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CITY OF CARSON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 2:00 P.M. 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY “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 ROLL CALL: CLOSED SESSION: (Items1-2) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION Item No. 1. 2017-864 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 1 case. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Item No. 2. 2017-867 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 Macerich, with whom the Successor Agency is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators Kenneth C . Farfsing, Executive Director and John Raymond, Director of Community Development, regarding that certain real property known as Assessor Parcel Nos. 7336-010-903 and 7336-010-904. The Successor Agency's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Agency member regarding the price, payment terms for purchase, sale or lease. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 3) 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 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Item No. 3. 2017-842 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1633 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. CONTINUE the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing. 2. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 17-1633, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM. 3. CREATE a working group of up to seven members titled, Carson Go Green Working Group, comprised of City staff, Budget and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Ad-Hoc Council Subcommittee members, IBEW Local Union 11, and members of the public. 4. APPOINT Councilmember Cedric Hicks as the Director to represent the City of Carson on the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Board of Directors and APPOINT Director of Public Works, Dr. Maria Slaughter and Civil Engineering Assistant, Reata Kulcsar as alternates. Sponsors: City Council Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Ordinance No. 17-1633.pdf Exhibit No. 2 - LACCE JPA.pdf Exhibit No. 3 - Follow-up Questions.pdf DISCUSSION: (Item 4) CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Item No. 4. 2017-868 DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1636 TO PROHIBIT ALL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS AND TO REGULATE STRICTER THAN STATE REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION; DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1637 TO PROHIBIT ALL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS EXCEPT FOR LIMITED OPERATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE ORDINANCE, AND TO REGULATE STRICTER THAN STATE REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION; AND, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1638 TO STRENGTHEN SECONDHAND SMOKE REGULATIONS. CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council DISCUSS and then CONSIDER for introduction by first reading by title only and with further reading waived, one of the following two cannabis regulation ordinances: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 17-1636 ADDING CHAPTER 15 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS PROHIBITED) TO PROHIBIT ALL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS IN THE CITY AND ADDING CHAPTER 17 (PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION) TO REGULATE STRICTER THAN STATE REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION, TO ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA; OR 2. ORDINANCE NO. 17-1637 ADDING CHAPTER 15 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS REGULATORY PROGRAM) TO PROHIBIT ALL COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS IN THE CITY EXCEPT FOR LIMITED OPERATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE ORDINANCE, AND ADDING CHAPTER 17 (PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION) TO REGULATE STRICTER THAN STATE REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION, TO ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA. Staff recommends that Council DISCUSS and CONSIDER for introduction by first reading by title only and with further reading waived, the following secondhand smoke regulation ordinance: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 17-1638 RENAMING CHAPTER 11 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AS "SECONDHAND SMOKE CONTROL," AND AMENDING CHAPTER 11 TO STRENGTHEN REGULATION OF SECONDHAND SMOKE. Sponsors: City Attorney Attachments: No. 1. Carson Cannabis Ordinance to Prohibit All Businesses and Regulate Person.. No. 2 FINAL FINAL Carson Cannabis Ordinance to Allow Limited Businesses and Re No. 3 Carson Smoking Ordinance Amendments (110917) No 4 - Map 1 No 5 - Map 2 No 6 - Map 3 No 7 - Map 4 CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 6