2000 MAR 21 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Timothy Schepman, Saint John's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kelly McDowell
PRESENTATIONS -
(a) Council Member Gaines presented the Proclamation to Fire Chief Craig Pedego, supporting
the efforts of the El Segundo Fire Department, American Red Cross, Chevron, Xerox, and
Raytheon, with community CPR training and earthquake preparedness education at Super
CPR Saturday and Earthquake Preparedness Fair at the El Segundo High School, and
proclaiming Saturday, April 1, 2000 as SUPER CPR SATURDAY.
(b) Council Member McDowell presented the Proclamation to Tree Musketeers, Tara Nazarian,
Management Team, commemorating Arbor Day.
(c) Mayor Gordon presented the Proclamation commemorating the heroism and self - sacrifice of
past and present recipients of the Medal of Valor, especially Scott O'Connor of the El
Segundo Police Department, by proclaiming April 3 -7, 2000 as MEDAL OF VALOR
WEEK.
(e) A presentation by Chief Bernard Melekian, President of the Los Angeles County Police
Chiefs Association honoring El Segundo Police Chief Tim Grimmond for his contributions to
the citizens of Los Angeles County.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
- Present
Council Member Wemick
- Absent
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 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
Mayor Gordon requested an item on the location of the skateboard park be agendized for the next Council
Meeting April 4, 2000. The new location to be discussed is the grassy area east of the roller hockey rink.
Chuck Deurwaerder, resident, thanked council for responding to the Seniors Club to discuss the skateboard
park He further spoke regarding placing items on the agenda.
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Linda Spencer addressed the recruitment for the 911 Dispatcher positions.
Steve Shevlin, Athletic Director, and Dave Washington, Track Coach, on behalf of the El Segundo High
School Track Team, requested City support and waiver of fees for an Inaugural One Mile Run fundraiser to
be held on April 15, 2000.
Dorothy Kosar, resident, spoke regarding skateboard park.
William Hutchins, 329 Lomita Street, spoke regarding development of the City property on Lomita Street.
Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding the skateboard park, and the possible relocation. She also spoke
regarding the use of the elevator at Recreation Park.
Pauline Krombee, resident, spoke regarding the skateboard park.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the skateboard park.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve of the
request by the El Segundo High School Track Team for City support and waiver of fees for an Inaugural One
Mile Run fundraiser to be held on April 15, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
4/0. Council Member Wernick absent.
Council authorized the City Manager to work with the High School to facilitate the new date.
Council requested the City Manager to work with Ms. Spencer regarding her wish for employment.
Mayor Gordon also directed the City Manager to investigate skateboard, roller blades, and scooter safety in
the Recreation Park.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to read all ordinances and
resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
Council Member Wernick absent.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Request for the City Council to (A) adopt a resolution to withdraw from the South Bay Regional
Public Communications Authority, and (B) appropriate funding not to exceed $350,000 from
asset forfeiture funds for Motorola Corporation to design and build a turnkey radio system
infrastructure.
Police Chief Tim Grimmond gave a brief staff report.
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City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CITY'S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS AUTHROITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to adopt Resolution
No.4156, approving the City's withdrawal from the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
Joint Powers Agreement, and approve of the purchase of a turnkey wireless voice radio system. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. Council Member Wernick absent.
2. Report on the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program.
Council received and filed the report
Council Member Gaines asked staff to provide a copy of the report to ASNAC.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
2. Events calendar for the City.
Jim Hanson, CEDS, and Jennifer Fogg gave a brief staff report, and responded to questions.
Council received and filed the calendar.
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 2508716- 2509054 on Register No. 11 in total amount of $1,197,939.89,
and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,055,705.35. Approve 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 02/25/00 to 03/10/00.
City Council meeting minutes of March 8, 2000.
6. Approved Contract No. 2767 retaining Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the purpose of
completing a classification and compensation study for the City's Executive Management,
Mid - Management and Confidential positions.
7. Approved the purchase to upgrade the existing security entry door system from Brassfield
Communications. Previously approved funding for the Facility Upgrade project will be used
for this system upgrade.
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8. Approved the purchase to upgrade the existing video camera system from Metro Video.
Previously approved funding for the Communications Center project will be used for the
system upgrade.
9. Approved Amendment No. A to Agreement No. 2691 for Professional Services between
Prosum and the City of El Segundo to provide technical assistance for the City's computer
and networking systems at a rate not to exceed $85 per hour retroactive to January 1, 2000.
10. Adoption of the City's Investment Policy.
11. Approved a letter of support for School District After School Grant Proposal.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve Consent Agenda
items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. Council
Member Wernick absent.
F. NEW BUSINESS -
12. Proposed program to enhance City's efforts to recruit Lateral Entry Public Safety Dispatchers.
Fiscal Impact: Program results in cost savings.
City Attorney read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4157
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A LATERAL ENTRY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DISPATCHER II AND SENIOR DISPATCHER
RESOLUTION NO. 4158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES
TO THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
REGARDING LATERAL ENTRY FOR THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF
DISPATCHER II AND SENIOR DISPATCHER
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt Resolution
No. 4157 and Resolution No. 4158, establishing a lateral entry incentive program for the job classifications
of Dispatcher II and Senior Dispatcher; Revise the City's Personnel rules and regulations; Establish transfer
incentives for Lateral Entry dispatches. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
Council Member Wernick absent.
13. An Ordinance amending Section 2.08.020 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, relating to
Regular meeting times.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1317
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.08 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Council Member Gaines introduced the Ordinance No. 1317. Second reading is scheduled for April 4,
2000.
14. An Ordinance amending Section 2.08.010 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, Fixing
Compensation of Council Members.
No action taken.
15. A Resolution increasing the amount of compensation to the City Clerk and City Treasurer.
No Action taken.
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
Council Member McDowell - NONE
- Council Member Gaines -
Discussed meetings held in Washington D.C.
Council Member Wernick - Absent
16. Consideration by Council to pay off the Golf Course bonds or determine the
appropriate time for payoff and adjustment of investments.
Item held over to the April 4, 2000 meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - NONE
- Mayor Gordon -
Spoke regarding committees. Reported on cities that presentations had been made to.
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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 Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the presentation on the Residential Sound Installation project.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the skateboard park, and safety.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the proposed increase in compensation. She stated that a small
increase would be OX, but objected to the large increases.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:05 P.M. to April 4, 2000 at 5:00 P.M.
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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