2001 MAR 20 CC MIN-7Council adjourned to open session at 6:55 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rabbi Mark Hyman, Congregation Tifereth Jacob
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member McDowell presented Commendations to Cathie Haynes, El
Segundo Middle School 7th Grade Science Teacher, and her students Nichole
Bobco, Ariel Kapur, MayMay Lau, Casey Topar, Alan Phuoc Nguyen, Cathey Teoh,
and Mitchell Sharrar for their winning essays in the Air Force Association 2001
Space Walk competition on the essay topics of Space Based Laser, Space in the
Future, Commercial Communication Satellites and NASA.
(b) Mayor Gordon read a Proclamation on the South Bay Regional Law Enforcement
Exploring Program and presented Commendations to El Segundo Explorers of
Academy Class #42, Trevor Sellens and Patrick Ory.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
- Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
- Present
Council Member Gaines
- Absent
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.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding a proposed new community center, and the new
development at 888 Sepulveda Blvd.
Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding downtown improvements. He also commented on the
money spent on fighting LAX.
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Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding her comments last week, and stated she expected a
response.
Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke regarding the proposed community center, and the downtown
improvements. She also stated she felt the Council must build credibility with the citizens.
Terry O'Brien, resident, spoke regarding the downtown improvements, and suggested the citizens
vote on this item at an election.
Bill Crieger, Chamber of Commerce; read a letter on behalf of the Chamber in support of the City
efforts to revitalize the Downtown area.
Mayor Gordon addressed the article in the Daily Breeze.
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 Wernick to read
all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
Amend Resolution #3665 changing the Board of Library Trustees meetings to Bi-
Monthly.
Debra Brighton, Library Director, gave a brief report.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4206
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3665 CHANGING THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MEETING SCHEDULE TO BI- MONTHLY
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Resolution No. 4206 changing the Board of Library Trustees meetings from monthly to bi- monthly
commencing with the April 2001 meeting, and authorize the board to make the same change in
their bylaws. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER
GAINES ABSENT
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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.
2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2516117- 2516471 on Register No. 11 in total amount of
$1,281,452.66, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $317,544.91.
3. Approved City Council meeting minutes of March 6, 2001.
4. Adopted Resolution Nos. 4207, 4208, 4209, 4210 and 4211 consolidating all
resolutions relating to fines and fees for the Finance Department, Recreation and
Parks Department, Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS
6. Awarded Contract No. 2868 To Transportable Treatment Services, Inc. for the lining
of sanitary sewer access structures at various locations — Approved Capital
Improvement Project No. PW 00 -18 (contract amount = $42,460.00 and authorize
the Mayor to execute the standard Public Works contract after approval as to form by
the City Attorney.
7. Approved examination plans for the Personnel Merit System job classifications of
Assistant Planner and Park Maintenance Worker 1 /11.
8. Approved request to reallocate $150,851 previously approved communications
center resources to fund equipment and services provided by the West Covina
Service Group (WCSG).
9. PULLED FOR CLARIFICATION BY CITY MANAGER STRENN
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
consent agenda items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. MOTON PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. Adopted Ordinance No. 1331 on a proposed Development Agreement No. 2868 and
General Plan Amendment to demolish a 12 -story office building and construct a new
six -story, 120,610 square foot office building, which exceeds the floor area ration
(FAR) in the Corporate Office (CO) Zone, at 888 North Sepulveda Boulevard.
(Environmental Assessment No. EA -535, Development Agreement No. 00 -2, and
General Plan No. 00 -2.) Property owner: W9 /SEP Real Estate Limited Partnership.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Ordinance No. 1331 on a proposed Development Agreement No. 2869 and General Plan
Amendment to demolish a 12 -story office building and construct a new six -story, 120,610 square
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foot office building, which exceeds the floor area ration (FAR) in the Corporate Office (CO) Zone,
at 888 North Sepulveda Boulevard. (Environmental Assessment No. EA -535, Development
Agreement No. 00 -2, and General Plan No. 00 -2.) Property owner: W9 /SEP Real Estate Limited
Partnership. MOTON PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER
GAINES ABSENT
9. Approved Pyrospectaculars Contract No. 2870 for the City's 4th of July fireworks
display.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve of the
amended pyrospectaculars Contract No. 2870 with the increased insurance requirements to
$5,000,000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER
GAINES ABSENT
F. NEW BUSINESS —
10. The Downtown Subcommittee has recommended that parking on the City Hall plaza
be included in the Downtown Specific Plan. Staff is requesting direction to
implement the Downtown Subcommittee recommendation.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs not participating on this item due to a possible conflict of interest.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick, to
authorize staff to study the feasibility and cost of parking on the City Hall Plaza. MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON,
COUNCILMEMEBERS MCDOWELL, AND WERNICK. NOES: NONE. NOT -
PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS 3/0/1/1 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES
ABSENT
11. Reorganization of the Human Resources and Finance Department into a single
Administrative Services Department.
City Manager Mary Strenn gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
approve of the reorganization, departmental title change, salary change, job description
changes, effective October 1, 2001 and add the Director of Administrative Services,
eliminate the Finance Director and amending the Assistant City Manager description.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES
ABSENT
City Attorney, Mark Hensley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1332
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.28.030 TITLE 2, OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE CREATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
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SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
POSITION.
Mayor ProTem Member Jacobs introduced the ordinance.
City Attorney, Mark Hensley, read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 4167 AND ADOPTING A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Resolution No. 4212 adopting a new conflict of interest code. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
12. Consideration of Amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of
the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of El
Segundo providing 21363.1 (3% at 55 Full and Modified formula) for local fire
members, as required by the El Segundo Firefighters' Association 2000 -03
Memorandum of Understanding.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following;
RESOLUTION NO. 4213
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt
Resolution No. 4213 approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certification of Member
Contribution Rate. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO.1333
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs introduced Ordinance No. 1333
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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 - NONE
Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick - spoke regarding waste sewage management group and
proposed newsletters.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE
Mayor Gordon - NONE
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 proposed community center.
Peggy Tryrell, resident, spoke regarding the Mayor's response to LAX questions.
Mark Renner, resident, continued speaking on LAX matters.
MEMORIALS - Dr. Don Turnbull and Sandra Mason
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:05 P.M.
Cin o Morte n. City Clerk
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