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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August 2, 2011

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: July 29, 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 1-4) 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(e) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in two cases.

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(b) (1) & 3 (D), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (3) 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:

Labor Negotiator

ITEM NO. (4) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. AFSCME, ACE, AME, and Professionals/Supervisors

ACTION:

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:

INVOCATION:

REVEREND JEFFERY GRANT, DOMINGUEZ UNITED METHODIST 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:

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 COUNTY ASSESSOR-ELECT JOHN NOGUEZ

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 5-17)

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. (5) CONSIDERATION OF MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT (CITY TREASURER) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY NO. 4

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-100, APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 5

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Infrastructure and Facility Cooperation Agreement by and between the Carson Redevelopment Agency and the city of Carson.

2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA, AND APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH."

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) STATUS REPORT REGARDING SELECTION OF A PERMANENT CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDER RAISING AWARENESS OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDERATION TO HOLD A 9/11 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE EVENT (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. AUTHORIZE the use of the Community Center and City resources to organize and publicize the 9/11 event.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to solicit donations for the event.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) MEETING DISPOSITION: CITY COUNCIL BLUE RIBBON AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY SUB-COMMITTEE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) MEETING DISPOSITION: CITY COUNCIL POLICY SUB-COMMITTEE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-098 ADOPTING THE FY 2011/12 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FY 2011/12 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A ONE-HOUR TRUCK PARKING ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 223RD STREET FROM 210 FEET TO 420 FEET EAST OF EDGAR STREET (AT 1118 EAST 223RD STREET) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. TAKE the following actions:

2. AUTHORIZE the provision of a one-hour truck parking zone on the south side of 223rd Street from 210 feet to 420 feet east of Edgar Street (at 1118 East 223rd Street).

3. DIRECT the Development Services Work Group to post the appropriate truck parking signs.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-104 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO CALRECYCLE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-104, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO CALRECYCLE."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-102 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1226, CAYLEE'S LAW (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. TAKE the following actions:

2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-102, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1226, CAYLEE'S LAW."

3. DIRECT staff to transmit the resolution to California State Assemblymembers Paul Cook, Cathleen Galgiani, Isadore Hall, III, Kevin Jeffries, David Valadao, Warren Furutani, and California State Senators Tom Berryhill and Ted Lieu.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDER APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH JAM FIRE PROTECTION, INC. TO PROVIDE ALARM SYSTEMS SERVICES (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE a one-year contract extension of the agreement with JAM Fire Protection, Inc. to provide alarm systems services for the city of Carson from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012, at a cost of $25,060.00.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17) CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARSON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOODS PUBLIC SECTOR WORKGROUP (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DIRECT the Interim City Manager to investigate the requirements and financial obligations involved with becoming a partner of the Carson Promise Neighborhoods Public Sector Workgroup, and AUTHORIZE him to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with member agencies if he determines it offers a net benefit to the community.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 18)

ITEM NO. (18) RESOLUTION NO. 11-103 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $966,934.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 099749 THROUGH 100016

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) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 11-099, FINDING THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. TAKE the following actions:

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

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-099, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089."

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 20-23)

ITEM NO. (20) 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. (21) 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:

ITEM NO. (22) FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-094 DECLARING THE CITY OF 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 City Manager's 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) Jerome Horton, Chairman of the CA State Board of Equalization (6) Acting Captain Rivero of the Carson Sheriff's Station.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (23) INTRODUCE 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:

1. 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:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 24-26)

ITEM NO. (24) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-101 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 EAST 223RD STREET FROM THE CITY OF CARSON TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 9

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-101, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 EAST 223RD STREET FROM THE CITY OF CARSON TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY."

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a grant deed transferring ownership of the property, located at 2201 East 223rd Street, from the city of Carson to the Carson Redevelopment Agency.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COMPOSITION AND SCOPE OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE a change in the required quorum from 50% plus one to 33%.

2. APPROVE a change in the name of the committee from the Utility Users Tax Citizens Oversight Committee to the Utility Users Tax Citizens Budget Oversight Committee.

3. APPROVE providing quarterly budget status reports to the committee after their sumission to the City Council.

4. APPROVE the submission of committee recommendations to the Public Information Office.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (26) CONSIDER THE FEE WAIVER REQUEST OF ACTING CAPTAIN EDDIE RIVERO WITH THE CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION FOR THE RENTAL OF CITY EQUIPMENT AND STAFF COSTS FOR ITS "COMMUNITY NIGHT OUT" MARCH AND RALLY AGAINST CRIME AND VIOLENCE (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONSIDER the City Council Policy Sub-committee's recommendation to approve the fee waiver request of Acting Captain Eddie Rivero with the Carson Sheriff's Station in the amount of $1,130.00, for the rental of city equipment and staff costs for its "Community Night Out" March and Rally Against Crime and Violence.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

-ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items 27-29)

ITEM NO. (27) 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 & 7334003905) FROM RS TO OS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

ITEM NO. (28) 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 (CITY MANAGER)

ITEM NO. (29) 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 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

Oral Communication (Staff) - Adjournment

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)