CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701
EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON,
CA 90745
July 5, 2006
Agenda posted - JUNE 29, 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
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 06-073 (CITY ATTORNEY)
One
matter of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a): County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 8 v.
city of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS093548.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No.
06-073, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
ONE MATTER OF EXISTING LITIGATION: COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 8 V.
CITY OF CARSON, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BS093548."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS
City Negotiators: |
City Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and Assistant City Attorney |
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)
5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A.
CEREMONIAL
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT:
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
TINA KEELY
B. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO
AT&T/SBC FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IN THE CORPORATE AREA
TO BE RECEIVED BY CREASIE ADAMS, AREA MANAGER, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, AT&T
C. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO DR. GARNETT
NEWCOMBE, PRESIDENT/CEO, HUMAN POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS, RECIPIENT OF THE MAKE
MINE A $MILLION BUSINESS AWARD
D. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO MEL TURNER
IN RECOGNITION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM A SECOND CAREER
E. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 2006 AS
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH TO BE RECEIVED BY NATE RIDDICK, CHAIRMAN, PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AND LULA-DAVIS HOLMES, RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
MS.
VERONICA GIPSON, 1st CHAIRPERSON, YOUTH COMMISSION
INSPIRATIONAL:
REV.
MAJOR JOHNSON, BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER
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)
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.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CIYT
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
GANG SUPPRESSION, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION TAX ACT."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
attendance by the Women's Issues Commissioners at the Governor and First Lady's
Conference on Women: Connect Today.Seize
Tomorrow n September 26, 2006 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
an extension to the Temporary Employee Employment Contract (the
"Contract") with Duane K. Munson, covering the period August 1, 2006
through December 31, 2006 in an amount not-to-exceed $66,000.00.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the extension to the Contract after approval as to form by
the City Attorney
ACTION:
JOINT ITEM WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
as complete Project No. 233: Traffic
Signal Installation at the intersection of Wilmington Avenue and 233 Street.
2.
AUTHORIZE
staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
STATUS
REPORT ON AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH CONCERNS AT DEL AMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
INTEGRATED
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RATE
ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
an increase of 6.4% ($0.79 per month, $9.48 per year) for FY 2006/07 for
Integrated Residential Waste Management Services.
2.
APPROVE
an increase of 10.74% to the Integrated Commercial/Industrial Waste Management
Services price matrix for the FY 2006/07.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the city of
Carson
2.
and
Lisa J. Renken, dated September 1, 2005.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between the city of Carson and Lisa J. Renken, dated September 1, 2005, after
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute a new Consulting Services Agreement between the city of
Carson and Lisa J. Renken for the period September 1, 2006 through August 31,
2007, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
REAPPOINTMENT
OF J. PRAISLEY SMITH TO THE CARSON/LOMITA/TORRANCE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT NETWORK
BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REAPPOINT
J. Praisley Smith as a Full Board Member representing the Carson Community
Based Organization seat.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
APPROVAL
OF FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR THE CARSON SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the Carson Symphony Orchestra contract in the amount of $49,000.00 for the
period of July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the contract following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
MIDNIGHT
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
Take
the following actions:
1.
APPROPRIATE
$15,821.47 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance and transfer
to Public Services account number 01901001 to cover the cost for Public
Services staff, sheriff's personnel, and facilities rental costs for the
Midnight Basketball tournament.
2.
DIRECT
the Public Services workgroup, consisting of Youth Services officers and
recreation staff under the direction of Councilmember Gipson to conduct and
facilitate this program.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13)
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RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (14)
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-072 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $858,447.74, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 064826 THROUGH 065072.
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. (15)
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
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
15.
" Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
16.
" Veterans Affairs Commission
17.
" Youth Commission
18.
" Beautification Committee
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
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:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (17)
MOBILEHOME
PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DISCUSS
the proposed school district boundary realignment.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-071, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING ITS INTENT TO PREPARE AND
PROCESS AN APPLICATION BEFORE THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY COMMITTEE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION TO TRANSFER GEOGRAPHIC
TERRITORY FROM THE COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
EXPERT CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THE SAME."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
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RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items)
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)
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED
SESSION)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT