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2001 JUN 05 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Clerk Mortesen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member John Gaines PRESENTATIONS (a) Council Member Gaines presented a Commendation honoring Bill Crigger for his dedicated and outstanding service to the City of El Segundo as President of the Chamber of Commerce 2000 -2001. (b) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation to mark the dedication of the Children's Mural on Main Street on Thursday, June 7, 2001 at 4:00 PM. (c) Council Member McDowell presented a Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to El Segundo High School student Andrew Brooks as one of 14 winners nationally and the only West Coast recipient of the Time Warner Cable contest, "The Common Good: Exploring the Role of Public Service in America," and recognition of Karen King, his teacher. (d) Council Member Wernick presented a Certificate of Recognition to Time Warner Cable for their support of Education in the community and their sponsorship of the essay contest. (e) Mayor Gordon presented a Commendation honoring School Superintendent Bill Watkins upon his retirement for his many years of dedicated and outstanding service to the community. 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 item number 17. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 2 Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding item E -7, and E -11. Ted Dickton, resident, spoke regarding the procedure for the Sound Installation Program. Rebecca Guerro, Site Administrator for the Webster University on the Air Force Base, thanked the City for their help during their graduation. Frank Wong, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street Program. 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 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 - 1. Public hearing on the Third Amendment to the Grand Avenue Corporate Center Development Agreement. The proposed amendment would remove the successor - in- interest clause from the existing Development Agreement, which would terminate the City's right to an access easement across the Residence Inn to the Fire Station No. 2 property if the City sells the Fire Station property in the future. (Environmental Assessment No. EA -553, Development Agreement No. 01 -2). Applicant: El Segundo HHG Hotel, LP. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the Third Amendment to the Grand Avenue Corporate Center Development Agreement. The proposed amendment would remove the successor -in- interest clause from the existing Development Agreement, which would terminate the City's right to an access easement across the Residence Inn to the Fire Station No. 2 property if the City sells the Fire Station property in the future. (Environmental Assessment No. EA -553, Development Agreement No. 01 -2). Applicant: El Segundo HHG Hotel, LP. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that notice was done and that no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services gave a brief report. Ray Cruickshanks, representing Huntington Hotel Group, requested the Council to approve the amendment. He also requested the City provide them with a restriction of future property owners of the questioned property and then the Huntington Hotel Group would reconsider their position. Council consensus to continue public hearing to an unspecified date and direct staff to look at an option which would move the left -hand turn pocket 30 feet to the east to service both properties, and to re- advertise the public hearing. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 3 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - 2. Camp Eucalyptus Task Force Recommendation; Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendation on Camp Eucalyptus. Mayor Gordon not - participating, due to a possible conflict of interest. Greg Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks, gave a report. Consensus to direct staff to proceed with the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation. MAYOR GORDON NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 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 2517626- 2518022 on Register No. 16 in total amount of $1,118,444.99, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,308,404.59. 4. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON AND MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS 5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 7. Approved the Amendment to the total cost of service with MRH Structural Engineers not to exceed $240,000 for fiscal year 2000 -2001. This is an extension of Contract No. 2625 to the budgeted amount. There will be no fiscal impact. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON 9. Approved Amendment to Contract Number 2845 with Data Microimaging Company for providing microfiche services at a total cost not to exceed $20,000 for Fiscal Year 2000 -2001. There will be no fiscal impact. 10. Approved an annual purchase order contract with Blue Diamond Industries on a single- source basis, to supply asphalt paving materials to the City for street maintenance projects. The annual cost is not to exceed $44,000.00. 11. Approved Amendment No. 6 of the second one -year extension to the City's Contract No. 2737 with Wyle Laboratories, Inc. (Wyle) for the planning and initiation, pre - design survey, and architectural - acoustical consulting and engineering in support of Phase 8 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. Cost of service MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 4 not to exceed $253,000 and authorized the Mayor to execute upon approval of the City Attorney. 12. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 13. Authorized issuance of a purchase order to Arizona Pipeline Company for installation of electrical conduits and foundations for six (6) street lights on Sepulveda Boulevard, north of El Segundo Boulevard using an expedited process. Approved Capital Improvement Project (Fiscal Year = $44,496.00). 14. Authorized the filling of a grant application with qualification to the Office of Justice Domestic Terrorism Preparedness Equipment Grant Program, coordinated by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES). MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member WERNICK to approve Consent Items 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UANANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. City Council meeting minutes of May 14 and 15, 2001. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve City Council meeting minutes of May 14, and 15, 2001. MOTION PASSED BY THE UANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0. MAYOR GORDON AND MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING. 5. Approved request to purchase a computer forensic workstation for the purpose of retrieving, examining, and obtaining computer forensic evidence in criminal cases. The cost of this workstation will not exceed $14,000 from the asset forfeiture account. 6. Approved the waiver of a formal bidding process and authorized the purchase of The Omega GIS program funded through Asset Forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $29,640. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve Consent Agenda items 5 and 6. MOTION PASSED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 8. Authorized staff to solicit proposals from qualified consults to provide architectural, structural, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and grading plan review services. for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002. MOVED by Council Member Gaines SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve consent agenda item number 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 12. Authorized the appointment of a Fire Captain to a Battalion Chief position as a temporary overhire, due to disability of a current Battalion Chief. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 5 MOVED by Council Member Gaines SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve consent agenda item number 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS — 15 Consideration of agreement between the City and the El Segundo City Employees' Association implementing Agency Shop provisions. City Manager Mary Strenn gave a report. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Agreement No. 2886 between the City and El Segundo City Employees Association implementing Agency Shop provisions. MOTION PASSED BY UANANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 16 Consideration of a resolution amending Section 1A2.090 of the Administrative Code referring to residency requirements for the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Public Works Director. City Manager Mary Strenn gave a report. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4216 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING SECTION 1A2.090 OF CHAPTER 1A2 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AMENDING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE CITY MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 4216 amending Section 1A2.090 of the Administrative Code referring to residency requirements for the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Public Works Director. MOTION PASSED BY UANANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 17 Proposal to consider financial assistance to the El Segundo Unified School District for the purpose of school facilities and programs. (Fiscal impact $250,000 maximum annual payment for five years). Council consensus to receive and file report and agendize action item for the June 19, 2001 Council meeting. 18 Consideration of request from League of California Cities to support implementation of League Grassroots Network. City Manager Mary Strenn gave a report. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 6 RESOLUTION NO. 4217 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO SUPPORTING THE GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt Resolution No. 4217 supporting the grassroots network proposed by the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities; approve $861 increase in dues paid to the League of California Cities for 2001 and $1,791 increase in dues for 2002; and Authorize Mayor to execute ballot authorizing addition of Article XVI to the League of California Cities by laws. MOTION PASSED BY UANANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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 - 20. Consideration of proposal to establish and implement a lunch time shuttle service test program between Grand Avenue corridor east of Sepulveda Boulevard and downtown utilizing currently available resources, including Prop. A funding. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve establishment and implement a lunch time shuttle service test program between Grand Avenue corridor east of Sepulveda Boulevard and downtown utilizing currently available resources, including Prop. A funding. MOTION PASSED BY UANANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0. MAYOR GORDON AND MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Council Member Gaines - Spoke regarding the MAX system request, to select an area to store the buses during daytime hours. He requested staff contact Jim Mills to see if one of the buses could be used for the lunch time shuttle. He also spoke about dog licensing. Council Member Wernick - NONE Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - Spoke regarding the Mariachi band reception. Announced the South Bay Cities of Council of Governments has invited Councils to give testimony on air emissions created by increased air traffic, both cargo and passenger. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 7 Mayor Gordon - 19. Consideration of a request from El Segundo High School to implement "Student Government Days." MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve implementation of "Student Government Days" program in the City of El Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY UANANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE. 510. He announced the meeting for the EIR for the LAX Master plan, Saturday, June 9. He requested to agendize, Downtown Main Street Design, changed to a four -lane configuration. 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 Ted Dickton, resident, spoke regarding Sacramento, and their budgets. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Student Government Days, and the Wyle contract. Mayor Gordon read a letter from Loretta Frye, regarding the superior treatment from the El Segundo Paramedics. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:45 P.M. In memory of Alice Collette, long -time resident of El Segundo, who passed away on May 26, 2001 after an extended illness; and Rick Clark, long time resident and former Inglewood Police Officer, who passed away on May 29, 2001, after a lengthy illness. In celebration of the birth on May 26, 2001 of Hannah Michelle Tiedemann, daughter of Erika Grimmond Tiedemann and Scott Tiedemann. Erika is a former El Segundo Sister City Queen and the daughter of Police Chief Tim and Tammy Grimmond. dy Mo s , City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2001 PAGE NO 8