1999 MAY 18 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mike Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Bishop Lloyd Carlson, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
ROLL CALL -
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member McDowell -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the Ci v
Council on behalf of another, and ennployees 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.
Kathy Frick, resident, spoke regarding the County Animal Control facilities and the
displeasure of many citizens with the services provided.
Nancy Petit, resident, expressed her concerns with the County Animal Control facilities.
Urged Council to support renovations at the Carson Shelter.
Liz Garnholtz, resident, spoke regarding the Charette competition for the Civic Center Plaza
design, and stated that she had been unaware of the project. Also stated she conducted a mini
poll regarding the vision for Downtown El Segundo. Emphasized that she and other citizens
wanted a grocery store in downtown. Stated she had collected 200 signatures supporting a
downtown grocery store.
Sandra Mason, resident, expressed her concerns with skateboard and bicycle use in El Segundo
and the potential for injuries.
She also stated that, many times, items are addressed at Council Meetings and citizens are not
aware of the final outcome.
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Mayor Gordon stated that the City would negotiate to have the services of Animal Control in
El Segundo on Mondays and Fridays, and this person would help with licensing at City Hall.
He further stated that he was investigating the possibility of bringing the dog licensing function
back into the City Treasurer's Department. He also said that the County, City and volunteers
would assist with the operation and staffing of a satellite Animal Control facility in El
Segundo. Also stated that a community bulletin board would be developed for Cable.
Council consensus to direct staff to negotiate the services for Animal Control, investigate the
possibility of providing dog licensing services in the City Treasurer's Department, and develop
a community bulletin board for Cable. Staff to present final proposal to Council in two weeks.
A PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda
by title only.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member
Wernick to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Discussion with Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe about issues
and concerns of the City of El Segundo.
Mr. Knabe, County Supervisor, spoke regarding the County budget and
Animal Control. He also spoke on additional items facing the County in
the future.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
2. Establishment of By -Laws and an initial Operating Schedule for the
newly approved LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission.
City Manager, Mary Strenn, gave a brief staff report.
City Attorney, Mark Hensley, stated that a Resolution is to be adopted
establishing the Commission and that the City Attorney's Office and City
Clerk's Office will need to be involved in Brown Act /Agenda issues.
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MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member
McDowell to adopt Resolution No. 4114, establishing the LAX Master
Plan Advisory Commission, and approving the By -Laws and initial
Operating Schedule. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 510.
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.
3. Approve Warrant Numbers 2502603- 2502868 in total amount of $759,708.57,
and Wire Transfers in the amount of $241,040.58.
4 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK.
5. Approve Parks Division request to go to bid to purchase a Cushman Dumpster
to replace Unit 6428.
6. Accept the bid from L. N. Curtis & Sons for the replacement of the El Segundo
Fire Department Fire Hose. Fiscal Impact: $21,217.12.
7. Authorize Mayor to provide written notice to Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works by May 28, 1999, terminating agreement for the enforcement
of City of El Segundo industrial wastewater provisions and authorize Fire
Department Environmental Safety Division to assume responsibility for
industrial wastewater inspections from the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works. Fiscal Impact: Possible $40,000.00 additional revenue.
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES.
9. Approve request to re- allocate $12,500.00 of Gas Tax funds remaining in the
fiscal year 1997 -98 sidewalk and curb repair Capital Improvement Project to the
current fiscal year 1998 -99 annual sidewalk and curb repair contract. Fiscal
impact: none.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick
to approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 5, 6, 7 , and 9 . MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA -
4. Approve City Council meeting minutes of May 4, 1999.
Correct the minutes to reflect no changes to any standing committee appointments, and
the sub - committee appointment for Downtown Revitalization was changed from
Council Member Wernick to Council Member Gaines.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell
to approve the Council meeting minutes of May 4, 1999, with corrections. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
8. Award of contract for Roller Hockey Rink - Phase II (site improvements) - Project No.
PW 98 -11 to lowest responsible bidder, Green Giant Landscape, Inc. in the amount of
$59,214.00. Authorize Mayor to execute the standard public works construction
agreement, Contract No. 2695, approved as to form by the City Attorney, after
receiving County Grant approval for $20,000.00.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
Award of a contract for Roller Hockey Rink - Phase II (site improvements) - Project
No. PW 98 -11 to lowest responsible bidder, Green Giant Landscape, Inc. in the amount
of $59,214.00. Authorize Mayor to execute the standard public works construction
agreement, Contract No. 2695, approved as to form by the City Attorney after
receiving County Grant approval for $20,000.00. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
F. NEW BUSINESS -
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember McDowell - NONE
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Councilmember Gaines -
10. Status Report regarding stepping stones.
This item has been pulled and scheduled for June 1, 1999 meeting.
Director of Public Works, Ed Schroder, gave a brief update.
Spoke regarding the meetings he has attended.
Requested that a MIS meeting be scheduled before budget preparations
are finalized.
Councilmember Wernick - NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs -
Spoke regarding the projects submitted to the MTA. Reported on the Cinco de
Mayo event. Stated she has been appointed Vice President of the South Bay
Economic Development Partnership Commission.
Mayor Gordon -
Gave an update on the downtown revitalization project, farmers market, and on
a meeting he attended with the FAA.
Agendize a request to form a Smoky Hollow Task Force.
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.
Liz Garnholtz, resident, stated that there is a conflict with El Segundo Dodger Day and the
Charette presentation on the Civic Center plaza design. She spoke regarding the LAX Master
Plan Advisory Commission, and the attorneys retained to oppose the LAX expansion.
MEMORIALS - Nicky Davlantis.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJO 7Mpe(en) ENT at 8:30 P.M to May 25, 1999 at 7:30 a.m.
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