CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

CITY HALL

HELEN KAWAGOE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

 

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May 6, 2014

 

5:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA POSTED:  MAY 1, 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 1-5) 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:

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. (3)                        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:

Galapir vs. City of Carson and Jadifi Hart, Case No. TC026986, Los Angeles Superior Court

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

ITEM NO. (4)                        PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

 

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

 

            1.         A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957, to conduct an employee evaluation for the position of City Attorney.

 

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5)                        PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT

 

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

 

            1.         A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957, to consider the appointment of an employee to the position of City Manager.

 

ACTION:

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

 

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:      JAHARI CRAWFORD RASHAD, AMBLER GIFTED AND HIGH ABILITY MAGNET SCHOOL

INVOCATION:        PASTOR ALEXANDER, CARSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

MONDAY, JULY 29, 2013 (SPECIAL)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013 (REGULAR)

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014 (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 FROM LOBOS FOR C.H.A.N.G.E. OF RANCHO DOMINGUEZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL

 

 

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 6-16)

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.

ITEM NO. (6)                        CONSIDER APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH MR. NELSON HERNANDEZ TO BE EMPLOYED AS THE CARSON CITY MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY (CITY MANAGER) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 1 AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM NO. 1

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE the attached CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, conditioned on Mr. Hernandez successfully completing the required drug and live-scan tests, and AUTHORIZE the Mayor/Chairs to execute the same following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7)                        CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1439:  TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF 223RD STREET AND LUCERNE STREET (PUBLIC WORKS) THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM NO. 2

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1439:  Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of 223rd Street and Lucerne Street.

2.                  AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1439:  Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of 223rd Street and Lucerne Street

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8)                        CONSIDER EXTENDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN YOUNG ADVOCACY FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF A BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  EXTEND the professional services agreement with John Young Advocacy in the amount of $12,000.00, for the period April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9)                        CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE VARIOUS DONATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  ACCEPT the donations received in March 2014 in the amount of $4,490.55.

2.                  APPROVE an increase in the FY 2013/14 General Fund revenue budget by $4,490.55, in the revenue account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.

3.                  APPROPRIATE the $4,490.55 to the FY 2013/14 expenditure budget in the expenditure account numbers listed in Exhibit No. 1.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10)                    CONSIDER THE 2013 CARSON HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

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:

ITEM NO. (11)                    CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER AND OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, AND CONSULTANT RETAINER AGREEMENTS WITH FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL, INSPECTION AND UNDERWRITING SERVICES RELATED TO THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the Program Guidelines for the First-Time Homebuyer Program and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

2.                  APPROVE a consultant retainer agreement with 3-Day Express Appraisals to provide residential property appraisal services related to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, through January 31, 2016, at a cost not to exceed $21,000.00.

3.                  APPROVE a consultant retainer agreement with MDG Associates, Inc., to provide property inspection services related to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, through January 31, 2016, at a cost not to exceed $45,000.00.

4.                  APPROVE a consultant retainer agreement with AmeriNational Community Services, Inc., to provide financial assistance underwriting related to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, through January 31, 2016, at a cost not to exceed $24,000.00.

5.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the above-referenced agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12)                    ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  FIND that the developer, Starwood Capital, is in compliance with the required annual review of the development agreement.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13)                    CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 1362 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(024)]:  FIGUEROA STREET PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO VICTORIA STREET (PUBLIC WORKS)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1362:  Figueroa Street Pavement Reconstruction from the I 405 Freeway to Victoria Street.

2.                  AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14)                    CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1454:  THE RENOVATION OF THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT CARSON (PUBLIC WORKS)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1454:  The Renovation of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson, in the amount of $1,043,000.00, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, CWS Systems, Inc.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency in an amount not-to-exceed $156,450.00 (15%), to be used, if needed, for unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete this project.

3.                  AUTHORIZE staff to include in the Scope of Work the removal and replacement of the remainder of the existing carpet within the entire facility, and APPROVE the corresponding additional cost of the work.

4.                  APPROPRIATE $399,450.00 from the unallocated general fund balance to augment the amount currently budgeted for Project No. 1454:  The Renovation of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson.

5.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Construction Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15)                    CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADJUSTED IN-LIEU FEE PAYMENT FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AT 417 164TH STREET FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF ELECTRIC UTILITY LINES (PUBLIC WORKS)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  AUTHORIZE staff to accept an adjusted in-lieu fee payment for that portion of the undergrounding utilities that cannot be done at this time for the property located at 417 164th Street.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16)                    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-040, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON TRACT NO. 72190; AND RESOLUTION NO. 14-041, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 72190 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 (PUBLIC WORKS)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-040, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA 1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON TRACT NO. 72190."

2.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-041, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8); THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA; AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 72190 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697."

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Items 17)

ITEM NO. (17)                    RESOLUTION NO. 14-036 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,312,939.06, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 115436, 115603 THROUGH 116248

ACTION: 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 18)

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.

ITEM NO. (18)                    PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 14-1536 APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16-13 TO AMEND THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS IN THE MU-CS (MIXED-USE - CARSON STREET) ZONING DISTRICT WITH APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND UNDER CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

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. 14-1536, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS FOR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MU-CS ZONING DISTRICT, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9131.1 (USES PERMITTED) OF DIVISION 1 (USES PERMITTED) AND SECTION 9138.17 (MIXED-USE - CARSON STREET [MU-CS]) OF DIVISION 8 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN USES) OF PART 3 (COMMERCIAL ZONES)."

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 19-22)

ITEM NO. (19)                    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:

ITEM NO. (20)                    CONSIDER NAMING A LOCATION AFTER THE HONORABLE GILBERT D. SMITH (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONTINUE this matter to a future meeting.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (21)                    CONSIDER STATUS REPORT ON THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND CARSON DECLARATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE CAROUSEL TRACT (COMMUNITY SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and DISCUSS.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (22)                    CONSIDER AWARD OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC. TO PROVIDE PARKING CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 (COMMUNITY SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AWARD a three-year contract to Turbo Data Systems, Inc. to provide parking citation processing services to the City of Carson, for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017, for a total cost not-to-exceed $300,000.00.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

 

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 23-29)

ITEM NO. (23)                    JUNE MEETING SCHEDULE DUE TO CONDUCT OF THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 (CITY CLERK) THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 3 AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM NO. 9

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER the meeting schedule for the month of June and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (24)                    CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

Mayor Dear to TAKE the following actions:

1.                  CONSIDER the status of any City Council Committee as listed on Exhibit No. 1.

2.                  CONSIDER and CREATE any new City Council Committees in accordance with Standard Management Procedure No. 1.45 and DETERMINE if the same are "standing committees" or "ad hoc committees." (Exhibit No. 2)

3.                  DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Committees.

4.                  APPOINT a chairperson to each City Council Committee.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25)                    CONSIDERATION OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  Mayor Dear to REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations listed on Exhibit No. 1, respectively.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (26)                    CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 14-1535 ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 4 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING AN ANTI-BULLYING ORDINANCE (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (27)                    CONSIDER ALLOCATING FUNDING FOR THE "SAFETY FIRST, ACT NOW" PROGRAM WHICH PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN THE CITY OF CARSON  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER allocating $20,000.00 from the unassigned general fund balance to cover costs associated with the "Safety First, Act Now" Program.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (28)                    CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER CENTER & UTILITY ENERGY PRODUCTION ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS WITH SINHA & COMPANY (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (29)                    PRESENTATION OF LOCAL HIRE PROGRAM REPORT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  PROVIDE direction to staff.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

Oral Communication (Staff)  - Adjournment

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

 

ORALCONCLUDING 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 MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

 

  1. MAYOR PRO TEM Santarina Requests the Council Move to Rescind the council decision to dedicate the carson dominguez room after Kay Calas and to discuss increasing the size of the current lettering located on the east wing.

 

  1. MAYOR PRO TEM Santarina Requests Considering an Expenditure for New Computers in the Senior Citizens Computer Lab

 

  1. MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA REQUESTS THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER FURTHER FUNDING FOR THE CARSON SHERIFF STATION SUPPORT FOUNDATION AWARDS BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR MAY 21, 2014

 

  1. MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS MINORITY HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

 

  1. MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA REQUESTS CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION URGING THE SENATE TO RECONSIDER THE PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT

 

  1. MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA REQUESTS COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SUPPORTING CONGRESSWOMAN HAHN’S DECISION TO CALL FOR A CONGRESSIONAL HEARING TO EXAMINE regulations for pipeline safety and plan to introduce legislation that will specifically require that all abandoned or idle pipelines are routinely inspected 

 

  1. COUNCILMEMBER GIPSON REQUESTS A Presentation from Carson Youth Advocacy Group from CSUDH to present their policy briefing on youth substance abuse

 

  1. COUNCILMEMBER GIPSON REQUESTS  COUNCIL TO CONSIDER OPPOSING SB 1017 WHICH IMPOSES AN OIL AND GAS SEVERANCE TAX UPON ANY OPERATOR FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF SEVERING OIL OR GAS FROM THE EARTH OR WATER IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

 

  1. councilmember davis-holmes REQUESTS A Report INCLUDING ALL Costs ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECENT trip to CHINA

 

CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)

 

CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)

 

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT