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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February 16, 2011

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: February 16, 2011

“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 (Item) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

Legal Counsel

ITEM NO. (1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b) (1) & 3 (D ), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in (1) case.

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

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 THOMAS ALEXANDER, CARSON CHRISTIAN OUTREACH

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

A. INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

B. PRESENTATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S AND LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOGNIZING CARSON AS BUSINESS FRIENDLY COMMUNITY AND A FINALIST FOR THE MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY CITY AWARD

C. PRESENTATION FROM DR. BARBARA CARNES OF KAISER PERMANENTE

D. PRESENTATION FROM DR. GENETHIA HUDLEY-HAYES, SPECIAL TRUSTEE, COMPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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 6-17)

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. (6) CONSIDERATION OF MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT (CITY TREASURER)

ITEM NO. (7) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 3

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-022 TO SUPPORT THE DREAM ACT LEGISLATION QUALIFYING UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6-YEAR LONG CONDITIONAL PATH TO CITIZENSHIP (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-022, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA TO SUPPORT THE DREAM ACT LEGISLATION QUALIFYING UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6-YEAR LONG CONDITIONAL PATH TO CITIZENSHIP."

2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to Congresswoman Laura Richardson, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and Thomas Saenz of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDERATION TO HOLD A CHILDREN'S DAY EVENT IN CARSON (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

Take the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE staff to solicit corporate sponsorship to raise funds for the event.

2. AUTHORIZE the use of city resources for promoting the event.

3. AUTHORIZE the payment of $300.00 as membership to Children's Day USA from City Council Account No. 01-10-000-003-6006. Of this amount, $150.00 is refundable after the event.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE VARIOUS DONATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. ACCEPT the donations through January 31, 2011 in the amount of $21,807.65.

2. APPROVE an increase in the revenue budget of the General Fund by $21,807.65 for FY 2010/11.

3. APPROPRIATE the $21,807.65 in donations received in FY 2010/11 to the account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-019 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-119 AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE MOU FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-019, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-119 AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 11-019 TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 07-095 - THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTING THE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT OF THE CITY OF CARSON, FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, BY AMENDING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE MOU THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-020 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-118 AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE MOU FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13) CONSIDER AMENDING THE TRUCK ROUTE SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE VICTORIA STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE FROM THE LIST OF STREETS DESIGNATED AS TRUCK ROUTES (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-012, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 07-4840 FOR PROJECT NO. 921 [FEDERAL NO. NCBLN01-5403(010)]: AVALON BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-405 FREEWAY (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11 012, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, and APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 07 4840 FOR PROJECT NO. 921 [FEDERAL NO. NCBLN01-5403(010): AVALON BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I 405 FREEWAY."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15) STATUS REPORT ON THE PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-016, APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMITTAL FOR THE 2011 CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT TO CREATE A CITY-WIDE MASTER PLAN OF BIKEWAYS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-016, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2011 APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT FROM CALTRANS TO CREATE A MASTER PLAN OF BIKEWAYS."

2. DIRECT staff to submit the grant application for consideration by Caltrans.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17) CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING THE GRANT FUNDED EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR POSITION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. AUTHORIZE funding the employment development supervisor position.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 18)

ITEM NO. (18) RESOLUTION NO. 11-023 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $823,878.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 097098 THROUGH 097349

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 19)

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. (19) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING (1) A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND (2) RESOLUTION NO. 11-021 APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITYVIEW 616 EAST CARSON, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF 9.57 ACRES OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 616 EAST CARSON STREET (CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 6

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. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration.

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-021, "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 CITYVIEW 616 EAST CARSON, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 616 EAST CARSON STREET."

4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 20)

ITEM NO. (20) 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:

2. " Planning Commission (9)

3. " Parks and Recreation Commission (7)

4. " Environmental Commission (7)

5. " Cultural Arts Commission (7)

6. " Human Relations Commission (7)

7. - Human Relations Commission-Youth (2)

8. " Citywide Advisory Commission (7)

9. " Economic Development Commission (11)

10. " Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board (15)

11. - At-Large Member (3)

12. - At-Large Member (Alternate) (4) - 1 vacancy - Triangle Page 10

13. - Park Owner Member (2)

14. - Park Owner Member (Alternate) (2)

15. - Resident Homeowner Member (2)

16. - Resident Homeowner Member (Alternate) (2)

17. " Public Relations Commission (7)

18. - Community Representative (3)

19. - Public Relations Specialist (4)

20. " Public Works Commission (5)

21. " Public Safety Commission (7)

22. " Relocation Appeals Board (5) - 1 vacancy - Triangle Page 12

23. " Women's Issues Commission (7)

24. " Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (11)

25. " Youth Commission (11)

26. " Veterans Affairs Commission (11)

27. " Beautification Committee (11)

28. " Utility Users' Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (24) - 2 vacancies –

Triangle Page 19

29. " Carson Historical Committee (9)

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 21-27)

ITEM NO. (21) CONSIDERATION OF POLITICAL SIGN REGULATIONS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. REFER this matter to a City Council Sub-committee.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (22) CONSIDERATION TO ESTABLISH A TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES AND AFFILIATES CHAPTER (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE Toastmasters to establish a new chapter by recruiting members from city employees, commissioners, committee and board members, Sheriff's and Fire personnel and other county employees that work in the city.

2. WAIVE the fees for the use of the Community Center for training sessions of the new chapter.

3. APPROVE the payment of $126.00 to Toastmasters International as a charter fee for establishing the employees and affiliates chapter from City Council Account No. 01-10-000-003-6006.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (23) CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FY 2010/11 PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS BUDGETS, RESOLUTION NO. 11-018 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-018, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FY 2010/11 PROPOSITION A FUND AND PROPOSITION C FUND BUDGETS AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2010/11 FISCAL YEAR."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (24) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SERVICE MODIFICATIONS FOR THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM AND APPROVAL TO RELEASE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following action:

1. AUTHORIZE staff to implement a "per trip" maximum value of $20.00 per trip.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to increase the one-way per trip cost for the DAR program from $1.00 per one-way trip to $2.00 one-way trip.

3. AUTHORIZE staff to release the Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids to operate the Dial-A-Ride program.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-024 SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE INTERIM LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21943 WILMINGON AVENUE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-024, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE INTERIM LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21943 WILMIINGTON AVENUE."

2. INSTRUCT staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Pat Foley, Real Estate Portfolio Manager, BP West Coast Products, LLC.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (26) CONSIDERATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO BUILD A NEW CARSON TEEN CENTER AT CARNEGIE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY (OUTSIDE CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE a plan to continue working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson and the Los Angeles Unified School District to develop a joint use facility near Carnegie Middle School and to discontinue work to locate the facility at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to submit a Letter of Interest to the Los Angeles Unified School District.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (27) CONSIDER A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR THE USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT AND STAFF FOR THE CAESAR CHAVEZ CELEBRATION AT THE SOUTHBAY PAVILION (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONSIDER two alternative fee waiver requests for the use of city equipment and staff time for the Caesar Chavez Celebration at the SouthBay Pavilion:

2. A. Rental of staging, stairs, a 40' x20' canopy and a delivery truck; a delivery fee; and staff time for a total cost of $1,850.00; or

3. B. Rental of staging, stairs and a delivery truck, plus staff time for a total cost of $1,400.00.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS:

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

A. councilmember Davis-Holmes requests consideration of waiving fees for 2011 special events

B. councilmember Davis-Holmes requests consideration of a report on the status of the neighborhood pride program

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT