City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Online Remote Meeting 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 during the designated public comment period. Because of the threat of COVID-19 (the “Coronavirus”) you are urged to take all appropriate health safety precautions. DUE TO COVID-19, NO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING CITY OF CARSON COUNCIL MEETINGS. TO FACILITATE PUBLIC VIEWING, OUR CARSON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO YOU BY: • Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the internet via www.carsonca.gov. • Cable Channel 35 (Spectrum) and Channel 99 (AT&T) Public comments can be provided only through the live call-in option discussed below. Any members of the public wishing to provide public comment may do so as follows using the instructions and phone number listed below: You can provide real-time public comment by calling 1-669-900-6833, entering the Meeting ID: 310 233 4888, and using Password 777 on the date of the meeting up until the time that the applicable public comment period (generally during the portion of the agenda entitled “Oral Communications”) concludes. The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. While participating, please state your name and identify the agenda item you wish to address in your comments. CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK): FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 1. 2021-743 PASTOR RUDY ABROT, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4) 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. 2021-746 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 two cases. Item No. 3. 2021-665 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. 4. 2021-745 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: Thompson v. City of Carson; LASC Case No. 20STCV21039. 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) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) Item No. 5. 2021-735 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION PRESENTATIONS Item No. 6. 2021-531 PRESENTATION BY LA COUNTY ASSESSOR JEFF PRANG Item No. 7. 2021-713 CASTRO-RAMIREZ MEMORIAL Item No. 8. 2021-109 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH Item No. 9. 2021-114 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH Item No. 10. 2021-116 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 23-31, 2021 AS THE CITY OF CARSON’S 15th ANNUAL RED RIBBON WEEK Item No. 11. 2021-118 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Item No. 12. 2021-119 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 25TH AS LARRY ITLIONG DAY Item No. 13. 2021-121 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER 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. 14. 2021-759 APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 16, 2021 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2021 FEB 16 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf CONSENT: (Items 15-29) 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. 15. 2021-754 Resolution No. 21-127, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,015,740.30, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 159636 THROUGH 159810 Attachments: Demand Reg File # Reso#21-127 Item No. 16. 2021-734 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021 Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Cash rpt august 2021 CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY AUGUST 2021 CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY AUGUST 2021 part 2 Item No. 17. 2021-595 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: Receive and File. Item No. 18. 2021-742 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY RELATED TO USE OF FIVE SITES AS VOTE CENTERS AND ONE SITE AS A CHECK-IN CENTER USED FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2021 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND CORRESPONDING VOTE CENTER ELECTION PLANS AND CHECK-IN-CENTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Facilities Use Agreement with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for use of City sites as vote centers and check-in center for November 2, 2021 special municipal elections for the following sites: Foisia Park (Gymnasium), Carson Civic Center (Carson Dominguez Room), Veterans Park (Gymnasium), Stevenson Park (Gymnasium), and Dominguez Park (Activity Room) for the vote centers, and five corresponding Vote Center Election Plans, and Carson Civic Center (east parking lot) for the check-in center, and one corresponding Check-in-Center Plan. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to execute the Vote Center Election Plans and Check-in-Center Plan. 3. WAIVE site-related fees. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Facility Use Agreement Exhibit 2 - Vote Center Election Plan for Foisia Park Exhibit 3 - Vote Center Election Plan_ Exhibit 4 - Vote Center Election Plan_for Veterans Park Exhibit 5 - Vote Center Election Plan_for Stevenson Park Exhibit 6 - Vote Center Election Plan_for Dominguez Park Exhibit 7 - Check-in Center Plan for Carson Civic Center Item No. 19. 2021-748 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE BODIES VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING FOR AN INITIAL 30-DAY PERIOD PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY) CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 21-132, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING FOR AN INITIAL 30-DAY PERIOD PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361." (Exhibit No. 1). Attachments: Resolution 21-132 Item No. 20. 2021-738 CONSIDER AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational report on various City projects. Attachments: Community Development Projects Public Works Projects Information Technology Projects Public Safety Projects Item No. 21. 2021-739 CONSIDER AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF CARSON WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update from the Commission. Item No. 22. 2021-747 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-125 APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-125, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS." Attachments: Reso 2021-125 Approving the Blanket Authority to File applications_Exhibit 1 Tap Factsheet - Exhibit 2 Item No. 23. 2021-650 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH STAGELINE MOBILE STAGE, INC. TO MANUFACTURE, FURNISH, AND DELIVER A SPECIAL EVENT MOBILE STAGE FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the proposed purchase agreement with Stageline Mobile Stage, Inc., for the purchase of a mobile stage and related equipment and services in an amount not-to-exceed $191,945.32. (Exhibit No. 3); 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed purchase agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. APPROVE a contingency in the amount of $8,064.68 (for a total approved purchase of $200,000) for acquisition of any additional equipment or accessories related to the mobile stage as may be deemed necessary by the City Manager or designee, and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to approve and execute any further purchase agreement or amendment that may be deemed necessary by the Purchasing Manager to effectuate same, to the extent the City Manager does not already possess such authority pursuant to CMC 2600 et seq., and without limitation of such authority. Attachments: Bid Register for RFP 21-034 - Purchase of Mobile Stage SL100 - RFP 21-034 - Carson Purchase Agreement for Mobile Stage Item No. 24. 2021-740 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE staff's update from the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission. Attachments: PRCAC Workplan CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Item No. 25. 2021-757 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 21-131 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, RECREATION DIVISION FOR YOUTH SPORTS OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-131, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, RECREATION DIVISION FOR YOUTH SPORTS OPERATIONS." Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Reso No. 21-131 Exhibit No. 2 SMP 3.4 - Cash Receipts Policy Item No. 26. 2021-700 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-128, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR PLANNER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-128, "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 PLANNER." Attachments: Resolution 21-128 Senior Planner (10 5 21) Senior Planner red-lined (as of 9 28 21) Item No. 27. 2021-701 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-129, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE PLANNER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-129, "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 PLANNER." Attachments: Resolution 21-129 Associate Planner (10 5 21) Associate Planner Job Spec red-lined (as of 9 28 21) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Item No. 28. 2021-750 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MISSION CRITICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC. (MCIS) FOR INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM, BDA AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE. Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the award of purchase order contract with MCIS for a Public Safety Interoperabilty Radio Solution and Carson City Hall Bi-Directional Amplifier Project for $133,525.18 and a 5-year maintenance services agreement for $79,550.00. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Bid Submission RFP 21-027 Proposed Contract 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 29-31) Item No. 29. 2021-736 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Disaster Council recommendation to resume In-Person City Council Meetings in November subject to the monitoring of COVID-19 numbers for safety. 2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE any further direction. Item No. 30. 2021-741 CONSIDER SUBMITTAL OF THE DRAFT 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR REVIEW (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. SUBMIT the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element, with modifications recommended by Planning Commission, for Review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Attachments: Exhibit No.1:Carson HE Draft_093021_watermark Exhibit No. 2: Regional Housing Needs Assessment CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Item No. 31. 2021-758 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 - October 5, 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 11