CITY OF CARSON
regular MEETING
OF THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701 EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON, CA 90745
THE
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR
MEETINGS
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july 6, 2010
5:00 P.M.
AGENDA POSTED: JULY 1, 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:
CLOSED
SESSION (Items 1-5) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.
Legal Counsel
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
A
closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b)(1)
& (3) (A), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two (2)
cases.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (2)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
A
closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(e) because
the city is considering whether to initiate litigation in one (1) case.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (3)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
A
closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a), to
confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the city is a
party. The title of such litigation is
as follows: Vernon Smith v. City of Carson; Case Number ADJ6777229; Claim No.
08237669; Workers' Compensation Appeal Board.
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (4)
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY MANAGER)
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City Negotiators: |
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Employee Organizations: |
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with the City Manager and Administrative Services General Manager, regarding labor negotiations with AME, Supervisors Association, Professional Association, AFSCME Local 809, ACE, Unclassified, and Unrepresented employees. |
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. INSTRUCT labor negotiators.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5)
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY MANAGER)
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City Negotiators: |
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Employee Organizations: |
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with the City Attorney regarding labor negotiations with the Unclassified and Unrepresented employees, including the City Manager. |
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. INSTRUCT labor negotiators.
ACTION:
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED
SESSION)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE: JACQUELINE CARANDANG, CHAPERON, CSCA SCE
DELEGATES
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: JOEL WOOD, CARSON BIBLE CHURCH
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
MONDAY,
APRIL 26, 2010 (SPECIAL JOINT)
TUESDAY,
MAY 4, 2010 (REGULAR)
MONDAY,
MAY 10, 2010 (SPECIAL)
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 6-8)
ITEM NO. (6)
INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
ITEM NO. (7)
2010 STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE DELEGATES
ITEM NO. (8)
BOARD MEMBER RON SMITH, FROM WEST BASIN WATER
DISTRICT, WILL PRESENT A CHECK TO THE CITY OF CARSON
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 9-18)
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.
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
AWARD
a professional services agreement to
Vasquez and Company LLP for the
provision of financial auditing services for the three (3) fiscal years ending June 30, 2010, 2011 and
2012, in the amounts of $40,801.00, $42,840.00, and $44,982.00, respectively,
with the option to extend the agreement for two additional fiscal years, at the
city's discretion.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to sign the professional services agreement after approval as to form
by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO
PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES A FAIR
COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT TO THE MILLIONS OF RETIRED AMERICANS COUNTING ON
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to President Barbara
Kennelly, President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social
Security and Medicare, U.S. Senators Boxer and Feinstein, and Congresswoman
Richardson.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11)
CONSIDERATION
OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-072 SUPPORTING SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION 721
RED CROSS EMPLOYEES (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-072, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION 721 RED CROSS EMPLOYEES."
2.
INSTRUCT
staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Gail McGovern, American
Red Cross Chief Executive Officer; Adriel Peterson, American Red Cross union
steward, and Bob Schoonover, SEIU President.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (12)
CONSIDER
DISPLAY OF CITY FLAG BY LOCAL BUSINESSES
(CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
AUTHORIZE
a letter be sent to local businesses urging them to display the city flag if
they already display the United States and/or the California State flag.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-074, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GIVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
GENERAL MANAGER LIMITED AND TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS OF THE CITY,
SUBJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF THE DEMAND REGISTER, AS REQUIRED BY
LAW, PENDING ADOPTION OF THE FY 2010/11 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (14)
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:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-067, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N013 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT
NO. 07-5403R FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS COVERING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF
PROJECT NO. 1311 [FEDERAL NO. STPL 5403(019)]: WILMINGTON AVENUE PAVEMENT
RESTORATION FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO VICTORIA STREET."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
the agreement with the county of Los Angeles Probation Department to provide
Gang Crime Suppression Program (GCSP) services to the city of Carson, in the
amount of $67,000.00, from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
2.
