City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 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. 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. 2020-514 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, Santa Ana Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Case Nos. ADJ7210344 and ADJ7210333. Item No. 2. 2020-538 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: City of Carson v. CarCom Center, LLC, et al, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 19STCV20812 CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Item No. 3. 2020-542 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 1 case. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTIONS Item No. 4. 2020-520 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN SKEEN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION 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. 5. 2020-548 APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 9, 2020 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2020 JUNE 9 CC Spec Mtg (FINAL)_dgedits.pdf CONSENT: (Items 6-13) 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. 6. 2020-555 Resolution No. 20-114, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,846,912.78, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 154157 THROUGH 154499 Attachments: Demand Register 080420 Item No. 7. 2020-531 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 20-115 AMENDING THE CITY'S SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET AND ALLOCATE CARES GRANT FUNDS TO SPECIFIC COVID RELIEF ACCOUNTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE Resolution No. 20-115 amending the City's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 special revenue fund budget and allocate $472,890 in CARES grant funds to the appropriate accounts. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Ex. No. 1 - Resolution 20-115 Ex. No. 2 - Staff Report 2020-445 Item No. 8. 2020-336 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WITH PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON SELF-INSURED DENTAL PLAN AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement, to exercise the City's first one-year option to extend the term of the Agreement, from November 1, 2020 until November 1, 2021, at existing fee rates (Exhibit 3) ("Amendment No. 2"); and 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Principal Dental Agreement Exhibit 2 - Amendment No. 1 to Principal Dental Agreement (11 1 18) Exhibit 3 - Amendment No. 2 Principal Dental Agreement (8 4 20) Exhibit 4 - Principal Dental 2020 Renewal Summary Item No. 9. 2020-525 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the provision of professional Crossing Guard services for the City of Carson for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $1,137,154.00, for the period expiring June 30, 2023 (Exhibit No. 1) ("Agreement"). 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Sponsors: Public Safety Sub-Committee and Ms. Day Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 ACMS Agreement - Crossing Guard Contract Exhibit No. 2 Crossing Guard Locations Serviced by Contractor and City PT Staff Exhibit No. 3 WPSI Notice of Contract Closure Item No. 10. 2020-543 APPROVE A LETTER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT REQUESTING CONSIDERATION FOR DIRECT FUNDING (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE a letter to Los Angeles County regarding the CARES Act. Attachments: Letter to Supervisor re Funding.Aug 4 2020 Item No. 11. 2020-547 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE THIRD CITY PROJECT FUNDED BY SB1 - PROJECT NO. 1606: 223RD STREET WIDENING AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM WILMINGTON AVENUE TO THE EAST CITY LIMIT, AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-116, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF STREET LIGHT POLES AS PART OF THE PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation from Wilmington Avenue to the East City limit for FY 2019/20. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation from Wilmington Avenue to the East City limit for FY 2019/20. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 20-116 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND" 4. AUTHORIZE the payment of $37,171.24 to Southern California Edison Company from the Measure R Highway Program (MRHP) funding grant for the removal and replacement of nine existing street light poles for Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation from Wilmington Avenue to the East City limit. Sponsors: Public Works Attachments: EXH. 1 Location Map - Street Widening EXH. 2 SCE _Invoice EXH. 3 Resolution No. 20-116 EXH. 4 Funding Agreement with Metro Item No. 12. 2020-549 MAKE CERTAIN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT FINDINGS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TRANE TECHNOLOGIES TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK, 30% DESIGN PLANS, AND FIRM FIXED PRICE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW AIR FILTRATION AND HVAC SYSTEMS AT CITY HALL AND AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 20-126 AMENDING THE SPECIAL REVENUES FUND FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: 1. MAKE the following findings: (1) that the emergency described in this report will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and (2) that dispensing with competitive solicitation for bids is necessary to respond to such emergency. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Carson and Trane Technologies. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 20-126, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUES FUND." 4. DIRECT staff to investigate temporary air filtration system solutions at City facilities and bring recommendations back to City Council for consideration. Attachments: EURGENCY ITEM 17a- 7.21.pdf EXHIBIT NO.3 - Resolution No. 20-126.pdf Item No. 13. 2020-535 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH BASIC BENEFITS, LLC TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE SPENDING, COBRA AND FMLA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO CITY FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the following Agreements with BASIC: (1) Business Associate Agreement; (2) Administrative Services Agreement (FSA); (3) COBRA Administration Service Agreement; and (4) FMLA Ease Administration Agreement, effective October 1, 2020, with a 36-month rate guarantee for all 3 lines of business (collectively, "Agreements") (Exhibit No's. 3* - 6*). 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - RFP 10 1 19 Rate Table Exhibit 2 - BASIC Proposal Exhibit 3 - BASIC Business Associate Agreement Exhibit 4 - BASIC Administrative Service Agreement (FSA) Exhibit 5 - BASIC COBRA Administration Service Agreement Exhibit 6 - BASIC FMLA EASE Administration Agreement SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 14) Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 (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. Item No. 14. 2020-510 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 20-2008: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON CHANGING 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 MUNICIP A L ELECTIONS) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING DISTRICT ELECTIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. OPEN the public hearing, and 2. TAKE public testimony and 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT 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) Draft 2 v2 DISCUSSION: (Items 15-19) Item No. 15. 2020-530 COVID-19 UPDATE AND APPROVE REQUEST TO SUSPEND CITY EVENTS FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction on COVID-19 update. 2. APPROVE request to suspend City Events from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021. Item No. 16. 2020-556 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-127 APPROVING A CHARTER AMENDMENT AND CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A CANNABIS REGULATION MEASURE; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-128 PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY CANNABIS MEASURE; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-129 AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE ENTITLED CARSON PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE TO REGULATE CANNABIS OPERATIONS, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-127, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHARTER AMENDMENT AND CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A CANNABIS REGULATION MEASURE ENTITLED CARSON PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE TO REGULATE CANNABIS OPERATIONS, WHICH REPLACES SECTION 209 (CANNABIS REGULATION; RETAIL DISPENSARY BAN) TO ARTICLE II (POWERS OF THE CITY) OF THE CITY CHARTER; AND, IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE SUBMISSION OF THIS MEASURE AT THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE" 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY CANNABIS MEASURE ENTITLED CARSON PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE TO REGULATE CANNABIS OPERATIONS, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 " 3. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-129, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE ENTITLED CARSON PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE TO REGULATE CANNABIS OPERATIONS, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020" 4. ADOPT Ordnance No. 20-XXX, " Attachments: Resolution No. 20-127 Resolution No. 20-128 Resolution No. 20-129 Cannabis Regulation Safety Measure CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Item No. 17. 2020-529 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-123 BAN THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS AND USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-124 SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A MEASURE, WHICH WILL BAN THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS AND USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-125 PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A MEASURE, WHICH WILL BAN THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS AND USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-2011 AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 6 OF ARTICLE IX, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, STORAGE, OFFERING FOR SALE (INCLUDING WHOLESALE), EXPOSING FOR SALE, SALE OR RESALE, OR USING OR EXPLODING ANY FIREWORKS, SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS, OR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A MEASURE, WHICH WILL BAN THE SALE AND USE OF "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS AND USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE"; AND 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-124, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A MEASURE, WHICH WILL BAN THE SALE AND USE OF "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS AND USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE"; AND 3. APPROVE Resolution No 20-125, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A MEASURE, WHICH WILL BAN THE SALE AND USE OF "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS AND USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE"; AND IF THE RESOLUTIONS ABOVE ARE ADOPTED, 4. ADOPT Ordinance No. 20-2011, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 6 OF ARTICLE IX, OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, STORAGE, OFFERING FOR SALE (INCLUDING WHOLESALE), EXPOSING FOR SALE, SALE OR RESALE, OR USING OR EXPLODING ANY FIREWORKS, SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS, OR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE" CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Attachments: Resolution No. 20-123 FIREWORKS BALLOT MEASURE Reso No. 20-123 Calling E Resolution No. 20-124 for FIREWORKS BALLOT MEASURE Arguments and Imparti Resolution No. 20-125 FIREWORKS BALLOT MEASURE - Rebuttal Arguments Ordinance No. 20-2011 Proposed Fireworks Ban Ordinance (11-3-2020) Item No. 18. 2020-527 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-120 APPROVING THE ORDINANCE AND CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX MEASURE; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-121 AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED THE CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE; CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION NO. 20-122 PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020; CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-2009 ADDING CHAPTER 1.5 TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY ESTABLISHING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX AT THE RATE OF .75% (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 13 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: 1. TAKE the following actions: 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-12, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ORDINANCE AND CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX MEASURE, ENTITLED THE CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE, WHICH ADDS CHAPTER 1.5 TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHES A TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX AT THE RATE OF 0.75%; AND, IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE SUBMISSION OF THIS MEASURE AT THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2020, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE"; AND 3. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED THE CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020"; AND 4. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-122, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020"; AND IF THE RESOLUTIONS ABOVE ARE ADOPTED, 5. ADOPT Ordinance No. 20-2009, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CARSON ADDING CHAPTER 1.5 TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY ESTABLISHING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX CITY OF CARSON Page 14 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 AT THE RATE OF .75%" Attachments: Resolution NO. 20-120 Calling for Election on Sales Tax Measure and requesting Co Resolution NO. 20-121 Authorizing Direct Arguments and Ordering Drafting of Impar Resolution NO. 20-122 Authorizing Rebuttal Arguments re Sales Tax Measure Ordinance No. 20-2009. Proposed Sales Tax Ordinance Item No. 19. 2020-528 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-117 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX BY 3%; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-118 AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-119 PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020; AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-2010 AMENDING SECTION 6402 OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RATE BY 3% (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 15 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-117 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE, ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE, WHICH INCREASES THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX BY 3%; AND, IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE SUBMISSION OF THIS MEASURE AT THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2020, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE"; AND 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-118 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020"; AND 3. APPROVE Resolution No. 20-119 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE, ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020"; AND IF THE RESOLUTIONS ABOVE ARE ADOPTED, THEN 4. ADOPT Ordinance No. 20-2010 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VOTERS OF CITY OF CARSON AMENDING SECTION 6402 OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RATE BY 3%" 1. CITY OF CARSON Page 16 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Attachments: Resolution No. 20-117 Calling for Election on TOT Measure and requesting Consoli Resolution No. 20-118 Authorizing Direct Arguments and Orderdering Drafting of Imp Resolution No. 20-119 Authorizing Rebuttal Arguments Proposed TOT Tax Ordinance 20-2010 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 17