2002 NOV 06 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Chaplain Jim Rozman of Los Angeles Air Force Base
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS —
a) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Norm Angelo
proclaiming November 11, 2002 through December 20, 2002 as the Spark of Love Toy
Drive and encouraging the community to support this holiday program by contributing
toys and non - perishable foods to the El Segundo Fire Department during the period of
November 11 -20, 2002.
b) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation observing November 11, 2002 as
Veterans Day in honor of the unfailing valor, dignity, and courage of our patriotic men
and women in uniform, so that their spirit and selfless public service may shine brightly
in the annals of history.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Absent
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.
a) Gayle Segars, Chairman of Candy Cane Lane, presented a request for the same level
of City assistance for the December 14 -23, 2002 Candy Cane Lane Holiday Program,
in the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue, as in previous years. (Consent Item # 5).
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b) Susan Sanchez of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce requested City support and
sponsorship for the 39th Annual Holiday parade on Sunday, December 8, 2002 from
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Tree Lighting at the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday,
December 5, 2002 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Consent Item # 6).
c) Brian Crowley, resident, requested more information on consent item number 8.
d) Chris Bennett, Good Stuff Restaurants, spoke about becoming part of the community,
and gave information about the restaurant.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Consideration and possible action for a public hearing to modify the Paramedic
Transport Rates and broaden the policy on transport billing to include the billing of
Medicare, Medi -Cal, Medicaid, and private insurance companies of residents to provide
transport services. (The estimated additional revenues to be received are $123,000).
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing to modify the
Paramedic Transport Rates and broaden the policy on transport billing to include the billing of
Medicare, Medi -Cal, Medicaid, and private insurance companies of residents to provide
transport services.
He asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner and if any written
correspondence had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed
and no written communications had been received by the City Clerk's Office.
Norm Angelo, Fire Chief, gave a report.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4278
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED RATE SCHEDULE FOR RECOVERING FIRE
DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC TRANSPORT COSTS.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve
Resolution No. 4278 adopting an amended rate schedule for recovering Fire Department
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Paramedic transport costs. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410.
COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
2. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding the adoption of an
amendment to the 2002 -2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to
add a new project entitled, "Architecture and Engineering Services for the Removal of
Architectural Barriers at Two Public Facilities: Joslyn Center and El Segundo Library"
and amendment to the City Hall West ADA Elevator Project.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing regarding the
adoption of an amendment to the 2002 -2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program to add a new project entitled, "Architecture and Engineering Services for the
Removal of Architectural Barriers at Two Public Facilities: Joslyn Center and El Segundo
Library" and amendment to the City Hall West ADA Elevator Project.
He asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner and if any written
correspondence had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed
and no written communications had been received by the City Clerk's Office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt
the new 2002 -2003 CDBG Project, Architecture and Engineering Services for the Removal of
Architectural Barriers at Two Public Facilities Project and Budget of $40,000; and the
Amendment for the CDBG City Hall West ADA Elevator Project, replacing the General Fund
portion of the project budget with unspent CDGB funds of $100,000; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los
Angeles County Community Development Commission. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2528940 on Register No. 2 in the total amount of
$2,224,689.19 and Wire Transfers from 10/07/2002 through 10/25/2002 in the total
amount of $1,102,543.80. 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.
4. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2002.
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5. Approved request by the Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City
assistance for the December 14 -23, 2002 Candy Cane Lane holiday program in the
1200 block of East Acacia Avenue, as in previous years provided that all necessary
permit applications are submitted, including sound amplification permits, and project
meets applicable City requirements.
6. Approved request by the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City support and
sponsorship for the 39th Annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2002 from
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Tree Lighting at the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday,
December 5, 2002 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. provided the events meet all applicable
City requirements.
7. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
9. Awarded Contract No. 3078 to Flo- Systems, Inc., in the amount of $11,650; authorized
the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
10. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
11. Approved an annual purchase order contract, on a single- source basis, with Blue
Diamond Industries to supply asphalt paving materials to the City for street maintenance
project. (Annual cost is not to exceed $45,000).
12. Approved Change Order No. 1 to Valley Crest Landscaping for the landscaping and
irrigation of the golf course Sepulveda Boulevard frontage — Approved Capital
Improvement Program (Estimated Cost - $48,420).
13. Accepted the work as complete on 2001 -2002 Slurry Seal of various streets — Approved
Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 01 -20 (Contract Amount - $149,703.65).
Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County
Recorder's Office.
14. Accepted the work as complete on project for the Park Vista Senior Housing Deck
Resurfacing and Waterproofing (615 East Holly Avenue) — Project No. PW 00 -13 —
Approved Park Vista Operating Budget (Contract Amount - $98,900). Authorized the
City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's
Office.
15. Accepted the work as complete on the termite fumigation of Government Buildings —
Approved Facilities Maintenance Operating Budget — Project No. PW 01 -24 (Contract
Amount - $32,062.50). Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of
Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
16. Awarded three (3) year contracts to Warehouse Uniforms, Contract No. 3080, Carmen's
Uniforms, Contract No. 3081, and Long Beach Uniform, Contract No. 3082, as the Police
Department's primary suppliers of uniforms and accessories. Authorized the City
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Manager to exercise the renewal option for an additional three (3) year period if in the
City's best interest, for a maximum total contract length of six (6) years.
17. Adopted resolutions giving approval to apply for grant funds from the Proposition 12 Per
Capita Grant Program ($152,000), Resolution No. 4279, and Roberti- Z'Berg Block Grant
Program ($49,061), Resolution No. 4280, with a City match ($21,026). Directed staff to
review appropriate Recreation and Parks Capital Project(s) for funding under the State
Bond Act of 2000.
18. Directed the City Manager to forward a letter of support for the Los Angeles County
Department of Beaches and Harbors' application to the California Coastal Commission
to construct four (4) beach volleyball courts at the County managed beach adjacent to
the Grand Ave. beach parking lot at Vista Del Mar.
19. Adopted resolutions establishing a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Matching Plan and
Trust (Plan) through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Resolution No. 4281, and ICMA
Retirement Solutions, Resolution No. 4282.
20. Adopted the annual resolutions, Resolution Nos. 4283, 4284, 4285 and 4286 updating
the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12,13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES ABSENT
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. Consideration and possible action on a request from DirecTV to place a temporary sign
on the building celebrating its 11 th million customer. The sign, which exceeds the
specifications of the City's Sign Code, will be located on the north side of their building at
2230 East Imperial Highway, and will be in place for two months, beginning
approximately November 20, 2002. Applicant: DirecTV.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to
approve DirecTV's request to install one (1) oversized sign for two (2) months.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON,
MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL; NOES: NONE;
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES; NOT - PARTICIPATING: COUNCIL MEMBER
WERNICK. 3/0/1
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8. Consideration and possible action regarding 612 Twin Holdings, LLC's application for:
(1) an amendment to the Lease and Construction Agreements with the City for the 176
stall parking garage located at 121 West Grand Avenue; (2) an addendum to
Environmental Assessment No. 581 for the parking garage; (3) granting authority to the
City Manager to execute an easement agreement with 612 Twin Holdings.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
approve Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. 581, Resolution No. 4287, and
approve an amendment to the Lease and Construction Agreements No. 3010 between
612 Twin Holdings, LLC and the City of El Segundo to add an additional nine parking
spaces and 778 square feet of commercial use to the previously approved parking
garage located at 121 West Grand Avenue and authorize the City Manager to execute
an easement agreement No. 3083 with 612 Twin Holdings, LLC. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS
MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES;
NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS. 3/0/1
10. Adopt plans and specifications for the Camp Eucalyptus Project at 645 California Street
— Approved Capital Improvement Program Project No. PW 02 -16 - (Estimated Project
Cost - $356,000). Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction
bids.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt plans
and specifications for the Camp Eucalyptus Project at 645 California Street — Approved Capital
Improvement Program Project No. PW 02 -16 - (Estimated Project Cost - $356,000). Authorized
staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS
WERNICK AND MCDOWELL; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES; NOT -
PARTICIPATING MAYOR GORDON. 3/0/1
F. NEW BUSINESS — NONE
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell —
Spoke regarding the upcoming Hyperion Meeting and urged attendance, and the hazard
waste round up.
Council Member Wernick —
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Spoke regarding the Hyperion Meeting
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs —
Reported on the Health Care situation in Los Angeles County.
Mayor Gordon —
21. Consideration and possible action regarding the formation of a City Council
Subcommittee that will examine new business recruitment incentives for a period not to
exceed 90 days.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to form a City Council
Subcommittee comprised of two Council Members for the purpose of examining new business
recruitment incentives for a period not to exceed 90 days. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 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.
Brian Cowley, resident, read a letter regarding the EI Segundo Corporate Campus.
MEMORIALS — Adjournment In memory of Dwaine Mcllroy.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:37 p.m.
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