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October 7, 2014
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
Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
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
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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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)
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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION:
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:
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:
RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:
1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction on the questions presented herein.
ACTION:
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:
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:
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:
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