2001 APR 17 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - City Clerk Cindy Mortesen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Battalion Chief Gilbert
declaring Saturday, April 28, 2001 as SUPER CPR SATURDAY in El Segundo, and
supporting the efforts of the El Segundo Fire Department, El Segundo High School,
American Red Cross, Chevron, DirecTV, Raytheon, and Xerox in community CPR
training and earthquake preparedness education.
(b) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation declaring April 19, 2001 as
MEDAL OF VALOR DAY in El Segundo to commemorate the heroism and self -
sacrifice of past and present recipients of this prestigious award; and
Commendations to Distinguished Service Award Recipients, Sgt. Raymond Garcia,
Officers Steven Leigh, Jeffrey Leyman and Tim Skipper and Medal of Valor
Recipients, Officers Richard Fenwick, Michael Guzman and Andrew Usmani
(c) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation declaring April 22, 2001 as
EARTH DAY in El Segundo and inviting all citizens to join with the Tree Musketeers,
Rotary, Kiwanis and others on Saturday, April 21, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Millennium Row for the "Planting of the Vines."
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Absent
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.
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Gerry Chong, Chairman of DESI, spoke regarding the painting of a new mural. Jenny Jacobs
spoke on the project. Sponsorship is by Mattel, and they are providing the artist. Seven student
artist are represented in the project.
Liz Garnholz, Resident; spoke regarding airport issues.
Mike Rotolo, Chairperson of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee announced the next
public meeting of the Committee, which will be held on Wednesday, April 25, in the West
Conference Room.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs spoke regarding the SCAG meeting and the impact they will have with their
transportation plan.
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
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410. Mayor Gordon Absent
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Senior Citizen's Housing Board's recommendation for management services for Park
Vista.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve the Senior Citizen's Housing Board's recommendation for management services
by Community Housing Management Services (CHMS) for Park Vista management
services Contract No. 2875. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
Mayor Gordon Absent
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.
2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2516763- 2517072 on Register No. 13 in total amount of
$887,226.38, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $304,275.27.
3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
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4. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1333 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 21363.1 (3% at
55 Full and Modified Formula) for local fire members, as required by the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and El Segundo Firefighter's
Association.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL
6. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1334 amending certain sections of
the Municipal Code to provide for the setting of fees by Resolutions.
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
8. Authorized the filing of a grant application with qualification for the submission of a
Grant Request Proposal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
and United States Fire Administration (USFA) to purchase four (4) thermal imaging
cameras for the Fire Suppression Division.
9. Authorized the filing of a grant application with qualification for the submission of a
Grant Request Proposal to the FEMA and USFA to purchase cement cutting saws
and tools for the Heavy Rescue /Technical Rescue Program.
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
12. Awarded Contract No. 2874 to Terra Pave, Inc. for the Parking Lot Reconstruction
Project located at the rear of City Hall and at the southeast corner of Holly Avenue
and Standard Street, and authorized the Mayor to sign the standard Public Works
construction agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney (Fiscal Impact
= $42,400.00). Approved Capital Improvement Project.
13. Approved the purchase and installation of a Nederman MAGNA Series Exhaust
System for fire vehicles from West -Kote, Inc., for Fire Station No. 1 (Fiscal Impact =
$38,788.00). Approved Capital Improvement Project.
14. Approved professional service Contract No. 2858 with Environmental Science
Associates (ESA) for technical support services for the City's review of the El
Segundo Power Plant redevelopment project. The total scope of services for the
contract will not exceed $50,000. Utility Users Tax (UUT) funds will be used to cover
the cost of the services. Approved $50,000, General Fund Budget Amendment and
increase in estimated revenues.
15. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
MOVED by Council Member, SECONDED by Council Member to approve consent agenda
items 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
Mayor Gordon Absent
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approved City Council meeting minutes of April 3, 2001.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to
approve consent agenda 3. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 310.
Mayor Gordon Absent Council Member Wernick abstaining
5. Adopted the City's Annual Investment Policy.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
approve consent agenda 5. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410.
Mayor Gordon Absent
7 Approved request from Pacific Corporate Towers to use the City of El Segundo seal
on a flag to be flown above their facility.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
consent agenda 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410. Mayor
Gordon Absent
10 Authorized staff to accept a $1,000 donation from Chevron and a $750 donation from
DirecTV for the Seventh Annual Super CPR Saturday and Earthquake Preparedness
Fair, and deposit the checks into the Fire Department's CPR Revenue Account (001-
300- 0000 - 3850). No fiscal impact.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
consent agenda 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410. Mayor
Gordon Absent
11. Approved DirecTV's request to hang a temporary banner celebrating its 10 millionth
customer. The sign, which exceeds the specifications of the City's Sign Code, will be
located on the north side of their building at 2230 East Imperial Avenue, and will be
in place for two months, from May 16, 2001 to July 16, 2001.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve consent agenda 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410.
Mayor Gordon Absent
15 Approved the purchase of Sokkia Measuring System Mapping Equipment for use by
the police department's Traffic Division and Crime Scene Investigator.
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MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
approve consent agenda 15. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410.
Mayor Gordon Absent
F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - announced that at the May 15 meeting staff will present
the midyear review
H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell - Spoke on the LA Council Meeting
Council Member Gaines - Spoke regarding the completion of Chevron's water
recycling program and the new appointment for the LA Airforce base.
Council Member Wernick - NONE
Mayor ProTem Jacobs- Spoke regarding the visit from Guaymas, and the
Mariachi Band.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
MEMORIALS John Ferraro, Member of the Los Angeles City Council
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:58 PM
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