City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 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 1-5) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2017-662 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 three cases. Item No. 2. 2017-632 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: Frank Lindsay V. City of Carson; Case Number 2:16 cv-06559-GHK-RAO, Central District of California. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 3. 2017-611 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 and Dr. Jim Hart, Interim Assistant City Manager/Acting Director of Human Resources, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 809. Item No. 4. 2017-670 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable Successor Agency to consider negotiations with Mike Easton of TJR Strategic Investments and to give direction to its negotiators, Kenneth C. Farfsing, Executive Director, John Raymond, Director of Community Development and Sunny Soltani, Agency Attorney, regarding that certain real property known as 17505 Main Street, APN: 7339-003-900. The Successor Agency's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Agency member regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 5. 2017-672 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Steve Gregory, CBC, Inc. with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Kenneth C. Farfsing, City Manager, and John Raymond, Director of Community Development regarding that certain real property at 7315-012-900. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: Item No. 6. 2017-636 ILENE RENTERIA, 2017 MISS CARSON INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 7. 2017-663 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN 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: (None) CONSENT: (Items 8-11) 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. 8. 2017-646 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON'S CONTRACT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE a budget amendment in the amount of $41,339.88 to pay for the City of Carson's June invoice with MV Transportation, Inc. 2. APPROPRIATE an additional $20,669.94 to Proposition A account number 18-90-999-180-6045, and an additional $20,669.94 to Proposition C account number 19-90-999-180-6046. 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 17-110, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION, PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: MV Transportation, Inc. Contract.pdf Resolution No. 17-110.docx CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 9. 2017-587 CONSIDER APPROVING A SIX-MONTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S TREE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE a six-month contract extension for Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for the term July 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, at a monthly cost of $32,600.00, and a total of $195,600.00. 2. AUTHORIZE an additional expenditure up to $39,120.00 (20%), for unforeseen additional trimmings outside the normal scope of work. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 4. ADOPT Resolution No. 17-117, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 BUDGET IN THE STATE GAS TAX AND GENERAL FUNDS Attachments: Exhibit 1 West Coast Arborists Contract Amendment No. 1 WCA updated Minutes Excerpt CC Item No. 25 6-6-17 General Fund Running Budget Summary FY 2017-18.xlsx Resolution No 17-117.docx CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 10. 2017-661 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF THE NISSAN AUTO DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 1505 E. 223RD STREET TO LITHIA MOTORS, INC. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE sale of the Property to Buyer by approving the Assignment and Assumption Agreement of the Disposition and Development Agreement and approving the Assumption Agreement and Beneficiary's Consent. 2. AUTHORIZE the Chairman to execute the Assignment and Assumption Agreement of the Disposition and Development Agreement and the Assumption Agreement and Beneficiary's Consent upon approval as to form by Agency Counsel. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Vicinity Map Exhibit No. 2 - Assignment, Assumption Agreement and Consent to Transfer of DDA Exhibit No. 3 - Assumption Agreement and Beneficiary's Consent to Transfer of Real Item No. 11. 2017-669 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY PERIOD ENDING JULY 31, 2017 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: cash carson succesor agency summary 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. DISCUSSION: (Items 12-17) CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 12. 2017-530 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 17-105, DENYING AN EXCEPTION REQUEST BY BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 17-1618U TO ALLOW PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT TWO NEW LOGISTICS BUILDINGS TOTALING 236,541 SQUARE-FEET LOCATED AT 24700 S. MAIN STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-105, "DENYING AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 17-1618U TO ALLOW PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT TWO NEW LOGISTICS BUILDINGS TOTALING 236,541 SQUARE-FEET LOCATED AT 24700 S. MAIN STREET FOR BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS". Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Ord. No. 17-1618U Adopted Signed.pdf Exhibit No. 2 - Bridge Letters May and June 2017.pdf Exhibit No. 3 - Reso. No. 17-105.pdf Exhibit No. 4 - Existing Conditions.pdf Exhibit No. 5 -Proposed Plans .pdf Exhibit No. 6 -Aerial of the site .pdf Exhibit No. 7 - Older versions of site plans.pdf Item No. 13. 2017-665 PROPOSITION 64 (ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA ACT) AND THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION AND SAFETY ACT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER providing direction on marijuana laws and local control, including whether to schedule community workshops on local marijuana laws. Sponsors: City Attorney and City Council Attachments: Ex. 1 Power Point Marijuana Laws CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 14. 2017-613 CONSIDER A PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGION - IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM 5 ("LARIAC5") PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE entering into a participant agreement between the County of Los Angeles for the Los Angeles Region - Imagery Acquisition Consortium 5 ("LARIAC5") Project for an amount not to exceed $48,384.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - LARIAC5 - AGREEMENT Item No. 15. 2017-625 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE TWO (2) TOWING & STORAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH FALCON TOWING & KRUGER TOWING (ON A ROTATING BASIS) TO PROVIDE CITY-INITIATED TOWING SERVICES AND TO RETURN THE SAME TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE AWARD (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: The City Council authorize staff and the City Attorney to negotiate two (2) Towing Franchise Agreements, consistent with the requirements of Jacks v. Santa Barbara, with Falcon Towing and Kruger Towing and return the same to the City Council for consideration and possible award. CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Item No. 16. 2017-654 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT TO REVIEW SOLID WASTE HAULER'S PROPOSALS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a contract services agreement to HR Green for the period of August 15, 2017 through March 1, 2018. 2. AUTHORIZE an additional contract amount up to $8,602 for contingencies. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a contract services agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 4. AUTHORIZE a budget transfer in the FY 2017/18 Budget through Resolution Number 17-116. 5. ADOPT Resolution No. 17-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND. Attachments: RFP No. P17-18 (Exhibit 1) HR Green RFP 17-18 Proposal - (Exhibit 2) PlanetBids-RFP P17-18 (Vendor List) PlanetBids Vendor-RFP P17-18 (Bid register) Resolution 17-116 (2017) Item No. 17. 2017-609 CONSIDERATION OF CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR ROBLES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations listed on Exhibit No. 1. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - City Affiliated (6-6-2017) 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 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