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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 701 East Carson Street Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session 6:00 p.m. - Regular Business Elito M. Santarina, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dear, Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember Mike A. Gipson, Councilmember Albert Robles, Councilmember Donesia Gause, City Clerk 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: 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION (NONE) (5:00 P.M.) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 (REGULAR) 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) The public may at this time address the members of the Housing Authority on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority and/or on any items on the agenda of the Housing Authority, 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 Housing Authority, 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 Housing Authority are recognized, time permitting . Oral communications will be limited to one hour unless extended by order of the Chair with the approval of the Housing Authority. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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. DEMANDS 1. RES 14-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,468.62, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001377 THROUGH HA-001378 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 (NONE) NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (NONE) SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) 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. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 (REGULAR) SUCCESSOR AGENCY NEW BUSINESS CONSENT 2. 2014-403 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 Recommendation: 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 Carson Successor Agency and Heathcote Geotechnical, following approval as to form by the Agency Counsel. CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 3. 2014-398 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 Recommendation: 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. Attachments: 05-20-14 Ex.1 Project_839 updated 05-20-14 Ex.2 Project_839 05-20-14 Ex.3 Project_839 05-20-14 Ex.4 Project_839 DEMANDS 4. RES 14-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,940.90, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001419 THROUGH SA-001424 CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (NONE) 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (NONE) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) 1. 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: 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)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case. ACTION: 3. 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, Assistant City Manager, Director of Administrative Services, City Attorney and Interim Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with Part-time AFSCME. 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, Assistant City Manager, Director of Administrative Services, City Attorney and Interim Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with ACE, CPSA, AME, AFSCME Local 809 as well as Unclassified Management. ACTION: CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 5. 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 price and terms of payment for the property. ACTION: REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 (REGULAR) INTRODUCTIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF SHERIFF DEPUTIES B. JAN VOGEL SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 6. 2014-400 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 Recommendation: 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 Mayor to execute the Construction Contract between the City of Carson and Heathcote Geotechnical, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Exhibit No. 2 Exhibit No. 3 Exhibit No. 4 Exhibit No. 5 Exhibit No. 6 7. 2014-407 CONSIDER SCHEDULING A WORKSHOP ON HOW THE CITY FINANCES ARE INVESTED Recommendation: SCHEDULE the workshop in conjunction with the regular scheduled City Council Meeting on October 7, 2014. CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 8. 2014-292 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR MOWING EQUIPMENT Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a purchase contract to Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $116,639.95, including sales tax for the purchase of a tractor with triple flail mower attachment. 2. AWARD a purchase contract to B and M Equipment Company in the amount of $13,183.66, including sales tax for the purchase of one (1) riding mower. 3. AWARD a purchase contract to Stotz Equipment in the amount of $8,011.50, including sales tax for the purchase of three (3) trailers. 4. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Office to dispose of the outdated mowing equipment through public auction, City ID nos. 853, 1172, 1173, 1174, 537, 539 and 615. Attachments: VENDORS LIST 9. 2014-395 CONSIDERATION OF ST. PHILOMENA CATHOLIC CHURCH'S REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL PERMIT AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-1543 AMENDING CMC SECTION 63119.1 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE St. Philomena Catholic Church's application for a carnival permit for Friday, October 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., contingent upon approvals from all inspecting agencies. 2. 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. Attachments: St Philomena Carnival Site Plan - 2014 Exhibit No 2 - CMC Section 63119 and 63119.1 - Carnival Ord. No 14-1543 - Amend Carnival Permit Requirements-Tracked Changes Ord. No 14-1543 - Amend Carnival Permit Requirements-clean CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 10. 2014-344 CONSIDERATION TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager and staff to pursue the exploration of the benefits of enacting this concept in the City of Carson; 2. AUTHORIZE staff to process a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify the best technical solution for this program. Attachments: Unified Certification Program (UCP) DBE Program Information Roster of Certifying Agencies 11. 2014-396 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 71684: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 20700 AVALON BOULEVARD Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1- APPROVE Parcel Map No. 71684, located at 20700 Avalon Boulevard. 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report. 3. ACCEPT the dedications as indicated on said map. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said map on the face of Parcel Map No. 71684. Attachments: Location Map PM71684 County Letter Dated August 21, 2014 Parcel Map No. 71684 4-9-13 Planning Commission Minutes DEMANDS 12. RES 14-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,033,834.93, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 118313 THROUGH 118584 Attachments: 14-092 Sept 16 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 13. 2014-397 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR DEAR AND CITY COUNCIL Recommendation: 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: List of Cmsn Cmte Bd dtd 9-4-14 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 14. 2014-279 CONSIDER THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PRORITIES FOR 2014/15 AND CONSIDER THE STATUS OF THE CONTRACT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: 9-16-14 Legislative Priorities & TPA 6 mos Notice Exhibits 15. 2014-394 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 tract report-exh 1 carousel timeline_exh 2 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Printed on 9/16/2014  AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 16. 2014-404 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT SERVICES Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: AUTHORIZE staff to negotiate an agreement with a consortium of SE Realty and Frontier Logic Innovations for FDI services and potential EB-5 regional center establishment. AUTHORIZE staff to negotiate an agreement with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation/CanAm Enterprises for EB-5 services. Attachments: Staff Rept February 18, 2014, Item No. 23 Minutes, February 18, 2014, Item No. 23 17. 2014-405 PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: LISTEN to the presentation. ENDORSE the projects list for potential investors. 18. 2014-408 PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM Recommendation: LISTEN to the presentation. 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. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF) CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS) ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Printed on 9/16/2014