2001 JAN 16 CC MIN-7CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(b): -1- 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) —
City Representative: Mary Strenn, City Manager. Employee Organizations: City Employees'
Association and Supervisory & Professional Employees' Association.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — Meeting with
real property negotiator Mary Strenn regarding Parcel No. 6 of Parcel Map 17750 (the parking lot
in front of the West Basin plant on Sepulveda Boulevard).
Council reconvened in Open Session.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Rev. Dennis Estill, El Segundo Four Square Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member McDowell and Council Member Wernick presented Certificates of
Recognition to recipients and judges of "2000 Lighting Up the Community Program."
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Council Member Gaines
Council Member McDowell
Council Member Wernick
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- 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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Andrea Dahm, resident, spoke on behalf of the El Segundo Little League, requesting City approval
to close streets for annual opening day parade.
Janice Cruikshank, resident, spoke regarding Agenda Item 2 and animal control.
Sandra Mason, resident, requested clarification on Agenda Items 9, 11, 15 and 19. Also spoke on
animal problem.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the Farmers' Market, public records request and an article
in the Herald regarding business renovation.
Liz Garnholz, spoke on the LAX expansion presentation and the Water Well presentation. Praised
the El Segundo Fire Department.
Angelica Roquet,Tree Muskateers, spoke regarding the recent "One Million" campaign and the
"Count on Kids" program.
Eric Johnson, resident, spoke regarding Agenda Item 22, landscaping on Imperial.
Bridget Dugan, new business owner, spoke regarding the Edison electrical power problem when
requesting new service.
Council directed the City Manager to look into the Edison problem.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
8. Request by Andrea Dahm, on behalf of El Segundo Little League, for City approval
to close certain City streets for its annual opening day parade from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001. (Fiscal impact: $460)
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
the request by Andrea Dahm, on behalf of El Segundo Little League, for City approval to
close certain City streets for its annual opening day parade from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, March 3, 2001. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Member Gaines gave an update on the animal control program.
City Manager Mary Strenn noted that Jeff Rudolf at the Police Department, 524 -2229, should be
contacted regarding Animal Control issues.
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
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B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public hearing on the proposed projects and budget for allocation of the Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Proposed total
Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 CDBG budget $220,058 (Proposed Community Development
Commission CDBG 2001 -2001 Allocation - $111,618; Community Development
Commission Unallocated CDBG Funds - $75,000; General Fund monies - $33,440).
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on
the proposed projects and budget for allocation of the Fiscal Year 2001 -2002
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. He asked if proper notice had
been done and if any written communications had been received. Deputy Clerk
Domann stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications
had been received by the Clerk's office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a brief report.
Tina Gall, Community, Economic and Development Services, gave a report and
responded to Council questions.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to approve
the CDBG projects and budget and authorize the Director of Community, Economic and
Development Services to execute agreements with Community Development Commission
and authorize him execute agreements in excess of $10,000 with all sub - recipients
receiving CDBG funds. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
2. Ordinance to revise Title 6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regarding animal
control.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a brief report.
City Attorney Mark Hensley 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
Council Member Gaines introduced Ordinance No. 1330 as amended.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
3. Water Well Project Report presentation by RBF.
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Mr. Mike Rudinica and Mr. Bill Whittenberg, RBF, gave a presentation.
Mayor Gordon gave a briefing on the background of the Water Well Project.
RBF responded to Council questions.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
4. Announce appointments to the Camp Eucalyptus Task Force and set first meeting
thereof.
Mayor Gordon announced the following appointments to the Camp Eucalyptus Task
Force:
The Local Girl Scout Council to appoint 2 members; The Local Boy Scout Council to
appoint 2 member; Don Brann, resident; immediate neighbor to the South of the
Camp; the Recreation and Parks Commission to appoint 2 members; Alan West
former Council Member; and Chris Powell, School Board Member.
Council directed staff to schedule task force meetings and report back by March 31
2001.
5. Review Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation on proposed Skate Park
location.
Greg Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation on the proposed Skate Park
location. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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.
6. Approve Warrant Numbers 2514652- 2514924 on Register No. 6 in total amount of
$625,243.32, Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,142,419.94, Warrant Numbers
2514925 - 2515155 on Register No. 7 in total amount of $724,014.82, and Wire
Transfers in the amount of $284,846.00.
7. Approve City Council meeting minutes of December 19, 2000.
8. ITEM TAKEN EARLIER ON AGENDA
9. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON AT THE REQUEST OF RESIDENT
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10. Approve an Agreement for Professional Services, Contract No. 2851, between
Moreland & Associates, Inc. and the City of El Segundo to provide accounting
services during a staff leave of absence in the Accounting Division of the Finance
Department and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
11. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON AT THE REQUEST OF RESIDENT
12. ITEM PULLED - POSSIBLE CONFLICT BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
13. Approve the purchase of one police canine, all support equipment and all related
training on a sole -soure vendor basis.
14. Approve the Revocable Lease Agreement, Contract No. 2852, between the City of El
Segundo and New York Food Company to lease a portion of City property at 630
South Douglas Street (monthly revenue of $618.50) and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
15. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON AT THE REQUEST OF RESIDENT
16. Adopt Ordinance No. 1329 which implements the standard urban storm water
mitigation plan of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Los
Angeles region by amending the El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 6.28,
"Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan Implementation" (no fiscal impact).
