1996 JUL 16 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION given by Reverend Timothy Schepman, Saint John's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Gordon
PRESENTATIONS -NONE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs- Present
Mayor ProTem Wemick- Present
Councilman Weston- Present
Councilwoman Friedkin- Present
Councilman Gordon - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute
limit total) Eight individuals addressed the City Council.
Nancy Jacobson, Sister City President announced Sister City Queen and Princess crowning
ceremonies will be held 6:00 p.m. on July 26, 1996, and requested pulling Consent Agenda Item #5.
Liz Gamholtz addressed flyers distributed in town and commented on the National Fire Code and
OSHA regulations.
Ron Swanson, Babe Ruth League stated the league would be commencing on July 31, 1996 and
submitted their schedule for the Clerk to distribute.
Marsha Pumel, President Chamber of Commerce introduced herself and invited the City Council and
public to attend the Chambers mixer to be held this Thursday.
Sally Mau, Chair for DESI stated support for Stuft Pizza's outdoor dining request.
Jim Boulgarides, Bungalow stated support of fourth firefighter.
Dennis Sylvester, 443 Eucalyptus commented on FEMA and earthquakes, and then submitted some
articles for the Clerk to distribute to the council.
Kevin Rehm, President Firefighter's Association addressed the budget requesting the opportunity to
use existing funds to fund new position.
Mayor Jacobs asked if there were any other individuals wishing to speak under public
communications. No one wished to address the Council and public communications was closed.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
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B.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 510.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Continued Public Hearing on FY 96/97 Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriations Limit,
Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended.
Mayor Jacobs stated this was the time and placed hereto fixed for a continued public
hearing on FY 1996/97 operating budget and five -year capital improvement plan and
adoption of resolutions approving appropriations limit, preliminary budget as amended,
and capital improvement plan as amended. She asked if proper noticing of the
continued public hearing was done in a timely manner, and whether any written
communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman stated the public
hearing notice was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and the
continued public hearing notice was posted by the City Clerk's Office, and no written
communications had been received by the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Jacobs opened the continued public hearing for comments.
Kevin Rehm and Liz Gamholtz both addressed the fourth firefighter request for Engine
33.
Planning and Building Safety: No changes made.
Public Works: No changes made
Special Funds:
Water Works Fund: Discussion ensued on whether the reserves are sufficient would
the City need capital if they held it for six months and readdress the rate increase; City
Manager Morrison responded it depends on rate stabilization fund. Public Works
Director to come back later.
Asset Forfeiture Fund: No changes made.
Recreation and Parks: No changes made.
Economic Development:
Mayor ProTem Wemick requested agendizing under her name for the next meeting,
discussion and possible action regarding adding the Economic Development Director
to Ordinance 1220.
Sister City Organization: No changes made
Fire Department:
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to discuss
Engine 33 and fourth firefighter position. Discussion call by Councilman Weston.
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Councilman Gordon asked to delay this item in order to give Fire Chief Nielson two
weeks to meet with interdepartment to work out a solution regarding this debate
regarding staffing of Engine 33. He asked Chief Nielson whether he felt this additional
time would be helpful; Fire Chief Nielson responded that he was willing to do whatever
the City Council directs him to do.
Councilman Weston commented on the City of Manhattan Beach with a population of
33,000 having nine firefighters verses the City of El Segundo with only a population of
15,000 having 17 firefighters.
Mayor Jacobs felt it was a staffing issue and not a budget issue.
Discussion ensued regarding the recent flyers and the public's safety.
Mayor Jacobs called the question: MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE 2/2/1: AYES - MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN GORDON;
NOES - MAYOR JACOBS AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN; ABSTENTIONS -
COUNCILMAN WESTON.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to allocate
additional positions to Engine 33 from Fire Department budget revenues. Mayor
Jacobs asked for discussion stating she would not direct the Fire Chief on how to staff
his department and allocate reserves, and felt it was a staffing issue not a budget
issue.
Mayor Jacobs called the question: MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE 21211 - AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN GORDON;
NOES: MAYOR JACOBS AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN; ABSTENTIONS:
COUNCILMAN WESTON.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Sepulveda Widening Landscaping and Fire Station #2:
MOVED by Councilman Gordon cut the 1997 -98 Fire Station #2 and save $2.5 million.
Councilwoman Friedkin stated should Council cut the budget for FY 1997/98 then they
would need to review and address other issues.
MOTION WITHDRAWN BY COUNCILMAN GORDON.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to remove
the $20,000 for FY 1996/97 on the Sepulveda Widening Landscaping. Discussion
ensued. SECONDED WITHDRAWN BY COUNCILMAN GORDON. MOTION DIED
DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
City Attorney Dolley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 3973
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1996197.
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MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt
Resolution Number 3973 FY 1996/97 Operating Budget (including Library changes in
staff report and bringing salaries back at a later date when labor negotiations are
complete). Discussion called by Councilman Gordon regarding the City Attorney's
budget.
Mayor Jacobs called the question: MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE 311N1 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN; NOES: COUNCILMAN GORDON; ABSTENTIONS:
MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK.
City Attorney Dolley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 3974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996197.
MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt
Resolution Number 3974 Appropriations Limit For FY 1996/97 as presented. MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 31111 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBS,
COUNCILMAN WESTON AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN; NOES: COUNCILMAN
GORDON; ABSTENTIONS: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK.
City Attorney Dolley read title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 3975
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 199612000.
City Attorney Dolley stated the resolution was up for adoption with the correction to
Page 1 to read "Fiscal Years 1996/2000" instead of "1995 ".
MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt
Resolution Number 3975 FY 1996/2001 Capital Improvement Budget (with correction
to title in the resolution "1996" instead of "1995" MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN GORDON,
COUNCILMAN WESTON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN; NOES: MAYOR
PROTEM WERNICK.
City Attorney Dolley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 3977
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR THE JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER, DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR, RECREATION COORDINATOR,
WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR AND WATER SUPERVISOR.
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MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt
Resolution Number 3977 - Salary ranges for reclassified positions in the FY 1996/97
Budget. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
2. Public Hearing to amend various sections of the Zoning Code and the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan (Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code) related to the height of open
work fences, provisions for inter -modal transit facilities in the Open -Space (O -S) Zone,
motion picture /television production facilities, the Administrative Use Permit process,
outdoor dining regulations in non - residential zones, adult use zoning regulations,
compact parking requirements, and various definitions (EA -376A and ZTA 96 -1A).
Applicant: The City of El Segundo.
Mayor Jacobs announced this was a public hearing to amend various sections of the
Zoning Code and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (Title 20 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code) related to the height of open work fences, provisions for inter -modal
transit facilities in the Open -Space (O -S) Zone, motion picture /television production
facilities, the Administrative Use Permit process, outdoor dining regulations in non-
residential zones, adult use zoning regulations, compact parking requirements, and
various definitions (EA -376A and ZTA 96 -1A). Applicant: The City of El Segundo, and
asked whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner and whether any written
communications had been received. Deputy City Clerk Freeman stated noticing was
done by the Planning and Building Safety Department, and no written communications
had been received by the Clerk's Office.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing for comments. No one wished to address the
City Council.
City Manager Morrison suggested Council continue the public hearing due to the late
hour and the issue to be discussed.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue
the public hearing to August 5, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 510.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
An Ordinance of the City of El Segundo amending Title 2, Chapter 2.29 of the El
Segundo Municipal Code by adding Sections 2.29.080, 2.29.085, 2.29.090 and
2.29.095, to require registration of City lobbyists and disclosure of lobbyist status when
communicating with City officials, employees and agents.
City Attorney Dolley read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1256
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 2.29 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
SECTIONS 2.29.080, 2.29.085, 2.29.090 AND 2.29.095 TO REQUIRE
REGISTRATION OF CITY LOBBYISTS AND DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST
STATUS WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH CITY OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES
AND AGENTS.
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MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt
Ordinance No. 1256. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 -
AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN; NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK.
2. Review results of bid #9602, Leased Water Rights, and in light of no bids being
received, take appropriate action.
City Manager Morrison gave a brief overview.
MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve
the Director of Public Works to negotiate with any interested parties regarding the
possible leasing of adjudicated water rights to 953 acre feet of non potable water
located under the City. MOTION PASSED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. A. Announcement of appointees to Recreation and Parks Commission and El
Segundo Library Board of Trustees.
B. Status of current recruitment for applicants to Aviation Safety & Noise
Abatement Committee, Economic Development Advisory Council, El Segundo
Library Board of Trustees, El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Board, Planning
Commission and Wall of Honor Committee.
C. Notice of vacancies on the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee
and the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee.
Mayor Jacobs announced William McCaverty was appointed to the Recreation and
Parks Commission for a term of four years from June 1, 1996 to May 30, 2000, and
Charles Pulci was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years
from July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1999.
MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to extend all
expired terms of office on CCBs until positions are filled. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4/1 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON,
COUNCILMAN GORDON AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR PRO
TEM WERNICK.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue
recruitment for applicants to the Aviation Safety & Noise Abatement Committee,
Economic Development Advisory Council, El Segundo Library Board of Trustees, El
Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Board, Planning Commission and Wall of Honor
Committee. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES:
MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK.
Council consensus to schedule Interviews of candidates to CCBs at a later date.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to commence
recruitment for upcoming vacancies on the Capital Improvement Program Advisory
Committee and the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
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2. Planning Commission request for the City Council to consider a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Text Amendment to evaluate modifications to local street
access from Sepulveda Boulevard and to modify the front and rear yard setback
requirements in the Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone, respectively.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick;
the item to their meeting of August 5,
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
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SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to move
1996 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a
call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next
heading of business.
1. Warrant Numbers 231760 - 231922 on Demand Register Summary Number 53 in total amount
of $592,621.41.
Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments.
2. Warrant Numbers 231923 - 232045 on Demand Register Summary Number 1 in total amount of
$298,706.82, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $137,206.33.
Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 06130/96 to 07/05/96.
3. City Council meeting minutes of July 2, 1996.
Approved.
4. Final acceptance of Smoke Testing of Storm Drains, Project No. 96 -1 (final contract amount
$17,464.44).
Accepted the work as complete; authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of
Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS.
6. Request to approve the proposed "Summer Youth Program" designed for El Segundo at -risk
youth, ages 10 -14, with expenditures not to exceed $2,000.00 in hard cost grant funds.
Approved the Summer Youth Program and accepted $2,000 grant.
7. Request City Council approve the purchase of one rescue ambulance vehicle using equipment
replacement funds from fiscal year 1996/97, not to exceed $122,000.
Accepted the proposal from Wheeled Coach and authorized purchase.
8. Replacement of Bucket Truck in Parks Division. Fiscal impact $102,828.
Authorized staff to prepare specifications and advertise for bids.
9. Request Council approval to provide training for one Guaymas police officer and one
Guaymas firefighter, for a period of approximately three weeks.
Approved participation with the El Segundo Sister City Association in providing public safety
training to one Guaymas police officer and one firefighter, from approximately July 24th to
August 16, 1996.
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve Consent
Agenda Item Numbers 1,2,3,4,6,7,8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. Disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment.
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Nancy Jacobson, President Sister City Association asked Council to hold this item off in order
to give their Sister City Guaymas the opportunity to bid on the item. Discussion followed with
the City Manager stating that Guaymas would have the opportunity because they would be
here prior to the bid process opening.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to declare
vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize staff to sell at auction, or sell for scrap as
recommended. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
10. Adoption of a resolution consistent with Council direction of July 2, 1996 to deny the appeal of
the Planning Commission decision, thereby denying Environmental Assessment EA -386 and
Variance 96 -1 to allow construction of a new two -story 3,500 square foot house in the Two-
Family Residential (R -2) Zone with a 20 foot front setback, instead of 25 feet, as required by
Section 20.22.060 (D -1) of the El Segundo Municipal Code, located at 520 East Grand
Avenue.
Mayor ProTem Wemick questioned whether anything would change during the workshop; City
Manager Morrison responded that this resolution was only memorializing the Council's
decision on July 2, 1996.
City Attorney Dolley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 3979
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, THEREBY DENYING
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -386 AND VARIANCE 96 -1 TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO -STORY 3,500 SQUARE FOOT HOUSE WITH A 20
FOOT FRONT SETBACK AT 520 EAST GRAND AVENUE. PETITIONED BY MITE AND
SUZANNE RISTOVSKI.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt Resolution
Number 3979. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: MAYOR
JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
1. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo Amending Chapter 9.08,
Sections 9.08.010 and 9.08.020 and adding Sections 9.08.030, 9.08.040, and 9.08.050
of the El Segundo Municipal Code to prohibit any person under the age of 18 and
subject to compulsory school from loitering between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:30
p.m. with certain exceptions; and prohibit any person under the age of 18 from loitering
after 10:00 p.m. until sunrise; and authorize cost recovery for said violations.
Police Chief Grimmond presented a brief report to Council
City Attorney Dolley read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1259
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING
CHAPTER 9.08, SECTIONS 9.08.010 AND 9.08.020 AND ADDING SECTIONS 9.08.030,
9.08.040, AND 9.08.050 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ANY
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PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL FROM
LOITERING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 AM AND 1:30 PM WITH CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS; AND PROHIBIT ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 FROM LOITERING
AFTER 10:00 PM UNTIL SUNRISE; AND AUTHORIZE COST RECOVERY FOR SAID
VIOLATIONS.
MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1259
2. Revocable License Agreement between the City and Mr. John McClain to permit
placement of tables and chairs upon the public right -of -way for the Stuft Pizza
restaurant at 400 Main Street.
Councilwoman Friedkin asked staff to look at the Sepulveda Boulevard mall where an
establishment has outside dining tables and the mess being left in the area.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of
Revocable License Agreement Number 2455 between the City and Mr. John McClain
to permit placement of tables and chairs upon the public right -of -way for the Stuft Pizza
restaurant at 400 Main Street.
3. Request the City Council to approve the purchase of the West Covina Records
Management System and hardware upgrades in the amount not to exceed
$188,219.86 from Asset Forfeiture Funds.
Police Chief Grimmond presented a brief report to Council. Discussion followed
regarding issued and concerns with the contract.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
approve the purchase and software upgrades; to direct staff to make sure certain
issues and concerns are addressed in the contract, and for the contract to be brought
back to the council for approval.
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
1. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilman Gordon -
1. Consideration to bring the position of City Attorney in- house.
Councilman Gordon stated he wanted to address the information he had handed out to
the Council previously.
Councilman Weston asked Council if they agreed with releasing their closed session
decision; Council concurred. Councilman Weston stated the Council had decided to
appoint Councilwoman Friedkin and Councilman Gordon to a subcommittee to review
this subject. Discussion followed.
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MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve
subcommittee of Councilwoman Friedkin and Councilman Gordon, and for them to
meet and review issues and then to bring the matter back for Council discussion and
possible action. Councilman Gordon called for discussion stating he would like to
present his report this evening; Mayor Jacobs, Councilman Weston and Councilwoman
Friedkin stated they would have preferred to have all of the materials prior to the
meeting. Councilman Gordon stated he had already previously done that, and
Councilwoman Wemick stated the new material was what she had prepared using
Councilman Gordon's material.
Councilman Gordon stated he would like the City Clerk's Office to make sure they
place all documents in the City Council packets for any items that are continued or
moved to another meeting during the future.
Mayor Jacobs called the question: MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE 312 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON, AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND
COUNCILMAN GORDON.
2. Median Strip on Imperial Highway.
Councilman Gordon stated he had discussions with Ruth Galanter and City of Los
Angeles Engineer to tentatively recommend turning over cleanup and landscaping to El
Segundo.
Mayor Jacobs commented she had also been having discussions and would report on
any progress of other efforts in this regard at a future date.
Councilman Weston - NONE
Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Wemick request Council amend Ordinance 1220 to include Economic
Development as a department in the City and to agendize this under her name for August 6, 1996.
Mayor Jacobs request to agendize August 6, 1996 how the Council reports on
agendized items should be provided, deadlines for same, related issues.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) - NONE
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION: The City Council moved into a closed session at 11:30 p.m.pursuant to
applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code §54950, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City Attorney on
potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under Gov't Code §54957
(Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(a))
City of Los Angeles v. City of El Segundo (SanDist). LASC Case No. BC 034185
City of El Segundo v. LAX, LASC Case No. BC 130859 (RSI)
Prosk v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BS 037940
Marion v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC 049301
City of El Segundo v. LAX, LASC Case No. BC 130859 (RSI)
Bue et al v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC 137060 - Claims 95- 09;12;18;19
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Reinbold /Hawk v.El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 025220 - Claimx 95 -15;34
Siadek et al. v.El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 025264 - Claims 95- 17;23;16;24;32;28;33;31
Hayes v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 026659 (95 -42)
Kilroy v.El Segundo, LASC Case No. BS 034343
Greffon/Mosleh v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No.YC 025903
Fedje v. City of El Segundo, et al., LASC Case No.BC 142253
Effler v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YCO24170
Edwards v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 017963
Gordon v. City of El Segundo, LASSC Case No. YC 021334
Skarich v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 023866
Allison v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YCO21971
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(b): 7 potential cases (no further public
statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(c): 6 matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957). City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957.6) - Police Officers Association;
Firefighters Association; Management; Mid - Management $ Confidential Employees. Brenda Diederichs,
Negotiator
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT at 1:00 a.m. on July 17, 1996 to August 5, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
J Lor Freeman, Deputy City Clerk
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