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July 17, 2012
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 - 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: Los Angeles Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles, et. al., County of Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS108180
ACTION:
Labor Negotiator
ITEM NO. (2)
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with City Manager and Administrative Services General Manager, regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME.
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE: RAY KING, LOMITA MAGNET ELEMENTARY 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 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 “
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 20, 2011 ( REGULAR)
MONDAY,
JANUARY 9, 2012 (SPECIAL JOINT)
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
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 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.
NEW BUSINESS CONSENT
NEW
BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 3-7)
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 RESOLUTION NO. 12-073 ENFORCING THE CLEAN AIR ACT (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-073, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING ENFORCEMENT OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT AND OPPOSING ALL EFFORTS OF OTHERS TO BLOCK OR DELAY THE MISSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-076, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA OPPOSING THE PERSECUTION OF INDIVDUALS PRACTICING FALUN GONG IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA"
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to Wen Chen of the U.S. Southwest Falun Dafa Association, 1007 E. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104, Congresswoman Richardson and Amnesty International USA, 350 Sansome Street, Suite 210, San Francisco, CA 94104
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the donations received in May 2012 in the amount of $15,802.00.
2. APPROVE an increase in the FY 2011/12 General Fund revenue budget by $15,802.00, in the revenue account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.
3. APPROPRIATE the $15,802.00 to the FY 2011/12 expenditure budget in the expenditure account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR ONE 2012 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. AWARD a purchase contract in the amount of $25,411.66 to Frontier Ford for the purchase of one 2012 4X2 Ford F150 pickup truck with supercrew cab.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-072. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; AND IF SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM."
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor or his designee, to sign the grant agreement, any subsequent amendments thereto, and all other documents with the State of California for the purposes of this program.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 8)
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 9-12)
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
Council are requested to select three speakers to represent your opinion.
ITEM NO. (9)
CONTINUED
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED GENERAL
FUND BUDGET (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. CONDUCT a Continued Public Hearing on the proposed FY 2012/13 General Fund Budget;
2. APPROVE the FY 2012/13 General Fund Budget incorporating the Decision Packages, Budget Referrals and Use of Fund Balance as determined by the City Council;
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 12-068 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the continued public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the continued public hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 OF THE CITY OF CARSON (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY - REMEDIAL SYSTEMS - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE DISTRICT."
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 OF THE CITY OF CARSON (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY - REMEDIAL SYSTEMS-OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING)."
4. CONDUCT ELECTION by opening ballots, WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-071, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 OF THE CITY OF CARSON (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY - REMEDIAL SYSTEMS - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT."
5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Ordinance No. 12-1492, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 OF THE CITY OF CARSON (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY - REMEDIAL SYSTEMS -OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID DISTRICT."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. OPEN the continued Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CONTINUE the Public Hearing to September 18, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., upon finding that the complexity of the proposed District and the need for public participation require the additional time.
ACTION:
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 ADOPT Resolution No. 12-075, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 898-12 AND DENYING THE APPEAL TO RETAIN AN UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTER."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 13-14)
ITEM NO. (13)
CONSIDER
REQUEST FROM MAYOR DEAR TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER the request from Mayor Dear and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
RECOMMENDATION for the Mayor:
1. 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 15-22)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. RECEIVE and FILE the memo dated June 14, 2012, on the status of the Carousel Environmental Investigation.
2. APPROVE the sending of a letter on behalf of the City Council to the Regional Water Quality Control Board requesting that this matter be placed on their agenda in order to give the residents of the Carousel Tract an opportunity to engage in discussion.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDER A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE CITY'S ADJUDICATED NEWSPAPER, OUR WEEKLY (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER requesting the City Attorney investigate if the criteria required for adjudication has been altered since 2008 and report back to the City Council if the City could challenge the adjudicated status of Our Weekly in light of changed circumstances.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (19) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A THIRD COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE PROVIDER (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20) CONSIDER THE STATUS OF ABX1 26 IMPLEMENTATION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction to staff.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-077, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF A REWARD FUND OF $25,000.00 FOR THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO FURNISH INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO CAUSED THE DEATH OF DORIAN HOLT.
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL)
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