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CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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 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, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 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. 2021-517 PASTOR DR. MICHAEL FISHER, GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-9) 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. 2021-639 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: Venegas, Frank v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. WCAB Case No. ADJ12773114 Item No. 3. 2021-558 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION(CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 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. 4. 2021-590 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 of City, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME Local 809. Item No. 5. 2021-689 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 of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: CAM-CARSON, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, a California joint powers authority; the CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, a municipal corporation; RE | SOLUTIONS, LLC., a Colorado limited liability company; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants, Case Number 20STCV16461, Superior Court. Item No. 6. 2021-675 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) 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: The Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, A Public Entity organized and existing under California Health & vs. Los Angeles County Second Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board, A Public Body Corporate and politic formed, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-80003382 -CU-WM-GDS Item No. 7. 2021-596 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 1 case. CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Item No. 8. 2021-584 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Mike Israelsky of Summit Team, Inc., with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators, Sharon Landers, City Manager and David Roberts, Assistant City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 631 E. University Drive / APN: 7319005016. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 9. 2021-680 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, to conduct an employee evaluation for the position of City Manager. 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) Item No. 10. 2021-632 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 11. 2021-651 INTRODUCTIONS OF CARSON COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR DR. AFIA HEMPHILL, LOCAL DISTRICT SOUTH SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL ROMERO, PRINICIPAL STEPHANIE AUSTIN FROM AMBLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PRINCIPAL SONIA BUENROSTRO FROM CARSON ACADEMIES OF EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT (AEE), AND PRINCIPAL DR. DIANA FAATAI FROM CARSON HIGH SCHOOL INTERNAL PROMOTIONS Item No. 12. 2021-679 RICHARD AHLGRIM - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR MODESTO BOLANOS - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CLAUDIA BUENROSTRO - ACCOUNTING MANAGER LATOYA BUTLER - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIAISON ADRIANA CABRERA - HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT MELODY CARTER - SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR DANI COOK - HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR JESSICA CORIA - SENIOR CLERK DAVID CROCKETT - FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR MELISSA FIGUEROA - SENIOR CLERK STEPHANIE MARTINEZ - EVENT SERVICES COORDINATOR GLORIA MURILLO - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER JONATHAN NERY - ASSISTANT AQUATICS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR PT JOSE PINA - RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR II KANECA POMPEY - ASSISTANT PLANNER JOSILLA TOGIOLA - BUYER LAKESHA WILSON - HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Item No. 13. 2021-643 KENNETH YOUNG, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER VERNON VILLANUEVA, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER RALSTON TURNER, SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES Item No. 14. 2021-637 RICARDO ANTUNEZ - POOL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST MARK ARRILA - ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE WORKER JOSEPH CANALITA - PW ADMIN. INTERN PT TONI COSTANZO - PW ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY HNIN PHYU - ACCOUNTANT CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 LUIS TINOCO - ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE WORKER DEAN YOONG - PW ADMIN. INTERN PT PRESENTATIONS Item No. 15. 2021-638 PRESENTATION ON CITY OF CARSON AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS TOWN AND GOWN EVENTS Item No. 16. 2021-652 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR PREVAILING IN CHRIST MINISTRIES AND PASTOR MICHAEL J. EALEY FOR SUPPORTING FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS AND VACCINATION EFFORTS IN THE CARSON COMMUNITY Item No. 17. 2021-113 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 AS CARSON LITERACY DAY Item No. 18. 2021-112 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Item No. 19. 2021-106 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2021 AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Item No. 20. 2021-105 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2021 AS SICKLE CELL 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: Item No. 21. 2021-656 APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES ; AND JANUARY 26, 2021 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Attachments: 2021 JAN 21 CC-CHA Special Meeting minutes (FINAL).pdf 2021 JAN 26 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf CONSENT: (Items 22-43) 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 order. Item No. 22. 2021-684 Resolution No. 21-105, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,348,226.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 158976 THROUGH 159436 Attachments: Demand Reg File # 2021-684 Reso#21-105 Item No. 23. 2021-664 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2021 Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Cash rpt july 2021 CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY JULY 2021 2 CITY OF CARSON SUCCESSOR RESERVES SUMMARY JULY 2021 2 Item No. 24. 2021-662 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THREE FACILITIES USE AGREEMENTS WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY RELATED TO USE OF SITES AS VOTE CENTERS USED FOR GUBERNATORIAL RECALL ELECTION AND CORRESPONDING VOTE CENTER ELECTION PLANS (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Facilities Use Agreements with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for use of City sites as vote centers for September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election for the following sites: Foisia Park (Gymnasium), Carson Civic Center (Carson Dominguez Room), and Veterans Park (Gymnasium), and corresponding Vote Center Election Plans. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreements and Vote Center Election Plans. The agreements will be executed after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 3. WAIVE site-related fees. Attachments: Facility Use Agreement Foisia Park Final Facility Use Agreement Carson Civic Center Final Facility Use Agreement Veterans Park Final Vote Center Election Plan - Foisia Park Vote Center Election Plan - Carson Civic Center Vote Center Election Plan - Veteran's Park Item No. 25. 2021-641 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 4 (GONZALEZ), ASSEMBLY BILL 14 (AGUIAR-CURRY) (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. SUPPORT SB 4 (GONZALEZ) and SUPPORT AB 14 (AGUIAR-CURRY) 2. AUTHORIZE staff to send the advocacy letters included as Exhibit 1. Attachments: Proposed Advocacy Letters Letter to Governor Newsom Opposing SB 9 (Atkins) Item No. 26. 2021-384 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REORGANIZING THE REPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 21-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REORGANIZING THE REPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT". CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Attachments: Resolution 21-120 Public Works Department Re-Organization Public Works Department Existing Org Charts for Re-Org Staff Report Public Works Department Proposed Org Charts for Re-Org Staff Report Public Work Operations Manager Job Spec (FINAL 8 26 21) Item No. 27. 2021-508 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-108, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND FUNDING A POSITION FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-108, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND FUNDING A POSITION FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER." Attachments: Resolution 21-108 Operations Manager Operations Manager Job Spec red-lined (5 13 21) Item No. 28. 2021-498 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-091, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST JOB SERIES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-091, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST JOB SERIES." Attachments: Resolution 21-091 Administrative Specialist Administrative Specialist Job Spec red-lined (9 2 21) Senior Administrative Specialist Job Spec red-lined (9 2 21) Item No. 29. 2021-635 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-109, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 PURCHASING MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-109, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PURCHASING MANAGER." Attachments: Resolution 21-109 Purchasing Manager Purchasing Manager Job Spec red-lined (Final 9 2 21) Item No. 30. 2021-668 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-121, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER." Attachments: Resolution 21-121 Senior Civil Engineer Senior Civil Engineer Job Spec red-lined (8 26 21) Item No. 31. 2021-669 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-122, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-122, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER." Attachments: Resolution 21-122 Associate Civil Engineer Associate Civil Engineer Job Spec red-lined (08 26 21) Item No. 32. 2021-674 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 21-116, 21-117 AND 21-118 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR BUS DRIVER, FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER AND PART-TIME BUS DRIVER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-116, Resolution No. 21-117 and Resolution No. 21-118 , "RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR BUS DRIVER, FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER AND PART-TIME BUS DRIVER." Attachments: Resolution 21-116 Senior Bus Driver Senior Bus Driver red-lined (8 26 21) Resolution 21-117 Full-Time Bus Driver Full-Time Bus Driver red-lined (8 26 21) Resolution 21-118 Part-Time Bus Driver Part-Time Bus Driver red-lined (8 26 21) Item No. 33. 2021-615 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 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. 3 to the Agreement to exercise the City's first of two remaining one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement, thereby extending the term expiration date from November 1, 2021 until November 1, 2022, at existing fee rates (Exhibit 4) ("Amendment No. 3"); and 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 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 to Principal Dental Agreement (8 4 20) Exhibit 4 - Proposed Amendment No. 3 Exhibit 5 - Principal Dental 2021 Renewal Summary_0001 Item No. 34. 2021-661 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO: 1632 - COMMUNITY CENTER COILING WALL REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, and order the work for Project No: 1632: Community Center Coiling Wall Replacement. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No: 1632: Community Center Coiling Wall Replacement. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Item No. 35. 2021-682 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 21-119 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND NOTARIZED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR CITY CONTRACTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and APPROVE Resolution No. 21-119 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND NOTARIZED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR CITY CONTRACTS" Attachments: Resolution 21-119 Item No. 36. 2021-547 CONSIDER APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF CARSON AS AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DIRECT staff to apply for the AARP Age-Friendly City designation. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - AARP Age-Friendly Designation Application Exhibit No. 2 - DRAFT Mayor Letter of Support Item No. 37. 2021-616 CONSIDER APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LONG BEACH TRANSIT TO PROVIDE FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICE (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Service Agreement with Long Beach Public Transportation Company at a not-to-exceed total contract sum of $5,310,000 total for the initial three-year term of the agreement ($1,770,000 annually), with specified further service increases authorized subject to City Manager approval and execution of a contract amendment if the service increase within the limits specified is deemed to be needed (Exhibit No. 1) ("Agreement"); and 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-113, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION, PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Draft Long Beach Transit Service Agreement Exhibit No. 2 - LBT Service Map and Schedule Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution No. 21-113 Item No. 38. 2021-647 CONSIDER AWARD AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. FOR POST-REDEVELOPMENT DISSOLUTION SERVICES (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AWARD and APPROVE the contract services agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide post-redevelopment dissolution services for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $297,775 through June 30, 2026. 2. AUTHORIZE the Agency Chair to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the Agency Counsel. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - RFP No. 21-024 Exhibit No. 2 - Proposed Agreement with RSG, Inc Exhibit No. 3 - Rating Worksheet Item No. 39. 2021-654 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 1665: 189TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPAIR (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 13 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Recommendation: Take the following actions: 1. REJECT the bid received for Project No. 1665 - 189th Street Pedestrian Bridge Repair. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to re-advertise in an effort to receive more competitive and responsive bids. 1. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1- Proposal Item No. 40. 2021-667 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-114 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TEMPORARY USE OF A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY ON E. 223RD STREET (APN: 7315-012-900) FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ACCESS EASEMENT TO RETROFIT THE ADJACENT DOLORES YARD OVERHEAD BRIDGE PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-114, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STORAGE AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS OF A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON E. 223RD STREET (APN 7315-012-900)" Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - June 1, 2021 Right of Way Contract Agreement Exhibit No. 2 - Proposed Updated Right of Way Agreement Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution No. 21-114 Exhibit No. 4 - Vicinity Map (2403 E. 223rd Street) Item No. 41. 2021-658 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR PROJECT NO. 1422 BROADWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL CITY OF CARSON Page 14 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 MODIFICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE additional contingency funds in the amount of $90,000.00 to cover pending change orders, other additional work, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete Project No. 1422: Broadway Intersection Improvements - Traffic Signal Modifications. 2. APPROPRIATE funds in the amount of $90,000.00 from the Measure M and Measure R funds balance to augment the amount currently budgeted for Project No. 1422 - Broadway Intersection Improvements - Traffic Signal Modifications. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 21-111, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson amending the fiscal year 2021-22 budget in the Special Revenue Funds." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Location Map C-20-119 - Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Agreement, Project No. 1422 (Call Cristal first Exhibit No. 2 Resolution 21-111 Item No. 42. 2021-685 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A UTILITY RELOCATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD) FOR THE COSTS OF RELOCATING MWD'S UTILITY EQUIPMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the Utility Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Carson and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for the costs of relocating MWD's utility equipment. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Utility Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Carson and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, following approval by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Exhibit No. 2 - Utility Relocation Agreement Item No. 43. 2021-659 CONSIDER APPROVING A MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT (MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAMS) BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY CITY OF CARSON Page 15 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1687: CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ("ITS") COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT FROM FIGUEROA STREET TO I-405 NORTHBOUND RAMPS, LACMTA PROJECT # MM5507.02, FTIP # LA9919028 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority granting $700,000 to the City of Carson to cover the estimated project cost. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 Project Location Map Exhibit No. 2 Funding Agreement 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 44-48) Item No. 44. 2021-640 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction. Item No. 45. 2021-636 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-2118, ADDING CHAPTER 11 (TEMPORARY EVENTS) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY PERMIT PROCESS FOR TEMPORARY EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. INTRODUCE and READ by title only, and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 21-2118, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11(TEMPORARY EVENTS) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A REGULATRORY PERMIT PROCESS FOR TEMPORARY EVENTS." Attachments: Special Event Permit Ordinance Final CITY OF CARSON Page 16 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Item No. 46. 2021-649 CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR FORMATION OF A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF AND THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. Receive and file this report. 2. Provide direction to staff regarding what process to follow for forming a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Item No. 47. 2021-677 CONSIDER AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY INVESTIGATION SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. SELECT the law firm to conduct the workplace investigation. 2. APPROVE the applicable proposed Contract Service Agreement for provision of independent, third-party employment investigation services with said law firm (Exhibit 2 or Exhibit 3). 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the applicable Agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Resumes of principal investigators Proposed Contract with Stream Kim Wrage HIcks & Alfaro, PC Proposed Contract with Oppenheimer Investigations Group, LLP Item No. 48. 2021-657 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) CITY OF CARSON Page 17 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 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 - September 7, 2021 Staff Report.pdf ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None) 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 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 18