City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember Councilmember Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Jim Dear, Councilmember Monica Cooper, City Treasurer Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk “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: CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 **ORAL COMMUNICATIONS** 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 on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council , other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Because of the threat of COVID-19 (aka the “Coronavirus”) you are urged to take all appropriate health safety precautions. DUE TO CORONAVIRUS COVID-19, NO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING CARSON COUNCIL MEETINGS. TO FACILITATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OUR CARSON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO YOU BY: • Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be conducted live over the internet via http://ci.carson.ca.us • Cable Channel 35 (Spectrum) and Channel 99 (AT&T) Any members of the public wishing to provide public comment for the items on the agenda may do so as follows: 1. Email: You can email comments to cityclerk@carson.ca.us or through the home page of our city’s website at ci.carson.ca.us, up until the meeting’s published start time. Please identify the Agenda item you wish to address in your comments. Your comments will be read into the record. 2. Telephone: You can record your comments at (310) 952-1720, up until the meeting’s published start time. Please identify the Agenda item you wish to address in your comments. Your comments will be read into the record. 3. Box outside of City Hall: You can provide hand-written comments by dropping off a note at the box located in front of City Hall (701 East Carson Street), up until the meeting’s published start time. Please identify the Agenda item you wish to address in your comments. Your comments will be read into the record. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 1. 2020-256 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY 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. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Item No. 2. 2020-272 APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 14, 2020 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES; APRIL 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES; AND APRIL 21 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2020 APRIL 14 CC Spec Mtg Minutes (FINAL).pdf 2020 APRIL 21 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg Minutes (FINAL).pdf 2020 APRIL 21 CC Spec Mtg Minutes-7PM (FINAL).pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 CONSENT: (Items 3-9) 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. 3. 2020-284 Resolution No. 20-078, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,400,603.56, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 150982 THROUGH 152203 Attachments: 050520 GD check listing Item No. 4. 2020-277 Resolution No. 20-06-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,043.90, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001807 Attachments: 050520 CSA check listing Item No. 5. 2020-278 Resolution No. 20-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,306.69, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001806 through HA-001813 Attachments: 050520 CHA check listing CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 6. 2020-178 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH EVERBRIDGE, INC. FOR ACCESS TO MASS NOTIFICATION SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS TO RESIDENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the proposed agreement with Everbridge, Inc. (Exhibits 1-2) for license of the Mass Notification Pro Software and related services for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $127,089.24 over a three-year term ("Agreement"); and 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute a subsequent letter agreement to be negotiated and entered into with Marathon and Phillips 66 refineries, providing for the refineries to fund the full contract sum of the Agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Everbridge Quote Everbridge - City of Carson MSA CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 7. 2020-257 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE R FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR PROJECT NO. 1606: 223RD STREET WIDENING AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Funding Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson for Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation from Wilmington Avenue to the East City limit. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Funding Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Location Map Exhibit No. 2 Grant Agreement Exhibit No. 3 Photos of Widening Area Staff Report Item No. 8. 2020-269 APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 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. 3 WITH VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC."; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. 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 Exhibit 4 - Amendment No. 3 to the City of Carson Deferred Compensation Program CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 9. 2020-274 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-080, AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,250 FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF AV SERVICES FOR ALL CITY COUNCIL & SPECIAL MEETINGS AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MEDIASTAR, INC. FOR AUDIO VIDEO (A/V) SERVICES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement with Mediastar, Inc. for remote management of AV services for all City Council Special Meetings, for an additional contract sum of $11,250. 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 20-080, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,250 TO PAY FOR SERVICES FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF AV SERVICES FOR ALL CITY COUNCIL SPECIALS MEETINGS" 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Mediastar Inc. Proposal Exhibit No. 2 - Mediastar Inc. Amendment No. 1 Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution No. 20-080 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 10) 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 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 10. 2020-247 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2020-2024 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2020-2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing. 2. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2020/21 (Planning Year 2020) as recommended by the Citywide Advisory Commission (CAC). 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 2020/21 (PY2020) CDBG budget. 5. APPROVE the submission of the City's 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 DISCUSSION: (Items 11-16) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 11. 2020-263 CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS LICENSES AND PERMIT PROGRAM IN LIGHT OF SMALL BUSINESSES EXPERIENCING NEGATIVE FINANCIAL IMPACTS STEMMING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: New Business License & Permit Applications Business License Tax Refund Request application Los Angeles County Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19 Resolution 20-053 Item No. 12. 2020-270 UPDATE ON CARSON SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND LOAN PROGRAMS AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-077, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $75,000 FROM ACCOUNT 101-70-780290-6004 TO ACCOUNT 101-99-999-999-6503 (COVID-19 RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION) (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE AND FILE information on Carson Small Business Assistance and Loan Programs. 2. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 20-077, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $75,000 FROM ACCOUNT 101-70-780290-6004 TO ACCOUNT 101-99-999-999-6503 (COVID-19 RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Attachments: Exhibit 1 CCEDA Contact Budget Resolution CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 13. 2020-271 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 20-079, AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN ADVERTISING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES DESIGN WORK, NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO DISSIMENATE TO THE CITY OF CARSON REGARDING COVID-19 NEWS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE Resolution No. 20-079, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN ADVERTISING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES DESIGN WORK, NEWPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO DISSIMENTATE TO THE CITY OF CARSON REGARDING COVID-19 NEWS. Attachments: RESO ADVERTISING 20-079 Item No. 14. 2020-279 CONSIDERATION OF HAZARD PAY FOR ESSENTIAL CITY EMPLOYEES DURING THE COVID-19 DECLARED EMERGENCY Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION. CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 15. 2020-285 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-081 FOR SECOND AND FINAL EXTENSION FOR SYWEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND SOUTH BAY CARSON, LLC FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 940-13, RELOCATION REVIEW NO. 3047-13 AND RESOLUTION NO. 13-099 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 20-281, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A SECOND AND LAST EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE ON THE PART OF SOUTH BAY CARSON, LLC AND SYWEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC, WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 940-13, RELOCATION REVIEW NO. 3047-13 AND RESOLUTION NO. 13-099 REGARDING ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR FACILITIES LOCATED ON THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WHOSE COMMON STREET ADDRESS IS 20151 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CITY OF CARSON AND AFFORDING AN EXTENDED COMPLIANCE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH TO DO SO" Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Sywest Resolution Final CUP Compliance Extension Exhibit No. 2 Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement Item No. 16. 2020-255 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION. ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items 17-18) Item No. 17. 2020-265 Attachments: Ordinance 20-2004 Item No. 18. 2020-266 Attachments: Ordinance No. 20-2005 CLOSED SESSION (Items 19-21) ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 Item No. 19. 2020-281 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City and the Successor Agency are considering whether to initiate litigation in one case. Item No. 20. 2020-286 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. Item No. 21. 2020-280 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: Barrett, Thomas v. City of Carson. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Case Nos. ADJ10578467, ADJ10578469, ADJ10578468, and Unassigned RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 12