CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701
EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON,
CA 90745
October 2, 2007
Agenda posted - Approval of Executive
Session Agenda (Closed Session)
AGENDA POSTED:
SEPTEMBER 27, 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. 07-129) (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-129, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION IN ONE CASE PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(c)."
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
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
TYLA
FULLER, 4TH GRADE, ANNALEE AVENUE SCHOOL
INVOCATION:
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 DR. MILDRED GARCIA, PRESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ
HILLS
ITEM NO. (4)
INTRODUCTION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
ITEM NO. (5)
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. (6)
STATUS
REPORT ON RECALL PETITION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESPONDING TO THE DISCOVERY OF A
POTENTIAL ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY INFESTATION IN AREAS OF THE CITY OF CARSON."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
FOLLOW-UP
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL: PRUDENTIAL
OVERALL SUPPLY UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES STRIKE (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-127 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
ADOPTION
OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-115 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS
(ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-115, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-126, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CARSON'S SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
STATUS
REPORT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13)
APPROVAL
OF TRACT MAP NO. 60639: DEVELOPMENT OF
40 ATTACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 643 E.
223RD STREET (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
Tract Map No. 60639, located at 643 E. 223rd 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. 60639.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-124, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT
AT 25 MILES PER HOUR ON CARRIAGEDALE DRIVE BETWEEN FIGUEROA STREET AND FRIGATE
AVENUE, ON 231ST STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE, AND ON
CAROLDALE AVENUE BETWEEN 228TH STREET AND 234TH STREET."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
Tract Map No. 53709, located at 1216 E. Carson 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. 53709.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
INSTRUCT
staff to advertise for street sweeping services.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
representation by Burhenn & Gest LLP to file a test claim for reimbursement
of the cost of unfunded mandates with the Commission on State Mandates and/or
to represent the city in all other related matters, with the understanding that
the city's share of the cost is not anticipated to not exceed $7,500.00.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with Burhenn &
Gest LLP, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
AUTHORIZATION
TO INITIATE THE 2008-2014 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
PROCESS (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DIRECT
staff to initiate the Housing Element Update by transmitting the Request for
Proposals (RFP) to qualified consulting firms.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
ESTABLISHING
STANDARD DIMENSIONS AND VERBIAGE ON MEMORIAL PLAQUES INSTALLED ADJACENT TO A
MEMORIAL TREE (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REFER
this issue to the Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion, and return
with a recommendation for City Council consideration.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
ESTABLISHING
GUIDELINES FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CITY PARK BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN OR ORGANIZATION
(PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REFER
this issue to the Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion, and return
with a recommendation for City Council consideration.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21)
APPROVAL
OF RECOMMENDED SENIOR CITIZEN RECOGNITION HONOREES (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the list of honorees for the 8th Annual Senior Citizen Recognition Awards Banquet
as listed in Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22)
FUNDING
TEN ADDITIONAL MEALS TO CARSON SENIORS THROUGH THE YMCA MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAM
(PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
funding an additional 10 meals per day to Carson seniors at a cost of
$11,670.00 per year.
2.
APPROPRIATE
$11,670.00 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to cover the
costs of funding 10 additional meals per day to Carson seniors.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (23)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (24)
RESOLUTION
NO. 07-123 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $747,603.21 DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 073528 THROUGH 073849
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.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the continued Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the continued
Public Hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 07-1391, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CHANGE OF ZONING ON VARIOUS
PROPERTIES FROM MH-D (MANUFACTURING, HEAVY - DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW) TO ML-D
(MANUFACTURING, LIGHT - DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW) AND ML-D (MANUFACTURING, LIGHT -
DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW) TO OS (OPEN SPACE), ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 154-07."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
OPEN
the continued Public Hearing and CONTINUE the Public Hearing to October 16,
2007.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 07-114, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65089."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
PROVIDE
comments and direct the City Manager to write a letter to Caltrans with the
city comments regarding the Draft EIR/EIS for the Schuyler Heim Bridge
Replacement & SR-47 Expressway Project.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AFFIRM
that city staff has investigated all reasonable measures to remove or reduce
nuisance water flows entering Sun Ray Manor from the adjacent Sea Country Homes
subdivision; and found that none were reasonably implementable.
2.
DIRECT
the city of Carson Public Works Division to continue to conduct the enhanced
nuisance water mitigation efforts mentioned in this report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (31)
COMMISSION,
COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to REVIEW, RECONFIRM or CONSIDER appointments to the Commissions,
Committees, and Boards in accordance with Ordinance No. 04-1330, with the
approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, as listed on Exhibit
No. 1.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
That
Mayor Dear MAKE appointments to the Committee subject to confirmation by the
City Council.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (33)
SUPPORT
TO RENAME THE COMMUNITY CENTER THE "JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY
CENTER AT CARSON" (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
CONSIDER
renaming the Carson Community Center the "Juanita Millender-McDonald
Community Center at Carson."
2.
REVIEW
the depictions and cost estimates and DETERMINE which wall(s) the new lettering
should appear.
3.
CONSIDER
installing a plaque at the center dedicating the building to the legacy of
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald.
4.
APPROPRIATE
the designated amount from the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance to
cover the costs of the lettering and installation.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the November Meeting Schedule as follows:
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (35)
CITY
COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING REQUESTS FOR FUNDING FROM OUTSIDE ENTITIES (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
REAFFIRM
the City Council's desire that requests for funding from outside entities only
be considered as part of the annual budget deliberations.
2.
PROVIDE
direction regarding any categories of funding and any corresponding funding
limits for which future requests will be considered.
3.
INSTRUCT
staff to prepare and present a draft Standard Management Procedure (SMP),
reflecting Council's direction, for the City Council's consideration within 60
days.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
That
Mayor Dear MAKE appointments to the Committee subject to confirmation by the
City Council.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (37)
USE
OF THE CITY SEAL FOR NON-SPONSORED CITY EVENTS (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
ADHERE
to Standard Management Procedure 1.56 and Carson Municipal Code Sections 4133
and 4134 in all printed materials.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (38)
UPDATE
ON THE TOWN HALL MEETING HELD SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007 (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
ALLOW
the report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
ALLOW
the report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (40)
INTERIM
GUIDELINES REGARDING CITY COUNCIL PROTOCOL REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATES, PLAQUES
AND KEYS TO THE CITY (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DISCUSS
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (41)
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