1999 JUN 01 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. G. Kevin Taylor, Saint Michael's Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS -
(B) Presentation to Chevron for El Segundo Day at Dodger Stadium. Mayor Gordon
presented a plaque to David Reed of Chevron.
(A) Proclamation declaring June 19, 1999, as VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY
in the City of El Segundo, recognizing the contributions of those who volunteer
services on behalf of the City, and inviting the City's volunteers to a celebration
in their honor on Saturday, June 19, 1999, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at
Chevron Park.
Council Member Gaines presented the Proclamation to Sue Carter in recognition
of the contributions of those who volunteer services on behalf of the City.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
- Present
Council Member Wernick
- Present
Council Member Gaines
- Present
Council Member McDowell
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value ol' 550 or more to communicate to the Cat },
Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so adenafi� themselves prior to
addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
Peggy Tyrell, Resident, spoke regarding the Charette, held for the renovation of the plaza at City
Hall. She felt the amount of money being dedicated to the plaza should be dedicated to the
renovation of the downtown area.
Sandra Mason, Resident, requested that Consent Agenda Number 9 be clarified.
Liz Garnholz, Resident, agreed with Ms. Tyrell regarding the division of monies for the
renovation of the downtown area.
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Loretta Frye, Resident, spoke regarding the Senior Task Force. She also spoke regarding the
stepping stone agreement. Felt she was slighted regarding the distribution of the Council packet,
and felt any person serving on a committe /commision should be on distribution. Also stated that
more time should be taken with the stepping stone agreement.
Chris Powell, School Board President, spoke regarding the funding for the schools through the
bond issue and matching funds from the State. Indicated that the State had decided to withhold
funding until they could address the issue of obtaining additional funding. He further stated that
with the Mayor's help, and his and Superintendent Watkins attendance at the hearing, the
funding for El Segundo School District would be approved. He also announced the opening of
the new Middle School.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS -
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to
read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Consideration of development of a City Water Well Project, analysis of
funding options and approval of Addendum No. 1 in the amount of
$38,539.73.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, presented the staff report. Mike Rudenica, of
RBF, answered questions regarding the life and productivity of the well.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member
Gaines, to approve the development of a City water well; direct staff to
initiate the development of a detailed funding package for the use of a
Bond, including the services of a financial consultant and bond attorney;
approve Addendum No.I in the amount of $38,539.73; authorize staff to
negotiate Contract No 2698 with Robert Bein, William Frost and
Associates for project management. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
2. Status report regarding increase of services from LA. County Animal
Control.
Council consensus to receive and file report with the addition of desire for
a "no kill" policy and a concerted effort to find homes for stray animals.
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
Schedule interviews of candidates for Recreation & Parks Commission,
with filing deadline set for 48 hours prior to interviews.
Council consensus to set the date of Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 6:30 P.M.,
for interviews of candidates for Recreation & Parks Commission.
E. CONSENT AGENDA -
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.
4. Warrant Numbers 2502869- 2503125 in total amount of $1,472,933.23, and Wire
Transfers in the amount of $768,651.95. Ratify payroll and employee benefit
checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 5/08/99 to 5/19/00.
City Council meeting minutes of May 18 and May 25, 1999.
6. Award of Contract No. 2699 to AKM Consulting Engineers for professional
engineering services for the rehabilitation of the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No.
13 ($57,954.00). Authorized the Mayor to execute the professional service
agreement.
7. Adopt plans and specifications for the 1998 -99 Slurry Seal of Various Streets -
Project No. PW 99 -2 (estimated cost $95,000.00). Authorize staff to advertise for
receipt of construction bids.
8. Authorization for Lieutenant Mitchell K Tavera to attend the FBI National
Academy from October 3, 1999 to December 17, 1999 with expenditures not to
exceed $1,700.
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
10. Award of bid for purchase of a sewer bypass pump to Equipment Supply
Company. (fiscal impact - $12,215.57)
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member
Wernick to approve consent agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA -
9. Request for clarification/interpretation of the permitted maximum development
entitled for Project Area 1 of Plan B of the Approved Grand Avenue Corporate
Center project (either 150 -rooms or 64,392 square feet) as described in Exhibit B
of the Approved Development Agreement for the project. Applicant: Monitor
Development (Mr. Jeremy Andrus).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member
McDowell to approve of staff recommendations and confirm that a maximum of
150 rooms are entitled, and that total square footage may exceed 64,392 square
feet (with a limit of 95,000 square feet). MOTION PASSED BY
UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
F. NEW BUSINESS -
11. Consideration of a request from the El Segundo Employers Association for
financial participation in the amount of $200,000 in connection with the E1
Segundo Area Intelligent Transportation System.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs
to approve request from the El Segundo Employers Association for financial
participation in the amount of $200,000 in connection with the El Segundo Area
Intelligent Transportation System, and authorize $200,000 budget appropriation
funded by General Fund's unappropriated fund balance. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
12. Authorization to hire executive recruiting firm to initiate recruitments for the
positions of Director of Public Works and Assistant City Manager.
MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Council Member
McDowell to hire executive recruiting firm to initiate recruitments for the
positions of Director of Public Works and Assistant City Manager. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
13. Request for authorization to install traffic stop signs on Center Street at Holly
Avenue.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member
McDowell to authorize installation of traffic stop signs on Center Street at Holly
Avenue, and to adopt Resolution No.4115, Amending Resolution No. 4108,
revising Section 5.55, through streets and stop intersections, and a review of the
use be brought back to Council after an appropriate time. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY -NONE
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I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell -
Spoke regarding volunteers, Boards /Commissions vacancies and requested people
volunteer.
Council Member Gaines -
At the MAX Policy Steering Committee meeting, recommendations were made for next
year's fiscal budget.
Council consensus to include a $300 increase in City's contribution for next fiscal year in
City's budget preparation.
14. Consider Agreement with Chamber of Commerce regarding the Stepping Stone
Project and receive and file information respecting the Chamber's marketing plan
for the future sales and installation of the Stepping Stones.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to
approve the Stepping Stone Agreement and receive and file Chamber's marketing
plan and that the Chamber to insure that in the event of any changes to the
marketing plan, Chamber to return to Council for approval. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
Regarding the Southern California Edison reduction in Utility Users Tax,
requested a report when the information arrives. After receipt of Southern
California Edison's analysis, staff to summarize for Council where the City is in
comparison with earlier estimates.
Council Member Wernick -
Spoke regarding the impact of airports and large companies on small towns. She also
requested a meeting to discuss Council driven projects and to prioritize them for staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs -
Spoke regarding the project she presented to SLAG, for $100,000, to study the region's
major traffic arteries and identify development problems between LAX and the Port of
Los Angeles.
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Mayor Gordon -
Commented on the letter written to the LA Times in response to the article of May 29,
1999, regarding the LAX Master Plan. He asked every citizen to respond to the letter
from Mayor Cindy Greengold of Laguna Hills, critical of our efforts to encourage a
regional airport solution.
Noted that on June 29, 1999, in the Council Chamber, ROAD will be sponsoring a
presentation by a crisis psychologist, regarding response and handling of incidents such
as the recent Littlton, Colorado crisis.
15. Results of Civic Center Plaza Design Competition.
Council consensus to receive recommendation from jury and keep the designs on
display; delay decision until public input can be obtained. Public viewing and
comment to be open for the month of June. To schedule a public meeting to take
comments and questions.
Council Member Gaines stated that the design displayed would not necessarily be
the one chosen and that the architectural firm that created the preferred design
would be chosen.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals
who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on
behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a
misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
Loretta Frye, Resident, spoke regarding complaints she has received from seniors and in
particular the lack of publicity /advertising they receive.
Sandra Mason, Resident, asked if the door at the front of City Hall will be open during the
display of the designs.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:30 P.M. to June 15, 1999, at 5:00 p.m.
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