CITY
OF
REGULAR
MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
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HELEN KAWAGOE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CARSON, CA 90745
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November 19, 2013
AGENDA POSTED: NOVEMBER 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
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:
People of the State of California, ex. rel. , City of Carson vs. Shell Oil Company, et al., Case No. BC 499369, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.
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:
State of California v. Commission on State Mandates; Second Appellate District Case No. B-237153.
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 the Acting 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.
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE: LYIASHA GAINES, MISS CARSON 2013
INVOCATION: PASTOR JOHN EDMISTON, KEYSTONE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 (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.
PRESENTATION OF proclamation TO SHERIFF LEE
BACA for his continued support and service towards the City of CarsonORAL
COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS –
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The
public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing
Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City
Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency and/or on any items on the agenda of
the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, prior to any action taken
on the agenda. No action may be taken on
non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their
comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once. If you would like to address the City
Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, please complete the SPEAKER’S
CARD. The card is available at the
speaker’s podium or from the City Clerk.
Please identify on the card your name, address, and the item on which
you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk. The SPEAKER’S CARD, though not required in
order to speak, assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to
address the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency are recognized,
time permitting. Oral communications will
be limited to one hour unless extended by order of the Mayor/Chair with the
approval of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency.
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.
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-111, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION IN THE CALIFORNIA HERO PROGRAM TO FINANCE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO A CERTAIN JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RELATED"
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to:
(1) Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments,
(2) Rick Bishop, Executive Director of the Western Riverside Council of Governments, 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, MS1032, Riverside, CA 92501-3609, and
(3) Dustin Reilich, Director of Municipal Development, dreilich@herofinancing.com.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (5) CONSIDER REINSTATING FUNDING FOR THE 2013 SANTA'S SLEIGH PROGRAM (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the reinstatement of funding in the FY 2013/14 general fund budget, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the 2013 Santa's Sleigh Program.
2. APPROPRIATE $5,000.00 from the unallocated general fund balance to cover costs of staff time and other related costs.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-112, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT (PEMHCA)."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-104, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CARSON'S VESTING CONTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 22893.1 OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the First Amendment to the consultant retainer agreement with Barr & Clark, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,805.00, for lead-based paint testing and consulting services, effective December 19, 2013 through December 31, 2014.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the First Amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE entering into an agreement with Michael Seale for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13 071, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N015 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403R FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS COVERING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1337 [FEDERAL NO. BHLS 5403 (020)]: WILMINGTON AVENUE / 223RD STREET BRIDGE RETROFIT OVER THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL."
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 11)
ITEM NO. (11)
RESOLUTION
NO. 13-113 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $569,257.44, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 113235 THROUGH 113521
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 12-13)
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, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-103, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 12-097."
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the continued Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 13-1531, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 169-13 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RS TO ML-D, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 E. ALONDRA BOULEVARD."
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-109 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-13 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 E. ALONDRA BOULEVARD."
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Item 14)
ITEM NO. (14)
CONSIDER
APPOINTMENTS TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY
MAYOR DEAR AND CITY COUNCIL (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. Mayor Dear to CONSIDER, APPOINT, or REAPPOINT members to the Commissions, Committees, and Boards (Exhibit No. 1) in accordance with Ordinance No. 13-1516 (Exhibit No. 2); Ordinance No. 13-1519 (Exhibit No. 3); Ordinance No. 13-1520 (Exhibit No. 4); and Resolution No. 13-046 (Exhibit No. 5);
2. Mayor Dear and City Council to CONSIDER REMOVAL, if desired, of members to the Commissions, Committees, and Boards in accordance with Ordinance No. 13-1523 (Exhibit No. 6), with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 15-19)
ITEM NO. (15)
CONSIDERATION
OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations listed on Exhibit No. 1, respectively
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (16) CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A TRUSTEE ACCOUNT FOR THE TYPHOON HAIYAN RELIEF FUND (CITY TREASURER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Treasurer to establish a Trustee Account for the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund, accept donations and disburse funds.
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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE an increase in the Sheriff's contract for FY 2013/14 in the amount of $39,000.00.
2. APPROPRIATE $39,000.00 from the unallocated general fund balance to cover the costs of the additional Sheriff's services.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Energy Action Plan as a living document.
2. DIRECT City staff to proceed with implementation.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (20) CONSIDER FEE WAIVERS FOR A COMMUNITY VIGIL AND CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a fee waiver, in the approximate amount of $150.00, for the use of the East Lawn at the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center on Friday, November 22, 2013, for a community vigil.
2. APPROVE a fee waiver, in the approximate amount of $3,725.00, for the use of Halls ABC at the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center on Sunday, November 24, 2013, for a community concert to raise funds to aid the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)
Oral Communication (Staff)
- Adjournment
CONCLUDING
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City
Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items
except as authorized by law. Speakers
are requested to limit their comments to no more than five minutes each,
speaking once.
ORAL COMMU
NICATIONS I (STAFF)
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS
TO FUTURE AGENDAS
A.
COUNCILMEMBER
ROBLES REQUESTS AN ITEM TO CONSIDER SECURITY COSTS OF THE SOUTH BAY PAVILION
B. COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS-HOLMES REQUESTS AN ITEM TO MODIFY HOW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TIME IS ALLOCATED TO PERSONS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON MULTIPLE ISSUES
UNFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)
CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)
CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT