City Council
Regular MeetingCarson, CA · December 3, 2019
Agenda
CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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
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. 2019-1039 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 five cases.
Item No. 2. 2019-970 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6, with Sharon Landers, City Manager and Faye
Moseley, Human Resources Director of city its negotiators,
regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME 809 Part Time and
Unrepresented Part Time.
Item No. 3. 2019-1007 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6, with Faye Moseley, Director of Human
Resources and Sharon Landers, City Manager, regarding labor
negotiations with CPSA MOU Re-Opener on Stand-By Pay.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
FLAG SALUTE:
Item No. 4. 2019-1084 ALISELLA B. TAN, 3RD GRADE, CAROLDALE
LEARNING COMMUNITY STEAM ACADEMY
INVOCATION:
INTRODUCTIONS
Item No. 5. 2019-1037 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON
SHERIFF'S STATION
Item No. 6. 2019-1057 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO RANCHO
DOMINGUEZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL GIRLS
VOLLEYBALL TEAM, CIF LA CITY SECTION,
DIVISION V, VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS
Item No. 7. 2019-1059 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO JIM KEARNEY,
VETERAN AND RECIPIENT OF THE “MEET A
VETERAN” AWARD
Item No. 8. 2019-1049 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO LORRAINE
KENNERSON FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
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:
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 9. 2019-1066 APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2019 CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND THE
NOVEMBER 26, 2019 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
Attachments: 2019 NOV 19 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL)
2019 NOV 26 CC Spec Mtg minutes (FINAL)
CONSENT: (Items 10-18)
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. 2019-1078 Resolution No. 19-190, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,444,765.66, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 148947
THROUGH 149424
Attachments: AP CK LISTING 10-28-19 TO 11-21-19 CM
Item No. 11. 2019-999 CONSIDER ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE PROJECT
NO. 1470 AND 1601: HEMINGWAY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project 1470 and 1601: Hemingway
Park Improvements.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
Attachments: Hemingway Park Imrpovement Executed Grant - STAFF REPORT
2008 CC RES 08-057
Corral Construction Contract for Hemingway Park
ROBERTSON INDUSTRIES, INC
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 12. 2019-1010 CONSIDER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
LIGHTHOUSE TO PROVIDE FREE SNACKS AND
LUNCH AT CITY PARK'S SUMMER AND
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the agreement with Lighthouse-Home for Medically
Fragile Children, Inc. for the period January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2024 to provide free lunches and snacks to children
participating in Kids Club, Summer Day Camp, 3-in-1 Enrichment
and Early Childhood Education programs.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Lighthouse-Home for Medically Fragile Children, Inc. Contract
Lighthouse Meals delivered summer 2019
Item No. 13. 2019-1040 CONSIDER APPROVING A 180-DAY CONTRACT
EXTENSION WITH SPORTS OFFICIALS FOR YOU,
LLC TO PROVIDE OFFICIATING SERVICES FOR THE
2019-2020 BASKETBALL SEASON (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE extending the contract for 180 days with Sports
Officials for You, LLC to provide on-call sports officiating services
for the Youth Sports Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: C-19-007 - Sports Official for You, LLC Contract.
Sports Official for You, LLC Contract Extension.
Item No. 14. 2019-858 PERMIT ISSUED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
(SCG) TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ITS LINES
LOCATED IN WILMINGTON AVENUE SUBJECT TO
THE PERMIT CONDITIONS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A
(“PERMIT”) (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: None. The purpose of this Staff Report is to advise the Council of
the reasons the Permit was issued without the additional
requirements suggested by the Council at its meeting on
November 19, 2019.
Attachments: So Cal Gas Permit 77532_Wilmington South of 223rd_November 2019
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 15. 2019-1068 APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY
COMPANY AND VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and APPROVE THE VOYA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2
WITH VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY
COMPANY AND VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC."
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - City of Carson Deferred Compensation Program Administrative Services A
Exhibit 2 - Amendment No. 1 to the City of Carson Deferred Compensation Program
Exhibit 3 - Amendment No. 2 to the City of Carson Deferred Compensation Program
Item No. 16. 2019-1070 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-187,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW OR
REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
FOR COMMUNITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: "WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 19-187, "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 COMMUNITY
LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE."
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Reso No. 19-187 - Community Liaison Representative
Exhibit 2 - Community Liaison Representative Job Spec red-lined
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 17. 2019-1042 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-188,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR
UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME COUNCIL AIDE (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: "WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 19-188, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111. BY ADOPTING NEW JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR UNREPRESENTED
PART-TIME COUNCIL AIDE."
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Reso No. 19-188 with Part Time Council Aide Job Spec
Item No. 18. 2019-1060 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 19-192 DECLARING
INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE CARSON
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION,
AND/OR ACQUISITION, AND MAINTENANCE OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; ESTABLISH A PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY; AND AUTHORIZE CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 19-192, "A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH THE CARSON
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT TO
FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, AND/OR ACQUISITION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; ESTABLISH A
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; AND AUTHORIZE CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO"
Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Comparison Table pre-AB 116 and post-AB 116
Exhibit No. 2 - Resolution No. 19-192
Exhibit No. 3 - Carson EIFD Preliminary Boundaries
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 19)
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, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 19. 2019-1047 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 19-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1)
APPROVING AMENDED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, AND (2) ADOPTING
REVISED SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 17-18, THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO DOMINGUEZ HILLS VILLAGE
SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 4-93), WITH
RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT OF 36 RESIDENTIAL
TOWNHOME UNIT LOCATED ON A 1.57-ACRE
PARCEL AT 1007 EAST VICTORIA STREET(CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the
public hearing.
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 19-194, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA:
(1) APPROVING AMENDED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, AND (2) ADOPTING REVISED
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 17-18, THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO
DOMINGUEZ HILLS VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC
PLAN NO. 4-93), WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT OF 36
RESIDENTIAL TOWMHOME UNITS LOCATED ON A 1.57-ACRE
PARCEL AT 1007 EAST VICTORIA STREET"
Attachments: Ex. 1 - City Council Resolution_Draft
EX. 2 - Memorandum to IS-MND
EX. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-2678
EX. 4 - Planning Commission Draft Minutes dated November 12, 2019
EX. 5 - Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 12, 2019
DISCUSSION: (Items 20-25)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 20. 2019-1082 RECOMMENDATION OF POSSIBLY RENAMING
PARK AMENITY AFTER A LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER
COACH (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Sponsors: Community Services
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Petition
Exhibit 2 - Policy and Procedure
Item No. 21. 2019-1064 CONSIDER FORMING A COMPLETE COUNT
COMMITTEE FOR CARSON IN SUPPORT OF THE
2020 CENSUS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CENSUS BUREAU (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the formation of a Complete Count Committee for
Carson in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Census
Bureau.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or her designee to provide staff
support to the Complete Count Committee for Carson in
collaboration with the Los Angeles County Census Bureau.
Attachments: Ex 1 50 ways
Ex 2 GWU
Ex 3 Fact Sheet
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 22. 2019-1083 CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 19-1940, AN ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC
CIGARETTES AND OTHER VAPING DEVICES THAT
HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR
INTRODUCTION INTO INTERSTATE COMMERCE
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with further
reading waived, Ordinance No. 19-1940, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 63150.5.1 (DEFINITIONS) OF, AND
ADDING SECTION 63150.5.12 (SALE OF ELECTRONIC
CIGARETTES NOT APPROVED BY FDA PROHIBITED) TO,
PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND
OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3
(BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI
(TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PROHIBIT THE RETAIL SALE OF ELECTRONIC
CIGARETTES AND OTHER VAPING DEVICES THAT HAVE
NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG
ADMINISTRATION FOR INTRODUCTION INTO INTERSTATE
COMMERCE.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 19-1940
Carson Municipal Code Sections
Item No. 23. 2019-1090 CONSIDER ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $10,000
FOR WINTERFEST 2019 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE the allocation of an additional $10,000 for Winter Fest
2019.
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Snow Run
Exhibit 2-Tree Lighting _ Recitals
Resolution No. 19-195 - CC Report
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
Item No. 24. 2019-1087 HOUSING BILL DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION
OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL NO.
50, STREAMLINED APPROVAL OF CERTAIN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
A. CONSIDER whether to AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign and send
a letter supporting SB 50 to the State Legislature.
Attachments: Ex 1 SB50
EX 2 - SB 50 Support Letter
Item No. 25. 2019-1086 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:
1. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
Attachments: December 3, 2019 - Exhibit 1 - CCB Roster
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)
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Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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