CITY OF CARSON
701 East Carson Street
Online Remote Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jim Dear, Mayor Pro Tem
Cedric L. Hicks, District 3 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk
Jawane Hilton, District 1 Councilmember
Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Monica Cooper, City Treasurer
AMENDED AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY /HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK):
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
BISHOP GORDON, FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN
CENTER
2021-9631.Item No.
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)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
2021-9432.Item No.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2021-9753.Item No.
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)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON
SHERIFF’S STATION
2021-9054.Item No.
REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
2021-9065.Item No.
PRESENTATIONS
UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR
INCIDENT
2021-9536.Item No.
PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY
2021-0287.Item No.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION MONTH
2021-9548.Item No.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/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:
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 13, 2021 CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
2021-9729.Item No.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
2021 APRIL 13 CC Special Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf Attachments:
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.
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS
(CITY COUNCIL)
2021-94410.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR
AGENCY-MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2021
2021-97111.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
Cash rpt November 2021
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY NOVEMBER 1
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2
Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CALENDAR FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WORKSHOPS
AND PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL)
2021-78912.Item No.
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. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Calendar Attachments:
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)
2021-92113.Item No.
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"
application_com_out.pdf
PARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FOR CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE.docx Resolution 21-166 - PW1717.pdf
Attachments:
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
2021-93814.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational report.
Community Development Projects
Public Works Projects
Information Technology Projects
Public Safety Projects
Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council 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)
2021-98715.Item No.
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.
Resolution 21-151 Attachments:
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)
2021-94716.Item No.
Recommendation: SUPPORT H .R.5735 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter of support.
Letter of Support for H.R.5735 Attachments:
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)
2021-96517.Item No.
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.
1621 - Exhibit 1 - Location Map Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
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)
2021-96618.Item No.
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.
1393-4 - Exhibit 1 - Location Map Attachments:
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)
2021-96719.Item No.
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.
1641 - Exhibit 1 - Location Map Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
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)
2021-97420.Item No.
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. Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map Attachments:
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)
2021-96921.Item No.
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.
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
Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council 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)
2021-98022.Item No.
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."
Resolution No. 22-005
Redline
Attachments:
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)
2021-98223.Item No.
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.
Exhibit No. 1 - ROPS FY 22-23 Attachments:
CONSIDER THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020-2021, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 66006 (CITY COUNCIL)
2021-98324.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
EXHIBIT NO. 1: Draft IDIF Program FY 2020-2021 Annual Report Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council 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)
2021-98525.Item No.
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"
Resolution 22-004
Carl Warren Contract Amendment No. 1 - (Dominguez Channel Odor Event) - Partially Signed EX 2 Attachments:
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE TO THE
CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SYSTEMS JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY (CITY COUNCIL)
2021-96126.Item No.
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).
Exhibit No. 1 - Resolution No. 22-001
Exhibit No. 2 - CalTIP Board Members and Alternates as of 12.16.21 Attachments:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
C O N S I D E R A D O P T I N G A R E S O L U T I O N
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)
2021-93927.Item No.
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)''
Resolution No. 22-002 Attachments:
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-003
CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ
CHANNEL ODOR (CITY COUNCIL)
2021-94228.Item No.
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)."
Proposed Resolution No. 22-003
Resolution No. 21-147
Attachments:
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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council DISCUSSION: (Items 29 to 31)
COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)2021-99229.Item No.
Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.
CONSIDER SELECTION OF THE MAYOR
PRO-TEMPORE (CITY COUNCIL)
2021-95530.Item No.
Recommendation: SELECT the next Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Carson by a majority vote of the members of the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION :
CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY -
METHODOLOGY, PURPOSE OF THE STUDY AND
REVIEW OF FEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
2021-97931.Item No.
Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff on any department fee analysis line item that will be used to build the proposed Comprehensive User Fee Study.
City of Carson Fee Study Presentation
City of Carson Fee Study Report
Attachments:
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
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT