CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

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October 2, 2012

5:00 P.M.

AGENDA POSTED: SEPTEMBER 28, 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) EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957, to conduct an employee evaluation for the position of City Manager.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (2) 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. (3) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with AME, Carson Professionals and Supervisors Association, and ACE, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with the City of Carson.

ACTION:

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. 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 EARLE ENESI, FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 (REGULAR)

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 (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 at the beginning of the meeting.

INTRODUCTIONS

INTRODUCTIONS

A. INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

B. WATER REPLENISHMENT BOARD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIRECTOR, ALBERT ROBLES

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 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 MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT (CITY TREASURER) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 1 AND CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM NO. 2.

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 12-098 AND 12-099: CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013; REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE; AND APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER FOR MARTIN AND CHAPMAN COMPANY, ELECTION CONSULTANTS (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES."

2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-099, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013."

3. APPROVE a purchase order for Martin and Chapman Co., elections consultant, in the approximate amount of $135,000.00, in accordance with Elections Code Section 13001.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-100: CONSENTING TO AN ELECTION CONSOLIDATION WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ORDERING THAT THREE (3) SEATS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND ONE (1) SEAT ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013 (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO AN ELECTION CONSOLIDATION WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ORDERING THAT THE THREE (3) SEATS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND ONE (1) SEAT ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-106 SUPPORTING H.R. 5823: THE SAVING TAXPAYERS FROM UNNECESSARY GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISE BULK SALE PROGRAMS ACT OF 2012 (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING H.R. 5823: THE SAVING TAXPAYERS FROM UNNECESSARY GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISE BULK SALE PROGRAMS ACT OF 2012"

2. INSTRUCT staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Congresswomen Janice Hahn, Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson, Senator Rod Wright, Senator Ted Lieu, Assemblymembers Isadore Hall and Warren Furutani and County Supervisor Ridley-Thomas.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 12-104 RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-104, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURE 1.1 RELATED TO THE USE OF THE HOME DEPOT CENTER FOR THE TWO REDUCED-COST USES PER YEAR THAT ARE ALLOWED BY THE CITY (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE Council Policy and Procedure 1.1.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDER APPROVING A CITY OF CARSON HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL (COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE having a City of Carson Halloween Carnival.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 11)

ITEM NO. (11) RESOLUTION NO. 12-101 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,299,217.36, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 106504 THROUGH 106722

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 12-13)

ITEM NO. (12) 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:

ITEM NO. (13) 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:

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 14-18)

ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDER REINSTATING "FIVE MINUTE RULE" AS PART OF THE PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDER PLACING BEFORE THE VOTERS AT THE MARCH 2013 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ELIMINATE A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND RETURN TO A ROTATING MAYOR SELECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. CONSDIER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 12-1495 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1495, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONS."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17) CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 12-1496 AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICPAL CODE TO REQUIRE ALL COUNCILMEMBERS, INCLUDING THE MAYOR, TO QUEUE UP WHEN REQUESTING TO SPEAK, AND REQUIRING THE MAYOR TO RELINQUISH THE ROLE AS PRESIDING OFFICER BEFORE AND WHILE SPEAKING (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1496, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE 2409(B) RELATING TO COUNCILMEMBERS OBTAINING THE FLOOR TO SPEAK;" and

2. DIRECT staff to make the necessary technological adjustments to add the Mayor to the queue using the electronic system.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18) CONSIDER EXPANDING THE CURRENT BROADCASTING SCHEDULE ON THE CITY'S PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) CHANNEL (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DISCUSS and Provide DIRECTION.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II

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