City Council
Regular MeetingCarson, CA · March 24, 2015
Agenda
CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Jim Dear, Mayor
Elito M. Santarina, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember
Albert Robles, Councilmember
Donesia Gause, City Clerk Karen Avilla, City Treasurer
CONTINUED MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
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54954.2)
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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
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address the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency are recognized,
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by order of the Mayor/Chair with the approval of the City Council/Housing
Authority/Successor Agency.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (NONE)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
HOUSING AUTHORITY NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (NONE)
DEMANDS (ITEM 1)
Item No. 1. RES 15-024 Resolution No. 15-08-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,329.92,
DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001440 THROUGH
HA-001444
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)
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (ITEM 1)
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 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 Sunny 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: (NONE)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (ITEMS 2-4)
Item No. 2. 2015-184 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON LOCAL HIRING AND
PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE WITH
M. L. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES FOR PROJECT
1043: CARSON STREET MASTER PLAN
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
Sponsors: Mayor Dear and Council Member Davis-Holmes
Attachments: 1043 exh1 stamped.pdf
1043 exh2 stamped.pdf
1043 exh3 stamped.pdf
Item No. 3. 2015-179 CONSIDER THE CARSON OVERSIGHT
BOARD-APPROVED RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE 15-16A FOR THE PERIOD
COVERING JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2015
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Resolution No. OBSA15-22 approving ROPS 15-16A
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Item No. 4. 2015-186 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS 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. AUTHORIZE the payment of $36,310.88 to Southern
California Edison Company for the installation of nine street
lights 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 $36,310.88 from the unallocated Carson
Successor Agency bond funds to account no. 82-70-793-985-
8025/0083901.
Sponsors: Public Works
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Location Map Proj839.pdf
839 exh2 stamped.pdf
839 exh3 stamped.pdf
839 exh4 stamped.pdf
839 exh5 stamped.pdf
839 exh6 stamped.pdf
DEMANDS (ITEM 5)
Item No. 5. RES 15-022 Resolution No. 15-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,603.31,
DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001505 THROUGH
SA-001512
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)
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NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (NONE)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (ITEMS 1-2)
Item No. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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 1 case.
Item No. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957 to appoint an
employee to the position of City Manager.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
INTRODUCTIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
B. INTRODUCTION OF SHERIFF DEPUTIES
CITY COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (ITEMS 3-20)
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. 3. 2014-568 CONSIDER A PROCESS IN WHICH THE CITY CAN
ASSIST PROPERTY OWNERS SELL THEIR
PROPERTY IN THE CAROUSEL TRACT AND REMAIN
IN CARSON
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE staff to explore and evaluate the potential of
using homebuyer assistance programs for some of the Carousel
Tract homeowners in order to help said owners remain in
Carson.
2. DIRECT staff to report back to the City Council Housing
Subcommittee.
Sponsors: Mayor Dear
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 4. 2015-196 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-038 IN
SUPPORT OF AMERICAN RED CROSS AWARENESS
MONTH
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-038,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF
MARCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS AWARENESS MONTH"
2. INSTRUCT staff to transmit a copy of the executed
resolution to Margaret Arbini Madonna, Executive Director of the
American Red Cross, Greater Long Beach Chapter at
Margaret.Arbini-Madonna@redcross.org.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Resolution 15-038
Item No. 5. 2015-198 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR
PROJECT NO. 1454: RENOVATION OF THE
C O N G R E S S W O M A N J U A N I T A
MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT
CARSON
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE an additional construction contingency in the
amount of $50,000.00 to cover the cost of the chandelier
installation at the lobby of Halls A, B, and C, and any other
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 $50,000.00 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.
Sponsors: Public Works
Attachments: 1454 exh1 stamped.pdf
1454 exh2 stamped.pdf
1454 exh3 stamped.pdf
1454 exh4 stamped.pdf
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 6. 2015-205 UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE 2010 SURVEY ON
OVERSIZED AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
PARKING ON CITY STREETS
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina
Attachments: CC Meeting minutes, November 4, 2009
Item No. 7. 2015-206 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 15-040
REQUESTING SENATOR ISADORE HALL, III
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 35TH DISTRICT,
SUPPORT THE PROPOSED NFL STADIUM IN
CARSON
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-040,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING SENATOR ISADORE
HALL, III REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 35TH DISTRICT,
SUPPORT THE PROPOSED NFL STADIUM IN CARSON"
2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of the resolution
to State Senator Isadore Hall, III.
Sponsors: Council Member Robles
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Resolution 15-040
Item No. 8. 2015-213 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-037
SUPPORTING REGIONAL EFFORTS TO END
VETERAN HOMELESSNESS AND TO IDENTIFY
RESOURCES TO MEET HOMELESS VETERAN'S
NEEDS AS A PART OF A REGIONAL ACTION PLAN
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-037, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING AN INCREASE IN
HOMELESS VETERANS AND THE NEED FOR HOMELESS
PREVENTION RESOURCES FOR THE VETERANS"
1. DIRECT staff to identify and access resources to provide
supportive services and housing to address the chronically
homeless and veteran homelessness.
Sponsors: Council Member Robles
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 15-037
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 9. 2015-143 CONSIDER EXTENDING THE AWARD OF PURCHASE
ORDER FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson
Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2604 (d).
2. AUTHORIZE the City of Carson to continue to piggy back off
the competitively bid contract between TCPN and Southern
Counties Oil Company, dba SC Fuels.
3. APPROVE the extension of purchase contract for gasoline
and diesel fuel with Southern Counties Oil Company, dba SC
Fuels, for one additional year, effective July 1, 2015 through
June 30, 2016, for an estimated cost of $250,000.00.
Sponsors: Finance
Attachments: Exhibit 1. TCPN Contract with SC Fuels #R05060. (pg.4)
Exhibit 2. TCPN Letter of Award to SC Fuels. (pg. 5)
Exhibit 3. RFP #1034 Cover Page. (pg. 6)
Exhibit 4. RFP #1034 Bidders List. (pg. 7)
Exhibit 5. TCPN Letter of Award to three vendors. (pg. 8)
Exhibit 6 Letter of Renewal, Contract #R5050. (pg. 9) Extending the Award of Purcha
Item No. 10. 2015-163 CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MICHAEL
SEALE RELATED TO THE TRANSITIONAL
SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment 1 to the agreement with Michael
Seale increasing his total compensation under the agreement by
$75,000.00, for a new agreement total of $225,000.00.
2. AUTHORIZE an allocation of $75,000.00 from the unassigned
general fund balance to the TSE account (01-70-730-881-6005).
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - 1st Amdmt Michael Seale
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 11. 2015-164 CONSIDER CONVERTING A PART-TIME POSITION IN
THE CITY'S CAREER CENTER TO FULL-TIME
STATUS
Recommendation: APPROVE the conversion of part-time to full time position and
APPROPRIATE the required funds for the remaining months of
the fiscal year.
Sponsors: Community Development
Item No. 12. 2015-166 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF LEASE OF
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DEVICES
Recommendation: AWARD a three-year purchase order for the lease of
multi-functional devices to Qdox/Xerox in the estimated amount
of $387,483.
Sponsors: Information Technology
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - List of Vendors & Rating Sheet Results
Exhibit No. 2 - List of Current MFDs
Exhibit No. 3 - Printers & Printing Policy
Exhibit No. 4 - Printer Inventory
Item No. 13. 2015-173 CONSIDER THE 2014 CARSON HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRESS REPORT
Recommendation: DIRECT staff to submit Carson's Housing Element Progress
Report.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Carson’s 2014 Housing Element Progress Report
Exhibit No. 2 - HCD's Letter
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 14. 2015-178 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 21828 AVALON BOULEVARD
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROPRIATE $28,980.00 from the unassigned general
fund balance to account number 01-99-999-004-8010/01079 to
cover the demolition costs.
2. AWARD the contract for demolition of 21828 Avalon
Boulevard to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Unlimited Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $28,980.00.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Contract agreement by and between the City of Carson and Unlimited Environmenta
Item No. 15. 2015-185 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the
Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section
2604 (d).
2. AUTHORIZE the City of Carson to piggy back off the
competitively bid contract with National Joint Power Alliance
(NJPA).
3. APPROVE the award of purchase order for office supplies to
Staples Advantage for four years beginning July 1, 2015 through
June 30, 2019, for an estimated cost of $125,000.00 for each
year.
Sponsors: Finance
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1- Carson Municipal Code Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2604 (d).
Exhibit No. 2 - NJPA Contract Acceptance Award (pg. 5)
Exhibit No. 3 - NJPA RFP #010615 Cover page dated January 7, 2015. (pg.6)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 16. 2015-190 CONSIDER EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
MDG ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION INSPECTION AND
PROJECT COORDINATION SERVICES
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the First Amendment to the consultant retainer
agreement between the City of Carson and MDG Associates,
Inc. for the period June 7, 2015 through June 7, 2016, in an
amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the First Amendment
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 MDG Contract exp. 6-6-15
Exhibit No. 2 MDG 1st Amdnt exp. 6-6-16
Exhibit No. 3 MDG Minutes 5-20-14
Item No. 17. 2015-191 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH METRO FOR A $100,000 OPEN STREETS
GRANT PROGRAM AWARD
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. APPROVE the Grant Agreement with Metro.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement
following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Metro Grant Agreement
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 18. 2015-197 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE
PROJECT NO. 1330 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(023)]:
AVALON BOULEVARD PAVEMENT RESTORATION
FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO 223RD STREET
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1330: Avalon Boulevard
Pavement Restoration from the I-405 Freeway to 223rd Street.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
Sponsors: Public Works
Attachments: 1330 exh1 stamped.pdf
1330 exh2 stamped.pdf
1330 exh3 stamped.pdf
1330 exh4 stamped.pdf
Item No. 19. 2015-199 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE FIVE
RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROJECTS WITHIN
THE CITY OF CARSON
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1361: Citywide Annual
Slurry Seal Program FY 2013/14.
2. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1394: Citywide Annual
Slurry Seal Program FY 2014/15.
3. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1377: Dolphin Park two
parking lots slurry seal and striping.
4. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1380: Dominguez Park
parking lot slurry seal and striping.
5. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1406: Mills Park parking lot
slurry seal and striping.
6. AUTHORIZE staff to file Notices of Completion.
Sponsors: Public Works
Attachments: 1361-1394 exh1 stamped.pdf
1361-1394 exh2 stamped.pdf
1361-1394 exh3 stamped.pdf
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 20. 2015-207 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-020
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE PUBLIC
WORKS PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR JOB
SPECIFICATION
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-020, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE PUBLIC
WORKS PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR JOB
SPECIFICATION."
Sponsors: Human Resources
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Reso No. 15-020
Exhibit No. 2 - PW Prog Admin Job Spec
DEMANDS (ITEM 21)
Item No. 21. RES 15-021 Resolution No. 15-039, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,125,734.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 121464
THROUGH 121790
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 (ITEMS 22-26)
Item No. 22. 2015-209 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A TECHNICAL
PROPOSAL TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF A
CITY-OWNED ENERGY UTILITY ENTITY
Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.
Sponsors: Mayor Dear
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Dr. Sinha Proposal
Exhibit No. 2 Comparison Chart
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 23. 2015-214 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 dated 3-9-2015
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
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 24. 2015-215 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: Exh 1 - Regional Board Letter dated 2015 Feb 27
Exh 2 - Correspondences from Regional Board, Barclay, Shell and IRM
Exh 3 - Carousel Tract Timeline
Item No. 25. 2015-217 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL
SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND/OR
ACTIVATION OR DEACTIVATION 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) (As of March
Exhibit No. 2 - SMP No. 1.45.pdf
Exhibit No. 3 - Excerpt Minutes, February 3, 2015, Item 16.pdf
Exhibit No. 4 - Excerpt Minutes, March 4, 2015, Item 13.pdf
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 26. 2015-218 STATUS REPORT OF PROPOSED CITY
REORGANIZATION
Recommendation: DIRECT staff to provide an update on the new organizational
structure at the next scheduled City Council meeting.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda 2.26.15 PSC Meeting
Exhibit 2 PSC Staff Report on Reorganization
Exhibit 3 ReOrg Charts 2.26.15
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (ITEMS 27-34)
Item No. 27. 2015-228 CONSIDERATION OF EMERITUS NOMINATIONS
Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
Sponsors: Mayor Dear
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 CPP 1.01.03
Exhibit No. 2 Emeritus Nominees
Item No. 28. 2015-231 CONSIDER INCREASING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL
REVIEW BOARD MEMBER'S MONTHLY STIPEND
Recommendation: CONSIDER and DISCUSS.
Sponsors: Mayor Dear
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Planning Commission Members & Duties
Exhibit No. 2 Commission Compensation
Exhibit No. 3 MRRB Members and Duties
Item No. 29. 2015-177 CONSIDER PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE
CARSON SHERIFFS STATION SUPPORT
FOUNDATION FOR ITS AWARDS BANQUET
Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina
Attachments: Minutes, March 4, 2014, Item No. 15
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 30. 2015-232 CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR THE
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY PROGRAM
Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Santarina and Community Services
Attachments: Autism Awareness Day Proposal
Item No. 31. 2015-208 CONSIDER PROVIDING FEE WAIVER SUPPORT TO
THE CARSON RELAY FOR LIFE IN PERPETUITY AND
CITY FUNDING FOR THE 2015 EVENT
Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Sponsors: Council Member Davis-Holmes and Community Services
Attachments: Email Stating the City Council's Direction
2015-2007 Facility Permit Summary
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 32. 2015-248 PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF INITIATIVE REPORT
FOR PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM AND
OTHER PERMITTED USES PETITION;
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ASSISTANCE WITH INITIATIVE REPORT
Recommendation: 1. DIRECT City staff and the City Attorney's office to prepare a
report on the proposed professional football stadium and other
permitted uses initiative; and
2. APPROVE a professional services agreement, contingent on
approval as to form by the City Attorney and not to exceed
fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000), for environmental analysis for
inclusion in the initiative report; and
3. APPROVE a professional services agreement, contingent on
approval as to form by the City Attorney and not to exceed
fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000), for fiscal analysis for inclusion
in the initiative report; and
4. APPROVE a professional services agreement, contingent on
approval as to form by the City Attorney and not to exceed
fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000), for planning and land use
analysis for inclusion in the initiative report; and
5. DIRECT City staff and the City Attorney's office to present the
report on the proposed professional football stadium and other
permitted uses initiative to the City Council at the April 21, 2015
City Council meeting.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Item No. 33. 2015-182 CONSIDER INCREASING THE LEVEL OF SERVICE
PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE SECURITY
AT SOUTH BAY PAVILION AND APPROVE AN
AGREEMENT WITH VINTAGE REAL ESTATE, LLC TO
SHARE THE COST OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTIES
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. REVISE the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department SH-AD
575 Deployment of Personnel form to increase deployment to
the City by two Deputies.
2. APPROVE an agreement between the City of Carson and
Vintage Real Estate, LLC to equally share the cost of providing
additional Sheriff's personnel at South Bay Pavilion.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. APPROPRIATE $40,839.75 from the unassigned general
fund balance to account number 01-90-905-130-6005.
Sponsors: Community Services
Item No. 34. 2015-230 CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING FOR CARSON
TOYOTA SIGNAGE
Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff.
Sponsors: Community Development
Attachments: Carson Toyota.pdf
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (35)
Item No. 35. ORDINANCE NO. 15-1552; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 4212 TO ARTICLE
IV, CHAPTER 2 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW LIMITED
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE USE AT CITY EVENTS IN CITY PARKS
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.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM SANTARINA REQUESTS AN ITEM BE PLACED ON A
FUTURE COUNCIKL AGENDA TO CONSIDER FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL
DAY OF PRAYER.
CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (STAFF)
CONCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBERS)
ADJOURNMENT
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