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CITY OF CARSON MONDAY, MAY 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 Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Elito M. Santarina, Councilmember Jawane Hilton, Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Councilmember Donesia L. Gause, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP 6:00 P.M. “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: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) DISCUSSION: (Items 1-5) Item No. 1. 2016-571 DRAFT 2016 FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL MODEL Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE this report and DISCUSS. 2. PROVIDE DIRECTION, if any, for assumptions used in the Model. 3. APPROVE the recommendation to move Special Event activity to a Special Revenue Fund. 1. Attachments: 2016 Five Year Model CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 Item No. 2. 2016-572 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET Recommendation: RECEIVE this report; DISCUSS alternatives; and PROVIDE DIRECTION to Staff. Attachments: GF Reconciliation Programs with 500k Exp Item No. 3. 2016-565 ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCESS ADMINISTERING COMMUNITY CENTER FEE AND PARK FACILITIES CITY FEE WAIVERS BY COMMUNITY GROUPS, NON PROFITS AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS Recommendation: Provide staff with direction concerning: * Establishing a fee waiver process that is annually tied to the adoption of the annual budget. * Adopting an annual fee waiver budget. * Developing a process where full waiver of fees shall only be approved by City Council on recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. * Allowing partial fee waivers for non-profits and government agencies to be granted by the City Manager with established rules, guidelines and maximum amounts. * Establish a procedure for co-sponsorship of events that are hosted by non-profits and government agencies. * Attachments: Exhibit 1 Community Center waivers Item No. 4. 2016-573 CONSIDER THE REINSTATEMENT AND FUNDING OF AN OFFICE CLERK AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION(S) IN THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK. Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE the reinstatement and funding of Office Clerk (part-time) position. 2. AUTHORIZE the reinstatement and funding of Records Manager Coordinator, pending passage of Utility Users Tax. Attachments: Clerk's Org Chart Revised CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 Item No. 5. 2016-582 PROPOSED REDUCTIONS IN CITY COUNCIL EXPENSES FOR CONFERENCES, TRAVEL, MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS, PLAQUES, FRAMING AND CONSTITUENT LETTERS Recommendation: Council should DISCUSS the proposal and PROVIDE direction. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 3