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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 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 Jim Dear, Mayor Elito M. Santarina, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, 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: MICHAEL WHITTIKER, III, MR. TEEN CARSON INVOCATION: PASTOR VERA LITTLE, INTERNATIONAL FAITH BASED CHAMBER HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (None) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION INTRODUCTIONS CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 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. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 (REGULAR) DEMANDS (Item 1) Item No. 1. RES 15-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,963.99, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001413 THROUGH HA-001423 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 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (None) CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (Items 1-2) Item No. 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR 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 negotiators, Nelson Hernandez, Executive Director and Abelardo Avalos, Community Development Director regarding that certain real property at 2254 East 223rd Street. The Agency’s real property negotiator will seek direction from the Agency Board regarding the price, conditions and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to enable the Successor Agency to consider negotiations with Cardinal Cavalry LLC and its negotiator, Latham & Watkins, LLP , with whom the Successor Agency is negotiating (on price, payment terms for purchase, sale or lease), and to give direction to its negotiator(s) City Attorney Sanaz Soltani, regarding that certain real property known as Assessor Parcel Nos. 7336-010-013, 7336-010-016, 7336-010-24 and 7336-010-25. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 (REGULAR) SUCCESSOR AGENCY NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Item 3) CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 3. 2015-008 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: Exhibit No. 1 - Site Map Exhibit No. 2 - Second Amendment DEMANDS (Item 4) Item No. 4. RES 15-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $373,762.82, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001468 THROUGH SA-001484 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 OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (Items 1-5) Item No. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 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. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(2) or (d) (3) & (e)(1) in two cases. Item No. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(2) or (d) (3) & (e)(1 & 2) AND (d)(4). Item No. 4. 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. Item No. 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d) (2) and (d)(3) and (e) (4) and (5) in one case. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014 (SPECIAL) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 (REGULAR) INTRODUCTIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES B. INTRODUCTION OF SHERIFF DEPUTIES CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 C. A PRESENTATION TO HONORABLE YOUNG JIN KIM AND HONORABLE WOO YEO HWANG WITH KEYS TO THE CITY AND HONORARY CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATES D. A PRESENTATION TO GRANDMASTER TONG SUK CHUN WITH A TILE PLAQUE AND HONORARY CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE CITY COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items 6-18) 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. Item No. 6. 2015-033 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-008 SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-008, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM" 2. INSTRUCT staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Chairman Jerome Horton's Office, Board of Equalization. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Tax Prep Schedule Exhibit No. 2 Resolution 15-008 Item No. 7. 2015-017 CONSIDER ACKNOWLEDGING RESOLUTION NO. 12-016 PROCLAIMING JANUARY 30 AS FRED KOREMATSU DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 12-016 CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 8. 2015-036 CONSIDERATION OF A CITY OF CARSON MILITARY CAREER DAY FOCUSED ON ARMED FORCES RECRUITMENT Recommendation: Receive and file. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina Item No. 9. 2015-030 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 15-007, SUPPORTING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE-LANGUAGES PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY HELP AND AWARENESS OF NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY SERVICES PROGRAM Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-007, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE-LANGUAGES (TEAM) PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY HELP AND AWARENESS OF NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY SERVICES (CHANGES) PROGRAM." 2. DIRECT staff to transmit the executed resolution to the Campaign for Social Justice. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina and City Manager Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Minutes, February 1, 2011, Item No. 9 Exhibit No. 2 - TEAM and CHANGES Program Information Exhibit No. 3 - Campaign for Social Justice Letter Exhibit No. 4 - Resolution No. 15-007 CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 10. 2015-003 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RBF CONSULTING FOR THE CARSON/AVALON MIXED-USE PROJECT Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a consulting services agreement with RBF Consulting to provide environmental consulting services for the Carson/Avalon Mixed-Use Project, at a cost not to exceed $39,925.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Development Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services Exhibit No. 2 - Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement Exhibit No. 3 - Consulting Services Agreement Item No. 11. 2014-616 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW INTERCOM SYSTEM AND PAGING SPEAKERS FOR THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT CARSON Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code Section 2607(d) (Exhibit No. 3). 2. APPROVE the purchase and installation of a new intercom system, and new paging speakers for the east and west wings, as well as the second floor at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson at a total cost of $26,204.49. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Proposals for the Purchase and Installation of the Intercom System an Exhibit No. 2 - Purchase Order Exhibit No. 3 - Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607(d) CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 12. 2015-021 CONSIDER APPROVING THE LIST OF SENIOR WALL OF LOVING MEMORIES HONOREES Recommendation: APPROVE the listed nominees to the Senior Wall of Loving Memories 1. Nathaniel "Nate" Riddick 2. Venit Marbella Mangabat-Relatores 3. Alberto "Al" Velasco Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting 1-12-2015 Draft Excerpt Exhibit No. 2 - Senior Wall of Loving Memories 2015 Nomination Forms Exhibit No. 3 - Senior Wall of Loving Memories List Item No. 13. 2015-001 CONSIDER APPROVING THE SELECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COOPERATIVE, INC. TO OPERATE THE CITY OF CARSON'S DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the selection of Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. to operate the City of Carson's Dial-A-Ride program at an estimated cost of $500,000.00 annually for the period February 1, 2015, through January 31, 2018, with two one-year extensions based on performance. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Dial-A-Ride Brochure Exhibit No. 2 - Dial-A-Ride Service Area Map Exhibit No. 3 - List of Possible Vendors Exhibit No. 4 - List of Pre-Proposal Conference Attendees Exhibit No. 5 - Minutes, February 19, 2002, Item No. 19 Exhibit No. 6 - Minutes, March 15, 2005, Item No. 16 Exhibit No. 7 - Draft Contract With Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 14. 2015-038 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 15-013, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2015 AS GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT MONTH Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 2015-013, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2015 AS GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT MONTH." 2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 15-013 Item No. 15. 2014-611 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-001 AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-001, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS PURSUANT TO REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 7056." Sponsors: Finance Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 15-001 Exhibit No. 2 - Minutes, September 18, 1990 Exhibit No. 3 - Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7056 Exhibit No. 4 - Carson Municipal Code Section 6100-6117 Item No. 16. 2014-612 CONSIDER THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR BANQUET CHAIRS Recommendation: APPROVE the purchase of 1000 banquet chairs from Virco Inc. in the amount of $98,100.00. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - B14-07 Banquet Chairs Vendors List CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 17. 2015-032 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-006, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-006, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PARTICPATE IN THE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION." 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for and receive technical assistance from the California Energy Commission. 1. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution 15-006 Participate in the Energy Partnership Program Item No. 18. 2015-012 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-004, ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "D" AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-004, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE "D" AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE." Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Permit Parking - Map Exhibit No. 2 - Permit Parking - Aerial Exhibit No. 3 - Permit Parking -Reso. No. 15-004 DEMANDS (Item 19) Item No. 19. RES 15-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,326,377.81, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 120297 THROUGH 120780. 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 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items 20-25) Item No. 20. 2014-579 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO CPP 1.02.03 (FORMALLY SMP 1.65): PROTOCOLS FOR REQUESTS FOR PRESENTATIONS OF CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS, KEYS TO THE CITY AND RELATED RECOGNITIONS Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1: October 29, 2014 Policy Committee Agenda Disposition Exhibit No. 2: Current Version of SMP No. 1.65 Item No. 21. 2015-027 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: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Regional Board Letter to Dole dated 12/8/14 Exhibit No. 2 - Dole letter to the Regional Board dated 12/24/14 Exhibit No. 3 -Dole letter to Regional Board dated 1/6/15 Exhibit No. 4 - Shell letter to the Regional Board dated 1/6/15 Exhibit No. 5 - IRM letter to the Regional Board dated 1/7/15 Exhibit No. 6 - Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline Item No. 22. 2015-037 STATUS REPORT OF PROPOSED CITY REORGANIZATION Recommendation: DIRECT staff to have a finalized new organizational structure for the next scheduled City Council meeting. Sponsors: Council Member Robles Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Reorganization Organization Chart Item No. 23. 2015-031 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF FILLING THE VACANT SEAT ON THE CITY COUNCIL Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Sponsors: Mayor Dear CITY OF CARSON Page 13 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 24. 2015-028 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR 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. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1-List of CC&B dtd 1-13-15 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 14 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 25. 2015-029 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS BY MAYOR DEAR Recommendation: Mayor Dear to TAKE the following actions: 1. CONSIDER the status of any City Council Sub-Committee as listed on Exhibit No. 1. 2. CONSIDER and CREATE any new City Council Sub-Committees in accordance with Standard Management Procedure No. 1.45 and DETERMINE if the same are "standing sub-committees" or "ad hoc sub-committees." (Exhibit No. 2) 3. DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees. 4. APPOINT a chairperson to each City Council Sub-Committee. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Listing of City Council Sub-Committees (Active-Inactive) .pdf Exhibit No. 2 - SMP No. 1.45.pdf Exhibit No. 3 - Excerpt Minutes, April 2, 2013, Item 26.pdf Exhibit No. 4 - Excerpt Minutes, May 21, 2013, Item 15.pdf Exhibit No. 5 - Excerpt Minutes, December 17, 2013, Item 12.pdf Exhibit No. 6 - Excerpt Minutes, February 18, 2014, Item 20.pdf Exhibit No. 7 - Excerpt Minutes, May 20, 2014, Items 22 and 25.pdf Exhibit No. 8 - Excerpt Minutes, June 17, 2014, Item 17.pdf Exhibit No. 9 - Excerpt Minutes, July 1, 2014, Item 19.pdf Exhibit No. 10 - Excerpt Minutes, July 15, 2014, Item 18.pdf Exhibit No. 11 - Excerpt Minutes, October 15, 2014, Concluding Communications.pdf Exhibit No. 12 - Excerpt Minutes, November 5, 2014, Item 15.pdf Exhibit No. 13 - Excerpt Minutes, December 16, 2014, Item 14.pdf NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ( Items 26 -35) Item No. 26. 2015-014 CONSIDER CREATING A DESIGNATION "EMERITUS" FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS THAT HAVE SERVED FOR A MINIMUM OF EIGHT YEARS Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: Exhibit No.1 - Resolution No. 15-009 CITY OF CARSON Page 15 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 27. 2015-015 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 15-014 ACKNOWLEDGING AND SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CARSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-014, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CARSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY." Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Reso 15-014 Exhibit No. 2 Bylaws Exhibit No. 3 Articles of Incorporation Exhibit No. 4 Reso 09-130 Item No. 28. 2015-041 CONSIDERATION OF PLACING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS UNDER THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Item No. 29. 2015-042 CONSIDER REQUESTING THAT STAFF RESEARCH THE SALARIES OF CITY CLERK POSITIONS IN OTHER GENERAL LAW CITIES IN CALIFORNIA Recommendation: REQUEST that staff survey the salary of the City Clerks in other general law cities and REPORT that research to the Policy Sub-committee for further consideration. Sponsors: Mayor Dear CITY OF CARSON Page 16 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 30. 2015-023 CONSIDERATION OF CARSON BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the concept of a beautification program; 2. DIRECT staff to create program guidelines and procedures to implement the proposed concept; or 3. CREATE a committee exclusively to advise staff regarding the program guidelines and procedures; or 4. Refer the matter to an existing body, such as the Beautification Committee, Planning Commission, Environmental Commission, or some other existing Commission, Committee, or Board deem appropriate by the Council to advise staff regarding program guidelines and procedures; and 5. DIRECT staff to propose funding for the program in the fiscal year 2015/16 budget. Sponsors: Community Development Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Proposed beautification program Item No. 31. 2015-034 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-1548, REPEALING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2110 RELATED TO CITY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES TO STAFF Recommendation: Upon recommendation of the Policy Committee, WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 15-1548 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2110 RELATED TO CITY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES TO STAFF" Sponsors: Mayor Dear and Council Member Robles Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Ordinance No. 15-1548 CITY OF CARSON Page 17 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 32. 2015-035 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 15-010 AND 15-011, (1) PROHIBITING THE USE OF CITY FUNDS TO ADVERTISE IN OR SUBSCRIBE TO THE DAILY BREEZE UNLESS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND (2) ENCOURAGING CARSON RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO CONSIDER NOT ADVERTISING IN, OR SUBSCRIBING TO, THE DAILY BREEZE Recommendation: CONSIDER and provide direction. Sponsors: Council Member Robles Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Letter dated 9.23.14 Exhibit No. 2 - Letter dated 12.9.14 Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution 15-010 Exhibit No. 4 - Resolution 15-01 Item No. 33. 2015-016 CONSIDER DESIGNATING SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE UTILITY USERS TAX INITIATIVE Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. DESIGNATE three or four individuals to be the city's spokespersons for the education initiative or 2. ESTABLISH a process for selecting said individuals. 3. DECIDE whether or not these individuals would receive a small stipend for their services. Sponsors: City Manager Item No. 34. 2015-039 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSES OF OVERSEEING AND FACILITATING THE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES AND MAINTENANCE AND POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF SAME IN THE CITY OF CARSON Recommendation: DIRECT staff to bring back formation documents for the Carson reclamation authority. Sponsors: City Attorney Attachments: Exhibit 1 Carson Brownfield Sites on Envirostor CITY OF CARSON Page 18 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 Item No. 35. 2015-045 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURE 01.01.2 Limiting THE MASS MAILINGS FROM elected officials three monthS prior to an election Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Sponsors: Mayor Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 CPP 01.01.2 Exhibit No. 2 FPPC 18901 ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 36) ORDINANCE NO. 14-1547 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CARSON SECTIONS 41000 AND 63150.5 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING E-CIGARETTE WITHIN THE CITY’S TOBACCO PERMITTING AND SMOKING REGULATIONS; AND REGULATING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE USE IN THE SAME MANNER AS TOBACCO USE UNDER CERTAIN STATE LAWS 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 DAVIS-HOLMES REQUESTS AN ITEM BE PLACED ON A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM ALONG WITH OTHER SOUTH BAY CITIES B. COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS-HOLMES REQUESTS AN ITEM BE PLACED ON A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF) CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS) ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 19