CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:00:00
PM
February 15, 2005
Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session
Agenda
AGENDA POSTED:
FEBRUARY 10, 2005
“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. 05-026, (CITY
ATTORNEY)
Two
matters of existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Richard Rand v. Carson Redevelopment Agency and City of Carson, United States
District Court Case No. CV-03-1913-GPS (PJWx) and Serrato v. City of Carson and
Others, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC-327274..
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT
Resolution No. 05-026, "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: RICHARD RAND v. CARSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY OF CARSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO.
CV-03-1913-GPS (PJWx) AND SERRATO v. CITY OF CARSON AND OTHERS, LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. BC-327274."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS (CITY MANAGER)
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City Negotiators: |
City Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and Assistant City Attorney |
|
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
A.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO:
B.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO:
C.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION:
C.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO:
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
ITEM NO. (4)
INTRODUCTION
OF STAFF
ITEM NO. (5)
PRESENTATION
BY CITIBANK REGARDING FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINARS
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. (6)
FINANCIAL
LITERACY WORKSHOP SERIES (CITY TREASURER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
use of the City Council Chambers for the purpose of conducting an ongoing
series of Financial Literacy Seminars as described in Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
ACCEPT
AS COMPLETE - PROJECT NO. 932: CITYWIDE REGULATORY AND ADVISORY STREET SIGN
UPGRADE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
as complete Project No. 932: Citywide Regulatory and Advisory Street Sign
Upgrade.
2.
AUTHORIZE
staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the work as completed.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the release of the surety bond in the amount of $813,000.
3.
INSTRUCT
the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal,
surety, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
BOND
RELEASE - TRACT MAP NO. 53539: 21732 MONETA AVE. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the work as completed.
2.
ACCEPT
the sewer for public use.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the release of the surety bond in the amount of $74,600.
4.
INSTRUCT
the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal,
surety, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the work as completed.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the release of the surety bond in the amount of $691,600.
3.
INSTRUCT
the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal,
surety, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
AWARD
OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. 1050: PARKING
LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT ANDERSON PARK (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a construction contract for Project No. 1050:
Parking Lot Improvements at Anderson Park, in the amount of $145,743 to
the lowest responsible bidder, International Pavement Solutions, Inc.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $50,000 for necessary City in-house
preparatory work and for change orders such as the removal and remediation of
contaminated soils, 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.
4.
APPROPRIATE
$50,000 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to account no.
01 99 999 004 8008/0105001.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-018, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICTS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES
COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT 50657 TO COUNTY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697."
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-019, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON [TRACT
50657]."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-020, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 8, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES
COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT 53751 TO COUNTY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697".
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-021, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON [TRACT
53751]."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15)
STATUS
REPORT - FY 2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
AWARD
OF INTERIM WORKER'S COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT
(ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
Award
an interim TPA contract to Integrated Claims Administrators, Inc. (CA-ICA) on a
month-to-month basis pending completion of the RFP process.
2.
Authorize
staff to release the attached Request for Proposal for Workers' Compensation
Third Party Administrator Services.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-025, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE,
COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION, COUNCIL 36, LOCAL 809, FOR THE
UNCLASSIFIED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT OF THE CITY OF CARSON."
2.
APPROVE
the attached Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release document proposed by the
city's negotiating team and AFSCME.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the appropriate staff to execute the documents after approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution 05-022 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING SALARY RANGES AND CLASSIFICATION TITLES, TO
BE EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2002, AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINAL
RESULTS OF THE CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY AT THE 62ND
PERCENTILE LEVEL."
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution 05-023 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING SALARY RANGES AND CLASSIFICATION TITLES, TO
BE EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2004, AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINAL
RESULTS OF THE CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY AT THE 62ND
PERCENTILE LEVEL."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission to attend the upcoming CPRS
California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference from
March 10-12, 2005.
2.
APPROVE
a transfer of $400 from the City's contingency account No. 01 21 999 043 6026
to account No. 01 90 940 152 6014
(Public Services - Parks & Recreation Administration - Parks &
Recreation Commission - Conferences / Meetings / Travel
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
SET
the matter for public hearing on March 1, 2005.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (21)
RESOLUTION
NO. 05-024, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,115.56, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 055213 THROUGH 055512.
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 ADOPT Resolution No. 05-012, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING A SECOND MODIFICATION TO DESIGN OVERLAY
REVIEW NO. 02-02-770."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (23)
COMMISSION
AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to APPOINT to fill existing vacancies and/or REASSIGN individuals to each
of the following bodies in accordance with the adoption of Ordinance No.
04-1325, with the approval of the City Council:
2.
PLANNING
COMMISSION (9) - (NO VACANCY)
3.
PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION (7) - (NO VACANCY)
4.
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION (7) - (NO VACANCY)
5.
FINE
ARTS AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (7)
- (NO VACANCY)
6.
HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION (7) - (NO VACANCY)
7.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - YOUTH (2) - (NO
VACANCY)
8.
CITYWIDE
ADVISORY COMMISSION (7) - (NO VACANCY)
9.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (9) - (NO VACANCY)
10.
MOBILEHOME
PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD (15):
11.
AT-LARGE MEMBER (3) - (NO VACANCY)
12.
AT-LARGE MEMBER (ALTERNATE) (4) - (1
VACANCY)
13.
PARK OWNER MEMBER (2) - (NO VACANCY)
14.
PARK OWNER MEMBER (ALTERNATE) (2) - (NO
VACANCY)
15.
RESIDENT HOMEOWNER MEMBER (2) - (NO
VACANCY)
16.
RESIDENT HOMEOWNER MEMBER (ALTERNATE) (2) -
(NO VACANCY)
17.
PUBLIC
RELATIONS COMMISSION (7):
18.
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE (3) - (NO
VACANCY)
19.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST (4) - (NO
VACANCY)
20.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (5) - (NO
VACANCY)
21.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION (7) - (NO
VACANCY)
22.
RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD (5) - (1
VACANCY)
23.
WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION (7) - (NO
VACANCY)
24.
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION (11) - (NO
VACANCY)
25.
YOUTH COMMISSION (11) - (NO
VACANCY)
26.
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION (11) - (NO
VACANCY)
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (24)
REQUEST
TO RENAME STEVENSON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DENY
the request to rename Stevenson Park Community Center to Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., Memorial Center.
2.
CONSIDER
constructing a monument or renaming a street or the Carson Community Center in
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
3.
CONSIDER
implementing a park recognition plan, whereby community residents who have
contributed their time and effort to assist in the park's development will have
their names prominently displayed on a plaque at their respective park
facility.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (25)
PLANNING
COMMISSION COMPENSATION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26)
EMERGENCY
TASK FORCE FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF: PRESS RELEASE NO. 05-004 (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DISCUSS
and PROVIDE direction.
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