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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
ITEM NO. (1)
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
PASTOR
RONALD SMITH, TRUE WORKERS OF THE HOLY TRINITY HOUSE OF PRAYER
On
Consistent with the so-called “
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
JANUARY 18, 2011 (REGULAR)
MONDAY,
JANUARY 31, 2011 (SPECIAL JOINT)
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 1, 2011 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (REGULAR)
WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 16, 2011 (ADJOURNED REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
MARCH 1, 2011 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
MARCH 8, 2011 (SPECIAL JOINT)
TUESDAY,
MARCH 15, 2011 (REGULAR)
Notice to the Public- - Oral Comm Public
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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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)
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. (2)
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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a construction contract for Project No. 1281: Citywide Annual Overlay Program, plus civic center parking lots; and Project No. 1286: Citywide Annual Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of $1,059,059.00, to the lowest responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, in the amount not-to-exceed $158,859.00 (15%) for change orders such as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete this project.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor / Agency Chairman to execute the construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney / Agency Counsel.
4. AUTHORIZE a material testing service agreement in the amount of $14,948.00 to Hushmand Associates, Inc.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (4) CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DIRECT staff to apply for the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-112, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA TO SUPPORT THE STOP AND REMEMBER: 9/11 NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBERANCE."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the proposal process as defined by Carson Municipal Code Section 2610(a).
2.
APPROVE a two-year contract extension with
Castro Studios for providing photographic services to the city of
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDERATION OF ST. PHILOMENA CATHOLIC CHURCH'S REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL PERMIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE St. Philomena Catholic Church's application for a carnival permit for Friday, September 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., contingent upon approvals being received from all inspecting agencies.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8) MEETING DISPOSITION: CITY COUNCIL POLICY SUB-COMMITTEE (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. SUSPEND Standard Municipal Practice No. 8.1 and REFER this matter to the Public Works Commission for review.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a contract services agreement for tree maintenance services for the period September 6, 2011 through June 30, 2014, to West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount of $343,128.00 for the first year, with subsequent years subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases.
2. AUTHORIZE an additional annual expenditure up to $16,870.00 (5%), if necessary, for additional unforeseen work which may occur due to rainfall, high wind conditions or other urgent or emergency conditions as they occur.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract services agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1.
APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimates
and order the work for Project No. 954:
Median Irrigation System and Landscaping Upgrade Phase II,
2.
AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call
for construction bids for Project No. 954:
Median Irrigation System and Landscaping Upgrade Phase II,
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE the recommended changes to the
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1.
APPROVE the letter of support of the residents
of the
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign the letter of support.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the amount of $90,000.00 from the California Department of Transportation Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant program.
2. APPROVE the increase in the FY 2011/12 revenue projection by $90,000.00 in the State Local Transportation Grant Fund, account no. 28-00-999-889 4516/0132101.
3. APPROVE the increase in the FY 2011/12 appropriations in the State Local Transportation Grant Fund, account no. 28-70-500-889 xxxx/0132101.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BUSINESS SEATS OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the appointments of Jeffrey Jennison, Dobard, and Michelle Olson to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDER UPDATE OF THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LA-RICS) (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE report.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE staff's request to extend the
negotiation period to October 21, 2011, for City officials and Jay's Catering
to negotiate a catering contract for the
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
APPOINT the Carson/Dominguez Hills Community
Wind Ensemble as the official band of the city of
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROPRIATE $100,000.00 from the Administrative Tow Fee Fund to account no. 62-90-900-139-6005 to augment the Sheriff's Department's Park Enforcement Team.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20) CONSIDER APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM, INC. FOR BUILDING SECURITY SERVICES (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
APPROVE a one-year contract extension of the
agreement with Central Parking System, Inc., to provide building security
services for the city of
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21) CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE one of the following actions:
1.
ACCEPT the $28,000.00 grant from the
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Family Support Program contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Prevention Initiative Demonstration Project contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
2. INCREASE the FY 2011/12 revenue projection in the Family Support Grant Fund by $9,000.00.
3. APPROPRIATE $9,000.00 to account no. 10-90-999-609 to be used to fund the activities of this program.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items)
ITEM NO. (23)
RESOLUTION
NO. 11-111 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,736,707.34, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 100018 THROUGH 100620
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items)
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 Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 11-1466, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 164-11 AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE NORTHWEST AREA OF THE CITY BY CHANGING THEIR EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATION OF ML (MANUFACTURING, LIGHT) TO ML-D (MANUFACTURING, LIGHT - DESIGN OVERLAY)."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
ITEM NO. (25)
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. (26) 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)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-109; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ACQUISITION OF FEE INTERESTS AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 7315-040-011."
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-110; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ACQUISITION OF FEE INTERESTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 7315-040-001."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER the City Council Policy Sub-Committee's recommendation to approve the fee waiver request of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Youth Commission in the revised amount of $1,100.00 for the rental of city equipment for their Halloween Carnival.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction to staff.
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND
ORDINANCE SECOND
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
RECOMMENDATION for the Redevelopment Agency:
RECOMMENDATION for the Redevelopment Agency:
RECOMMENDATION for the Redevelopment Agency:
UNFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT