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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June 15, 2011

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: June 10, 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:

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

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

ITEM NO. (2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: ALL GROUPS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the Interim City Manager and Administrative Services General Manager, regarding labor negotiations with AME, Carson Professionals and Supervisors Association, AFSCME Local 809, ACE, Unclassified 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:

MINISTER TIMOTHY JEFFERSON, CHRIST CHRISTIAN CENTER

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, OCTOBER 5, 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

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 3-8)

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) CONSIDER APPROVING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER/INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS (CITY MANAGER) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 1

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE the attached extended agreement "INTERIM CITY MANAGER/INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT" for a period of 90 days and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same following approval as to form by the City Attorney/Agency Counsel.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (4) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO LEASE THE 0.43-ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21208 SHEARER AVENUE FROM THE CITY OF CARSON (CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 2

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Lease Agreement by and between the Carson Redevelopment Agency and the city of Carson, which will become effective upon transfer of lease funds from the Agency to the city of Carson.

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-081 OPPOSING ALABAMA STATE LAW TITLED "TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT" (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-081, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE STATE OF ALABAMA'S TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT".

2. INSTRUCT staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to the Presidents of the California Legislative Black Caucus, California Legislative Hispanic Caucus, California Congressional Hispanic Congress, the National League of Cities Hispanic Elected Local Officials, League of California Cities, California Contract Cities, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Governor Jerry Brown, California Senate President ProTem Darrell Steinberg, California State Senator Ted Lieu, Speaker of the Assembly John Perez, Assemblyman Warren Furutani, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT WITH CARL WARREN AND COMPANY FOR FY 2011/12 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE a contract between the city of Carson and Carl Warren and Company for third party general liability claims administration services, in an amount not-to-exceed $70,000.00 for FY 2011/12, with two, one-year extension options based on performance, and at the sole determination of the city.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) STATUS OF PENDING LONG BEACH APPLICATION RELATED TO RANCHO DOMINGUEZ ANNEXATION TERRITORY (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MICHAEL SEALE RELATED TO THE TRANSITIONAL SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE entering into an agreement with Michael Seale for an amount not to exceed $24,000.00.

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

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Items 9)

ITEM NO. (9) RESOLUTION NO. 11-080 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,529.42, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 099117 THROUGH 099237

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items10)

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. (10) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-1473 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR VEHICLE REPAIR AS A PRIMARY USE FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING AVALON BOULEVARD AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CA (COMMERCIAL, AUTOMOTIVE) ZONE (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. 11-1473, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR VEHICLE REPAIR AS A PRIMARY USE FOR THOSE PROPERTIES FRONTING AVALON BOULEVARD AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CA (COMMERCIAL, AUTOMOTIVE) ZONE, WITH AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT."

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 11-13)

ITEM NO. (11) 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. (12) CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. Mayor Dear to TAKE the following actions:

2. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Sub-committees.

3. CONSIDER the status of any City Council Sub-committee.

4. 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:

ITEM NO. (13) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 14-18)

ITEM NO. (14) APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR TO THE COMMUNITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BOARD (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPOINT members to the board.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON'S COMPREHENSIVE SMOKE FREE POLICIES (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-1474 ELIMINATING STIPENDS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 11-1474, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 27104.7 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17) CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING CATERING VENDORS FOR THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18) MEETING DISPOSITION: CITY COUNCIL POLICY SUB-COMMITTEE (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. ALLOW the report and APPROVE the meeting disposition.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

Oral Communication (Staff) - Adjournment

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)