CITY
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OF THE
CARSON CITY COUNCIL
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March 19, 2013
AGENDA POSTED: MARCH 15, 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
Clerks 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(d)(1), 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. vs. City of Carson; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS133538.
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(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Paz/Vodery Construction & Development, Inc. vs. City of Carson & Clifford W. Graves, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. TC025381.
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 City Manager, City Attorney and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AME, AFSCME Local 809 as well as Unclassified Management and the City Manager.
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CARSON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE: AZERETH CANCINO, CITY OF CARSON'S EARLY
CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
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:
NONE
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.
PRESENTATION
FROM CONNIE TURNER AND LARRY SUTTON, SCE, ENERGY EFFICIENT REBATE PROGRAMS
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 4-13)
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 transfer of the property at 401 E. Carson Street to the Carson Successor Agency.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed transferring the property at 401 E. Carson Street to the Carson Successor Agency following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5) AWARD OF WORKER COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT FOR FY 2013/14 AND FY 2014/15 (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the proposal process as defined by Carson Municipal Code Section 2610(a).
2. AWARD a two-year contract for Third Party Administrator services with Tristar for FY 2013/14 in the amount of $120,000.00 and for FY 2014/15 in the amount of $122,400.00.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign the two-year contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No.13-022, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.77-111, BY ADOPTING A PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER JOB SPECIFICATION."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (7) CONSIDER THE 2012 CARSON HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. INSTRUCT staff to submit Carson's Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
2. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the funding for a construction contract for a commercial façade improvement project located at 621 W. Carson Street in the amount of $34,860.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Façade Improvement Program Agreement between the City and the property owner following the funding approval and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13 018, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N014 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403R FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS COVERING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 919 [FEDERAL NO. HPLUL 5403(017)]: WILMINGTON AVENUE INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-405 FREEWAY."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 999: Dolphin Park Improvements - Phase I, in the amount of $195,800.00, to the lowest responsible bidder, Rafael 26 Construction, Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, in an amount not-to-exceed $29,370.00 (15%) for change orders such as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete this project.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Construction Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the plans, specifications, estimates, Location Maps and Location List, and order the work for Project No. 1338: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal FY 2012/13.
2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, 15301(c) and 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1338: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal FY 2012/13.
4. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2604(d).
5. AUTHORIZE the City of Carson to piggy back off of a competitively bid contract between the City of Los Angeles and Petrochem Manufacturing, Inc.
6. APPROPRIATE $100,000.00 from the Measure "R" Local fund balance for Project No. 1338: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal FY 2012/13.
7. AWARD a construction and materials purchase contract to Petrochem Manufacturing, Inc., in the amount of $405,859.00 for Project No. 1338: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal FY 2012/13.
8. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the construction and materials purchase contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1362: Figueroa Street Pavement Restoration from the I-405 Freeway to Victoria Street.
2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Figueroa Street Pavement Restoration from the I-405 Freeway to Victoria Street is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, 15301(c) and 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk, for Project No. 1362: Figueroa Street Pavement Restoration from the I-405 Freeway to Victoria Street.
4. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1362: Figueroa Street Pavement Restoration from the I-405 Freeway to Victoria Street.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-019, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF DESIGNATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES UPON REQUEST IN THE CITY OF CARSON."
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the new General Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 14)
ITEM NO. (14)
RESOLUTION
NO. 13-020 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $914,479.43, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 108942 THROUGH 109168
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 15)
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.
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. TAKE one of the following options:
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-023
4. A. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 825-10 TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF A 17-FOOT-HIGH POLE SIGN IN LIEU OF A MONUMENT SIGN." OR
5. B. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 825-10 TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF A 17-FOOT-HIGH POLE SIGN IN LIEU OF A MONUMENT SIGN."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 16-19)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. HEAR a presentation from the City's external, independent auditor on the City's financial results for FY 2011/12.
2. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (17) CONSIDER A DISCUSSION RELATED TO THE MATTER IN WHICH DONATIONS ARE SOLICITED (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-021. "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 CAL HOME PROGRAM; AND IF SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAL HOME 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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 13-1511, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE."
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 20)
Oral Communication (Staff)
- Adjournment
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL)
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS:
NFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT