2002 FEB 19 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Clerk Mortesen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member Kelly McDowell presented Commendations to Scott Lidman, Michael
Levey, Michael Considine, Melody Nava and Martina Guilfoil to recognize their courageous
efforts which saved the life of Charles Sanderson on January 12, 2002 at The Lakes of El
Segundo.
(b) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented a Commendation to Battalion Chief Kevin Smith for his
training of the Firefighters in our Sister City, Guaymas, Mexico.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented two CD's from Guaymas musicians to be placed in the El
Segundo Public Library for all to enjoy.
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 against the Corporate Campus Project.
Kitty Crowley, resident, spoke against the Corporate Campus Project.
Emma Duncan, resident, spoke against the Corporate Campus Project.
Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke regarding her perception of the Council. Also spoke regarding
Circulation Element.
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Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding golf course management, the Corporate Campus Project
and City Water Well Project.
Jan Cruckshank, resident, spoke against the Corporate Campus Project.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the Corporate Campus Project, crime reports and airport
issues.
Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding the golf course management contract.
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding the quality of life in El Segundo. Spoke against the
Corporate Campus Project, LAX expansion and the banner on Sepulveda Blvd.
Jan Sand, Friends of the El Segundo Dog Park, thanked the Police Department for helping with
humane treatment of stray animals.
Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding her perception of the Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs noted that she had been at the last SCAG meeting.
Police Chief Jack Wayt spoke regarding El Segundo crime statistics. Noted that the crime rate is
at the lowest in the last five years.
Council Member McDowell thanked the RSVP's for their support.
Mayor Gordon spoke regarding the former Fedex project, the proposed Corporate Campus Project,
LAX expansion, golf course management and Team One Advertising.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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.
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Approved Warrant Numbers 2523044 to 2523387 on Register No. 9 in the total amount of
$1,198,340.99 and Wire Transfers from 01/26/2002 through 02/8/2002 in the amount of
$317,727.03 and authorized staff to release. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks;
checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or
adjustments; and wire transfers.
2. Approved Special City Council Town Meeting minutes of January 30, 2002.
3. Approved examination plan for the Personnel Merit System job classification of
Administrative Analyst.
4. Approved new job classification and class specification of Police Records Supervisor and
adopted Resolution No. 4245 establishing the monthly salary range.
5. Approved of Resolution No. 4246 extending the authorization for accepting debit and credit
cards for City services to include water payments and other City services and authorized the
City Manager to execute agreements with individual credit card companies.
6. Approved the upgrade of the City's backup system from the old Digital Audio Tape (DAT) to
a more current format Super Digital Linear Tape (SDLT); Approved the purchase of an ATL
M1500 SDLT tape system with two drives for an amount not to exceed $18,900.
7. Approved consulting services with Business Productivity Systems for streaming video
technology on the City's web site and authorized the City Manager to execute standard
Professional Services Agreement No. 2975 not to exceed $40,000.
8. Approved the purchase from Avnet Computer Marketing, Network Associates' "Sniffer" local
Area Network products and training for the City's network computer system and authorize
the City Manager to execute.
9. Adopted plans and specifications for construction of Mariposa Avenue Storm Drain (700
block of Mariposa Avenue)- Approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 02-
02 (estimated cost $150,000.00) and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of
construction bids.
10. Adopted plans and specifications for the lining of sanitary sewer access structures at
various locations on this City -wide project — Project No. PW 02 -01 — Approved Capital
Improvement Program and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of
construction bids.
11. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
12. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
13. Authorized staff to solicit proposals from firms which specialize in pump station maintenance
and repair of the City's sewer and storm water pump stations and authorized Flo- Systems,
Inc., to continue this service until such time an award of contract is made (fiscal impact
$15,000.00 per year).
14. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
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MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
consent agenda items, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
11. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications for
Rehabilitation of Sanitary Pump Station No. 4 (1501 East Holly Avenue) — Approved Capital
Improvement Program — Project No. PW 02 -03 (estimated cost $633,000.00)
Recommendation — (1) Approve plans and specifications; (2) Authorize staff to advertise the
project for receipt of construction bids; (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt plans
and specifications for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Pump Station No. 4 (1501 East Holly Avenue) —
Approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 02 -03 (estimated cost $633,000.00)
and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO
A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
12. Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the project for Replacement of
24" Water Valve and Water System Booster Pump No. 2 (400 Lomita Street) — Approved
Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 01 -03 (contract amount $108,777.34).
Recommendation — (1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $13,477.34; (2)
Accept the work as complete; (3) Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice
of Completion in the County Recorder's Office; (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to accept as
complete the project for Replacement of 24" Water Valve and Water System Booster Pump No. 2
(400 Lomita Street) — Approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 01 -03 (contract
amount $108,777.34); approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $13, 477.34; authorized the
City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL NOT
PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
14. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications for Termite
Fumigation of Government Buildings — Project No. PW 01 -24 — Facilities Maintenance
Operating Budget — (estimated cost $30,200.00).
Recommendation — (1) Adopt plans and specifications; (2) Authorize staff to advertise the
project for receipt of construction bids; (3) Alternatively; discuss and take other action
related to this item.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt plans and
specifications for Termite Fumigation of Government Buildings — Project No. PW 01 -24 — Facilities
Maintenance Operating Budget — (estimated cost $30,200.00) and authorize staff to advertise the
project for receipt of construction bids. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 310
MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL NOT PARTICIPATING
DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
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NEW BUSINESS —
F. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Reported on hosting a recent visit of a City Manager from
Australia.
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Reported that in closed session Council voted to pursue
defense and secure counsel regarding the CAGES lawsuit. Council Member Wernick not
participating due to a potential conflict.
H. REPORTS — CITY CLERK —
Reminded Council and the public that due to the statewide election being held on Tuesday,
March 5, 2002, the next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday,
March 6, 2002.
I. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Reported on regional leadership positions held by Council
Members. Reported on ICRMA Board Meeting. Noted that ICRMA authorized $190,000
payment to City for reimbursement of old legal bills.
Council Member Gaines — Reported on the Homeland Defense Seminar.
Council Member Wernick — Reported on Officer Carolyn Jeffers upcoming retirement.
Thanked American Cancer Society for their award. Reported on LAX Advisory Committee
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Invited public comment to SBCOG at the Liveable Communities
Meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Gordon — Public Display of Flags
16. Consideration and possible action regarding the continuous placement of American Flags on
downtown utility poles until the initiation of the Downtown Improvement Project.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve installation of
American Flags on downtown utility poles until the initiation of the Downtown Improvement Project.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT
PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
Reported on legislation update headed by Assemblyman Nakano regarding the regional airport
issues.
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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 regional airport proposal and airport issues.
Jan Cruckshank, resident, spoke regarding the Corporate Campus Project.
Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding CAGES and the Corporate Campus Project.
Jane Friedken, resident, spoke regarding the Corporate Campus Project.
MEMORIALS — City Council adjourns tonight's meeting in memory of Hans Hanson, former
employee of the City of El Segundo; longtime resident Andrew Jefferson Shoemaker; Corral
Wellfonder father of Jerry Wellfonder of Imperial Photo Service; and Donald E. Scavo, father of
Recreation Superintendent Judy Andoe.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT — at 8:40 P.M.
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Cindy Mort en, City Clerk
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