17. Award annual concrete Contract No. 2853, to C. J. Construction, Inc. for P.C.C.
Curb, Curb & Gutter, sidewalk and other minor improvements, Public Works Project
#PW 00 -14, total contract amount $50,000.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the
standard Public Works construction agreement after approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
18. Approve the 2000/2001 proposed vehicle and equipment purchases in the amount of
$206,410.00 and authorize staff to solicit bids an award contracts to the lowest
responsible bidder, purchase designated equipment and dispose of all identified
surplus vehicles and equipment at auction.
19. ITEM PULLED
20. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
21. Approve Examination Plans for the Personnel Merit System job classification of
Senior Planner.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
Consent Agenda items 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 21. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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9. Approve Resolution No. 4202 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo adopting
a schedule of fees for work or encroachment in the public right -of -way (no fiscal
impact).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to approve
Resolution No. 4202 adopting a schedule of fees for work or encroachment in the public
right -of -way. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5.0
11. Approve the Municipal Area Express (MAX) Capital Reserve MOU Amendment,
Contract No.2681A and authorize Council Member and MAX Delegate John Gaines
to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
the Municipal Area Express (MAX) Capital Reserve MOU Amendment, Contract No. 2681A
and authorize Council Member and MAX Delegate John Gaines to execute the Amendment
on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5.0
12. Approve Professional Service Contract No. 2854 with Christopher A. Joseph and
Associates (CAJA) to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed
mixed -use project on a 46.5 acre property bounded by Mariposa Avenue, Nash
Street, Atwood Way, and Douglas Street and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Contract on behalf of the City. The amount to be paid to the consultant under this
agreement is $116,850.00. The full amount of the contract will be paid by the
applicant of the project. Authorize staff to increase contract by $8,500 if additional
traffic counts are required; and, authorize a ten percent contingency increase in the
contract if unanticipated analysis is needed.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to
approve Professional Service Contract No. 2854 with Christopher A. Joseph and
Associates (CAJA) to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed
mixed -use project on a 46.5 acre property bounded by Mariposa Avenue, Nash
Street, Atwood Way, and Douglas Street and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Contract on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS
GAINES AND MCDOWELL; COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK NOT
PARTICIAPTING DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 4/0
15. Adopt of Plans and Specification for the lining of sanitary sewer access structures at
various locations — Project PW No. 00 -18 (estimated cost $60,000.00) and authorize
staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Plans and Specification for the lining of sanitary sewer access structures at various
locations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5.0
20. Authorize staff to submit an application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority's (MTA) 2001 Call for Projects for the conversion of Nash
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Street - Douglas Street one -way system to a two -way street system (estimated cost:
$1.65 million).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines authorize
staff to submit an application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority's (MTA) 2001 Call for Projects for the conversion of Nash Street - Douglas Street
one -way system to a two -way street system. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5.0
NEW BUSINESS —
22. Presentation by Kilroy Corporation regarding application to the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) 2001 Call for Projects — Imperial
Highway (southside) Streetscape Enrichment Project, between Nash Street and
Pershing Drive.
Mr. Bill Winger, Kilroy Corporation, gave a presentation on the Imperial Highway
Streetscape Project and responded to Council questions.
He stated that the estimated project cost was $1.6 million. Local Agency Match,
which should include funds from public and private sources, would amount to
$320,000. Mr. Winger further stated that Kilroy Corporation agreed to commit to the
community portion of 50% ($160,000) and that this dollar amount would be stated in
the application.
Kathleen Jackson, Kilroy Consultant from the Dardnell Group, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
authorize staff to submit an application for the MTA 2001 Call for Projects with an estimated
project cost of $1.6 million and a Local Agency Match, which can include funds from public
and private sources, of $320,000. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES;
MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS AND COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 312
F. 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 - Noted the "City Council Live" program would be
televised on Cable Channel 3, Thursday, January 18, 8 -9 p.m.
Council Member Gaines -
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23. Discussion of ongoing electrical power issues.
Gave presentation on electrical power issues.
Council Member Wernick -
23. Request to determine Council interest in and representation at the National League
of Cities' Congressional City Conference 2001 entitled "Investing in Communities —
Investing in America's Future," to be held March 9 -13, 2001 in Washington, D.C.
Consensus of Council to have staff review associated costs and return to Council for
consideration.
Council Member Wernick reported on the California League Conference, FPPC
changes and electrical power issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - Reported on South Bay Women of the Year.
Mayor Gordon - Reported on LAX Master Plan.
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, spoke in support of Imperial Streetscape Grant and regarding Weed
Abatement.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding potholes on Sepulveda Blvd. and Senior Bingo.
Mayor Gordon requested staff to prepare update on Farmers' Market financial information and
bring back to Council.
City Manager, Mary Strenn, stated that weed abatement problems should be referred to City Code
Enforcement.
CELEBRATIONS - Adjournment in celebration of the birth of new daughter Katerina, to Philip and
Stella Georgious.
MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of retired City employee George Greene and resident Bob
Bramhall.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:30 p.m.
Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
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