City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 East Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ Online Remote Meeting CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember Councilmember Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Jim Dear, Councilmember Monica Cooper, City Treasurer Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk “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 OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTON DUE TO THE INCREASED OMICRON 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 18, 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 PASTOR ROBERT OLIVER, HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 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 (Items XX to XX) CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 2. 2022-003 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Housing Authority to consider negotiations with Jordan Pynes and Emily Ware, Thomas Safran and Associates (TSA), with whom Authority is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David Roberts, Acting Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known as 526 W. Carson Street and 21704 S. Figueroa Street / APN: 7343-019-901 and 7343-019-900. The Authority's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Authority Board regarding price and terms of payment for the property. Item No. 3. 2022-004 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. Property: E. 223rd Street (APN 7315-012-900, 7315-012-804) Agency negotiator: David Roberts, Acting City Manager Negotiating parties: City of Carson and All Offerors Meeting Price and Terms of Payment Criteria To Be Determined by City Council. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. Item No. 4. 2022-017 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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. Item No. 5. 2022-005 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54959.9(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: Ringo, Mario v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. (WCAB) Case No. ADJ11218481, ADJ11218482, ADJ12649011. CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 6. 2022-026 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: Ellis, Andrea v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. (WCAB) Case No. ADJ12173069. Item No. 7. 2022-025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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. Item No. 8. 2022-010 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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. 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. 9. 2021-905 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF’S STATION Item No. 10. 2021-906 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Item No. 11. 2021-934 PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS REGARDING TOWN & GOWN BANNERS PRESENTATIONS Item No. 12. 2022-018 UPDATE FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS ON SEWER SPILL REPAIR IN CARSON Item No. 13. 2022-011 UPDATE FROM CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 14. 2022-019 PRESENTATION FROM TESLA ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Item No. 15. 2022-043 VIDEO PRESENTATION HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING J.R. Item No. 16. 2022-044 PRESENTATION FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT REGARDING TRANSFER STATION IN THE CITY OF CARSON 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: CONSENT: (Items 17 to 34) 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. 17. 2022-013 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Cash rpt December 2021 CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY DEC 2021 CITY CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY DEC 2021 1 CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 18. 2021-990 Resolution No. 22-006, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,646,099.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 160706 THROUGH 161029 Attachments: Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # Reso#22-006 Item No. 19. 2022-041 Resolution No. 22-01-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,748.99, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001843 THROUGH SA-001850 Attachments: Exhibit 1 CSA Demand Reso #22-01-CSA Item No. 20. 2022-040 Resolution No. 22-01-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,260.09, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001876 through HA-001888 Attachments: Exhibit 1 CHA Demand Reso# 22-01-CHA Item No. 21. 2022-039 Resolution No. 22-011, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,834,835.43, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 160706 THROUGH 161214 Attachments: Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # Reso#22-011 Item No. 22. 2022-042 CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A REWARD FUND FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF RODQUECE BEEZER (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the authorization of a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the murder of Rodquece Beezer. CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 23. 2021-919 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR INCIDENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update. Item No. 24. 2021-907 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON REDESIGNATION OF ALAMEDA BOULEVARD TO STATE ROUTE 47 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE. Item No. 25. 2021-937 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-013 TO AMEND THE EXPENDITURE BUDGET OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE III FUND TO PERMIT THE PURCHASE OF CONCRETE TRASH RECEPTACLES, TABLES AND BENCHES FOR VARIOUS CITY PARKS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-013 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET IN THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE III FUND TO PURCHASE CONCRETE TRASH RECEPTACLES, TABLES AND BENCHES FOR VARIOUS CITY PARKS." 2. APPROVE the purchase of concrete trash receptacles, tables, and benches for various City parks from Outdoor Creations, Inc ., for a total do-not-exceed cost of $69,407.69 (Exhibit No. 3). 