City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. - Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Closed 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 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING “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: FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS A. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION B. INTRODUCTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES C. DR. RICHARD VLADOVIC INTRODUCES LAUSD LOCAL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 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) TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 (REGULAR) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 (REGULAR) CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 (SPECIAL) FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 (SPECIAL) THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 (SPECIAL) WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015 (SPECIAL) CONSENT: (None) 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. 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. DISCUSSION: (Items 1-5) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Item No. 1. 2015-624 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 - SHELL KAST Laydown Yard Exhibit 052915 Exhibit No. 2-Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline Exhibit No. 3 - Water Board Notification of Work Item No. 2. 2015-629 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 August 4, 2015) (File 201 Item No. 3. 2015-637 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 8-4-15) (File 2015-637) Exhibit No. 2 - SMP No. 1.45 (File 2015-637).pdf Exhibit No. 3 - Excerpt Minutes, November 5, 2014 (File 2015-637).pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Item No. 4. 2015-636 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 dated 8-12-15 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 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Item No. 5. 2015-526 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE SEAT ON THE CITY COUNCIL CREATED BY THE VACANCY OF COUNCILMEMBER HILTON/FORMER ROBLES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take one of the following actions: 1. NOMINATE AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL; 2. CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A PROCESS TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR A FUTURE APPOINTMENT. 3. INSTRUCT STAFF TO BRING A RESOLUTION BACK FOR THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015, TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL. ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (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) CLOSED SESSION (Items 6-7) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Item No. 6. 2015-632 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) and (d)(4) & (e)(5) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case regarding a written claim submitted by Waste Management on residential rate increase. Item No. 7. 2015-638 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(3) and (d)(4) & (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 6