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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 Albert Robles, Mayor Elito M. Santarina, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember Jawane Hilton, 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: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL: CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) (Items 1-5) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2015-569 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case. Item No. 2. 2015-576 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(2) & (d)(4), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case . CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 3. 2015-594 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 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. 4. 2015-616 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 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: Frank Lindsay v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 4K13109 Item No. 5. 2015-617 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (city council) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 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: Justin Kliewer v. City of Carson, United States District Court Case No. 2:14-CV-9799-MMM-E RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: MALAINA LOPEZ, ATTENDING DOLORES ST. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INVOCATION: MINISTER STANLEY WILLIFORD OF CARSON PRAYER INTRODUCTIONS A. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION B. INTRODUCTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES C. INTRODUCTION OF MILLENNIUM MOMENTUM FOUNDATION INTERNS CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) The public may 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 or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL / HOUSING AUTHORITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 (REGULAR) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 (SPECIAL) TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 (REGULAR) TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 (REGULAR) CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 (SPECIAL) FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 (SPECIAL) CONSENT: (Items 6-14) These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. Any item or items may be removed for discussion. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order. Item No. 6. RES 15-059 Resolution No. 15-19-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,298.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001572 THROUGH SA-001573 CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 7. RES 15-060 Resolution No. 15-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,726,074.42, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 124318 THROUGH 124533 Item No. 8. RES 15-061 Resolution No. 15-20-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,353.68, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001477 THROUGH HA-001483 Item No. 9. 2015-496 REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A CITY-RUN EB-5 PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Refer the EB-5 Program to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to interview Southern California EB-5 Regional Center operators to explore strategic partnerships in the promotion of EB-5 financing for local Carson developers. Item No. 10. 2015-582 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 839: BROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM MAIN STREET TO GRIFFITH STREET AND GRIFFITH STREET FROM BROADWAY TO 500 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 839: Broadway Improvements from Main Street to Griffith Street and Griffith Street from Broadway to 500 feet east of Broadway. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Location Map Proj839.pdf Exhibit No. 2 Award 1006 Construction Contract.pdf Exhibit No. 3 Accept 1006 as Complete.pdf Exhibit No. 4 Award 839 Construction Contract.pdf Exhibit No. 5 Approve Change Order No. 1.pdf Exhibit No. 6 SCE Invoice Minutes Excerpt CSA Item No. 4 (3-23-2015).pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 11. 2015-600 REQUEST TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE REVENUE INSPECTOR POSITION TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTIONS OFFICER POSITION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-092 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE REVENUE INSPECTOR POSITION TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTIONS OFFICER POSITION." 1. Attachments: Attachment No. 1 Reso No. 15-092 Attachment No. 2 Reso No. 06-064 Attachment No. 3 Reso No. 09-016 Item No. 12. 2015-603 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-093 ESTABLISHING THE PAID SICK LEAVE BENEFIT PURSUANT TO THE HEALTHY WORKPLACE HEALTHY FAMILY ACT OF 2014 (AB1522) AND ITS SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENT BILL (AB304) FOR THE UNREPRESENTED, UNBENEFITED PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-093, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE PAID SICK LEAVE BENEFIT PURSUANT TO THE HEALTHY WORKPLACE HEALTHY FAMILY ACT OF 2014 (AB 1522) AND ITS SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENT BILL (AB 304) FOR THE UNREPRESENTED, UNBENEFITED PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES." Attachments: Resolution No. 15-093 Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act (AB 1522) California Sick Leave Amendment Bill (AB 304) CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 13. 2015-612 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-095 URGING GOVERNOR BROWN AND THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE NEW SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-095, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE STATE TO PROVIDE NEW SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE." 2. DIRECT staff to provide the League of California Cities with a list of projects that could potentially be funded by a new funding package and to submit paperwork for the City of Carson to join the Fix Our Roads Coalition. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: RESO 15-095 State Funding for Streets Item No. 14. 2015-619 CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY, LLP FOR ANNUAL AUDITING SERVICES THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE city council, successor agency and housing authority Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. EXTEND the agreement with Vasquez and Company, LLP for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015, in the amount of $68,830.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015. Attachments: Amendment No. 2 to Vasquez Agreement Minutes of the July 6, 2010 City Council meeting Minutes of the May 7, 2013 City Council meeting 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 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 DISCUSSION: (Items 15-21) Item No. 15. 2015-584 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 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER and DISCUSS. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Response to City of Carson Comments Exhibit No. 2 - Water Board Amendment_to_CAO Exhibit No. 3 - Water Board Acknowledgement Letter RE Petition 7-27-15 Exhibit No. 4 - Water Board Letter 7-10-15 Exhibit No. 5 - Work Notice Geotechnical Investigation Exhibit No. 6 - Water Board FINDINGS SOC & EIR Certification 07-10-15 Exhibit No. 7 - Summer2015_UPDATE_V11 Exhibit No. 8 - SHELL KAST Laydown Yard Exhibit 052915 Exhibit No. 9 - Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 16. 2015-588 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR PROJECT NO. 919 [FEDERAL NO. HPLUL-5403(017)]: WILMINGTON AVENUE INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-405 FREEWAY THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE an additional construction contingency fund in the amount of $3,200,000.00 to cover pending change orders and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete Project No. 919: Wilmington Avenue Interchange Modification at the I-405 Freeway. 2. APPROPRIATE $3,200,000.00 from the Carson Successor Agency Bond Fund account to augment the amount currently budgeted for Project No. 919: Wilmington Avenue Interchange Modification at the I-405 Freeway. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exh No. 1 (Location Map) Exh No. 2 (Exist and Future) Exh No. 3 (2013 AUG 06 CSA (Minutes)item #1) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 17. 2015-589 CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TCM GROUP, INC., A HILL INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, FOR PROJECT NO. 919 [FEDERAL NO. HPLUL-5403(017)]: WILMINGTON AVENUE INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-405 FREEWAY THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with TCM Group, Inc., a Hill International Company, to reflect an increase in the scope of work for a negotiated fee not-to-exceed $780,000.00, and to reflect reimbursement to the City for overpayment on invoices in the amount of $124,941.02. 2. AUTHORIZE the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with TCM Group, Inc., a Hill International Company in a form, subject to City Attorney approval, substantially similar to the attached Amendment Agreement (Exhibit 7). Attachments: Exh No. 1 (Location Map) Exh No. 2 (Exist and Future) Exh No. 3 (2009 FEB 17 RA (Minutes)item #7) Exh No. 4 (2013 FEB 19 CSA Reg Mtg (minutes)item #2) Exh No. 5 (2013 AUG 06 CSA (Minutes)item #1) Exh No. 6 (RequestAdditionalFunding03-31-2015) Exh No. 7 (Amendment No 2 Hill Intl Construction Management Contract Project 919 CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 18. 2015-610 CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MICHAEL SEALE RELATED TO THE TRANSITIONAL SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE entering into an agreement with Michael Seale for an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for a period of one year ending June 30, 2016. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Proposed Agreement with Michael Seale Item No. 19. 2015-607 CONSIDERATION OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR ROBLES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations listed on Exhibit No. 1, respectively. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Listing of City-Affiliated Organizations (As of July 21, 2015) (File 2015 Item No. 20. 2015-606 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND/OR ACTIVATION OR DEACTIVATION BY MAYOR ROBLES (CITY COUNCIL) 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 (As of 7-21-15) (File 2015-606 Exhibit No. 2 - SMP No. 1.45 (File 2015-606).pdf Exhibit No. 3 - Excerpt Minutes, November 5, 2014 (File 2015-606).pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Item No. 21. 2015-602 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR ROBLES, TO, AND/OR REMOVAL FROM, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (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. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - List of CC&B dtd 7-28-15 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 ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None) 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 three minutes each, speaking once. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 12