City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 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: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) (Items 1-5) ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2018-059 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 litigations to which the City is a party. The titles of such litigations are as follows: LAUSD V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS108180 LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS130308 CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 2. 2018-066 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 two cases. Item No. 3. 2018-067 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. Item No. 4. 2018-068 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 vs. CSUDH; Case Number BS171386; LA Superior Court. Item No. 5. 2018-072 PUBLIC CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT / CONSULTANT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, to conduct an evaluation on the Worker's Compensation Attorneys, Bradford & Bathel. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: Item No. 6. 2018-064 JAHARI CRAWFORD, II, YOUTH COMMISSIONER INVOCATION: CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 7. 2018-073 PASTOR DANNY SANTA CRUZ, VICTORY OUTREACH INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 8. 2018-047 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: CONSENT: (Items 9-14) 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 9. 2018-069 Resolution No. 18-012, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $3,363,027.43 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 138723 THROUGH 138902. TOTAL OF $1,768,244.91 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1213 THROUGH 1219, 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 1-18-18 TO 1-25-18 CM AP CK LISTING 1-18-18 TO 1-25-18 CA Item No. 10. 2018-018 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $58,825 PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE GRANT FROM THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING THROUGH APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO 3 TO PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. ACCEPT the $58,825 grant from the South Bay Center for Counseling for the Prevention and Aftercare Program. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Prevention and Aftercare Program Subcontract Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Draft Prevention and Aftercare Program Amendment #3 CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 11. 2018-074 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES FOR ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT CONSULTING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE the bidding requirements in Chapter 6 ("Purchasing System") of Title II of the Carson Municipal Code, pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(e) ("Sole Source Purchasing"); and 2. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contractual Services by and Between the City of Carson with Kosmont & Associates in a total amount of $79,990.00 ("Agreement"), in a form substantially similar to the attached Agreement, subsequent to potential further negotiation and finalization by the City Attorney; and 3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement, upon approval as to form, by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Amendment to Kosmont and Assoc. Agreement.pdf Item No. 12. 2018-061 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK, A DIVISION OF THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL,INC,TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY, NOT TO EXCEED, $50,900 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the contract amendment to the agreement with The Organizational Network, a Division of The Counseling Team International. Attachments: Amendment to the Agreement Proposal from the Organizational Network Agreement with the Organizational Network CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 13. 2018-049 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1513: HEMINGWAY PARK AQUATIC CENTER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates for Project No. 1513: Hemingway Park Aquatic Center Equipment Replacement. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1513: Hemingway Park Aquatic Center Equipment Replacement. 1. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Hemingway Park Pool Location Map Item No. 14. 2018-041 REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY ONE POSITION IN THE SYSTEMS ANALYST CLASSIFICATION TO SYSTEMS BUSINESS ANALYST AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 18-011, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SYSTEMS BUSINESS ANALYST (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-011, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO 77-111, BY ADOPTING A CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SYSTEMS BUSINESS ANALYST (Exhibit No. 1) 2. APPROVE the reclassification of the Systems Analyst to Systems Business Analyst. 1. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 18-011 Exhibit No. 2 - Systems Business Analyst Job Spec CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 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 15-18) Item No. 15. 2018-039 CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL BY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AN AGREEMENT WITH OR FILING AN ACTION TO COMPEL THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO ACCELERATE STATUTORY AND RULE 1180 IMPLEMENTATION OF FENCELINE AND COMMUNIITY AIR MONITORITNG SYSTEMS IN THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: ESTABLISH AN AGREEMENT WITH SCAQMD AND/OR A JOINT AGREEMENT WITH CARSON REFINERIES AND SCAQMD for immediate implementation of fenceline and community air monitoring systems within an accelerated timeframe than that required by statute and Rule 1180. Attachments: Exhibit A - Rule 1180 Exhibit B - Health Safety Code s 42705.6 Exhibit C - Rule 1180 Refinery Fenceline Air Monitoritng Plan Guidelines Exhibit D - Health Safety Code s 42705.5 Exhibit E - January 5 2018 Letter from SCAQMD Exhibit F - Assessment of California's Statewide Air Monitoring Network for the Child Item No. 16. 2018-040 UPDATE ON GRANT FUNDING FOR TRUCK IMPACTED STREETS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Staff will continue to work with the Carson Logistics Coalition on projects to identify and secure funding to repave the City's truck routes and truck impacted streets. Attachments: Ex 1 Map - Truck Routes Ex 2 Memo - Truck Routes CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 17. 2018-082 CONSIDER THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING FOR NINE CITY-OWNED PARKS, CITY HALL, THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE CORPORATE YARD. (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the purchase and installation of energy efficient LED lights at nine parks, the Civic Center and the Corporate Yard 2. WAIVE the formal bidding process 3. AUTHORIZE staff to secure a vendor for installation. 4. APPROVE Resolution No. 18-013. 1. Attachments: RESOLUTION NO 18-013 Item No. 18. 2018-076 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 18-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE FORM OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY’S TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018 (PROJECT AREA NO. 4) AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 18-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE FORM OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY'S TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018 (PROJECT AREA NO. 4) AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Exhibit A). Attachments: Resolution 18-02-CSA CSA 2018 Refunding Bonds POS Savings Analysis updated Jan 24 ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items 19-20) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Item No. 19. 2018-062 ORDINANCE NO. 18-1801: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SENDING OF ANY MAILING OR ADVERTISING ON BILLBOARDS AT CITY EXPENSE BY THE MAYOR OR AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL & ADOPTION OF AMENDED STANDARD MUNICIPAL PRACTICE 1.56 (CITY COUNCIL) Attachments: Ordinance No. 18-1801 Second Reading Item No. 20. 2018-063 ORDINANCE NO. 18-1802: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2403, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE TIMING OF THE SELECTION OF THE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE (CITY COUNCIL) Attachments: Ordinance No. 18-802 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