CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY

 

CITY HALL

HELEN KAWAGOE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

 

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September 16, 2014

 

5:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA POSTED:  SEPTEMBER 11, 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 (Item 1) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

 

Legal Counsel

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

ITEM NO. (1)            CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Anna Li, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) City Manager and his designees regarding that certain real property  known as 2403 E. 223rd Street.  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

 

 

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:      MS. KAPRISHA TROTTER, SPECIAL OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL TEAM ATHLETE & MEMBER OF THE CITY'S SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM

INVOCATION:        JOSHUA CANALAS, EXECUTIVE PASTOR AND MEN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR, MISSION EBEN EZER FAMILY CHURCH

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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.

L COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

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 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.

USINESS CONSENT

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 2 - 3)

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. (2)                        CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1355:  VETERANS PARK ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATION AND PROJECT NO. 1389:  VETERANS PARK IRRIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (PUBLIC WORKS)

THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH CITY COUNCIL ITEM #6

RECOMMENDATION for the Successor Agency:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1355:  Veterans Park Athletic Field Renovation and Project No. 1389:  Veterans Park Irrigation System Upgrade, in the amount of $324,530.00, to the lowest responsible bidder, Heathcote Geotechnical.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, in an amount not-to-exceed $48,679.50 (15%) for change orders such as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete this project

3.                  AUTHORIZE the Chairman to execute the Construction Contract between the City of Carson and Heathcote Geotechnical, following approval as to form by the Agency Counsel.

ACTION:                   

ITEM NO. (3)                        CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR PROJECT NO. 839:  BROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM MAIN STREET TO GRIFFITH STREET AND GRIFFITH STREET FROM BROADWAY TO 500 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY (PUBLIC WORKS)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 839:  Broadway Improvements from Main Street to Griffith Street and Griffith Street from Broadway to 500 feet east of Broadway.

2.                  APPROPRIATE $600,000.00 from the unallocated Carson Successor Agency Series C and D Bond funds to account no. 82-70-793-985-8020/0083901.

3.                  AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to approve Project No. 839:  Broadway Improvements from Main Street to Griffith Street and Griffith Street from Broadway to 500 feet east of Broadway change orders for the not-to-exceed total authorized amount of $646,089.49.

4.                  WAIVE Section 2610(a) of Article II of the Carson Municipal Code requiring three written professional services proposals, due to the urgent need for these services.

5.                  APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with KEC Engineers, Inc., to provide construction inspection and quality control for Project No. 839:  Broadway Improvements from Main Street to Griffith Street and Griffith Street from Broadway to 500 feet east of Broadway for a negotiated fee not-to-exceed $96,570.00.

6.                  AUTHORIZE the Chairman to execute the Professional Services agreement, following approval as to form by the Agency Counsel.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 4)

ITEM NO. (4)                        RESOLUTION NO. 14-18-CSA, RATIFYING CLAIMS AND  DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF  $277,940.90,  DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001419 THROUGH SA-001424

ACTION: 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)

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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)

N BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (None)

CRA - Oral Comm (Staff) - Adjourn

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.

 

SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

 

CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)

 

CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)

 

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT