CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

 

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July 19, 2011

 

5:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA POSTED: July 15, 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 (Items 1-2) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

 

Legal Counsel

ITEM NO. (1)                        PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (2)                        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: Paz/Vodery Construction and Development, Inc. v. City of Carson, et al., Case No. TC025381, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

 

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:

INVOCATION:

PASTOR TUVAI FAATAI, CALVARY CHAPEL OF SOUTH BAY

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, DECEMBER 7, 2010 (REGULAR)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010          (SPECIAL JOINT)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 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 (Items)

A.                 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF CHIEF JAMES R. LOPEZ

B.                 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF COMMANDER ERIC HAMILTON

C.                 WENDY WARREN, PRINCIPAL OF CARSON HIGH SCHOOL

D.                PRESENTATION FROM RON SMITH OF WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND ROB KATHERMAN OF WATER REPLENISHMENT 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 3-16)

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. 1

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (4)                        CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF REVISED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE NO. 3.19: FLOWERS - AUTHORIZATION AND ORDERING (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and ADOPT Revised SMP No. 3.19.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5)                        CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-094 DECLARING CARSON A "HUMAN TRAFFICKING FREE CITY" (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-094, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY OF CARSON A "HUMAN TRAFFICKING FREE CITY".

2.                  DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to (1) Director-General Irina Bokova of the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, (2) Director General Juan Somavia of the International Labor Organization, (3) California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, (4) U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., and (5) Acting Captain Rivero of the Carson Sheriff's Station.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6)                        CONSIDER REQUESTING THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE IN LOS ANGELES PROVIDE ON-SITE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF CARSON ON A REGULAR BASIS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  REFER this matter to the City Council Policy Sub-committee.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7)                        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 received in May 2011 in the amount of $11,070.00.

2.                  APPROVE an increase in the FY 2010/11 General Fund revenue budget by $11,070.00.

3.                  APPROPRIATE the $11,070.00 to the FY 2010/11 expenditure budget in the account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8)                        REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CARL WARREN AND COMPANY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION FEES THAT EXCEEDED THE FY 2010/11 CONTRACTED AMOUNT (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE an amendment to the FY 2010/11 contract with Carl Warren for claims administration services in the amount of $7,883.15.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9)                        CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF THREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION BUSES THROUGH PUBLIC AUCTION (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to dispose of the following three Transportation Services Division buses through public auction:  Bus #460, Bus #812 and Bus #780.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10)                    CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COOPERATIVE, INC. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE an increase in the Dial-A-Ride contract with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc., in the amount of $211,000.00.

2.                  APPROVE an increase in the FY 2010/11 Proposition A budget for Dial-A-Ride from $660,000.00 to $711,000.00.

3.                  APPROPRIATE $51,000.00 from the unreserved, undesignated Proposition A fund balance to account no. 18-80-999-179-6005 to augment the amount currently budgeted for the Dial-A-Ride program for FY 2010/11.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11)                    CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBSEQUENT ACTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE UNINCORPORATED RANCHO DOMINGUEZ TERRITORY WITH LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  AUTHORIZE staff to meet with representatives from the County of Los Angeles to further discuss and gain support for the city's potential application to LAFCO.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12)                    CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPUTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT CITY HALL AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE the proposal process as defined by Carson Municipal Code Section 2610 (a) (Exhibit No. 2).

2.                  APPROVE a one-year contract extension with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning computer maintenance services for City Hall and the Community Center, in the amount of $46,848.00, for the period November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13)                    CONSIDERATION OF EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN REGARDING HOW THE COMMUNITY CAN PROACTIVELY PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM COYOTES (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE report.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14)                    CONSIDER APPROVING THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO HONOR CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD ON THE SENIOR WALL OF LOVING MEMORIES (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission's recommendation to honor Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald on the Senior Wall of Loving Memories.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15)                    CONSIDER APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY FOR OVERFLOW PARKING (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the lease agreement between the city of Carson and the Los Angeles Unified School District for use of Carson Elementary School property for overflow parking.

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16)                    CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR GRANT ADVOCACY SERVICES (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE a nine-month agreement extension in the amount of $36,000.00 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for grant advocacy services for the period July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012.

2.                  APPROPRIATE $36,000.00 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to cover the cost of the extension of the agreement.

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

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 17)

ITEM NO. (17)                    RESOLUTION NO. 11-097 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,170,547.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 099520 THROUGH 099748

ACTION: 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 18-21)

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. (18)                    PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL WASTE SERVICES RATE ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.

2.                  APPROVE an increase of 1.20% ($0.22 per month, $2.63 per year) for FY 2011/12 for Integrated Residential Waste Management Services.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (19)                    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 11-057 CONCERNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 803-10, 804-10, 811-10, 812-10, 814-10, 815-10, 816-10, 817-10, 818-10, AND 828-10 FOR 10 EXISTING AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES LOCATED AT 336-348 E. CARSON STREET, IN LIGHT OF NEW INFORMATION SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING AN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND A SCHEDULE FOR PROPERTY REHABILITATION. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  OPEN the continued Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the continued Public Hearing.

2.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-057, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REMANDING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS NOS. 803-10, 804-10, 811-10, 812-10, 814-10, 815-10, 816-10, 817-10, 818-10, AND 828-10 FOR 10 EXISTING AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES LOCATED AT 336-348 E. CARSON STREET, IN LIGHT OF NEW INFORMATION SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING AN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND A SCHEDULE FOR PROPERTY REHABILITATION."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (20)                    PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 11-1475 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CALCULATION FOR TOTAL ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA AND EXTENDING THE DISPLAY PERIOD FOR BANNERS AND OTHER SIMILAR DISPLAYS (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. 11-1475, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SIGNS, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9136.7 (SIGNS) OF DIVISION 6 (SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF PART 3 (COMMERCIAL ZONES) AND SECTION 9146.7 (SIGNS) OF DIVISION 6 (SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF PART 4 (INDUSTRIAL ZONE)."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (21)                    PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 11-085 FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1424-10 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL OPEN SPACE AND ORDINANCE NO. 11-1463 FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 163-10 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO OPEN SPACE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21208 SHEARER AVENUE (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. 11-1463, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 163-10, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21208 SHEARER AVENUE (APNS:  7334003903, 7334003904, AND 7334003905) FROM RS TO OS."

3.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-085, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21208 SHEARER AVENUE (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1424-10)."

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 22-23)

ITEM NO. (22)                    COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECOMMENDATION for the Mayor:

2.                  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. (23)                    CONSIDERATION OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations listed on Exhibit No. 1, respectively.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

 

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 24-26)

ITEM NO. (24)                    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-093 AND ORDINANCE NO. 11-1477 STATING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO MAKE REMITTANCES REQUIRED BY ABX1 27 IN ORDER TO AVOID DISSOLUTION OF THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-093, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO MAKE REMITTANCES REQUIRED BY ABX1 27 IN ORDER TO AVOID DISSOLUTION OF THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY."

2.                  WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 11-1477, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING IT WILL COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CARSON."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25)                    CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-1476 CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 11-1476, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 27105.2 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (26)                    CONSIDER PARTNERING WITH THE SOUTH BAY PAVILION TO PRESENT A MARIACHI FESTIVAL TO HONOR MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AGREE to be a partner with the South Bay Pavilion to honor Mexican Independence Day with a Mariachi festival.

2.                  AUTHORIZE city staff to plan and coordinate the event with mall staff.

3.                  REQUEST the City Treasurer as a conduit for receiving donations and paying vendors for the Mariachi Festival.

4.                  ASSIST the organizers to secure independent insurance to cover the South Bay Pavilion for this event.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

Oral Communication (Staff)  - Adjournment

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

 

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 SANTARINA REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE CA DEPT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

UNFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)

 

 

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION)

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT