City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 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 Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer AMENDED AGENDA “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. OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTON DUE TO THE INCREASED OMNICRON COVID-19 VARIANT, THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY: • Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the internet via: www.carsonca.gov or on Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/CityofCarsonCaliforniaOfficialYouTubePage • Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99) CITY OF CARSON Page 1 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE MADE AT/VIA: • Call-In: To make a live comment over the phone, call 1-669-900-6833 (Meeting ID: 310 233 4888) on the date of the meeting during the portion of the agenda entitled “Oral Communications.” There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment items ON the agenda) while the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). Please refer to the Agenda when to call in for these sessions. • Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca.gov • Written: Written comments can be placed into the metal Drop Box located in front of City Hall Written comments placed in the outside Drop Box or any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record. The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on number of speakers. While participating, please state your name and identify the agenda item you wish to address in your comments. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK): FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 1. 2021-963 BISHOP GORDON, FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER 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 CLOSED SESSION (2 to 3) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 2. 2021-943 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with David Roberts, Acting City Manager of City and its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME Local 809. Item No. 3. 2021-975 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 1 case. 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. 4. 2021-905 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF’S STATION Item No. 5. 2021-906 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Item No. 6. 2021-953 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR INCIDENT Item No. 7. 2021-028 PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY Item No. 8. 2021-954 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION MONTH CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 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. 9. 2021-972 APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 13, 2021 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2021 APRIL 13 CC Special Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf CONSENT: (Items 10 to 28) 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. 10. 2021-944 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report. Item No. 11. 2021-971 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2021 Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Cash rpt November 2021 CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY NOVEMBER 1 CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2 CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 12. 2021-789 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CALENDAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. SCHEDULE budget workshops on March 15,2022, April 19,2022, and May 17,2022. 2. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULE the public hearing to consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget on June 21,2022. 1. Attachments: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Calendar Item No. 13. 2021-921 CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - WATER CONSERVATION REBATE PROGRAM AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION 21-166 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,922.00 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. AUTHORIZE staff to submit Commercial Application - Outdoor to California Water Service for Rebates totaling $89,020.00. 2. AUTHORIZE a 10% contingency in the amount of $8,902.00 to be expended, only if necessary, to cover unforeseen conditions that may be required to complete this project. 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 21-166, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,922.00" Attachments: application_com_out.pdf PARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FOR CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE.docx Resolution 21-166 - PW1717.pdf Item No. 14. 2021-938 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational report. Attachments: Community Development Projects Public Works Projects Information Technology Projects Public Safety Projects CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 15. 2021-987 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 21-151, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF TWO CREDIT CARDS TO CITY TREASURER AND TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH A TOTAL CREDIT LIMIT OF $300,000 WHERE THE USE OF THE CREDIT CARD WILL BE AUTHORIZED ONLY DURING CITY COUNCIL DECLARED EMERGENCIES (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 21-151, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF TWO CITY CREDIT CARD TO THE CITY TREASURER AND TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH A TOTAL CREDIT LIMIT OF $300,000. Attachments: Resolution 21-151 Item No. 16. 2021-947 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER OF REGARDING H.R.5735 TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY FOR CITIES IN HOW AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING CAN BE SPENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: SUPPORT H.R.5735 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter of support. Attachments: Letter of Support for H.R.5735 Item No. 17. 2021-965 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1621: SEPULVEDA BLVD STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO AVALON BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1621: Sepulveda Boulevard Street Improvement from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard for FY 2021/22. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1621: Sepulveda Boulevard Street Improvement from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard. Attachments: 1621 - Exhibit 1 - Location Map CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 18. 2021-966 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1393-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR MAIN STREET FROM CARSON STREET TO VICTORIA STREET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1393-4: Citywide Annual Overlay Program and Project No. 1411-4: Citywide Annual Concrete Replacement Program for FY 2021/22 for Main Street from Carson Street to Victoria Street. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1393-4: Citywide Annual Overlay Program and Project No. 1411-4: Citywide Annual Concrete Replacement Program for FY 2021/22 for Main Street from Carson Street to Victoria Street. Attachments: 1393-4 - Exhibit 1 - Location Map Item No. 19. 2021-967 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1641: GARDENA BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM FIGUEROA STREET TO EAST OF AVALON BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimates, and order the work for Project No. 1641: Gardena Boulevard Street Improvement from Figueroa Street to east of Avalon Boulevard for FY 22/23. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1641: Gardena Boulevard Street Improvement from Figueroa Street to east of Avalon Boulevard. Attachments: 1641 - Exhibit 1 - Location Map CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 20. 2021-974 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES FOR PROJECT NO. 1614: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF DEL AMO BOULEVARD AND STAMPS DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE the Plans, Specification and Estimates for Project No. 1614: Traffic Signal Installation at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Stamps Drive. 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1614: Traffic Signal Installation at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Stamps Drive. 1. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Item No. 21. 2021-969 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 78226: DEVELOPMENT OF 175 UNITS RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF VICTORIA STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report. 2. APPROVE Tract Map No. 78226 (Exhibit No. 3; the Final Map") 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of the Final Map on the face of Tract Map. Attachments: Letter from County of LA dated 12-13-2021 Location Map Tract Map No. 78226 6-25-19 PC Minutes Letter from DTSC dated 7-29-21 CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 22. 2021-980 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-005, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING AMENDED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-005, "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 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER." Attachments: Resolution No. 22-005 Redline Item No. 23. 2021-982 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS FY 22-23) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Recommendation: TAKE the following action: 1. APPROVE the ROPS FY 22-23 and DIRECT staff to submit the ROPS FY 22-23 with any necessary amendments to the Second District Consolidated Oversight Board and required agencies for approval. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - ROPS FY 22-23 Item No. 24. 2021-983 CONSIDER THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following action: 1. RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: EXHIBIT NO. 1: Draft IDIF Program FY 2020-2021 Annual Report CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 25. 2021-985 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CARL WARREN & COMPANY AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR INCIDENT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-004 BUDGET TRANSFERS IN THE FY 2021-2022 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment 1 to the Carl Warren & Company agreement for contract services to administer the Dominguez Channel Odor Event claims at a flat rate of $100,000 for up to 2,500 claims, and $50 per claim for claims in excess of 2,500. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment following approval as to form by City Attorney. 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-004, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, BUDGET TRANSFERS WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT" Attachments: Resolution 22-004 Carl Warren Contract Amendment No. 1 - (Dominguez Channel Odor Event) - Partia Item No. 26. 2021-961 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SYSTEMS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-001, a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SYSTEMS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (CalTIP)" (Exhibit No. 1). Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 22-001 Exhibit No. 2 - CalTIP Board Members and Alternates as of 12.16.21 CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 Item No. 27. 2021-939 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING THE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(E) FOR A CONTINUED 30-DAY PERIOD (CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY) Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 22-002, "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 MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) FOR A CONTINUED 30-DAY PERIOD." (Exhibit No. 1)'' Attachments: Resolution No. 22-002 Item No. 28. 2021-942 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-003 CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 22-003, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 21-147 RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR (Exhibit No. 1)." Attachments: Proposed Resolution No. 22-003 Resolution No. 21-147 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. CITY OF CARSON Page 11 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 DISCUSSION: (Items 29 to 31) Item No. 29. 2021-992 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction. Item No. 30. 2021-955 CONSIDER SELECTION OF THE MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: SELECT the next Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Carson by a majority vote of the members of the City Council. Item No. 31. 2021-979 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION: CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY - METHODOLOGY, PURPOSE OF THE STUDY AND REVIEW OF FEE RECOMMENDATIONS. Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff on any department fee analysis line item that will be used to build the proposed Comprehensive User Fee Study. Attachments: City of Carson Fee Study Presentation City of Carson Fee Study Report 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 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 13