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June 7, 2011
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“In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a
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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)
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
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: Imperial Avalon Mobile Estates, LLC v. City
of
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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 case.
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
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 “
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21, 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
A.
INTRODUCTION OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
B.
PRESENTATION TO GEORGE
CASTRO
C.
PRESENTATION TO MR. AND
MRS. DAN MEDINA
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 3-30)
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. (3)
CONSIDERATION
OF MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT (CITY TREASURER) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH
AGENCY ITEM NO. 2
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (4) CONSIDER CHANGE OF STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY (CITY TREASURER) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 3
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE and ADOPT the amended Statement of Investment Policy.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 11-070 ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BOARD (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CREATING A COMMUNITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BOARD."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-074, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, FOR ITS EFFORTS IN SECURING AN IMPORTANT LEGAL VICTORY IN DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF RENT CONTROL LAWS IN CALIFORNIA."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7) AWARD PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR INTERNET SERVICES (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. AWARD a three-year purchase contract, in an amount not-to-exceed $98,199.68, to TelePacific Communications for internet services.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-075, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CALIFORNIA
CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION NOT TO "
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-076, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1207 (FURUTANI) DESIGNED TO PROTECT CONSUMERS' RIGHTS WHEN EXPOSED TO A POLLUTANT OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDERATION OF AN INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011 (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the event and DIRECT staff to coordinate the event in accordance with SMP 1.45.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11) CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL PERMIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum's application for a carnival permit for Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., contingent upon approvals being received from all inspecting agencies.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the revised Standard Management Procedure No. 6.50.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the applicants' request to waive the eligibility requirement of non-profit, charitable status in order to qualify for fireworks stand licenses for the July 2011 season.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDERATION OF ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE CLUBS' REQUEST TO OPERATE FIREWORKS STANDS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the applicants listed under Exhibit No. 1 contingent upon their compliance with all governing rules and regulations, approvals from all inspecting agencies, and the applicants' attendance at a Fireworks Stand Operators' Safety Seminar and Orientation Session as mandated by Section 3101.5(e) of the Carson Municipal Code.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS STORAGE PERMITS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the issuance of a Fireworks Storage Permit to the Carson High Boosters Club, Inc. and the Filipino Community of Carson, Inc., contingent upon their compliance with Section 3101.8 of the Carson Municipal Code.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the donations received in April 2011 in the amount of $1,960.00.
2. APPROVE an increase in the FY 2010/11 General Fund revenue budget by $1,960.00.
3. APPROPRIATE the $1,960.00 to the FY 2010/11 expenditure budget in the account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.
4. APPROVE the transfer of $4,680.48 of unused funds in the Veteran's Day account to the Memorial Day account.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Illinois Union Insurance Company to provide $10 million primary coverage, including terrorism, for the city's Commercial General Liability Insurance for Municipal General, Public Officials Errors and Omissions, and Automobile Liability for FY 2011/12, at an annual premium of $192,190.00.
2. APPROVE Safety National Casualty Corporation to provide coverage for the city's Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance for FY 2011/12, at an annual premium of $121,334.00.
3. APPROVE St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company to provide coverage for the city's Property Insurance, including terrorism, for FY 2011/12, at an annual premium of $69,289.00.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (18) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON COUNCIL SALARIES (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the proposal process as defined by the Carson Municipal Code 2610 (a). (Exhibit No. 1).
2.
APPROVE a purchase contract for bus stop
maintenance in the amount of $61,200.00 to Goodwill Industries -
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-072, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ON-GOING INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS POLLUTING THE SURFACE WATER, GROUNDWATER AND SOIL IN AND AROUND THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL IN THE VICINITY OF EAST CARSON STREET."
2. DIRECT staff to forward a copy of the adopted resolution to appropriate county, state, and federal regulatory agencies and responsible parties.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-011, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE GARDNER STREET, A 25 FOOT PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST OF SHEARER AVENUE, AND SETTING A TIME AND A PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING HEREIN."
2. SET a Public Hearing for July 5, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (22) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE an increase of 1.20% to the Integrated Commercial/Industrial Waste Management Services price matrix for the FY 2011/12.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-077, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SEEKING THE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR THE BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1.
APPROVE the Settlement Agreement for Facility
Closure Concerning Property Located at 2020 and
2.
AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement
Agreement for Facility Closure Concerning Property Located at 2020 and
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (25) CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM GUIDELINES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the revised guidelines dated June, 2011.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26) CONSIDER AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1.
APPROVE an agreement between the city of
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (28) CONSIDER SUPPORT FOR AB 1128 RELATING TO CREATING ADDITIONAL ROUTES FOR OVERWEIGHT TRUCKS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. SUPPORT AB 1128.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to send a letter expressing the city's support.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (29) CONSIDER APPROVING RULES AND BYLAWS FOR AN ORGANIC COMMUNITY GARDEN ASSOCIATION IN THE CITY OF CARSON (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1.
APPROVE the City of
2.
APPROVE the City of
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 Alternative Prevention Program
(GAPP) services to the city of
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the GAPP services agreement for FY 2011/12, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 31)
ITEM NO. (31)
RESOLUTION
NO. 11-073 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,275,339.29, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 098823 THROUGH 09911
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 32-33)
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.
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. 11-071, "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 OLSON URBAN HOUSING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND THE RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT EXEMPTION, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 2535-2569 EAST CARSON STREET."
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing; and
2. VACATE Resolution No. 07-106 as ordered by the Court of Appeal in the CHV Opinion; and
3. DENY Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 21014 based upon each of the grounds set forth herein and any additional grounds the Council determines is fair, just, and reasonable, and direct staff to bring back to the next City Council meeting a resolution of denial consistent with the administrative record, the substantial evidence contained therein, and the deliberations of the City Council.
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 34-35)
ITEM NO. (34)
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. (35) 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-committees.
3.
CONSIDER and CREATE any
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
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.
MAYOR PRO TEM
RUIZ-RABER AND COUNCILMEMBER SANTARINA REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF ADDING AN ITEM
TO THE JUNE 15, 2011 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA RELATING TO THE CITY OF CARSON'S
COMPREHENSIVE SMOKE FREE POLICIES
UNFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT