2001 AUG 21 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:05 P.M.
INVOCATION - Deputy Clerk Domann
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kelly McDowell
PRESENTATIONS -
(a) Council Member John Gaines, presented a Commendation to all the participants of
the Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament, the hosting families, sponsors and the
entire El Segundo Babe Ruth League for an outstanding tournament and successful
season.
(b) Council Member McDowell, presented a Commendation to David W. Reeves, for his
invaluable service to the City of El Segundo as a two -term member on the El
Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee.
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 $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, spoke regarding airport issues.
BROUGHT FORWARD FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, ITEM 3
(c) Request by the American Heart Association for City support and approval to close
certain streets between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the 2001 American Heart Walk
LA - South Bay /Gateway event to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2001 starting
at Mattel corporate headquarters in El Segundo at 10 am.
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Lyndi Scott - Strite, American Heart Association, spoke regarding the upcoming American
Heart Walk LA — South.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve the request
by the American Heart Association for City support and approval to close certain streets
between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the 2001 American Heart Walk LA — South
Bay /Gateway event to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2001 starting at Mattel
corporate headquarters in El Segundo at 10 a.m. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 510
(d) Request from Jennifer Austin to address City Council regarding placement of a stop
sign at the intersection of Illinois and Pine.
Jennifer Austin, resident, spoke regarding the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of
Illinois and Pine.
Council directed staff to work with Ms. Austin to address this issue.
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 Gaines to read all
ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS — None
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.
1. Approved Warrant Numbers 2519259 - 2519559 on Register No. 21 in total amount of
$985,427.38 and Wire Transfers from 07/28/01 to 08/10/01 in the amount of
$1,214,979.64 - Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts
or agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
2. Approved City Council meeting minutes of August 7, 2001.
3. BROUGHT FORWARD EARLIER IN MEETING
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4. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2605, providing extension of time to
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Los Angeles and
the City of El Segundo for reimbursement of City's cost for industrial commercial site
visits (Fiscal Impact — Approximately $5,000.00 reimbursement. Authorize the City
Manager to execute the amendment.
5. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1338 amending El Segundo
Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 1 -5A -7 authorizing the City Manager, upon City Council
direction or as otherwise provided in the ESMC, to execute City contracts.
6. Approved the purchase of a replacement Rescue Phone System manufactured by
Direct -Link and related equipment to be utilized by the Crisis Negotiation Team and
the SWAT Team. Cost of the system and equipment not to exceed $22,624.25.
Funding from the Asset Forfeiture Account.
7. Adopted Resolution No. 4221 of the City Council amending Resolution Number
4212, El Segundo's Conflict of Interest Code by adding the Assistant City Attorney as
a designated position.
8. Approved the proposed revision to the Dispatcher II class specification, intended to
increase the pool of qualified applicants for the Lateral Entry Dispatcher Program.
9. Approved the Service Agreement No. 2917 with the City of Redondo Beach /South
Bay Youth Project, to provide counseling services to El Segundo youth and families
between September 1, 2001 and June 30, 2002 at a cost of $27,498. Authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines, to approve
consent items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. 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 - None
REPORTS - CITY CLERK — None
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - None
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Council Member McDowell — Reported on downtown sub - committee and the lunch
shuttle.
Council Member Gaines - None
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Council Member Wernick — Reported on Park Vista Anniversary Celebration.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Spoke regarding American Heart Walk and invited community to
participate.
Mayor Gordon — Spoke regarding American Heart Walk and Car Show. Congratulated
City and staff on budget process.
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 - Kathleen Schweiger, resident and former City Library employee.
ADJOURNMENT — at 7:50 p.m.
Cathy Doma , Deputy City Clerk
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