CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session
Agenda
AGENDA POSTED:
“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)
Legal Counsel
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 04-112 (CITY
ATTORNEY)
One
matter of potential litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
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 POTENTIAL LITIGATION."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (CITY MANAGER)
|
City Negotiators: |
City
Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and |
|
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
D.
CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO VERA LITTLE
E.
CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO NATHANIEL COLE
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:
JULY
15, 2004: ADJOURNED REGULAR JOINT
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
ITEM NO. (4)
INTRODUCTION
OF STUDENT EXCHANGE DELEGATION FROM SOKA CITY, JAPAN:
ITEM NO. (6)
FUMI WATANABE, GROUP LEADER/CHAPERON
ITEM NO. (7)
SHIN'ICHI FUJII, STUDENT DELEGATE
ITEM NO. (8)
MUTSUMI MIZUTA, STUDENT DELEGATE
ITEM NO. (9)
TAKAMITSU MURAI, STUDENT DELEGATE
ITEM NO. (10)
IKUE TAMURA, STUDENT DELEGATE
ITEM NO. (11)
ERINA TANAKA, STUDENT DELEGATE
ITEM NO. (12)
REIKO YAMAGUCHI, STUDENT DELEGATE
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. (5)
STATUS
REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPOINT
William Peterson for a two-year term that would expire
2.
REAPPOINT
J Praisley Smith for a two-year term that would expire
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
Change Orders Nos. 1D, 1E and 5 through 50.
2.
ACCEPT
Project No. 872: Stevenson Park Community Center Gymnasium and Security
Wall/Fence as substantially complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of
Completion upon completion of all work.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
$235,386 of State Office of Homeland Security 03 Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) II Grant for the purchase of emergency response related equipment.
2.
ACCEPT,
if awarded, $85,000 of State Office of Homeland Security 04 Urban Area Security
Initiative (UASI) Grant to upgrade the emergency generator at City Hall.
3.
APPROVE
an increase in the FY 2004-05 General Fund Revenue projections of $320,386 to
account number 01-00-999-000-4542.
4.
APPROPRIATE
$320,386 to account number 01-90-500-142 (General Fund - Public Services -
Grants - UASI 03 and 04), to line items as listed in the Fiscal Impact of this
report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
CARNIVAL
MIDWAY ATTRACTIONS REQUEST FOR A CARNIVAL PERMIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
Carnival Midway Attractions' application for a carnival permit for the period
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
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:
ITEM NO. (12)
APPROVAL
OF AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENTS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (13)
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-113, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,452,331.51, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 051383 THROUGH 051727.
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. (14)
CONTINUED
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FY 2004/05 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, RESOLUTION
NO. 04-107 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the continued public hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the continued 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:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (15)
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
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
APPOINTMENT
OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER BY MAYOR PRO TEM CALAS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPOINTMENT
by Mayor Pro Tem Calas of one member to the Economic Development Commission for
an unexpired term ending March 31, 2005 (Vacant Position Posted) and ratified
by the City Council.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (17)
APPOINTMENT
OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPOINTMENT
by Mayor Dear of one member to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term
ending March 31, 2005 and ratified by the City Council.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
RESCISSION
OF 10:00 P.M. REQUIRED ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS
(CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DISCUSS
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
COUNCIL
SEATING - LOCATION ON THE DAIS (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
the practice and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
BALLOT
MEASURE TO RE-ESTABLISH THE ADMISSIONS TAX, RESOLUTION NO. 04-081 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
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."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
CHOOSE
one of the following:
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
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