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
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this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City
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(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. 04-147 (CITY ATTORNEY)
Two
matters of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a), DeWitt v.
Santarina & Raber, Helen Kawagoe, Intervener, Case No. BS 082401; and, Richard
Rand v. City of
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-147, "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, RICHARD RAND v. CITY OF
CARSON."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ITEM NO. (1A) CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL POTENTIAL LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 04-148 (CITY
ATTORNEY)
One matter of
potential litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(3)(E).
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-148, 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:
5:45 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
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:
SEPTEMBER
20, 2004: ADJOURNED SPECIAL
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.
APPROVE
the agreement with RKA Civil Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $300,850 for the
engineering services necessary for Project No. 838: Main Street Improvements,
from
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (4)
APPROVE
A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL BUS STOP MAINTENANCE FOR FY
2004/05 (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
the request for proposal process as defined by Carson Municipal Code 2610(a).
2.
APPROVE
a purchase order for a service contract in the amount of $28,000 with the
Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) for annual maintenance of bus stops
without shelters in FY 2004/05.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to release retention to the various subscontractors for Project No. 872,
Stevenson Park Community Center Gymnasium and security Wall/Fence, by direct
payments subject to City Attorney approval.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
AWARD
OF SERVICE CONTRACT FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT (ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
the proposal process as defined by Carson Municipal Code Section 2610(a).
2.
AWARD
a three-year contract in an amount not to exceed $170,000.00 to SunGard
Bi-Tech, Inc. for annual maintenance and support of their software products.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
AWARD
OF CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a contract in the amount of $356,850 to International Services, Inc. for street
sweeping parking enforcement services for three years with the option of two,
one-year extensions based on performance as determined by the City.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement after the City Attorney approves the
contract as to form
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
ADOPTION
OF THE CITY OF CARSON'S NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
and ADOPT the City of
2.
DIRECT
the Public Safety and Community Services Manager to submit the adopted plan to
the State Office of Emergency Services and to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (9)
AUTHORIZATION
TO APPLY FOR STATE URBAN PARKS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT, RESOLUTION NO.
04-145 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-145, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE URBAN PARKS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 FOR THE HEMINGWAY PARK POOL PROJECT."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
ADOPTION
OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 04-128 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN
FOR THE CARSON PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
THIS
NUMBER LEFT BLANK.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (12)
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-146, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $940,430.57, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 053037 THROUGH 053335.
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. (13)
PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE
OF FEES (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the public hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 04-133, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 04-030."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1325, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE, AT SECTIONS 2701, 2736, 2751, 2762, 2796.2, 2798.2, 2799.2, 4702,
27100.2, 27101.2, 27102.2, 27103.2, 27104.2, 27104.2 [SIC] (CODIFIED AS
27106.2) AND 27105.2, REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF CITY
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15)
SURVEY
OF INFORMATION FOR CARNIVAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
CHOOSE
one of the following options:
1.
KEEP
the current municipal code provisions related to carnival operations.
2.
DIRECT
staff to prepare an ordinance to repeal the current municipal code provisions
related to carnivals so that carnivals will no longer be allowed within the
City.
3.
DIRECT
staff to prepare ordinance amendments which will allow carnivals to operate in
the City subject to the following conditions:
4.
The carnival is operated in association
with a bona-fide, non-profit organization that has been registered with the
City of
5.
The carnival operator provides proof of $2
million in public liability insurance with the City listed as an additional
insured;
6.
The carnival operator contracts with and
pays for Carson Sheriff's sworn personnel, at the staffing levels deemed
appropriate by the Sheriff's Station Captain, to be present and on-site during
all hours of operation;
7.
No more than three carnivals per year will
be authorized in the City.
8.
DIRECT
staff to prepare ordinance amendments which will allow carnivals to operate in
the City subject to the following conditions:
9.
The carnival is operated in association
with a bona-fide, non-profit organization that has been registered with the
City of
10.
The carnival operator provides proof of $3
million in public liability insurance with the City listed as an additional
insured;
11.
The carnival operator contracts with and
pays for Carson Sheriff's sworn personnel, at the staffing levels deemed
appropriate by the Sheriff's Station Captain, to be present and on-site during
all hours of operation;
12.
No more than three carnivals per year will
be authorized in the City.
13.
DIRECT
staff to prepare ordinance amendments which will allow carnivals to operate in
the City subject to the following conditions:
14.
The carnival is operated in association
with a bona-fide, non-profit organization that has been registered with the
City of
15.
The carnival operator provides proof of $3
million in public liability insurance with the City listed as an additional
insured;
16.
The carnival operator provides, at its
cost, at least six licensed security officers to be present and on-site during
all hours of operation;
17.
No more than three carnivals per year will
be authorized in the City.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
AMEND
PURCHASE ORDER NO B01927: USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT SEVENTH CYCLE
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
Council to amend Purchase Order No. B01927 with MCA Consultants to a total of
$29,454.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1324, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 3251.3 OF
THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING WITHIN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
AND AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 04-1326, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 3252.4(a)
OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STOPPING, PARKING OR STANDING VEHICLES
NEAR SCHOOLS TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS."
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