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CITY OF CARSON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 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 Business 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 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF CARSON 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/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL: CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) (Items 1-6) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2015-827 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 two cases. Item No. 2. 2015-845 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 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 3. 2015-846 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. 4. 2015-841 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: Stephen Ross vs. the City of Carson; Case Number WCAB Nos. ADJ 3228655 and ADJ 2910365; Court Name Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Item No. 5. 2015-840 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Main Land Property, LLC, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators Kenneth Farfsing, Interim City Manager and John Raymond, Community and Economic Development regarding that certain real property 17505 Main Street, APN 7339-003-900. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price to be paid for the property. Item No. 6. 2015-848 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Successor Agency to consider negotiations with Carson Holdings, LLC and it's negotiator, Law Firm of Latham & Watkins, with whom Reclamation Authority and City Council are negotiating, for lease and price and terms, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Authority and Council Attorney Sunny K. Soltani, regarding that certain real property known as Assessor Parcel Nos. 7336-010-24 and 7336-010-25. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: EDWARD SANCHEZ, 232ND PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (4TH GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT) INVOCATION: MINISTER PRAISE WASHINGTON OF IMITATORS OF GOD FOUNDATION, INC. INTRODUCTIONS A. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN MARKS OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION B. PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO DEBORAH F. CHRISTIAN, PA-C RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH C. PRESENTATION BY CARRIE ROGERS OF THE LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. CARSON IS A FINALIST FOR THE LAEDC MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY CITY AWARD D. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 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 CONSENT: (Items 7-17) 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 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 7. RES 15-079 Resolution No. 15-118, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,247,914.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 126081 THROUGH 126285 Item No. 8. RES 15-080 Resolution No. 15-26-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $923,835.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001608 THROUGH SA-001612 Item No. 9. RES 15-081 Resolution No. 15-26-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,906.10, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001505 THROUGH HA-001509 Item No. 10. 2015-508 CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING CATERING VENDORS FOR THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER AT CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: EXECUTE the extension clause in the current agreement and EXTEND the agreement for another five years. Attachments: Choura Revenue Jan 2012 - April 2015 Choura Catering Contract Item No. 11. 2015-717 ADOPTION OF THE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT AND INNOVATION COMMISSION BYLAWS AND MISSION STATEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. ADOPT the Technology Advancement and Innovation Commission Bylaws (Exhibit No. 2). 2. ADOPT the Technology Advancement and Innovation Commission Mission Statement (Exhibit No. 3). Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Ordinance No. 14-1546 Exhibit No. 2 - Bylaws Exhibit No. 3 - Mission Statement CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 12. 2015-799 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 15-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHAPTER OF THE CITY’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following action: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-111 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHAPTER OF THE CITY'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Energy Reduction Measures - Municipal Exhibit No. 2 - Energy Reduction Measures - Community Exhibit No. 3 - Environmental Commission Staff Report dated October 7, 2015 (witho Exhibit No. 4 - City Council Resolution No. 15-111 Approving the Energy Efficiency C Item No. 13. 2015-814 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-113 SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-113, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM" 2. INSTRUCT staff to transmit a copy of the executed resolution to Alfred Konuwa in Chairman Jerome Horton's Office, State Board of Equalization. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Income Tax Events Exhibit 2 Reso 15-113 Income Tax Assistance CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 14. 2015-815 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-121 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 15-121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED RECORDS". Attachments: Ex 1 - Reso 15-121 Ex 2 - SMP Ex 3 - Records Destruction Form Item No. 15. 2015-818 CONSENT TO THE SUBLEASE AND LEASEBACK ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN VERIZON AND AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign the City's consent to the Ground Lease Sublease and Leaseback Arrangement between Verizon and American Tower Corporation. Attachments: Minutes - Council Meeting August 4 2009 Consent Letter to American Tower Item No. 16. 2015-822 CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH DAPEER, ROSENBLIT AND LITVAK, LLP, TO PROVIDE CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2019 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a three-year agreement to Dapeer, Rosenblit and Litvak, LLP, to provide City Prosecutor services for the City of Carson, for the period of February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2019. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: EX. 1 - Vendor List, City Prosecutor RFP No. P15-05 EX. 2 - Bid Register, City Prosecutor RFP No. P15-05 CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 17. 2015-826 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 72190: SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT OF 16 MULTI-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 22111 SOUTH MAIN STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Tract Map No. 72190, located at 22111 South Main Street. 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report. 3. ACCEPT the dedications as indicated on said map. 4. APPROVE and ACCEPT the work agreements and improvement securities listed in the body of this report, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said map on the face of Tract Map No. 72190. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 TTM72190 County Approval Map letter Exhibit No. 2 Location Map Exhibit No. 3 PC 09-10-2013 (minutes) 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 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 DISCUSSION: (Items 18-21) Item No. 18. 2015-802 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 - KAST Update for Carson dated 10-8-15 Exhibit No. 2 - Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 19. 2015-672 CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING WHETHER AND WHEN TO PLACE A BALLOT MEASURE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX BEFORE THE CARSON VOTERS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction on questions 1-6 presented herein. Should the Council wish to extend the UUT, a ballot measure seeking approval must be placed before the voters, and the following actions in Recommendations Nos. 2-3 will need to take place. To place an extension of the UUT on the April 12, 2016, ballot, the following resolutions will need to come back to the City Council at the November 17, 2015, City Council meeting: 2. REQUEST a resolution be prepared and presented at a future City Council meeting placing a ballot measure before the voters to extend the UUT; and 3. REQUEST the City Attorney's office prepare and present: a resolution declaring a fiscal emergency; a resolution calling for a special election and requesting consolidation with the County of Los Angeles; and, resolutions requesting that the City Attorney's office prepare an impartial analysis, setting priorities for filing written arguments for or against the proposed measure, and any other necessary procedural resolutions as required by the Elections Code to conduct a special election for a UUT ballot measure (rebuttal arguments, priority for selecting arguments, etc.). 1. Attachments: Exhibits 1 -3 Item No. 20. 2015-761 CONSIDER THE RECEIPT OF HATE MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: REVIEW and DISCUSS. Attachments: Exhibits 1-6 Hate Mail CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Item No. 21. 2015-813 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 10-22-15 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: (Item 22) Item No. 22. 2015-812 ORDINANCE NO. 15-1567: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 27105.8 (MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS) OF CHAPTER 7 (DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 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) 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 11