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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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 Cedric L. Hicks, Councilmember Donesia L. Gause, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer 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. 2016-1234 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 there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. Item No. 2. 2016-1258 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)(2) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases. Item No. 3. 2016-1259 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: The Community Development Center vs. City of Carson, Case Number BC565404, Los Angeles Superior Court. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Item No. 4. 2016-1260 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 Item No. 5. 2016-1235 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. Item No. 6. 2016-1263 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. FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 7. 2016-1255 PASTOR DAVE STEWART, CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 8. 2016-1206 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 9. 2016-1236 WOMEN'S HEALTH CONFERENCE & BUSINESS EXPO VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS Item No. 10. 2016-1220 RECOGNITION OF RETIREMENT, CECILIA MALELE CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 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: CONSENT: (Items 11-21) 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. 11. 2016-1228 Resolution No. 16-154, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $3,201,044.28 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 132491 THROUGH 132739. TOTAL OF $165,930.19 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1091 THROUGH 1093, 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 11-07-16 TO 11-23-16 CA FOR COUNCIL MTG 12-06-16 AP CK LISTING 11-07-16 TO 11-23-16 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 12-06-16 CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Item No. 12. 2016-1239 Resolution No. 16-27-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,365.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001688 THROUGH SA-001692 Attachments: 120616 CSA check listing Item No. 13. 2016-1240 Resolution No. 16-25-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $690.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER HA-001589 Attachments: 120616 CHA check listing Item No. 14. 2016-1215 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 72422: CONSTRUCTION OF TWO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS TO BE DIVIDED INTO EIGHT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL OFFICE/WAREHOUSE CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 18010 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET(CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Tract Map No. 72422 located at 18010 South Figueroa Street. 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report. 3. ACCEPT the dedications as indicated on said Tract 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 Tract Map on the face of Tract Map No. 72422. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exh No. 1 LACDPW Letter of Recommend Exh No. 2 Location Map Exh No. 3 PC Minutes Item 11A CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Item No. 15. 2016-1238 CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR A QUALIFIED SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT SERVICE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE preparation of a request for qualifications for a qualified Social Media Consultant. Item No. 16. 2016-1225 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT 919: WILMINGTON AVENUE INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-405 FREEWAY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson for Project No. 919: Wilmington Avenue Interchange Modification at the I-405 Freeway, in a form substantial similar to the attached draft, and subject to review, negotiation and final approval by the City Attorney. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exh No. 1 (Location Map) Exh No. 2 (Exist and Future) Exh No. 3 (draft) Amendment No. 5 to MOU.pdf Exh No. 4 MOU Exh No. 5 Minutes 01-19-2016 Item No. 19.pdf Exh No. 6 Amendment No. 4 to MOU.pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Item No. 17. 2016-1242 CONSIDER EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPED MEDIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the extension of the agreement for landscaped median maintenance services with Swayzer Corporation for an additional 90 days, January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 at a cost of $15,125 per month. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract amendment with Swayzer Corporation, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No 1 Disposition from Sept 20, 2016 Item No 19 Item No. 18. 2016-1245 AUTHORIZE A FEE REDUCTION FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER ROOMS FOR THE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ARTS ANNUAL HEALTH EXPO (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE a 40% fee reduction for use of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center for the Academy of Medical Arts. Attachments: Fee Reduction Letter Fee Reduction Application Summary of Charges 2-15-17 Item No. 19. 2016-1248 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES BY MAYOR ROBLES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RATIFY the Mayor's appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes to the City Council Accountability, Ethics and Policy Subcommittee on November 28, 2016. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Item No. 20. 2016-1249 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE INTERIM MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. to provide interim Mobile Home Rent Review services in the amount not-to-exceed $75,000.00, through July 31, 2017. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: 2016-1249 Attachment Item No. 21. 2016-1253 RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the On-Call Planning Services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreements following approval as to form by the Counsel. Attachments: (CSG On Call Services) Agreement Final CC 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. Item No. 22. 2016-1226 CONTINUED 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 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. TAKE additional public testimony on the project. 2. CLOSE the public hearing. CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 DISCUSSION: (Items 23-27) Item No. 23. 2016-1224 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE CITY OF CARSON APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2018 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Item No. 24. 2016-1244 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 16-155 STRONGLY URGING LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO ENSURE JOBS FOR CARSON RESIDENTS CONSIDERING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE M (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 16-155, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, STRONGLY URGING LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO ENSURE JOBS FOR CARSON RESIDENTS CONSIDERING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE M" 2. DIRECT staff to transmit an executed copy of Resolution No. 16-155 to the Metro the Chief Executive Officer, Phillip A. Washington and his administrative staff members. Attachments: Reso 16-155 Measure M - Request Metro to Enter into a PLA MEASURE M FACT SHEET Item No. 25. 2016-475 ADOPTION OF COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURE NO. 1.2.03 - CELLULAR TELEPHONE/SMARTPHONE ALLOWANCE FOR CARSON OFFICIALS AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: REPEAL SMP 6.50 and ADOPT Council Policy and Procedure No. 1.2.03-Cellular Telephone/Smartphone Allowance for Carson Officials and Unclassified Employees. Attachments: CPP- Phone Allowance for Carson Officials and Unclassified Employees-Final - 12-0 CPP - Phone Allowance Form 1105-2016 for Elected Officials and Unclassified Empl CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Item No. 26. 2016-838 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURE (CPP) NO. 1.11.04 - SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE Council Policy and Procedure (CPP) No. 1.11.02 - Social Media Policy Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - CPP No. 01-01-04 Item No. 27. 2016-1246 COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE. 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