2000 MAY 16 CC MINMINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2000 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present - arrived at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member McDowell -
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Present
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code §54950, et M.) 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. Roscitto v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 034524
3. Ralston v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC036223
4. Stier v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC034617
5. Hill v. El Segundo, USDC No. CV 98- 1463- LGB(SHX)
6. Williams v. Evanski, et al., LASC Case No. 99CO2571
7. Venegas v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC207136
8. In re Randall's Island Family Golf Centers, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of
New York, Case No. 00- 41065.
9. Carlos A. Mendoza v. City of El Segundo, WCAB Case No. MON239200
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) - City
Representative: Mary Strenn and Richard Kopenhefer. Employee Organizations: City Employees'
Association, Supervisory & Professional Employees' Association, El Segundo Firefighters'
Association, El Segundo Police Officers' Association, and all unrepresented employees.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — None.
Council recessed at 6:55 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Chaplain Gary Garvey, Los Angeles Air Force Base
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS -
(a) Council Member Kelly McDowell presented a proclamation to Chris Barrett declaring
the week of May 14 -20, 2000 as POLICE WEEK and May 16, 2000 as POLICE
OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY in the City of El Segundo.
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 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 on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is
closed
Bill Mason spoke regarding the proposed Ordinance and the Business Attraction Program.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the dog park and regarding Consent Item #9, Reroofing
of City buildings.
Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke regarding the airport expansion and funds being expended.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding a news item on the proposed El Toro airport location.
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Council Member Gaines responded to inquiries regarding airport expansion issues.
Council Member McDowell requested that Agenda Item No. 1, an Ordinance amending certain
Sections of Chapter 3.06 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Business Attraction Program,
be rescheduled for the June 6 2000, Council Meeting so that corrections can be made to the draft
ordinance and input received from the Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Wernick spoke regarding the Business Attraction Program, and the El Toro
airport location.
Council Member Gaines spoke regarding the Business Attraction Program.
Mayor Gordon reported on the meeting he attended regarding the El Toro airport location.
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. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Discussion and Introduction of Ordinance amending certain Sections of Chapter 3.06 of
the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Business Attraction Program.
ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA - TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 6, 2000 COUNCIL
MEETING
2. Presentation of FY 1999 -2000 Midyear Budget Review and approval of FY 2000-
2001 Budget Calendar.
Bret Plumlee, Finance Director, and Gavin Curran, Assistant Finance Director, gave
presentations and responded to Council questions.
Council received and filed presentation, and directed staff to proceed with FY 1999 -2000
Midyear and FY 2000 -2001 Budget Calendar.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
General Fund budget adjustment for LAX Master Plan Intervention in the amount of
$350,000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS —
3. Subcommittee report on City Attorney functions.
Council Member McDowell gave the Subcommittee report on City Attorney functions. He
suggested weighing all alternatives, including in -house as well as outsource options.
Suggested meeting with subcommittee, City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director and
ICRMA to evaluate four proposed scenarios: (1) Change Nothing - Continue with Contract
City Attorney and Risk Management; (2) In -House City Attorney (City employee), and in-
house Risk Management; (3) Contract City Attorney and in -house Risk Management; and
(4) In -House City Attorney with Contract Risk Management services.
Council Member Gaines requested an analysis of financial impact.
Consensus of Council to have Subcommittee evaluate options, analyze financial impact and
report back to Council in approximately 45 days.
4. Review of Golf Course Issues.
City Manager reported that due to a schedule conflict, the Golf Course Committee was
unable to meet. Item to be reagendized for June 6, 2000.
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.
5. Approve Warrant Numbers 2509887 - 2510177 on Register No. 15 in total amount of
$1,359,379.98, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $274,191.02 and authorize staff
to release.
6. Approve City Council meeting minutes of May 2, 2000.
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
8. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of El Segundo
and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for an MTA grant of $1,710,000
to partially finance the Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project and authorize the
Mayor to execute the MOU, Contract No. 2791 on behalf of the City.
9. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON AT THE REQUEST OF MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
10. Approve amendment to blanket purchase order to encumber additional funds for
professional temporary services with Library Associates for the period April 1 -July 1,
2000.
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Fiscal Impact: $21,500 (Appropriated out of FY 1999/2000 Library Accounts: 6104-
6214 and 6104 -5204. Total allocated: $29,800).
11. Authorize staff to solicit Request for Proposals for professional engineering services
for the Douglas Street Gap Closure /Railroad Grade Separation Project (estimated
cost of services $815,000).
12. Approve allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) — Article 3 funds for the
sidewalk repair project (estimated amount $13,000.00).
13. Approve the lowest responsible bid (not to exceed $36,402.06) by Westchester
Carpets for the replacement of the flooring in the upstairs area of the Police Station.
This is authorized in the Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 1998/2003.
14. Approve purchase of Park Vista Emergency Power System Renovation.
15. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the South Bay Joint Powers Agreement No. 1754
between the cities of El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood,
Lawndale, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach creating the South Bay Service
Delivery Area for employment and training services under the Job Training
Partnership Act (JPTA) and the Family Economic Security Act (FESA) and authorize
staff to execute the necessary agreements..
16. Approve and authorize a change order in Contract No. 2729 with Hazama
Corporation to upgrade the parking area within the secured police lot from asphalt to
concrete for a cost not to exceed $55,000.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
consent agenda items 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4162 authorizing stop signs for eastbound and westbound
Imperial Avenue at McCarthy Court adjacent to the new dog park.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Resolution No. 4162 authorizing stop signs for eastbound and westbound Imperial Avenue
at McCarthy Court adjacent to the new dog park. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Award Contract No. 2790 to Best Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. for the re- roofing of
buildings in Recreation Park — Project No. PW 00 -7 (contract amount = $29,480.00)
and authorize the Mayor to sign the standard Public Works construction agreement
after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to award
Contract No. 2790 to Best Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. for the re- roofing of buildings in
Recreation Park — Project No. PW 00 -7 (contract amount = $29,480.00) and authorize the
Mayor to sign the standard Public Works construction agreement after approval as to form
by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
F. NEW BUSINESS —
17. Request for City Council to continue participation in the Federal Surplus Property
Program by the adoption of a Resolution No. 4163 updating the City's authorized
representatives. Fiscal Impact — potential savings.
Mayor Gordon read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4163
ELIGIBILITY RENEWAL APPLICATION FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY
PROGRAM
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt
Resolution No. 4163 approving the Eligibility Renewal Application Federal Surplus Property
Program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
18. Contract Agreement for Tree Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Mc Dowell to
approve a cooperative purchasing agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for a one year
period, with two, one year options, using the competitive bidding results of the City of Culver
City to establish the unit costs for tree planing, removal and trimming and authorize the
Mayor to sign the City's standard service Contract No. 2788. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
19. Agreement for landscape architect services for Washington Park extension
development.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
approve standard City agreement for consulting services with Takata Associates for design
of leased parkland on Southern California Edison easement bordered by Washington and
Illinois Streets, and Holly and Pine Avenues and authorize the Mayor to sign Contract No.
2789. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Mark Hensley reported on the settlement agreement regarding Hadcock v El
Segundo, Case No. YC034979.
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Also reported that Stier v. El Segundo, Case No. YC034617 had been dismissed in
Superior Court.
20. Oral update on cable transfer and related issues.
Mr. Bradley Wohlenberg, Burke Williams and Sorensen, gave an update.
Council directed that a Subcommittee comprised of Council Member Wernick and Council
McDowell meet with Cable Advisory Committee Members Nancy Pfeifer and Pat Hart to
review cable transfer request. To report back at June 6, 2000 meeting regarding transfer of
control related to AOL/Time Warner Merger and make presentation on proposed upgrades.
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell
Reported that his next "Council Office Hours" will be Saturday, May 20, 2000, 10 -12 at
Recreation Park.
Reported on the recent success of Hazardous Waste Day.
Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick
Reported on LAX Advisory Committee Meeting and on the student summer job programs
offered by LAX. For additional information, contact Julia Abreu -Mason at 322 -4670.
Reported on the Washington DC trip and commended Julia Abreu -Mason on her efforts in
coordinating the trip.
Reported on upcoming AQMD Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs
Reported on the Sister City sponsored art exhibit during the month of June at the
Public Library.
Reported on the recent unearthing of an FAA time capsule.
Mayor Gordon -
Reported on trip to Washington, DC and the Douglas Street Underpass Project.
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Reported on LAX expansion.
Noted that the State of the City Address will be Thursday, May 25, 2000. For
additional information contact the Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of Peter and Alexei Wiltsey, and retired El Segundo
teachers Kathy Peterson and Patton McNaughton.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:45 p.m.
Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
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