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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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 Donesia L. Gause, Councilmember Jim Dear, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL: CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) (Items 1-8) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2015-631 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Ken Farfsing, Interim City Manager, Cecil Rhambo, Assistant City Manager and Gail Dixon-McMahon, Human Resources Director, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AME, ACE, CSPA, and AFSCME part-time. Item No. 2. 2015-669 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: Alexy C. Rafael vs. City of Carson , Case No. BC582875, L.A. Superior Court. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 3. 2015-643 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: Voice of San Diego vs. City of Carson; Case Number BS155366; LA Superior Court. Item No. 4. 2015-674 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: Rand Resources, LLC et al v. City of Carson, Case No. BC564093, Los Angeles Superior Court. Item No. 5. 2015-658 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)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. Item No. 6. 2015-668 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) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. Item No. 7. 2015-673 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)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 8. 2015-675 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Brian Faulkner, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Kenneth C. Farfsing, Interim City Manager and John Raymond, Community Development Director, regarding that certain real property known as Assessor Parcel Nos. 7318018006,7318018007, 7326001003, 7326001004, 7327002008, 7327002012 , 7327002013, 7327002015, 7327002016, 7327002017 , 7327002019, 7327002021. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS A. A VIDEO PRESENTATION ON THE FUTURE CARSON PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM FROM MR. CARMEN POLICY AND MR. TIM ROMER B. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN MARKS OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION 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: NONE CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 CONSENT: (Items 9-15) 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. 9. RES 15-064 Resolution No. 15-20-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,763.51, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001574 THROUGH SA-001583 Item No. 10. RES 15-065 Resolution No. 15-21-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,184.40, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001484 THROUGH HA-001491 Item No. 11. RES 15-066 Resolution No. 15-098, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,059,725.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 124534 THROUGH 125113 Item No. 12. 2015-639 CONSIDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AT&T CALIFORNIA REGARDING CABLE AUDIT RESULTS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2012 AND 2013 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE one of the following actions: 1. APPROVE settlement amount and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Settlement Agreement with AT&T California. 2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction on whether to continue negotiations with AT&T California regarding the proposed settlement amount. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Settlement Agreement between AT&T California and City CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 13. 2015-647 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION'S RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE the increase in the estimated appropriation of $13,706.77, to account number 18-90-500-180-8004/0149501 to be used to purchase additional furnishings in order to complete the renovation of the Transportation Services Division Office. AUTHORIZE the increase to the purchase contract with Systems Source, Inc. by $13,706.77, bringing the total to $111,548.17. Attachments: Systems Source Proposal Item No. 14. 2015-655 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE DESIGN REVIEW SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a consulting services agreement with RRM Design Group to provide design review services, at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - RRM Proposal Exhibit No. 2 - RRM Agreement Item No. 15. 2015-660 CONSIDER APPROVING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR ALL LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GRANTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the proposed Youth Employment Plan for all past, present and future grants awarded by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. Attachments: LAC Regional Park and Open Space District Awarded Grants LAC Regional Park and Open Space District Grant - Youth Employment Plan SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 16-18) 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 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 16. 2015-557 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING AN ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT FOR ENERGY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY FACILITIES WITH OPTERRA ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. DO NOT APPROVE an energy services contract with Opterra Energy Services, Inc. at this time. 2. APPROPRIATE $24,500.00 from Load Shed account no. 01-00-999-000-4933 to account no. 01-80-820-306-6005 to pay Opterra Energy Services for the contract that was executed on August 5, 2014. Item No. 17. 2015-640 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 15-091 ADOPTING RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE 2015 UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing. 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-091, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE 2015 UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 15-091 (clean version) Exhibit 2 - Tracked Changes Version of Resolution No. 15-091 CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 18. 2015-649 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 15-097, FINDING THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing. 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-097, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF CARSON TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089." Attachments: Exhibit 1 Public Hearing Notice CMP 2015 Exhibit 2 RESO 15-097 CMP LDR 2015 DISCUSSION: (Items 19-27) Item No. 19. 2015-659 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 - Regional Board Report Exhibit No. 2 - Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 20. 2015-650 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC., TO INCORPORATE THE CITY OF CARSON INTO THE EXISTING DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA GROUP COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Tetra Tech, Inc., to incorporate the City of Carson into the existing Dominguez Channel Watershed Management Area Group Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program in accordance with the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region Permit. 2. APPROVE an increase of $150,000 in the proposed budget for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System account no. 01-80-820-285-6004 for FY 2015/16 in order to cover the cost of the first year of the contract. 3. APPROPRIATE $90,000.00 from the proposed budget for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System account no. 01-80-820-285-6004 for FY 2015/16 to cover the cost of the first year of the contract. 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Deficiency Letter Exhibit No.2 Professional Services Agreement CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 21. 2015-652 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARADIGM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO INCORPORATE THE CITY OF CARSON INTO THE EXISTING DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA GROUP ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Paradigm Environmental, Inc., to incorporate the City of Carson into the existing Enhanced Watershed Management Program in accordance with the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region Permit. 2. APPROPRIATE $161,540.00 from the proposed budget for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System account no. 01-80-820-285-6004 for FY 2015/16 to cover the cost of the first year of the contract. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 1. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Deficiency Letter Exhibit No.2 Professional Services Contract Item No. 22. 2015-653 CONSIDER COUNCILMEMBER HILTON'S REQUEST TO HOLD A TWITTER TOWN HALL MEETING AND REVIEW SMP 1.45 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - SMP 1.45 Item No. 23. 2015-663 DISCUSSION OF A MORATORIUM ON NEW CONVENIENCE STORE MARKETS WITHOUT THE SALE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, PENDING A STUDY OF THE LAND USE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACTIVITY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 24. 2015-666 NOVEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE DUE TO THE CONDUCT OF THE LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 THIS IS A JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY Recommendation: CONSIDER the meeting schedule for the month of November and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - CMC Section 2403A (2015-666).pdf Exhibit No. 2 - Calendar for November 2015 (File 2016-666).pdf Item No. 25. 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. 26. 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 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Item No. 27. 2015-661 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 8-25-2015 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 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) CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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