City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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 1-3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Item No. 1. 2018-763 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: Martha Orozco AKA Christina Orozco vs. City of Carson; Case Numbers: 16-125433, 12473158 and 09249927 Long Beach WCAB (Worker's Compensation Appeals Board) Item No. 2. 2018-765 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 three cases. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Item No. 3. 2018-780 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. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 4. 2018-134 RABBI ZACHARY ZYSMAN, CAMPUS RABBI/DIRECTOR OF JEWISH STUDENT LIFE, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 5. 2018-755 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 6. 2018-781 EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION: ROOBIK GALOOSIAN, SENIOR RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST Item No. 7. 2018-554 PRESENTATION TO CARSON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM Item No. 8. 2018-716 PRESENTATION TO RICHARD BIS IN RECOGNITION OF RED RIBBON WEEK Item No. 9. 2018-740 PRESENTATION ON THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE ELITO M. SANTARINA SENIOR TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER LAB Item No. 11. 2018-715 STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH SUMMARIZED BY MAYOR ROBLES CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 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. 2018-782 APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 7, 2018 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND AUGUST 30, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Attachments: 2018 AUG 7 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg (unofficial) - js 2018 AUG 30 CC Spec Mtg (unofficial) - js CONSENT: (Items 13-22) 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. 13. 2018-775 Resolution No. 18-145, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,234,134.26, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 142269 THROUGH 142583 Attachments: AP CK LISTING 9-24-18 TO 10-4-18 CM FOR COUNCIL MTG 10-16-18 Item No. 14. 2018-758 CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATED TO THE GRAPEVINE DEVELOPMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Conflict Waiver (Grapevine) CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Item No. 15. 2018-762 CONSIDER A LETTER AGREEMENT WITH ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP ("ORRICK"), TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ORRICK REGARDING THE FILING AND PROCESSING OF A VALIDATION ACTION TO OBTAIN A COURT'S DETERMINATION ON THE LEGAL ENFORCEABILITY OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF CARSON, AND CAM-CARSON, LLC (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a Supplemental Consulting Agreement between the City of Carson, the Authority, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP ("Orrick"), to expand the scope of services under the existing Consulting Agreement with Orrick with regards to the filing and processing of a validation action on behalf of the City of Carson regarding the legal enforceability of the payment obligations of the City to the Authority under the Cooperation Agreement in a form acceptable to Authority Counsel; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to this agreement. Attachments: Orrick Engagement Letter Item No. 16. 2018-777 APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: The Council should appoint Mr. Robert Torrez to the position of Interim Finance Director while the City recruits for the permanent position. CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Item No. 17. 2018-756 CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CHOURA EVENT SERVICES TO DECORATE THE CIVIC CENTER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE utilizing Choura Event Services to decorate the Civic Center for the 2018 holiday season. 2. APPROVE an amendment to the Choura Event Services contract in an amount of $28,131.75 to decorate the Civic Center for the 2018 holiday season. 3. REVIEW additional decoration items for consideration and select which items it wants and APPROVE the amendment to the Choura Event Service contract for the total amount ($28,131.75 + cost of any additions) to decorate the Civic Center for the 2018 holiday season with direction to the City Attorney's office to revise the contract for execution accordingly. Attachments: Christmas Tree Light Guy Estimate #1324 Christmas Tree Light Guy Estimate #1323 Choura Amendment No. 2 Item No. 18. 2018-766 CONSIDER APPROVING A PAYMENT TO STAR-DUST TOURS FOR CONTRACT BUS SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE a payment in the amount of $13,000.00 for services rendered in Fiscal Year 2017/18. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Star-Dust Executed Contract Item No. 19. 2018-750 CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO BONDED INDEBTEDNESS (CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: 1. AWARD the proposed financial advisor contract to Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC for a not-to-exceed maximum of $60,000 (see Exhibit A). 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract upon award. 1. Attachments: Contract Services Agreement CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Item No. 20. 2018-773 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 18-148 SUPPORTING REAUTHORIZATION O F AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-148, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,CALIFRONIA, SUPPORTING REAUTHORIZATION OF AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND 2. INSTRUCT staff to submit a copy of the executed resolution to Nick Buro with the Rodriguez Strategies. Attachments: Resolution No. 18-148 LWCF Item No. 21. 2018-779 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, FORMER CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Cash Report Sept2018 City of Carson Inv rpt Sep 2018 City Portfolio Complian sep 2018 City Inv purchases Sep 2018 CSA Inv Sep 2018 CSA Compliance sep 2018 CHA Inv rpt sep 2018 CHA Inv Bonds Sept 2018 CHA compliance sept 2018 CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Item No. 22. 2018-783 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 18-149, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A RESPONSE TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES' RFP TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 18-149, "APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A RESPONSE TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES' RFP TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS. Attachments: Resolution No. 18-149 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 23-25) Item No. 23. 2018-745 CONSIDER RENAMING GENERAL SCOTT PARK AFTER JAMES MISA'ALEFUA FOISIA (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDE and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: Scott Park Map 1.8a - RENAMING OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES Item No. 24. 2018-757 APPROVE SELECTION OF 50 PERCENT RENEWABLES AS THE DEFAULT PRODUCT FOR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONTINUE with 50% renewables as the default product for Clean Power Alliance customers within the City of Carson. CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Item No. 25. 2018-772 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 Commission, 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: 1. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate. Attachments: 10-4-2018 - 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 8