City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Jim Dear, Mayor Pro Tem Jawane Hilton, District 1 Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, District 3 Councilmember (Vacant), District 4 Councilmember (Vacant), 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) PUBLIC INFORMATION 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, MAY 4, 2021 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 (5:00 pm) ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK): FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 1. 2021-358 BISHOP DEAN NELSON, FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH CLOSED SESSION (Item 2) REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY) RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST Item No. 2. 2021-334 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: Dena Rochelle Brooks v. City of Carson, et al.; LASC Case No. 19STCV06859. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY) INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Item No. 3. 2021-326 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION PRESENTATIONS Item No. 4. 2021-329 PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS PRESIDENT DR. THOMAS PARHAM Item No. 5. 2021-330 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE A. GIPSON Item No. 6. 2021-085 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 7, 2021 Item No. 7. 2021-081 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Item No. 8. 2021-091 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH Item No. 9. 2021-084 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 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: (None) CONSENT: (Items 10-24) ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 order. Item No. 10. 2021-357 Resolution No. 21-058, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,211,928.38, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 157462 THROUGH 157658 Attachments: Demand Register 050421 Item No. 11. 2021-352 Resolution No. 21-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,802.50, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001829 Attachments: 050421 CSA check listing Item No. 12. 2021-353 Resolution No. 21-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,857.50, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001851 through HA-001853 Attachments: 050421 CHA check listing Item No. 13. 2021-366 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LIGHTING THE CARSON CITY HALL FOUNTAIN IN BLUE LIGHT ON THE NIGHT OF MAY 8, 2021, IN RECOGNITION OF WORLD OVARIAN CANCER DAY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE lighting the Carson City Hall fountain in blue light on the night of May 8, 2021, in recognition of World Ovarian Cancer Day. Item No. 14. 2021-370 CONSIDER CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S 2021 RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction. Attachments: 2021 Relay Expenses Item No. 15. 2021-213 CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-034 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-034, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT - PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION." Sponsors: City Council and Mr. McKay Attachments: Exhibit 1 - CA Government Code Section 34090 Exhibit 2 - SMP 3.33.1 Records destruction 7-1-80 Exhibit 3 - Inventory List of Records for Destruction Exhibit 4 - Form 11113-Record Destruction Authorization Exhibit 5 - Reso. No. 21-034 Item No. 16. 2021-338 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-050, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS SERVICES COORDINATOR JOB SERIES AND A TITLE CHANGE TO SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-050, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CIITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS SERVICES COORDINATOR JOB SERIES AND A TITLE CHANGE TO SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR" Attachments: Resolution 21-050 Social Services Coordinator Job Spec (5 4 21) Seniors Services Coordinator I Job Spec (red-lined 4 6 21) Seniors Services Coordinator II Job Spec (red-lined 4 6 21) Item No. 17. 2021-360 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-059, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIAISON AND RECLASSIFYING THE EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO THIS NEW CLASSIFICATION (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIAISON AND RECLASSIFYING THE EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO THIS NEW CLASSIFICATION". Attachments: Resolution 21-059 Economic Development Liaison Job Spec (5 4 21) Employment Business Dev Assistant Job Spec Item No. 18. 2021-155 CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-051 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-051, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021". Attachments: Resolution 19-019 AME Amended & Restated TA 2017-2021 (1 8 19) Resolution 21-051 (AME MOU 5 4 21) AME MOU (1 1 17 to 6 30 21) FINAL as of 4 19 21 AME MOU Executed Signature Page (5 4 21) AME Salary Schedule (7 1 18) AME Salary Schedule (7 1 19) AME Salary Schedule (7 1 20) Item No. 19. 2021-343 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-057 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 490 - THE ANGELO QUINTO ACT OF 2021, SEEKING TO BAN THE USE OF POSITIONAL ASPHYXIA RESTRAINTS STATEWIDE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-057, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 490 - THE ANGELO QUINTO ACT OF 2021, SEEKING TO BAN THE USE OF POSITIONAL ASPHYXIA RESTRAINTS STATEWIDE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT" Attachments: AB 490 RESO NO. 21-057 Item No. 20. 2021-359 CONSIDER SUBMITTING A LETTER OF SUPPORT IN CONCEPT FOR SENATE BILL 619 (LAIRD) AS AMENDED ON APRIL 13, 2021 - (ORGANIC WASTE: REDUCTION REGULATIONS) (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the City of Carson's support-in-concept position and the sending of a corresponding letter on SB 619 in the 2021/2022 legislative session. Attachments: Letter of Support-In-Concept for SB 619 Item No. 21. 2021-253 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 21-038 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $552,896.10 IN THE COOPERATIVE BOND PROCEEDS FUND FOR THE WILMINGTON AVENUE INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AT THE I-405 FREEWAY - PROJECT 919 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-038, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET IN THE BOND PROCEEDS FUND," appropriating $552,896.10 from the Cooperative Agreement Bond Proceeds Fund to make final payment to Union Pacific Railroad Company to completely close out the project. Attachments: Resolution 21-038 Item No. 22. 2021-345 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES FOR PROJECT NO. 1665: 189TH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPAIR (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AMEND the Fiscal Year 20/21 Capital Improvement Program Budget to add Project No. 1665: 189th Street Pedestrian Bridge Repair Project. 2. APPROVE the Plans, Specification and Estimates for Project No. 1665: 189th Pedestrian Bridge Repair. 3. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1665: 189th Pedestrian Bridge Repair. Attachments: 189th Pedestrian Bridge Location Map Item No. 23. 2021-346 CONSIDERATION OF: (1) RESOLUTION NO. 21-055, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON, TRACT 74940; AND (2) RESOLUTION NO. 21-056, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT 74940 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-055 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT-1, CARSON ZONE, CITY OF CARSON, TRACT 74940." 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-056 "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF TRACT 74940 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Letter from LA County Exhibit No. 2 - Resolution No 21-055 Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution No 21-056 Item No. 24. 2021-350 CONSIDER APPROVING A MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT (MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAMS) BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 675: SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WIDENING FROM ALAMEDA STREET TO THE EAST CITY LIMIT, PROJECT # MM5507.03, FTIP # LA9918946; AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION 21-061 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20-21 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority granting $6,019,999.00 to the City of Carson to cover the 85% of the estimated project cost. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Funding Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 3. APPROPRIATE funds in the amount of $1,072,000.00 to Account No. 284-80-820-904-8009 to cover the City's 15% match requirement. Funds have been identified in Coop Agreement Bond Proceed fund over a three year period which includes $268,000.00 for FY 21/22, $460,960.00 for FY 22/23, and $343,000.00 for FY 23/24. 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 21-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20-21 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND" (Exhibit No. 3) Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Exhibit No. 2 Funding Agreement Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution 21-061 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 25-29) Item No. 25. 2021-313 FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff on any expenditure line item that will be used to build the draft budget. Attachments: Exhibit no. 1 Exhibit no. 2 Vacancy Rate Item No. 26. 2021-327 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction. Item No. 27. 2021-293 CONSIDER DEMOGRAPHER PROPOSALS FOR THE REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS RESULTING FROM THE 2020 DECENNIAL CENSUS; AND, CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 REDISTRICTING ISSUES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. CONSIDER the report and the four demographer proposals; and 2. RATIFY the Mayor's nominations to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Council Redistricting Issues Attachments: NDC Carson Redistricting Proposal Bear Demographics & Research LLC Proposal Cooperative Strategies Proposal Exhibit 5. GEOinovo Soluitons Inc. Proposal Item No. 28. 2021-340 CONSIDER A CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF FILLING THE CITY CLERK VACANCY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction for filling the vacancy created by Donesia Gause-Aldana's resignation from the City Clerk position. 2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction on beginning the process to amend the City Charter to allow the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions to be filled by appointment on a permanent basis. Item No. 29. 2021-356 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS; AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS 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; and/or 2. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE member assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or 3. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments or removed members and/or all affected City-Affiliated Organizations of this action in writing; 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - May 4, 2021 Staff Report.pdf ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None) CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS 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 1. COUNCILMEMBER HILTON REQUESTS CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING "HERO" PAY FOR GROCERY AND PHARMACY WORKERS 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