CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

5:00:00 PM

 

July 5, 2005

 

5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

 

Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session Agenda

AGENDA POSTED:  JUNE 30, 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 - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (CITY ATTORNEY)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-077, "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:

ITEM NO. (2)                        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 05-078, (CITY ATTORNEY)

One matter of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a):  Pedro First LLC v. City of Carson, et al., LASC Case No. BS 096046.

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-078, "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: PEDRO FIRST LLC V. CITY OF CARSON, ET AL., LASC CASE NO. BS 096046."

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

 

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

 

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS     

A.                 PRESENTATION OF CHECKS TO THE CITY OF CARSON BY DAVE CORNMAN OF KINDER MORGAN.

 

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:

 

MARCH 15, 2005: REGULAR

MARCH 22, 2005: 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 NEW EMPLOYEES

ITEM NO. (5)                        INTRODUCTION OF 2005 CARSON SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE DELEGATION TO SOKA CITY, JAPAN BY CAROL ANN MORI, CHAIRPERSON, SOKA SUBCOMMITTEE

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)                        RESOLUTION NO. 05-075, SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION, AMERICANS UNITED TO PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY, AND ITS GOAL OF AVERTING THE PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-075, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION, AMERICANS UNITED TO PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY, AND ITS GOAL OF AVERTING THE PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7)                        REVISED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 1.54: LOCAL NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LNAP) (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE revised Standard Management Procedure No. 1.54 dated July 5, 2005.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8)                        APPROVAL OF 2005 STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE DELEGATION TO SOKA, JAPAN (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  REAFFIRM the four student delegates selected by the Carson Sister Cities Assoc. as the 2005 Student Cultural Exchange Delegation to Soka, Japan.

2.                  CONFIRM the selection of Nancy Clarke to represent the Carson Sister Cities Assoc. as chaperon for the student delegation and AUTHORIZE the payment of $690 for round trip airfare.

3.                  AUTHORIZE the expenditure of $675 for bus transportation to LAX for the departure and return flights.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9)                        HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE a five-year extension of the contract with Honeywell International, Inc., in the amount of $194,750 for the first year, effective August 1, 2005.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10)                    AWARD OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. 990:  CARSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS, REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AWARD a construction contract for Project No. 990:  Carson Park Improvements, Rehabilitation of the Existing Irrigation System in the amount of $292,220 to the lowest responsible bidder, Belaire West Landscape, Inc.

2.                  AUTHORIZE construction contingencies in the amount of $43,833 (15%) 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.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11)                    BOND RELEASE - PARCEL MAP NO. 26886:  545 E. 220TH STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

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 $18,000.

3.                  INSTRUCT the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal, surety, and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12)                    APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT NO. 1204:  CORPORATE YARD BUILDING ROOF REPAIR, 2400 E. DOMINGUEZ STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimate.

2.                  INSTRUCT staff to advertise the work and call for bids for Project No. 1204: Corporate Yard Building Roof Repair located at 2400 E. Dominguez St.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13)                    APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE TERM PURCHASE ORDER FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE an extension of the current term purchase order for gasoline and diesel fuel with Petro-Diamond Inc., for the period beginning July 6, 2005 through December 31, 2005 for an estimated amount of $95,000.

2.                  AUTHORIZE staff to negotiate the extension of the current terms or new pricing with Petro-Diamond Inc., for the period beginning January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006 or longer.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14)                    ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-074 TO AMEND THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR CUSTODIAN (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-074, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR CUSTODIAN."

ACTION:

DEMANDS

 

 

DEMANDS (Items)

ITEM NO. (15)                    RESOLUTION NO. 05-076, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,691,301.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 057918 THROUGH 058209.

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.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)

ITEM NO. (16)                    RELOCATION OF ANDERSON PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  DIRECT staff to bring this item back to Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on July 19, 2005.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

 

 

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)

ITEM NO. (17)                    CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER Council Committees listed on Exhibit 1.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18)                    YOUTH COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  Mayor Dear to appoint eleven (11) members of the Youth Commission for a term ending June 30, 2006, with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (19)                    APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW YOUTH MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPOINT Jaymie Lynn Santiago and Britany D'Andrade as Youth Members of the Human Relations Commission.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (20)                    FEE WAIVER REQUEST - HOOP DREAMS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER the fee waiver request from 4WRD Progress Entertainment in the amount of $1,525.

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

 

ADJOURNMENT