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CITY OF CARSON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:30 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL “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 ROLL CALL: CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.) (Item 1) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 5:30 P.M. Item No. 1. 2015-720 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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. DISCUSSION: (Items 2-4) Item No. 2. 2015-721 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR MARIA AARVIG ON SEPT 15 REGARDING REMEDIAL MEASURES TO BE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF HER REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF CITY CLERK DEAR DATED SEPT. 14, 2015; INCLUDED ARE CONSIDERATION OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION, ANTI-HARASSMENT; ANTI-RETALIATION, ANTI-NEPOTISM, AND ANTI-WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICIES; CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE CITY CLERK TO SEEK CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE AND TRAINING; CONSIDERATION OF SAFETY PROTOCOLS; CONSIDERATION OF UPDATING THE CODE OF ETHICS; CONSIDERATION OF ANTI-BULL YING IN THE WORKPLACE AND CONSIDERATION OF TRAINING FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS, DIRECTORS, STAFF ON HOW TO HANDLE HOSTILITY IN THE WORKPLACE Recommendation: CONSIDER and DISCUSS the recommendations of the investigator and ADOPT appropriate resolutions and PROVIDE additional direction to staff as necessary CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 Item No. 3. 2015-722 APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LIEBERT CASSIDY AND WHITMORE, LLP FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS Recommendation: APPROVE agreement subject to form approved by the City Attorney and AUTHORIZE City Manager to execute same. Item No. 4. 2015-723 CONSIDER SMP 1.64, SEATING ARRANGEMENT ON THE DIAS, FOR ANY CHANGES THE CITY COUNCIL DEEMS APPROPRIATE Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 3