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Carson City Council Honors Several Departed Residents and Victims of July 4th Violence
During the memorial adjournments, several individuals were remembered: Ijeoma Rita Udabugnam, Booker T. Amos Jr., Samson C. Labasan, Eugene H. Logan, Annie Mavis Clayton, Eddie Moton, Raymond Clifford Jones, Jeffrey Stevens, and Leonard Kyles. Additionally, Councilman Deere added Eric Washington, a community leader and former Assemblymember Mike Gibson staffer, and Mia Jenkins, a student from the University of Las Vegas, both of whom lost their lives on July 4th in Compton. Councilwoman Rojas added Gladys Bynum. A prayer was offered for the grieving families and specifically for the two young people murdered on July 4th, asking for justice.
Council Members Report on Diverse Community Engagements and City Initiatives
Council members provided updates on their activities and engagements. Councilman Deere reported on attending a Los Angeles Amateur Radio Club event, reminding residents about Juneteenth and its significance, acknowledging the birthday of Filipino national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, attending a Philippine Independence Day Foundation celebration, being interviewed by the Carson Compass newspaper, attending a recognition for his church pastor, representing Carson at a Father's Day service, attending the LA 28 Day of Sport, a Carson City Association meeting, a celebration for local icon Rory Love, a Carson Senior Citizens Spring Mixer, an outstanding labor leader award ceremony, the Carson Women's Club meeting, a Samoan Heritage Festival, and the Carson Job Fair. He also attended July 4th neighborhood celebrations and the LA World Cup 26 fan zone. Mayor Pro Tem Hilton provided updates on the Hire 360 job fair, noting its success with over 4,000 potential employees and 130 vendors, resulting in 500 hires. He also mentioned an upcoming Property Tax 101 workshop, a Family Community Barbecue, the Simone Heritage Celebration, and the Dignity Health Sports Park 4th of July celebration. Councilwoman Rojas thanked the Parks and Recreation and Public Works teams, mentioned the success of the July 4th event, and suggested exploring options for a city-hosted fireworks show. She also attended Hire 360 and the Simone Heritage Celebration.
June Election Results Certification to be Presented in July; Mayor Affirms Resident Decision-Making
A question was raised about the election results, specifically the certification of results from the June election. The City Clerk confirmed that the certification of results will be presented at the next July Council meeting. Mayor Lula Davis Holmes addressed Carson residents, stating that the residents' decision regarding a specific issue (likely related to the earlier discussion on the Weingart project) was respected, as the council allowed the people to decide.
City Council Ratifies $3.6 Million Development Impact Fee Credit for Envision Carson Project
The City Council considered adopting Resolution 26-073 to ratify a development impact fee (DIF) credit for the Envision Carson Mixed Use Project. While the demolition-related credit is authorized under the city's DIF ordinance, a formal request was not processed at the time of demolition. Staff verified the demolished improvements and is seeking formal authorization for the credit. The verified credit amount is approximately $3.6 million and will be applied to the current DIF invoice for lots one and three of the project. This action does not create a new financial obligation for the city and represents the full and final demolition-related DIF credit associated with the former Imperial Avalon mobile estates.
Concerns Raised Over Weingart Housing Project; City Council Denies Direct Approval
Robert Leslie raised concerns about the Weingart project on Abatone, citing safety and health impacts. He stated that Supervisor Holly Mitchell mentioned the city unanimously approved the project in 2022 to meet low-income status requirements from the state. Mr. Leslie questioned the conflict in this statement, as residents were not fully notified. He contrasted this with Torrance, where Supervisor Hahn maintained contact with the city council during a similar process. Mr. Leslie sought clarification on the city's actions and potential mitigation for the project's adverse impacts. The City Manager, Mr. Nathan Freeman, clarified that in 2022, the council met with Cal State Dominguez Hills, Weingart, and LA County representatives at the project site. The council's interest was conditional on serving single mothers and children, unhoused university students, or unhoused veterans. Weingart stated they do not provide projects for children, and the primary goal shifted to unhoused students. A verbal agreement was made to ensure 100% housing for unhoused students. However, communication ceased in 2022 due to an investigation into Weingart. In 2024, the city learned the county could only provide 75% for unhoused students, and later, only two students would qualify. The City Manager emphasized that the city council never voted on this specific project, only the housing element, and was told local control was superseded. Mayor Lula Davis Holmes and Councilwoman Hilton corroborated that the council never voted on the project and only heard about it secondhand or through newspaper announcements, suggesting the project might be in an unincorporated area rather than the city of Carson itself, although later clarification indicated the Hampton Inn project was in Carson, but the city council was not directly involved in approving the Weingart development.
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