone is address recognition.  Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about the $500 fine for illegal fireworks. Public Safety Services Manager Sanchez responded to his question. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the free Drone Show on July 4, 2026 at the Dignity Health Sports Park. 13. UPDATE ON THE SOCCER GAME PUBLIC VIEWING AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER ON JUNE 12, 2026 Bobby Grove, Community Services Superintendent, gave an update on the Soccer Game Public Viewing on June 12, 2026 at the Carson Event Center. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 14) 14. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 5, 2026 (REGULAR)- 7:43 PM RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed. Item No. 14 was heard after Item No. 11. Motion to Approve submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. seconded by Council Member Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Council Member Rojas absent CONSENT (Items 15-35) Motion to Approve submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. seconded by Council Member Dear resulting in 4-0- 0-0-1 Council Member Rojas absent 15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent. 16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent. 17. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent. 18. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report. ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent. 19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-055, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,332,824.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184793 THROUGH 185035 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-055, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,332,824.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184793 THROUGH 185035 FOR GENERAL DEMAND." ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent. 20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,657.27, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002115 THROUGH HA-002119 (HOUSING AUTHORITY) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-06-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,657.27, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002115 THROUGH HA-002119". ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent. 21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,387.37, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS A-001991 THROUGH SA-001997 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-06-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,387.37, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001991 THROUGH SA-001997". ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent. 22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN VERONICA ALVAREZ AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff Veronica Alvarez and City of Carson; — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement. ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent. 23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A 5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FRESHWORKS INC., FOR AN IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT (ITSM) SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT IT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT, SERVICE REQUESTS, AND WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION  — 1. APPROVE a contract with FreshWorks Inc., for an IT Service Management software to support IT Incident Management, Service Requests, and Workflow Management, for a total contract amount not to exceed $133,652 for a term of 5 years; and — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent. 24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR RING CENTRAL UNIFIED COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINGCENTRAL, INC. RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. APPROVE a Change Order No. 1 with RingCentral, Inc. for Ring Central unified communication software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support in the amount of $74,933.60 and a total contract amount not to exceed $313,889.00, for a term ending upon expiration of the original contract's five (5) year term; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the change order after approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent. 25. CONSIDER APPROVING AN IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS SCHOOL OF NURSING TO ALLOW FACULTY-SUPERVISED NURSING STUDENTS TO PROVIDE FREE NURSING SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:43 PM RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. APPROVE the proposed Implementing Agreement with the California State University, Dominguez Hills School of Nursing to allow faculty-supervised nursing students to provide free nursing and wellness services to community members at the Carson Event Center (Exhibit No. 4, “Agreement”); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent. 26. CONSIDER AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO DALE COOPER LLC DBA SAFE SLIDE RESTORATION TO PROVIDE WATER SLIDE RESTORATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE DOMINGUEZ AND HEMINGWAY AQUATIC CENTERS (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. AWARD a Public Works Agreement to Dale Cooper LLC dba Safe Slide Restoration to perform comprehensive restoration and resurfacing services for the water slides located at the Dominguez and Hemingway Aquatic Centers in an amount not-to-exceed $145,589, and to provide annual maintenance and inspection services for those facilities over a five-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $139,475, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $285,064 (Exhibit No. 2, “Agreement”); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Dale Cooper LLC dba Safe Slide Restoration following approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent. 27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (SOCALGAS) FOR A NATURAL GAS SERVICE LINE EXTENSION AND GAS METER UPGRADES AT THE CITY’S CORPORATE YARD (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION  — 1. APPROVE a Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for installation of a natural gas service line extension and upgrade of the existing gas meter at the City’s Corporate Yard in an amount not-to-exceed $5,550.96; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent. 28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. REAFFIRM the waiver of the formal bidding process pursuant to the piggybacking provisions of the Carson Municipal Code, as authorized under Article 2, Chapter 6, Section 2611(f); and, — 2. APPROVE a Hazardous Waste Removal Services Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for the provision of on-call emergency hazardous waste response services and scheduled citywide hazardous waste collection services, for a five-year term and a total contract amount not-to- exceed $375,000 (Exhibit No. 1); and, — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent. 29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRAFFITI PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INC TO PROVIDE GRAFFITI ABATEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for continued citywide graffiti abatement services, increasing the contract amount by $129,600 for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $388,800 and extending the agreement term by one additional year; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent. 30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADL PLANNING, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1726: COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD AND EAST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ADL Planning, Inc. in the amount of $10,017.50 for additional design coordination and construction support services associated with Project No. 1726: Community Center Courtyard and East Parking Lot Improvements, and extend the agreement term by an additional 370 calendar days through November 1, 2026; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ADL Planning, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney. ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent. 31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-050, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1452: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION AND MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS ON FIGUEROA STREET, MAIN STREET, 223RD STREET, AND AVALON BOULEVARD, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.09, FTIP #LA9919326 AND LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.10, FTIP #LA9919335 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 26-050, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS NO.1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1452: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION AND MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS ON FIGUEROA STREET, MAIN STREET, 223RD STREET, AND AVALON BOULEVARD, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.09, FTIP #LA9919326 AND LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.10, FTIP #LA9919335”, increasing Measure M funds by a total of $6,813,862 (Exhibit No. 6); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendments No. 1 to Funding Agreements #MM4601.09 and #MM4601.10 following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the construction of bike lanes and median modifications as part of Project No. 1452. ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent. 32. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1784: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (CENTRAL AVENUE & UNIVERSITY DRIVE) (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. AWARD a Public Works Agreement for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification (Central Avenue & University Drive) in the amount of $667,241.00 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. (Exhibit No. 3); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Public Works Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, — 3. AUTHORIZE a 10% construction contingency of $66,724.10 to address any unforeseen construction conditions that may arise. ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent. 33. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-029, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1780: VICTORIA TRANSIT CENTER, LACMTA PROJECT # MR524.02, FTIP #LA9919119 (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 26-029, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEASURE R TRANSIT INVESTMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT”, increasing Measure R funds by $7,952,000 (Exhibit No. 5); and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the design and construction of the transit center as part of Project No. 1780. ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent. 34. CONSIDER A FINDING OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR PROJECT NO. 1534 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – SANTA FE BIKE LANE (CITYWIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 AND 15304 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT  GUIDELINES AND FILING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” WITH THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. MAKE a finding that Project No. 1534: Active Transportation Program - Santa Fe Bike Lane (Citywide Community Safety Improvements) is exempt from environmental review as a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) and Section 15304(h) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a “Notice of Exemption” with the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1534: Active Transportation Program - Santa Fe Bike Lane (Citywide Community Safety Improvements). ACTION: Item No. 34 was approved on Consent. 35. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-054, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND, TO CORRECT THE PROJECT ACCOUNT BUDGET FOR PW1667 - UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND", to correct the project account for PW1667 - Upgrade Existing Traffic Signal – Avalon Boulevard at Gardena Boulevard. ACTION: Item No. 35 was approved on Consent. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 36) 36. