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Public Works staff said the city and university have collaborated on a conceptual design and now seek to formalize responsibilities for design, construction and long‑term operations. The council authorized staff to execute the MOU to define roles and move the project to final design.

Staff estimated final design would take about 3–4 months; construction was estimated at 8–10 months under current assumptions. The project is funded by Metro, staff said, which shortens some external approvals compared with federally administered projects.

Councilmembers emphasized the transit center's relevance to regional mobility and the 2028 Olympics planning that will increase transit demand across the South Bay. The university and city will proceed with consultant design and return to the council with construction timing and operational agreements as design advances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carson CA. Council Meeting (Tuesday 9/2/2025 5PM)","oneSentenceSummary","Carson approved an MOU with California State University, Dominguez Hills to formalize roles on a new Victoria Transit Center adjacent to Victoria Street on campus; staff said design could take 3–4 months and construction about 8–10 months thereafter.","taxTitle","Carson City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4199,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477931,"Council authorizes purchase of two additional graffiti removal trucks to expand city fleet",37,13976000,14013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029&start=13976&end=14013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029/thumbnail_13976000.jpg","/articles/6477931/Carson-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-authorizes-purchase-of-two-additional-graffiti-removal-trucks-to-expand-city-fleet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477931-c3fa854f67efe0896c0d962839a250ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770858588&Signature=o4pxwn5akT1GZhhdVJJUCxEABD6wNrvbGLUgedv8FZ7Rozq2GUtw2USK7mosb5SWIcvB0p3nuHUoD~TPA9LlyuoXM2GZOMFW~kAjkD0KhHvXTaDMGehJTBcnrbkf-giyoIGW5Lvi5QADoQblc272LAe1SZs57ygWTKgcbnFhuJBEl6gTVz~XswLmbJE4fAVHH7xGyayQs-Bo4I4jbZzvN5-opMMU89mK5rtbKG5vBuvOzbvxtj41cJXezV9gLStFqvH2StLtmBxoIA0LG76GzMErreRlvPPzLHUV7kA0v-dymDj5XI2rEt9G-vQcCDQuYWWNcD6fiVddzPK-dTAmAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved a purchase order for two 2026 Ford Super Duty trucks for the Public Works Department to support the city's anti‑graffiti program.

City staff said the acquisition will increase the dedicated graffiti removal fleet to four vehicles. Public Works representatives told the council the trucks are intended to be crewed and deployed to address graffiti removal citywide; staff estimated approximately a six‑month lead time for vehicle build and delivery.

Councilmembers noted rising graffiti complaints and asked that Public Works maintain a deployment plan to ensure coverage across the city's four council districts. The city manager confirmed the vehicles will be integrated into the Public Works operations and that crews will continue to conduct abatement operations and respond to hot‑spot requests.

Council approved the purchase as part of the consent calendar; staff indicated funding is available in the fleet replacement or capital accounts supporting Public Works operations.","Council approved a purchase order for two 2026 Ford Super Duty trucks to add to the city's graffiti removal fleet, bringing the total number of graffiti vehicles to four; staff said the vehicles will be staffed and deployed across districts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477936,"Council approves design contract for University Drive improvements from Avalon to Wilmington",63,14109000,14172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029&start=14109&end=14172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029/thumbnail_14109000.jpg","/articles/6477936/Carson-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-design-contract-for-University-Drive-improvements-from-Avalon-to-Wilmington","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477936-3f4c9e752875a8c032ca8593f6dcb69f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770858588&Signature=eee2DeTp8HRVVeRvbL3w~ym~pPmBeXaIx1gMThpXIMqpxLdFX1ej~Yosj815xrMR3VGiiNylyDUseHwSyELqj6fcCZaOBQ7-7eTYk8mYQjaoOiQWYwWq4pEKnd~FcuwSPT4j-xGLQ8EW9ngMbV8-H-9KXIMiD7J0LSXXmPt2WucrqTtl7owgYttF1IkfYgoSdvuHlZTJP0jDIhj8qpEyAppUNjVggNEx~1fw9MCN8jHSxn8OM6IZzY6T45~GXUry~UdsgufW87fZ3tPgpTSmalLZwZQM9eWjFz5UQ9cIwg6G6m3lc-yl0hxZLgfo0mBBI3KZULGorTskUglFhgg8Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carson City Council on Sept. 2 approved a contract services agreement to design street rehabilitation for University Drive between Avalon Boulevard and Wilmington Avenue.

Council authorized a contract with ACE Consulting Engineers for up to $230,263 to complete plans, specifications and cost estimates for pavement rehabilitation and concrete repairs (curbs, gutters, driveways and ramps). The city said the project is primarily funded by a federal grant administered through Caltrans.

Engineering staff told the council ACE will have approximately four months from the notice to proceed to complete the design documents. Because the project uses Caltrans‑administered federal funds, the design must be submitted for Caltrans authorization before the city can advertise the construction contract. Staff estimated, assuming authorizations proceed on schedule, construction could begin in spring and be completed within the following construction season, but cautioned the timeline depends on the grant authorization and federal project delivery steps.

City staff also said they are pursuing limited, interim work where feasible to address immediate sidewalk and localized repairs while design and grant approvals are pending. Council members who represent the area urged staff to keep residents informed about the schedule and to coordinate outreach during construction.","Council awarded a contract not to exceed $230,263 to ACE Consulting Engineers to prepare plans, specifications and estimates for rehabilitation of University Drive between Avalon Boulevard and Wilmington Avenue; staff expects design in four months and construction timing depends on Caltrans grant authorization.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477942,"Carson honors volunteer groups and first responders at Carson Cares / Carson Heroes ceremony",453,2546000,2999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029&start=2546&end=2999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029/thumbnail_2546000.jpg","/articles/6477942/Carson-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Carson-honors-volunteer-groups-and-first-responders-at-Carson-Cares-Carson-Heroes-ceremony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477942-e762662923a9af41307d2608f8e136ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770858588&Signature=opJaG1FhSy4svIiCj~9A1OcQOoz8qAhlvC-K0re78rCD3q7erlaJ8yuNmnSauTOnikyUTTLfLmprIM-XGv5bTTO-K0XIQG1h-8gmlFlKwJJqIQpEhxHtSjMo8NG0Rdiz18jKzUdml6tkUyPKQxmNAG7QaUShC3I4P1DxHWksxYwqAlBfkY8Py9zVkOlPjMQYod7AJmkDa6UAC63dRJlMSl3Pj~wuzvWNMxLjG~nz4HF2lEjZ99zaaXZEy7YTQmgRrHTictw9q2cHNY8TGurCNUZ7fFgwQN9V3KVtWc3GrhZVa6ORCQ-3nkqMM4~OoJlOyg6R2Iucx8bdzJQZ6KrAUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Carson officials on Sept. 2 recognized faith groups, volunteers and public‑safety personnel for Hurricane/wildfire relief and community service during an extended Carson Cares and Carson Heroes segment of the council meeting.

Mayor Lula Davis Holmes, joined by council members, presented certificates of recognition to Pastor Michael Ealy, First Lady Andrea Ealy and Bishop William Todd Irvin for leading an Operation Carson Cares effort that raised funds and provided direct assistance to families affected by Los Angeles wildfires. The mayor said volunteers and local businesses, including Chick‑fil‑A and Raising Cane's, donated food and funds; staff accompanied faith leaders to deliver checks to seven families.

The council also used the program to present Carson Heroes awards to a roster of individuals — deputies, firefighters, senior‑service advocates and longtime volunteers — whose work the council described as examples of \"service and unity\" in Carson. Named recipients included Deputy Lasandra (Lasandra) Vega and Deputy Bridal Hernandez (presented for senior‑service work), community volunteers and longtime youth coaches. Several recipients spoke briefly about their service. The mayor invited recipients and their families for group photographs.

During the same ceremony, the council recognized local and regional health partners by proclaiming September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and presented proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and National Emergency Preparedness Month. Representatives from Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South Bay took part in the prostate‑awareness recognition and urged early screening.

Mayor Holmes and council members repeatedly framed the acknowledgments as an example of Carson's long record of community charity and public‑safety collaboration. The event included a short video about the Carson Heroes program and multiple certificates presented on stage; recipients included employees and volunteers from the Sheriff's Department and Los Angeles Fire Department, as well as community organizations such as Prevailing in Christ Ministries.","City leaders presented certificates and recognition to faith groups, volunteers, deputies, firefighters and community members for relief work, youth mentorship and community service during the Carson Cares and Carson Heroes presentations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477946,"Carson council updates travel policy to allow assigned seating and limited upgrades, sets per‑diem cap",3512,11488000,15000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029&start=11488&end=15000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711081-e4633652650c2f0a85b62b0bdc53c029/thumbnail_11488000.jpg","/articles/6477946/Carson-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Carson-council-updates-travel-policy-to-allow-assigned-seating-and-limited-upgrades-sets-perdiem-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477946-1b58bb220e63f343db63c1a6405e299d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770858588&Signature=JOdIN-AXIkiHiHfMoKpm4nc7q7LukMKSvnH1tbmYOpe9dLUL8GKBsnUM7jdGkup73YxVw3tm6kfk7-EQGaJ2YkXFbVQ8ahRT3Sh0X3Uu3FUVH6xDZNHSRyhpSu13yOMft8I2vrVZWvLcXaXT0gsaEctnz5zt90qGzvC2YOZoReFxDvyfGz7gHNo3ZubAV5UWCHFHfJH~mqYiej4a~wObSIyLD9RDUsLZt91Lar-NEzmhIdfWhGS7svPTjotCSxGRNGxHcJQTlkAIrQfC0j21pGW-5nwZTvjenVeYx6DaJz0Le5ydl0YlOmTlCwiW0T9Bq172Wpg1xGC~3pxtzIU8XA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carson City Council on Sept. 2 approved changes to the city's travel rules that let elected officials and staff request assigned seats on flights and permit business‑class travel in limited circumstances. The council also set a daily meal cap to simplify reimbursement.

The council adopted amendments to Standard Management Procedure 2.11 after a lengthy discussion about when upgrades are appropriate and how meal reimbursements should be handled. Mayor Lula Davis Holmes moved the amendment; the motion passed unanimously.

Under the adopted revisions, the city will: allow assigned seating for travelers so colleagues can sit together for business or to secure aisle/exit‑row seats; permit upgrades to business class for travel beyond the Midwestern United States or outside the continental U.S., or when additional space is necessary to reasonably accommodate a traveler's physical needs; and implement a $115 daily cap for meals (structured as $25 breakfast, $35 lunch, $55 dinner) as a clear maximum for reimbursement.

City Manager David Roberts told the council the changes were drafted to reflect existing practices and to reduce friction between council members and staff over travel logistics. The city attorney advised the council that the municipal code allows a local agency to set reasonable reimbursement rates and that the revisions should be defensible as \"reasonable and necessary.\" Mayor Pro Tem Cedric Hicks and other council members emphasized safety and practicality, saying assigned seats reduce the risk that a representative will be stranded in a remote zone without overhead bin space.

Council members also discussed operational details raised by members who serve on national boards: reserving rooms at a host hotel when conference registration opens, processing hotel reservations before agendas are finalized, and whether per diems should be issued before travel or reimbursed after receipts are returned. Staff said departments will continue to process travel requests and that the finance office will reconcile payments and reimbursements consistent with the revised SMP.

The council asked staff to finalize implementing language and to clarify administrative procedures (hotel‑block reservations, issuance timing for per diems) so the policy change does not create inconsistent practices across departments. The amended SMP was approved with a motion that included the physical‑accommodation language and the $115 daily cap; the vote was unanimous.

Council members asked staff to return if administrative changes reveal operational gaps or unanticipated fiscal exposure. City staff said any material fiscal impacts would be reflected in future budget requests and reported to the council.","The City Council approved revisions to Standard Management Procedure (SMP) 2.11 to permit assigned seating on flights and limited upgrades for long international or trans‑Midwest travel, and set a daily meal cap equivalent to $115 per day.","actionData","errors"]

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