CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

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January 17, 2012

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED:

“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 (Items 1-2) 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 one case.

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

ITEM NO. (2) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

ACTION:

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:

JORDAN GIPSON

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 J. A. BOYD, CHRIST CHRISTIAN CENTER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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

B. A PRESENTATION ON EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS BY DR. NANCY KING, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

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 3-13)

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

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (4) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-002 ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL REPORT (FISCAL YEAR 2010/11) AND AUDIT OF THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE CONTROLLER (CARSON CONSOLIDATED PROJECT AREA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-002, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDIT, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE STATE CONTROLLER."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-013 CONDEMNING THE RACIAL INFLAMMATORY RANT OF MR. JULES MANSON (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-013, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONDEMNING THE RACIAL INFLAMMATORY RANT OF MR. JULES MANSON. "

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-001 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-001, "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 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-006 TO AMEND THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES TO ADD A Y-RATING POLICY (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-006, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES, RESOLUTION NO. 82-008, TO ADD A Y-RATING POLICY."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) 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 November 2011 in the amount of $3,210.00.

2. APPROVE an increase in the FY 2011/12 General Fund revenue budget by $3,210.00, in the revenue account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.

3. APPROPRIATE the $3,210.00 to the FY 2011/12 expenditure budget in the expenditure account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.

4. ACCEPT the donations received in December 2011 in the amount of $2,367.63.

5. APPROVE an increase in the FY 2011/12 General Fund revenue budget by $2,367.63, in the revenue account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 2.

6. APPROPRIATE the $2,367.63 to the FY 2011/12 expenditure budget in the expenditure account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 2.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDER THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT CARRIAGE CREST AND STEVENSON PARKS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2604 (d).

2. AUTHORIZE the City of Carson to piggy back off a competitively bid contract between the Palm Springs Unified School District and Miracle Playground Sales.

3. APPROVE the award of purchase contract for playground equipment to Miracle Playground Sales, for Carriage Crest Park in the amount of $62,950.28, and Stevenson Park (south end) in the amount of $72,584.46, for a combined total of $135,534.74.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 70818: SUBDIVISION OF SEVEN EXISTING LOTS INTO TWO GROUND LOTS AND SEVEN AIRSPACE LOTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 708 - 724 E. CARSON STREET AND 21720 - 21814 S. AVALON BOULEVARD (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Tract Map No. 70818, located at 708 - 724 E. Carson Street and 21720 - 21814 S. Avalon Boulevard.

2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

3. ACCEPT the dedications as indicated on said map.

4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said map on the face of Tract Map No. 70818.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-007 REGARDING FORGIVENESS OF LOANS TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 936 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-007, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A DECLARATION UNDER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 33354.8 THAT, DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011, THE CITY HAS NOT FORGIVEN THE REPAYMENT, WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY, OF ANY LOAN, ADVANCE, OR INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY BY THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12) CONSIDER REDUCTIONS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDING FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2012 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER the information on CDBG funding for Program Year 2012 for the city of Carson provided by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2. DIRECT staff and the Citywide Advisory Commission to provide a funding recommendation to the City Council for no more than seven (7) public service programs.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13) AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. AUTHORIZE staff to release an RFP for professional crossing guard services.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 14)

ITEM NO. (14) RESOLUTION NO. 12-008 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,943,386.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 102369 THROUGH 102758

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 15-19)

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

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Carson Street improvement project.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with completion of plans, specifications and estimates for the Carson Street improvement project.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16) 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. (17) FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A LIST OF EVENTS REQUESTING FEE WAIVERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE this report on the status and soft costs, facilities and equipment for Cinco de Mayo, Cesar Chavez, Filipino Independence Day, Juneteenth, Jazz Festival, Black History Month/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Samoan Flag Day.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18) FURTHER 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. (19) CONSIDER A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO REQUESTING EVENT SPONSORSHIPS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE the proposed Council policy.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 20-23)

ITEM NO. (20) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-014 APPROVING FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-014 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THE CITY SHALL OPERATE AND ADOPTING CERTAIN IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES TO ACCOMPLISH THE SAME."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (21) CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH GIRARDI AND KEESE TO BRING A PUBLIC NUISANCE ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARSON INVOLVING THE CAROUSEL TRACT PROPERTIES (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (22) CONSIDER FILLING THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK EITHER THROUGH APPOINTMENT OR THE CALLING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (23) CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED BNSF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions: