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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM City Council AGENDA 701 East Carson Street Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers Elito M. Santarina, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember Mike A. Gipson, Councilmember Albert Robles, Councilmember Donesia Gause, City Clerk Jim Dear, Mayor Karen Avilla, City Treasurer “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: CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION FLAG SALUTE: HAILEY SPARROW, MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY III INVOCATION: PASTOR ROBERT OLIVER, HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 (REGULAR) DEMANDS 1. RES 14-036 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 2. 2014-214 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FY 2013/14 CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET, RESOLUTION NO. 14-11-CHA Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-11-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2014/15 FISCAL YEAR. Attachments: Reso No 14-11-CHA Exhibit No 1- Adoption of FY 2014-15 Budget of the Carson Housing Authority 7-1-14 Fina CHA Budget FY 2014-15 Exhibit 2 -CHA Cash (July 1, 2014 Final) CHA Budget FY 2014-15 Exhibit 2 Bonds-Non Taxable (July 1, 2014 Final) CHA Budget FY 2014-15 Exhibit 2 Bonds-Taxable (July 1, 2014 Final) CHA Budget FY 2014-15 Exhibit 3 Staff Salary Allocation Bonds (July 1, 2014 Final) Reso No 14-13 CHA Exhibit No 4 - Spending Authority pending Adoption of FY 2014-15 Budget of the CHA 7-1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 (REGULAR) DEMANDS 1. RES 14-033 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION 2. 2014-227 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUDGET, RESOLUTION NO. 14-12-CSA Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-12-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2014/15 FISCAL YEAR. Attachments: Reso No 14-12-CSA - Exhibit No. 1- Adoption of FY 2014-15 Budget of the CSA 7-1-14-Final Agenda - Exh No. 2 - Adoption of CSA Budget FY 2014-15 (July 1, 2014)-Final Agenda - Exh No. 3 - Adoption of CSA Budget FY 2014-15 (July 1, 2014)-Final Agenda - Exh No. 4 - Adoption of CSA Budget FY 2014-15 (July 1, 2014)-Final Reso No 14-14 CSA Exhibit No 4- Spending Authority pending Adoption of FY 2014-15 Budget of the CSA 7-1- CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) 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., CCSC Case No. CIVMSN14-0300. ACTION: CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 2. 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 (d)(3) & (e)(1),because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. ACTION: 3. 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/Successor Agency/Housing Authority to consider negotiations with The Community Development Center, Incorporated, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) City Manager, Interim Assistant City Manager, Acting Community Development Director and Community Services Director, regarding that certain real property, APN Number 7319-038-012. The City’s real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority regarding the price and terms. ACTION: 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR RECOMMENDATION for the City Council: 1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, with the City Manager, Interim Assistant City Manager, City Attorney and Interim Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with City Clerk and City Treasurer. ACTION: REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION INTRODUCTIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES B. PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO DANIEL ANGELO "CHINO" MANIKIS ROQUE, THE FIRST FILIPINO THAT WILL GO INTO SPACE THROUGH A WORLDWIDE SEARCH CONDUCTED BY FLORIDA-BASED AXE APOLLO SPACE ACADEMY C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JACKI BACHARACH OF THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) TO PRESENT THE SBCCOG'S COLLABORATION PLANS FOR 2014/15 CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 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 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. 5. 2014-190 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 14-059 SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION TITLED, HEAVENLY CULTURE, WORLD PEACE AND RESTORATION OF LIGHT Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION TITLED, HEAVENLY CULTURE, WORLD PEACE AND RESTORATION OF LIGHT" DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to Joseph Sung, North American Director of Heavenly Culture, World Peace and Restoration of Light. Sponsors: Council Member Santarina Attachments: 7-1-14 HCWP Exhibit No. 1 7-1-14 HCWP Exhibit No. 2 7-1-14 HCWP Exhibit No. 3 6. 2014-186 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MR. BRUCE BARRETTE, AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) Recommendation: APPROVE the Interim Director of Public Works Employment Agreement with Mr. Bruce Barrette for interim services while the City recruits to fill the full -time permanent position. Attachments: Interim_Public_Works_Director_contract_(V4) Bruce Barrette's Resume CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 7. 2014-189 CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION THROUGH THEIR GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT Recommendation: REQUEST the City Manager direct staff to prepare the letter attached as Exhibit No. 1 for the City Council's signatures. Attachments: 7-1-14 SBCCOG Exhibit No. 1 7-1-14 SBCCOG Exhibit No. 2 8. 2014-235 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-055 TO TERMINATE THE UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE WITH CARSON CONGENERATION COMPANY Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-055 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE WITH CARSON COGENERATION COMPANY." Attachments: Reso 14-055 terminating Carson Cogen Franchise, Exhibit 1 Minutes, 2-2-87, Exhibit 2 Minutes, 12-21-87, Exhibit 3 Minutes, 3-20-90, Exhibit 4 Minutes, 4-3-90, Exhibit 5 Minutes, 3-8-00, Exhibit 6 9. 2014-218 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-061 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS PENDING ADOPTION OF THE FY 2014/15 ANNUAL BUDGETS Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GIVING THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LIMITED AND TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS OF THE CITY PENDING ADOPTION OF THE FY 2014/15 ANNUAL BUDGETS." Attachments: Reso No. 14-061 - Auth to expend funds - City 2014-15 10. 2014-183 CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019 Recommendation: T A K E t h e f o l l o w i n g a c t i o n s : 1. APPROVE the five-year agreement with County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control to provide animal control services for the City of Carson, for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: L A County Aminal Control Contract 2014 CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 11. 