CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:00:00
PM
September 6, 2005
Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session
Agenda
AGENDA POSTED: SEPTEMBER 1, 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. 05-099 (AGENCY
ATTORNEY)
One
matter of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Avalon Center Investment Company v. City of
Carson, Case No. BS 087688, Los Angeles Superior Court Central District.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-099, "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: AVALON CENTER
INVESTMENT COMPANY V. CITY OF CARSON, CASE NO. BS 087688, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR
COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (2)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 05-101 (AGENCY
ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-101, "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. (3)
AFSCME
AND COALITION PERB (PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD) CHARGES
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DISCUSS
and PROVIDE direction.
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
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. (4)
INTRODUCTION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
ITEM NO. (5)
INTRODUCTION
OF EMPLOYEES
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.
JOINT ITEM WITH CRA ITEM #5
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AMEND
the contract with Conrad & Associates, LLP to include the funding for the
additional services in the amounts of $16,000 and $19,200, respectively, for
the fiscal years ending June 30, 2003 and 2004.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
RELIEF
FUND FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the City Manager to send letters of solicitation to employees, citizens and the
business community of Carson to raise funds in connection with relief efforts
for victims of Hurricane Katrina for distribution to the American Red Cross.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DECLARE
the week of September 6-13, 2005 as a Week of Prayer in remembrance of the
victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
2.
AUTHORIZE
a gathering for a moment of silence or non-denominational prayer for the
victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina to be held Tuesday, September 13,
2005, at 7:00 a.m. in the atrium at the Carson Community Center.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-102, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING PROPOSITION 74, PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS; PROPOSITION 75, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNION DUES; PROPOSITION 76,
SCHOOL FUNDING; PROPOSITION 77, REAPPORTIONMENT; AND PROPOSITION 78, DISCOUNTS
ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; AND SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 79, PRESCRIPTION DRUG
DISCOUNTS; AND PROPOSITION 80, ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit the resolution to the organization, Alliance for a Better
California.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROPRIATE
$32,000 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to Account No.
01-50-520-003-5004 (City Manager-Information Services Operations, Temporary
Part-time) to hire two (2) part-time personnel (interns) to provide information
technology services.
2.
APPROPRIATE
$15,000 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to Account No.
01-50-540-003-6004 (City Manager-Public Information Operations, Professional Services)
to engage the services of two professional video technicians to provide
video/production services to be under the direction of the Public Information
Office.
3.
APPROPRIATE
approximately $12,200 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to
Account No. 01-50-540-003-8006 (City Manager-Public Information Operations,
Office Equipment) to purchase two (2) remote versatile DV professional cameras
for live broadcast of City Council meetings and other official meetings
(workshops and public hearings) held at the Carson Community Center and other
designated sites and to videotape special city events.
4.
APPROPRIATE
$2,500 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to Account No.
01-50-540-003-6009 (City Manager-Public Information Operations, Special
Supplies) for supplies and materials to support the systems.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
members of the Human Relations Commission and the Fine Arts & Historical
Commission to attend the 27th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Dinner.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
THIS
NUMBER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
SET
the matter for public hearing on September 20, 2005.
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 16-18, 2006.
2.
APPROVE
a transfer of $725 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:
ITEM NO. (15)
REQUEST
FOR FEE WAIVER AND CO-SPONSOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SENIOR HEALTH FAIR (PUBLIC
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the fee wavier request and co-sponsor the Los Angeles County Senior Health
Fair.
2.
APPROVE
a transfer of $1,500 from the City's contingency account to cover the rental
fees and staff costs associated with this request.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
THIS
NUMBER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-092, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON PARS
ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
AWARD
A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR PORTABLE RADIOS AND BATTERIES (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
the formal bidding procedures as defined by Carson Municipal Code Section 2607.
2.
AWARD
a purchase contract to Vision Communications Company in the amount of
$54,147.21.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
STATUS
REPORT ON AB 63 DATA SHARING PROGRAM (BUSINESS LICENSE COLLECTIONS)
(ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-094, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT
ON 220TH STREET BETWEEN AVALON BOULEVARD AND LUCERNE STREET AT 25 MILES PER
HOUR."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-095, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT
ON BONITA STREET BETWEEN CARSON AND 223RD STREETS AT 25 MILES PER HOUR."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-096, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8); THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA;
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX
REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT MAP NOS. 45776, 52789; PARCEL MAP
NOS. 21929, 21929 01, 24965; AND L 124 8, L 146 8, L 158 8, L 033 9 TO COUNTY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-097, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT; THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8); THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA;
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX
REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF PROJECT NO. 26 21; CUP 276 85; TRACT MAP
NOS. 25890, 46833, 47923, 52027, AND 52103; PARCEL MAP NOS. 15063, 15247,
18074, 19441, 21926, AND 22446; L 019 0, L 036 0, L 038 0, L 155 0, L 048 1. L
057 1, L 012 2, L 030 3, L 042 3, L 004 4, L 014 4, L 023 7, L 047 7, L 101 7,
AND L 045 99 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (24)
AWARD
OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. 1204: CORPORATE YARD BUILDING ROOF REPAIR, 2400 E.
DOMINGUEZ STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a construction contract for Project No. 1204: Corporate Yard Building Roof
Repair in the amount of $153,940 to the lowest responsible bidder, Eberhard.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $38,485 (25%) for change orders
such as installation of additional structural support, elimination of skylights
and replacing with sheet metal panel, installation of any missing sheet metal
cover over the existing ridge vents 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. (25)
BOND
RELEASE - TRACT MAP NO. 52789: 21829
MONETA AVENUE AND 21821 ARCHIBALD AVENUE (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 $148,450.
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. (26)
PROPOSED
RECLASSIFICATION OF CENTRAL AVENUE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY DR. AND DEL AMO BLVD.
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DIRECT
staff to study the proposed reclassification of Central Ave., between
University Drive and Del Amo Blvd., from a major arterial highway to a
collector road, and provide Council with a recommendation in 60 days.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to sign the attached letters to the California State Senate Rules
Committee in support of the confirmation of Mary Ann Lutz and Bonny L. Herman
to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (28)
RESOLUTION
NO. 05-103, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,654,404.22, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 058815 THROUGH 059505.
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 continued public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public
hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW NO. 876-04"
ACTION:
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. 05-098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65089."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (31)
RESCHEDULING
THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR DECEMBER 6, 2005 (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RESCHEDULE
the Tuesday, December 6, 2005, City Council regular meeting to Tuesday,
December 12, 2005, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, Carson City Hall,
located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (32)
YOUTH
COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to appoint one member 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:
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