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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 5:00 PM - Closed Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 PM - Regular Session Albert Robles, Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Elito M. Santarina, Councilmember Jawane Hilton, Councilmember Donesia L. Gause, 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. 2016-447 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 2 cases. Item No. 2. 2016-449 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 1 case. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Item No. 3. 2016-480 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY) 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 3 cases. Item No. 4. 2016-448 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, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. Item No. 5. 2016-464 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: Glenn Ford vs. Carson; Case No. BC566322; Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. Item No. 6. 2016-473 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 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. 7. 2016-450 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, Sunny Soltani, City Attorney and Gail Dixon-McMahon, Director of Human Resources, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 809 represented part-time employees. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 8. 2016-454 PASTOR CEDRIC NELMS, CHOSEN GENERATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 9. 2016-421 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN MARKS OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 10. 2016-420 PRESENTATION BY JOHN FAIRBANK OF FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN, METZ & ASSOCIATES ON THE CITY'S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY 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: Item No. 11. 2016-476 TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 (SPECIAL) MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 (SPECIAL) CONSENT: (Items 12-19) 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, APRIL 19, 2016 Item No. 12. 2016-459 Resolution No. 16-042, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $592,970.95, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 128743 THROUGH 129144 Attachments: AP CK LISTING 3-28-16 TO 4-7-16 FOR COUNCIL MTG 4-19-16 CM Item No. 13. 2016-469 Resolution No. 16-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,049.40, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001654 Attachments: 041916 CSA check listing Item No. 14. 2016-470 Resolution No. 16-10-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,727.10, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001549 THROUGH HA-001553 Attachments: 041916 CHA check listing CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Item No. 15. 2016-305 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT RETAINER AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF AUGMENTATION TO IMPLEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS AND VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-038 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE a Consultant Retainer Agreement with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering Inc. to provide staff augmentation for the term of April 20, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in the amount of $70,000.00. 2. APPROPRIATE $70,000.00 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to cover the cost of professional staff extension services. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Consultant Retainer Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 16-038, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND." Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exh 1 - WGZE Staff Augmentation Exh No. 2 General Fund Budget Summary Exh No. 3 04-19-16 CC LEG 2016-305 RESO 16-038 Budget Amendment FY 20 Exhibit No. 4 Proposal Cover Letters Item No. 16. 2016-383 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT & RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS WITH FRANK LINDSAY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the terms and conditions in the attached SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT & RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS with FRANK LINDSAY and AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: City Attorney Attachments: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Item No. 17. 2016-445 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE ROOF REPAIR AND RELATED COMPONENTS TO ANDERSON PARK PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a purchase contract to 4 Seasons Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $110,040.00 from the Cooperative Agreement Bond Proceeds Fund. 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary in the amount of 11,004.00. Attachments: B16-02-VL Item No. 18. 2016-468 CONSIDER OPTING OUT OF THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (LA-RICS) JOINT POWER AUTHORITY (JPA) (CITY COUNTY) Recommendation: APPROVE staff recommendation and opt-out of the LA-RICS JPA. Attachments: Exhibit 1- Letter to LA-RICS Exhibit 2 - Council Agenda, 2009 Feb 3, Item 15 Item No. 19. 2016-479 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND MUNITEMPS TO PROVIDE A CONSULTANT, RALPH ARANDA, TO SERVE AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE contract services agreement between the City of Carson and MuniTemps to provide a consultant to serve as Interim Director of Community Services. 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract services agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Human Resources Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Contract Svs Agreement-MuniTemps.pdf 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 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 DISCUSSION: (Items 20-26) Item No. 20. 2016-282 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THREE FULL-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING APPROVAL FOR VEHICLES AND UNIFORMS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the job description for Parking Control Officer with a Salary Range 326 ($3,375.00 - $4,298.00) of the AFSCME MOU. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or his/her designee to initiate recruitment for the Parking Control Officer positions. 3. DISCONTINUE the contract with American Guard Services, once the City positions are filled. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - Parking Control Officer Job Specs Ex. No. 2 - Cost of Parking Control Officers, first year Ex. No. 3 - Number of Citations and Corresponding Revenue Ex. No. 4 - Parking Enforcement Survey Item No. 21. 2016-327 REORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff. Attachments: Ex. 1 Sub-commitees Item No. 22. 2016-429 LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE staff to submit to Los Angeles County Regional Park Open Space District a request for an extension of six months in order to complete construction and file all closing documents for all projects not yet completed. CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Item No. 23. 2016-460 CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISOR TO ASSIST THE CITY TREASURER IN MANAGING INVESTMENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: In consultation with the City Treasurer, DIRECT staff to prepare a Request for Qualifications for an investment advisor, solicit and REVIEW proposals and return to the City Council, Housing Authority Board and Successor Agency Board with a recommendation. Attachments: 4-19-16 City Treasurer Statement Item No. 24. 2016-461 UPDATE ON MOBILEHOME PARK CLOSURE MORATORIUM - PUBLIC OUTREACH (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER Staff's Report on the Mobilehome Park Closure Ordinance Attachments: 4-19-16 Mobile home Ex. 1 Item No. 25. 2016-471 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, SENIOR CASINO BRUNCH AND CITY ANNIVERSARY/MISS CARSON EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction to staff on whether or not to begin planning and promoting the annual Fourth of July Celebration, Senior Casino Brunch, and City Anniversary/Miss Carson Pageant events. CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Item No. 26. 2016-453 CONSIDER AMENDING PROCESS, BECAUSE OF A TIE, FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR SECOND ROUND OF INTERVIEWS TO FILL VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT; CONSIDER CONDUCTING SECOND ROUND OF INTERVIEWS TO FILL VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT; CONSIDER MAKING APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. ADOPT MOTION to amend previously adopted procedure for conducting interviews tonight, whereby the top three nominees who tied for a second round of interviews, being Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., Brandi S. Murdock and Louis Diaz, are interviewed, along with Jane C. Osuna. 2. INTERVIEW Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., Brandi S. Murdock, Louis Diaz, and Jane C. Osuna for appointment to the vacant City Council seat. 3. CONSIDER making an appointment to the vacant City Council seat. 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) 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 9