CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701
EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON,
CA 90745
April 4, 2006
Agenda posted - MARCH 30, 2006
AGENDA POSTED: DATE
“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 EXECUTIVE
SESSION AGENDA (CLOSED SESSION)
Executive Session (Closed Session) -
Ceremonial Presentation
CLOSED SESSION (Items) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.
Legal Counsel
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (1)
LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS (CITY MANAGER)
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City Negotiators: |
City Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and Assistant City Attorney |
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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 EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED
SESSION)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
C.
SPECIAL
RECOGNITION ON THE RETIREMENT OF PAMELA T. BOWSER, PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIST,
CITY OF CARSON
D.
RECOGNITION
TO HELEN S. KAWAGOE, CARSON CITY CLERK, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
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. (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.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-041, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AB 777 (NUNEZ) THAT
OFFERS INCENTIVES TO KEEP FILM PRODUCTION IN CALIFORNIA AND RETURN PRODUCTION
THAT HAS ALREADY MOVED."
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit the resolution to Assemblymember Fabian Nunez, Los Angeles
City Councilmember Alex Padilla, the League of California Cities, the California
Film Commission, State Senator Debra Bowen, and Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza,
and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5)
APPROVAL
TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ENTITLED
"LET'S TALK" ONE-ON-ONE SESSION WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DIRECT
staff to set meeting dates, and prepare, print and distribute flyers
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
REQUEST
FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LNAP) FUNDING (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
financial assistance in the amount of $1500.00 for Grupo Folklorico, $200.00
each for Tender Loving Care, VIP Club, Dominguez Swingin' 50's Club, Friendship
Club, Carson Golden Age Club, Carson Jolly Club, Carson High School, Boys and
Girls Club of Scottsdale, Caroldale Learning Center and Pacific Americans
Student Services (P.A.S.S.).
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-042, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING SUPPORT FOR ONE MILLION
DOLLARS IN FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF LOMITA FOR THE LOMITA
RAILROAD MUSEUM."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
REAPPOINTMENT
OF YOUTH MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to reappoint Jaymie Lynn Santiago and Brittany D'Andrade as Youth Members
to the Human Relations Commission for an additional year, for terms beginning
on May 1, 2006 and ending on April 30, 2007, with the approval of a majority of
the entire City Council present, including the Mayor
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (9)
REVISED
STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 1.45:
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REFER
the revised Standard Management Procedue No. 1.45 back to the City Council
Policy Committee for consideration of additional suggested staff-recommended
changes.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
Mandisa Burr, Chair of the Human Relations Commission, to attend the County of
Los Angeles' Eighth Annual Multicultural Conference.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
AD
SPACE FOR LONG BEACH BUSINESS JOURNAL TRIBUTE TO MAYOR BEVERLY O'NEIL (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
a full-page advertisement from the Mayor and City Councilmembers in the Long
Beach Business Journal's tribute publication to Mayor O'Neil.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
CITY
COUNCIL PROTOCOL REGARDING REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS, PLAQUES,
AND KEYS TO THE CITY (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REFER
this matter to the City Council Policy Committee for a review and
recommendation .
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REFER
this issue to the City Council Policy Committee for a review and
recommendations.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (14)
AWARD
OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. 1115: MAIN
STREET LANDSCAPE MEDIAN FROM CARSON STREET TO 223RD STREET (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a construction contract for Project No. 1115:
Main Street Landscape Median from Carson Street to 223rd Street, in the
amount of $418,700.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, Belaire-West Landscape
Inc.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $62,805.00 (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 construction contract following approval as to form by
the City Attorney
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15)
APPROVAL
OF TRACT MAP NO. 60114: 235 E. 220TH
STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
Tract Map No. 60114, located at 235 E. 220th Street.
2.
MAKE
the findings listed in the body of this report.
3.
ACCEPT
the dedications as indicated on said map.
4.
APPROVE
and ACCEPT the work agreements and improvement securities listed in the body of
this report, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
5.
INSTRUCT
the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said
map on the face of Tract Map No. 60114.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
BOND
RELEASE; TRACT MAP NO. 50832: 1211 E.
CARSON STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the work as complete.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the release of the surety bond in the amount of $56,000.00.
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. (17)
KEEP
AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC. AFFILIATION APPROVAL (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to submit an application to Keep America Beautiful, Inc. on behalf of the
city of Carson, which includes a letter from the Mayor endorsing the formation
of a local Keep America Beautiful, Inc., affiliate titled Keep Carson Clean and
Beautiful.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the payment of a one-time certification fee in the amount of $4,000.00 and upon
the anniversary of certification, an annual network service fee of $300.00 to
Keep America Beautiful, Inc., funded from the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) budget account no. 01 80 820 285 6004.
3.
AUTHORIZE
staff to form a pre-certification team to attend a one-day training workshop,
develop an organizational structure, and complete the Keep America Beautiful,
Inc., fact-gathering studies required to become certified.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-007; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
NO. 07-4618 FOR THE AVALON BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-05
FREEWAY."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
APPROVAL
TO AMEND THE TERM PURCHASE ORDER FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO MOBILITY
ADVANCEMENT GROUP (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the amendment to the term purchase order for Mobility Advancement Group in the
amount of $23,040.00
2.
APPROPRIATE
$23,040.00 from the undesignated, unreserved general fund balance to cover the
cost of the amendment to this term purchase order.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
CALIFORNIA
STATE SENATE BILL NUMBER 1300, INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KUEHL, MOBILE PHOTO RADAR
SPEED ENFORCEMENT (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to sign a letter of support for SB 1300.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit the letter of support to Senator Sheila Kuehl and the South
Bay Cities Council of Governments.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21)
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-037, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
(PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-307, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AS MANDATED BY HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL
DIRECTIVE 5".
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22)
EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (23)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (24)
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-038 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,159,983.29, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 063164 THROUGH 063458.
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)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
staff's recommendation on funding for public service providers.
2.
ALLOCATE
the $14,060 in unallocated funds as desired.
3.
APPROVE
the DAAP for submittal to HUD.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26)
HIRING
OF STATE AND FEDERAL LOBBYING FIRMS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ALLOW
the presentation from Ek & Ek Public Advocacy.
2.
PROVIDE
direction regarding the proposal to hire a consultant to assist the city in the
development of a plan of action and subsequent lobbying services.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 06-1345, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REVISING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3101.0,
3101.05, AND 3101.5(G), AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 3101.10, AMENDING THE
FIREWORKS CODE"
2.
WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance
No. 06-1346, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROGRAM."
3.
APPROPRIATE
$4,100 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to cover the cost
of increased enforcement for FY 2005/06.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (28)
JUNE
MEETING SCHEDULE DUE TO THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 6, 2006 (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the meeting schedule for the month of June as follows: Tuesday, June 6 - No meeting due to the
Statewide Primary Election; Wednesday, June 7 - Adjourned Regular Meetings for
the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 5:00 P.M. for the closed session
agenda and 6:00 P.M. for the business agenda; Tuesday, June 20 - Regular
meetings for the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 5:00 P.M. for the
closed session agenda and 6:00 P.M. for the business agenda.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (29)
RELOCATION
APPEALS BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REAPPOINTMENT
by Mayor Dear of Tancredo Guray, Jr. and Harriett Russ to the Relocation
Appeals Board for a one-year term expiring on March 31, 2007 with ratification
by the City Council.
2.
APPOINTMENT
by Mayor Dear of two new Relocation Appeals Board members for a one-year term
expiring on March 31, 2007 with ratification by the City Council.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (30)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
City Council Committees listed on Exhibit 2, respectively.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (31)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REAFFIRM,
RE-DESIGNATE AND/OR DESIGNATE delegates, alternates and members to the
City-Affiliated Organizations listed on Exhibit 1, respectively.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (32)
COMMEMORATION
OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO "IN GOD WE TRUST" (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DISCUSS
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to extend the North/South Shuttle to the Artesia Transit Center.
2.
APPROPRIATE
$96,515.76 from the unreserved, undesignated Proposition A fund balance to
cover the cost of the replacement North/South Shuttle bus.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (34)
DETERMINATION
OF THE CITY OF CARSON'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION (PUBLIC SRVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DETERMINE
whether or not the city is going to co-sponsor the Philippine Independence Day
Celebration with the Filipino Independence Day Planning Committee.
2.
DETERMINE
the level of funding that the city is going to allocate for this event.
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 EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED
SESSION)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT