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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM Albert Robles, Mayor Jim Dear, Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes, Councilmember Jawane Hilton, 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) **ORAL COMMUNICATIONS** 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 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. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL: FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 1. 2020-478 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 2. 2020-430 A PRESENTATION ON THE TWO NEWLY OPENED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: VETERANS VILLAGE OF CARSON AND CARSON ARTS COLONY Item No. 3. 2020-519 UPDATE ON UNION SOUTH BAY DEVELOPMENT ON AVALON AND CARSON 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 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. 4. 2020-512 APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 16 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2020 JUNE 16 CC Spec Mtg (FINAL) CONSENT: (Items 5-11) 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. 5. 2020-501 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: city june 2020 city june 2020 2 city june 2020 3 city june 2020 4 Item No. 6. 2020-505 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF JANNA LEE V. CITY OF CARSON, ET AL., LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV42200 (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. Approve the settlement agreement (Exhibit 1). 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement agreement, and any related documents, to resolve the litigation. Attachments: (Janna Lee - 19STCV42200) Settlement Agreement Release Signed by Plaintiff Item No. 7. 2020-494 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CIGNA POLICY RENEWALS TO PROVIDE GROUP LIFE AND AD&D, VOLUNTARY LIFE, SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS TO CITY EMPLOYEES AND RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE renewal of CIGNA policies for Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability benefits for an additional thirty-six months with guaranteed rates equal to the current rates paid by City, with the exception Basic Life and Short Term Disability which rates will be reduced for that period. 2. APPROVE renewal of CIGNA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a rate pass effective for twenty-four months. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign all documents that are necessary to effectuate the renewal of the policies. Attachments: Cigna's Proposal for Group Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Benefits ( City of Carson - Cigna EAP Renewal Letter (07 14 20) Carson CIGNA Client Application & Fiduciary Form (2017) Item No. 8. 2020-497 APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR INTERWEST CONSULTING FOR PUBLIC WORKS/COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS & RECREATION CONSULTING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. contract extending the term to November 14, 2020 and increasing the contract sum by $65,001 for a sum of $90,000. 2. AUTHORIZE additional professional services that may be required by the City in the future. The services will be provided by the Consultant on an hourly basis based upon the attached billing rate schedule, requested by the City on a task by task basis. The Consultant will provide a written scope of services, estimate of hours and associated rates to the City. Once accepted by the City, the City's Contract Manager will provide a notice to proceed in writing to the Consultant, not to exceed $25,000, for a total sum of $115,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 1. Attachments: Interwest Consulting, Inc. Amendment No. 1 (7 21 20) Interwest PW and CS Contract - CM TR Signature (6 19 20) Item No. 9. 2020-499 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF CARSON, AGREEMENT NO. 2020MP14, SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MUNICIPAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the "Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and [the City of] Carson, Agreement No. 2020MP14, Safe, Clean Water Program - Municipal Program" (Exhibit No. 1); and 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Transfer Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Item No. 10. 2020-515 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO RJ NOBLE COMPANY FOR PROJECT NO. 1393-3: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-3: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to RJ Noble Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Project No. 1393-3: Citywide Annual Overlay Program, and Project No. 1411-3: Citywide Annual Concrete Replacement Program, in the amount of $1,479,975.00, subject to Project Labor Agreement. 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $221,996.25 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with RJ Noble Company, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: Exh No. 1 Location Map Item No. 11. 2020-516 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROJECT NO. 1413-3: CITYWIDE ANNUAL RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, location map, location list, and order the work for Project No. 1413-3: Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal Program. 2. MAKE the finding that the proposed Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal Program is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, 15301(c), and 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. 3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for the Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal Program. 4. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2611, as allowed by Section 2611(f). 