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2000 NOV 21 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2000 - 5:00 P.M. 5:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Council Member Gaines - Absent Council Member McDowell - Present Council Member Wernick - Present REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Gordon Discussion and possible action to extend the comment period for the Environmental Impact Report for the Circulation Element, EA -454, GP 98 -04. City Attorney, Mark Hensley, read the following; RESOLUTION NO. 4192 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REGARDING THE EL SEGUNDO GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE TO FEBRUARY 28, 2001 MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt Resolution No. 4192 extending the comment period for the Environmental Impact Report for the Circulation Element, EA -454, GP 98 -04 to February 28, 2001, appoint a task force to discuss issues of concern that are still outstanding. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 4/0 MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to appoint a task force of Council Members, business owners and residents to discuss issues of concern that may be still outstanding. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, and COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL NOES: COUNCIL MEMEBER WERNICK; NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 3/1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 1 Mayor Gordon left the meeting at 5:20 P.M. - City Business. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code §54950, et sew.) 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. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None. CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957.6) — None. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — None. 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 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Rev. Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 2 PRESENTATIONS - (a) Council Member McDowell presented a Commendation to C.A.S.E. (Community Alliance to Support & Empower) for their assistance in the community and encourages citizens to donate food and personal care items for the holiday season food drive. (b) Jack Trystman presented Certificates of Appreciation to Dan O'Toole and Kent Rensing, in recognition of their contributions for the California Senior Legislature. Mr. Trystman presented Certificates to Heidi Maerker, and Jeff Trujillo earlier. (c) Presentation by Interim General Manager Brian Brady of the Southern California Water Replenishment District (WRD), on its programs and recent changes. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Council Member Gaines Council Member McDowell Council Member Wernick Absent - City Business Present Absent Present 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. Sandra Mason, resident, stated that the signage needs to be improved on Main Street, prohibiting u- turns. She also spoke regarding the usage in the old Mariposa Market building. Kathryn Lourtie, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, requested City assistance for the Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade. Barbara Briney, PTA President, requested City assistance for the Annual Run for Education. 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 THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON AND COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 3/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 3 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - A Public Meeting on the proposed adoption of a resolution to consolidate and revise the City Library Department's schedule of Fines and Fees: Resolution Numbers 3589, 3911, and 4030. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public meeting on the proposed adoption of a resolution to consolidate and revise the City Library Department's schedule of Fines and Fees. She asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's office. Debra Brighton, Director of Library Services, gave a brief staff report. Council consensus to close the public meeting and schedule a Public Hearing on December 5, 2000. 2. Approval of job classification and salary range for the part-time position of Special Events Coordinator and introduction of ordinance establishing the position as "at- will." Greg Johnson, Director Recreation and Parks Department, gave a report MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve the Job classification and salary range for the part-time position of Special Events Coordinator. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON AND COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 310 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve job classification or the Special Events Coordinator position and adopt Resolution No. 4193 establishing a salary range for the position. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON AND COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 3/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 4 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1328 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.28.030 TITLE 2, OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POSITION OF SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR Council Member McDowell introduced Ordinance No. 1328. 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. 3. Approve Warrant Numbers 2513786- 2514087 on Register No. 3 in total amount of $1,086,538.24, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,145,823.24. 4. Approve City Council meeting minutes of November 8, 2000. 5. PULLED FROM CONSENT 6. PULLED FROM CONSENT 7. Adopt Resolution No. 4194, authorize the City Manager to implement the Classification and Compensation Study for Executive Management, Mid - Management and Confidential employees and establish appropriate salary ranges and steps for Management and Confidential job classifications. 8. Adopt annual Resolution Nos. 4195, 4196, and 4197 fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 5 9. Adopt annual Resolution No.4198, fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. Fiscal Impact: Approximate maximum increase of $28,500 Fiscal Year 2000/2001. 10. Adopt annual Resolution No. 4199, fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. 11. Approve acceptance of the 1999 -00 slurry seal application at various locations. Project No. PW 00 -11 (final contract amount $94,200.06) and authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 12. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSIDERATION BY CITY MANAGER, STRENN Approve Agreement for Professional Services between Kathryn Downs, CPA and the City of El Segundo to provide accounting services during a staff leave of absence in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve consent items 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON AND COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 3/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Request by El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City support and sponsorship for the 37`h Annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 10, 2000 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tree Lighting at the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, December 7, 2000 from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. 6. Request by Barbara Briney, El Segundo Council PTA President, for the same City support and assistance as last year for the 91h Annual "Run for Education" sponsored by the El Segundo Unified School District and the PTAs from Center Street, Richmond Street, Middle School, El Segundo High School and Arena School, to be held on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 8:00 a.m., starting and finishing on Main Street in front of El Segundo High School. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve consent agenda items 5 and 6. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON AND COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 3/0 F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 6 H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - Mark Hensley announce the settlement of Claim Number 00 -25, in the amount of $10,000. Copies of said settlement will be available in the Clerk's office within 7 — 10 days. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell - NONE Council Member Gaines - NONE Council Member Wernick - NONE - Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - NONE Mayor Gordon - NONE 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 MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of Jim Ramsey and Paul Harrison. CELEBRATIONS - The birth of Amy Beth Powell to Chris and Jeanie Powell. ADJOURNMENT at 7:48 P.M. Cindy Kikortesen, City Cle k MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE NO 7