City Council

CITY OF CARSON TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 HOUSING AUTHORITY/ 701 E. Carson Street SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ City Hall 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, District 2 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 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 periods. There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). 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 the number of speakers. 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, APRIL 4, 2023 IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA: - Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca.gov. The cut-off time to submit any email communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. - Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or in the white box outside City Hall. The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or at the white 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. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK): FLAG SALUTE: INVOCATION: Item No. 1. 2023-0268 REVEREND LUAAO LEASIOLAGI FROM SAMOAN CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITY 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. 2023-0246 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) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 2 case(s). 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. 3. 2023-0233 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON CITY OF CARSON Page 2 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 SHERIFF'S STATION Item No. 4. 2023-0249 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Item No. 5. 2023-0036 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE A. GIPSON Item No. 6. 2023-0266 PRESENTATION FROM RAY LAWSON REGARDING TAX FRAUD IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Item No. 7. 2023-0244 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT/VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (CITY COUNCIL) Item No. 8. 2023-0243 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH (CITY COUNCIL) Item No. 9. 2023-0241 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS AUTISM AWARENESS/ACCEPTANCE MONTH (CITY COUNCIL) Item No. 10. 2023-0242 PROCLAMATION RE C O G N I Z I N G APRIL AS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH (CITY COUNCIL) 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. 11. 2023-0182 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 21, 2023 (REGULAR) Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed. Attachments: 2023 FEB 21 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf CITY OF CARSON Page 3 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 CONSENT: (Items 12 to 26) 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. 12. 2023-0238 Resolution No. 23-066, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,634,721.52, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 166783 THROUGH 166982 Attachments: Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # 2023-0238 Reso# 23-066.pdf Item No. 13. 2023-0178 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update. Attachments: Community Development Projects Public Works Projects Information Technology Projects Public Safety Projects Item No. 14. 2023-0179 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report. Attachments: Planning Commission Summary Item No. 15. 2023-0236 CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A $100,000.00 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE SAFE RETURN OF ALINKA ANGELINE CASTANEDA FOR THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER DISAPPEARANCE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE the establishment of a $100,000 reward. Attachments: Flyer Item No. 16. 2023-0262 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF CITY CITY OF CARSON Page 4 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 CLERK RECORDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 20-144 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Recommendation: Approve the destruction of the recommended twenty boxes. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - 20-144 - Authorizing the Destruction of Specified City Records within t Exhibit No. 2 - Request for Permission to Purge Documents 4-4-23 CC Mtg Item No. 17. 2023-0227 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-071 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH TEVA, ALLERGAN, WALMART, WALGREENS AND CVS (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreements and Participation Forms for the City's participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. 2. APPROVE the California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-071 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary. Attachments: Settlement Participation Forms for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settl Proposed California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use o Resolution No. 23-071 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all ne Item No. 18. 2023-0230 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 1538 TO CREATE A PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE GETTING CLEAN, ZERO-CARBON CAPACITY RESOURCES ONLINE TO DECREASE ELECTRICITY RATES AND INCREASE POWER GRID RELIABILITY (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 1538 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter. CITY OF CARSON Page 5 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 Attachments: Proposed Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1538 (2023) Fact Sheet Item No. 19. 2023-0248 CONSIDERATION OF PURSUING THE NEXT STEPS TO ESTABLISH A SISTER CITY AFFILIATION WITH AWKA, NIGERIA (CITY COUNCIL). Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. DIRECT staff to meet with the Carson Sister Cities Association's (CSCA) Nigeria subcommittee to appraise the benefits of creating a sister city relationship. This partnership should be strategic and mutually beneficial. 