CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701
EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON,
CA 90745
September 19, 2006
Agenda posted - Approval of Executive
Session Agenda (Closed Session)
AGENDA POSTED:
SEPTEMBER 14, 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION) (Items) 5:00
P.M. – 5:45 P.M.
Legal Counsel
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 06-120 (CITY ATTORNEY)
One
matter of existing litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-120, "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: LA MIRADA V. CITY OF CARSON CASE NO.
BC-248284."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED
SESSION)
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION)
5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A.
CEREMONIAL
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT:
MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
MAURICE GRAHAM
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
RAYMOND GREEN
DONALD TAYLOR
TERESA
WILLIAMSON
B. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO HASSAN
BASS FOR HEROIC AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE
C. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE
PRESENTED TO MEMBERS OF THE CARSON WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
D. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE
PRESENTED TO
DEL AMO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR HIGH ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX (API)
TO BE RECEIVED BY CHERYL BECERRA, PRINCIPAL
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
KANESHA
POMPEY, YOUTH COMMISSIONER
INVOCATION:
REV.
MIKE GARDNER, CARSON BIBLE CHURCH
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
ITEM NO. (3)
EMPLOYEE
INTRODUCTIONS
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. (4)
STATUS
REPORT: 21300 SOUTH WIMINGTON AVENUE, 1802 EAST CARSON STREET, AND 21943 SOUTH
WILMINGTON AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No 06-114, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 87,
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY. RESEARC , PRODUCTION, INCENTIVES. TAX ON CALIFORNIA OIL PRODUCERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
STATUTE."
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit the resolution to the Californias for Clean Energy,
Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza, and State Senator Debra Bowen.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
SUPPORT
OF STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BONDS:
PROPOSITIONS 1A AND 1B (RESOLUTION NO. 06-117) (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-117, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE
INFRASTRUCTURE BONDS PROPOSITIONS 1A AND 1B."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to the Los Angeles Metropolitan
Transit Authority, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, members of the Los
Angeles County State Legislative Delegation, League of California Cities
Executive Director Chris McKenzie, South Bay COG, California Contract Cities,
California Transportation Commission, Assemblymember Oropeza, Senator Debra
Bowen, State Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, State Assembly Speaker Fabian
Nunez, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the applicant's request and authorize the Revenue Manager to issue a statement
of pubic convenience or necessity on the appicant's behalf.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
APPROVAL
TO AWARD TWO PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR COPIERS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a purchase contract to Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA Inc., in the
amount of $89,561.72, for the purchase of nine convenience copiers for various
city work groups.
2.
AWARD
a purchase contact to Canon Business Solutions - West, Inc., in the amount of
$62,431.75, for the purchase of two copiers for use in the Central Services
reproduction section.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
staff to submit a request to the State of California Department of Parks and
Recreation to reallocate the grant funds in the amount of $410,000.00 from the
Per Capita Grant Program Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean
Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002 from the Hemingway Park Pool
Project to the completed Stevenson Park Gymnasium Project.
2.
AUTHORIZE
staff to submit a request to the State of California Department of Parks and
Recreation to reallocate the grant funds in the amount of $252,372.00 from the
Roberti Z'berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Grant Program Block
Grants Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2002 from the Hemingway Park Pool Project to the
completed Stevenson Park Gymnasium Project.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the Agreement for Consulting Services with AIM to prepare an application for
permit coverage, and monitoring and reporting program in the not to exceed
amount of $23,000.00.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the Agreement for Consulting Services following approval
as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement by and between the
City of Carson Marketplace, LLC for the City of Carson Community Facilities
District No. 2006-1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-118 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ORDERING THE EXECUTION
OF THAT CERTAIN DEPOSIT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CARSON MARKETPLACE,
LLC AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
ACTION:
THIS IS A JOINT ITEM WITH
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM #
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
a rehabilitation grant for $10,000.00.00 from Community Development Block Grant
Funds ("CDBG") and a loan for $31,490.00 using redevelopment
set-aside funds.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to sign and execute the Contract for Loan Guarantee Assistance, the
Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant Agreement and all documents
required to obtain the respective funds, following approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
Commissioners Vergie Seymore, Margie Mayhams and Mona Porotesano to attend the
2006 AARP Annual Conference.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15)
APPROVAL
OF RECOMMENDED SENIORS FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT THE SENIOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY
(PUBIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the recommended list of honorees for the Senior Recognition Ceremony.
2.
a. Harold Banks g. Carol Parks
3.
b. Ana Cariaso h. Raymond L. (Ray) Parks
4.
c. Arlo Dundas i. Francis Poblete
5.
d. Gloria Estrada j. James
Thomas
6.
e. Patricia Evans k. Wilma
Wilson
7.
f. Eleanor Loock l. Rufina "Penny" Yan
8.
APPROVE
a special recognition to former Councilmember Kay Calas.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
THIS
NUMBER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (17)
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-116, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $709,292.31, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 066305 THROUGH 066537.
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.
THIS IS A JOINT ITEM WITH
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM #
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.
APPROVE
the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement after approval
as to form by the City Attorney.
4.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 06-110, "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 VENTMAC SOUL FOOD, INC. FOR THE SUBLEASE AND SUBSUBLEASE OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 335 E. ALBERTONI STREET, SUITE 300 (PROJECT AREA 1)."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (19)
STATUS
REPORT ON AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH CONCERNS AT DEL AMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PUBLIC
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE report.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (20)
PROPOSED
RULES OF DECORUM FOR CARSON CITY OFFICIALS (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
ALLOW
the presentation.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21)
RE-INTRODUCTION
OF ORDINANCE NO. 06-1354 ESTABLISHING A REGULATORY PERMIT PROCESS FOR FILMING
(ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and RE-INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 06-1354, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PERMIT
PROCESS FOR FILMING WITHIN THE CITY."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22)
NEWSLETTER
FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DO
NOT APPROVE the publishing of a Public Works Commission newsletter.
2.
INCLUDE
Public Works Commission news and information in "The Carson Report"
and on the city's web site.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 06-1361, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CARSON MERGED AND AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2), AND AMENDING RELATED
ORDINANCES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 06-1362, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6 (e)(2) AND AMENDING RELATED ORDINANCES IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 06-1358, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9201.7.3,
AND ADOPTING IN ITS PLACE ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 2, PART 9, CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 9202.1 THROUGH 9209.6 CONCERNING MOBILHOME PARK CONVERSIONS."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26)
THIS
NUMBER INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
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