CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:00:00
PM
May 3, 2005
Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session
Agenda
AGENDA POSTED: APRIL 28, 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. 05-057 (CITY ATTORNEY)
One
matter of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Gallant v. City of Carson, et al., Case No.
BC 309168
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-057, "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: GALLANT V. CITY OF CARSON, ET AL., CASE NO.
BC-309168."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS - ALL GROUPS / ELECTED OFFICIALS
|
City Negotiators: |
City Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and Assistant City Attorney |
|
Employee Organizations: |
Unclassified, AME, Supervisors Association, Professional Association, AFSCME Local 809, ACE, and Elected Officials |
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:
B.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
C.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
D.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
E.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
F.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
G.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
H.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
I.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
I.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
J.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
J.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
K.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
K.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
L.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
L.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
M.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
M.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
N.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
N.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
O.
FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION
O.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
P.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
P.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
Q.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
Q.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
R.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
R.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
S.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
S.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
T.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
T.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
U.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
U.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
V.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
V.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
W.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
W.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
X.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
X.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
Y.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
Y.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
Z.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
Z.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
AA.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
AA.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
BB.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
BB.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
CC.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
CC.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
DD.
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
DD.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
EE.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
FF.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
GG.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
HH.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
II.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
JJ.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
KK.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT:
RR.
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING MAY 2005, AS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH TO BE PRESENTED TO MARY ANNE
O'NEAL
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:
DECEMBER
8, 2004: (ADJOURNED REGULAR)
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)
INTRODUCTIONS
OF STAFF
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)
THIS
NUMBER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-053 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING SENATE BILL 926 THAT WOULD
PROHIBIT A LOCAL AGENCY FROM EXPORTING BIOSOLIDS PROCESSED BY THAT AGENCY TO
ANY OTHER COUNTY."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-053, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 15 THAT
WOULD ENCOURAGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTION ON THE
ROLE OF FILIPINOS IN WORLD WAR II AS PART OF THEIR SOCIAL STUDIES
CURRICULUM."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-056 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE AND DECLARING APRIL 24, 2005 AS A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE OF 1915-1923."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit a copy of the adopted resolution to the Armenian National
Committee, South Bay-Torrance Chapter.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (9)
SECOND
ANNUAL CARSON RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
COMMEND
and CONGRATULATE the Carson Coordinating Council and American Cancer Society
for the 2nd Annual "Carson Relay for Life" event, scheduled for
August 12-13, 2-5 at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and
ENCOURAGE community participation in the event.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AWARD
a service contract to Sea Clear Pools, Inc. in the amount of $31,575 for one
year beginning May 2005.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
PARAMOUNT
PETROLEUM CORPORATION REQUEST FOR PIPELINE FRANCHISE AMENDMENT, RESOLUTION NO.
05-052 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-052, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DELINEATING CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PIPELINES OR OTHER FACILITIES IN CONNECTION
WITH A NONPUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO PARAMOUNT PETROLEUM
CORPORATION."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
ratification of the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation
Department, in the amont of $51,220, from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004,
to provide Gang Crime Suppression Program (GCSP) services to the City of Carson
2.
APPROVE
ratification of the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation
Department, in the amount of $51,220, from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004,
to provide Gang Alternative Prevention Program (GAPP) services to the City of
Carson.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
the amount of $24,997 from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the
California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Program.
2.
APPROVE
the FY 2004/05, revenue projection of $24,997 for account number 01 00 999 136
4536/2200204.
3.
APPROPRIATE $24,997 to account number 01 90
500 136 6005/2200204.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (14)
STATUS
REPORT - FY 2004/05 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
a cooperative agreement between the City of Carson and the County of Los
Angeles to replace existing bridge barrier rails at Alameda Street over the
Dominguez Channel and Del Amo Boulevard over the Compton Creek, and assigning
$134,000 of the City's STPL funds to the County of Los Angeles, as credit
toward the City's financial share of this project.
2.
MAKE
the findings listed in the body of this report.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement, and the City Clerk to attest, following approval
as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
APPROVAL
OF HOLLYWOOD BOWL SUMMER SHUTTLE SERVICE AGREEMENT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the agreement between the City of Carson, the County of Los Angeles and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic Association for the Hollywood Bowl Park-and-Ride Program.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement after approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (17)
ACCEPTANCE
OF AIR QUALITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF CNG-POWERED
SCHOOL BUS (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
the amount of $10,000 from the AQMD for the Air Quality Investment Program
(Rule 2202).
2.
DIRECT
staff to include these funds in the FY 2005/06 Air Quality Fund budget.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute AQMD Contract No. 04172, between the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and the City of Carson after approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
CALIFORNIA
STATE SENATE BILL NUMBER 466, MOBILE PHOTO RADAR ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (PUBLIC
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the mayor to sign a letter of support for SB 466.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit the letter of support to Senator Sheila Kuehl
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
CALIFORNIA
STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NUMBER 373, TWO OFFICER PATROL CAR PILOT PROGRAM (PUBLIC
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 373.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit the letter of support to Assembly Member Rudy Bermudez
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
1ST
ANNUAL MAYOR JAMES "JIM" DEAR, CITY OF CARSON PROSTATE CANCER
EDUCATION AND SCREENING EVENT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
supporting the 1st Annual James "Jim" Dear, City of Carson Prostate
Cancer Education and Screening Event.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (21)
RESOLUTION
NO. 05-055, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,175,123.65, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 056634 THROUGH 057029.
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. 05-050, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 04-133."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REAFFIRM,
RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates, alternates, and members to the
City-Affiliated Organizations and Council Committees listed on Exhibit 1 and
Exhibit 2, respectively.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (24)
COMMISSION
AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to CONSIDER and APPOINT individuals to each of the following appointed
bodies in accordance with the adoption of Ordinance No. 04-1330, with the
approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor:
2.
-Planning
Commission (8)
3.
-Parks
and Recreation Commission (7)
4.
-Human Relations Commission (7)
5.
-Human Relations Commission - Youth (2)
6.
-Citywide
Advisory Commission (7)
7.
-Economic
Development Commission (9)
8.
-Public
Relations Commission (7):
9.
-Community Representative (3)
10.
-Public Relations Specialist (4)
11.
-Public
Works Commission (5)
12.
-Public
Safety Commission (7)
13.
-Relocation
Appeals Board (2)
14.
-Senior
Citizens Advisory Commission (11)
15.
-Youth Commission (11) - Term expires 6/30/06
16.
-Veterans
Affairs Commission (11)
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the applicant's request and AUTHORIZE the Finance Officer to issue a statement
to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that public convenience or
necessity does exist in connection with this application.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (26)
REVISED
STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 1.45 REGARDING COUNCIL COMMITTEES (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the revised Standard Management Procedure (Council Policy) No. 1.45 dated May
3, 2005.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (27)
MEMORIAL
STONE AT WALNUT MINI PARK HONORING MARTIN DUNBAR (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
the request and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (28)
PUBLIC
FUNCTIONS OR ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCILMEMBERS (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 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
ADJOURNMENT
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)