City Council

CITY OF CARSON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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 “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. 2016-1179 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. 2. 2016-1170 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: City of Carson, a Public Entity, v. Shell Oil Company d/b/a Shell Oil Products US, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, et.al., Case No BC499369, Superior Court. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 3. 2016-1189 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 v. City of Carson, C.D. Cal. Case No. 14CV-03242, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 16-56255. Item No. 4. 2016-1178 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: The Community Development Center vs. City of Carson, Case Number BC565404, Los Angeles Superior Court. Item No. 5. 2016-1202 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: Eleanor De Nize Hunt v. City of Carson et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC609000 Item No. 6. 2016-1172 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, AFSCME local 1017, CPSA and AME. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 7. 2016-1162 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION WITH A PRESENTATION FROM THE PARK ENFORCEMENT TEAM Item No. 8. 2016-1188 RECAP OF THE HOMELESS OUTREACH EVENT HELD OCTOBER 27, 2016 IN CARSON 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. 9. 2016-1199 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 (REGULAR) CONSENT: (Items 10-18) 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 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 10. 2016-1183 RESOLUTION NO. 16-148, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $4,332,025.89 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 132271 THROUGH 132490. TOTAL OF $276,402.91 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1088 THROUGH 1090, WHICH ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE CITY. Attachments: AP CK LISTING 10-27-16 TO 11-03-16 CA FOR COUNCIL MTG 11-14-16 AP CK LISTING 10-27-16 TO 11-03-16 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 11-14-16 Item No. 11. 2016-1186 Resolution No. 16-24-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,430.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001587 through HA-001588 Attachments: 111416 CHA check listing Item No. 12. 2016-1185 Resolution No. 16-26-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,733.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001687 Attachments: 111416 CSA check listing CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 13. 2016-1140 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 16-25-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017A (PROJECT AREA NO. 1 SECOND LIEN; RPTTF SECURED), THE EXECUTION OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REFUNDING OF AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT CONTRACT RELATED TO THE CARSON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY’S REVENUE BONDS (REMEDIATION PROJECT), SERIES 2009 AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and adopt Resolution No. 16-25-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017A (PROJECT AREA NO. 1 SECOND LIEN; RPTTF SECURED), THE EXECUTION OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REFUNDING OF AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT CONTRACT RELATED TO THE CARSON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (REMEDIATION PROJECT), SERIES 2009 AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Exhibit A). Attachments: 20161114_LRB Refunding Authorizing Resolution 20161114_FA Report_Carson 2017 Financing Plan Final Series A 20161114_LRB_Subordinate Indenture 20161114_LRB_Purchase Contract 20161114_LRB_Escrow Agreement CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 14. 2016-1161 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 16-24-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES TO DOCUMENTS, THE FORM OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY’S TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2016A (PROJECT AREA NO. 1 SECOND LIEN; RPTTF SECURED) (TAXABLE) AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 16-24-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES TO DOCUMENTS, THE FORM OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY'S TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2016A (PROJECT AREA NO. 1 SECOND LIEN; RPTTF SECURED) (TAXABLE) AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Exhibit A). Attachments: 20161114_TAB_2nd resolution on OS 20161114_TAB_Preliminary POS 20161114_TAB_Indenture 20161114_TAB_Purchase Contract 20161114_TAB_Escrow Agreement CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 15. 2016-1195 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-149 SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 2016 WATER-ENERGY GRANT Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 16-149, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 2016 WATER-ENERGY GRANT." 1. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 16-149 Exhibit No. 2 - Draft Grant Agreement Item No. 16. 2016-1168 CONSIDER ELIMINATING THE TRUCK PARKING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, NORTH OF FRANCISCO STREET IN FRONT OF THE PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE the elimination of the truck parking zone on the east side of Main Street, north of Francisco Street in front of the Porsche Experience Center. 2. DIRECT the Public Works Department to remove the existing sign designating the truck parking zone. 1. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: One-Hour Truck Parking Zone Main Street North of Francisco Street Item No. 17. 2016-1198 CONSIDER A CONTRACT WITH PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS (PATH) TO PROVIDE HOMELESS SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the agreement with PATH as presented. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following the approval as to form by the City Attorney. 1. Attachments: People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) 11_10_16 CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 18. 2016-1201 CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF PROGRAM GUIDELINE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF CARSON'S NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE program guideline modifications as presented. Attachments: Guidelines with strikethroughs SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 19-21) 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. Item No. 19. 2016-1194 OPEN A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CARSON FIGUEROA AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LP, FOR 50 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VETERANS AT 600 WEST CARSON STREET, AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE NOVEMBER 28, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing. 2. RECEIVE testimony on the project. 3. CONTINUE the Public Hearing to the November 28, 2016 meeting. CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 20. 2016-1167 CONSIDER ISSUING THE “10-DAY REPORT”, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D), REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 16-1604U, EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM FOR 12 MONTHS ON NEW DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS OR SITES IN SIX PLANNING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON PENDING A STUDY OF THE CITY'S REGULATIONS; AND A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING INT E R I M URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 16-1604U EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON NEW DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS OR SITES IN SIX PLANNING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY FOR 12 MONTHS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. ISSUE the "10-Day Report," pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d), regarding Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 15- 1604U extending a temporary moratorium on new development and expansion or modification of existing buildings or sites in six planning areas within the City; and 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 16-1604U, "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON NEW DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS OR SITES IN SIX PLANNING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY FOR 12 MONTHS." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - 16-1578U signed Exhibit No. 2 - ORD 16-1604U Exhibit No. 3 - Reso 16-122 CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 21. 2016-1182 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE CLOSURE OF MOBILEHOME PARKS FOR ONE YEAR PENDING THE REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH CLOSURES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE issuance of 10-Day Report. 2. ADOPT Ordinance No. 16-1606U. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Staff Report 2015-982 Exhibit No. 2 - Ordinance No. 15-1573U Exhibit No. 3 - Staff Report 2016-042 Exhibit No. 4 - Ordinance No. 16-1579U Exhibit No. 5 - Ordinance No. 16-1606U Exhibit No. 6 - Ad Proof & 10 Day Report DISCUSSION: (Items 22-25) Item No. 22. 2016-1150 CITY EVENT FUNDING - REMAINING SIX MONTHS OF THE FISCAL YEAR Recommendation: 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 16-146, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS FUND (Exhibit A) 2. DIRECT Staff to submit applications for grants from the Carson Community Foundation to fund City events identified by City Council. 1. Attachments: Master Events List 20161115_General Fund Budget Summary Reso 16-146 CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 23. 2016-1139 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 16-144, AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 16-1578U FOR A MODIFICATION OF A BUILDING MOUNTED CELL SITE LOCATED AT 550 CARSON PLAZA DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 16-144, "ALLOWING AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 16-1578U TO ALLOW FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION TO A DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW OF A BUILDING MOUNTED CELL SITE LOCATED AT 550 CARSON PLAZA DRIVE." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Ord 16-1578U Exhibit No. 2 - letter Exhibit No. 3 - Reso 16-144 Verizon Item No. 24. 2016-1193 GRANT IDENTIFICATION AND WRITING SERVICES - CALIFORNIA CONSULTING - PILOT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE a professional services contract subject to approval of the City Attorney with California Consulting for grant writing services for a six month trial period. The total amount of the contract would be $24,000. Attachments: CA Consulting Svcs CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Item No. 25. 2016-1204 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 10-20-16 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: (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) CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 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 13