CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE
AS
SEPTEMBER
2, 2008
5:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
CLOSED SESSION
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
5:45
P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
CEREMONIAL
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A.
CERTIFICATES
OF APPOINTMENT
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00
P.M.
FLAG SALUTE:
ROANNE
CARANDANG, CSCA STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE VICE-CHAIRPERSON, YOUTH AFFAIRS
INVOCATION:
FATHER
OWEN DE SOUZA, ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
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 give
them to the
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
JUNE 17, 2008 (REGULAR)
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 18, 2008 (SPECIAL JOINT)
TUESDAY,
JULY 1, 2008 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
JULY 8, 2008 (SPECIAL)
TUESDAY,
JULY 15, 2008 (REGULAR)
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 23, 2008 (SPECIAL)
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 23, 2008 (SPECIAL JOINT)
TUESDAY,
AUGUST 5, 2008 (SPECIAL 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
INTRODUCTIONS
(Items 1-2B)
ITEM NO. (1)
INTRODUCTION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
ITEM NO. (2)
EMPLOYEE
INTRODUCTIONS
NEW BUSINESS CONSENT
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.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT (Items 3-19)
These
items are considered to be routine items of Council/Agency business and have,
therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.
If Council/Agency 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.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-104, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE
07-0041, THE PREVENTION OF FARM ANIMAL CRUELTY ACT."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Paul Shapiro, Senior
Director of the U.S. Humane Society, Senator Jenny Oropeza, Assemblymember
Warren Furutani and Secretary of State Debra Bowen.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (4)
STATUS
REPORT ON RECALL ELECTION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
2.
APPROVE
a transfer of $1,200.00 from the city's contingency account to cover the costs
of becoming a member of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability in order
to participate in the Climate Protection Campaign to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions for 2008/09.
3.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-105, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE
CITY OF CARSON IN THE CITIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6)
CONSIDERATION
OF ST. PHILOMENA CATHOLIC CHURCH'S REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL PERMIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
St. Philomena Catholic Church's application for a carnival permit for Friday,
September 12, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13th from
12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 14th from 12:00 noon to 10:00
p.m., contingent upon approvals being received from all inspecting agencies.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 08-103, "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:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the three-year agreement with JAM Fire Protection, Inc. to provide alarm
systems services for the city of
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (9)
STATUS
REPORT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with KEC Engineers,
Inc. to reflect an increase in the scope of work for a negotiated fee
not-to-exceed $36,000.00.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the attached Agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $79,325.00 with Willdan
Engineering to initiate the preparation of the Housing Element Update.
2.
APPROPRIATE
$4,325.00 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to augment the
amount currently budgeted for the preparation of the Housing Element Update.
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
Amendment 2 to the Workforce Investment Act agreement with the city of
2.
APPROVE
Amendment 3 to the Workforce Investment Act agreement with the city of
3.
APPROVE
the LA County Youth Jobs Program agreement with the city of
4.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreements after approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
a one-year Consultant Retainer Agreement with Barr & Clark, Inc., in an
amount not-to-exceed $76,170.00 for lead-based paint inspection and project
coordination services.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15)
CONSIDER
DISCUSSION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2008 AND 2009 SAMOAN FLAG DAY
CELEBRATIONS (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
DIRECT
staff to determine the appropriate level of Sheriff's personnel and associated
costs for the proposed 2009 Samoan Flag Day Celebration.
2.
DIRECT
staff to report back to Council within 60 days with a recommendation as to what
the city's financial commitment should be for the proposed 2009 event.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE
and RENEW the agreement for an additional one-year period with International
Services, Inc., to provide parking enforcement services for the city of
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (17)
STATUS
OF THE TRANSITION OF THE CITY OF CARSON'S FARMER'S MARKET TO THE SOUTHBAY
PAVILION (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE this report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
CONSIDERATION
OF REPAINTING THE ROOTS AND WINGS MURAL AT ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
REFER
this item to the Fine Arts and Historical Commission for discussion.
2.
SUBMIT
the recommendation of the Fine Arts and Historical Commission to the City
Council at a future meeting.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item
20)
ITEM NO. (20)
RESOLUTION
NO. 08-108 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,700,681.32, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 079928 THROUGH 080578
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 21-22)
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
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. 08-106, "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 AND ADOPTING THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22)
PUBLIC
HEARING TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 08-1411 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
OPEN
the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 08-1411, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE - TITLES 26, 27, 28, 29 AND 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, AS AMENDED, INCORPORATING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING,
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE CODES, RESPECTIVELY."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS (Items 23)
ITEM NO. (23)
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.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION (Item 24-26)
ITEM NO. (24)
CONSIDERATION
OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-107 DECLARING THE CITY OF CARSON AS A DRUG-FREE CITY (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
CONSIDER
and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Ordinance No. 08-1413U, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE IX BY ADDING SECTION 9122.9,
SECTION 9138.72, AND SECTION 9182.31 AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV BY ADDING CHAPTER
14 TO THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESIDENCE AND LOITERING RESTRICTIONS
FOR SEX OFFENDERS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND
ORDINANCE
SECOND
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION