CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

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December 20, 2011

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: DECEMBER 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:

Executive Session (Closed Session) - Ceremonial Presentation

CLOSED SESSION (Item 1) 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 three cases.

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

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 “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:

PASTOR JOEL WOOD, CARSON BIBLE CHURCH

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 (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 the Council/Agency on items not on the posted Agenda but are items of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council/Agency. Any person wishing to speak at this time is requested to complete a Speaker Form, available on the podium or by the Public Agenda Binder in the Council Chamber. ORAL COMMENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, no action can be taken on these items, and there can be no dialogue or discussion of the items with the Council/Agency other than to place it on the Agenda for a future meeting if appropriate.

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 2-11)

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 FOR THE CITY OF CARSON TO CO-HOST THE CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION SUPPORT FOUNDATION 6th ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE co-hosting CSSSF's 6th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on February 29, 2012.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to assist with the preparation and coordination of the event.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (3) CONSIDER AWARD OF A TWO-YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT FOR AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. AWARD a two-year service contract, for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014, in the amount of $38,600.00 to Rod Seay Video Services.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (4) REQUEST FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR PROJECTS AND EVENTS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. ALLOW these two commissions to solicit donations and fundraise in an effort to financially support and enhance their programs.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-141 AMENDING THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESOLUTION, RESOLUTION NO. 85-107, AND COMPLYING WITH THE DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-141, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 85-107, THE CITY'S EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESOLUTION."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-140 TO AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RECORDS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 11-140, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS/CONTRACTS AT JUNE 30, 2011 AND ADJUSTMENTS TO PROJECTED REVENUES FOR FY 2011/12 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE the reappropriation of funds to the FY 2011/12 budget in the account numbers detailed in Exhibit No. 1.

2. AUTHORIZE the increase in the revenue projections for FY 2011/12 for the funds listed in the "Fiscal Impact" section of this report.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the following property as an acquisition activity:

2. a. 5 Stage Coach Lane, Carson, California 90745

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute and finalize the purchase agreement for the acquisition of the identified property as it relates to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

4. APPROVE the sub-agreement with South Los Angeles Development Group, Inc. for residential rehabilitation services at 2601 East Tyler Street, Carson, California 90810 as a part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Implementation activities.

5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute and finalize the residential rehabilitation service agreement for the improvement of the identified property as it relates to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) APPROVAL OF A COST INCREASE FOR PROJECT NO. 992 (DOMINGUEZ PARK POOL PROJECT) ALLOCATABLE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE a cost increase for Project No. 992 (Dominguez Park Pool Project) allocatable to Community Development Block Grant funds from $2,000,000.00 to $2,083,987.00.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDER A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO REQUESTING EVENT SPONSORSHIPS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. REFER the matter to the City Council Policy Subcommittee.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) 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).

2. RATIFY 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 $48,240.00, for the period November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 12)

ITEM NO. (12) RESOLUTION NO. 11-142 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE A MOUNT OF $2,134,332.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 102078 THROUGH 102368

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)

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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 13-14)

ITEM NO. (13) 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. (14) 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 15-18)

ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDERATION OF CARSON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN I-405 AND I-110 FREEWAYS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 4

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Carson Street improvement project.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with plans, specifications and estimates for the Carson Street improvement project, advertise the work, and call for bids.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDERATION TO NAME THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN HONOR OF CITY CLERK HELEN KAWAGOE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17) A REQUEST TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A LIST OF EVENTS REQUESTING FEE WAIVERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. PROVIDE staff with a list of events to be brought forward to the City Council Policy Sub-committee for the consideration of fee waivers for calendar year 2012

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18) CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY OVERWEIGHT PERMIT TO CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CENTRALIZED EXAMINATION STATION REQUIREMENT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DO NOT ISSUE an overweight permit to California Cartage Company until City Council officially adopts Assembly Bill No. 1128 and after all City of Carson's conditions and criteria are established for the proposed overweight corridor.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items)

ITEM NO. (19) ORDINANCE NO. 11-1481:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE § 41107 REGULATING SMOKING IN CERTAIN OUTDOOR PLACES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

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

UNFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT