2001 APR 03 CC MIN-7CONFERENCE 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):
-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) — Real property
negotiation meeting with Mary Strenn, Real Property Negotiator, regarding the lease or purchase
of Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, of Tract No. 47247, City of El
Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California as per map recorded in Book 1143, pages
20, 22 and 23, of Maps in the office of said County.
Council adjourned to open session at 6:55 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Clerk Mortesen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Kelly McDowell
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member John Gaines presented John Hines, Head Coach, Commendations
to the members of the El Segundo Youth Swim Team and their Coaches for their
dedication to the Urho Saari tradition of championship swimmers.
(b) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation to Dina Kramer, Public Information
Services, proclaiming April 1 - 7, 2001 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK in El Segundo
with the national campaign theme of "@ the Library" and encouraging all citizens of
all ages to visit and see what's new @ your Library.
(c) Council Member Kelly McDowell presented a Proclamation to Jim Coil, President,
Friends of the Dog Park, declaring Saturday, April 7, 2001 as the First Anniversary of
the El Segundo Dog Park, and inviting the community and their "canine friends" to
the official ceremony to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2001.
(d) Council Member John Gaines presented a Proclamation to Craig Pedego, Fire Chief,
declaring the month of April as EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH and the
week of April 23-29,2001 as FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS WEEK
in the City of El Segundo.
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(e) Mayor Mike Gordon presented Commendations to AYSO El Segundo Region 92
players and coaches for their winning accomplishments and fine publicity they have
brought to our community by their good sportsmanship and inspired team play.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
- Present
Council Member Gaines
- Present
Council Member McDowell
- Present
Council Member Wernick
- Absent
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
Dorothy Argo, resident, spoke regarding the Imperial Street School Site. Thanked Chevron and
others for collection of monies to provide playground equipment.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding her request to have an election to ask the public how they
would like Main Street improvements to be handled.
Ray Miller, resident and representative of Masonic Lodge, spoke regarding their sponsorship of
essay competitions at the Middle and High Schools. Noted that awards will be given on April 26 at
7:00 p.m. at the El Segundo Masonic Lodge and invited Council and the public to attend.
Liz Garnholz, resident, asked for an explanation of Consent Item 4, RSI Program. Also spoke
regarding LAX matters.
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. 410 Council Member Wernick Absent
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS — NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS — NONE
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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.
Approved Warrant Numbers 2516472- 2516762 on Register No. 12 in total amount of
$841,131.43, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,016,144.27.
2. Approved City Council meeting minutes of March 20, 2001.
3. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1332 amending Section 2.28.030
Title 2, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to reflect the creation of the Administrative
Services Department and the Director of Administrative Services position.
4. PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF RESIDENT
5. Approved filing of the California Defense Retention Grant Program Application to the
State of California — Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency with qualification
and adopted Resolution No. 4214.
6. Approved License Agreement No. 2871 with Boeing Satellite Systems for installation
of underground communication conduits within the public street rights -of -way and
authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. MOTON PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council Member Wernick Absent
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approved Amendment Number 5 to the City's Contract Number 2737 of November 15,
1999 with Wyle Laboratories Inc. (Wyle) to extend the time Wyle provides in program
management of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. This amendment
continues Wyle's current project management service for up to 6 months at a cost not to
exceed $10,000 per month, or $60,000 total.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a brief report.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
Amendment Number 5 to the City's Contract Number 2737 of November 15, 1999 with Wyle
Laboratories Inc. (Wyle) to extend the time Wyle provides in program management of the City's
Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. MOTON PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
4/0 Council Member Wernick Absent
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F. NEW BUSINESS —
7. Introduction and explanation of the recodification process for the newly reorganized
municipal code.
City Clerk Cindy Mortesen gave a report.
Council consensus to receive new Municipal Code and approve planned adoption
schedule.
8. An Ordinance of the City Council amending certain sections of the Municipal Code to
provide for the setting of fees by Resolution.
City Attorney Mark Hensley gave a report.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1334
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALFIORNIA,
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" TO
PROVIDE FOR THE SETTING OF FEES BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs introduced Ordinance No. 1334
9. Extend the Residential and Municipal Solid Waste Collection Contract with
Consolidated Disposal Services, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Republic Services, Inc., for a
three (3) year term at the current rate - Fiscal Impact = $510,000.
City Manager Mary Strenn gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to extend
the Residential and Municipal Solid Waste Collection Contract, as amended, with
Consolidated Disposal Services, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Republic Services, Inc., for a three
(3) year term at the current rate; authorize staff to process and execute the extended
Agreement No. 2410B and directed staff to implement a Recycling Program at a cost of
$1.25 per household payable by the General Fund; require Republic to sign as a guarantor
on Agreement; and require Republic to meet AQMD regulations regarding alternative fuel
vehicles. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 Council Member
Wernick Absent
10. Request for Proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Sewer Master Plan —
Fiscal Impact = $150,000.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
authorize staff to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Sewer Master
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Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410 Council Member Wernick
Absent
10. Request for the City Council to implement a Communications Training Officer (CTO)
program and increase the authorized staff level for Senior Dispatchers to provide
more supervisory coverage. No cost from the General Fund, $17,800 from Asset
Forfeiture.
Police Chief Tim Grimmond gave a brief report.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
approve the creation and implementation of a CTO program for the newly formed dispatch
center, and increase the Senior Dispatcher authorized staff level to 4 positions and reduce
the full -time Communications Dispatcher authorized staff level to 13 positions. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 Council Member Wernick Absent
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Congratulated outgoing Redondo Beach Council
Member Bob Pinzler on his contributions to the community.
Council Member Gaines — Reported on Municipal Area Express and grant funding
to purchase new buses.
- Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE
Mayor Gordon — Reported that all Los Angeles Mayoral candidates will not support
the LAX Master Plan. Reported on upcoming SCAG meetings. Reported on the
reinstatement of the Southern California Airport Aviation Authority.
Council consensus to appoint Mayor Gordon and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs to the Revenue
Subcommittee.
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, requested that an election be held to decide what Downtown Improvements
would be implemented.
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CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:00 P.M.
Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
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