CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CA 90745

 

THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR

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June 2, 2009

 

5:00 P.M.

 

AGENDA POSTED:  MAY 29, 2009

“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)

 

CALL TO ORDER:

 

ROLL CALL:

 

APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:

 

CLOSED SESSION (Item 1) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

 

Legal Counsel

ITEM NO. (1)                        CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-064 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 09-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION IN ONE (1) CASE."

ACTION:

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION)

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

 

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

 

A.        CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT:

 

FINE ARTS AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION:

NGWEBIFOR FOBI

 

MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD:

KEN KAJIKAWA

 

UTILITY USERS' TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

ADRIANUS "HANS" HOOGENDAM

 

YOUTH COMMISSION:

ISAIAS PULIDO

 

B.                 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO SEE'S CANDY, INC., PANDA EXPRESS, AND PRICE TRANSFER, INC. FOR THEIR DONATION TO THE CITY OF CARSON'S YOUTH CONFERENCE EVENT

 

C.                 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO LAWRENCE "LARRY" JONES FOR HIS VOLUNTEERISM TO THE CARSON COMMUNITY       

 

D.                CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2009 COUNTY LIBRARY CELEBRATION

 

E.                 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MICHELLE GARRISON, RECIPIENT OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CARSON 2009 "YOUTH OF THE YEAR" AWARD

 

F.                  PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON STUDENT MOVEMENT (CSM) ON THEIR 12TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO BE RECEIVED BY DAWN OMORI, COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, AADAP

 

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M.

 

FLAG SALUTE:        STACEY TEODORO, CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY

 

INVOCATION:         On May 16, 2006, the City Council unanimously approved the offering of a brief invocation at the commencement of all meetings of the City Council or Redevelopment Agency.  In doing so, the City Council is cognizant of its legal obligation to assure that such invocations are “legislative prayers,” and that they do not purport to advance any particular religion or religious denomination.

 

Consistent with the so-called “Burbank” prayer decision, the City Council hereby admonishes those who offer invocations to do so consistent with the current state of the law – meaning that an invocation must not be used to identify, advance, or urge a particular religious denomination, or identify a specific religion’s deity.  This evening we are pleased that our invocation will be offered by:  PASTOR JONATHAN FERRIOL, PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

 

APPROVAL OF REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA:

Mayor/Chairman requests the audience to fill out Speaker Forms to indicate those items on which they want to speak, and give them to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting, in order to be recognized by the Mayor/Chairman.  Agenda arranged so that speakers may be heard early.  Council/Agency to indicate items to be pulled.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009                        (REGULAR)

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009          (SPECIAL JOINT)

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009          (SPECIAL)

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009          (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

ITEM NO. (2)                        INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

ITEM NO. (3)                        EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT

 

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 4-16)   

These items are considered to be routine items of Council/Agency business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.  If Council/Agency 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. (4)                        CONSIDERATION OF ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS OF THE WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION AND ONE MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AT THE ANNUAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE attendance of the Women's Issues Commissioners and one Human Relations Commissioner at The Women's Conference 2009 scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Long Beach Convention Center

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5)                        CONSIDER SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 324 (BEALL), 510 (EVANS), 550 (LIEU), 685 (DAVIS), 1058 (BEALL), ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 42 (FONG), AND SENATE BILL NO. 248 (OROPEZA)  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  SUPPORT AB Nos. 324, 510, 550, 685, 1058, Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 42, and SB No. 248.

2.                  INSTRUCT staff to transmit letters of support to the author of each bill, Assemblymember Furutani and Senator Oropeza

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6)                        CONSIDERATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CARSON'S REQUEST FOR A CARNIVAL PERMIT  (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE The Boys & Girls Club of Carson's application for a carnival permit from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2009, contingent upon approvals being received from all inspecting agencies.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7)                        CONSIDER BOND RELEASE FOR TRACT MAP NO. 53596:  DOMINGUEZ HILLS VILLAGE PHASE IV, NORTHERN SIDE OF VICTORIA STREET BETWEEN BIRCHKNOLL DRIVE AND CEDARBLUFF WAY  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  AUTHORIZE the release of the surety bond for the work that has been completed in the amount of $6,400.00 for Tract Map No. 53596.

2.                  INSTRUCT the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal, surety, and the county of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8)                        CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE an increase of 14.40% to the Integrated Commercial/Industrial Waste Management Services price matrix for the FY 2009/10.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9)                        CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL BUS STOP MAINTENANCE FOR THE CARSON CIRCUIT BUS SYSTEM  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  WAIVE the proposal process as defined by the Carson Municipal Code 2610 (a).

2.                  APPROVE a purchase contract for bus stop maintenance in the amount of $61,200.00 to Goodwill Industries - Long Beach and South Bay for the annual maintenance of the Carson Circuit bus stops with the option to extend the contract for one year based on service provided and staff negotiating the cost for the second year.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10)                    CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE an agreement between the Housing Rights Center and the city of Carson, to administer a fair housing program for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11)                    REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON ACTIONS TAKEN REGARDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2009-2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT) FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) OF THE CITY'S 2009-2010 GRANT AMOUNT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12)                    CONSIDERATION OF SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13)                    STATUS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 528-02 FOR THE USE  OF AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN FOR THE ROCA DE SALVACION CHURCH  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14)                    STATUS REPORT ON CITY ACTIVITIES REGARDING SCOTTSDALE TOWNHOMES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONTINUE to June 16, 2009.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (15)                    APPROVAL OF FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR APOLLO WEST CARSON PLAYERS FOR FY 2009/10  (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the Apollo West Carson Players contract in the amount of $25,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010.

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

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (16)                    APPROVAL OF FINE ARTS & HISTORICAL COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR VIVIAN MCCLURE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FOR FY 2009/10  (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1.                  APPROVE the Vivian McClure Theatre Productions contract in the amount of $41,538.00 for the period of July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010.

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

ACTION:

 

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Item 17)   

ITEM NO. (17)                    RESOLUTION NO. 09-063 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,175,119.60, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 085758 THROUGH 086005

ACTION: 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 18-19)

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 Council are requested to select three speakers to represent your opinion.

ITEM NO. (18)                    PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 09-062 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CARSON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000,000.00 OF CARSON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (REMEDIATION PROJECT), SERIES 2009, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO (PROJECT AREA NO. 1)  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 7 AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 2

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 ADOPT Resolution No. 09-062, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CARSON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000,000,000.00 OF CARSON PUBLIC AUTHORITY BONDS (REMEDIATION PROJECT) SERIES 2009, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO (PROJECT AREA NO. 1)."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (19)                    PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 09-056, RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES  (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  OPEN the Public Hearing and CONTINUE the Public Hearing to June 16, 2009.

ACTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 20-21)

ITEM NO. (20)                    CONSIDERATION OF REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE PERMIT FEE PAID BY HEALTHEE-U ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER  (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE a partial refund, in the amount of $1,250.00, to Healthee-U Alternative Healthcare Center.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (21)                    CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A REFRESHED LEASE FOR CARDIO EQUIPMENT AT VETERANS SPORTSCOMPLEX AND SCOTT PARK BOXING CENTER AND CONSIDER SOLICITING COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR CARDIO EQUIPMENT FOR STEVENSON PARK GYMNASIUM    (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  AWARD a 36-month refreshed lease for Life Fitness cardio equipment for Veterans SportsComplex and the Scott Park Boxing Center, in the amount of $131,879.80 to Advanced Exercise Equipment/Macro lease.

2.                  DIRECT the Purchasing Manager to solicit competitive bids for the equipment at Stevenson Park Gymnasium.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

 

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items 22-25)   

ITEM NO. (22)                    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-058 APPROVING THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 6 AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 1

THIS IS A COMPANION AGENDA ITEM WITH AGENCY ITEM NO. 6 AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ITEM NO. 1

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 09-058, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (23)                    RECONSIDERATION OF STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 1.63 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY POLICY  (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (24)                    CONSIDER ENCOURAGING CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY TO SEEK AND APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM FIRST 5 LA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLUORIDATION TREATMENT FACILITIES  (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (25)                    CONSIDER APPROVING THE CONTRACTOR WHO WILL REPLASTER CARSON POOL  (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1.                  APPROVE the recommended contractor that will be presented at tonight's meeting.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY)

 

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT