Gary Carter

The meeting commenced with the reading of the rules of decorum, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation. Discussions included no oral communications from the public. The board approved previous minutes via roll call vote, though one member abstained as they were not present at the prior meeting. Several consent calendar items were pulled for individual discussion, primarily receiving and filing reports. Key financial discussions addressed available cash balances, reserve funds as of January 31, 2026, and concerns regarding cash flow related to invoices and developer reimbursements. The status of the Edison utility connection for the Lonardo project was reviewed, detailing the ongoing utility design, environmental review processes by Edison, and the requirement for the Authority to establish its own utility backbone infrastructure.

The meeting commenced with procedural announcements regarding ADA accommodations and public comment guidelines. Discussions included a closed session to address significant exposure to litigation in two cases. Following the closed session, reports were provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department covering public safety incidents in February 2026, such as outside fires, structure fires, and vehicle fires, alongside EMS response statistics. The Captain also reported on a street racing operation that resulted in arrests and vehicle impounds, noting a 70% decrease in service calls compared to the previous year due to these operations. Further discussion involved traffic enforcement, including the deployment of motorcycle officers, and a report from the Building and Safety Division via Trans Tech Engineers, which provided an overview and statistics for 2025 achievements.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, followed by the approval of the agenda. The primary focus of the meeting was the recognition ceremony for the 2025 youth soccer and flag football championship teams. Program statistics for the season were presented, noting 23 football teams and 102 soccer teams participated, totaling 1,366 participants across 660 games. Remarks were also provided by an elected official, Jim Deer, regarding the importance of the youth involved. Updates were given on park improvements, including the reopening of Foy Seal Park and the forthcoming completion of Carriage Crest Park, which is projected to become the city's largest park. The commission then proceeded to recognize numerous championship teams across flag football (1A and 2A divisions) and soccer (1A, 2A, and 3A boys' divisions, and 2A girls' division).

The meeting commenced with announcements regarding ADA compliance and public comment procedures, including provisions for submitting comments via email or in writing before the 3 p.m. cutoff time. The council took an item out of order to recognize the achievements of Carson High School athletes. Specifically, congratulations were extended to the football team for their 2025 CIF LA Section Championship and the flag football team for winning the LA City Section Division One Championship. Council members offered commendations and support, including a commitment to raise funds for championship rings. The process involved recognizing the teams, coaches, parents, and school leadership, with multiple photo opportunities scheduled for the various championship teams (varsity football and flag football). Procedural discussions also occurred regarding how to manage the large number of student athletes present for the recognition ceremony.

The meeting began with announcements regarding disability accommodations and public comment procedures, including separate sessions for agendaized and non-agendaized items. Following the flag salute and invocation, the City Attorney reported on going into closed session regarding significant exposure to litigation in five cases. Reports were provided by Captain Norman from Carson Sheriff's, detailing FEMA training for upcoming FIFA World Cup events, de-escalation training (ROAR response), community engagement at a town hall, the grand reopening of FIA Park, and statistics showing decreases in vehicle burglaries, grand theft autos, and street racing/takeovers. The Assistant Chief from the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported on 986 total responses in January 2026, including 22 rubbish fires (12 involving homelessness), a structure fire on South Welley Avenue, and numerous non-fire emergencies, noting no reported injuries. The council then moved to proclamations, officially recognizing February as Black History Month, honoring Mr. Roy Love (a 90-year-old resident, US Army veteran, and 66-year resident of Carson) for his lifetime of service and community leadership, and recognizing American Heart Month and Women's Heart Week.