APPROVE
the agreement with the county of Los Angeles Probation Department to provide
Gang Alternative Prevention Program (GAPP) services to the city of Carson, in
the amount of $67,000.00, from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the GCSP and GAPP services agreements for FY 2010/11,
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (17)
CONSIDERATION
OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-063 TO ADOPT THE CITY'S NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION
PLAN (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
TAKE
the following actions:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S NATURAL HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN."
2.
APPROVE
the city of Carson's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
3.
DIRECT
the Public Safety and Community Services Manager to submit the approved Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan to the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA)
and to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS
(Item 19)
ITEM NO. (19)
RESOLUTION
NO. 10-073 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,485,842.89 DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 093195 THROUGH 093482
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL
ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 20-21)
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 joint Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the joint Public
Hearing.
2.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-068, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HILLAND REAL ESTATE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1505
EAST 223RD STREET (MERGED AND AMENDED PROJECT AREA)."
3.
AUTHORIZE
the Mayor to execute the disposition and development agreement following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21)
PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL WASTE SERVICES RATE ADJUSTMENT (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.
APPROVE
an increase of 5% ($0.87 per month, $10.44 per year) for FY 2010/11 for Integrated
Residential Waste Management Services.
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS (Items 22-23)
ITEM NO. (22)
COMMISSION,
COMMITTEE AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS (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:
· Planning
Commission (9)
· Parks
and Recreation Commission (7)
· Environmental
Commission (7)
· Cultural
Arts Commission (7)
· Human
Relations Commission (7)
-Human Relations Commission-Youth (2)
· Citywide
Advisory Commission (7)
· Economic
Development Commission (9)
· Mobilehome
Park Rental Review Board (15)
- At-Large Member (3)
- At-Large Member (Alternate) (4)
- Park Owner Member (2)
- Park Owner Member (Alternate) (2)
- Resident Homeowner Member (2)
- Resident Homeowner Member (Alternate) (2)
· Public
Relations Commission (7)
-Community Representative (3)
-Public Relations Specialist (4)
· Public
Works Commission (5)
· Public
Safety Commission (7)
· Relocation
Appeals Board (5)
· Women’s
Issues Commission (7)
· Senior
Citizens Advisory Commission (11)
· Youth
Commission (11) – terms
expired 6/30/10 – Triangle Page 15
· Veterans
Affairs Commission (11)
· Beautification
Committee (11) – 1
vacancy – Triangle Page 17
· Utility
Users’ Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (24) – 1 vacancy – Triangle Page 19
· Carson
Historical Committee (9)
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, respectively.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW
BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Item 24)
ITEM NO. (24)
THIS
ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
RECOMMENDATION
for the City Council:
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE
SECOND READING: (Items 25-27)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)
COUNCILMEMBER
PRESENTATIONS OF REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS:
A. MAYOR DEAR REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF
WAIVING FEES FOR THE USE OF THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD
COMMUNITY CENTER IN ORDER FOR THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU TO HOLD A ONE DAY JOB FAIR
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
B. MAYOR DEAR REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF
CHANGING THE SIGN DISTRICT/SIGN PROGRAM TO MERGE 20761-20775 AVALON BOULEVARD
INTO THE SAME SIGN DISTRICT WITH THE SOUTHBAY PAVILION
C. MAYOR DEAR REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF AN
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS TO ALL COMMISSIONS
D. MAYOR DEAR REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF
WAIVING FEES FOR THE USE OF THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SOME CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS
E.
MAYOR
DEAR REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING FEES FOR THE USE OF THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA
MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER FOR DR. JENNY BATONGMALAQUE’S TOWN HALL
MEETINGS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
F.
MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA REQUESTS CONSIDERATION
OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB 375 AND CLEAN CARS IN CALIFORNIA
G.
COUNCILMEMBER
DAVIS-HOLMES REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF ELIMINATING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR
VENDORS THAT PARTICIPATE AT SPECIAL EVENTS
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED
SESSION ITEMS
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION