2000 OCT 17 CC MINMINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Council Member Gaines
Council Member McDowell
Council Member Wernick
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Gordon at 5:00 P.M.
- Present
- Present
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The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code §54950, et seq.) 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. Valorie Williams v. Brian D. Evanski, et al., LASC Case No. 99CO2571
4. Venegas v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC207136
5. Phillips Petroleum, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1938 -MRP (MANx).
6. Shell Chemical Company, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1917 -GHK (RCx).
7. 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): -0- potential case (no further public
statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
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
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION — Pastor Tracy Granoff, member of Oceanside Christian Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Mayor Gordon presented commendation to Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 4'
District
(b) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation of the Mayor and Members of the City
Council, to proclaiming the week of October 23 -31, 2000 as Red Ribbon Week in El Segundo
and encouraging all citizens to participate in drug awareness activities and to renew their
commitment to a healthier community.
(c) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation of the Mayor and Members of the City
Council to, Christine Sherrill, President of the School Board, proclaiming Thursday,
October 19, 2000 as the Re- dedication of the Richmond Street School.
(d) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation of the Mayor and Members of the City
Council, to Meagan and Maddy Weaver, and Hallie Lindsey, and Woody, proclaiming the
hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2000 as "Halloween Frolic" in El
Segundo and inviting parents, their children, and the entire community, to participate in this
annual event in the safe environment of our El Segundo Recreation Park.
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 S50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and
employees spearing 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 continents 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
Chamber of Commerce thanked the city for their support during the Richmond Street Fair.
Jim Coyle, Resident, Chairperson for the Friends of the Dog Park, stated they are in favor of the
animal control being done within the City.
Tina Schu, and fellow students of Richmond Street Elementary School, stated they are raising funds
to purchase vest for the El Segundo Police Dogs.
Jeremy Argo, Resident; spoke regarding the open field at Imperial School, and the bad condition it is
in.
MINUTES OF THE 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2000
Request by Randy & Denise Ferber for Council permission to hold a car wash fundraiser for Amanda
Shoupe, on Sunday, October 22, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and to sell food items during the
event. (See consent item #11 below.)
John Gilbert requested for Leadership El Segundo Class of 1997 -98 for Council permission to clean
up and beautify Mortuary Hill.
Loretta Frye, Resident; spoke regarding a donation for the Police Dog vests.
Liz Garnholtz, Resident; spoke regarding airport issues, the sign on mortuary hill, and Animal
Control.
Mark Reiner, Resident; spoke regarding animal control, and the need for control of cats, airport
issues.
Dorothy Argo, spoke regarding the condition of Imperial Street School.
Tree Muskateers; spoke regarding their fundraiser, greeting cards.
Adrian Coles, Resident; spoke in favor of the city assuming animal control.
Frank Wong, Resident; spoke regarding the LAX airport expansion opposition budget.
Tracy Granhoff, stated that she is pleased that El Segundo still does invocations.
Brought forward from the Consent Agenda
11. Approved the request to sell food at a car wash on October 22, 2000.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the
request to sell food at a car wash on October 22, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 510
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Mayor Gordon to approve of the concept of a
new EL Segundo sign. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND
MCDOWELL. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 4/1
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs SECONDED by Mayor Gordon to approve the cleaning of the
vegetation and debris, removal of the sign, and replanting of new material, actively begin fund raising
for a new El Segundo Sign, MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOTION by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to read all
ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MINUTES OF THE 3
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2000
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Open Public Hearing on GC 30061, et sequential, and adoption of resolution accepting a law
enforcement block grant of $100,000 and authorizing its recommended use.
Captain Green gave a brief Staff Report.
Mayor Gordon stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on GC 30061, et
sequential, and adoption of a resolution accepting a law enforcement block grant of $100,000 and
authorizing its recommended use. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any written
communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticed had been done, and no
written communications had been received.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following;
RESOLUTION NO. 4189
A RESOLTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZENS OPTION
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to adopt Resolution
No. 4189 providing for the implementation of the citizens option for public safety (COPS) program.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Request for City Council to (1) approve funding in the amount of $190,000 for the
development and implementation of a city operated animal control program, (2) approve a
resolution amending Section 8.12.040 of the El Segundo Municipal Code authorizing the
increase of licensing fees, and (3) authorize use of the additional licensing revenue to offset
the cost of this program.
Police Chief, Tim Grimmond gave a brief staff report.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following;
RESOLUTION NO. 4190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING ANIMAL LICENSING FEES.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt
Resolution No. 4190, adopting animal licensing fees of $20.00 for a spayed animal and $40.00 for a
non - spayed animal; authorize use of revenue to offset the increase in the animal control budget;
approve funding and authorize staff to proceed with the development and implementation of the
program with the deletion of the Mobile Video Camera and Digital Camera from the budgeted
expenses. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MINUTES OF THE 4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2000
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS —
3. Status report on the implementation of The Downtown Specific Plan.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs left the dais and did not participated in the discussion or the vote.
Four people spoke in support of the Council efforts for Downtown revitalization.
Nineteen people spoke (2/3 residents, 1/3 business owners) against the re- routing of traffic in the
Downtown revitalization program.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve staff to retain a traffic engineer under a single source contract in an amount not to
exceed $25,000 to examine both existing traffic levels and the impact of the proposed
preliminary design improvements; and slurry seal and restripe Main Street between Mariposa
and Grand at a cost of $44,265. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMEBERS MCDOWELL AND
GAINES. NOES: NONE ABSTENTION: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. NOT
PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS 3/0/1/1
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 2512998- 2513327 on Register No. 1 in total amount of $967,888.70, and
Wire Transfers in the amount of $310,229.81.
5. City Council meeting minutes of October 3, 2000.
6. Authorized staff to enter into a State and Local Government term rental agreement with
Pitney Bowes for replacement of obsolete and non - repairable mail and folding machines with
Pitney Bowes Paragon II mail processor and 3 Series folding/inserting system.
7. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance No. 1327 of the City Council of the City of El
Segundo, California accepting the requirements of sections 13510(c) and 13512 of the
California Penal Code relative to the recruitment and training standards of public safety
dispatchers.
8. Approval of the selection of a consultant, Parsons Transportation Group, to provide
professional engineering design and construction support services for the Douglas Street Gap
Closure/Railroad Grade Separation Project (no fiscal impact at this time). (Contract No. 2836)
9. Acceptance of the re- roofing of buildings in Recreation Park — Project No. PW 00 -7 (final
contract amount = $32,686.00), and approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,206.00,
authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County
Recorders' Office.
MINUTES OF THE 5
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2000
10. Approve the acceptance of a Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES), Hazardous
Materials Unit, grant awarded to the Fire Department and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Assistance Agreement to allow disbursement of funds for $5,715.00.
11. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
12. Approved Addendum B to Contract No. 2125, License agreement between the City of El
Segundo and Hughes Space and Communications Company (Hughes) (estimated annual
revenue = $112.32). Authorized the Mayor to execute the addendum.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
consent items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS — None.
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Mark Hensley announced the receipt of a new law suite
Capistran v. El Segundo LASC Case No. YC 038535
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Office hours in the park November 3, 2000
- Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick — Spoke about hyperion and airport matters.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE
Mayor Gordon — Spoke regarding Old Town Musical Hall, reminded the public the next
meeting will be November 8, 2000 (Wednesday). Presidential election on November 7, 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 eniplover,
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 rill respond
to comments after Public Communications is closed
Dorothy Kent, Resident; spoke regarding the animal control issue, downtown traffic patterns,
MINUTES OF THE 6
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2000
MEMORIALS — Adjournment in memory of Mildred Spargo
ADJOURNMENT 10:20 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE 7
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2000