2001 OCT 16 CC MIN-7Council moved into open session.
7:00 PM Session
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Pastor Dennis Estill of El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Lee Ostendorf proclaiming
Wednesday, October 31, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as Halloween Frolic in
Downtown El Segundo, on Main Street from Grand Avenue to Pine, and inviting the
entire community to participate in this annual fun family event.
(b) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation declaring the week of October 21St
through October 27, 2001, as RED RIBBON WEEK in El Segundo to Officer Skipper
and the children representing each school.
(c) Mayor Gordon presented Proclamations to the Local South Bay Firefighters who
participated with their fellow officers in the New York Fire and Police Department, at
ground zero during the 911 disasters in New York City.
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.
1. Presentation by West Basin Municipal Water District Director Ed Little and staff, of large
"carved" pumpkin to the City Council and inviting the community to the Water Harvest
2001 to be held at the West Basin Water Recycling Facility, on Saturday, October 27,
2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2. Request of Krissy McKenney, et al, to ban /limit the practice of tethering in El Segundo.
3. Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the proposed campaign ordinance.
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4. Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding the proposed campaign ordinance.
5. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding New Business, Agenda Item Number 16. She
also spoke regarding the Combined Recreation & Parks /Council Meeting.
6. Dannielle Watkins, resident, spoke regarding the practice of tethering.
7. Anita Santagelo spoke regarding the practice of tethering.
8. Bill Winger, resident & on behalf of Kilroy Corporation, spoke regarding the circulation
element.
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 Wernick 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 Title 6 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Animal Control regulations.
City Attorney Mark Hensley gave a brief staff report.
City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1340
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS
ENTIRETY REGARDING THE REGULATION OF ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY'S
JURISDICTION.
Council Member Gaines introduced Ordinance No. 1340.
2. 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.
City Attorney Mark Hensley gave a brief report.
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1 -9 -4 shall be amended "For local elections, candidates, elected officers, controlled
committees, and committees will include the information required by Government Code
84211 regarding all person contributing $25.00 or more to a campaign in campaign
statement."
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1341
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 9 IN TITLE 1 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS"
Mayor Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 1341 with the amendment that contribution
disclosures begin with $25.00 and above.
3. Report from Circulation Element Task Force (Environmental Assessment No. 454).
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Gordon to begin the process
again with a new consultant to revise the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Direct
staff to begin the process. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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.
4. Approved Warrant Numbers 2520400 on Register No. 2520728 in total amount of
$629,023.59, and Wire Transfers from 9/22/01 through 10/05/01 in the amount of
$319,832.20. Authorized staff to release ratifies payroll and employee benefit
checks.
5. Approved City Council meeting minutes of October 2, 2001.
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMEMBER GAINES
7. Approved request to purchase M26 Advanced Tasers from Taser International to
replace the current ineffective and outdated Taser equipment for an amount not to
exceed $14,000 as budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES
9. Approved Change Order No. 1 to Belaire -West Landscape, Inc., Contract 2920, for
Washington Park Improvements — Approved Capital Improvement Project — Public
Works Project No. PW 01 -02 (change order amount $28,600).
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10. Approved Agreement No. 2936 with Advanced Applied Engineering (AAE) to provide
public works engineering consultant services on an as needed basis at the rate of
$90.00 per hour (budgeted amount $150,000). Authorized the City Manager to
execute the Standard Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Applied
Engineer.
11. Approved filing of grant application, and adopted Resolution No. 4228 for the
consideration of a Second California Defense Retention Grant Program Application
to the State of California — Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency.
12. Authorized staff to solicit a Request for Proposal from qualified consultants for
preparation of a Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report for the Los Angeles
Air Force Base (LAAFB).
13. Awarded Contract No.2937 to Martin & Chapman Co. for Election Services for the
General Municipal Election, April 9, 2002. (Contract amount not to exceed $30,000).
Authorize the City Manager to execute and approve the standard Professional
Services Agreement.
14. Approved the Examination plans for the Personnel Merit System job classifications of
Utilities Manager, Pool Manager, Water Supervisor, Program Coordinator and
Equipment Mechanic 1.
15. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
Consent items 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
6. Authorization to issue a purchase order to Progressive Solutions for FY 2001 -2002
for business license software support, and approve Amended Software Maintenance
Agreement until October 1, 2006.
7. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
authorize the issue of a purchase order to Progressive Solutions for FY 2001 -2002
for business license software support and approve Amended Software Maintenance
Agreement No. 2774A until October 1, 2006. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Adoption of specifications for the purchase of two (2) portable industrial generators to
be installed on trailers (estimated cost = $68,000
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt
specifications for the purchase of two (2) portable industrial generators to be installed on
trailers (estimated cost = $68,000) and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of
equipment bids. MOTIONS PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
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15 Second reading and adoption 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 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
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Gordon to adopt Ordinance
No. 1339 adding Chapter 6A to Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to regulate
tobacco product sales within the City of El Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Gordon to reconsider consent
agenda item number 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
9 Approve Change Order No. 1 to Belaire -West Landscape, Inc. Contract No. 2920, for
Washington Park Improvements — Approved Capital Improvement Project — Public
Works Project No. PW 01 -02 (change order amount $28,600).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve
Change Order No. 1 to Belaire -West Landscape, Inc., for Washington Park Improvements —
Approved Capital Improvement Project — Public Works Project No. PW 01 -02 (change order
amount $28,600). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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F. NEW BUSINESS —
16. Approval of Sixty (60) Day Interim Agreements with Cassidy Associates, The MMW
Group and Urban Dimensions for work related to the City's efforts regarding the Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan.
Council Member McDowell Not - Participating due to a possible conflict of interest.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve a sixty (60) day
interim Agreement No. 2640D with Cassidy Associates, Agreement No. 2938 with The MMW
Group and Agreement No. 2939 Urban Dimensions for work related to the City's efforts regarding
the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan. Authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement, effective October 1, 2001. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL NOT PARTICIPATING.
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. REPORTS - CITY CLERK —
17. Announcement reminding Council and the public that due to the Statewide election
being held on Tuesday, November 6, 2001, the next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2001.
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell - NONE
Council Member Gaines - Spoke regarding the MAX meeting. He requested to agendize
the City to fund a trip to New York to present the funds raised at the pancake breakfast to
the New Your firefighters widows and children's fund.
17. Resolution to withdraw from the Southern California Cities Consortium ( "SCCC ")
Joint Powers Agency (SCCC ") and Resolution to join the newly established South
Bay Cities Standing Committee on Energy ( "SBCSCE ").
Postponed the Resolution withdrawing the City from the Southern California Cities Consortium
Joint Powers Agency ( "SCCC ").
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Resolution No. 4229 joining the South Bay Cities standing committee on energy ( "SBCSCE ") and
to appoint John Gaines as a delegate and Mike Gordon as an alternate. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
Council Member Wernick - Spoke regarding the LAWA advisory meeting and the security
at the Airport.
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Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - Announced that the historical display of pictures are now up in
the hall way of City Hall.
Mayor Gordon - Spoke regarding Pacific Theaters, the Freedom Park Dedication, and
disaster prepardness.
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 special joint meeting.
MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of Laurie Neira, a victim of Flight 11 out of Boston,
September 11, 2001, and Andrea Romono and Marian Seaman.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:45 P.M.
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Cindy Morte n, City Clerk
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