City Council
Regular MeetingCarson, CA · July 17, 2018
Agenda
CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 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.) (Items 1-7)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
Item No. 1. 2018-529 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. 2018-414 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 6 cases.
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Item No. 3. 2018-521 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)(5), because there is a
significant exposure to litigation in 1 case.
Item No. 4. 2018-109 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)(2), because there is a
significant exposure to litigation in 1 case.
Item No. 5. 2018-518 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, Faye
Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Colin Tanner, City
Attorney, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with
AFSCME 809 and 1017.
Item No. 6. 2018-276 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 Charge Bliss, and to give direction to its
negotiators, Kenneth C. Farfsing, City Manager, John Raymond,
Assistant City Manager and Saied Naaseh, Director of Community
Development, regarding that certain real property known as 801
E. Carson Street. The City's real property negotiator will seek
direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of
payment for the property.
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Item No. 7. 2018-531 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL AND 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, and Saied Naaseh, 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 AT 6:00 P.M.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
FLAG SALUTE:
Item No. 8. 2018-526 JAYDEN CRUZ, 3RD GRADE, 232ND PLACE
ELEMENTARY
INVOCATION:
INTRODUCTIONS
Item No. 9. 2018-517 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON
SHERIFF'S STATION
Item No. 10. 2018-464 PRESENTATION TO RETIRING CARSON SHERIFF
STATION LIEUTENANT ART ESCAMILLAS
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.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CONSENT: (Items 11-17)
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. 11. 2018-522 Resolution No. 18-095, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS:
TOTAL OF $1,875,560.55 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS,
CHECK NUMBERS 140994 THROUGH 141165.
TOTAL OF $67,963.00 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT
DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 001240 THROUGH
001242, 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 6-25-18 THROUGH 6-28-18 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 7-17-18
AP CK LISTING 6-25-18 THROUGH 6-28-18 CA FOR COUNCIL MTG 7-17-18
Item No. 12. 2018-421 CONSIDER APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND CARL WARREN & COMPANY
AGREEMENT AS THE CITY'S GENERAL LIABILITY
THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and APPROVE the final one-year extension
to the agreement between the City and Carl Warren & Company,
as the City's General Liability Third-Party Administrator.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Carl Warren & Company 2014 Agreement
Exhibit 2 - Amendment No. 3 - Carl Warren & Company
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Item No. 13. 2018-461 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO A SOFTWARE AGREEMENT WITH IWORQ
SYSTEMS, INC., WHICH EXTENDS THE TERM OF
THE AGREEMENT TO FEBRUARY 1, 2019; ADDS AN
ADDITIONAL SERVICE RELATING TO A PERMIT
MANAGEMENT MODULE; AND ACCORDINGLY
INCREASES THE TOTAL COMPENSATION TO
$48,400.00 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the attached Amendment No. 1 to the original
agreement with iWorQ for Contractual Services, which extends the
term of the original agreement to February 1, 2019; adds an
additional service relating to a permit management module; and
accordingly increases the total compensation to $48,400.00; and
AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 as attached
hereto upon approval as to form by the City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit N0. 1 - iWorQ Amendment No. 1
Exhibit No. 2 - iWorQ Systems Contract [Final]
Exhibit No. 3 - Invoice No. 9909
Exhibit No. 4 - iWorQ Quote Dated 6-13-18
Item No. 14. 2018-477 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH
SPECTRUM FOR LOCAL, LONG DISTANCE,
INTERNET AND POINT-TO-POINT DATA CIRCUIT
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a three year contract for a contract sum $260,899
per year, not to exceed a total contract sum of $782,697, for Long
Distance phone service, Internet Services and Point-To-Point Data
Circuits services.
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Spectrum Contract Amendment No. 1
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Item No. 15. 2018-528 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE APRIL
19, 2016, ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER IN THE CITY
MANAGER’S OFFICE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-099, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, confirming the
April 19, 2016, action of the City Council amending the
classification plan, Resolution No. 77-111, by adopting a job
classification for Parking Control Officer in the City Manager's
Office.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 18-099
Exhibit 2 - Parking Control Officer Job Classification Specifications
Exhibit 3 - Staff Report Dated April 19, 2016
Item No. 16. 2018-443 CONSIDER APPROVING IN CONCEPT UTILIZING
CONTRACT SPORTS OFFICIALS IN YOUTH SPORTS
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE in concept contracting a firm to provide the City of
Carson with reliable, qualified, knowledgeable and experienced
Sports Officials for the Youth Sports Program at all Division 1A
and higher games.
2. APPROVE reinstating the Recreation Assistant I position to
officiate the Sandlot and Rookie Divisions.
1.
Sponsors: Community Services
Attachments: Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) Price Sheet
Contract Sports Officials - Division 1A and Higher
Current Sports Officials - Division 1A and Higher
Sports Officials - Sandlot and Rookie
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Item No. 17. 2018-534 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR
AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
Attachments: Summary of Cash June 2018
June 2018 Carson Reserves
Carson Compliance June 2018
Successor Agency Reserves June 2018
Successor Agency Bond Fund Reserves June 2018
Successor Agency Compliance Report June 2018
Carson Housing Authority Reserves June 2018
Carson Housing Authority Bond Reserves June 2018
Carson Housing Authority Compliance Report June 2018
Carson Investment Purchases June 2018
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 18-20)
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.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Item No. 18. 2018-520 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018/19, AND ADOPTION OF THE 2018-2019 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE
the Public Hearing.
2. ALLOCATE the sum of $140,562 in CDBG public service
funding for FY 2018/19 (PY 2018) as designated by City Council.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public
service providers as designated by City Council following
negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2018/19 (PY 2018) CDBG budget.
5. APPROVE the submission of the City's 2018-2019 Annual
Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Attachments: Exh 1 - 2ndDraftActionPlan_PY2018_PubRevu
Exh 2 - DraftBudgetPY18_061418
Exh 3 - CDBG_RFP_PY_2018_V2
Exh 4 - FundComp4Council
Exh 5 - RankOrderScores
Exh 6 - PropProjSummaryTbl_061318
Item No. 19. 2018-354 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PROPOSED
ADOPTION OF A CITY CHARTER AND UPDATE AND
RECOMMENDATON FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE
PROPOSED CITY CHARTER (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: CONTINUE the Public Hearing of July 3, 2018; TAKE public
testimony then CLOSE the Public Hearing and discuss content of
the proposed charter.
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1.Key Issues and Recommendations from the Committee.pdf
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Item No. 20. 2018-499 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION
NO.18-093 AMENDING THE UNIFORM
COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES TO
INCLDUE A FEE FOR PROCESSING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND FAIR RETURN APPLICATIONS
FILED BY MOBILE HOME PARK OWNERS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE
the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-093, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING NEW FEES AND
CHARGES FOR THE GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE CITY OF CARSON AND AMENDING THE UNIFORM
COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 18-063.
Attachments: Exhibit A Schedule of Fees
Exhibit B Proposed Fee Changes
DISCUSSION: (Items 21-26)
Item No. 21. 2018-480 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE
PROJECT NO. 1043: CARSON STREET MASTER
PLAN (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1043: Carson Street Master
Plan.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
Attachments: Location Map
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Item No. 22. 2018-479 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 18-088, AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET IN THE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BOND PROCEEDS
FUND AND MEASURE R FUND FOR THE
WILMINGTON/I-405 INTERCHANGE PROJECT 919
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 18-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2017-18 BUDGET IN THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BOND
PROCEEDS FUND AND MEASURE R FUND
Attachments: Project 919 Budget Amendment
Item No. 23. 2018-527 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 18-097 ,
ADOPTING THE CARSON HOMELESS PLAN (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
18-097, "Adopting the Carson Plan to Prevent and Combat
Homelessness"
Attachments: Exh 1 - Carson Homelessness Plan - 7-10-18 clean
Exh 2 - Homelessness Plan Committee
Exh 3 - Reso 18-097 - Homeless Plan
Item No. 24. 2018-466 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. APPOINT or REAPPOINT members to the Youth Commission;
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: 6-7-2018 - CCB Roster - Exhibit 1 - 7.17.18 Mtg
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Item No. 25. 2018-465 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: 5-16-2018 - MADDY ACT - Exhibit 1
Item No. 26. 2018-530 CONSIDERATION OF CITY-AFFILIATED
ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR ROBLES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. TAKE the following actions:
2. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations;
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected City-Affiliated
Organizations of this action in writing;
Or:
TAKE another action the Mayor and City Council deem
appropriate.
Attachments: 7-11-18 - CityAffilOrg - Exhibit 1
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 27)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
Item No. 27. 2018-535 ORDINANCE NO. 18-1811: AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 7-18 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CARSON AND CLEAR CHANNEL
OUTDOOR, INC. TO REMOVE A STATIC BILLBOARD
AND INSTALL AND OPERATE ONE 65-FOOT-HIGH
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN (“DIGITAL
BILLBOARD”) ALONG THE PORTION OF THE I-110
FREEWAY CORRIDOR IS ZONED MH LOCATED
ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE I-110 FREEWAY AT
FIGUEROA STREET AT APN 7406-026-915. (CITY
COUNCIL)
Attachments: Ordinance No. 18-1811
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
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