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2001 FEB 20 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 - 5:00 P.M. 5:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present - Arrived at 5:05 p.m. Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Council Member Gaines - Present Council Member McDowell - Present Council Member Wernick - Present MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to discuss an item that arose after the posting of the Agenda, concerning the City's representative on the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 410 Council Member McDowell stated that because of a conflict in meeting times of this Board and ICA, he would be resigning from the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve of the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs to the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District, effective March 1, 2001, and notify District of appointment. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0 CLOSED SESSION: The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code §54950, et seg.) 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. Phillips Petroleum, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1938 -MRP (MANx). 3. Shell Chemical Company, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., USDC No. 1917 -GHK (RCx). MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 1 4. Jeffrey Capistran v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 038535. 5. In re Randall's Island Family Golf, Case No. 0OB41065 (SMB) 6. Lucas v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. L04721. 7. Partlow v. El Segundo, WCAB Case No. MON0243177 8. El Segundo v. Trio Manufacturing, LASC Case No. YC038567 9. Glover v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC039465 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): -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) - None. Council returned to Open session at 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Father Manuel Magallanes, Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kelly McDowell PRESENTATIONS (a) Council Member McDowell read a Proclamation, to be presented in Guaymas, reaffirming El Segundo's 39th year commitment to foster the ideals of the Sister City Program and encouraging the participation of the citizens of El Segundo in the Guaymas-El Segundo Sister City Association. (b) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Carl Jacobson in recognition of his years of service as the city's representative on the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Absent - On City Business Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Council Member Gaines - Present Council Member McDowell - Present Council Member Wernick - Present MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 2 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 against the downtown project. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 11, Farmers' Market Financial Report and LAX issues. Carly Day, Tree muskateers, spoke about the "One in a Million" campaign. Katy Gibson, Tree Muskateers, spoke regarding recycling program. Jeff Graham, resident, spoke regarding the former Ralphs' site. Suggested a temporary use for the building, i.e. "Paint Ball" or Laser Tag ". Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding LAX issues. Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke regarding LAX issues and the Main Street project. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding Airport issues. Charles Kala, resident, requested information on a proposed project which he received notice of by mail. 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 THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 410 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Forty -five day extension of public review period on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the update of the Circulation Element. (Environmental Assessment No. 454.) Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services, gave a report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 3 MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines, to extend the public review period for the Circulation Element EIR until April 14, 2001. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Presentation by James W. Reede, Jr., Project Manager of the Energy Facility Siting & Environmental Protection Division of the California Energy Commission, to review procedures related to the Power Plant Project application. (15 min. presentation) Council received and filed report. 3. Request for City Council to approve an Ordinance amending Title Six of the El Segundo Municipal Code and adopt new Animal Control Fee Resolution. Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1330 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines, to approve Ordinance No. 1330, amending Title 6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Animal Control. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ANIMAL CONTROL FEES. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve Resolution No., Adopting Animal Control Fees. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0 4. Further Update on the Water Well Project. Mike Rudinica, RBF, gave an update. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 4 Andy Santamaria, Director of Public Works, gave a report. Council Received and filed report. 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. 5. Approved Warrant Numbers 2515587 - 2515862 on Register No. 9 in total amount of $1,260,115.72, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $393,497.34. 6. Approved City Council meeting minutes of February 6 and 9, 2001. 7. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 8. Approved creation of an Ad Hoc City Council Revenue Subcommittee consisting of two City Council members, City Manager and Director of Finance. 9. Adopted plans and specifications for the reconstruction of two public parking lots (total estimated cost = $47,000) and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. 10. Authorized staff to retain an executive search firm for recruitment of the position of Fire Chief. 11. PULLED BY CITY MANAGER TO BE AGENDIZED AGAIN ON MARCH 6, 2001. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve consent agenda items 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7. Approved Annual funding of FY 1999 -2000 Fund Balance Reservations, Designations and Continuing Appropriations in the FY 2000 -2001 Budget. Council Member Gaines requested official reporting system for tracking expenses against planned expenditures. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve annual funding of FY 1999 -2000 Fund Balance Reservations, Designations and Continuing Appropriations in the FY 2000 -2001 Budget. MOTION PASSED BY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 5 FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL, WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0 F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - 12. Oral Report on the City's efforts to conserve energy. Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report. Council received and filed report. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - Announced Council gave authority to represent Officers Howden and Garcia, LASC Case No. YC039465, Glover v. City of El Segundo. I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell - Noted his next office hours would be March 3 2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Joslyn Center Council Member Gaines - Discussed the Air Force Base and letter from Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico. Council Member Wernick - Spoke regarding the El Segundo Electrical Power Plant Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - Spoke regarding the Guaymas trip and anticipated schedule of events. 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. Mark Renner, resident spoke regarding the power plant project. Also spoke about animal control. MEMORIALS - Jack Niel. CLOSED SESSION - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 6 ADJOURNMENT at 9:00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE NO 7