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER (1) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-056, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY SITE PLAN AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW (DOR) NO. 1935-23 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 1128-23, FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION, AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DOR NO. 1935-23 AND CUP NO. 1128-23, AND (2) INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2608, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 33-23 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND VESI 27, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 100-MEGAWATT BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) LOCATED AT 18800 BROADWAY (APN: 7339-014-009) (CITY COUNCIL). RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, RECEIVE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing; and, — 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-056, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING, PURSUANT TO CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9173.4(C)(2)(d), THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY SITE PLAN AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW NO. 1935-23 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1128-23, AND FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW NO. 1935-23 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1128-23 FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY LOCATED AT 18800 BROADWAY AVENUE (APN 7339-014-009);" and, — 3. INTRODUCE and CONDUCT a first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, of Ordinance No. 26-2608, "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 33-23; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 33-23 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND VESI 27, LLC  FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT LOCATED AT 18800 BROADWAY AVENUE, APN 7339-014-009; and — 4. DIRECT the City Manager or designee to prepare a summary of Ordinance No. 26-2608 for publication in accordance with Charter Section 314. Item No. 36 was heard after approval of the Consent items. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 7:44 P.M.) Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago gave the Public Hearing report. City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested the Mayor to move on to the next item to allow more time for staff to update their report. Item No. 36 was heard again after Item No. 38. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open. McKina Alexander, Planning Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 8:00 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:01 P.M.) Public Comments The following individuals offered comments regarding the proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) project: Joe Sullivan - support Rob Nothoff, representing The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor - support Loren Miles - oppose (submitted a written communication regarding Regulatory Actions and Legal Matters Involving Ormat Technologies and Related Entities for the Mayor, City Council, and staff) Debbie Everage - support Del Huff - oppose Darryn Everage - support Amirah Hendrickson - asked why Council Member Rojas, Council Member Hilton, and Council Member Dear voted Yes on this project at the last City Council meeting (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:18 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:19 P.M.) Chelsea Syks - support Tarltonette Binion - oppose Evelyn Alvarado - support Birdie Martin - oppose Stefan Merli - support Martin T. Laurent, Jr. - oppose (Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 8:31 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:32 P.M.) Joseph Goldblatt - support Leslie Boyce - oppose Perfecto Contreras - support Vivian Hatcher - oppose Salvador George - support Clarissa Tacto - oppose Robert Lesley - oppose Jorge Quintero - support Dianne Thomas - oppose Wesley Crunk - support Curtis Carraway - oppose Daisy Valdez - oppose Richard Cubias - support Xochitl Cobarruvias - support Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:02 P.M. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated she does not believe that the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) exemption is appropriate; if the applicant had applied for the project in the State process, the State would have required an EIR (Environmental Impact Report). Motion to require an EIR prepared and circulated to and have the matter remanded to the Planning Commission after the EIR has been prepared for this project to ensure that the residents are protected submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked if it was true City staff decided the environmental review for the project. Planning Manager Alexander stated the predecessor Director of Community Development did request for the Environmental Consultant to do the environmental review. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked if it was true that City staff reviewed and approved the environmental review for the project. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified that staff has never approved any environmental review processes or documents. The City Council as a body has the discretion to approve the documents or require something else when it comes to CEQA review. Staff through the consultants did recommend to the Planning Commission to issue the exemption but the City Council body can accept it, approve it or reject it. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked if it is true that City staff reviewed reports on traffic, noise, air quality, water quality, hazardous material, geotechnical soil samplings and others and found that this project had no impacts. Planning Manager Alexander responded the categorical exemption review was reviewed by staff. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. expressed concern for the safety of the residents and location of the project. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered comments in response to a previous speaker's question. She asked the fire biologist to address fire safety precautions. Christian Ing, Fire Protection Engineer, responded to her question. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas referred to the location of the project. She requested staff to obtain the answer from the State of California and if there was anyone who would like to put a BESS project any where in the State of California, is there a proximity limitation and the answer was no. The BESS project in the City is within 300 feet from a living breathing body. There are projects that are within 75 feet and 100 feet. She referred to her motion that she made on May 5, 2026 regarding community benefits and safety issues. She was perplexed about the report she received with her motion in which the community benefits were far beyond the amounts. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered a substitute motion seconded by Council Member, Dr. Hilton as follows: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-056 with modifications 2) Approve the CEQA exemption with respect to the resolution She asked the applicant if they will agree to a one time fee of $100,000 to give to the Carson Experience in preparation for the LA28 Olympics in addition to the items she recommended at the May 5, 2026 meeting which were approved and noted as follows: $40,000 for paid summer internship with companies in a renewable energy battery technology to high schools in the City of Carson $25,000 to Towne Avenue Elementary School $35,000 to Parks and Recreation Department for youth sports programs (soccer, baseball, softball, and boxing) 3) Add $100,000 one time fee to the Carson Experience in preparation for the LA28 Olympics (The applicant agreed.) 4) Delete the word conditionally from the first paragraph of the resolution 5) On the seventh Whereas paragraph on line ten, delete everything after the word conditions City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani requested clarity on Council Member Rojas' substitute motion. RECESS: The meeting was recessed at 9:27 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes for a break. RECONVENE: The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas referred to her motion from the May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting that was approved and added the following: $100,000 one-time fee to the Carson Experience in the City of Carson City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified the substitute motion as follows: Adopt Resolution No. 26-056 reversing the Planning Commission's decision to deny the plan and design overlay review Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2608, approving a Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Carson and VESI 27 She noted the Development Agreement to be approved is the version that the developer emailed to staff last week which included the motion Council Member Rojas made at the last City Council Meeting that included the community benefits. Council Member Rojas reviewed again and adding the $100,000 which completes her substitute motion. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she has a copy of the Development Agreement that is not part of the staff report. The law requires her to make it available for members of the public to review and have a copy of to ensure to have a proper meeting and the correct documents are shared with the public. She asked McKina Alexander, Planning Manager, to display the changes to the Development Agreement. Copies are also available for the public. She asked Council Member Rojas to clarify if that is the substitute motion. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas responded in the affirmative. McKina Alexander, Planning Manager, displayed the changes to the Development Agreement as follows: 3.4 Community Benefits. Developer agrees to provide the following community benefits prior to issuance of a building permit for the Project, and such payment is a condition precedent to such permit issuance: a. Internship Program. A one-time payment to the City in the amount of $40,000, to be used for a paid summer internship program at Carson High School for students interested in renewable energy technology. b. Towne Avenue Elementary School. A one-time payment directly to Towne Avenue Elementary School in the amount of $25,000, to be used for community gardens and/or environmental-related educational programs at Towne Avenue Elementary School. c. Youth Sports Program. A one-time payment to the City's Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $35,000, to be used for youth sports programs. 3.5 Point of Sale. Developer shall ensure that the point of sale for all Project battery purchases is the City of Carson for California sales and use tax purposes, and such point of sale shall also be reflected in Project battery purchase documents. The applicant confirmed that what is displayed is the document they sent to the City and will continue to support. Council Member Rojas noted that "d." will be added under Section 3.4 to reflect the Carson Experience, a one-time payment to the City in the amount of $100,000. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted Council Member Rojas also would like to ensure that the safety information was already added in the DA and asked if the information was part of the original DA. Planning Manager Alexander clarified that the items Council Member Rojas mentioned as safety measures were already added as Conditions of Approval in the DA. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about fire safety measures. (Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 9:50 P.M.) Christian Ing, Fire Protection Engineer, responded to his question. (Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting at 9:52 P.M.) Richard Cubias also responded to his question. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton wished his mother a Happy Birthday. He offered comments in response to a previous speaker's question. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered comments. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. offered comments.  City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified the following changes which was accepted by the maker and seconder of the substitute motion: b. Towne Avenue Elementary School. A one-time payment to the City in the amount of $25,000 to be shared, to be used for community gardens and/or environmental-related educational programs at Towne Avenue Elementary School. The parameter wall increased to 13 feet needs to be added directly in the DA. The developer agreed to represent and warrant that there will be 150 union construction jobs that needs to be added to the DA as well which he confirmed. The substitute motion resulting in 3-2-0-0-0 Mayor Davis-Holmes and Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. voting No DISCUSSION (Items 37-38) 37. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. CONDUCT a Budget Workshop to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan; and, — 2. PROVIDE direction to staff regarding the projects, funding priorities, and proposed improvements to be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget document. ACTION: Director, Dr. Rodgers gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 10:17 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 10:19 P.M.) Mayor and City Council requested and discussed the following: Mills Park community project be completed by end of 2026 Improvement needed on the medians Maintenance of medians Status of repaving main streets (thoroughfares) MLK Street project be completed by LA28 Olympics Start construction project on Wilmington Avenue going west Paving area boundaries in the Scottsdale area Copy of map with street paving schedule Stevenson Park and Hemingway Park areas Pavement area (bump) be fixed where 220th Street connects to Figueroa Street Questions were asked and answered. (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 10:32 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 10:35 P.M.) Motion to continue meeting passed 11:00 P.M. submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0 38. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:46 PM  RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards; — 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions; — 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations; — 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing; — 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act Item No. 38 was heard after Item No. 36 to allow more time for staff to update their report. ACTION: Council Member, Dr. Hilton removed his uncontested appointment of Alejandro Rojas from the Environmental Commission. ORDINANCE SECOND READING None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) This item was heard after Item No. 37. Stephanie Ortiz Offered comments regarding the Carson Civic Center Project and City development Dr. T.R. Thames Offered comments regarding Mental Health Awareness Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted Mental Health Awareness recognition was moved to the next City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced the Annual Mental Health Forum, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. He referred Dr. Thames to his Council Aide Cac Le for a a copy of the flyer. Dr. Thames asked how she can be informed of City events. Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. referred her to the City website. Mayor Davis-Holmes noted the Recreation Guide that is mailed to every Carson resident. Director Whittiker, Jr. referred Dr. Thames to the ActiveNet program. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the City Photographer contract be placed on the next meeting agenda. Eric Green Offered comments regarding issue involving misuse of city property by a city employee; submitted a written communication regarding the same for the Mayor, City Council, and staff Brandi Lewin Offered comments regarding the Weingart Development Project, BESS Project, and Carson High School COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested that the City Photographer contract be placed on the next meeting agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced/reported the following: Attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in Las Vegas; city had an impressive exhibit and complimented the City Manager and staff; all his colleagues attended as well Cinco de Mayo event held at Carson Park was very successful; complimented the City Manager and staff for taking care of the parks Participated in the 5K Fun Run/Walk before the Cinco de Mayo event Attended Earth Day/Kids Fest held at Del Amo Park Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following: Attended the Clean Power Alliance Conference held in Sacramento Attended the Contract Cities Conference held in Indian Wells and back on the Board of Directors for the Contract Cities Attended the ICSC Conference Inquired about the status of the traffic signal at University Drive and Central Avenue Traveling southbound on Central Avenue to the intersection at University Drive and Central Avenue between 11:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M. when stopped at the traffic light, it does not change for approximately 15 to 20 minutes; Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded he would check on the traffic light Wished everyone Happy Memorial Day holiday and thanked all the veterans for their service Mental Health Program, Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Carson Event Center Memorial Day Tribute, Friday, May 22, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., Carson Event Center Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following: Attended the ICSC Conference; staff did a phenomenal job; staff had an incredible booth Referred to the Carson Compass and congratulated Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer, for winning an award and the Public Information Office for receiving an award His mother's birthday is today and wished her a Happy Birthday (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 10:58 P.M.) Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following: Attended the ICSC Conference and congratulated the executive staff and the Economic Development team who attended the ICSC Conference for a great job Requested staff to review the surveillance cameras and license plate readers to make sure they are up to date (Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting at 10:59 P.M.) Requested a traffic study for roundabouts and driveways at the local schools; Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded he would work on the study Requested a study of red light cameras; Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded he would work on the study Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following: Attended the ICSC Conference; staff did a phenomenal job on their display Attended the Contract Cities Conference Requested status of the recreational vehicle (RV) parking on Vermont Avenue which there is an encampment that is not part of Carson and asked if staff reached out to the neighboring city who is responsible for the cleanup Wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., Foisia Park. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the Press Conference regarding the Weingart Project, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. on Albertoni Street. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) None. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION None. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION None. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests: Gail Beal Oletha Boyd Nate Williams Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Pastor Daryl Moore and B. Alexander McCargo to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes. __________________________________________________ Lula Davis-Holmes Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman ATTEST: __________________________________________________ Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary _________________________ Signature