2000 AUG 01 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2000 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs
Council Member Gaines
Council Member McDowell
Council Member Wernick
CLOSED SESSION:
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Arrived at 5:05 p.m.
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code §54950, et seg.) 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(a))
1. City of El Segundo v. Bd. of Airport Commissioners, et al., LASC Case No. BC 220609
2. Ralston v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 036223
3. Hill v. El Segundo, USDC No. CV 98- 1463- LGB(SHX)
4. Valorie Williams v. Brian D. Evanski, et al., LASC Case No. 99CO2571
5. Venegas v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC207136
6. In re Randall's Island Family Golf Centers, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of
New York, Case No. 00- 41065.
7. Phillips Petroleum, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1938 -MRP (MANx).
8. Shell Chemical Company, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1917 -GHK
(RCx).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(b): -0- potential case (no further
public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(c):
-3- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957.6) — City
Representative: Mary Strenn. Employee Organizations: City Employees' Association, Supervisory
& Professional Employees' Association, and all unrepresented employees. None.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — None.
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SPECIAL MATTER —
Interviews of candidates to the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation
Board.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
make the following appointments:John Nisley and Donald Mclroy to the Senior
Citizen Housing Corporation Board, to unexpired terms to expire 6/30/04. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Deputy Clerk Domann
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Kelly McDowell
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member John Gaines presented commendations to outgoing members of
Committees, Commissions and Boards for their invaluable service to the community:
Planning Commissioners Gary Wycoff and Jim Boulgarides; Senior Citizen Housing
Corporation Board members Keith Covington and Louise McCann; Investment
Advisory Committee member Leigh Ann Engibous; Economic Development Advisory
Committee members David J. Gaulton, Gary B. Horwitz and Willard Krick; and El
Segundo Library Board of Trustees member John Vautrain.
(b) Joe Harding, El Segundo Rotary, announced the C.A.S.E. food collection and
thanked the community for donations.
Marcy Dugan, El Segundo Rotary, announced the "Movie in the Park" at Chevron
Park, Saturday, August 5, 2000.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs
- Present
Council Member Gaines
- Present
Council Member McDowell
- Present
Council Member Wernick
- Present
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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 City Council on behalf of
another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves poor to addressing the City Council
Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does
not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding Consent Item No. 9, the Downtown Specific Plan. Also
commended Chief Grimmond on Communications Center Dedication Ceremony.
Willard Krick, resident, stated that the El Segundo Residents Association would be holding a
meeting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and that Mayor Gordon would be there to
answer questions. Invited members of the community to attend.
Gary Wallace, resident, spoke regarding the tree problem in El Segundo.
Ms. Julie Bronstein, Motion Picture Association of America, spoke in favor of the proposed filming
fees and policies and procedures.
Kayla Thames, California Film Commission, spoke in favor of the proposed filming fees and
policies and procedures.
Steve Dayan, Studio Transportation Drivers Teamsters Local 399, spoke in favor of the proposed
filming fees and policies and procedures.
John Aull, Big John's Cafe, spoke regarding the opinion polls taken recently on the proposed dog
license fees.
Cheryl Frick, resident, spoke regarding animal control.
Mayor Gordon responded to the tree policy issue. Directed City Manager /Staff to talk to Mr.
Wallace to resolve his tree problem.
Mayor Gordon spoke regarding the animal control issue and the Downtown Specific Plan.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to read
all ordinance and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE. 5/0
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B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public Hearing and a Resolution of the City of El Segundo, California, finding the City
to be in conformance with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and
adopting the annual CMP Local Implementation Report, in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65089.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing
finding the City to be in conformance with the annual Congestion Management
Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local Implementation Report, in
accordance with California Government Code Section 65089. He asked if proper
notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Deputy
Clerk Domann stated that proper notice had been done and no written
communications had been received by the Clerk's office.
City Manager Mary Strenn gave a report
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
City Engineer Bellur Devaraj responded to Council questions.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4178
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING
THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt
Resolution No. 4178 finding the City to be in conformance with the Congestion
Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Implementation Report, in
accordance with California Government Code Section 65089. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
2. Proposed filming fees and, policies and procedures.
City Manager Mary Strenn responded to Council questions.
Consensus of Council to make sure policy is understood to be "flexible" and no more
restrictive than that in the residential area.
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Julie Bronstsein, Motion Picture Association of America, stated that a survey was presently
being done to determine the economic impacts on communities and she would be glad to
share the information with the City when complete.
Kayla Thames, California Film Commission, indicated that her organization would be willing
to work with the City regarding wording for policies and guidelines.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve the policies and procedures for filming with the understanding that the policy would
be flexible and no more restrictive than that in a residential area, and directed staff to begin
the process of changing current filming fees to the proposed amounts by drafting and
introducing an Ordinance on September 5, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 510
3. Review and possible action regarding the AOL/Time Warner (cable operator) change
of control.
Council Member McDowell gave an update.
Consensus of Council to have the Community Cable Advisory Committee review past fees
which may be owed and bring recommendation back to Council.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4177
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISEE
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt
Resolution No. 4177, providing for the change in control of a Cable Television Franchisee.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS —
4 Announce appointments to the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation
Board.
Mayor Gordon announced that John Nisley and Donald Mclroy had been appointed to the
Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board, to unexpired terms to expire 6/30/04.
Council directed staff to continue recruitment for vacancies in Committees, Commissions
and Boards.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
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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.
5. Approve Warrant Numbers 2511379 - 2511693 on Register No. 20 in total amount of
$909,409.08, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,410,106.10.
6. Approve City Council meeting minutes of July 18 and 24, 2000.
7. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS.
8. Receive and file report on FY 2000 -2001 revenue forecast and assumptions.
9. PULLED DUE TO A POSSIBLE OF CONFLICT BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS
10. Approve participation in the Federal Surplus Property program by the adoption of a
Resolution No. 4176 updating the City's authorized representatives. Fiscal impact —
potential savings.
11. Adoption of plans and specifications for the refurbishment of Recreation Park
restrooms — Project No. PW 00 -3 (estimated cost = $61,500.00) and authorize staff
to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids.
12. Award of Contract No. 2810 to Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth for professional
services to conduct bond counsel services for the Water Well Project (fiscal impact =
$27,000 to $33,000) and authorize the Mayor to execute the standard professional
service agreement on behalf of the City.
13. Award of Contract No. 2811 to Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates for professional
services to conduct financial advisory services for the Water Well Project (fiscal
impact = $25,000 to $32,500) and authorize the Mayor to execute the standard
professional service agreement on behalf of the City.
14. Approve Agreement, Contract No. 2812, with Freeman Alternative Resources, Inc.
which will provide a Construction Project Coordinator to focus on potential problem
areas for the City during construction of the West Basin Municipal Water District's
Pipeline Project (estimated cost $53,333.00) and authorize the Mayor to execute the
standard professional service agreement on behalf of the City.
15. Award Contract No. 2813 to PMW Associates for professional services to provide an
organizational audit of the Department of Public Works (fiscal impact = $13, 650) and
authorize the Mayor to execute the standard professional service agreement on
behalf of the City.
16. Award Contract No. 2814 to Chelsea Design Group for professional services to
provide design services for El Segundo City Hall interior design standards (fiscal
impact = $7,500) and authorize the Mayor to execute the standard professional
service agreement on behalf of the City.
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17. Approve agreement, Contract No. 2808, with AKM Consulting Engineers for
professional engineering services for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Pump
Stations No. 4 (1501 East Holly Avenue) and No. 5 (737 Center Street). (Estimated
cost of services $71,285) and authorize the Mayor to execute the standard
professional service agreement on behalf of the City.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
approve consent agenda items 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. Declare Engine 35 (Unit #3344) surplus.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs requested that Engine 35 be removed from the surplus
inventory and be made available to El Segundo's Sister City, Guaymas, Mexico.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
remove Engine 35, Unit #3344, from surplus and make it available to El Segundo's
Sister City, Guaymas, Mexico. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
9. Adopt Ordinance No.1319 approving the Downtown Specific Plan. The Plan area
generally encompasses the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of
Richmond Street, and abutting properties on Grand Avenue. [Environmental
Assessment No. EA -474 (Mitigated Negative Declaration), General Plan Amendment
No. 99 -2, Zone Change No. 99 -2 and Zone Text Amendment No. 99 -5] Applicant:
City of El Segundo. Property owners: Various
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
Adopt Ordinance No.1319 approving the Downtown Specific Plan. MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON,
COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE;
ABSENT: NONE; MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO A
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 4/0
F. NEW BUSINESS —
18. Ordinance No. 1235, which establishes storm water and urban runoff pollution
prevention controls, requires modification to meet the recently approved Standard
Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) requirements (no fiscal impact).
Andy Santamaria, Director of Public Works, gave a report.
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City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1320
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING ORDINANCE NO. 1235
WHICH ESTABLISHED STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF
POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS
Council Member introduced Ordinance No. 1320
19. Consideration of an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration
of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of El
Segundo providing Section 21362.2 (3% at 50 Full Formula) for local Police
members as required by the El Segundo Police Officers' Association 2000 -03
Memorandum of Understanding.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve Resolution No. 4175 approving an amendment to the contract between the Board
of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City
Council of the City of El Segundo and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certification of
Member Contribution Rate. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1321
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM.
Council Member Wernick introduced Ordinance No. 1321
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
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H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
Announced a settlement agreement, Los Angeles Superior Court case number YC 034524,
Leonard Roscitto and Flaherty Roscitto v. City of El Segundo Police Department and Rex
Fowler.
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell -
Reported on last night's FAA meeting.
Council Member Gaines -
Spoke regarding recent FAA meetings and transportation issues and animal control.
Council Member Wernick -
Spoke regarding consulting /contract book, and recent Cable problems. Indicated
that Director of Recreation and Parks could be contacted for Time Warner customer
service numbers.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs -
Spoke regarding the Movie in the Park Saturday, August 5, 2000 at Chevron Park.
Reminded the Community that Guaymas Sister City visitors will be here August 10-
15, 2000 and invited the community to participate in planned events.
Mayor Gordon —
Spoke on the FAA meeting last night and COG meeting next Thursday.
Noted that he would be speaking at the Residents Association meeting Wednesday,
August 3, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
Reminded the Community of the August 12, 2000 Car Show.
Noted that he would not be at the City Council Meeting on August 15th because he
would be attending the Democratic Convention as a Delegate.
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
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punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item
not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding traffic problems and the concert in the park on Saturday.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding downtown revitalization.
MEMORIALS — Eve Phillips, long time resident and active community member and Kati Geissert,
long time Mayor of the City of Torrance.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:30 p.m.
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Cathy Domann
Deputy City Clerk
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