CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701
EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON,
CA 90745
June 5, 2007
Agenda posted - Approval of Executive
Session Agenda (Closed Session)
AGENDA POSTED: May31,
2007
“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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (RESOLUTION NO. 07-064) (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT COULD GIVE
RISE TO A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION IN TWO (2) CASES."
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS: ALL GROUPS / ELECTED
OFFICIALS
|
City Negotiators: |
City Manager, Administrative Services General Manager and Assistant City Attorney |
|
Employee Organizations: |
Unclassified, AME, Supervisors Association, Professional Association, AFSCME Local 809, ACE and Elected Officials |
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. INSTRUCT labor negotiators.
ACTION:
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.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENTS
Q.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
X.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
ROBERT
WARING, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CARSON
INVOCATION:
MINISTER
VERA LITTLE, GLOBAL 3 MINISTRIES
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. (3)
INTRODUCTION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
ITEM NO. (4)
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. (5)
RESOLUTION
NO. 07-067 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION
MONTH (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No.
07-067, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS THE 'NATIONAL MILITARY
MONTH'."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to prepare a cost analysis for a ceremony/event and present same to the
City Council for funding consideration.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
RESOLUTION
NO. 07-066 SUPPORTING S. 144 - MYNISHA'S LAW
(CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-066, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING SUPPORT OF S. 144 - MYNISHA'S
LAW, LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GANG VIOLENCE."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Senator Barbara Boxer,
Senator Dianne Feinstein and members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Committee on the Judiciary.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
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 Municipal Code.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C. FOR AUDITING
SERVICES (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the auditing services contract with Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C. for the city's
fiscal years ending June 30, 2007, with the option for two additional years
ending June 30, 2008 and 2009.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the contract following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specifications, estimates, Location Map and Location List, and order
the work for Project No. 1230: Annual
Overlay Program.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to advertise the work and call for bids for Project No. 1230: Annual Overlay Program.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specifications, estimates, Location Map and Location List, and order
the work for Project No. 964: Annual
Slurry Seal Program.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to advertise the work and call for bids for Project No. 964: Annual Slurry Seal Program.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
Tract Map No. 60237, located at 553 E. 213th 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. 60237.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROPRIATE
$133,000.00 from the unreserved, undesignated Gas Tax fund balance to augment
the amount currently budgeted for the signal maintenance contract for FY
2006/07.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13)
BOND
RELEASE; TRACT MAP NO. 60114: 235 E.
220TH STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the work as complete and ACCEPT the sewer improvements for public use.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the release of the surety bond in the amount of $131,700.00 for Tract Map No.
60114.
3.
INSTRUCT
the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal,
surety, and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the cooperation agreement between the Carson Redevelopment Agency and city of
Carson for design and construction of the Hemingway Park Pool for a
not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000.00.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the cooperation agreement with the city of Carson
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
an additional advance loan for $19,220.00 using redevelopment set-aside funds.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
renewal of the agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department,
in the amount of $64,000.00, from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, to
provide Gang Crime Suppression Program (GCSP) services to the city of Carson.
2.
APPROVE
renewal of the agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department,
in the amount of $64,000.00, from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, to
provide Gang Alternative Prevention Program (GAPP) services to the city of
Carson.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the GCSP and GAPP services agreements for FY 2007/08,
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (17)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (18)
RESOLUTION
NO. 07-065 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,445,959.34, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 071036 THROUGH 071421
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. (19)
COMMISSION,
COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to Consider and Appoint individuals to each of the following appointed
bodies in accordance with Ordinance No. 04-1325, with the approval of a
majority of the entire City Council present:
2.
- Planning Commission (9)
3.
- Parks And Recreation Commission (3
Remaining Appointments)
4.
- Environmental Commission (7)
5.
- Fine Arts And Historical Commission
(1 Remaining Appointment)
6.
- Human Relations Commission (7)
7.
- Citywide Advisory Commission (7)
8.
- Economic Development Commission (3
remaining appointments)
9.
- Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
(15):
10.
- At-Large Member (3)
11.
- At-Large Member (Alternate) (4)
12.
- Park Owner Member (2)
13.
- Park Owner Member (Alternate) (2)
14.
- Resident Homeowner Member (2)
15.
- Resident Homeowner Member (Alternate)
(2)
16.
- Public Works Commission (5)
17.
- Public Safety Commission (7)
18.
- Relocation Appeals Board (2)
19.
- Women's Issues Commission (7)
20.
- Veterans Affairs Commission (1
Remaining Appointment)
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPOINTMENT
by Mayor Dear of additional alternate member(s) and/or filling of vacancies to
the 40th Anniversary Steering Committee, with ratification by a majority of the
entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
ITEM NO. (21)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (CITY
CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
CONSIDER
changes, if necessary, to City Council Sub-Committees listed on Exhibit No. 1,
Listing of Active City Council Sub-Committees dated April 4, 2007.
2.
CONSIDER
changes, if necessary, to City Council Sub-Committees listed on Exhibit No. 2,
Listing of Inactive City Council Sub-Committees dated March 22, 2007.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22)
ANALYSIS
OF DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR IN GENERAL LAW CITIES AND ANALYSIS OF OPTION TO
BECOME A CHARTER CITY (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (23)
CONSIDERATION
OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE 2007 "JUNIOR NATIONAL YOUNG
LEADERS CONFERENCE" (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 07-1387, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING THE PROGRAM FOR THE
USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
33342.7."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 07-1388, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING THE PROGRAM FOR THE
USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
MERGED AND AMENDED PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
33342.7."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 07-1389, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING THE PROGRAM FOR THE
USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA NO. 4 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33342.7."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (28)
THIS
ITEM 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