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December 3, 2013
AGENDA POSTED: NOVEMBER 27, 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 (Items1-4) 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:
ITEM NO. (4)
CONFERENCE
WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8,
to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Watson Land Company,
with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator, Acting
City Manager Jackie Acosta, regarding that certain real property APN:
7339-017-003. The City’s real property
negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and
terms of payment for the property.
ACTION:
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED
SESSION
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FLAG SALUTE: DOMINIC PEREZ, CARVER ACADEMY (AND PLAQUE PRESENTATION)
INVOCATION: PASTOR ROBERT OLIVER, HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
MAY 21, 2013 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
JUNE 4, 2013 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 15, 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 at the beginning of the meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS (Items)
A.
INTRODUCTION OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
B.
PRESENTATION BY
A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
C.
PRESENTATION BY
RON SMITH, DIRECTOR, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REGARDING WATER BONDS
D.
presentation by
MONTE COOK of SUPPORTING OUR SERVICEMEN, TO INFORM THE CITY COUNCIL ABOUT this
community organization
ORAL 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 5-9)
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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. REPEAL Standard Management Procedure (SMP) No. 1.58 dated April 3, 2007.
2. APPROVE new protocols for sending holiday greeting cards.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13-114, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (T-PP) FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND THE FAST TRACK PROCESS THAT HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY CONGRESS"
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to Cathy Familathe, President ILWU Southern California District Council.
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 333-341 W. Carson Street in the amount of $144,861.50.
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:
ITEM NO. (9) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 13 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the FY 13 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $36,617.00.
2. AUTHORIZE an increase in the projected revenues for FY 2013/14 in the Department of Justice/OJP grant fund, in account number 08-00-999-347-4511, by $36,617.00.
3. APPROPRIATE the additional $36,617.00 in the Department of Justice/OJP grant fund for FY 2013/14, account number 08-90-999-347-6005.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 10)
ITEM NO. (10)
RESOLUTION
NO. 13-117 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,704,079.94, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 113522 THROUGH 113745
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
Public testimony is restricted
to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are
afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the
Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
ITEM NO. (11)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 11-13)
ITEM NO. (12)
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:
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. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 14-19)
ITEM NO. (14)
CONSIDER
AN UPDATE AS TO THE FUNDS RAISED FOR THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. HEAR the oral report from the City Treasurer.
2. APPROVE the donation of all items and monies collected to Alto Broadcasting System - Chronicle Broadcasting Network.
ACTION:
ITEM NO. (15) CONSIDER WHETHER TO APPOINT AND THE PROCESS FOR APPOINTING AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction regarding the draft Council Policy and Procedure (CPP) related to fee waivers for the use of City facilities and equipment for natural disaster fundraising activities organized by a councilmember and approved by the City Council.
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. (18) CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE FOR FOUR RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1338: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal FY 2012/13.
2. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1347: Calas Park Parking Lot Slurry Seal and Striping.
3. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1358: Veterans Park Parking Lot Slurry Seal and Striping.
4. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1371: Carriage Crest Park Parking Lot Slurry Seal and Striping.
5. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 13 115, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS AFFECTING NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND A GREEN STREETS POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PERMIT."
ACTION:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 20)
Oral Communication (Staff)
- Adjournment
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)
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.
COUNCIL
MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
- Councilmember Gipson Requests Adding an
Item to a Future Agenda SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND
THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CONCLUDING
COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)
CONCLUDING
COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT