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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA “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. 2018-245 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 Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME 809 and 1017. Item No. 2. 2018-246 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: USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC v. CITY OF CARSON, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172744 CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 3. 2018-247 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Successor Agency to consider negotiations with John Gessford and Joe Endzelis representing Apipa Properties, LLC, with whom the Agency is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Kenneth C. Farfsing, Executive Director, John Raymond, Assistant Executive Director, Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development and Sunny Soltani, Agency Attorney, regarding that certain real property known as 21704 S. Figueroa St. The Successor Agency's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Agency regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 4. 2018-248 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 3 cases. Item No. 5. 2018-258 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Successor Agency to consider negotiations with Christopher Beck of Newmark Knight Frank, with whom the Agency is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Kenneth C. Farfsing, Executive Director, John Raymond, Assistant Executive Director, Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development and Sunny Soltani, Agency Attorney regarding that certain real property APN No. 731 903 8900. The Agency's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Agency regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 6. 2018-263 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 KL Fenix, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Kenneth C. Farfsing, City Manager, John Raymond, Assistant City Manager, Saied Nasseh, Director of Community Development and Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, regarding that certain real property 20601 S. Main Street. 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. 7. 2018-251 JOHN NUHI-YANDALL, 8TH GRADE, FLEMING MIDDLE SCHOOL INVOCATION: Item No. 8. 2018-275 PASTOR LESTER WINGE, CALVARY CHAPEL OF SOUTH BAY INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 9. 2018-239 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 10. 2018-256 RETIREMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEE JOAN REINER Item No. 11. 2018-161 PRESENTATION BY RICHARD BIS OF ADAAP ON "DRUG TAKE BACK" AND PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "DRUG TAKE BACK DAY" IN CARSON Item No. 12. 2018-254 PRESENTATION BY DIANE GONZALES OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ON CYBER BULLYING PREVENTION CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 13. 2018-198 PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO DONATE LIFE, CALIFORNIA AMBASSADORS RAQUEL GONZALEZ AND CATHY MORA RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH Item No. 14. 2018-270 PLAQUE PRESENTED TO THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL FROM THE LUPUS AWARENESS FOUNDATION FOR THE CITY'S CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LUPUS AWARENEESS INCLUDING THE LUPUS WALK SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19, 2018 AT VETERANS PARK 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. 15. 2018-269 APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 29, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AND APRIL 3, 2018 CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2018 MARCH 29 CC Spec Mtg (unofficial minutes) - js 2018 APRIL 3 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg (minutes-unofficial) - js CONSENT: (Items 16-22) 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 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 16. 2018-265 Resolution No. 18-047, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $3,279,357.89 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 139702 THROUGH 139955. TOTAL OF $32,191.55 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 001229 THROUGH 001229, 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 3-29-18 THROUGH 4-5-18 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 4-17-18 AP CK LISTING 3-29-18 THROUGH 4-5-18 CA FOR COUNCIL MTG 4-17-18 Item No. 17. 2018-201 ADOPT AMENDED COUNCIL POLICY 1.1.02 (FORMALLY SMP 1.56) RELATED TO COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: ADOPT Council Policy and Procedure 1.1.02 (formally Standard Management Procedure 1.56), as revised following City Council comments on the same. Attachments: Ex. 1 Item No. 18. 2018-253 CONSIDER THE CAL-CARD PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DIRECT Staff to begin the application process for the CAL-Card Program for the City of Carson. Attachments: Page 5-Exh.1-CAL-Card Program Admin Guide.pdf Page 29-Exh.2-PO Report FY1718.pdf Page 30-Exh.3-RES 81-242.pdf Page 31-Exh.4-APP 2.6.01 P-Cards.pdf Page 35-Exh.5-CAL-Card Agency Enrollment Terms.pdf Page 65-Exh.6-CAL-Card Enrollment Terms Addendum 1.pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 19. 2018-257 CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A REWARD FUND FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF CARSON RESIDENT AARON PRITCHARD (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the authorization of a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the murder of Carson resident, Aaron Pritchard. Item No. 20. 2018-255 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 18-049 SUPPORTING AB 2605 (GIPSON) ENDING CRIMINALZATION OF FOSTER YOUTH (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-049, "SUPPORTING AB 2605, A BILL THAT WOULD END THE CRIMINALIZATION OF FOSTER YOUTH THAT ARE AT RISK OF FALLING INTO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM" Attachments: Resolution No. 18-049 Supporting AB 2605. Item No. 21. 2018-267 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY PURCHASING MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH LISA NIXON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the Temporary Purchasing Manager Employment Agreement with Ms. Lisa Nixon for interim services while the City recruits to fill the full-time permanent position. Attachments: Exhibit 1 -Temporary Purchasing Manager Employment Agreement.pdf Exhibit 2 - Resume CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 22. 2018-274 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2018 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Exhibit 1: Summary of Cash Exhibit 2: City of Carson Investments Exhibit 3; City of Carson Investments Compliance Report Exhibit 4: City of Carson Successor Agency Investments Exhibit 5: City of Carson Successor Agency Bond Funds Investments Exhibit 6: City of Carson Investments Compliance Report Successor Agency Exhibit 7: City of Carson Housing Authority Investments Exhibit 8: City of Carson Housing Authority Bond Funds Investments Exhibit 9: City of Carson Housing Authority Investments Compliance Report Exhibit 10: Investment Purchases for March 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 23-31) CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 23. 2018-233 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONSTRUCTIO N CONTRACT TO OHL USA, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1515: CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a construction contract to OHL USA, Inc., the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for Project No. 1515: Carson Stormwater Capture Facility at Carriage Crest Park, in an amount not-to-exceed $11,198,500.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, in the amount of $1,679,775.00 (15%) for any change orders and unforeseen construction work such as removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and materials testing that may be required to complete the project. 3. DIRECT the City Attorney to negotiate a construction contract with OHL USA, Inc. for Project 1515, with that contract to be considered for approval by the City Council at a subsequent meeting. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Location Map Exhibit No. 2 -Bid Register Project 1515 Item No. 24. 2018-266 FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. PROVIDE additional direction to staff regarding the draft FY18-19 budget. 2. DISCUSS and DETERMINE whether the City should add Rosa Parks Day to the list of City Holidays. 3. CONSIDER scheduling a dedicated budget workshop date in May. The 3rd budget workshop is currently scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on May 15th. Attachments: 2018 Five Year Model Funded Project Summary Unfunded Project Summary 2018 City Holiday Calendar City Events Summary Rose Parade Summary CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 25. 2018-203 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-1806 ESTABLISHING A “LOCAL PREFERENCE” WITHIN THE CITY’S PURCHASING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE for first reading Ordinance No. 18-1806, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THE PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES." Attachments: Ord No. 18-1806 Item No. 26. 2018-243 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 18-030 SUPPORTING THE BAN ON THE USE OF HYDROFLUORIC ACID AT THE PBF REFINERY IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE AND THE VALERO REFINERY IN WILMINGTON, AND REQUEST FOR THE EXPEDITIOUS INSTALLATION OF FENCE LINE AIR QUALITY MONITORING AT THE ANDEAVOR AND PHILLIPS 66 REFINERIES IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING A BAN ON THE USE OF HYDROFLUORIC ACID AT THE PBF REFINERY IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE AND THE VALERO REFINERY IN WILMINGTON AND ALSO REQUESTS THE EXPEDITIOUS INSTALLATION OF THE FENCE LINE AIR QUALITY MONITORING DEVICES AT THE ANDEAVOR AND PHILLIPS 66 REFINERIES IN THE CITY OF CARSON." 2. REAFFIRM the City of Carson's ban on the use of Hydrofluoric Acid at the Andeavor and Phillips 66 refineries in the City of Carson; and 3. REQUEST the support of local communities in expediting the installation of fence line air quality monitoring in the Andeavor and Phillips 66 refineries in the City of Carson. Attachments: Resolution 18-030 CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 27. 2018-217 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 18-050, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON CALLING FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AUTHORIZE OR ESTABLISH AN ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-050, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON CALLING FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AUTHORIZE OR ESTABLISH AN ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE PROGRAM", with the goal of facilitating consistency for the protection of both peace officers' rights and individuals' civil rights in matters involving peace officers' use of deadly force. The program would require that each County have an Advocate for Justice to work side by side with the District Attorneys when evaluating deadly force incidents. Attachments: Resolution 18-050 for Justice Advocate Program Item No. 28. 2018-260 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-048, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-048, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF DESIGNATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES UPON REQUEST IN THE CITY OF CARSON." 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the new General Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exh No. 1 Reso 18-048 CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 29. 2018-273 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE, and/or DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees. CONSIDER the status of any City Council Sub-Committee. CONSIDER and CREATE any new City Council Sub-Committee or RE-ACTIVATE any previous City Council Sub-Committee. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all effected appointments, reappointments, or removed members of this action. Attachments: Council SubCmte (3-7-18) - Exhibit 1 Item No. 30. 2018-278 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPOINT members to the Ad hoc Cannabis Permit Committee; 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE members to the Commission, Committees and Boards; 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members of this action; and 4. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act. Or: TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate. Attachments: 4-9-2018 - MADDY ACT - Exhibit 1 CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 Item No. 31. 2018-152 RECEIVE AND FILE LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS & PROOFS OF SERVICE; RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER "WRITINGS" RESPONSIVE TO LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS; CONDUCT EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following ACTION: 1. Receive and file a copy of the following legislative subpoenas and accompanying proofs of personal service: a. Doug Corcoran, Director of Operations b. Bill Higginbothem, Controller c. Darrell Kato, Controller d. Sandra Ruiz, Waste Management 2. Receive and file documents and other "writings" responsive to these subpoenas. 3. Place Waste representatives who are the subject of legislative subpoenas under oath, and conduct such examination of these witnesses as the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the scope of the legislative subpoenas and the requirements of law. Attachments: Exhibit 1 (USA WASTE) 4_9_18 - Carson_s Subpoena For Appearance And Product EXHIBIT 2 EXHIBIT 3 EXHIBIT 4 ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 32) Item No. 32. 2018-259 AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 13-17 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CAM-CARSON, LLC FOR THE DISTRICT AT SOUTH BAY SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, AN APPROXIMATE 711,500 GBA SQUARE FOOT FIRST CLASS REGIONAL FASHION OUTLET RETAIL MALL Attachments: Ordinance No. 18-1807 - Fashion Outlets of LA (Final Version from CAO Shannon 4- CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 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 13