CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701
EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON,
CA 90745
May 6, 2008
Agenda posted - Approval of Executive
Session Agenda (Closed Session)
AGENDA POSTED: MAY 1,
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)
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957):
1.
Title: City Manager
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City Negotiators: |
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Employee Organizations: |
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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:
TYLER
HARPER, BONITA STREET SCHOOL
INVOCATION:
PASTOR
DANIEL SANTA CRUZ, VICTORY OUTREACH COMMUNITY CENTER
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:
TUESDAY,
APRIL 15, 2008 (REGULAR)
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.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
as complete Project No. 1230: Annual
Overlay Program, Citywide.
2.
AUTHORIZE
staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5)
STATUS
ON RECALL PETITION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
CONSIDERATION
OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 190:
VETERANS METERED PARKING EXEMPTION PROGRAM (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
SUPPORT
AB 190: Veterans Metered Parking
Exemption Program.
2.
DIRECT
staff to transmit a letter of support to the California Assembly Majority
Leader Karen Bass.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7)
APPROVAL
OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
the Fourth Amendment and Extension of City Manager Employment Agreement.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8)
AWARD
OF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDER CONTRACT (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a three-year contract with a total estimated value of $51,000.00 to Western
Medical Group as the city's medical services provider for the period May 1,
2008 through April 30, 2011 with two one-year extension options.
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.
AWARD
a purchase contract to Best Contracting Services Inc., in the amount of
$57,841.33.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in an estimated amount of $8,676.20 (15%) for
unforeseen construction repair work that may be required to complete the
project.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10)
STATUS
REPORT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
AWARD
OF CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a contract for Street Sweeping Services to the lowest responsible bidder,
Nationwide Environmental Services, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30,
2011, in the amount of $731,420.00 per year, with an optional one-time
three-year renewal.
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.
AWARD
a construction contract for Project No. 843 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(012)]: Figueroa Street Improvements from Victoria
Street to Alondra Boulevard, in the amount of $409,270.00, to the lowest
responsible bidder, Sully-Miller Contracting Company.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $81,854.00 (20%) for change orders
such as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure,
conflicts and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to
complete this project.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13)
ACCEPT
AS COMPLETE - PROJECT NO. 1227: CONCRETE
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT
as complete Project No. 1227: Concrete
Reconstruction Program.
2.
APPROVE
Payment to American Contractors Indemnity Company, the bonding company for
Project No. 1227: Concrete
Reconstruction Program, in the amount of $126,056.64.
3.
AUTHORIZE
staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a construction contract for Project No. 1145:
Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Main Street and 231st
Street, in the amount of $134,853.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Steiny
and Company, Inc.
2.
AUTHORIZE
construction contingencies in the amount of $13,485.00 (10%) for change orders
such as substructure conflicts and other unforeseen construction work that may
be required to complete this project.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No.
1272: Figueroa Street Frontage Road
Median Improvements from Galavan Street to 230th Street.
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to advertise the work and call for bids for Project No. 1272: Figueroa Street Frontage Road Median
Improvements from Galavan Street to 230th Street.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (17)
RESOLUTION
NO. 08-061 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,003,966.49, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 077771 THROUGH 078133
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:
ITEM NO. (19)
RESOLUTION
NO. 08-060, PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE STAMPS DRIVE FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO LENARDO
DRIVE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
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. 08-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE ENTIRE
LENGTH OF STAMPS DRIVE FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO ITS EASTERLY INTERSECTION WITH
LENARDO DRIVE, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN."
ACTION:
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.
APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit No. 671-07, subject to the conditions of approval
attached as Exhibit "B" to the Resolution.
3.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
671-07 TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRE-FABRICATED OFFICE BUILDING ON AN
ORGANIC REFUSE LANDFILL DESIGNATED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19200 MAIN STREET."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)
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. (22)
MOBILEHOME
PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPOINTMENT
of one At-Large Member (Alternate) of the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
for a term ending March 31, 2009 by Mayor Dear with the approval of a majority
of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
2.
APPOINTMENT
of one Resident Homeowner Member to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board for
a term ending March 31, 2009 by Mayor Dear with the approval of a majority of
the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
3.
APPOINTMENT
of one Park Owner Member (Alternate) to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
for a term ending March 31, 2009 by Mayor Dear with the approval of a majority
of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
4.
APPOINTMENT
of one Park Owner Member to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board for a term
ending March 31, 2009 by Mayor Dear with the approval of a majority of the
entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (23)
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. (24)
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:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (27)
CONSIDERATION
OF A CITY CHILD IDENTIFICATION, PROTECTION & SAFETY PROGRAM (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (29)
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