CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

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March 20, 2012

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: MARCH 16, 2012

“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 1-3) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

Legal Counsel

ITEM NO. (1) 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: Imperial Avalon v. City of Carson, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS131374

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: Park Granada (218 Properties), LLC v. City of Carson, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS-131337

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (3) 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: Carson Harbor Village, LTD v. City of Carson, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS133538

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE: KAMERON ANDREWS, WILDER PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

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. 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: MAJOR JOHNSON, BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 (REGULAR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 (SPECIAL)

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 at the beginning of the meeting.

TRODUCTIONS

INTRODUCTIONS

A. INTRODU CTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

B. PRESENTATION FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ON THE ORGANIZATIONS CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLI

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

This is the appropriate time for members of the general public to address the Council on items not on the posted Agenda but are items of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. 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 other than to place it on the Agenda for a future meeting if appropriate.

BUSINESS CONSENT

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 4-10)

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. (4) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-030 SUPPORTING CA INITIATIVE NO. 11-0082: LIMITS ON HOSPITAL CHARGES (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE NO. 11-0082 THE FAIR HEALTHCARE PRICING ACT OF 2012."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-031 SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE NO. 11-0081: REQUIRING NONPROFIT HOSPITAL PROVIDE CHARITY CARE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-031, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE NO. 11-0081 A CALIFORNIA CHARITY CARE PROVIDED BY NON-PROFIT HOSPITALS INITIATIVE."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY CENTER CIP PROJECT FUND (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDERATION FOR L.A. CITY FARM TO USE CITY STREET POLES TO DISPLAY PROMOTIONAL BANNERS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. GRANT permission to L.A. City Farm to use the Carson Street Light Poles to display promotional banners for a period of 60 days.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TECS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE MACHADO LAKE NUTRIENT TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PLAN (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE a two-year Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $33,600.00, with TECS Environmental Compliance Services for the implementation of the Machado Lake Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load Monitoring and Reporting Program plan.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR SPECIAL TAX CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE FORMATION OF ONE OR MORE COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICTS FOR THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Agreement between the city of Carson and David Taussig and Associates, Inc.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Agreement between the city of Carson and David Taussig and Associates, Inc. after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDER APPROVING THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED NOMINEE FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION DAY LUNCHEON AWARDS CEREMONY (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE Tiny Cook as the city of Carson's nominee to receive the Older Americans Recognition Award at the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging's 47th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day Luncheon Awards Ceremony.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 11)

ITEM NO. (11) RESOLUTION NO. 12-032 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,474,562.42, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 103505 THROUGH 103757

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 12-13)

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. (12) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 12-1484 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW EMERGENCY SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE ML (MANUFACTURING, LIGHT) ZONE DISTRICT (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. 12-1484, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE ML (MANUFACTURING, LIGHT) ZONING DISTRICT."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 12-1485 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY'S LAND USE AND ZONING REGULATIONS (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. 12-1485, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY'S LAND USE AND ZONING REGULATIONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS PURSUANT TO FAIR HOUSING LAWS."

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 14-15)

ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT TO AUDIT THE MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL PROCESS (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 2

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONCUR with an agreement between the Carson Housing Authority and Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG), to provide an audit of the mobilehome rent control process and to provide recommendations to establish best practices for a not-to-exceed cost of $52,400.00.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDER FILLING VACANCIES ON THE MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD AND THE CARSON HISTORICAL COMMITTEE BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECOMMENDATION for the Mayor:

2. CONSIDER or APPOINT members to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board and the Carson Historical Committee, with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor, as listed on Exhibit No. 1.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 16-19)

ITEM NO. (16) PRESENTATION OF THE JUNE 30, 2011, COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM NO. 2

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. HEAR a presentation from the City's outside, independent auditor on the City's financial results for FY 2010/11.

2. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17) CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION: SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. SELECT a Mayor Pro Tempore for the 2012-2013 term.