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OF
REGULAR
MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL HELEN KAWAGOE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CARSON, CA 90745
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January 21, 2014
AGENDA POSTED: JANUARY 17, 2014
“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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.
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:
Fast Lane Transportation, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.; Case No.: BS143332, Los Angeles Superior Court; Case No. ____________, Contra Costa County Superior Court.
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: JERNEZSA JEFFERSON, YOUTH COMMISSIONER
INVOCATION: PASTOR WALTER R. TUCKER, TRUTH AND LOVE CHRISTIAN
CENTER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY,
JUNE 18, 2013 (REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
JULY 2, 2013 (REGULAR)
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 10, 2013 (SPECIAL)
THURSDAY,
JULY 18, 2013 (SPECIAL)
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 2013 (ADJOURNED REGULAR)
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 2013 (SPECIAL)
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 BY
RON SMITH, DIRECTOR, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REGARDING WATER BONDS
C.
PRESENTATION BY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KEITH CURRY, COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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 4-8)
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. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-002, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING JULY 18th OF EVERY YEAR AS NELSON MANDELA DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA."
ACTION:
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. 14-005, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CARSON'S APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S HOUSING-RELATED PARKS GRANT."
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. APPROVE payment of $4,680.00 to JAM Fire Protection Services, Inc. for access control and alarm system monitoring and maintenance services provided from October 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.
ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the work as complete.
2. AUTHORIZE the release of the surety bond in the amount of $5,500.00 for Tract Map No. 53269, survey monument.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal, surety, and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
ACTION:
DEMANDS
DEMANDS (Item 9)
ACTION:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 10)
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.
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the joint Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the joint Public Hearing.
2. APPROVE the sale of the property located at 21521 Avalon Boulevard to Gramercy Urban Housing, LLC.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 11-12)
ITEM NO. (11)
CONSIDER
APPOINTMENTS TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR DEAR AND CITY COUNCIL
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. TAKE the following actions:
2. 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);
3. 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:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION:
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (None)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)
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
A. COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS-HOLMES REQUESTS TO PLACE AN ITEM ON A FUTURE AGENDA TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. IN THE CITY OF CARSON
B. MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA AND COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GIPSON REQUEST TO PLACE AN ITEM ON A FUTURE AGENDA TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE USA TO GRANT TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS TO FILIPINOS IN THE U.S. IN VIEW OF THE RECENT DEVASTATION OF TYPHOON 'HAIYAN' WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEATHS OF MORE THAN 7000 PEOPLE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
C. COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GIPSON AND COUNCILMEMBER AL ROBLES REQUEST TO PLACE AN ITEM ON A FUTURE AGENDA TO CONSIDER A "PROTECT OUR FAMILES" CAMPAIGN
CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)
CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT