2002 JAN 15 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION — Reverend Julie Elkins, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member Gaines and Bill Mason, representing the Chamber of Commerce,
presented the trophy for Best Decorated Float in the children's category, to the Girl Scout
Troop, one of the winning groups of the 2001 "Let Freedom Ring" Holiday Parade.
(b) Presentation by Director Ed Little of West Basin Municipal Water District of water rebate
check to the City of El Segundo in the amount of $240,520.00. Council accepted the check.
(c) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Commendation to El Segundo Fire Department
employee Mickey Rinder, for her professional and caring actions during an emergency on
November 27, 2001.
(d) Council Member McDowell presented Certificates of Recognition to recipients and judges of
"2001 Lighting Up the Community Program."
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Present
Council Member Gaines
Present
Council Member McDowell
Present
Council Member Wernick
Absent
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.
Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke regarding problem in her neighborhood, and her disapproval of the
El Segundo Corporate Campus.
Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding the consent agenda item 4, the disposition of fire
equipment. He also spoke regarding the El Segundo Corporate Campus.
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Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding her disapproval of the El Segundo Corporate Campus.
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
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
VOICE VOTE. 4/0 Council Member Wernick Absent
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
by Council Member McDowell, to read all
only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
1. Public hearing on the proposed project and budget for allocation of the Fiscal Year 2002-
2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Proposed total Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 CDBG budget: $258,000 (Proposed Community Development Commission
CDBG 2002 -2003 Allocation - $115,489: Community Development Commission Unallocated
CDBG Funds - $98,381; General Fund monies - $44,130
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the proposed
project and budget for allocation of the Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds. Proposed total Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 CDBG budget: $258,000 Proposed
Community Development Commission CDBG 2002 -2003 Allocation - $115,489: Community
Development Commission Unallocated CDBG Funds - $98,381; General Fund monies - $44,130.
He asked if proper notice had been done, and if any written communications had been received.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done by CEDS, and no written communications
had been done.
Tina Gall, CBDG Coordinator, made a brief presentation.
Consensus to close public hearing.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED, by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve the
proposed project and budget for allocation of the Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Proposed total Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 CDBG budget: $258,000
(Proposed Community Development Commission CDBG 2002 -2003 Allocation - $115,489:
Community Development Commission Unallocated CDBG Funds- $98,381; General Fund monies -
$44,130. And authorize the Director of Community, Economic and Development Services to
execute agreements in excess of $10,000 with all sub - recipients receiving CDBG funds. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 Council Member Wernick Absent
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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2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2522433 to 2522583 on Register No. 7 in the total amount
of $534,335.58 and Wire Transfers from 12/21/2001 through 01/04/2002 in the amount
of $292,088.88. Approved Warrant Demand Register and authorized staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. Approved City Council meeting minutes of January 2, 2002.
4. Approved surplus Fire Department equipment and vehicles: (1) Surplus a Holmatro
Rescue Tool; (2) Surplus Fire Protection Clothing that no longer meets operational
requirements /needs; (3) Surplus two (2) older model fire prevention vehicles (VIN #:
1 FAPP36XOPK178009 and VIN #: 1 FAPP36X7PK178010); (4) Authorized the City
Manager to offer a donation of surplused Fire Department items to the City of Guaymas
Fire Department under the "Sister City Program "; (5) Authorized the City Manager to
appropriately dispose of those items donated to the Guaymas Fire Department
5. Approved Agreement No. 2966 between the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for administration of Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) grant funds for the Douglas Street Gap Closure /Railroad Grade
Separation project (Grant amount $2,079,661.00). And authorized City Manager to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
6. Awarded Contract No. 2967 of three (3) year contract to Waste Management for
professional services to provide disposal of City generated green waste (Fiscal Impact
per year $20,000.00). And authorized the City Manager to execute the standard
professional agreement on behalf of the City.
7. Awarded of Contract No. 2968 to SW Mapping Technologies, Inc., for professional
services to provide digital orthophotography services (Fiscal Impact $34,408.00).
Authorized the City Manager to execute the standard professional agreement on behalf
of the City.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve all
consent agenda items. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410 Council Member
Wernick Absent
NEW BUSINESS —
8. Adoption of a resolution approving, authorizing and directing execution of an Amended
and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4244
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TO JOIN THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt
Resolution No. 4244 approving, authorizing and directing execution of an Amended and
Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement No. 2969 relating to the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council Member Wernick Absent
F. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Council authorized the filing of an appeal with the State
Water Resources Control Board with respect to the Regional Waste Quality Control Board
Order No. 01 -182.
H. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE
I. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Spoke about the Downtown Shuttle expansion.
Council Member Gaines — Reported on the progress of "Freedom Park ", and the progress
of the memorial.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs — Invited the community to the Council of Governments meeting
Thursday, January 24, at 7:00 P.M at the Library.
Mayor Gordon — Announced the change of the State Policy of uniform Hotel charges for
State employees. Announced the Town Hall Forum, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in the
Council Chambers. Announced the 85th Birthday celebration for the City of El Segundo,
Thursday January 17, at the Farmers Market.
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 about the traffic impact of the El Segundo Corporate Campus.
Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding Cable listing for Council Meetings.
Ron Swanson, resident, spoke on the controversy regarding the El Segundo Corporate Campus.
Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke regarding the El Segundo Corporate Campus.
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MEMORIALS — Adjournment in memory of former El Segundo resident, Police Officer and Fire
Captain, Floyd Ingram; and, former Mayor of our neighboring city of Torrance, James Armstrong;
and Maryestelle Ford, resident and El Segundo Piano teacher.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:16 P.M.
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Cindy Mo esen, City Clerk
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