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2001 OCT 02 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Deputy City Clerk Cathy Domann PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member John Gaines PRESENTATIONS — (a) Presentation by Julie Warner, Leadership El Segundo Class of 2000, of donation to the El Segundo Teen Center (See Consent Item #4 to receive donation). 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. Dan Pressburg, Promotions Director with the City of Long Beach, spoke regarding the Veterans' Day Parade in Long Beach on November 10, 2001. Conrad Walton, spoke regarding no parking signs on West Grand Avenue. Bob Siegel, resident, spoke regarding generator purchase and requested clarification on Consent Item 13. Geri Dahl, Community Concert Band, requested permission to participate with the El Segundo Fire and Police Departments on Saturday, October 6, to play from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 am. To help raise funds for the New York City Relief fund. Requested transfer of previously approved City assistance from October 14, 2001 to October 6, 2001. Council consensus to approve transfer of City assistance to the Community Concert Band, from October 14 to October 6, 2001. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 PAGE NO 2 Council directed staff to work with Conrad Walton to resolve Grand Avenue no- parking issue. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, 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 1. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council amending Chapter 9 to Title 1 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regarding Campaign Contributions and Disclosures for local elections. Mayor Gordon requested the following revisions to the proposed ordinance requiring full disclosure: (1) Require Political Action Committees to file pre - election campaign statements just as required of Council filers; (2) all contributors identify employer and disclose that information on Campaign Statements; (3) Mailers and other literature identify all individuals who pay for 25% or more for the cost of the mailer; and (4) increase penalties for violations. Complete Council consensus to revise the ordinance to include 1, 3 and 4. Revised ordinance to be brought back for introduction at the next City Council Meeting on October 16, 2001. Mayor Gordon, Council Members Gaines and McDowell are in consensus to include item 2. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs and Council Member Wernick not giving consensus for item 2. 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. 2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2520138 - 2520399 on Register No. 24 in total amount of $898,424.02, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,206,365.35. 3. Approved City Council meeting minutes of September 18, 2001. 4. Approved Leadership El Segundo Class of 2000 donation to the El Segundo Teen Center. 5. MAYOR GORDON AND MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 PAGE NO 3 6. Approved first phase of the State of California Purchasing Card (Cal Card) program. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 10. Adopted plans and specifications for the installation of flashing red lights for the Main Street/Pine Avenue stop signs — Project No. PW 01 -09 — Approved Capital Improvement Project — (estimated cost = $25,000.00). 11. Approved right -of -way acquisition services from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for Douglas Street Gap Closure /Railroad Grade Separation Project (estimated cost of services = $97,000.00) and authorized the City Manager to issue a service request to the County of Department of Public Works. 12. Approved Agreement No. 2932 with Norris -Repke Company to provide public works inspection services on an as needed basis at the rate of $75.00 per hour (budgeted amount $150,000.00) and authorized the City Manager to execute the Standard Professional Services Agreement with Norris -Repke Company. 13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AT THE REQUEST OF RESIDENT 14. Accepted of the 2000 -2001 slurry seal application at various locations as complete, Project No. PW 01 -04 (final contract amount $173,994.91); authorized an allocation of $7,671.00 from unallocated Gas Tax funds; authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 15. Approved proposed class specifications and Resolution No. 4227 establishing monthly salary ranges for the job classifications of Utilities Manager, Water Supervisor, Risk Manager /Purchasing Agent and Pool Manager and adopted Resolution No 4227 establishing the monthly salary ranges. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve consent items 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12,14 and 15. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. The Downtown Specific Plan Implementation committee's recommendation for annual Prop A Funding in amount of $39,350 for the Lunchtime Shuttle operations and maintenance. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the Downtown Specific Plan Implementation Committee's recommendation for the use of Prop A Funding in the amount of $38,350 for the Lunchtime Shuttle operations and maintenance. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0 MAYOR GORDON MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 PAGE NO 4 AND MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTIPICATING DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Hyperion Landscape Agreement. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Hyperion Landscape Agreement No. 2369 and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 8. Request for Qualifications for Management Services at the Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to direct staff to distribute RFQ for Management Services at the Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 9. Rejection of Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants for professional landscape services to design the improvements and upgrades of the Imperial Avenue Vista area — Approved Capital Improvement Project (estimated cost for design is $6,000.00). MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to reject single proposal received from Takata Assocates for professional landscape services to design the improvements and upgrades of the Imperial Avenue Vista area — Approved Capital Improvement Project (estimated cost for design is $6,000.00) and authorize staff to negotiate with qualified design firms. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 13. Request for City Council to approve the purchase of two (2) portable industrial generators installed on trailers (Fiscal Impact = $67,698.72). Council consensus to investigate the purchase reagendize for next meeting. F. NEW BUSINESS — 16. Request by the El Segundo Fire and Police Departments to close off a portion of Main Street to traffic for its New York City Relief Pancake Breakfast to be held on October 6, 2001 at 8:00 a.m. at Fire Station #1, 314 Main Street. (Fiscal Impact: none). MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve request by the El Segundo Fire and Police Departments to close off a portion of Main Street to traffic for its New York City Relief Pancake Breakfast to be held on October 6, 2001 at 8:0 a.m. at Fire Station #1, 314 Main Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 PAGE NO. 5 H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — 17. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council adding Chapter 6A to Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to regulate tobacco product sales within the City of El Segundo. City Attorney Mark Hensley gave a brief report. City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1339 AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6A TO TITLE 5 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. Mayor Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 1339. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell — Spoke on pancake breakfast at Fire Station #1 this Saturday, October 6, 2001. Council Member Gaines — Reported on South Bay Cities Standing Committee on Energy Meeting last evening. Requested Council consider adopting a resolution joining other Southern California cities in forming the South Bay Cities Standing Committee on Energy (SBCSCE) and to agendize for next meeting. Reported on upcoming 2001/2002 Noise Symposium. 18. Discussion on establishing a Council subcommittee to evaluate City's risks in dealing with terrorism and make recommendations for any needed policy actions or resource allocations. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to establish a Council Subcommittee, members to include Mayor Gordon, Council Member Gaines, City Manager, and Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, to evaluate the City's risks in dealing with terrorism and make recommendations for any needed policy actions or resource allocations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOU VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Spoke regarding MAX. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 PAGE NO 6 Council Member Wernick — Spoke regarding the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Raytheon Corporation. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - NONE Mayor Gordon — 19. Request to name the Washington Park area south of Mariposa "Freedom Park" as a memorial to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 as a result of the terrorist attacks and to create a memorial on the park. MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to name the Washington Park area south of Mariposa "Freedom Park" and to create a memorial on the park. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Spoke regarding LAX reopening their parking structures and the eventual reinstatement curbside drop -off. 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. Bill Mason spoke regarding the proposed campaign finance ordinance. Also spoke regarding CARE organization. MEMORIALS — Adjournment in memory of Laurie Neira, a victim of the New York City tragedy. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 8:35 P.M. Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 PAGE NO 7