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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 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 1-8) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2016-238 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. Item No. 2. 2016-239 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: Colony Cove Properties, LLC vs. City of Carson, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, CV 14-03242 PSG (PJWx) CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 3. 2016-241 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 Andrew Gross of Thomas Safran & Associates with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator Kenneth C. Farfsing, Executive Director and John Raymond, Director of Community Development regarding that certain real property APN 7343-020-902, 903 & 904. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the terms of payment for the property. Item No. 4. 2016-243 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 Paul Loubet, Chandler Palos Verdes Sand & Gravel, LLC with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator Kenneth C. Farfsing, Executive Director and John Raymond, Director of Community Development regarding that certain real property 7339-003-900. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 5. 2016-244 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: Richard Rand et al. v. Leonard Bloom, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC564093. Item No. 6. 2016-249 PLACE HOLDER: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with Kenneth C. Farfsing, City Manager, Gail Dixon-McMahon, Human Resources Director and Colin Tanner City Attorney, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME part time. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 7. 2016-250 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. 8. 2016-260 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: Outfront Media LLC v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC593880 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: Item No. 9. 2016-261 MONIQUE THOMAS, LOS CERRITOS ELEMENTARY INVOCATION: Item No. 10. 2016-262 INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 11. 2016-214 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: CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 12. 2016-256 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 (REGULAR) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 (SPECIAL) Attachments: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 (REGULAR) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 (SPECIAL) CONSENT: (Items 13-21) 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. 13. 2016-248 Resolution No. 16-007, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,234,849.10, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 127753 THROUGH 128033 Attachments: AP Ck Listing 21616 Mtg Item No. 14. 2016-252 Resolution No. 16-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,305.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001645 THROUGH SA-001646 Attachments: 021616 CSA Item No. 15. 2016-253 Resolution No. 16-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $906.29, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER HA-001536 Attachments: 021616 CHA CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 16. 2015-950 CONSIDER APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHTD. (NCE) TO UPDATE, INSTALL, AND IMPLEMENT THE MICROPAVER PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PROJECT NO. 1483: CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD. ("NCE") to update, install, and implement the MicroPAVER Pavement Management System for Project No. 1483: Citywide Pavement Management System, for the not-to-exceed amount of $78,950.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: 02-16-16 CC Exh No 1 Carson - NCE Contract Services Agreement.pdf Item No. 17. 2016-217 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON REAL ESTATE LEASING, LLC, SUBORDINATING THE AGENCY NOTE TO TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOYOTA AUTO DEALERSHIP PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1333 E. 223RD STREET (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Carson Successor Agency Subordination Agreement. 2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the Subordination Agreement. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Vicinity Map Exhibit No. 2 - Subordination Agreement CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 18. 2016-220 CONSIDER THE CARSON OVERSIGHT BOARD-APPROVED RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 16-17 FOR THE PERIOD COVERING JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. OBSA16-38 Item No. 19. 2016-230 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WESTBERG & WHITE, INC., TO PREPARE THE PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1491: CARSON PARK POOL IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with Westberg & White, Inc. for the preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates for Project No. 1491: Carson Park Pool Improvements, for a negotiated fee not-to-exceed $53,200.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 3. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work upon completion by Westberg & White, Inc., approval by the City Engineer, and call for construction bids. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Exhibit No. 2 - Aerial Image Exhibit No. 3 - Professional Services Agreement Item No. 20. 2016-242 CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE MILLENNIUM MOMENTUM FOUNDATION, INC. ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. Administrative Internship Program for the City of Carson. Sponsors: Community Services CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 21. 2016-246 APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1435 [FEDERAL NO. HSIPL-5403(022)]: AVALON BOULEVARD AND CARSON STREET INTERSECTION MODIFICATION SUBJECT TO CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION FROM CALTRANS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates and order the work for Project No. 1435: Avalon Boulevard and Carson Street Intersection Modification. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1435 [Federal No. HSIPL-5403 (022)]: Avalon Boulevard and Carson Street Intersection Modification pending Caltrans' issuance of the "Authorization to Proceed with Construction." Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Exhibit No. 2 - Proposed Improvements.pdf SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 22) 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 22. 2016-216 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO.16-04-CHA AND CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 16-006 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY AND AFFIRMED HOUSING GROUP, INC. Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the joint Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the joint Public Hearing. 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 16-04-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY AND AFFIRMED HOUSING GROUP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 401 E. SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD." 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 16-006, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY AND AFFIRMED HOUSING GROUP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 401 E. SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD." 4. AUTHORIZE the Authority Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement following approval as to form by Authority Counsel. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Carson Housing Authority Resolution No. 16-04-CHA Exhibit No. 2 - City Council Resolution No. 16-006 Exhibit No. 3 - Vicinity Map Exhibit No. 4 - Site Plan Exhibit No. 5 - Fair Reuse Analysis Exhibit No. 6 - First Amendment Exhibit No. 7 - Summary Report 33433 DISCUSSION: (Items 23-26) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 23. 2016-259 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 - Board Update for 12-2015 and 1-2016 Exhibit No. 2 - Board Carousel Tract Winter 2016 Community Update Exhibit No. 3 - 24437 Panama Int S&SV Res Rpt 02-04-2016 Exhibit No. 4 - 24742 Ravenna Int S&SV Res Rpt 02-04-2016 Exhibit No. 5 - Carousel Tract Environmental Investigation Timeline Item No. 24. 2016-219 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 16-020 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 GENERAL FUND BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. 2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16-020 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND. Attachments: Reso Attach A Attach B Attach C Attach D Attach E Item No. 25. 2016-254 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A LARRY ITLIONG HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Item No. 26. 2016-257 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 2-10-2016 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 27) Item No. 27. 2016-251 ORDINANCE NO. 16-158: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A CITY-WIDE DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION POLICY BY ADDING CHAPTER 11 (DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION POLICY) TO ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY COUNCIL) Sponsors: City Attorney and Human Resources CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 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