5. AUTHORIZE the City of Carson to piggyback on a competitively bid contract between the City of Los Angeles and Petrochem Materials Innovations, LLC. 6. Award a Construction and Materials Purchase Contract to Petrochem Materials Innovations, LLC, in the amount of $639,146.62 for the Citywide Annual Rubberized Slurry Seal Program (Exhibit No. 3). 7. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingences in the amount of $63,914.66 (10%) for any unforeseen construction work such as material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project. 8. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Construction and Materials Purchase Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: EXHIBIT [1] Location Map EXHIBIT [2] Location List FINAL Exh.No. [3] PMI-CARSON Contract EXHIBIT [4] CMC§2611(f).pdf 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 12-17) Item No. 12. 2020-504 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction. Item No. 13. 2020-508 APPROVAL OF A TRANSFER STATION CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 IMPROVEMENTS AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA ("OPERATIONS AGREEMENT") FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS, BEAUTIFICATION AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS AT THE WASTE MANAGEMENT TRANSFER STATION AT FRANCISCO AND MAIN STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following Actions: 1. FIND that the Operations Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section 15060(c)(2). 2. APPROVE the Operations Agreement attached hereto at Exhibit 1. 3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Operations Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Ex. 1, Carson TS Improvements and Operations Agreement FINAL 7.13.2020 New db ATTACHMENT A Att A, Agreement New db ATTACHMENt B Att B RESO 96-1612 New db ATTACHMENt C title only New Ex. C 2nd page Attachment C - Project Scope and Plans Att C, Carson TS Improvements_11x17 for Planning_2020-03-17_ New db ATTACHMENt D Att D, PC_COA_321 W Francisco (USA Waste)_DRAFT_WM Legal Comments_FIN EX. E New db ATTACHMENt F Att F, Carson Schedule 06-11-2020 Item No. 14. 2020-492 CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON COMPLAINTS FROM INCREASED AIRCRAFT NOISE FROM LONG BEACH AIRPORT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following action: PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff to research the cause of aircraft noise complaints from Carson residents, identify effective mitigation measures to lessen the noise impacts on Carson residents, including seeking funding to measure aircraft noise and implementing the mitigation measures such as acoustic insulation of the homes in Carson. CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Attachments: Ex 1 Item No. 15. 2020-503 CONSIDER PLACING ONE OR MORE MEASURES ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on whether to submit a ballot measure for consideration to the voters to prohibit the sale and discharge of all fireworks in the City of Carson including the ban of safe and sane fireworks. 2. A. DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on whether to submit a general transactions and use tax (commonly known as a "sales tax") in the amount of 0.75% to the voters at the November 3, 2020, Regular Municipal Election. OR B. Alternatively, DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on whether to submit a "blocking" sales tax measure (as described below) protecting up to 0.75% to the voters at the November 3, 2020, Regular Municipal Election. 3. DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on whether to submit a truck-intensive business license tax to the voters at the November 3, 2020, Regular Municipal Election and in what amount. 4. DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on whether to submit a Transient Occupancy Tax in the amount of 3% to the voters at the November 3, 2020, Regular Municipal Election and in what amount. 5. DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION to the City Attorney and the City Manager to prepare the appropriate materials for one or more ballot measures to be considered by the City Council for placement on the November 3, 2020 Regular Municipal Election. 1. Item No. 16. 2020-518 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-2008 ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Recommendation: Discuss and then consider for INTRODUCTION for first reading by title only and with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 20-2008, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carson to change the Municipal Elections with respect to Councilmembers only from an At-Large Elections to By-District Elections by adding Section 2155 (By-District Elections) to Chapter 1.5 (General Municipal Elections) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code Establishing District Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling District Elections. Attachments: Carson Ordinance - District Elections (072120) Exhibit A to Ordinance "Draft 2 v2" Item No. 17. 2020-502 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-030 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SANITATION PROGRAM AIDE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Assuming that the City walks on the floor an agreed upon job spec with AFSCME Local 809; WAIVE further reading and APPROVE Resolution No. 20-030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION 77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE SANITATION PROGRAM AIDE OR THE AGREED UPON JOB SPEC THAT WAS WALKED ON THE FLOOR." Attachments: Resolution 20-030 Sanitation Program Aide ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None) CLOSED SESSION (Items 18-19) ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION Item No. 18. 2020-498 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, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 809, AFSCME Local 1017, CPSA and AME. CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Item No. 19. 2020-513 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. 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 11