2002 MAR 06 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS — NONE
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.
Jane Pinlot, President of Council of PTAs and spoke regarding the upcoming Run for Education,
Saturday, March 9, 2002.
Harry Winston, resident, spoke, regarding the Corporate Campus Project.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street restripping.
Joan Parker, resident, spoke regarding Main Street revitalization and spoke in support of
Corporate Campus.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Consent Items 6 and 10 and Item 2.
Bill Mason, contractor for Honeywell and member of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support
of the Corporate Campus Project,
Jim DiCarli, real estate broker, read into the record, a letter from Don Merritt, his partner in support
of the Corporate Campus Project.
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Mike Rotolo, resident, spoke regarding the Camp Eucalyptus Project. Expressed support for the
Council and the Corporate Campus Project.
Gail Church, resident, spoke in support of the Council.
Mike Wyant, resident, spoke in support of the Council and the Corporate Campus Project.
Ralph Capo, resident, spoke in support of the Council and the Corporate Campus Project.
Mr. Parker, resident, spoke in support of the Council.
Martin McCarthy, resident, spoke in support of the Corporate Campus Project.
Joe Brandon, resident, spoke regarding the downtown revitalization and public input.
Bill Wenger, resident, spoke regarding the Golf Course Management contract.
Council Member Gaines spoke regarding naming and dedicating City facilities.
Council Member Wernick noted that she could not participate in the Corporate Campus issue
because of a conflict of interest.
Mayor Gordon spoke regarding the Golf Course Management contract and "The Gordon Report".
Andy Santamaria, Public Works Director, spoke on the Downtown Revitalization Project and the
process the City went through.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, 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
1. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of conceptual design for Camp
Eucalyptus (645 California Street).
MAYOR GORDON NOT PARTICIPATING DUE A POSSIBLE CONFLICT.
Greg Johnson, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
Frank Glynn, Architect, AIA, gave a presentation.
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MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to receive
presentation and accept recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission for the
Camp Eucalyptus conceptual design. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
MAYOR GORDON NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the adoption of a resolution stating policies
and procedures for naming and dedicating City facilities.
Greg Johnson, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to adopt
Resolution No. 4247 adopting policies and procedures for naming and dedicating City
facilities as amended to read Section 4, B, No. 3 "Names of all city councilmembers at the
time of conception design and dedication" and No. 4 " Names of the Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tern at the time of conception design and dedication ". MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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.
3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2523388 to 2523652 on Register No. 10 in the total amount
of $626,733.29 and Wire Transfers from 02/09/2002 through 02/22/2002 in the amount
of $1,013,843.80 and authorized staff to release. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit
checks.
4. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2002 and February 19, 2002.
5. Approved funding FY 2000 -2001 reservations, designations and continuing
appropriations in the FY 2001 -2002 Budget.
6. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON.
7. Awarded Contract No. 2982 to CJ Construction, Inc., for the 2001 -2002 Annual
Contract for Curb and Sidewalk repair — Project No. PW 01 -23 (fiscal impact
$45,000.00) and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the
City.
8. Awarded three (3) year contract to Cal -Air, Inc., for the retrofit/upgrade /maintenance
of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for various City
buildings (fiscal impact $215,100 first year; $25,000 second year; $25,000 third year)
and authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreement No.
2983 on behalf of the City and extend the contract for up to two (2) additional one -
year increments, per specifications and pricing in the RFP.
9. Received and filed monthly status report on Capital Improvement Program Projects
(no fiscal impact).
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10. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS.
11. Approved funding for the relocation of the El Segundo Community Cable Studio Office
to temporary office facilities for duration of ESHS Building K construction contract;
Approved one -time funding of $5,082.78 for the 12 month rental of mobile office unit
from Williams Scotsman Inc.; Approved one -time funding of $1,515.50 for the 12
month rental of container for storage from Martin Container, Inc.; Approved one -time
funding of approximately $4,000 for electrical service installation for temporary office
trailer; Approved funding for approximately $2,000 for telephone /network service
transfer to temporary office trailer; Approved one -time funding of $5,000.00 for cable
transmitting modulator upgrade
12. Approved Contract 2763 Amendment No. 3 for Custodial Services at Urho Saari Swim
Stadium — Coastal Cleaning.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
approve consent agenda items 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
6. Receive and file list of next steps prepared by staff relating to potential promotional,
economic, legislative and other support for local businesses in response to issue
raised at Town Meeting of January 30, 2002 by local businesses where businesses
discussed the challenges faced as a result of the recession and the September 11,
2001 attacks.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to receive
and file list of next steps prepared by staff relating to potential promotional, economic,
legislative and other support for local businesses in response to issue raised at Town
Meeting of January 30, 2002 by local businesses where businesses discussed the
challenges faced as a result of the recession and the September 11, 2001 attacks.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10. Approve the 2001/2002 vehicle and equipment purchase in the amount of $320,349.89.
Funds were approved and are available in the 2001/2002 Equipment Replacement Fund.
Authorized staff to piggyback other governmental contracts such as the State of California,
City, Special District or solicit bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder,
purchase designated equipment, and dispose of all identified surplus vehicles and
equipment at auction. All money received from auction will be placed back into the general
or asset forfeiture funds as appropriate.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
the 2001/2002 vehicle and equipment purchase in the amount of $320,349.89. Funds were
approved and are available in the 2001/2002 Equipment Replacement Fund. Authorized
staff to piggyback other governmental contracts such as the State of California, City, Special
District or solicit bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, purchase
designated equipment, and dispose of all identified surplus vehicles and equipment at
auction. All money received from auction will be placed back into the general or asset
forfeiture funds as appropriate. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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NEW BUSINESS — NONE
F. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE
I. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Spoke regarding perception of public input during public
communications and the implication of the results of yesterday's election.
Council Member Gaines — Spoke regarding the upcoming Capital Improvemets Project
Committee meetings, Technology Subcommittee meeting, City website and public safety
communications. Reported on the recent Dreams of Flight Conference in San Diego.
Council Member Wernick — Spoke regarding the Treasurer's Report. Also noted 80 new
LAX jobs and asked any interested residents to contact Diane Sanchez at 646 -5742. Spoke
regarding Hyperion problems.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Spoke regarding the General Assembly Meeting. Reported on
West Vector Control Meeting.
Mayor Gordon — Spoke regarding the proposed El Toro Airport expansion. Asked
community to contact Senator Boxer to express opposition to the proposed legislation that
would take away local control of airport expansion. She can be contacted at 202 324 -3121.
Spoke on Arbor Vitae Interchange meeting tomorrow, and cell phone dead spots. Noted
that Caltrans had been contacted regarding puddling problem at Palm and Sepulveda.
Spoke on the upcoming Run for Education.
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.
Jan Cruckshank, resident, spoke regarding Camp Eucalyptus project. Spoke regarding public
communications portion of the meeting.
Harry Winston, resident, spoke regarding the Corporate Campus project.
Spenser Shakstad, resident, spoke regarding a possible market at the Ralph's site and proposed
parking structure.
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Joe Brandon, resident, spoke regarding downtown revitalization.
MEMORIALS — In memory of Margaret Tucker, one of El Segundo's 75th anniversary Diamonds
and Walter Conner, 40 year employee of Recreation and Parks.
CELEBRATIONS — Congratulations to Bill Hatcher, Fire Prevention Specialist with the El Segundo
Fire Department, and his wife Annie, on the birth of their second daughter Kelsey.
ADJOURNMENT — at 9:12 p.m.
Cathy DomarW, Deputy City Clerk
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