City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Albert Robles, Mayor Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem Elito M. Santarina, Councilmember Lula Davis-Holmes, 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.) (Items1 to 6) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2018-351 CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, to conduct an employee evaluation for the position of City Manager. Item No. 2. 2018-353 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 TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 3. 2018-342 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, Assistant City Manager, 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. 2018-343 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 Item No. 5. 2018-359 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, CPSA and AME. Item No. 6. 2018-364 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. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 7. 2018-344 JADA CROSS-VAZQUEZ, WHO ATTENDS CARSON PARK KID’S CLUB AND STEPHEN M. WHITE MIDDLE SCHOOL INVOCATION: Item No. 8. 2018-341 PASTOR THOMAS M. ALEXANDER, SR., CARSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 9. 2018-324 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 10. 2018-335 UPDATE FROM THE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT AND INNOVATION COMMISSION ON PROJECTS BEING PURSUED Item No. 11. 2018-347 PRESENTATION FROM GARRETT ROBERTS ON THE IWORQ SOFTWARE PROGRAM 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. 12. 2018-356 APPROVAL OF THE MAY 1, 2018 CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2018 MAY 1 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg (minutes-unofficial) - js CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 CONSENT: (Items 13-19) 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. 13. 2018-350 Resolution No. 18-061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $2,307,631.56 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 140144 THROUGH 140397. TOTAL OF $1,195,168.03 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1234 THROUGH 1236, 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 4-26-18 THROUGH 5-3-18 CA FOR COUNCIL MTG 5-15-18 (2) AP CK LISTING 4-26-18 THROUGH 5-3-18 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 5-15-18 CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 14. 2018-322 CONSIDER THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CRACK SEALER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2605 (1) (ii). 2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing for the contract between NJPA and Crafco, Inc., as allowed by Section 2611 (g). 3. APPROVE as to form, the award of a purchase contract for a Super Shot 125 CFM Crack Sealer to Crafco, Inc. in the amount of $76,803.04 Attachments: CMC 2611 g Carson NJPA Pricing 040418 (Crafco Inc Contract) Agreement for Purchase of Crack Sealer 5.4.18 Item No. 15. 2018-358 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2018 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 16. 2018-328 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 18-060 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS" Attachments: Resolution 18-060 3-33-1 Records Destruction Form 11113 Item No. 17. 2018-340 CONSIDER APPROV I N G QUITCLAIM DEED RELEASING CITY'S EASEMENT TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE METHANE STANDPIPES ON THE CLOSED GARDENA VALLEY LANDFILL NO. 6 ON CHICO STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE, subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form, the Quitclaim Deed releasing City's easement to install, maintain, and operate methane standpipes on the closed Gardena Valley Landfill No. 6 on Chico Street and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sign the Quitclaim Deed subject to City Attorney approval as to form. Attachments: Ex. 1.final. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 18. 2018-333 CONSIDER A CONTRACT WITH A CONSULTANT FOR GRANT IDENTIFICATION AND WRITING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a three-year contract to California Consulting to provide grant identification and writing services for the period of June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2021, with two additional one-year extensions at the City's sole election, and should the City exercise those options the agreement has the potential of reaching May 31, 2023; 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney, and 3. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute each of the optional extensions in one year increments. Attachments: EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 2 EXHIBIT 3 EXHIBIT 4 EXHIBIT 5 Item No. 19. 2018-357 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY SENIOR RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JANNA M. PAYNE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the Temporary Senior Risk Management Analyst Employment Agreement with Ms. Janna M. Payne for interim services while the City recruits to fill the full-time permanent position. Attachments: Temporary At-Will Employment Agreement - Senior Risk Management Analyst Janna M Payne Resume 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 20--23) CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 20. 2018-325 FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BUDGET WORKSHOP #3 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE General Fund budget recommendations from the Measure C Citizens Oversight Committee. 2. PROVIDE additional direction to staff regarding the draft FY18-19 budget. Attachments: Letter to Los Angeles County Animal Care Funded Project Summary Unfunded Project Summary Exhibit D Pavement Zones Zones 5 and 6 Item No. 21. 2018-337 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members of this action; and 3. 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: 5-1-2018 - MADDY ACT - Exhibit 1 Item No. 22. 2018-338 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE any of the following actions: 1. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE, and/or DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees. 2. CONSIDER the status of any City Council Sub-Committee. 3. CONSIDER and CREATE any new City Council Sub-Committee or 4. RE-ACTIVATE any previous City Council Sub-Committee. 5. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments, or removed members of this action. Attachments: Council SubCmte (3-7-18) - Exhibit 1 CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Item No. 23. 2018-339 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.Corcoran Subpoena and Proof of Service.pdf Exhibit 2.Higgenbotham Subpoena and Proof of Service.pdf Exhibit 3.Kato Subpoena and Proof of Service.pdf Exhibit 4.Ruiz Subpoena and Proof of Service.pdf 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) CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 10