CITY OF CARSON

CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

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November 16, 2010

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: NOVEMBER 12, 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)

Agenda posted - Approval of Executive Session Agenda (Closed Session)

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

CLOSED SESSION

Executive Session (Closed Session) - Ceremonial Presentation

CLOSED SESSION (Items 1-2) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

Legal Counsel

ITEM NO. (1) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957, to consider the process of filling the position of City Manager.

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

ITEM NO. (2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: ALL GROUPS (EXCEPT CITY MANAGER AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES) (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. 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, and Unrepresented employees.

ACTION:

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:

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: PASTOR LAURIE LOGAN, NEW PHILADELPHIA AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

NONE

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 (Item 3)

ITEM NO. (3) INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

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.

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 4-7)

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) CONSIDER AN AWARD OF THE PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR FIVE FORD 2011 F150 PICKUP TRUCKS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a contract in the amount of $137,815.09 to Raceway Ford for the purchase of five 2011 4 x 2 Ford F150 pickup trucks with extended cab.

2. AUTHORIZE the Acting Purchasing Manager to dispose, through public auction, all of the vehicles that will be replaced.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 10-119, 10-120, AND 10-121 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, THE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION, AND THE ASSOCIATION OF CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, RESPECTIVELY, AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THOSE MOUS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-119, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (RESOLUTION NO. 07-095) AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE MOU THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013."

2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION (RESOLUTION NO. 07-096) AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE MOU THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013."

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 10-121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE ASSOCIATION OF CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (RESOLUTION NO. 07-093) AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE MOU THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO FUND A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 930 AND 940 E. DOMINGUEZ STREET AND 20930 BONITA STREET (PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DESIGNATED AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE the funding for a construction contract for a commercial façade improvement project located at 930 and 940 E. Dominguez Street and 20930 Bonita Street in the amount of $57,500.00.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Façade Improvement Program Agreement between the city and the property owner following the funding approval and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) THIS ITEM INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 8)

ITEM NO. (8) RESOLUTION NO. 10-122 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,232,036.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 095593 THROUGH 095861

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 9)

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 Agency/Council are requested to select three speakers to represent your opinion.

ITEM NO. (9) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 10-1460 REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS) FACILITIES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

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. 10-1460, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9138.16 (WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES) OF DIVISION 8 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN USES) OF PART 3 (COMMERCIAL ZONES) OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING), AND AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9151.1 (USES PERMITTED) OF DIVISION 1( USES PERMITTED) OF PART 5 (OPEN SPACE ZONE AND SPECIAL USES) OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE."

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 10-11)

ITEM NO. (10) 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:

· 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 (11)

· 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) – 1 vacancy (Triangle Page 11

· 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)

· Veterans Affairs Commission (11)

· Beautification Committee (11)

· Utility Users’ Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (24) – 1 vacancy – Triangle Page 19

· Carson Historical Committee (9)

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REBATE PROGRAM (CITY TREASURER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council

1. AUTHORIZE the City Treasurer to proceed with implementing an electronic accounts payable rebate program utilizing the services of Bank of America, N.A.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 12-18)

ITEM NO. (12) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MULTICULTURAL, ACHIEVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, TEACHING, INNOVATIVE, EXPERIENCE, ACADEMY OF CHANGE, A CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council

1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWED LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY REGARDING MOBILEHOME PARK CONVERSION LEGISLATION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council

1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDERATION OF HOSTING STUDENT DELEGATION FROM SOKA, JAPAN IN SUMMER 2011 (CITY MANAGER)