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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 p.m. - Regular Session 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: KRISTA VELASQUEZ-LEUTERIO, SOUTH SHORES ELEMENTARY INVOCATION: DR. RALPH BENDER, CARSON BIBLE CHURCH HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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. 2. 2014-430 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONSULTANT RETAINER AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN OVERLAND, PACIFIC & CUTLER, INC. AND THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE RELOCATION SERVICES Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE an increase of $211,600.00 in the FY 2014/15 Carson Housing Authority budget through transfer from the Authority fund balance to account number 55-70-790- 003 8009. 2. APPROVE a new consultant retainer agreement by and between Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. and the Carson Housing Authority in an amount not-to-exceed $211,600.00. 3. AUTHORIZE the Authority Chair to execute the consultant retainer agreement between Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. following approval as to form by the Authority Counsel. Attachments: Consultant Retainer Agreement DEMANDS 3. RES 14-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,669.43, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001379 THROUGH HA-001388 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) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR 1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to enable the Successor Agency to consider negotiations with Mark Payne with whom the Successor Agency is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Nelson Hernandez and Jeff Westbrook, regarding that certain real property at 2254 E. 223rd Street. The Successor Agency's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Successor Agency Board regarding the price, conditions and terms of payment for the property. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR 1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to enable the Successor Agency to consider negotiations with Anna Li of Cal Trans with whom the Successor Agency is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Nelson Hernandez and Jeff Westbrook, regarding that certain real property at 2403 E. 223rd Street. The Successor Agency's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Successor Agency Board regarding the price, conditions and terms of payment for the property. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 (REGULAR) SUCCESSOR AGENCY NEW BUSINESS CONSENT 3. 2014-437 CONSIDER THE CARSON OVERSIGHT BOARD-APPROVED RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE NO. 14-15B FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015 MAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: 10-7-14 Exhibit 1 Reso OBSA14-19 ROPS 14-15B 4. 2014-428 CONSIDERATION OF A SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPERTY STATUS REPORT Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: picture CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 5. 2014-429 CONSIDER APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR THE SALE OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2254 E. 223RD STREET Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Second Amendment. 2. AUTHORIZE the Agency Chairman to execute the Second Amendment following approval as to form by Agency Counsel. Attachments: Site Map Second Amendment 6. 2014-446 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEC ENGINEERS, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. 839: BROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM MAIN STREET TO GRIFFITH STREET AND GRIFFITH STREET FROM BROADWAY TO 500 FEET EAST OF BROADWAYMAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with KEC Engineers, Inc., for the construction inspection and quality control services 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. 2. AUTHORIZE the Chairman to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the Agency Counsel. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Exhibit No. 2 Exhibit No. 3 Exhibit No. 4 Exhibit No. 5 Exhibit No. 6 DEMANDS 7. RES 14-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $663,765.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001425 THROUGH SA-001436 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 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 4 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 8. 2014-431 A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER DISPOSITION OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2403 E. 223RD STREET FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF CARSON Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony and CLOSE the Public Hearing. 2. APPROVE disposition of the property located at 2403 E. 223rd Street by means of a Quitclaim Deed to the City of Carson. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chairman to execute the Quitclaim Deed. Attachments: Vicinity Map Quitclaim Deed UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NONE) NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (NONE) 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., Case No. CIVMSN14-0300, Court: Contra Costa Superior Court 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 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. 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 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. 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 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. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 (REGULAR) INTRODUCTIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF SHERIFF DEPUTIES B. A PRESENTATION ON THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REGARDING BOND MEASURE C (UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES) 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 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 7. 2014-461 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 Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: 10-7-14 Larry Itliong Day 8. 2014-458 TEEN DATING AND DOMESTIC WALK-A-THON UPDATE Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE 9. 2014-423 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 Recommendation: 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. Attachments: Resolution 14-096 Exhibit 1 Resolution 14-097 Exhibit 2 Election Code Transmittal Letter Exhibit 4 CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 10. 2014-452 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 Recommendation: TAKE the following action: 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." Attachments: Reso 14-098 Exh 1 Transmittal Ltr Exhibit 2 11. 