CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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 - EXISTING LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 04-126 (CITY ATTORNEY)
Two
maters of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a): DeWitt v.
Santarina & Raber: Helen Kawagoe, Intervener, Case No. BS 082401; and City
of
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-126, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING TWO MATTERS OF EXISTING LITIGATION: DEWITT v.
SANTARINA & RABER; HELEN KAWAGOE, INTERVENER; AND, CITY OF CARSON v.
PADILLA."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
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. (2)
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.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a contract for Project No. 233: Traffic signal installation at the intersection
of Wilmington Ave. and 233rd St., in the amount of $151,480.00 to the lowest
responsible bidder, Dynalectric.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $15,000 for change orders such as
substructure conflicts and other unforeseen construction work that may be
required to complete this project.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER TO
RESCIND HIS VETO OF AB 2512."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
members of the Human Relations Commission to attend the 26th Annual NAACP
Freedom Fund Awards Dinner
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-131, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO INSTALL STOP SIGNS ON ALL THREE
APPROACHES OF THE INTERSECTION OF SHERMAN DR. AND AMBLER AVE."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
ACCEPT
AS COMPLETE - PROJECT NO. 977: CONCRETE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
as complete Project No. 977: Concrete Reconstruction Program.
2.
AUTHORIZE
staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specification, estimate and location map.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to advertise the work and call for bids for Project No. 978: Concrete
Reconstruction Program.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (9)
AMEND
PURCHASE ORDER NO. B01927: USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT SEVENTH CYCLE
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to amend Purchase Order No. B01927 with MCA Consultants in the amount of
$29,454.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and
Channel Point Corp. for the disposition of City owned remnant property,
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
an amendment to the restrictive covenant governing the residential units to be
constructed at 1211 E. Carson St. to allocate the seven Bonus Density Units to
moderate-income households as defined by the California Health and Safety Code.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
INFORMATION
REGARDING THE CITY'S RESPONSE TO COMBAT THE WEST NILE VIRUS PROBLEM (PUBLIC
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
SET
the matter for public hearing on October 19, 2004.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A
NONPUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CHEMOIL REFINING CORPORATION."
2.
SET
the matter for public hearing on November 3, 2004.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-139, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GIVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
GENERAL MANAGER LIMITED AND TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXPEND SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS, SUBJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, PENDING ADOPTION OF THE FY 2004/05 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
BUDGETS."
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (16)
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-137, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,514,966.03, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 052496 THROUGH 052772.
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.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1322, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING VEHICLE REPAIR AND SERVICE WITHIN THE CR
(COMMERCIAL, REGIONAL) ZONE, THE MUR (MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL) OVERLAY DISTRICT
AND PROPERTIES IN ALL ZONES WITHIN 100 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL ZONES."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (18)
RCN
TELECOM SERVICES REQUEST FOR CABLE FRANCHISE AMENDMENT, ORDINANCE NO. 04-1321
(ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1321, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
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. (20)
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. (21)
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:
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)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction regarding the Council's desire to support, oppose or remain
neutral regarding Proposition No. 71 scheduled for the November 2, 2004 ballot.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1325, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND
COMMITTEES."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (25)
SURVEY
OF INFORMATION FOR CARNIVAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
PROVIDE
direction to staff
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-138, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING MEASURE A - LOS ANGELES
COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY 1/2 CENT SALES TAX INITIATIVE."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (27)
APPROVAL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the Project Labor Agreement document developed by City staff as the basis for
establishing a formal relationship between the City of
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items)
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
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT