2000 MAY 02 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Pastor Randy Williams, Pacific Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kelly McDowell
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation declaring the month of May, 2000
Older American Month and Peter Freeman the 2000 El Segundo Senior Citizen of the Year,
and inviting all residents to the Elderfest Celebration starting at 11:00 a.m., at the Joslyn
Center, on May 13, 2000.
(b) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation declaring the week of April 30 through
May 6, 2000 as Municipal Clerks Week, recognizing our City Clerk's Department, and all
City Clerks, for the vital services they perform and their dedication to the communities they
represent.
(c) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Craig Pedego declaring
Saturday, May 13, 2000 as EL SEGUNDO FIRE SERVICE DAY, and inviting all citizens to
an Open House and BBQ at Fire Station #1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(d) Mayor Gordon presented a Proclamation honoring Ms. Jean O'Shaughnessy's Center Street
First Grade Class of 1998, the first graders who conceptualized the El Segundo Dog Park, on
East Imperial Avenue and McCarthy Court, to which the community and its canine friends
can now enjoy 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
- Present
Council Member Gaines
- Absent
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 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 bti• a fine of $250
Valerie Jenson - Draeger, resident, spoke regarding the possibility of adding rental units onto existing
property. She asked for guidance on the procedure for rezoning.
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Julie Warner of Cub Scout Pack 968C requested City support and waiver of fees to use Grand
Avenue, from Arena to Eucalyptus, on July 22, 2000 for the annual Cub Adventure Soapbox Derby
from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Kathryn Lourtie, Chamber of Commerce, announced a Job Fair, Breakfast with Don Knabe, and the
State of the City luncheon.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding street signs being blocked by trees, and being illegible.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve of the
support and waiver of fees to use Grand Avenue, from Arena to Eucalyptus, on July 22, 2000 for the
annual Cub Adventure Soapbox Derby from Noon to 5:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
Council directed the City Manager to address the issue of adding rental units onto existing property.
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 this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
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.
Warrant Numbers 2509603- 2509886 on Register No. 14 in total amount of $715,973.36, and
Wire Transfers in the amount of $898,105.17. 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 04/08/00 to 04/21/00.
2. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
3. Approved the request to sell or dispose of all personal property which has become unsuitable
for City use including unclaimed Police property. Declare vehicles, equipment and
miscellaneous supplies surplus including unclaimed Police property and authorize the
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Purchasing Agent to sell items at auction or for scrap, use as trade -in on new
equipment /supplies, or otherwise dispose of at his discretion.
4. Approve Contract No. 2782 retaining Diane R. Gladwell, CMC for the purpose of developing
a records management and imaging system and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS
6. Approved the request for proposals from interior design professionals to establish standards
for the interior of the El Segundo City Hall (estimated cost $7,500.00). Authorize staff to
solicit proposals.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, and 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. City Council meeting minutes of April 18 and April 25, 2000.
Clerk Mortesen stated that a correction had been made to page six of the April 18, 2000
minutes regarding Council Member McDowell's statement, adding the line: Distributed draft
ordinance on business incentives and requested item be agendized for May 16, 2000.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of April 18, and April 25, 2000 with corrections. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
5. Approved the Tract Map No. 52808 at the southeast corner of Richmond Street and Holly
Avenue.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs not - participating due to a possible conflict of interest.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the
Tract Map No. 52808 at the southeast corner of Richmond Street and Holly Ave. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 310. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT -
PARTICIPATING, COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
F. NEW BUSINESS -
7. Pyrospectaculars Contract.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
Contract No. 2781 with Pyrospectaculars to provide for the July 4' fireworks display Contract
amount $14,000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL
MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
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G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER -
Spoke regarding the power outage recently and the failure of the back -up generator at Park Vista. Informed
Council that approval of a new unit will be before Council at the next meeting.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell -
Announced his next "Meet the Public Day" as May 20, 2000, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at
Recreation Park by the little league field.
Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick - NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - NONE
Mayor Gordon -
Spoke regarding upcoming legislation and the votes being taken. He also reported on Earth Day. He also
stated that the Council and a few staff members will be going to Washington D.C. next week to lobby on
behalf of our City.
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 employees speaking on behalf of their employer,
must so identify themselves prior to addressing the Cary Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine oj'$250
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the new light in the City lot at Standard and Pine.
Peter Freeman, resident, stated that all residents have been issued flashlights for use in future power outages.
MEMORIALS - Alfred Carr
ADJOURNMENT at 7:45 P.M.
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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