CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

 

THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR

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APRIL 20, 2010

 

5:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA POSTED:  APRIL 16, 2010

“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 CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:

 

CLOSED SESSION (Items 1-4) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

 

Legal Counsel

ITEM NO. (1)                        CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-038 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-038, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ONE (1) MATTER OF EXISTING LITIGATION:  CARSON HARBOR VILLAGE, LTD. V. CITY OF CARSON, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO.

2.                  BS112239 AND SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT COURT, CASE NO. B211777."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (2)                        CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-046 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-046, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ONE (1) MATTER OF EXISTING LITIGATION:  MALDONADO V. CITY OF CARSON, LASC CASE NO. BC426014."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (3)                        PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957)  (CITY MANAGER)MEET and CONFER.

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

ACTION:

 

ITEM NO. (4)                        NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM ACQUISITION OF 3 HOUSES  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)HOLD a closed session and DISCUSS the following properties:

HOLD a closed session and DISCUSS the following properties:

1 Eastridge Lane (Scottsdale Community), Carson 90745

21728 S. Grace Street, Carson 90745

200 W. Clarion Drive, Carson 90745

4547 S. Cardwell Avenue, Lynwood 90262

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION)

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

 

5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

 

 

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

 


FLAG SALUTE:       MIKAELA FOISIA, CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY SCHOOL

 

INVOCATION:        On May 16, 2006, the City Council unanimously approved the offering of a brief invocation at the commencement of all meetings of the City Council or Redevelopment Agency.  In doing so, the City Council is cognizant of its legal obligation to assure that such invocations are “legislative prayers,” and that they do not purport to advance any particular religion or religious denomination.

 

Consistent with the so-called “Burbank” prayer decision, the City Council hereby admonishes those who offer invocations to do so consistent with the current state of the law – meaning that an invocation must not be used to identify, advance, or urge a particular religious denomination, or identify a specific religion’s deity.  This evening we are pleased that our invocation will be offered by: ROLANDO RAGANAS, UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH

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 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:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010   (ADJOURNED 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 given to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting.

 

INTRODUCTIONS

INTRODUCTIONS (Items 5-6)

ITEM NO. (5)                        INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

ITEM NO. (6)                        EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

This is the appropriate time for members of the general public to address the Council/Agency  on items not on the posted Agenda but are items of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council/Agency.  Any person wishing to speak at this time is requested to complete a Speaker Form, available on the podium or by the Public Agenda Binder in the Council Chamber.  ORAL COMMENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.  Under the provisions of the Brown Act, no action can be taken on these items, and there can be no dialogue or discussion of the items with the Council/Agency other than to place it on the Agenda for a future meeting if appropriate.  


NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 7-18)              

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.

ITEM NO. (7)                        REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PROPOSED CARSON HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD IMPROVEMENTS  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8)                        SUPPORT TO RENAME THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT CARSON TO THE "CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD CARSON COMMUNITY CENTER"  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  REFER to the Landscape and Monument City Council sub-committee.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9)                        SUPPORT TO ANNEX THE PROPERTY WEST OF THE CARSON BORDER TO THE CITY OF CARSON  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  REFER to the Government Organization City Council sub-committee.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10)                    CONSIDER DISCUSSION ON CREATING A SCULPTURE GARDEN IN THE CITY OF CARSON  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  REFER to the City Council Landscape and Monument and Policy sub-committees.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11)                    CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-033 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS  (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-033, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12)                    CONSIDERATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUANCE PROCESS  (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13)                    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-041, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON PARCEL MAP NO. 62011; AND RESOLUTION NO. 10-042, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NO. 62011 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-041, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON PARCEL MAP NO. 62011."

2.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-042, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8); THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA; AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NO. 62011 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14)                    CONSIDERATION OF A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ON DEL AMO BOULEVARD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH TAJAUTA AVENUE  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                              DENY the request to paint a pedestrian crosswalk on Del Amo Boulevard at its intersection with Tajauta Avenue.

2.                  DIRECT staff to install Pedestrian Crossing warning signs on both directions of Del Amo Boulevard at Tajauta Avenue.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15)                    CONSIDER AN AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1922:  TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE AND HELMICK STREET  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AWARD a construction contract for Project No. 1922:  Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Central Avenue and Helmick Street in the amount of $102,861.00, to the lowest responsible bidder, Steiny & Company, Inc.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies, if necessary, in the amount of $15,429.00 (15%) 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 contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16)                    CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BUSINESS SEATS OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPOINT Brian Raber and Dobard to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board as recommended by the Economic Development Commission.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17)                    CONSIDER SUPPORT FOR THE LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  ENDORSE the proposed strategic plan for economic development.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18)                    THIS ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Items 19)

 

ITEM NO. (19)                    RESOLUTION NO. 10-044 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $604,673.35, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 091928 THROUGH 092194

ACTION: 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Item 20)

ITEM NO. (20)                    CONSIDER APPROVING THE FUNDING FOR THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/11  (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CHOOSE one of the following recommendations:

2.                  RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION:  APPROVE funding for the selected organizations recommended by the Cultural Arts Commission, in the amounts recommended by the Cultural Arts Commission, in the total amount of $221,269.00, and direct staff to include that amount of funding in the FY 2010/11 general fund budget.  OR  RECOMMENDATION FROM STAFF:  APPROVE funding for the selected organizations recommended by staff, in the amounts recommended by staff, in the total amount of $177,700.00, and direct staff to include that amount of funding in the FY 2010/11 general fund budget.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

 

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 21-28)   

ITEM NO. (21)                    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, respectively.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (22)                    CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES  (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

Mayor Dear to TAKE the following actions:

1.                  REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member assignments to       the City Council Sub-committees.

2.                  CONSIDER the status of any City Council Sub-committee.

3.                  CONSIDER and CREATE any new City Council Sub-committee or          RE-ACTIVATE any previous City Council Sub-committee as listed on     Exhibit No. 2.

ACTION:

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, including the Mayor, as listed on Exhibit No. 1:  Cultural Arts Commission (7) - 1 vacancy - Triangle Page 8; 1 vacancy - Triangle Page 9; 1 vacancy - Triangle Page 10

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (24)                    CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION § 5229.2 TO ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 2, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SEAMLESS SERVICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25)                    SPENDING POLICY REGARDING NON-ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND UN-BUDGETED ITEMS  (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE SMP No. 3.48 entitled, "Spending Guidelines in Place During a Fiscal Crisis."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (26)                    CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP)  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the following four properties as an initial acquisition activity:

2.                  1 Eastridge Lane, Carson, California 90745

3.                  21728 S. Grace Street #106, Carson, California 90745

4.                  200 W. Clarion Drive, Carson, California 90745

5.                  4547 Cardwell Avenue, Lynwood, California 90262

6.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute and finalize the purchase agreements for the acquisition of the identified properties as it relates to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (27)                    CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSORTIUM FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES AS A PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2  (NSP2)  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Consortium Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services for the purpose of participating as a local jurisdiction under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Consortium Funding Agreement, and any subsequent agreements thereto following approval as to form by City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (28)                    THIS ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 29)

ITEM NO. (29)                    ORDINANCE NO. 10-1446, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW SECTION § 4148 TO ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 1, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 08-107 DECLARING THE CITY OF CARSON AS A "DRUG FREE CITY" AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

 

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT