City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Albert Robles, Mayor Cedric L. Hicks, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember Jawane Hilton, Councilmember Jim Dear, 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. 2019-913 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL OR RELEASE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) & (b) (1) to conduct an appointment/employment performance evaluation / discipline/dismissal or release of a public employee for the position of City Manager. Item No. 2. 2019-881 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 one case. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 3. 2019-908 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 Alex G. Hernandez, President, Brandywine Homes, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators Sharon Landers, City Manager, John Raymond, Assistant City Manager and Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development, regarding that certain real property known as Assessor's Parcel No. 7319 038 900. 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. 4. 2019-909 JOSHUA DE GUZMAN, FROM THE CITY’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 5. 2019-878 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 6. 2019-920 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH Item No. 7. 2019-921 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 6-12 AS MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK Item No. 8. 2019-910 PRESENTATION BY REY LOPEZ-CALDERON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CALIFORNIA COMMON CAUSE CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 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. 9. 2019-897 APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 6, 2019 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND THE AUGUST 17, 2019 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2019 AUG 6 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL) 2019 AUG 17 CC Spec Mtg minutes (FINAL) CONSENT: (Items 10-22) 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. 10. 2019-912 Resolution No. 19-09-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,770.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001786 through HA-001788 Attachments: 100119 CHA check listing CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 11. 2019-914 Resolution No. 19-164, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,918,144.63, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 147760 THROUGH 148336 Attachments: AP CK LISTING 8-26-19 TO 9-19-19 CM Item No. 12. 2019-854 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BRIGHTLIFE DESIGNS, LLC TO INSTALL AND REMOVE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CIVIC CENTER, AND LIGHT POLE BANNERS AT SELECT STREET MEDIANS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Take the following actions: 1. AWARD a contract to BrightLife Designs, LLC to install and remove holiday decorations throughout the Civic Center, and light pole banners at select street medians for the 2019 holiday season for a total contract sum not-to-exceed $120,500. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: BriteLife Designs Proposal Pgs. 4-27 BriteLife Designs Proposal Pgs. 28-38 BriteLife Designs Proposal Pgs. 39-51 Contract Services Agreement BriteLife Designs, LLC Notice of Intent To Award CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 13. 2019-880 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO REINSTATE THE HOME GRANT FUND IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE reinstatement of the HOME grant funds in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020. 2. APPROPRIATE $500,000 from the undesignated general fund to account number 214-70-720-964 to pay for Home grant activities. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 19-159 to amend the Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 budget in the account number 214-70-720-964. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - HOME authorization to use funds Ex. No. 2 - Budget Resolution 19-159 Item No. 14. 2019-882 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-160, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW OR REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR BUYER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 19-160, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111. BY ADOPTING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR BUYER." Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Resolution 19-160 - Senior Buyer Senior Buyer Job Spec - redlined CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 15. 2019-884 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-161, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, ADOPTING NEW OR REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 19-161, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111. BY ADOPTING REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR." Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 19-161 Code Enforcement Supervisor Job Spec - redlined Item No. 16. 2019-903 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MARINE RESEARCH SPECIALISTS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Marine Research Specialists for a one-year extension for on-call environmental consulting services, from October 18, 2019 through October 17, 2020, at a cost not-to-exceed $250,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - Executed Marine Research Specialists contract Ex. No. 2 - Draft Marine Research Specialists Amendment No. 1 CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 17. 2019-904 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Dudek for a one-year extension for on-call environmental consulting services, from October 18, 2019 through October 17, 2020, at a cost not-to-exceed $250,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - Executed Dudek contract Ex. No. 2 - Draft Dudek Amendment No. 1 Item No. 18. 2019-905 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Michael Baker International for a one-year extension for on-call environmental consulting services, from October 18, 2019 through October 17, 2020, at a cost not-to-exceed $250,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - Executed Michael Baker International contract Ex. No. 2 - Draft Michael Baker International Amendment No. 1 CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 19. 2019-907 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Environmental Science Associates for a one-year extension for on-call environmental consulting services, from October 18, 2019 through October 17, 2020, at a cost of $250,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - Executed Environmental Science Associates agreement Ex. No. 2 - Executed Environmental Science Associates Amendment No. 1 Ex. No. 3 - Executed Environmental Science Associates Amendment No. 2 Ex. No. 4 - Draft Environmental Science Associates Item No. 20. 2019-900 CONSIDER ENTERING INTO DISCUSSIONS WITH LONG BEACH TRANSIT FOR FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE Staff to enter into discussions and work toward developing an interagency agreement with Long Beach Transit to provide fixed-route bus services to the City of Carson. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Carson Circuit Ridership (page 4). Exhibit No. 2 - Carson Circuit Routes (page 5). Item No. 21. 2019-919 CONSIDER ENTERING INTO DISCUSSIONS WITH LYFT, INC. FOR ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: AUTHORIZE staff to enter into discussions with Lyft, Inc. to provide on-demand rideshare services to the City of Carson. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - DAR Program Guidelines (pages 4-5). Exhibit No. 2 - Carson Circuit map (page 6). CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 22. 2019-922 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND MV TRANSPORTATION, INC., REGARDING THE REFUND OF UNAUTHORIZED PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED ROUTE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the attached proposed Letter Agreement between the City and MV Transportation, Inc. Re: Request for Refund of Unauthorized Payments Regarding that Certain Fixed Route Transportation Contract Services Agreement dated January 1, 2016, by and between the City of Carson and MV Transportation, Inc. (the "Letter Agreement"). 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Letter Agreement. 1. Attachments: Letter Agreement SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 23) 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Item No. 23. 2019-911 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLIC HEARING NO. 7) RELATED TO CHANGING FROM AN AT-LARGE TO A BY-DISTRICT SYSTEM FOR ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT: CONSIDERATION OF DEMOGRAPHER'S RECOMMENDED MAPS, CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL MAPS CREATED PURSUANT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION FROM SEPTEMBER 17, AND REVIEW OF POTENTIAL ELECTION SEQUENCING (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the public hearing, and 2. TAKE public testimony and 3. CONTINUE the public hearing to October 15, 2019 for consideration of additional maps produced by NDC, and any other new citizens' maps, and further discussion on Council District Election Sequencing Schedule based on these maps and the NDC maps as well. I. CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Attachments: Draft1 Draft2 Draft3 submission001_color submission002_color submission003_color submission004_color submission005_color submission006_color submission007_color submission007B_color submission008_color Exhibit 13 - List of Exhibits for 10-1 meeting Demographer's Map 1T Mayor1_color submission009_color submission010_color Ballot and Adoption Schedules DISCUSSION: (Item 24) Item No. 24. 2019-853 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 19-166 TO DEFUND AND ELIMINATE THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER POSITION AND RESCIND ANY PROVISIONS IN ANY AND ALL RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING THE POSITION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 19-666 TO DEFUND AND ELIMINATE THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER POSITION AND RESCIND ANY PROVISIONS IN ANY AND ALL RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING THE POSITION (CITY COUNCIL). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Assistant to the City Manager Exhibit 2 - Resolution 19-166 ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None) CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 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 12