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2000 MAR 08 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION — Clerk Mortesen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member John Gaines PRESENTATIONS (a) Council Member Wernick, presented a commendation to Carolyn Hairston of the El Segundo /Hawthorne Chapter of the American Diabetes Association on the presentation of AMERICAN DIABETES ALERT, and other events and educational programs that help to fulfill the American Diabetes Association's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. (b) Council Member McDowell, presented a commendation to the El Segundo High School U. S. Academic Decathlon (USAD) Team and Coaches for their spirit of dedication and enthusiasm in accepting the USAD challenge, and for the outstanding efforts that resulted in a successful season. (c) Council Member Gaines, presented a commendation to Karen Ackland for her invaluable contribution to the economic well -being of our Community as a Member of the El Segundo Economic Development Advisory Council. (d) Presentation to the City Council of Mattel police cars — Officer Carlos Mendoza representing El Segundo Police Department. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Council Member Gaines - Present Council Member McDowell - 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 Citv 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 Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding airport matters. She asked if Council was still pursuing other cities support for a regional airport plan, and requested the balance left in the account from the LAX law suit. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE NO 1 Chuck Dedeurwaerder, resident, spoke regarding senior citizens' oppositions to the location of the skateboard park. He further requested Council to agendize discussion on this matter. Ryan Mozena, Tree Musketeers, spoke regarding the Arbor Day celebration this Sunday, and tree planting at 1:00 on Memory Row. Tara Church, Tree Musketeers, spoke regarding the possible loss of the stone pine at Richmond Street School Kindergarten playground. She urged Council to try and stop the removal of the tree during remodeling. Carla Perez, Tree Musketeers, spoke regarding the stone pine at Richmond Street School. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the articles in the paper about Airport issues. She further spoke on a new South Bay Task Force on Airport issues. She asked if El Segundo would be joining. Ryan Mozena, Katie Gibson, Megan Mozena, Josh Johnson, Tara Nazarian, Carla Peredes, Angelica Roque, Tree Muskateers, spoke on the planting of trees on Grand Ave. and expressed thanks to Mayor Gordon, Hacienda Hotel, Joe Harding, Northrup Grumman, Senior Citizens Club, West Coast Arborists, Mattel, Elyse Rothestein, El Segundo Fire Fighters Association, Ruth Galanter, Chevron, Council Members, City Staff, and the City Manager. Mayor Gordon presented a commendation to Ruth Galanter for her participation on behalf of the City of Los Angeles in making the vision "Best Day 2000" a reality. He also thanked all those who participated in the event. Frank Wong, resident, spoke regarding his request for information on the airport expansion monies being spent. He stated that he has not received adequate information. Council Member Gaines responded on the South Bay Task Force, its formation and goals. He stated it has been taken to Washington D.C. for resolution. Council Member McDowell, reported on campaigning for support from other cities for the Airport Coalition. He stated that we have 100 cities and are still recruiting more. Council Member Wernick spoke regarding saving the stone pine tree at the Richmond Street School. Mayor Gordon requested City Manager Mary Strenn respond to the amount left in the budget for the airport lawsuit. She stated for this fiscal year that there was approximately $300,000. Mayor Gordon responded on the status of the lawsuit. 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 the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE NO 2 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Proposal by Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates (RBF) to provide engineering and project management services for a Groundwater Development Program at a not -to- exceed fee of $426,900 funded from the Water Fund. City Manager, Mary Strenn gave a brief staff report. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve Contract No. 2761 with Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates (RBF) to provide engineering and project management services for a Groundwater Development Program at a not -to- exceed fee of $426,900 funded from the Water Fund. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE 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. 2. Approve Warrant Numbers 2508354- 2508715 on Register No. 10 in total amount of $842,733.93, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,246,106.05. Approved Warrant Demand Register and 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 02/05/00 to 02/25/00. 3. Approve City Council meeting minutes of February 15, 2000. 4. Establishment of a Professional Service Contract No. 2762 with Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates (RBF) to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for a proposed mixed -use and multimedia project on the 46 -acre former Rockwell International property bounded by Mariposa Avenue, Nash Street, Atwood Way, and Douglas Street. The amount to be paid to the Consultant under this agreement is $60,300.00. The full amount of the contract will be paid by the applicant of the project. (Mayor Gordon and Council Member Wernick Not - Participating on this item due to a possible conflict of interest) 5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 4153 to release Office of Criminal Justice Planning /Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) funds of $10,151 to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH S, 2000 PAGE NO 3 7. Adopt Resolution No. 4154 for the destruction of identified records in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California. The City Attorney has approved the plan of records destruction. Disqualify El Segundo Janitorial Services' RFP for being non - responsive. Award Janitorial Services Contract No. 2763 to Coastal Cleaning. Authorize staff to execute a one -year period with an option for three additional one -year extensions for a maximum total contract length of four years for both the Library and Recreation & Parks Department facilities. Fiscal Impact: Library- $21,550; Recreation & Parks - $43,950. Total: $65,500. 9. Approve Second Amendment to existing Contract No. 2640 extending the professional services contract with Cassidy & Associates for a period of seven (7) months at a cost of $15,000 per month from FY 1999 -2000 budget account 001 - 400 - 2901 -6407. Approve extension and authorize Mayor to execute amendment following review by City Attorney as to form and content. 10. Award of Contract No. 2764 to landscape architect Lawrence R. Moss & Associates for the design of streetscaping and landscaping for Sepulveda Boulevard from Rosecrans Avenue to Imperial Highway — Project No. PW 00 -4 (contract amount = $36,000.00). Authorize the Mayor to execute the standard professional service agreement on behalf of the City. 11. Adopt plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 13. Project No. PW 00 -1 (estimated cost = $345,000.00). Authorize staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. 12. Adopt plans and specifications for the replacement of volleyball courts and paddle tennis court surfaces — Project No. PW 00 -5 (estimated cost = $40,000.00). Authorize staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. 13. Recommendation to purchase two Police motorcycles at a cost of $17,220 in funds approved and available in the Equipment Replacement Fund. Authorize staff to replace two Police Department motorcycles and sent to auction the older units. 14. PULLED FOM AGENDA 15. Adopt Resolution No. 4155 of the City Council authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for grants authorized under the California Integrated Waste Management Act for a period of three years. (No net fiscal impact.) MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve consent agenda item numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. Mayor Gordon, and Council Member Wernick not participating on item number 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE NO 4 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Authorize staff to accept a $1,000 donation from Chevron for the Sixth Annual Super CPR Saturday and Earthquake Preparedness Fair, and deposit the check into the Fire Department's CPR Revenue Account (001- 300 - 0000 - 3850). No fiscal impact. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to authorize staff to accept a $1,000 donation from Chevron for the Sixth Annual Super CPR Saturday and Earthquake Preparedness Fair, and deposit the check into the Fire Department's CPR Revenue Account (001 -300- 0000- 3850). No fiscal impact. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 16. Request to approve a new downtown event entitled The El Segundo Food and Music Festival scheduled on June 10, 2000. The one -day event will require the allocation of $10,000 from the downtown marketing materials account ($6,000 for Main Street America's management fee and $4,000 to provide the necessary security, traffic control, restroom facilities and marketing materials). Mayor ProTem Jacobs not participating due to a possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve a new downtown event entitled The El Segundo Food and Music Festival scheduled on June 10, 2000. The one -day event will require the allocation of $10,000 from the downtown marketing materials account ($6,000 for Main Street America's management fee and $4,000 to provide the necessary security, traffic control, restroom facilities and marketing materials). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS, GAINES, MCDOWELL, AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS. 4/0/1 G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER Announced the appointment of Andres Santamaria, to the position of Public Works Director. H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell Spoke regarding airport issues and the coalition. Stated the City of Bell has adopted a Resolution supporting the coalition. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE NO 5 Council Member Gaines Spoke regarding the regional air space study and the Douglas Street Underpass. Council Member Wernick Spoke regarding the Fire Department response on the recent warehouse fire, and the paint spill. She also spoke regarding the CERT training. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs Reported on the successful trip to Guyamas. Mayor Gordon Reported on his and Council Member Gaines trip to Washington D.C., the air space study, and the extension of Douglas Street. He also spoke on the Guyamas trip the opening of Sports South West, and announced El Segundo Night at the Staple Center, for a Kings Hockey game. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals, who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the Citv Council on behalf of another, and emplovees speaking on behalf of their emp /over, must so ulentifv themselves prior to addressing the On, Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the air space study. She spoke regarding the budgeted monies for the airport fund. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the warehouse fire, and the helicopters that were circling the area. She also spoke regarding the buses on Eucalyptus and the light in the public parking lot on Holly and Standard. Mary Strenn stated that the airport fund balance is closer to $180,000. She also stated that the light in the parking lot was requested from several citizens, and if the light does affect residents, Edison will address this. Mayor Gordon asked if the light could be put on a timer. Ms. Strenn stated she would investigate the possiblility. Mayor Gordon announced that Mike Wyant, a member of our City committees and a volunteer for several organizations, is in the hospital with by -pass surgery. MEMORIALS - the Mother of Brian Simon of the El Segundo Herald. CLOSED SESSION None MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8.2000 PAGE NO 6 ADJOURNMENT at 8:55 P.M. to March 21, 2000 at 5:00 P.M. Cpfidy Mort c eta CityrClerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8, 2000 PAGE NO 7