2014-432 CONSIDERATION OF INCLUDING THE CITIES OF TORRANCE AND LOMITA IN THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDMAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: 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. Attachments: 10-7-14 Exhibit 1 Memo from SBWIB Exec Dir Jan Vogel 10-7-14 Exhibit 2 Agreement No. 6 12. 2014-466 CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL LIST OF EVENTS SEEKING FUNDING FROM BUSINESSES Recommendation: 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. Attachments: 10-7-14 Exhibit 1 List of Events 10-7-14 Exhibit 2 Events SMP 1.68 CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 13. 2014-426 CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT’S COMPETITIVE EXCESS FUNDS GRANT Recommendation: 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." Attachments: LAC Grant - 2014 Excess Funds Grant Program - Notification Letter LAC Grant - 2014 Excess Funds Grant Program - Resolution.doc 14. 2014-463 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 Recommendation: 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." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Exhibit No. 2 Exhibit No. 3 Exhibit No. 4 Exhibit No. 5 Exhibit No. 6 Exhibit No. 7 Exhibit No. 8 Exhibit No. 9 15. 2014-464 REQUEST TO CONVERT TWO PART-TIME COUNCIL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS TO FULL-TIME COUNCIL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS. Recommendation: APPROVE the conversion of two part-time Council Field Representative positions to full-time Council Field Representative positions. CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 16. 2014-434 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 1252 [FEDERAL NO. HPLUL-5403(021)]: A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ON 213TH STREET OVER THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNELMAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: 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. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Exhibit No. 2 Exhibit No. 3 Exhibit No. 4 Exhibit No. 5 17. 2014-435 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR PROJECT NO. 1454: RENOVATION OF THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT CARSONMAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: 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. Attachments: 10-07-14 CC_PROJ. NO. 1454_EXHIBIT 1 10-07-14 CC_PROJ. NO. 1454_EXHIBIT 2 10-07-14 CC_PROJ. NO. 1454_EXHIBIT 3 DEMANDS 18. RES 14-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,798,263.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 118585 THROUGH 118876 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19. 2014-453 Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - List of CC&B dtd 10-1-14 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 20. 2014-460 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF 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: 10-7-14 Legislative Priorities & TPA 6 mos Notice 21. 2014-462 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 Recommendation: 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. Attachments: Changes to Proposed Revenues and Exp 2014-15 Effect of Transfer of Funds from CARF 2014-15 General Fund Balance as of 6-30-13 (CAFR) Reso No 14-076 - Adoption of FY 2014-15 GF budget (8-5-14) Reso No 14-095 14-15 expend funds - replaces 14-061 (10-7-14).docx CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 22. 2014-438 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 MAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: CONSIDER and DISCUSS. Sponsors: Council Member Santarina Attachments: carousel-100714 exh1 carousel-100714-exh2 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION 23. 2014-457 HOLD A WORKSHOP TO EXPLAIN HOW THE CITY FINANCES ARE INVESTED Recommendation: HOLD a workshop to explain how the city finances are invested AND RECEIVE and FILE report provided during the workshop. Attachments: 10-7-14 Investment 24. 2014-459 CONSIDER HIRING A GRANT WRITER FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: 10-7-14 Grant Writer Exhibit 25. 2014-456 CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING WHETHER AND WHEN TO PLACE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX BEFORE THE CARSON VOTERS Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction on the questions presented herein. 26. 2014-455 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-1533 AMENDING CERTAIN BINGO PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE Recommendation: 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." Attachments: Ordinance No 14-1533 - Bingo Amendment_10-2-14 (clean version) Ordinance No 14-1533 - Bingo Amendment_10-2-14 (blue-lined version) CMC Article VI - Chapter 7 Bingo CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 27. 2014-424 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-1543 AMENDING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 63119.1 REGARDING CARNIVAL PERMITS Recommendation: 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: Exhibit No 1 - CMC Section 63119 and 63119.1 - Carnival Ord. No 14-1543 - Amend Carnival Permit Requirements (blue-lined version) Ord. No 14-1543 - Amend Carnival Permit Requirements-clean 28. 2014-439 CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2403 E. 223RD STREET Recommendation: 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. Attachments: Vicinity Map Quitclaim Deed 29. 2014-441 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 Recommendation: 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. Attachments: Purchase and Sale Agreement Site Map 30. 2014-440 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. Recommendation: 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 the City Attorney. Attachments: Site Map CITY OF CARSON Page 13 Printed on 10/7/2014 City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 31. 2014-427 CONSIDER ACCEPTING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 2014/15 CONTRACT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONSMAKE SURE THE TITLE DESCRIBES THE ITEM WITHOUT RAMBLING Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Cultural Arts Commission Contract Funding Recommendations. 2. CONSIDER accepting additional proposals for funding. Attachments: Rating Sheet CULTURAL ARTS FUNDING 2 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 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" CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF) CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS) ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 14 Printed on 10/7/2014