City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 1-8) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2018-553 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. 2018-556 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 3. 2018-596 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: Dept, of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates, Superior Court Case No. BS13070 Item No. 4. 2018-598 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: Dayana Partida vs. City of Carson, Superior Court Case No. BS 174161. Item No. 5. 2018-579 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 v. State of California, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172187 Item No. 6. 2018-580 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case Item No. 7. 2018-544 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 one case. Item No. 8. 2018-582 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. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: Item No. 9. 2018-583 KALLY HALL, MISS CARSON - 2ND RUNNER UP INVOCATION: Item No. 10. 2018-597 REV. K.W. TULLOSS, WELLER STREET MBC INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 11. 2018-538 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 12. 2018-599 PRESENTATION TO K.W. TULLOSS RECOGNIZING HIS SERVICE TO THE 44TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND THE CARSON COMMUNITY Item No. 13. 2018-600 PRESENTATION FROM ADAM SONENSHEIN OF FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN, METZ & ASSOCIATES ON THE SURVEY OF A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER 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: CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 14. 2018-592 APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 5, 2018 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND JUNE 19, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2018 JUNE 5 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg (minutes-unofficial) - js 2018 JUNE 19 CC Spec Mtg (minutes-unofficial) - js CONSENT: (Items 15-22) 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. Item No. 15. 2018-590 Resolution No. 18-13-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,676.75, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001767 THROUGH SA-001768 Attachments: 080718 CSA check listing Item No. 16. 2018-591 Resolution No. 18-13-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28.47, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER HA-001737 Attachments: 080718 CHA check listing CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 17. 2018-595 Resolution No. 18-103, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $6,116,994.35 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 141170 THROUGH 141243. TOTAL OF $1,163,107.62 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 001250 THROUGH 001251, 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 7-5-18 THROUGH 7-26-18 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 8-7-18 AP CK LISTING 7-5-18 THROUGH 7-26-18 CA FOR COUNCIL MTG 8-7-18 Item No. 18. 2018-532 CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT TO NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT(S) FORMATION SERVICES FOR A CITY-WIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FUTURE AREAS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD the contract services agreement with NBS to provide CFD(s) formation, fiscal impact analysis, ongoing administration, and future CFD annexation services for City-wide future annexation area in the amount not-to-exceed $78,500 through June 30, 2019. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group Exhibit No. 2 - Request for Proposals Exhibit No. 3 - Vendor List Exhibit No. 4 - Proposal - NBS Government Finance Group CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 19. 2018-540 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 18-107 TO INCREASE THE FY 2018-19 BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY SYSTEM SOURCE FOR THE CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD COMMUNITY CENTER Recommendation: 1. WAIVE City of Carson Purchasing Ordinance No. 17-609, Contract Requirement for Service Rendered Over $25,000. 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-107, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget in the General Fund". Attachments: Resolution No. 18-107 System Source Proposal 8-01-18 Item No. 20. 2018-555 CONSIDER THE FILING OF THE FY 2018-19 HIGH PRIORITY STAFFING REQUESTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE the high-priority staffing requests as approved in the FY 2018-19 budget. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - High Priority Staffing Requests Exhibit 2 - Public Works Staffing Exhibit 3 - Frozen Positions Updated List Item No. 21. 2018-562 CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES WITH THE HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the fair housing services agreement between the City of Carson and the Housing Rights Center, extending the agreement for an additional one-year period (from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) in an amount not to exceed $45,380.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: CARSON 2018 Fair Housing Service Amendment Item No. 22. 2018-594 CONSIDER ACTION TO CHANGE STREET SWEEPING PROCEDURE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: REQUEST the City Manager to direct staff to modify the current street sweeping procedures. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 23-24) 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. Item No. 23. 2018-578 REPORT RECOMMENDING CONDUCTING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCONTUING THE ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH CARSON SOLAR 10, LLC (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: OPEN the public hearing. TAKE testimony. CLOSE the public hearing. Item No. 24. 2018-533 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A CITY CHARTER AND CONTENT OF THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: OPEN the Public Hearing; TAKE public testimony then CLOSE the Public Hearing and discuss content of the proposed charter. Attachments: 8-7-18 - Table of Key Issues Charter 8-2-18 version DISCUSSION: (Items 25-31) CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 25. 