Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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ANNUAL REPORT - REGISTERED LOBBYISTS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (Lobbyist Registration) § 2357 (Duties of the City Clerk) of the Carson Municipal Code. In May of each year, City Clerk shall file an annual report with the City Council, compiling information filed by lobbyists who registered or reregistered with the City by April 2023.
Below is the list of lobbyists who are currently registered with the City:
1. Matt Knabe, Englander Knabe & Allen
Client(s):
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. - Billboards
Crown Castle Fiber, LLC - Communications infrastructure
2. Alex Cherin, Englander Knabe & Allen
Client(s):
Not listed
3. Kellie Hawkins, Englander Knabe & Allen
Client(s):
Not listed
4. Maria P. Hoye, Latham & Watkins LLP
Client(s):
CAM-Carson LLC c/o Simon Property Group - Representation in real estate transaction
5. George J. Mihlsten, Latham & Watkins LLP
Client(s):
Simon Property Group - Representation in real estate transaction
6. Todd Nelson, Rand Paster & Nelson, LLP
Client(s):
Carson Gateway, LLC - Entitlements for new mixed-use project at Avalon Blvd. and East 213th Street
7. Alan K. Caldwell
Client(s):
Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Carson Benefits Agreement and Carson Beautification Agreement, Carson Oil Tax, Right of Way Agreements, Street Improvements, LAR Air Monitoring System, Carson Emergency Notification System, Daily maintenance issues
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Receive and File.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
None
IV. BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Carson Municipal Code (CMC) § 2357, “Duties of the City Clerk”, states in part, “In May of each year, the City Clerk shall file an annual report with the City Council, compiling the information filed by lobbyists who reregister before April 1st of each year.”
All reports and statements filed with the City Clerk under this chapter shall be preserved by the City Clerk for a period of five years from the date of filing. Such reports and statements shall constitute part of the public records of the clerk’s office and shall be open to public inspection.”
The City Council of the City of Carson is authorized to regulate activities of persons and groups of persons who are hired or contracted for the purpose of lobbying or otherwise influencing municipal legislation.
The Lobbyist Registration Statements are available on the City Clerk’s web page and in the Office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Impact $360.00 revenue received from lobbyist registration.
VI. EXHIBITS
None
Prepared by: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk, and Joy Simarago, Deputy City Clerk