2014-224 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a tree maintenance contract services agreement for tree maintenance services for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017, to West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the annual amount of $329,006.33 for three years, for a total of $978,019.00. 2. AUTHORIZE an additional annual expenditure up to $65,200.00 (20%), for unforeseen additional trimmings outside the normal scope of work. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract services agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exh 1 (Tree Maintenance Agreement [DRAFT July 2014]) Exh 2 (2014 FEB 04 CC (Minutes)) 12. 2014-223 CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE RESURFACING OF THE OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURTS AT VARIOUS PARKS Recommendation: 1. AUTHORIZE the issuance of a purchase order to Taylor Tennis Courts, Inc ., in the amount of $72,074.00 for the resurfacing of the outdoor basketball courts at eleven parks. 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, in an amount not-to-exceed $7,207.40 (10%) for unforeseen repairs that may be required to complete this project. Attachments: BIDS BY TAYLOR TENNIS COURTS Basketball Court Resurfacing 13. 2014-222 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-058, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N019 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403R FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS COVERING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1330 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(023)]: AVALON BOULEVARD PAVEMENT RESTORATION FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO 223RD STREET Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-058, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N019 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403R FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS COVERING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1330 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(023)]: AVALON BOULEVARD PAVEMENT RESTORATION FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO 223RD STREET." Attachments: Proj1330 Location Map 07-01-14 CC RESO 14-058 Program Supplement Agreement No. N019 Program Supplement Agreement No. N019 Minutes, March 4, 2014, Item No. 17. DEMANDS 14. RES 14-032 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 15. 2014-217 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FY 2014/15 CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CARSON Recommendation: OPEN the continued public hearing, TAKE public testimony and CLOSE the public hearing. 16. 2014-208 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 14-1539 APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 18-14 TO AMEND THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS IN THE RS ZONE WITH APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND UNDER CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 14-1539, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES." Attachments: zta1814_Attachments 17. 2014-225 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL WASTE SERVICES RATE ADJUSTMENT Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing. 2. DIRECT the City Manager to consider City Council and public comments when rendering his decision on rate adjustments. Attachments: Exh #1 (Letter Rate Adjustment 2014) Exh #2 (Orig Agreement) Exh #3 (First Amendment) Exh #4 (CPI) Exh #5 [DRAFT] (2014-15 RATES) Exh #6 (CMC Sec 5229) Exh #7 (Prop218 Section 13D) Exh #8 (CERTofPOSTING WM RATE ADJ 05-07-2014) Exh #9 (Rate History) UNFINISHED BUSINESS CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 18. 2014-231 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR DEAR AND CITY COUNCIL Recommendation: 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. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - List of CC&B Exhibit No. 2 - Ord. No. 13-1516 Exhibit No. 3 - Ord. No. 13-1519 Exhibit No. 4 - Ord. No. 13-1520 Exhibit No. 5 - Reso. No. 13-046 Exhibit No. 6 - Ord. No. 13-1523 19. 2014-192 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR Recommendation: 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. Attachments: 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 1.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 2.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 3.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 4.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 5.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 6.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 7.pdf 2014 JUL 01 Exhibit 8.pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 20. 2014-202 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 Recommendation: CONSIDER and DISCUSS. Sponsors: Council Member Santarina Attachments: Carousel exhibit 1 Time Line revised 7-01-2014 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION 21. 2014-188 CONSIDER EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: EXTEND the professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for state legislative advocacy services, in the amount of $48,000.00 for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. EXTEND the professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for federal legislative advocacy services, in the amount of $24,000.00 for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Attachments: 7-1-14 Townsend Public Affairs STATE & FED Contract Exhibit No. 1 22. 2014-230 CONSIDER APPROVING A NOISE ORDIANCE AND FEE WAIVER FOR THE GREATER ZION FAMILY CHURCH Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff. Sponsors: Mayor Dear and Council Member Gipson Attachments: Noise_Control_Ordinance Greater Zion Family Church Permit 23. 2014-232 CONSIDER A FEE WAIVER EXTENSION FOR THE USE OF THE CARSON DOMINGUEZ ROOM AND CITY EQUIPMENT AT THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER FOR DR. JENNY BATONGMALAQUE’S TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction to staff. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Dr Jenny Town Hall Meetings - July 17 2012 Dr Jenny Town Hall Meetings - July 20 2010 Dr Jenny Town Hall Meetings - June 15 2010 Dr Jenny Town Hall Meetings - September 6 2011 CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Printed on 7/1/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 - 5:00 PM 24. 2014-211 CONSIDER PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE APOLLO WEST CARSON PLAYERS FOR THE 2014/15 THEATER ARTS SEASON Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction along with information related in BACKGROUND, paragraph #3. Attachments: Apollo West Funding Proposal 2014 FA Contracts Final Allocation FY 09 10 Letter to Proposed Contractors FY 10 11 ORDINANCE SECOND READING 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. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF) CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS) UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Printed on 7/1/2014