1. Attachments: City of Carson IFB 21-18 PURCHASE OF CONCRETE TABLES, BENCHES, AND T Resolution 22-013 Purchase of Concrete Trash Receptacles, Tables and Benches Outdoor Creation_CARSON 2022 IFB 21-18 PRICING TABLE 1-6-22 Skylar_City Carson Bid IFB 21-18 Jan 2022 revised CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 26. 2021-962 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND TAFOYA & ASSOCIATES (C-21-014) FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REPAIRS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-169 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND" Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to the Public Works Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Tafoya & Associates to (1) increase the contract sum by $9,573.00, such that the total cost of the Agreement does not exceed $49,324.00 and (2) extend the Agreement term by three (3) additional months to end on April 26, 2022. 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingency, if necessary, in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for unforeseen underground construction activities that may be encountered during construction, and the corresponding bond amount to complete the work. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 21-169 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND." (Exhibit No.3) 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Tafoya Contract Resolution 21-169- Tafoya Amendment No. 1 - Tafoya Associates Item No. 27. 2022-006 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMEND THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR WORTHINGTON FORD, LONG BEACH, CA, FOR DEALERSHIP PARTS, REPAIRS, AND SERVICE ON CITY-OWNED FORD VEHICLES Recommendation: AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to amend PO #22200339 for Worthington Ford not to exceed $43,066.35. 1. CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 28. 2022-015 CONSIDER RATIFYING APPROVAL OF LICENSED TRAINING PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. MAKE the findings set forth in the body of this report, and APPROVE waiver of the bidding requirements of Chapter 6 (Purchasing System) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC), pursuant to CMC 2611(e) (Sole Source Purchasing), pertaining to the purchase from the American Red Cross as set forth in the Agreement. 2. Effective retroactively as of May 21, 2019 APPROVE the Agreement and RATIFY the then-Community Services Director's execution thereof (Exhibit 1). Attachments: ARC Pricing Agreement Agency Pricing Comparison Item No. 29. 2022-027 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE REGARDING THE "OUR NEIGHBORHOOD VOICES" INITIATIVE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update. Attachments: Initiative Text CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 30. 2022-008 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF SAND, GRAVEL AND ASPHALT FOR MAINTENANCE OF LOMITA BOULEVARD AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-012 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE the bidding requirements of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(d) (emergency purchasing); 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-012 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" Attachments: Resolution No. 22-012 Item No. 31. 2022-023 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND VENICE FAMILY CLINIC Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Carson and Venice Family Clinic; AND 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Carson and Venice Family Clinic. Attachments: EXHIBIT NO.1-1.Subrecipient Agreement between City of Carson and South Bay Fa EXHIBIT NO. 2-2.Letter from South Bay Family Health Care (dated October 19, 202- EXHIBIT NO. 3-3.Amendment No. 1 to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Cars Item No. 32. 2022-045 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON SHIPPERS TRANSPORT EXPRESS, INC. (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE Attachments: Approved Agreement CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 33. 2022-007 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE MOTION APPROVED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING THE SEWER SPILL IN CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update. Attachments: Motion Adopted on January 11, 2022 Item No. 34. 2021-686 UPDATE ON MOBILEHOME ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 35 to 36) 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 18, 2022 Item No. 35. 2022-002 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-007, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 10 (9-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 123 E. 223RD STREET (APN: 7335-024-024) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. OPEN the public hearing. 2. TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications. 3. CLOSE the public hearing. 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-007, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 10 (9-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 123 E. 223RD STREET (APN: 7335-024-024) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA" 5. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from MMVON Capital Holdings LLC. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from MMVON Capital Holdings L Exhibit No. 2 - Resolution No. 22-007 Exhibit No. 3 - Amendment No. 10 to Notice of Special Tax Lien CITY OF CARSON Page 12 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 Item No. 36. 2021-705 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REDISTRICTING OF ESTABLISHED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE 2020 DECENNIAL CENSUS ON REDISTRICTING, AND REVIEW OF DRAFT MAP #1 AND DRAFT MAP #2 Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing. 2. RECEIVE testimony from the Public on Draft Map #1 and Draft Map#2. 3. CLOSE the Public Hearing. 4. PROVIDE direction to Staff and the Demographer on Draft Map #1 and Draft Map #2. 1. Attachments: City of Carson - City Council Boundaries Draft Map Options - 1-11-22_website DISCUSSION: (Item 37) Item No. 37. 2022-038 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction. 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 13 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARSON Page 14