2. DIRECT staff to draft a formal letter that will be sent to Awka, Nigeria to establish a direct line of communication. 1. Attachments: EXHIBIT NO.1-Awka-City-Nigeria-02-22-2023 EXHIBIT NO.2-Guide to establishing a sister city relationship Item No. 20. 2023-0190 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING AMENDED JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER Recommendation: Resolution No. 23-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER" Resolution No. 23-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER" Resolution No. 23-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER" CITY OF CARSON Page 6 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 Attachments: Reso No 23-059 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Information Technology Manager - Job Spec 2023 Reso No 23-060 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER Public Safety Services Manager - Job Spec 2023 Reso No 23-061 ACCOUNTING MANAGER Accounting Manager - Job Spec 2023 Item No. 21. 2023-0223 CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - SB 341 Housing Successor Annual Report Item No. 22. 2023-0234 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-064, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 TO BE “FAIR HOUSING MONTH" (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: APPROVE Resolution No. 23-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 TO BE "FAIR HOUSING MONTH." Attachments: Resolution No. 23-064_FairHousingMonth2023 Item No. 23. 2023-0224 CONSIDER THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 165 (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following action: 1. RECEIVE and FILE. Attachments: Exhibit No. 1 - Carson_CFD 2018-01 Annual Report (FY 21-22) Item No. 24. 2023-0252 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-069 TO APPROVE FILING OF GRANT PROJECT APPLICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIONS AS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF $7,000,000 IN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CITY FROM THE STATE ASSEMBLY BUDGET ACT CITY OF CARSON Page 7 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 OF 2022, AB 179, FOR CITY FACILITIES, PARKS, AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 23-069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM BUDGET ACT OF 2022, AB179, CHAPTER 249, CONTROL SECTION 19.56, ITEM 3790-101-0001(K) OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES, (20) $7,000,000 TO THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE CITY FACILITIES, PARKS, AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE". Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: Resolution No. 23-069.pdf Procedural Guide Item No. 25. 2023-0192 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH JA URBAN, INC. PROVIDING FUNDS AND TIME EXTENSION FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR PROJECT NO.1656 - COMMUNITY CENTER UPGRADE Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with JA Urban, Inc. for Project No. 1656 - Community Center Upgrade, to cover the cost of the additional work and the construction delays caused by design changes due to site conditions and supply chain issues. 2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingency in the amount of (2%) $37,137.00 for any other work that may be necessary to complete the project. 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with JA Urban, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 1. Attachments: Amendment no. 1 Item No. 26. 2023-0197 CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED PURCHASING LIMIT PURSUANT TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON BUSINESS FROM THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED LIMIT OF $40,000 PER FISCAL YEAR TO A NEW LIMIT OF $100,000 PER FISCAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 8 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2610, as allowed by CMC Section 2611(g) (cooperative purchasing). 2. AUTHORIZE the City to make purchases of materials, supplies and equipment from Amazon Business in a cumulative amount not to exceed $100,000 per fiscal year (representing an increase of $60,000 per fiscal year from the previously-approved limit of $40,000 per fiscal year), effective from March 21, 2023, to May 5, 2025, and for each fiscal year contained within said effective period, pursuant to Omnia Partners Contract No. MA3457, and APPROVE form purchase orders to be used as needed to effectuate such purchases pursuant to CMC Section 2605 in the determination of the Purchasing Manager. Sponsors: Community Services Attachments: RFP No. MG20-81 Contract No. MA3457 Evaluation Documentation SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 27) 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. Item No. 27. 2023-0251 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-062, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 115-23, THE CITY OF CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF CARSON Page 9 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing. 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23-062, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 115-23, THE CITY OF CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE" Attachments: Ex. 1, Resolution re City Council GPU Approval FINAL w finding Ex. 2, Carson 2040 General Plan Link Ex 3, Comment Letters DISCUSSION: (Item 28) Item No. 28. 2023-0253 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL) Recommendation: TAKE the following actions: 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards; 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to the Youth Commission and Public Works Commission; and 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing; 4. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act. Attachments: Exhibit 1 -April 4, 2023 Agenda Report 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 CITY OF CARSON Page 10 Housing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 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 11