City of Carson

CITY OF CARSON

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

5:00:00 PM

May 17, 2005

5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Agenda posted - Approval of Closed Session Agenda

AGENDA POSTED: MAY 12, 2005

“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)

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:

Closed Session - Ceremonial Presentation

CLOSED SESSION (Items) 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

Legal Counsel

Labor Negotiator

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

5:45 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

A. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

CITYWIDE ADVISORY COMMISSION

CONRADO AMIDAR

QUINCY BEAVER

BRENDA EDWARDS

MERCED GARCIA

CONNIE MANIO

JOSE CARLOS REAL

VENIT RELATORES

B. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

JONATHAN DEVEAUX

PILAR HOYOS

SHARRON KING

DON KOTT

TOM LOVE

WALTER NEIL

LINA PHILIPP

BRIAN RABER

MARTHA SAUCEDO

C. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

KORY BLUEFORD (YOUTH COMMISSIONER)

MANDISA BURR

MALENA CERVANTES

JAWANE HILTON

MORGAN HOMER (YOUTH COMMISSIONER)

GENEVA PHILLIPS-BEAVER

FERN STAMPS

JUANA SANCHEZ

ITELIA WALKER

D. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

JESUS-ALEX CAINGLET

JOSEPH GORDON

GEORGE MALONEY

REYNALDO MONZON

NATHANIEL RIDDICK

THOMAS RUBIO

MARY SALAS

E. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

PLANNING COMMISSION

FRANCES COTTRELL

LOUIE DIAZ

ROMMEL EMBISAN

PELE FALETOGO

MARGARET HUDSON

RICARDO PULIDO

AMADOR SAENZ

WILMA WILSON

F. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION

MARVIN CLAYTON

ENID JONES

FE KOONS

MARY LITTLE

NELLIE LUA

PERLITA RASING

SANDRA WORTHAM

G. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION

DINA ENRIQUE

EARNEST "JEFF" JEFFERSON

HARRY HOLMES

MICHELE MENACHO-POURTEMOUR

JOE MERTON

DONALD TAYLOR

TERESA WILLIAMSON

H. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

FLORANTE CABANATAN

JOHN COTTRELL

GUADALUPE GUERRERO

BRIAN PARNO

JANICE SCHAEFER

I. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD

TANCREDO GURAY, JR.

BARBARA PALMATIER

HARRIETT RUSS

JAMES SCHAEFER

RONALD SHIMOKAJI

J. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION

ESTRELLA BUMACOD

CAROL BYBEE

VRGINIA ELMO

ELEANOR LOOCK

MARGIE MAYHAMS

MARIA PILAPIL

ENRIQUE "KIT" POBLETE

MONA POROTESANO

VERGIE SEYMORE

PEGGY STILES

ALBERTO VELASCO

K. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION

BOBBY ALEXANDER

ISABELO BONOAN

JESUS GUERRERO

BONNIE LU

JOHN MANLEY

ROBERT MITCHELL

JOSE "JOE" NAZARENO

CARL ROBINSON, SR.

EMMANUEL SALOMON

DONALD SHAFER

JAMES WHITMORE

L. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO GAYE SUNADA FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AS AN INSTRUCTOR IN THE CITY'S SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAM

M. RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO KAY A. CALAS, FORMER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

N. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CHARLES "CHUCK" THONNEY

O. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT BLAINE BOLIN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

P. PROCLAMATION HONORING THE MEMORY OF MIGUEL CONTRERAS, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO

Flag Salute - Approval of Minutes

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.

FLAG SALUTE:

INSPIRATIONAL:

APPROVAL OF REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA:

Mayor/Chairman requests the audience to fill out Speaker Forms to indicate those items on which they want to speak, and turn them into the City Clerk/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting, in order to be recognized by the Mayor/Chairman. Agenda arranged so that speakers may be heard early. Council/Agency to indicate items to be pulled.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

DECEMBER 1, 2004: REGULAR

JANUARY 18, 2005: REGULAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2005: REGULAR

Notice to the Public- - Oral Comm Public

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Public testimony may be given on any agenda item as it is called and will be LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Please fill out a Speaker Form in order to be identified correctly in the minutes. The forms are provided on the podium in the Council Chambers. All Speaker Forms must be turned in to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary at the beginning of the meeting.

INTRODUCTIONS

INTRODUCTIONS (Items)

ITEM NO. (1) INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

ITEM NO. (2) INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT (Items)

These items are considered to be routine items of COUNCIL business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. If COUNCIL wishes to discuss any item or items, then such item or items should be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.

ITEM NO. (3) STATUS REPORT ON TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND (CITY TREASURER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. AUTHORIZE the City Treasurer to process a disbursement to the International Fund of the American Red Cross on behalf of the community of Carson in the amount of $5,075.00 to assist in the ongoing relief efforts for the Tsunami victims.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (4) APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT NO 990: CARSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS, REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, order the work, and call for bids for Project No. 990: Carson Park Improvements, Rehabilitation of the Existing Irrigation System.

2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) finding that the proposed Carson Park Improvements, Rehabilitation of the Existing Irrigation System is categorical exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (d) and 15301 (e).1(h) of the CEQA guidelines.

3. AUTHORIZE the staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk, for Project No. 990: Carson Park Improvements, Rehabilitation of the Existing Irrigation System.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (5) AWARD OF PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING A NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM: PROJECT NO. 1207 (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE the bid process as defined by Carson Municipal Code 2604(d).

2. AWARD a purchase contract in the amount of $409,117 to SBC for furnishing and installing a new AV system in the Council Chamber.

3. AUTHORIZE a contingency in the amount of $90,883 for the noted exclusions, which are known and necessary items of work not included in the contract, and for unforeseen work as may be required to complete this project.

4. APPROPRIATE $365,300 from the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance to cover the cost of the new equipment and construction.

5. APPROPRIATE $134,700 from the unreserved, undesignated Equipment Replacement Fund balance to cover the cost of the replacement equipment.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (6) APPROVAL OF DURHAM SUMMER TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE an agreement between the City of Carson and Durham School Services, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $33,000.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (7) HEMINGWAY PARK POOL - PROJECT NO. 1020: STATUS REPORT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (8) RESOLUTION NO. 05-061 IN SUPPORT OF LOCOMOTIVE EMISSION MITIGATION (SB 449), REMOTE SENSING OF POLLUTANTS FROM RAIL YARDS (AB 1222) AND RETROFIT REQUIREMENT FOR RAIL YARD EQUIPMENT (AB 888) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING LOCOMOTIVE EMISSION MITIGATION (SB 449), REMOTE SENSING OF POLLUTANTS FROM RAIL YARDS (AB 1222) AND RETROFIT REQUIREMENT FOR RAIL YARD EQUIPMENT (AB 888)."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (9) BOND RELEASE - TRACT MAP NO. 53896 AND TRACT MAP NO. 53896-01: NORTHERN SIDE OF VICTORIA STREET BETWEEN SOUTH OAKHILL CIRCLE AND THICKET DRIVE, DOMINGUEZ HILLS VILLAGE (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the work as completed.

2. AUTHORIZE the release of the surety bonds in the amount of $435,000 for Tract No. 53896 and $60,000 for Tract No. 53896-01.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal, surety, and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (10) RESOLUTION NO. 05-063 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR PURCHASING SPECIALIST I, AND PURCHASING SPECIALIST II (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGES FOR PURCHASING SPECIALIST I AND PURCHASING SPECIALIST II."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (11) REQUEST FOR DESTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RECORDS, RESOLUTION NO. 05-059 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (12) UNOCAL CALIFORNIA PIPELINE COMPANY REQUEST FOR FRANCHISE ASSIGNMENT, RESOLUTION NO. 05-060 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 05-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT (BY MERGER) OF THE UNOCAL CALIFORNIA PIPELINE COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CONOCOPHILLIPS PIPE LINE COMPANY."

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (13) REAPPROPRIATION OF OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS AT JUNE 30, 2004 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. REAPPROPRIATE funds to the account numbers detailed in Exhibit No. 1.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (14) REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR THE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS BLUE STAR SERVICE BANNER PROGRAM (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the concept of purchasing Blue Star Service Banners for Carson families who have a family member currently serving in the United States armed forces.

2. APPROVE a transfer of $1,790 from the city's contingency account to cover the cost of the banners.

ACTION:

DEMANDS

DEMANDS (Items)

ITEM NO. (15) RESOLUTION NO. 05-062, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,219,309.19, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 057030 THROUGH 057300.

ACTION:

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items)

Any person wishing to testify is requested to complete a speaker card, available on the podium in the Council Chambers. TESTIMONY WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON. Any subject of controversy will be limited to a total of fifteen minutes of testimony per side; those wishing to address the Council are requested to select three speakers to represent your opinion.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Items)

ITEM NO. (16) COUNCIL COMMITTEES: REAFFIRMATION AND/OR RE-DESIGNATION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES (CITY CLERK)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. REAFFIRM, RE-DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE members and alternates to Council Committees listed on Exhibit 1.

ACTION:

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Items)

ITEM NO. (17) SUPPORT OF PHILLIPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. AUTHORIZE the Philippine Independence Day Foundation to use the City seal for promotion of the June 11, 2005 event.

2. APPROVE the Foundation's request to acknowledge support from the City of Carson for the event for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the business community.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (18) STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 1.54: LOCAL NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LNAP) (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE Standard Management Procedure No. 1.54 dated May 17, 2005.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (19) REVISED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 1.55: PRESS RELEASES/COMMUNICATIONS (CITY MANAGER)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. APPROVE Standard Management Procedure No. 1.55 dated May 17, 2005.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (20) STATUS REPORT - CARSON PARK POOL UPGRADES AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

1. DISCUSS this matter and advise staff accordingly.

ACTION:

ITEM NO. (21) WAIVER OF FEES AND APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE REAL RUN SUMMER PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL (PUBLIC SERVICES)

RECOMMENDATION for the City Council:

TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE $40,848 in rental fees for the use of Veterans SportsComplex.

2. APPROPRIATE $9,806 from the unreserved, undesignated general fund balance to cover the cost of the summer youth workers for the Real Run program.

ACTION:

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Items)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

This is the appropriate time for members of the general public to address those matters under the jurisdiction of the Council/Agency, and not on the posted Agenda. Any person wishing to address the Council/Agency is requested to complete a Speaker Form, available on the podium in the Council Chambers. TESTIMONY WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, no action can be taken on these items, and there can be no discussion of the items, other than to place it on the agenda for a future meeting.

Oral Communication (Staff) - Adjournment

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

9:45 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I (STAFF)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS II (COUNCIL/AGENCY)

UNFINISHED-CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Carson City Council

May 17, 2005

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