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June 18, 2013
AGENDA POSTED: JUNE 14, 2013
“In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a
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(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: City of Alhambra, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS116375, California Supreme Court Case No. S185457.
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, City Attorney and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with ACE, CPSA, & AME, AFSCME Local 809 as well as Unclassified Management and the City Manager.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (3)
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE: KOURTNEY NOA, YOUTH COMMISSIONER, REDONDO
UNION HIGH SCHOOL
INVOCATION: PASTOR
ROBERT OLIVER, HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
AUGUST 7, 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.
KATHY SUTTON,
SENSORY INTEGRATION EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (LIMITED TO 40 MINUTES)
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. Oral communications
not taken up within the time allotted will be taken at the end of the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS CONSENT
NEW
BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 4-21)
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:
1. APPROVE and ADOPT the amended Statement of Investment Policy.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE BRIT (Lloyd's of London Syndicate) to provide $10 million primary coverage, including terrorism, for the City of Carson's (City) Commercial General Liability Insurance for Municipal General, Public Officials Errors and Omissions, and Automobile Liability for FY 2013/14, at an annual premium of $194,326.00.
2. APPROVE Safety National Casualty Corporation and BRIT to provide coverage for the City's Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance for FY 2013/14, at an annual premium of $131,206.00.
3. APPROVE St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company to provide coverage for the City's Property Insurance, including terrorism, for FY 2013/14, at an annual premium of $85,491.00.
4. APPROVE The Hartford Company to provide coverage for the City's volunteers for FY 2013/14, at an annual premium of $310.00.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SB 648 RESTRICTING THE USE AND ADVERTISING OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES."
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett, Senator Ted Lieu, Assemblymember Isadore Hall and Senator Rod Wright and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-062, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB 576 (REVENUE RECOVERY AND COLLABORATIVE ENFORCEMENT TEAM)."
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to Assistant Majority Floor Leader V. Manuel Pérez, Senator Ted Lieu, Assemblymember Isadore Hall and Senator Rod Wright and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 13-1524, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (10) CONSIDER CHANGING THE TITLE FOR THE POSITION OF MAYOR PRO TEM TO VICE MAYOR (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. REFER the matter to the Government Organization Committee.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (11) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CITY OF CARSON TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN AIDS WALK LA (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. AUTHORIZE the formation of a City of Carson Team for participation in AIDS Walk LA.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ELECT to use the annual percentage change in population of the City of Carson and the net change in California Per Capita Income as the factors with which to calculate the City's annual appropriations limit for FY 2012/13.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-035, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE TOTAL ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/13."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (13) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS STORAGE PERMITS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the issuance of a Fireworks Storage Permit to the Carson High Boosters Club, Inc. and the Filipino Community of Carson, contingent upon their compliance with CMC 3101.8.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (14) CONSIDER AN AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE PB LOADER PATCH TRUCK (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. AWARD a purchase contract to South Bay Truck Center in the amount of $203,569.49.
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Office to dispose of the outdated PB Loader Patch Truck, vehicle # 758 through public auction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE the roster of organizations contingent upon their compliance with all governing rules and regulations, approvals from all inspecting agencies, and mandatory attendance at the Fireworks Stand Operators' Safety and Orientation Seminar.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a 5-year extension of the Agreement with Waste Management, Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the 5-year extension with Waste Management, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (17) CONSIDER AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE an agreement between the City of Carson and the Housing Rights Center to administer a fair housing program for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $32,240.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO. 434 ALLOWING CREDITS FOR HIRING EMPLOYEES BASED ON QUALIFIED WAGES IN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE
2. DIRECT staff to transmit the resolution to the bill's author and the City's legislators.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a three-year contract to CiteZONE.com, LLC to provide parking citation processing services for the City of Carson, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 for a total cost of $300,000.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-060 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE VERA STREET NORTH OF 213TH STREET, AND SETTING A TIME AND A PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING HEREIN."
2. SET a Public Hearing for July 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $17,000.00 to relocate the remote restroom building's location.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 22)
ITEM NO. (22)
RESOLUTION
NO. 13-058 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,557,382.01, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 110463 THROUGH 110692
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 23-26)
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 on the proposed FY 2013/14 General Fund Budget, CONDUCT the public hearing, and CONTINUE the public hearing open until July 2, 2013 at 6 p.m.
2. TAKE public comment on the proposed FY 2013/14 Special Revenue Funds Budgets and CONTINUE the item to July 2, 2013.
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. 13-055, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 88-10) AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 878-11 FOR DEVELOPMENT ON AN ORGANIC REFUSE LANDFILL SITE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19101 S. BROADWAY."
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. 13-1521, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 170-13 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20795 S. MAIN STREET (APN 7336003029) FROM ML-ORL-D TO CG-ORL-D."
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (26) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL WASTE SERVICES RATE ADJUSTMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. APPROVE an increase of 2.04% ($0.39 per month, $4.68 per year) for FY 2013/14 for integrated residential waste hauling services.
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 27-28)
ITEM NO. (27)
COMMISSION,
COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. Mayor Dear to CONSIDER, APPOINT, or REAPPOINT members to the Commissions, Committees, and Boards in accordance with Ordinance No. 04-1330, with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor, as listed on Exhibit No. 1.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (28) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORIST, INC., FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE a one percent increase in the compensation rates paid to West Coast Arborist, Inc., for tree maintenance services for FY 2013/14.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 29-38)
ITEM NO. (29)
CONSIDER
REQUESTING REMOVAL OF VECTOR CONTROL TRUSTEE HAROLD WILLIAMS FOR CAUSE (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE and ADOPT City of Carson CPP No. 1.6.01 Establishing a Policy for the Creation of a Trustee Account and reaffirming the list of current Trustee Accounts.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (31) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-1523 REGARDING THE PROCESS OF REMOVING MEMBERS OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONS (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and provide DIRECTION.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPOINT one Councilmember to serve on the Stakeholder Advisory Group.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the comment letter on the Site-Specific Cleanup Goal Report for the Carousel Tract (Former Kast Property) and AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Councilmembers to be signatory to the letter.
2. DIRECT staff to transmit the letter and attachments to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (34) CONSIDERATION OF LAUNCHING AND PLANNING THE CARSON 5,000 LB WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction on possibly amending the Carson Municipal Code regarding social hosting and alcohol consumption by minors.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD an Equity Lease Agreement to Enterprise Fleet Maintenance Trust (EFM) for the City's light-duty vehicles, in the amount of $216,931.00, for the first year of the lease program and for the estimated amounts for subsequent years as shown on Exhibit No. 1.
2. AWARD a Maintenance Agreement to Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. (EFMI) for the leased light-duty vehicles, in the amount of $17,520.00, for the first year of the maintenance program and for the estimated amounts for subsequent years as shown on Exhibit No. 1.
3. APPROVE a Purchase Order to Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the after market equipment (AME) in the amount of $126,607.00, after the execution of the Equity Lease and Maintenance Agreements.
4. APPROVE the treatment of proceeds from the sale/auction of City vehicles to be replaced, as additions to the projected revenues of the Capital Asset Replacement Fund, in the fiscal year the sale/auction is completed.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the individual Lease Rate Quote sheets.
6. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Equity Lease and Maintenance Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (38) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE an increase of 2.04% to the Integrated Commercial/Industrial Waste Management Services price matrix for the FY 2013/14.
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ordinance
second reading (None )
CONCLUDING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS
TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Councilmember Gipson requests the Council consider
establishment of a new program entitled “Meet Your Neighbors” or “Get To Know
Your Neighbors”. The program will encourage Carson residents to meet the
neighbors on their block, greet their new neighbors, bake/take a cake or pie to
their new neighbors, and, invite their neighbors to social events and other
activities in order to encourage community connectedness.
CONCLUDING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)
CONCLUDING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(COUNCILMEMBERS)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED
SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT