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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 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 Final Albert Robles, Mayor Elito M. Santarina, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember Jim Dear, City Clerk Monica Cooper, 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: HOUSING AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND THE CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: FLAG SALUTE: DAVID GARCIA, MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY III INVOCATION:EVANGELIST CHINYERE IFEACHO, FRUITFUL VINES INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Housing Authority to consider negotiations with The Pacific Companies (Mike Kelley), with whom the Housing Authority is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators Cecil Rhambo, Assistant Executive Director and Barry Waite, Acting Community Development Director regarding that certain real property known as 21205 Main Street, Carson, CA. The Authority's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Authority Board regarding the price, conditions and terms of payment for the property. 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 2) Item No. 2. RES 15-042 Resolution No. 15-12-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,638.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001460 THROUGH HA-001462 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 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 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 it’s negotiator, Latham & Watkins, LLP, with whom Successor Agency is negotiating, on price, payment terms for purchase, sale or lease, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Agency Attorney 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 (ITEM 2) Item No. 2. 2015-386 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND MAIN LAND PROPERTY, LLC FOR THE SALE OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17505 MAIN STREET Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the sale of the property to the Developer. 2. AUTHORIZE the Agency Chairman to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement following approval as to form by Agency Counsel. Sponsors: Community Development Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Vicinity Map Exhibit No. 2 Purchase and Sale Agreement DEMANDS (ITEM 3) Item No. 3. RES 15-041 Resolution No. 15-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,192.78, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001538 THROUGH SA-001541 CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 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 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.) (ITEMS 1-6) Item No. 1. 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), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 3 cases. Item No. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(2) or (d) (3) & (e)(3&4) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 1 case. 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) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in ONE case AND pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 1 case. 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 1 case. Item No. 5. 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 Item No. 6. 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: Aurelia Mascorro vs. City of Carson; Case Number TC028042; Court Name Superior Court-South Central District-Compton Courthouse REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION INTRODUCTIONS (A - C) A. INTRODUCTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES B. INTRODUCTION OF SHERIFF DEPUTIES CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 C. PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE TO MATILDA ROBERTS IN HONOR OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY CITY COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (ITEMS 7-12) 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. 7. 2015-380 UPDATE ON CITY OF CARSON WATER CONSERVATION PLAN OF ACTION AND SHERIFF STATION LANDSCAPING Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Sponsors: Public Works, Mayor Pro Tem Santarina and Council Member Davis-Holmes Item No. 8. 2015-382 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE CLUBS REQUESTING TO OPERATE FIREWORKS STANDS DURING THE 2015 FIREWORKS SEASON Recommendation: APPROVE the roster of 22 organizations, contingent upon their compliance with all governing rules and regulations, approvals from all inspecting agencies, and mandatory attendance at the Fireworks Stand Operators' Safety and Orientation Seminar. Attachments: Service Club and Organization Eligible to Operate Fireworks Stand for 2015 Season CMC Fireworks Sections CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Item No. 9. 2015-383 CONSIDER MODIFYING PERMIT PARKING ZONE "D" ADJACENT TO THE KIA AUTO DEALERSHIP BY ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 15-065 TO DESIGNATE THE RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT OF 213TH STREET BETWEEN FRIES AVENUE AND AVALON BOULEVARD AS "NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT BY PERMIT" Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-065 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE "D" TO DESIGNATE THE RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT OF 213TH STREET BETWEEN FRIES AVENUE AND AVALON BOULEVARD AS "NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT BY PERMIT." Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: ZoneD_Exh1_LocationMap ZoneD_Exh2_AerialPhoto ZoneD_Exh3_Reso15-065.pdf Item No. 10. 2015-384 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS STORAGE PERMITS Recommendation: APPROVE the issuance of fireworks storage permits for the Carson High Boosters Club and the Filipino Community of Carson, contingent upon their compliance with CMC Section 3101.8 (Exhibit No. 1). Attachments: CMC Section 3101.8 - Storage of Fireworks CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Item No. 11. 2015-388 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT AS A PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION PROGRAM Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE the proposal process as defined by Carson Municipal Code Section 2610(a). 2. AWARD the 1-year consulting services contract to Nationwide Cost Recovery Services for FY 2015-2016 for an amount not to exceed $105,000.00. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the consulting services agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Development Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Minutes 2-5-13 Item No. 12.pdf Exhibit No. 2 Foreclosure Contract.pdf Item No. 12. 2015-332 CONSIDER APPROVING THE SELECTION OF MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. TO OPERATE THE CITY OF CARSON'S FIXED-ROUTE BUS SYSTEM, THE CARSON CIRCUIT Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the selection of MV Transportation, Inc. to operate the City of Carson's fixed-route bus system, the Carson Circuit for the period January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2021, with two one-year extensions based on performance. The five year total amount is $8,100,323.00; and 2. AUTHORIZE City Attorney to negotiate and draft an agreement for this purpose, with execution of said agreement subject to subsequent approval by the City Council. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Vendor List List of Responding Vendors and Their Proposed Cost DEMANDS (ITEM 13) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Item No. 13. RES 15-040 Resolution No. 15-064, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,667,699.09, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 122707 THROUGH 123011 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (14) 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. Item No. 14. 2015-345 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO PURSUE COST RECOVERY FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing. 2. APPROVE cost recovery proceedings for this abatement of public nuisance. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: 2015-345.Exhibit No. 1 - CMC Ch. 3, Art. V, sec. 5328-5330 2015-345.Exhibit No. 2 - Detail of costs for abating public nuisance at 177 E. Doming UNFINISHED BUSINESS (ITEMS 15-17) Item No. 15. 2015-371 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 1-Regional Board Correspondence_4-30-15 Exhibit 2-Regional Board, etal Correspondence_12-8-14 to 4-30-15 Exhibit 3-Carousel Tract Timeline CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Item No. 16. 2015-373 REPORT ON THE CITY'S FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT PROGRAM Recommendation: RECEIVE a presentation and PROVIDE direction to City staff. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Development List FDI 5-19-15.pdf Exhibit No. 2 Development Map FDI 5-19-15.pdf Exhibit No. 3 Scope of Services FDI 5-19-15.pdf Exhibit No. 4 Contact Log FDI 5-19-15.pdf Item No. 17. 2015-387 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR ROBLES, TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. Mayor 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 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. Sponsors: City Clerk Dear Attachments: Exhibit No. 1-List of CC&B dated May 7, 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 NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (ITEMS 18-21) CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Item No. 18. 2015-324 CONSIDERATION OF A COMPLETION REPORT TO COUNCIL ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY'S BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTANT, THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE AND THE BULLYING PREVENTION COMMITTEE Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Sponsors: City Council Attachments: Exhibit 1 Summary Report Exhibit 2 Data Exhibit 3 Minutes Exhibit 4 Hands without Guns Brochure Item No. 19. 2015-389 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND/OR ACTIVATION OR DEACTIVATION BY MAYOR ROBLES Recommendation: Mayor Robles 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 committees" or "ad hoc committees." (Exhibit No. 2) 3. DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees. 4. APPOINT a chairperson to each City Council Sub-Committee. 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, November 5, 2014, Item 15.pdf Item No. 20. 2015-391 CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCESS FOR FILLING OF VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL BY APPOINTMENT Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Sponsors: City Council Attachments: Exhibit 1 Letters of Intent CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA - Final TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Item No. 21. 2015-395 CONSIDER ADDRESSING THE SPONSORSHIP OF CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS Recommendation: REVIEW and DISCUSS the list of events. Sponsors: Council Member Davis-Holmes Attachments: Ex. No. 1 CITY EVENTS ORDINANCE SECOND READING Item No. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 15-1557: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING EXISTING MUNICIPAL CODE § 2404 REGARDING THE MANNER OF PREPARING AGENDAS, AND ADDING NEW MUNICIPAL CODE § 2404 REGARDING THE MANNER OF PREPARING AGENDAS 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 12