CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
June 7, 2006
Agenda posted - Approval of Executive
Session Agenda (Closed Session)
AGENDA POSTED: JUNE 1,
2006
“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
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR AN EXECUTIVE 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
|
City Negotiators: |
City
Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and |
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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
A.
CEREMONIAL
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
FLORANTE
CABANATAN
PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
B. RECOGNITION OF FORMER COMMISSIONERS:
PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REYNALDO
T. MONZON
SENIOR
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION
ELEANOR
LOOCK
VETERANS
AFFAIRS COMMISSION
CARL E.
ROBINSON, SR.
C. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED
TO THE CARSON GRADUATES OF WILLENBERG SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER TO BE RECEIVED
BY TODD GAMBLE, LINDY JO GREEN, ENRIQUE MALDONADO, CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON, JUAN
GONZALEZ, FRANCISCO ANDRADE, BRANDY JAMES AND MATTHEW COX
D. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED
TO HELEN R. MAXWELL FOR HER COMMUNITY SERVICE
E. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED
TO JUANITA MATTHEWS UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE,
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION DEPARTMENT (REPREAT PRESENTATION: PREVIOUSLY
PRESENTED ON MAY 20, 2006)
F. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE
PRESENTED TO VERGIE SEYMORE AND RAFINA "PENNY" E. YAN, RECIPIENTS OF
THE 41ST ANNUAL OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION DAY AWARD
G. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED
TO GREGORY KONTOS, OWNER, COLUMBUS RESTAURANT COMMEMORATING 24 YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE CITY TO CARSON
H. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 2006 AS
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH TO BE RECEIVED BY TERRY WILLIAMS, RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST
AND ULI FE'ESAGO, PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF CARSON
EMPLOYEE SAFETY COMMITTEE
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:
May
11, 2006 (Adjourned Regular Joint)
May
15, 2006 (Adjourned Regular Joint)
May
16, 2006 (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. (4)
WESTMED
(AMBULANCE SERVICE) PRESENTATION
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:
1.
REFER
to the City,Council Technology Committee the feasibility of establishing a city
of
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
REQUEST
FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LNAP) FUNDING (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the request of Mayor Dear for financial assistance in the amount of $500.00 for
Current Affairs Foundation.
2.
APPROVE
the request of Councilman Gipson for financial assistance in the amount of
$500.00 for Current Affairs Foundation.
3.
APPROVE
the request of Councilman Gipson for financial assistance in the amount of
$1,000.00 for Bridges Economic Development Corporation.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
SOUTH
COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
SUPPORT
H.R. 9, "The Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting
Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006."
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit letters supporting passage of H.R. 9 to Congressmember F.
James Sensenbrenner and Congressmember Juanita Millender-McDonald.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-061, 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1542, THAT
WOULD REQUIRE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE A SECURE AND CONVENIENT WAY FOR
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS, THROUGH REGISTERED LOCKSMITHS, ACCESS TO INFORMATION NEEDED
TO HAVE REPLACEMENT CAR KEYS OR OTHER FUNCTIONALLY SIMILAR DEVICE MADE 24 HOURS
A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK."
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit the resolution to the Automobile Club of Southern Califonria,
Senator Carole Migden, Assemblymember Mark Ridley-Thomas, State Senator Sheila
Kuehl, Assemblymember Dennis Lee Mountjou, Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza, State Senator
Debra Bowen and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the additional task of completing legal descriptions of Area Nos. 2, 3, 4, and
5 that meet LAFCO and SBE requirements into the approved (unexecuted) agreement
with Dudek & Associates.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute an agreement prepared by the City Attorney that
incorporates the legal description task into the approved (unexecuted)
agreement.
3.
APPROPRIATE
$49,670.00 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to cover the
additional cost for LAFCO and SBE required legal descriptions for Area Nos. 2,
3, 4, and 5.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE NEW JOB SPECIFICATION OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTIONS OFFICER."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
APPLICATION
FOR FIREWORKS STORAGE PERMITS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the issuance of a Fireworks Storage Permit to the Carson High Boosters Club,
Inc., the Kiwanis Club and the Filipino Community of Carson Inc., contingent
upon their compliance with Section 3101.8 of the Carson Municipal Code.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13)
ORGANIZATIONS
AND SERVICE CLUBS REQUEST TO OPERATE FIREWORKS STANDS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the applicants contingent upon their compliance with all governing rules and
regulations, approvals from all inspecting agencies and the applicants' attendance at a Fireworks Stand Operators'
Safety Seminar and Orientation Session as mandated by Section 3101.5(e) of the
Carson Municiple Code.
ACTION:
JOINT ITEM WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
a new contract with MDG Associates, Inc., in the amount of $385,000 for a one
year term with option to extend for one additional year.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the consultant agreement in the amount of $385,000 between
MDG Associates, Inc., and the City Council after approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specifications and estimates for Project No. 1141.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to advertise the work and call for bids for Project No. 1141: Installation of left turn phases on the
traffic signal at the intersection of 223rd and Bonita Streets.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-065 SUPPORTING SENATOR OBAMA'S LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO
THE POSTAL SERVICE RULE (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATION NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (17)
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-062, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,109,289.47, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 064193 THROUGH 064620.
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.
JOINT ITEM WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the joint public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the joint public
hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-059,"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE KAJIKAWA TRUST DATED JULY 20, 1988 FOR SALE OF
AGENCY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT 600, 610 WEST CARSON STREET AND SUBSEQUENT LEASE OF
KAJIKAWA-OWNED LAND AT 21723 AND 21725 FIGUEROA STREET AND 600, 610 WEST CARSON
STREET (PROJECT AREA 1)"
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the aforementioned agreement following approval as to form
by the City Attorney
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (19)
APPOINTMENTS
BY MAYOR DEAR TO THE CITY OF CARSON 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STEERING
COMMITTEE (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPOINTMENT
by Mayor Dear of additional individuals to serve as members of the 40th
Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee, with the approval of a majority of
the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
City Council Committees listed on Exhibit 1, respectively.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21)
REVIEW,
RECONFIRM OR CONSIDER COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to REVIEW, RECONFIRM or CONSIDER appointments to the following:
2.
- Planning Commission
3.
- Parks and Recreation Commission
4.
- Environmental Commission
5.
- Fine Arts and Historical Commission
6.
- Human Relations Commission
7.
- Citywide Advisory Commission
8.
- Economic Development Commission
9.
- Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board (Park
Owner Member) - one (1) vacancy with unexpired term ending 3/31/07 (Barbara
Marsteen)
10.
- Public Relations Commission
11.
- Public Works Commission
12.
- Public Safety Commission
13.
- Relocation Appeals Board - one (1) vacancy
with unexpired term ending 3/31/07 (Florante Cabanatan)
14.
- Women's Issues Commission - one (1) vacancy
with unexpired term ending 3/31/07 (Tina Keely)
15.
- Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - one
(1) vacancy with unexpired term ending 3/31/07 (Eleanor Loock)
16.
- Veterans Affairs Commission - one (1)
vacancy with unexpired term ending 3/31/07 (Carl E. Robinson, Sr.)
17.
- Youth Commission
18.
- Beautification Committee
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DISCUSS
the merits of implementing a Tabacco Retailers Permit Program and direct staff
to prepare and bring back an ordinance for Council approval, if it is
determined that Council wishes to implement such a program.
2.
REVIEW
the Carson Municipal Code to determine the adequacy of current zoning,
regulations associated with primary tobacco sales and provide direction to
staff as deemed necessary.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (23)
REJECTION
OF BIDS - PROJECT NO. 979: CONCRETE
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
REJECT
all bids for Project No. 979: Concrete
Reconstruction Program.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to re-advertise in September 2006 after combining the FY 2005/06 Concrete
Reconstruction Program funds with the FY 2006/07 Program funds to obtain an
economy of scale and in an effort to receive more competitive bids
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DENY
the fee waiver request in the amount of $5,601.39 from Sining Kambayoka
Cultural Arts Foundation.
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND
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