CITY
OF
REGULAR
MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
701 EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON, CA 90745
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February 19, 2013
AGENDA POSTED: FEBRUARY 14, 2013
“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 (None) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.
Legal Counsel
Labor Negotiator
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE: ANDREW GONZALEZ, CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY
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,
JULY 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/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS
A.
INTRODUCTION OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
B.
MIKE HARRIEL,
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
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 1-4)
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. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement Time Extension with TCM Group, Inc., to provide Construction Management Services for Project No. 919: Wilmington Avenue Interchange Modification at the I 405 freeway; until December 31, 2015.
2. ACCEPT the name modification from TCM Group, Inc., to TCM Group, Inc., a Hill International Company.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the revised Professional Services Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the change order request for an amount not to exceed $62,843.00.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with MDG Associates to increase the amount by $45,000.00 and extend the agreement for one additional year.
2. ALLOCATE $300,000.00 from uncommitted grant funds to the Neighborhood Pride Program.
3. APPROVE modifying the Neighborhood Pride Program guidelines to allow the use of funds for multi-family buildings.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with P.A. ARCA Engineering, Inc., for the preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates for Project No. 1355: Veterans Park Athletic Field Renovation for a negotiated fee not-to-exceed $48,192.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) finding that the proposed Veterans Park Athletic Field Renovation is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, 15301 (d) and 15301 (h) of the CEQA guidelines.
4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk, for Project No. 1355: Veterans Park Athletic Field Renovation.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Items 5)
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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Item 6)
ITEM NO. (6)
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:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 7-9)
ITEM NO. (7)
CONSIDER
DESIGNATING AN OBSERVER AT THE MARCH 5, 2013 CITY OF CARSON GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DETERMINE whether to request a third party, with elections law and procedures expertise to act as an observer at City of Carson's March 5, 2013 General Municipal Election.
2. Should the City Council determine to request an observer at Carson's General Municipal Election on March 5, 2013, the City Council should:
3. DIRECT staff to confirm the scheduling of an individual from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office or the California Secretary of State's Office to serve as an observer.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (8) CONSIDERATION OF FY 2012/2013 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. REVIEW and DISCUSS.
2. APPROVE the mid-year adjustments recommended by the City Manager.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DIRECT staff to include a $450.00 foreclosure registration fee and no deposit in the City's resolution of fees and charges.
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 10)
Oral Communication (Staff)
- Adjournment
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ACTION:
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