2000 NOV 08 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Council Member Gaines
Council Member McDowell
Council Member Wernick
SPECIAL MATTER:
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
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1. Appoint Mary Strenn, City Manager, as real estate negotiator with Edison
representatives with respect to property owned by Edison in the City of El Segundo
(Parcel 4138- 029 -801).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to appoint City
Manager, Mary Strenn, as real estate negotiator with Edison representatives with respect to
property owned by Edison in the City of El Segundo (Parcel 4138- 029 -801). MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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. 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
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.
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DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957.6) —
City Representative: Mary Strenn. Employee Organization: All unrepresented employees.
City Representative: City Attorney, Mark Hensley. Employee Organization: City Manager
Contract.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — Discussion
with City Representative, Mary Strenn with respect to property owned by Edison located in the City
of El Segundo (Parcel 4138- 029 -081).
Council recessed at 6:55 P.M. and reopened at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Bishop Michael Briney, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Pedego declaring
the period of November 8, 2000 through December 18, 2000 as the SPARK OF
LOVE CAMPAIGN and encouraging community support for this holiday program for
toys and non - perishable foods for disadvantaged and displaced families.
(b) Council Member Gaines presented a Commendation to Ron Holliday, Environmental
Health and Safety Manager of Northrop- Grumman, Integrated Systems and
Aerostructures, Western Region for its dedicated attention to implementing programs
in waste reduction and recycling; and to Don Cook, Director of Facilities and Real
Estate, Dean Richardson, Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Specialist,
and Eric Lewis, Manager of Facilities Maintenance, of Raytheon Systems Company,
Sensor & Electronic Systems for its dedicated attention to implementing programs in
waste reduction and recycling; and to Doug Pottenger, Area Business Manager of
Environmental, Fire & Safety of Chevron Products Company, El Segundo Refinery
for its dedicated attention to implementing programs in waste reduction and
recycling.
Council Member Wernick announced the hazardous waste round up to be held in El
Segundo, November 18, 2000 at Raytheon Parking Lot off Sepulveda Blvd. and Hughes
Way.
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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 not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed
Clerk Mortesen, stated, for resident Diane Weldon, she wishes the Main Street renovation to be
placed on the ballot.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the flyer opposing the Main Street renovation project.
Randy and Denise Ferber, resident, reported on the successful car wash event, raising funds for
the Amanda Schoupe Foundation.
Jennifer Turnbull, Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, requested the same level of City assistance
on their December 9 -23, 2000 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue as in previous years.
(See Consent item #6).
Jan Cruikshank, resident, spoke opposing the Main Street renovation project.
Liz Garnholtz, resident, spoke regarding airport issues and the Planning Commission Meeting.
Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street renovation project.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding drivers not stopping properly at stop signs.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approve request by the Chairpersons of Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City
assistance on their December 9 -23, 2000 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue
as in previous years provided that all necessary permit applications are submitted,
including sound amplification permits and project meets applicable City requirements.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve the
request by the Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City assistance on
their December 9 -23, 2000 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue as in previous
years provided that all necessary permit applications are submitted, including sound
amplification permits and project meets applicable City requirements. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, 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 - None
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Status reports on four (4) projects: Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project; Douglas
Street Underpass Project; Aviation Boulevard Widening Project; and Rosecrans
Corridor Project (no fiscal impact).
Andy Santamaria, Director of Public Works, gave a report.
Consensus of Council to receive and file report.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2. Request to City Council to set interviews of candidates to the various Committees,
Commissions and Boards, and extend all terms on LAXMAC.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to extend
terms of LAXMAC members to December 31, 2001 and set date of December 5, 2000,
beginning at 6:15 p.m., for interviews of candidates to all open positions. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
3. Authorize staff to prepare and release RFP for the management services for Park
Vista and authorize extension of current Park Vista Management contract on a
month -to -month basis to CHMS until the RFP process is completed.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve preparation and release of an RFP for the management services for Park Vista and
authorize extension of current Park Vista Management contract on a month -to -month basis
to CHMS until the RFP process is completed. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
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.
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4. Approved Warrant Numbers 2513328 - 2513785 on Register No. 2 in total amount of
$1,118,600.28, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,416,808.85.
5. Approved City Council meeting minutes of October 17, 2000.
6. TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
7. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1326 amending the contract
between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement System
and the City Council of the City of El Segundo and providing Section 21354 (2% at
55 Full and Modified Formula) for local miscellaneous members, as required by the
Memoranda of Understanding between the City and El Segundo Supervisory and
Professional Employees' Association and between the City and the City Employees'
Association.
8. Approved Amendment Number 4 to the City's Contract Number 2737 of November
15, 1999, with Wyle Laboratories Inc. (Wyle) to expand the services Wyle provides in
support of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program to include specific
administrative, management and customer service functions. This Amendment limits
Wyle's services to 6 months at a cost not to exceed $10,000 per month, or $60,000
total.
9. Approved additional design services by AKM Engineers for the rehabilitation of
Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 6 at 1465 East Palm Avenue under their current
contract no. 2808 (estimated cost = $19,269.00).
10. Authorized staff to issue a purchase order /change order in the amount of
$25,000.00, to Sully - Miller Contracting Company for the installation of irrigation
service connections across Sepulveda Boulevard in connection with the Sepulveda
Boulevard Widening Project.
11. Approved Resolution No. 4191 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo
regarding its intention to issue tax - exempt obligations for the Water Well Project (no
fiscal impact at this time).
12. Adopted plans and specifications for the annual contract for poured concrete, curb,
curb and gutter, sidewalk and other minor improvements, and authorized staff to
advertise the project for construction bids.
13. Authorized staff to solicit proposals to retain financial and technical firms to perform
accounting, inventory and manual preparation services — (estimated costs for these
budgeted projects = $24,100.00).
14. Approved Contract No. 2841 with General Motors for a total cost of $22,861.02 for
the lease of an electric vehicle for three years.
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15. Approved request to submit an application for a Bureau of Justice Assistance Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant requesting $15,479 in grant funding with a $1,720
match from Asset Forfeiture funds.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve consent items 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA NONE
F. NEW BUSINESS —
16. Review of the Planning Commission's recommendations on the proposed Housing
Programs for the draft 2000 -2005 Housing Element Update. [Environmental
Assessment No. EA -451 (Mitigated Negative Declaration), and General Plan
Amendment No. 98 -3] Applicant: City of El Segundo.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve
the recommendations of staff in the Housing Element Update to be submitted to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development for review. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
17. Conceptual plans for the landscaping and streetscaping of Sepulveda Boulevard
between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway (no fiscal impact).
Andy Santamaria, Director of Public Works, gave a report.
Council Member Wernick requested an account estimate of the continued care of the
landscaping. Mayor ProTem Jacobs asked if planting and possible a small fence could be
placed along the strip directly in front of the Hacienda Hotel on Sepulveda to prevent jay-
walking.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Wernick Council Member to
approve conceptual plans and authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of
construction plans and specifications. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney, Mark Hensley, announce the release of all Claims and Liens has been made by
Valerie William in favor of Brian Evanski.
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
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K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell - NONE
Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick - NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE
Mayor Gordon - announced the LAX Master plan would be released November 15,
2000.
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.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the streetscape.
Liz Garnholz, resident, requested consent item number 11 be explained.
Lorretta Frye, Resident, spoke regarding the downtown renewal, and the Old Town Musical Hall.
MEMORIALS - Adjournment in Memory of Laura Long, President of the Park Vista Jetsetters, and
Vicky Evans, wife of former El Segundo Police Officer and Business License Inspector, Carl
Evans.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 P.M.
i
ndy Mo en, ity Clerk
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