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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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 “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 1-7) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2015-594 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: 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. 2. 2015-693 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 two cases. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 3. 2015-677 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)(5), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three cases. Item No. 4. 2015-707 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. 5. 2015-708 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. 6. 2015-684 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (HOUSING AUTHORITY) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with : Andrew Gross, Thomas Safran and Associates, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators, John Raymond, Director of Community Development and Ken Farfsing, Interim City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 600 West Carson Street, APNs 7343-020-902,903 & 904. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 7. 2015-695 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, to consider appointment to the position of City Manager. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS A. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION B. INTRODUCTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES C. HAROLD C. WILLIAMS, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT D. JAMES LAU, CAL WATER E. JAN VOGEL, SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD F. CSUDH GOLF TEAM STATE CHAMPS 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: CONSENT: (Items 8-14) 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 8. RES 15-067 Resolution No. 15-101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,185,939.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 125114 THROUGH 125433 Item No. 9. RES 15-068 Resolution No. 15-22-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,670.99, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001492 THROUGH HA-001496 Item No. 10. RES 15-069 Resolution No. 15-21-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $706,187.81, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001584 THROUGH SA-001585 Item No. 11. 2015-474 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF CARSON TO PROVIDE GANG ALTERNATIVE PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department to provide Gang Alternative Prevention Program (GAPP) services to the City of Carson, in the amount of $77,000.00, from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the GAPP services agreement for FY 2015/16, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: LA County DPO agreement FY15-16 Exhibit No. 1 Item No. 12. 2015-681 SUBMITTAL OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Annual Report Exhibit No. 2 - Authority Audited Financial Statements from the City's CAFR CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 13. 2015-691 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CREASON & AARVIG, LLP TO PROVIDE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a general on-call agreement with Creason & Aarvig, LLP to provide investigative services, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 in any fiscal year. 2. AUTHORIZE the increase by $50,000.00 in the proposed FY 2015/16 budget for account no. 01-50-580-003-6005 for FY 2015/16 to cover the cost of the first year of the agreement with Creason & Aarvig, LLP. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: General On Call Agreement for Investigation Services Item No. 14. 2015-692 CONSIDER APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EMERGENCY ALERT RESPONSE SYSTEM AGREEMENT BETWEEN LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE changes to the current E.A.R.S. agreement between Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and the City of Carson as approved to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1: E.A.R.S. agreement SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 15) 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 15, 2015 Item No. 15. 2015-700 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 15-1563 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY OFF-SITE REAL ESTATE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR RESIDENTIAL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS (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 INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 15-1563, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING PART 2 (REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS) OF CHAPTER 4 (SOLICITATION, DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE, AND REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING) OF ARTICLE IV (PUBLIC PEACE); AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF TITLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE SIGNS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES, INCLUDING: REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 9126.7 (SIGNS) OF DIVISION 6 (SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF PART 2 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES), SECTION 9136.7(SIGNS) OF DIVISION 6 (SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF PART 3 (COMMERCIAL ZONES), SECTION 9146.7 (SIGNS) OF DIVISION 6 (SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF PART 4 (INDUSTRIAL ZONES), AND SECTION 9167.7 (NONCOMMERCIAL MESSAGES ON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS) OF DIVISION 7 (SIGNS) OF PART 6 (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS); ADDING SECTION 9167.8 OF DIVISION 7 (SIGNS) OF PART 6 (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS); AND AMENDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN PART 9 (DEFINITIONS)." Attachments: 9-15 Proposed Ordinance 15-1563 Ex. 1 Ex. 2 7-21-15 City Council Staff Report Ex. 3 7-21-15 City Council Minutes Ex. 4 Summary Table of Standards for Other Cities Ex. 5 5-26-15 Planning Commisison Minutes Ex. 6 Planning Commission Reso No. 15-2544 Ex. 7 Code Enforcement Report of Violations Ex. 8 Redlined Proposed Ordinance 15-1563 CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 DISCUSSION: (Items 16-22) Item No. 16. 2015-683 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 - Notification of Work Exhibit No. 2 - EO-KAST-Update Exhibit No. 3 - Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 17. 2015-598 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 15-1566 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8109 TO ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 1, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, ESTABLISHING EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; AND, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 15-1566U OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8109 TO ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 1, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, ESTABLISHING EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 15-1566, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8109 TO ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 1, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, ESTABLISHING EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, for first reading. ADOPT Ordinance No. 15-1566U, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8109 TO ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 1, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, ESTABLISHING EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - AB 2188 Ordinance Exhibit No. 2 - (AB 2188) Adoption by reference LA county building code Exhibit No. 3 - (AB 2188) Urgency ordinance for the adoption of the LA county buildin Exhibit No. 4 - Solar Approvals CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 18. 2015-705 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES AT ALL CITY BUS STOPS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the Services Agreement with WM to provide solid waste services to 59 City bus stops in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 2. APPROPRIATE $5,585.69 from the unassigned General Fund balance, account no. 0180-820-285-6004, for said services. Sponsors: City Attorney Attachments: WM Contract Item No. 19. 2015-706 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. 20. 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 21. 2015-686 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 9-1-15) (File 2015-686) Exhibit No. 2 - SMP No. 1.45 (File 2015-686).pdf Exhibit No. 3 - Excerpt Minutes, November 5, 2014 (File 2015-686).pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Item No. 22. 2015-690 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 9-8-2015 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 15, 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