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2000 DEC 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2000 - 5:00 P.M. 5:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Council Member Wernick at 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Council Member Gaines Council Member McDowell Council Member Wernick SPECIAL MATTER — Present - arrived at 5:05 P.M. Present - Present Present Present Interviews of candidates to the Community Cable Advisory Committee, LAX Master Plan Advisory Council and the Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee. Council consensus to reappoint Pat Hart to a new 4 year term of the Community Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire October 31, 2004. Council consensus to appoint Michelle L. Green to an undetermined term on the LAX Master Plan Advisory Council. Council consensus to continue recruitment for the Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee, Community Cable Advisory Committee, and the LAX Master Plan Advisory Council. CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 P.M. The City Council moved into a closed session 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 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. Hill v. El Segundo, USDC No. CV 98- 1463- LGB(SHX) 3. Venegas v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC207136 4. Phillips Petroleum, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1938 -MRP (MANx). 5. Shell Chemical Company, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1917 -GHK (RCx). 6. Jeffrey Capistran v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 038535 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(b): -1- potential case (no further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(c): -2- matters. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None. CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957.6) — Conference with City Attorney regarding contract negotiations for City Manager. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — None. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Clerk Mortesen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Boy Scout Troop 773, representing the Scout House Association PRESENTATIONS (a) Mayor Gordon accepted a presentation from the Boy Scouts of a fresh wreath, invited suggestions for Eagle Scout projects. (b) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Commendation to the sponsors, supporters and volunteers for their unselfish community service in keeping the El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner hometown holiday tradition alive in El Segundo. Accepting the Commendation was Chris Sherrill. (c) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation Kristin Bard, President of the Key Club proclaiming December 2000 as the month for "Lighting Up the Community" and inviting the residents of El Segundo to warmly welcome the El Segundo Key Club members as they judge the 2000 "Lighting Up the Community." (d) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to the Turnbull and Negrete Families proclaiming the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue as Candy Cane Lane from December 9, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. through December 23, 2000 and inviting the young and young at heart to experience the wonders of this El Segundo tradition. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 2 (e) Council Member Wernick presented a Commendation of the City Council commending Don Carter for his invaluable contributions to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and inviting all citizens in recognizing Don Carter as the El Segundo Police Department's RSVP of the Year (f) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Sue Carter, proclaiming Sunday, December 10, 2000 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as the 37th Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade, with the parade theme of "Celebrating the New Century Together... Memories of the Past, Dreams of the Future," and inviting the community to this traditional El Segundo holiday event. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Council Member Gaines Council Member McDowell Council Member Wernick - Present - Present - Present - Present - 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 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. 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. (f) Request by J. P. Sellens, on behalf of the El Segundo Police Officers Association, for Council approval and support to close off the 100 to 600 blocks of Main Street for the annual Main Street America Car Show to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (See Consent #5). Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Airport issues. Becka, Richmond Street School student, requested the Mayor pay off on his promise of ice cream. 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 Gaines to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 3 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - A Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of a resolution to consolidate and revise the City Library Department's schedule of Fines and Fees: Resolution Numbers 3589, 3911, and 4030. Mayor Gordon stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the proposed adoption of a resolution to consolidate and revise the City Library Department's schedule of Fines and Fees. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing had been done and the City Clerk had received no written communications. Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney, Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4200 RESOLUTION NO. 4200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSOLIDATING ALL RESOLUTION RELATED TO FINES AND FEES, AND INCREASING CERTAIN FINES AND FEES OF THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 4200 consolidating all Resolutions related to fines and fees, and increasing certain fines and fees of the Library Department. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. Announce appointments to the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee, LAX Master Plan Advisory Council, and Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee. Mayor Gordon announced the appointments: A) Pat Hart to a new 4 -year term of the Community Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire October 31, 2004. B) Michelle L. Green to an undetermined term on the LAX Master Plan Advisory Council and to continue recruitment for an additional vacancy. C) Council consensus to continue the recruitments for and to extend the terms of positions until filled. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 4 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. Approved Warrant Numbers 2514088 - 2514360 on Register No. 4 in total amount of $665,092.79, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $250,129.28. Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers from 11/14/00 to 11/22/00. 4. Approved City Council meeting minutes of November 21, 2000. 5. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 6. ITEM HELD OVER TO DECEMBER 19, 2000 MEETING. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance establishing Special Events Coordinator as "at- will." Adopted Ordinance 1328. 8. Approved the request for the purchase of Steelcase Modular Furniture in the amount of $17,800, waive formal bidding process, and authorize the City to piggyback on the County of Los Angeles contract. 9. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 10. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve consent agenda items 3, 4, 7 and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approve the request by J. P. Sellens, on behalf of the El Segundo Police Officers Association, for Council approval and support to close off the 100 to 600 blocks of Main Street for the annual Main Street America Car Show to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Fiscal Impact $100.00) MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the request by J. P. Sellens, on behalf of the El Segundo Police Officers Association, for Council approval and support to close off the 100 to 600 blocks of Main Street for the annual Main Street America Car Show to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Fiscal Impact $100.00) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 5 6. Pulled from the agenda the Request for Proposals from Document Imaging and Records Management Vendors for a four -phase project. 9. Status Report on the Water Well Project. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to receive and file the report on the Water Well Project. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 10. Approve the request for the retention of a consultant on a "time and materials" basis with expertise in processing technical applications relating to power plants. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve the request for the retention of a consultant on a "time and materials" basis with expertise in processing technical applications relating to power plants. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS — 11. Request Council consensus to cancel the January 2, 2001 Council meeting. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to cancel the January 2, 2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 12. Establishment of a Camp Eucalyptus Task Force to make recommendations to the Council for further action for the disposition of the Angeles Girl Scout Camp Eucalyptus — 645 California Street. (There is no fiscal impact.). Consensus of the Council was to form a Task Force for the disposition of Camp Eucalyptus at 645 California Street. The Task Force will consist of members of the Recreation and Parks Commission, representatives from scouting groups, and other such organizations, possibly representatives from the School District. The Task Force will provide recommendations to the Recreation and Parks Commission, which in turn, will provide their recommendations to the City Council on March 6, 2001. 13. Consideration of request by the Navy League of the United States, South Bay Council, for the city to become part of a consortium of South Bay cities that would sponsor a visit by an aircraft carrier, allow residents an opportunity to tour the carrier and participate in other related events. Approved contingent upon receipt of a budget and further approval by Council of the budgeted amount for the City's share. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to become part of a consortium of South Bay cities that would sponsor a visit by an aircraft carrier, allow residents an opportunity to tour the carrier and participate in other related events. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 6 H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell - Office hours in the park are canceled for the month of December. - Council Member Gaines - Spoke regarding the public session held by Senator Bowen, and about energy conservation. Council Member Wernick - Spoke regarding the recycling efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - NONE Mayor Gordon - 13. Recommended appointments to the Circulation Element Task Force. Mayor Gordon announced the appointments of Council Members McDowell and Gordon; Business representatives; Don Camph and Pat Stitzenberger; Resident representatives, Nikki Wislocky and Willard Krick. 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. 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. Bill Mason, Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the meeting with Senator Bowen. Liz Garnhotz, resident, spoke regarding the Water Well Project briefing. Gordon Smear, resident of Holly Glenn, spoke regarding a cell tower that was installed close to his house. He requested knowledge of who installed it and what process was used in the installation. MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of Former Police Chief James H. Johnson and Marion Klapper CLOSED SESSION - None MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 7 ADJOUR"ENT at 8:20 P.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE NO 8