2001 AUG 07 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Pastor Greg Barentine of Community of Christ Congregation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member McDowell
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member McDowell, and Council Member Gaines presented Commendations
to outgoing members of Committees, Commissions and Boards for their invaluable
service to the City of El Segundo: Planning Commissioner, Brian Crowley, and
Library Board of Trustee, Thomas Coonan.
(b) Presentation by Gary Milliman, Southern California Director of the League of
California Cities regarding the League and the services it provides.
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.
Ron Swanson, resident, on behalf of El Segundo Babe Ruth, thanked Council and public for all the
support during the regional tournament.
Kathryn Lortie, Chamber of Commerce, requested City support and approval to close certain
streets during the 25'" Annual Richmond Street Fair, Saturday, September 29, 2001, between 9:30
a.m. and 7 :00 p.m. (See Consent Item #5).
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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 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. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMEBER WERNICK ABSENT.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public Hearing and a Resolution of the City of El Segundo, California, finding the City
to be in conformance with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and
adopting the annual CMP Local Implementation Report, in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65089.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing finding the
City to be in conformance with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and
adopting the annual CMP Local Implementation Report, in accordance with California
Government Code Section 65089. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any
written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had
been done by Public Works, and no written communications had been received.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the debit and credit procedure.
Chris Ketz, Planning Manager, gave a brief staff report.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4219
A RESOLUTION FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §
65089.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt
Resolution No.4219 finding the City to be in compliance with the Congestion Management
Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Implementation Report pursuant to
Government Code § 65089. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
2. Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation on rental fees and regulations
for reserving Urho Saari Swim Stadium.
Greg Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks, gave a brief report.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4220
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4208 AND ADOPTING NEW
FEE SCHEDULE OF RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT FEES TO
INCLUDE RENTAL FEES FOR URHO SAARI SWIM STADIUM (PLUNGE).
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve the
Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation on rental fees and regulations for reserving
the Urho Saari Swim Stadium and adopt Resolution No. 4220 rescinding Resolution No. 4208 and
adopting new fee schedule of Recreation and Parks Department Fees to include rental fees for
Urho Saari Swim Stadium (Plunge). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410
COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS —
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. Approved Warrant Numbers 2518805 to 2519258 on Register No. 20 in total amount
of $1,474,172.20 and Wire Transfers from 07/05/01 to 07/27/01 in the amount of
$1,620.562.75.
4. Approved City Council meeting minutes of July 16 and 17, 2001.
5. Request by the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City support and approval to
close certain streets during the 25`h Annual Richmond Street Fair, Saturday,
September 29, 2001, between 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
6. Adopted Ordinance No. 1337 approving the 2000 -2005 Housing Element of the
General Plan.
7. Approved the use of FY 2000 -01 Capital Improvement funds for The Lakes at El
Segundo Capital Improvement Projects Prioritization.
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8. MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
9. Adopted plans and specifications for replacement of existing sump pump at Storm
Water Pump Station No. 17 — Project No. PW 01 -07 — Approved Capital
Improvement Project (estimated cost $40,000.00) and authorized staff to advertise
the project for receipt of construction bids.
10. Adopted plans and specifications for Eucalyptus Drive curb and sidewalk
improvements — Project No. PW 01 -10 — Approved Capital Improvement Project
(estimated cost $40,000.00) and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt
of construction bids.
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES
12. MAYOR GORDON, POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTERST
13. Approved the Curbside Recycling Component, with a set participation percentage of
80% of total residential units available, or 3,580 units, at a cost of $1.25 per month
per unit, of Second Amendment to the Residential and Municipal Solid Waste
Collection Contract which was awarded to Consolidated Disposal Services, L.L.C.
(Fiscal Impact - $53,700).
14. Approved the purchase of two Mobile Data Computer (MDC) systems for an amount
not to exceed $10,000 from the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program
grant fund.
15. Approved budgeted amount of $35,000 to provide consulting services assisting with
various technology projects and authorized the City Manager to execute a standard
Professional Services Agreement No. 2913 with Business Productivity Systems
(Norm Thorn) in the amount not to exceed $35,000.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMEBER WERNICK ABSENT
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. Approve additional operating hours for Urho Saari and Hilltop pools.
Council Member Gaines requested that staff report back with recommendation for mitigating
parking impacts.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
additional operating hours for Urho Saari and Hilltop pools. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMEBERS, GAINES, AND
MCDOWELL. NOES: NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS. 3/0/1
COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT
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11. Adopt plans and specifications for Washington Park improvements — Project No. PW
01 -02 — Approved Capital Improvement Project (total estimated cost depends on
options selected when bids are submitted) and authorized staff to advertise the
project for receipt of construction bids.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt plans
and specifications for Washington Park improvements — Project No. PW 01 -02 — Approved
Capital Improvement Project (total estimated cost depends on options selected when bids are
submitted) and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410 COUNCIL MEMEBER WERNICK ABSENT
12. Award Contract No. 2914 to U.S. Landscapes, Inc., for Sycamore Park Irrigation
System Replacement -Project No. PW 01 -17 —Approved Capital Improvement
Project (estimated cost $24,940) and authorized the City Manager to execute the
standard Public Works Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to award
Contract No. 2914 to U.S. Landscapes, Inc., for Sycamore Park Irrigation System Replacement -
Project No. PW 01 -17 — Approved Capital Improvement Project (estimated cost $24,940) and
authorized the City Manager to execute the standard Public Works Contract after approval as to
form by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMEBERS, GAINES, AND MCDOWELL. NOES:
NONE. NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR GORDON. 3/0/1 COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
ABSENT
F. NEW BUSINESS —
16. Signature Authority for City Contracts
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, gave a report. He then read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1338
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1 -5A -7 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs introduced Ordinance No. 1338.
17. Presentation of FY 2001 -2002 Preliminary Operating budget and Five -Year Capital
Improvement Project Plan.
Bret Plumlee, Director of Finance, gave a report.
Council consensus to receive and file FY 2001 -2002 Preliminary Operating Budget and
Five -Year Capital Improvement Project Plan.
The following Budget Calendar was announced:
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Budget Workshop August 21, 2001 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
( Cont'd if necessary) August 22, 4, 2001 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Public Hearing September 4, 2001 7:00 pm
Cont'd Hearing and Adoption September 18, 2001 7:00 pm
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 — Said goodbye to Fire Chief Craig Pedego.
Council Member Gaines — NONE
Council Member Wernick — NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Spoke as President of the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments (SBCCOG). Sandra Jacobs invited the public to attend the board
meetings held from 7 -9pm on the 4rh Thursday of the month.
Mayor Gordon — Spoke regarding Chief Grimmond's retirement.
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.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the new hours for the plunge.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:40 p.m.
Cindy Mkit4seK, City Cle'
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