CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
July 20, 2004
Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session
Agenda
AGENDA POSTED: JULY
16, 2004
“In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a
disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in
this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City
Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.”
(Government Code Section 54954.2)
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF CLOSED
SESSION AGENDA:
Closed Session - Ceremonial Presentation
CLOSED SESSION (Items) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.
Legal Counsel
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 04-111 (CITY ATTORNEY)
One
matter of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a), City of
Carson v. Padilla, Case No. BC-301626.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-111, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ONE MATTER OF EXISTING LITIGATION CITY OF CARSON
v. PADILLA."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (CITY MANAGER)
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City Negotiators: |
City Manager, Admin. Services General Manager and Asst. City Attorney |
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Employee Organizations: |
Unclassified, AME, Supervisors Association, Professional Association, AFSCME Local 809, and ACE |
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. INSTRUCT labor negotiators.
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
INSPIRATIONAL:
APPROVAL OF REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA:
Mayor/Chairman requests the audience to fill out
Speaker Forms to indicate those items on which they want to speak, and turn
them into the City Clerk/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting, in
order to be recognized by the Mayor/Chairman.
Agenda arranged so that speakers may be heard early. Council/Agency to indicate items to be
pulled.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Notice to the Public- - Oral Comm Public
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Public testimony may be given on any agenda item
as it is called and will be LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Please fill out a Speaker Form in order to be
identified correctly in the minutes. The
forms are provided on the podium in the Council Chambers. All Speaker Forms must be turned in to the
City Clerk/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS (Items)
ITEM NO. (3)
INTRODUCTION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
NEW BUSINESS CONSENT
NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items)
These items
are considered to be routine items of COUNCIL business and have, therefore,
been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. If
COUNCIL wishes to discuss any item or items, then such item or items should be
removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR. For
items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended
action is in order.
ITEM NO. (4)
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-106 IN SUPPORT OF THE IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY AND SECURITY ACT (SENATE
BILL 1160) (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE IMMIGRANT
RESPONSIBILITY AND SECURITY ACT (SB 1160)."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5)
APPROVAL
TO DOWNGRADE SEVEN VACANT FULL-TIME POSITIONS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the downgrade of seven vacant full-time positions as described in the
Background.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-102, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES
FOR FINANCE OFFICER, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
SUPERVISOR, SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST, DIVISION SECRETARY, AND EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES CLERK."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-096, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT (BY
MERGER) OF THE TOSCO CORPORATION NON-PUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO
CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY, AND DELINEATING CERTAIN LOCATION FOR THE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION OF ADDITIONAL PIPELINES OR OTHER FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE FRANCHISE."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specifications, cost estimate and location map.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to order the work and call for bids for Project No. 965: Annual
Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry Project.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a contract for the construction of Intersection of Main Street and 228th Street
Drainage Improvement; Project No. 1040, in the amount of $ (TBD), to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, (TBD).
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $(TBD) for change orders such as
the removal and remediation of contaminated soils, substructure conflicts and
other unforeseen construction work that may be needed.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute said construction contract agreement, and the City Clerk
to attest after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
1. WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-101, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
COMPTON FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT AT 1650 S. CENTRAL AVENUE, COMPTON,
CALIFORNIA."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
APPROVAL
OF CHANGE ORDER - PROJECT NO. 932: CITYWIDE REGULATORY AND ADVISORY STREET SIGN
UPGRADE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
a change order to Project No. 932 in the amount of $83,726.18 for the
replacement of existing regulatory and advisory street signs at various
locations throughout the city.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specifications and estimate and call for bids for Project No. 233,
Traffic Signal Installation at Wilmington Avenue and 233rd Street.
2.
RE-APPROPRIATE
$120,000 to Account No. 30-70-710-003-8008, Redevelopment Merged and Amended
Project Area. This project was
previously approved for FY 2003/04.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-110, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OVERALL ANNUAL DBE GOAL
AND METHODOLOGY REPORT FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2004/05."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13)
AUTHORIZATION
TO APPLY FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FUNDING (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to apply for this funding.
2.
APPROVE
a transfer of $5,000 from the City's contingency account to cover the costs of
the equipment.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-109, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING AN ELECTION TO RECEIVE
PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 33607.5(b) FOR ITS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 4."
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (15)
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-108, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,572,188.41, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 050923 THROUGH 051382.
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items)
Any person
wishing to testify is requested to complete a speaker card, available on the
podium in the Council Chambers.
TESTIMONY WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON. Any subject of controversy will be limited to
a total of fifteen minutes of testimony per side; those wishing to address the
Council are requested to select three speakers to represent your opinion.
ITEM NO. (16)
PUBLIC
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FY 2004/05 GENERAL FUND BUDGET (ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
HOLD
the public hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-107, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FY 2004/05 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2004/05 FISCAL YEAR."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE WARRANT DECLARING THE PRIVATE
ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CARSON HARBOR VILLAGE MOBILEHOME PARK BE SUBJECT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE AND DIRECTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO ENFORCE SUCH CODE ON AND WITHIN THE CARSON HARBOR
VILLAGE MOBILEHOME PARK PRIVATE ROADWAYS AS ALLOWED BY VEHICLE CODE SECTION
21107.9."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (18)
COMMISSION
AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDERATION
and APPOINTMENT by Mayor Dear of individuals to each of the following appointed
bodies in accordance with the Carson Municipal Code, with ratification and
approval of the appointments, as ratified, by the City Council:
2.
-
Parks and Recreation Commission (1)
3.
-
Environmental Commission (2)
4.
-
Citywide Advisory Commission (1)
5.
-
Veterans Affairs Commission (1)
6.
-
Relocation Appeals Board (3)
7.
-
3 terms ending March 31, 2006
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR PRO TEM CALAS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
appointments to the following:
2.
-
Human Relations Commission - Vacant Position Posted
3.
-
Economic Development Commission - Vacant Position Posted
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-089: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-12-071, UPDATING THE GENERAL PLAN
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
TAKE
action on the staff and Planning Commission recommendations (Exhibit 3).
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-089, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
02-12-071 (GENERAL PLAN UPDATE), CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM AND STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF
CARSON."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1308, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING TRUCK YARDS AND TRUCK TERMINALS IN THE ML
(MANUFACTURING, LIGHT) AND MH (MANUFACTURING, HEAVY) ZONES AND AMENDING THE
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE."
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (22)
BALLOT
MEASURE TO RE-ESTABLISH THE ADMISSIONS TAX (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-081, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THAT A PROPOSITION RELATED
TO THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADMISSIONS TAX BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004."
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-099, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
REVIEW
and discuss proposed State Legislation AB 2702.
2.
GIVE
staff direction to prepare a letter expressing either support or opposition to
the State Legislature and to the author of the bill.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
CHOOSE
one of the following actions:
1.
PROVIDE
direction to staff regarding the amendments proposed by Councilman Santarina.
2.
DIRECT
staff to proceed with the second reading of Ordinance No. 04-1307, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CERTAIN FIREWORKS REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 3101 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE, INCLUDING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS THEREUNDER
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
This is the appropriate time
for members of the general public to address those matters under the
jurisdiction of the Council/Agency, and not on the posted Agenda. Any person wishing to address the
Council/Agency is requested to complete a Speaker Form, available on the podium
in the Council Chambers. TESTIMONY WILL
BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON.
Under the provisions of the Brown Act, no action can be taken on these
items, and there can be no discussion of the items, other than to place it on
the agenda for a future meeting.
Oral Communication (Staff) - Adjournment
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
9:45 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)
UNFINISHED-CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT