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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May 17, 2011

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: May 17, 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

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:

INVOCATION:

PASTOR THOMAS ALEXANDER, CARSON CHRISTIAN OUTREACH APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH

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:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 (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)

A. INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

B. PRESENTATION FROM DON HERMAN OF SHELL OIL COMPANY ANNOUNCING THEIR TREE PLANTING EVENT

C. CONSIDER REPORT ON LOBBYING EFFORTS TO SECURE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL NO. 444 (EVANS) AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 579 (MONNING)

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 1-11)

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. (1) CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RRM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 3

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE a consultant services agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to provide professional architectural services for the preparation of architectural plans for the Commercial Façade Program for a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00.

2. APPROVE a consultant services agreement with RRM Design Group to provide professional architectural services for the preparation of architectural plans for the Commercial Façade Program for a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00.

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the two consultant services agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (2) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-058 APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR PAYMENT BY THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR STREET AND PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA), (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 4

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-058, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR STREET AND PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA."

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Cooperation Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (3) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-034 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTE GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-034, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTE GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (4) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-068 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), COUNCIL 36, LOCAL 809, FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-068, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), COUNCIL 36, LOCAL 809, FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF ENDING STIPENDS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DIRECT staff to prepare an ordinance amending the municipal code to eliminate compensation for EDC commissioners attending meetings.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDER APPROVING RULES AND BYLAWS FOR AN ORGANIC COMMUNITY GARDEN ASSOCIATION IN THE CITY OF CARSON (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONTINUE this item to the June 7, 2011 City Council Meeting.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 11-062 APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON'S APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-062, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON'S APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS."

2. DIRECT staff to transmit the resolution to the State Department of Parks and Recreation.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 11-063 DECLARING MAY 1, 2011, A DAY OF JUSTICE AND COURAGE IN THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE ELIMINATION OF OSAMA BIN LADEN (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING MAY 1, 2011, A DAY OF JUSTICE AND COURAGE IN THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE ELIMINATION OF OSAMA BIN LADEN."

2. DIRECT staff to transmit the resolution to President Barack Obama, Congresswoman Dianne Feinstein and Congresswoman Barbara Boxer.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 11-065 SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 798 (DE LEON) REQUIRING BB GUNS ADHERE TO THE SAME RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN IMITATION FIREARMS AND TOY GUNS (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-065, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 798 (DE LEON) REQUIRING BB GUNS ADHERE TO THE SAME RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN IMITATION FIREARMS AND TOY GUNS."

2. DIRECT staff to transmit the resolution to State Senator Kevin De Leon and Patti Kotlow, Executive Director of Women Against Gun Violence.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-066 SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 144 (PORTANTINO) DECLARING IT A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE TO CARRY AN EXPOSED, UNLOADED WEAPON IN PUBLIC (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-066, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 144 (PORTANTINO) DECLARING IT A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE TO CARRY AN EXPOSED, UNLOADED WEAPON IN PUBLIC."

2. DIRECT staff to transmit the resolution to Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Assemblymember Sandre Swanson and Patti Kotlow, Executive Director of Women Against Gun Violence.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (NRPA) SNAG G-BALL GRANT (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. ACCEPT the SNAG G-BALL grant, in the amount of $12,610.00, from the National Recreation and Park Association.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement with National Recreation and Park Association following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

3. DIRECT staff to include these funds in the FY 2011/12 budget.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Items 12)

ITEM NO. (12) RESOLUTION NO. 11-067 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,317,279.61, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 098615 THROUGH 098822

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 13)

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. (13) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 11-064 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND C-P LAND COMPANY RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW HYUNDAI SHOWROOM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 EAST 223RD STREET (CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 8

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. 11-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND C-P LAND COMPANY RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW HYUNDAI SHOWROOM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 E. 223RD STREET (CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA)."

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

4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Retail Lease Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 14)

ITEM NO. (14) COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

RECOMMENDATION for the Mayor:

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.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15) 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:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 16)

ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDER BUDGETARY STATUS REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES HELD AT THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council: