2002 MAY 21 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 — 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4259
Next Ordinance # 1346
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon
INVOCATION — Minister Greg Barentine of Community of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS — Council Member Gaines invited interested persons to view the new MAX bus
parked outside City Hall on Main Street.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Absent
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.
Shirley Conger, Corona Del Mar, commented about Orange County's recent voter approval of
Measure W which changed the zoning of El Toro from an airport to a park and suggested that such
action would negatively impact other area airports.
Jim Coyle, resident, commented about the June 15, 2002 Dog Park Open House celebration and
also spoke about the Senior Golf League at The Lakes Golf Course
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 Gaines, to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS ABSENT.
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B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS — None.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Consideration and possible action regarding the setting of a date and time for
interviewing candidates to the various Committees, Commissions and Boards
The Council Members concurred to set the date for interviews of candidates to the
Recreation and Parks Commission, the Library Board of Trustees, the Planning
Commission and the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board, for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday,
June 4, 2002.
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 2525178 to 2525576 on Register No. 15 in the total amount
of $1,360,992.62, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $290,497.07, 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.
3. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2002, as submitted.
4. Approved addendum to U.S. Landscapes, Inc. contract for maintenance of Freedom and
Independence Parks, and authorized the City Manager to execute the addendum on
behalf of the City. (Fiscal Impact: $26,400)
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL.
6. Approved the purchase of three (3) thermal imaging cameras from Special -T Fire
Equipment for the Fire Department. (Fiscal Impact — Not to exceed $74,800.00).
7. PULLED DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT BY MAYOR GORDON.
8. Approved acceptance of the road deed from OMP Douglas Property Company for Duley
Road, and authorized the City Manager to accept the deed on behalf of the City.
9. Adopted Resolution No. 4260 to authorize continued participation in the Los Angeles
Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, from July 1,
2003 through June 30, 2006, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Cooperation
Agreement on behalf of the City.
10. Adopted Resolution No. 4261 to establish a City of El Segundo space policy.
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11. Approved the SPCA contract for animal sheltering services and authorized the City
Manager to execute it on behalf of the City. (Fiscal Impact - $26,400)
12. Approved Assignment of Right, Title and Interest in Public Service Agreement No. 2798
between the City of El Segundo and Just Right Help II, Inc. to AccentCare, Inc., and
authorized the City Manager to execute the request on behalf of the City.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED BY Council Member Wernick to approve
Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS ABSENT.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the authorization to issue a purchase order
for the City's mandated "Harassment in Employment" training.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to authorize the
City Manager to approve a purchase order to Liebert, Cassidy & Whitmore in the amount of
$12,500 for citywide "Harassment in Employment" training on June 17, 19, 24, 26 and 28, 2002.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS ABSENT.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a resolution establishing "NO
STOPPING — TOW AWAY ZONE" for the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard (State
Highway Route 1) between Holly Avenue and Palm Avenue.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Resolution No. 4259 to establish a "NO STOPPING — TOW AWAY ZONE" for the west side of
Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) between Holly Avenue and Palm Avenue, and
authorize staff to forward a copy of the resolution to Caltrans for posting of the parking regulation
signs. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE OF 3/0/1. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS ABSENT
AND MAYOR GORDON DID NOT PARTICIPATE DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Consideration and possible action authorizing Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger to consult
with counsel for the El Toro airport proponents to ensure that regional airport interests
are incorporated into pending and future litigation (Fiscal Impact - $50,000).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to authorize Shute,
Mihaly and Weinberger to consult with the proponents of the proposed El Toro airport on issues
related to strategy and current and future litigation. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS ABSENT.
F. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — None.
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Reported on the Settlement and General Release
Agreement between the City and Lionel Glover.
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H. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — None.
1. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — None.
J. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Advised that he has resumed Saturday office hours in the
park, commencing May 25, from 10am to noon.
Council Member Gaines — Spoke regarding the MAX buses and invited those present to
view them outside in front of City Hall.
Council Member Wernick — Spoke about the volunteer picnic and Super CPR Saturday
Mayor Gordon — (1) Announced that a sound studio is being constructed in El Segundo
to film a new television series spin -off of CIS and cited anticipated residual benefits it will
bring to the business community. (2) Indicated he would be going to Sacramento to testify
on behalf of the City regarding AB2333. (3) Extended thanks to the Committee and Staff
members responsible for the successful Volunteer Picnic. (4) Reported on a meeting he
attended last Saturday concerning Boeing.
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.
Anne Marie Wallace, Regional Representative of The League of Cities, discussed its Grassroots
Network, recently established to address major issues of concern to cities and to generate local
advocacy.
MEMORIALS
The City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Stephen Rich, a long -time resident of the
community and father -in -law of Recreation & Parks Commissioner Colleen Glynn -Rich.
CLOSED SESSION — None.
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section
§54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City Attorney on
potential and/or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under Govemment Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or
conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION — None.
ADJOURNED at 7:34 p.m.
Caroline deLlamas, Interim Deputy City Clerk
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