City of Carson
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0609 PASTOR DONALD R. COOK II OF FIRST LUTHERAN OF CARSON AND HARVEST TABERNACLE BIBLE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0651 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0653 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0673 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. 2024-0689 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. 2024-0686 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
7. 2024-0649 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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
RULES OF DECORUM:
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)
PRESENTATIONS
8. 2024-0461 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
9. 2024-0468 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
10. 2024-0681 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY OF CARSON LA28 PLANNING COMMITTEE IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. 2024-0490 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JULY 16, 2024 (REGULAR)
12. 2024-0671 APPROVAL OF 2016 BACKLOG OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
CONSENT
13. 2024-0664 Resolution No. 24-073, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,194,906.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 174197 THROUGH 174396
14. 2024-0449 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0455 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0693 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A HOME BUSINESS AMNESTY POLICY/PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0697 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0683 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-079 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER CO. (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0528 CONSIDER CANCELING THE AUGUST 20, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0687 CONSIDER AN UPDATE REGARDING ENFORCEABILITY OF CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN CITY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0646 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 24-070 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED SALARY STRUCTURE FOR BOTH THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND GIS ADMINISTRATOR; IN ADDITION, REMOVING THE GIS ADMINISTRATOR FROM THE AME BARGAINING UNIT TO THE CPSA BARGAINING UNIT. (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2024-0672 CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) CONTRACT (C19-104) BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24 IN PUBLIC SAFETY (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0680 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., TO PURCHASE AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM MATERIALS FOR PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT /EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0675 CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) 24-15 FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0684 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH DELL MARKETING L.P. (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2024-0669 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DARK FIBER WITH CROWN CASTLE FIBER LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2024-0670 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTER COLOCATION AND MANAGED SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
28. 2024-0659 CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GENERAL LIABILITY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS THEREAFTER, TO CARL WARREN & COMPANY, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2024-0654 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $10,000 PARKS CALIFORNIA GRANT THAT WOULD SUPPORT THE CITY OF CARSON'S URBAN WILDLIFE ADVENTURES PROGRAM
30. 2024-0571 CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS (WCA) FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 (CITY COUNCIL)
31. 2024-0634 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1636 (MILLS PARK IMPROVEMENTS), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(E)(1), 15303(E) AND 15323 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
32. 2024-0637 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-072, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE M FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000; AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
33. 2024-0648 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-078, APPROVING THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREEN LATINOS AND THE CITY OF CARSON, ACCEPTING USDA FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION (CITY COUNCIL)
35. 2024-0658 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY PHASE I RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-076 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
34. 2024-0660 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION
36. 2024-0480 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
“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:
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0609 PASTOR DONALD R. COOK II OF FIRST LUTHERAN OF CARSON AND HARVEST TABERNACLE BIBLE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0651 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0653 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0673 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. 2024-0689 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. 2024-0686 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
7. 2024-0649 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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
RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions
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)
PRESENTATIONS
8. 2024-0461 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
9. 2024-0468 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
10. 2024-0681 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY OF CARSON LA28 PLANNING COMMITTEE IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
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 morethan 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
11. 2024-0490 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JULY 16, 2024 (REGULAR)
12. 2024-0671 APPROVAL OF 2016 BACKLOG OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
CONSENT
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.
13. 2024-0664 Resolution No. 24-073, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,194,906.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 174197 THROUGH 174396
14. 2024-0449 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0455 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0693 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A HOME BUSINESS AMNESTY POLICY/PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0697 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0683 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-079 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER CO. (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0528 CONSIDER CANCELING THE AUGUST 20, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0687 CONSIDER AN UPDATE REGARDING ENFORCEABILITY OF CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN CITY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0646 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 24-070 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED SALARY STRUCTURE FOR BOTH THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND GIS ADMINISTRATOR; IN ADDITION, REMOVING THE GIS ADMINISTRATOR FROM THE AME BARGAINING UNIT TO THE CPSA BARGAINING UNIT. (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2024-0672 CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) CONTRACT (C19-104) BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24 IN PUBLIC SAFETY (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0680 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., TO PURCHASE AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM MATERIALS FOR PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT /EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0675 CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) 24-15 FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0684 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH DELL MARKETING L.P. (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2024-0669 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DARK FIBER WITH CROWN CASTLE FIBER LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2024-0670 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTER COLOCATION AND MANAGED SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
28. 2024-0659 CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GENERAL LIABILITY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS THEREAFTER, TO CARL WARREN & COMPANY, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2024-0654 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $10,000 PARKS CALIFORNIA GRANT THAT WOULD SUPPORT THE CITY OF CARSON'S URBAN WILDLIFE ADVENTURES PROGRAM
30. 2024-0571 CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS (WCA) FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 (CITY COUNCIL)
31. 2024-0634 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1636 (MILLS PARK IMPROVEMENTS), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(E)(1), 15303(E) AND 15323 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
32. 2024-0637 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-072, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE M FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000; AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
33. 2024-0648 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-078, APPROVING THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREEN LATINOS AND THE CITY OF CARSON, ACCEPTING USDA FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION (CITY COUNCIL)
35. 2024-0658 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY PHASE I RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-076 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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.
34. 2024-0660 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION
36. 2024-0480 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted:
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. INVOCATION
1. 2024-0609 PASTOR DONALD R. COOK II OF FIRST LUTHERAN OF CARSON AND HARVEST TABERNACLE BIBLE CHURCH
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0651 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0653 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0673 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. 2024-0689 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. 2024-0686 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
7. 2024-0649 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
9. RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions
10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
13. PRESENTATIONS
8. 2024-0461 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
9. 2024-0468 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
10. 2024-0681 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY OF CARSON LA28 PLANNING COMMITTEE IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
14. 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 morethan 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.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. 2024-0490 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JULY 16, 2024 (REGULAR)
12. 2024-0671 APPROVAL OF 2016 BACKLOG OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
16. CONSENT
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.
13. 2024-0664 Resolution No. 24-073, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,194,906.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 174197 THROUGH 174396
14. 2024-0449 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0455 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0693 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A HOME BUSINESS AMNESTY POLICY/PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0697 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0683 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-079 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER CO. (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0528 CONSIDER CANCELING THE AUGUST 20, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0687 CONSIDER AN UPDATE REGARDING ENFORCEABILITY OF CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN CITY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0646 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 24-070 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED SALARY STRUCTURE FOR BOTH THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND GIS ADMINISTRATOR; IN ADDITION, REMOVING THE GIS ADMINISTRATOR FROM THE AME BARGAINING UNIT TO THE CPSA BARGAINING UNIT. (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2024-0672 CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) CONTRACT (C19-104) BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24 IN PUBLIC SAFETY (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0680 CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., TO PURCHASE AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM MATERIALS FOR PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT /EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0675 CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) 24-15 FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0684 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH DELL MARKETING L.P. (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2024-0669 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DARK FIBER WITH CROWN CASTLE FIBER LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2024-0670 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTER COLOCATION AND MANAGED SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
28. 2024-0659 CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GENERAL LIABILITY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS THEREAFTER, TO CARL WARREN & COMPANY, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2024-0654 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $10,000 PARKS CALIFORNIA GRANT THAT WOULD SUPPORT THE CITY OF CARSON'S URBAN WILDLIFE ADVENTURES PROGRAM
30. 2024-0571 CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS (WCA) FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 (CITY COUNCIL)
31. 2024-0634 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1636 (MILLS PARK IMPROVEMENTS), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(E)(1), 15303(E) AND 15323 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
32. 2024-0637 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-072, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE M FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000; AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
33. 2024-0648 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-078, APPROVING THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREEN LATINOS AND THE CITY OF CARSON, ACCEPTING USDA FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION (CITY COUNCIL)
35. 2024-0658 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY PHASE I RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-076 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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.
34. 2024-0660 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (CITY COUNCIL)
18. DISCUSSION
36. 2024-0480 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
20. 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.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
23. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
24. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
25. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
26. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
27. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
28. ADJOURNMENT
