CITY
OF CARSON
adjourned
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701 EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON, CA 90745
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November 7, 2012
5:00 P.M.
AGENDA POSTED: NOVEMBER 1, 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: SoCal Mobile Food Vendors v. City of Carson, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. TC026919.
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 AME,
Carson Professionals and Supervisors Association, and ACE
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (3)
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:
REORT ON
CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag
Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
6:00
P.M.
FLAG
SALUTE: ARSH ALI, BONITA STREET 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. 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 MICHAEL J. EALEY, PREVAILING IN CHRIST
MINISTRIES
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
MONDAY,
MAY 14, 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.
INTRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS
A.
INTRODUCTION OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
B.
DR. WILLIE J. HAGAN, PRESIDENT,
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS, INTRODUCTION TO THE
COMMUNITY
C.
DR. KEITH CURRY,
INTERIM CEO OF COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PROCESS TO ACCREDITATION
D.
PATRICIA J.
QUILIZAPA, ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP,
BRIEFING ON VARIOUS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT LITIGATIONS
E.
SUSAN DEL MUNDO,
TEACHER, TOWN AVENUE SCHOOL, AN UPDATE ON MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
ORAL MUNICATIONS
- 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 4-11)
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.
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of an additional $176,536.75 to augment the previously authorized construction contingency in the amount of $1,832,973.00 for Project No. 921 [Federal No. NCBLN01-5403(010)]: Avalon Boulevard Interchange Modification at the I-405 Freeway.
2. APPROVE Change Orders No. 1 through 29 for Project No. 921 [Federal No. NCBLN01-5403(010)]: Avalon Boulevard Interchange Modification at the I-405 Freeway, in the amount of $2,009,510.75. This will increase the construction contract with Powel Constructors, Inc. from $12,219,821.65 to $14,229,331.40.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-123 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING DEEP SYMPATHY, CONDOLENCES AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE RECENT DISASTERS BROUGHT ABOUT BY HURRICANE SANDY"
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the donations received in September 2012 in the amount of $8,800.00.
2. APPROVE an increase in the FY 2012/13 General Fund revenue budget by $8,800.00, in the revenue account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.
3. APPROPRIATE the $8,800.00 to the FY 2012/13 expenditure budget in the expenditure account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-122, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE EXEMPTION SET FORTH IN SECTION 61104(e) OF ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 11 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A TWO PERCENT TAX ON ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITY USERS."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the amendment to the existing agreement with the City of Hawthorne.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. DIRECT staff to amend and revise the Residential Property Report and Property Maintenance ordinances.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to take the necessary steps to establish and present a foreclosure registration program for the City Council's consideration.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE a one-year contract extension of the agreement with JAM Fire Protection, Inc. to provide building security alarm systems services for the City of Carson from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, at a cost of $14,040.00.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Tract Map No. 71493, located at 2535-2569 E. Carson Street.
2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.
3. ACCEPT the dedications as indicated on said map.
4. APPROVE and ACCEPT the work agreements and improvement securities listed in the body of this report, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said map on the face of Tract Map No. 71493.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 12)
ITEM NO. (12)
RESOLUTION
NO. 12-121 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,613,829.29, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 106992 THROUGH 107271
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 13-17)
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.
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. 12-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT, ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 890-11 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PORSCHE EXPERIENCE DRIVING CENTER PROJECT ON AN INACTIVE LANDFILL IN THE ORGANIC REFUSE LANDFILL OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19220 S. MAIN STREET."
3. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1503, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 168-12 TO CHANGE ZONE FROM CG-D-ORL AND ML-D-ORL TO CR-D-ORL FOR A 53-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 19220 S.MAIN STREET (APNS: 7336009006,7336009008 & 7336009009)."
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. 12-118, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-12, CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 606 AND 608 EAST REALTY STREET (APN 7404 016 044)."
3. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1501, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 167-12 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM CG (COMMERCIAL, GENERAL) TO RS (RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 606 AND 608 EAST REALTY STREET (APN 7404 016 044)."
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 INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1498, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR TO REMOVE AN EXISTING DOUBLE-SIDED STATIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN AND REPLACE IT WITH AN 80-FOOT HIGH DIGITAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN LOCATED AT ALONG THE SOUTHBOUND I-405 FREEWAY AND ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-012-817)."
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 INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1499, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CBS OUTDOOR REMOVING AN EXISTING DOUBLE-SIDED STATIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN AND REPLACING IT WITH A 75-FOOT HIGH DIGITAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND I-405 FREEWAY AND ALAMEDA (APN 7316-024-824)."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1502, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 3262 - SPECIAL PERMITS FOR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES"
2. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1504, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY SECTION 3260.2 TO UPDATE THE LIST OF DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES AND TO MODIFY OTHER OUTDATED REFERENCES IN THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS CHAPTER."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 18-21)
ITEM NO. (18)
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. (19) CONSIDER FILLING VACANCY ON THE CARSON HISTORICAL COMMITTEE BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
RECOMMENDATION for the Mayor:
1. CONSIDER or APPOINT a member to 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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1.
WAIVE
further reading and ADOPT the following resolutions by title only:
Resolution No. 12-124, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR
THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO ELIMINATION OF A DIRECTLY
ELECTED MAYOR AND A RETURN TO A ROTATING MAYOR" and
Resolution No. 12-125, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE RELATING TO
ELIMINATION OF A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND REESTABLISHING A ROTATING MAYOR
SELECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS;" and
Resolution No. 12-126, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR
THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR A CITY MEASURE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF 2013."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (21) CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL LIST OF EVENTS SEEKING FUNDING FROM BUSINESSES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the list of anticipated events.
2. DIRECT staff to transmit the list to the Chamber of Commerce and interested businesses.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 22-29)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 12-1491, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 4118.1 AND 4118.2 REGARDING PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 63143 REGARDING PEDDLERS, AND ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 63142 TO REGULATE MOBILE FOOD VENDORS."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE for first reading Ordinance No. 12-1505, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FURTHER AMENDING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS."
2. TAKE such another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of law.
3. TAKE no action at this time.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26) APPROVE COMPONENTS FOR A 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF INCORPORATION CELEBRATION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1.
APPROVE
"Moving Forward Together" as the theme for the 45th anniversary;
2.
DESIGNATE
the following as the "signature" events as further described in the
staff report:
Friday Night at the Fights
(February)
Carson Park Community Festival
(March)
Black-Tie Gala (October)
Holiday Parade (November)
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (27) CONSIDER ZONING CATEGORY OF "CASH FOR GOLD" BUSINESSES IN THE CITY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. PROVIDE comments on "cash for gold" businesses.
2. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (28) CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE MAIN STREET CONNECTION PROJECT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 12-119, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF A REWARD FUND FOR THE PERSON(S) WHO FURNISH INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON(S) WHO CAUSED THE DEATH OF ADRIAN AROCHI."
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 30)
Oral Communication (Staff)
- Adjournment
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
OR
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