2018-331 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION FOR ORDERING SUBMISSION OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY CHARTER, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, AND FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Consider whether to: 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 18-104, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A CITY CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CARSON AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018; If Resolution No. 18-104 is adopted, then: 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 18-105, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING THE MEASURE TO ADOPT A CITY CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CARSON; and 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 18-106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE MEASURE TO ADOPT A CITY CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CARSON. Attachments: CC RES 18-104 Establishment of Charter (rev1.1) Exhibit A to Reso 18-104 CC RES 18-105 for Arguments and Impartial Analysis re City Charter (rev1.1) CC RES 18-106 - Rebuttal Arguments re City Charter (rev1.1) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 26. 2018-551 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FY 2018/19 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the CSAC EIA GL1 Program to provide coverage for the city's General Liability. Insurance for FY 2018/19, at an overall cost of $388,274.00. 2. APPROVE Arch Insurance Company to provide coverage for the city's Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance for FY 2018/19, at an overall cost of $130,767. 3. APPROVE Alliant Property Insurance Program ("APIP") to provide coverage for the city's Property Insurance, including terrorism, cyber and pollution for FY 2018/19, at an overall cost of $70,165.54. 4. APPROVE The Hartford Insurance Company to provide coverage for the city's volunteers for FY 2018/19, at an overall cost of $289.00. 5. APPROVE AIG National Union Fire Insurance Company to provide the city's crime coverage for FY 2018/19, at an overall cost of $2,580.00. 6. APPROVE ACE American Insurance Company to provide Storage Tank Liability coverage for (3) tanks for FY 2018/19, at an overall cost of $2,938.00 Attachments: Alliant General Liability Coverage Premiums CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 27. 2018-570 CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION ON AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U AND TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE AS A LOGISTICS FACILITY INCLUDING A 158,450 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING WITH 30 DOCK DOORS AND 260 TRUCK PARKING SPACES AND/OR CARGO CONTAINER PARKING/STORAGE SPACES ON A 16.6 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 20881 S. MAIN STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: PROVIDE DIRECTION ON "AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U AND TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE AS A LOGISTICS FACILITY INCLUDING A 158,450 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING WITH 30 DOCK DOORS AND 260 TRUCK PARKING SPACES AND/OR CARGO CONTAINER PARKING/STORAGE SPACES ON A 16.6 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 20881 S. MAIN STREET" Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Letter from Jeremy Mape dated May 8, 2018 Exhibit 2 - Site Plan Exhibit 3 - Ordinance No. 18-1805U Exhibit 4 - Vision Plan Area 1 Exhibit 5 - Truck Routes Map CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 28. 2018-571 CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION ON AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A LOGISTICS FACILITY AS A TRUCK TERMINAL WITH A 53,000 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING AND 475 TRUCK/CARGO CONTAINER PARKING/STORAGE SPACES FOR A 10 YEAR PERIOD ON A 14.3 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 20601 S. MAIN STREET(CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: PROVIDE DIRECTION ON "AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE FOR LOGISTICS FACILITY AS A TRUCK TERMINAL WITH A 53,000 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING AND 475 TRUCK/CARGO CONTAINER PARKING/STORAGE SPACES FOR A 10-YEAR PERIOD ON A 14.3 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 20601 S. MAIN STREET" Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Letter from Mr. Felipe Segovia Dated 6-6-18 Exhibit No. 2 - Site Plan Exhibit No. 3 - Ordinance No. 18-1805U Exhibit No. 4 - Vision Plan Area 1 Exhibit No. 5 - Truck Routes Map CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 29. 2018-573 CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION ON AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U AND TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A 132 SPACE TRUCK AND CONTAINER YARD FOR 10 YEARS ON A 5.5 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 2315 E. DOMINGUEZ STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: PROVIDE DIRECTION ON "AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U AND TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A 132 SPACE TRUCK AND CONTAINER YARD FOR 10 YEARS ON A 5.5 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 2315 E. DOMINGUEZ STREET Attachments: Exihibt 1 - Letter Exihibt 2 - Site Plan Exhibit 3 - Truck Routes Map Exhibit 4 - Ordinance No. 18-1805U Item No. 30. 2018-572 CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION ON AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U AND TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A 800 SPACE TRUCK AND CONTAINER YARD ON A 20 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 2149 E. SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: PROVIDE DIRECTION ON "AN EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 18-1805U AND TO ALLOW FILING AND PROCESSING OF PLANS AND PERMITS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A 800 SPACE TRUCK AND CONTAINER YARD ON A 20 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 2149 E. SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD" Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Letter from Kevin Baddeley dated June 27, 2018 Exhibit 2 - Truck Routes Map (1) Exhibit 3 - Ordinance No. 18-1805U CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Item No. 31. 2018-574 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: 7-17-2018 - CCB Roster - Exhibit 1 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) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 13