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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October 7, 2014

 

5:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA POSTED:  OCTOBER 3, 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 1-6A) 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(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. CIVMSN14-0300, Court: Contra Costa Superior Court

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:

Imperial Avalon Mobile Estates, LLC v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS131374; Second Appellate District Case No. B241969

ACTION:

item no. (3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

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.

item no. (4) 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)(2) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) 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. (6) 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 Tom Alexander, 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 21828 Avalon Boulevard.  The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property

ACTION:

 

item no. (6A) 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 Cal Trans, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Nelson Hernandez and Jeff Westbrook 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, conditions and terms of payment for the property for the property.

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

 

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:      KRISTA VELASQUEZ-LEUTERIO, SOUTH SHORES ELEMENTARY

INVOCATION:        DR. RALPH BENDER, CARSON BIBLE CHURCH

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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 SHERIFF DEPUTIES

B.                 A PRESENTATION ON THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REGARDING BOND MEASURE C (UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES)

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 7-17)

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. (7)                        CONSIDER ACKNOWLEDGING RESOLUTION NO. 10-108 RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 25 AS LARRY ITLIONG DAY IN HONOR OF HIS LIFE'S WORK AND LEGACY TO PROMOTE AND FIGHT FOR THE WELL BEING OF ALL OF CALIFORNIA'S FARM WORKERS (MAYOR PRO TEM) (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8)                        TEEN DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK-A-THON UPDATE (MAYOR DEAR AND COUNCILMEMBER GIPSON) (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM NO. (9)                        CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 14-096 AND 14-097: CALLING FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE; AND APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER FOR MARTIN AND CHAPMAN COMPANY, ELECTION CONSULTANTS (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-096, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES."

2.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-097, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015."

3.                  APPROVE a purchase order for Martin and Chapman Co., elections consultant, in the approximate amount of $150,000.00, in accordance with Elections Code Section 13001.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10)                    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-098: CONSENTING TO AN ELECTION CONSOLIDATION WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ORDERING THAT FOUR (4) SEATS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND ONE (1) SEAT ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

 

 

 

 

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO AN ELECTION CONSOLIDATION WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ORDERING THAT THE FOUR (4) SEATS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND ONE (1) SEAT ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11)                    CONSIDERATION OF INCLUDING THE CITIES OF TORRANCE AND LOMITA IN THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the addition of Torrance and Lomita to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign the joint exercise of powers agreement following approval as to form by the City  Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12)                    CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL LIST OF EVENTS SEEKING FUNDING FROM BUSINESSES (MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL) (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the list of anticipated events.

2.                  DIRECT staff to transmit the list to the Chamber of Commerce and interested businesses.

ACTION:

 

 

 

 

ITEM NO. (13)                    CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT'S COMPETITIVE EXCESS FUNDS GRANT (COMMUNITY SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  ACCEPT the $375,000.00 Excess Funds grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District.

2.                  DEPOSIT       the $375,000.00 in grant funds into account number 22-00-999-658 4518.

3.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT            Resolution No. 14-093, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE SECOND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT'S 2014 COMPETITIVE EXCESS FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR RENOVATIONS AT SEVERAL CITY FACILITIES."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14)                    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-086 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW AND/OR REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES (HUMAN RESOURCES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-086, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW AND/OR REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15)                    REQUEST TO CONVERT TWO PART-TIME COUNCIL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS TO FULL-TIME COUNCIL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS  (HUMAN RESOURCES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE the conversion of two part-time Council Field Representative positions to full-time Council Field Representative positions.

ACTION:

 

 

ITEM NO. (16)                    CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 1252 [FEDERAL NO. HPLUL-5403(021)]:  A   PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ON 213TH STREET OVER THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL (PUBLIC WORKS

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1252:  A Pedestrian Bridge on 213th Street over the Dominguez Channel.

2.                  APPROVE Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $127,501.92 for Project No. 1252:  A Pedestrian Bridge on 213th Street over the Dominguez Channel.

3.                  AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (17)                    CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR PROJECT NO. 1454:  RENOVATION OF THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT CARSON (PUBLIC WORKS)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AUTHORIZE an additional construction contingency in the amount of $200,000.00 for any additional improvements requested by the City Council or staff, and any unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete Project No. 1454:  Renovation of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson.

2.                  APPROPRIATE $200,000.00 from the General Fund - Unassigned Fund Balance account to augment the amount currently budgeted for Project No. 1454:  Renovation of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 18)

ITEM NO. (18)                    RESOLUTION NO. 14-093 RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,798,263.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 118585 THROUGH 118876

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 19-22)

ITEM NO. (19)                    CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR DEAR AND CITY COUNCIL (MAYOR DEAR) (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 regarding the number and composition of various commissions (Exhibit No. 2); Ordinance No. 13-1519 regarding the number of members of various commissions (Exhibit No. 3); Ordinance No. 13-1520 regarding the composition of various commissions (Exhibit No. 4); and Resolution No. 13-046 regarding the composition of the Carson Utility Users Tax Citizens Budget Oversight Committee (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 regarding the process of removal from various commissions (Exhibit No. 6), with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (20)                    FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2014/15 AND CONSIDER THE STATUS OF THE CONTRACT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (21)                    CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-076, ADOPTING THE FY 2014/15 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2014/15 FISCAL YEAR    (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-076, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FY 2014/15 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2014/15 FISCAL YEAR."

2.                  RATIFY payments to City employees for negotiated salaries and benefits, and other related payroll costs.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (22)                    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 (MAYOR PRO TEM) (COMMUNITY SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and DISCUSS.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

 

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 23-31)

ITEM NO. (23)                    HOLD A WORKSHOP TO EXPLAIN HOW THE CITY FINANCES ARE INVESTED (MAYOR PRO TEM) (CITY TREASURER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  HOLD a workshop to explain how the city finances are invested AND

2.                  RECEIVE and FILE report provided during the workshop.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (24)                    CONSIDER HIRING A GRANT WRITER FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (COUNCILMEMBER GIPSON) (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25)                    CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING WHETHER AND WHEN TO PLACE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX BEFORE THE CARSON VOTERS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction on the questions presented herein.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (26)                    CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-1533 AMENDING CERTAIN BINGO PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 14-1533, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 7, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BINGO FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (27)                    CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-1543 AMENDING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 63119.1 REGARDING  CARNIVAL  PERMITS (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 14-1543, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 63119.1 OF ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CARNIVAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (28)                    CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2403 E. 223RD STREET (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROPRIATE $3,525,000.00 from the unassigned general fund balance to account number 01-99-999-004-8012/01078 to cover the purchase price and estimated closing costs.

2.                  APPROVE acquisition of the property located at 2403 E. 223rd Street by means of a Quitclaim Deed following Cal Trans' approval of the lease.

3.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed Certificate of Acceptance following Cal Trans' approval of the lease.

ACTION:

 

 

 

ITEM NO. (29)                    CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CARSON CHRISTIAN OUTREACH AND SCHOOL, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21828 AVALON BOULEVARD FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PASSIVE PARK (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROPRIATE $931,000.00 from the unassigned general fund balance to account number 01-99-999-004-8012/01079 to cover the purchase price and estimated closing costs.

2.                  APPROVE the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City and Seller.

3.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (30)                    CONSIDER APPROVAL TO LEASE A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2403 E. 223RD STREET TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE leasing the Property to Cal Trans.

2.                  AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the lease agreement upon its completion following approval as to form by City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (31)                    CONSIDER ACCEPTING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 2014/15 CONTRACT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (COMMUNITY SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the Cultural Arts Commission and Staff Contract Funding Recommendations.

2.                  CONSIDER accepting additional proposals for funding.

ACTION:

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING  (None)

 

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 COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS:

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

A.                COUNCILMEMBER GIPSON REQUESTS AN ITEM BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA REGARDING AN ART EXHIBIT AT THE SOUTH BAY PAVILION TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER 2014

 

B.                 COUNCILMEMBER GIPSON REQUESTS AN RESOLUTION BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA SUPPORTING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INITIATIVE TITLED, "MY BROTHERS KEEPER"

UNFINISHED-CONTINUED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (CLOSED SESSION)

 

CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)

 

CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)

 

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT