CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 15, 2008
Agenda posted - Approval of Executive
Session Agenda (Closed Session)
AGENDA POSTED: APRIL
10, 2008
“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
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (1)
LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS: ALL GROUPS / CITY MANAGER
/ 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, City Manager 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 COMMENDATION TO BE PRESENTED TO JEFFREY THOMAS, JR. FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS
B.
CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO RHEINA ALE FOR HER ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
SAMUEL
HIGUERA, CARSON STREET SCHOOL
INVOCATION:
NATE
RIDDICK, CHAIRPERSON, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
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:
MARCH
15, 2008 (ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING)
MARCH
24, 2008 (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. (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
ON RECALL PETITION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5)
RESOLUTION
NO. 08-056 OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98:
CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-056, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98, THE
CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT."
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to the League of
California Cities Board of Directors.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
APPROVAL
TO HOLD MEETINGS ENTITLED "MAYOR PRO TEM GIPSON'S MOBILE OFFICE ON
WHEELS" (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DIRECT
staff to place notification on Mayor Pro Tem Gipson's website.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
ANNUAL
REVIEW OF AVALON AT SOUTH BAY (CARSON MARKETPLACE) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
RESOLUTION
NO. 08-055, INTENT TO VACATE STAMPS DRIVE FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO LENARDO
DRIVE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-055, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE
STAMPS DRIVE FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO LENARDO DRIVE, AND SETTING A TIME AND A
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING HEREIN."
2.
SET
a Public Hearing for May 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-057, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PROPOSITION A GRANT PROGRAM."
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit the resolution to the Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite Burke and
Malaisha Hughes from the
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
APPROVAL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON'S NOMINEE FOR THE OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION DAY (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
Maria Pilapil as the city of
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (12)
RESOLUTION
NO. 08-058 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $687,931.92, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 077494 THROUGH 077770
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 ADOPT Resolution No. 08-009, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S
TOBACCO RETAILER'S PERMIT FEE."
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 INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 08-1406 (Exhibit No. 3), "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16700 S. AVALON BOULEVARD (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO.
158-08)."
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 INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 08-1407, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 157-07 AND CHANGING
THE ZONE DESIGNATION ON VARIOUS PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN CONFORMANCE
WITH THE GENERAL PLAN."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
OPEN
the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CONTINUE the Public Hearing to
May 6, 2008.
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (17)
CONSIDERATION
OF SUGGESTIONS REGARDING CONFIGURATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND
BOARDS (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
COMMISSION,
COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
Mayor
Dear to CONSIDER, APPOINT, or REAPPOINT members 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:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the proposed modifications to the First-Time Home Buyers Program:
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (CITY
CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REAFFIRM,
RE-DESIGNATE AND/OR DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated
Organizations listed on Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (CITY
CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
REAFFIRM,
RE-DESIGNATE AND/OR DESIGNATE members to the City Council Sub-committees listed
on Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22)
REVISITING
THE CITY OF CARSON CODE OF ETHICS (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
DISCUSS
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROPRIATE
$15,970.00 in FY 2008/09 to cover costs for the 2008 Carson Sister Cities
Association Student Cultural Exchange Program.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (24)
CITY
COUNCIL PLEDGE TO END THE SALE OF ALCOPOP BEVERAGES (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ALLOW
time for the City Council to sign the ceremonial pledge.
2.
APPROVE
the draft vendor pledge.
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. 08-1398, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES OPERATING
WITHIN THE CITY."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (27)
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