2003 DEC 02 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2003 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Council Member Gaines -
Council Member McDowell -
Council Member Wernick -
Present
Present — arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Present
Present
Absent
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et se q.) 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 Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or
conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(a)) — 2
matters
Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. BC288292
Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. BC288293
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0- potential case (no
further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government
Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) —1 matter
Labor Negotiator: Mary Strenn, City Manager
Bargaining Unit: Police Management Association
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matter
SPECIAL MATTERS —
RECESS — The City Council recessed at 6:55 p.m. to convene in Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2003 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Fr. Charles Chilinda of Loyola Marymount University
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS —
Council Member McDowell, on behalf of the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, presented a proclamation to Betty Rubly proclaiming December, 2003 the
month for Lighting Up the Community and inviting the residents of El Segundo to warmly welcome
the members of the Park Vista Jet Setters as they judge the 2003 Lighting Up the Community
program.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented a Proclamation to Michael Barendse, CFO Loyola Marymount,
in observance of Operation Teddy Bear, December 11, 2003.
Council Member presented a Proclamation in keeping with an annual holiday tradition in El
Segundo, to symbolically change name of the 1200 block of Acacia to Candy Cane Lane, to create
a snow- covered Christmas Village for the period of December 13, 2003 at 7:00 pm through
December 23, 2003.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented a Commendation to Gary Wallace for his service on the El
Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee.
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.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 2
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the Honeywell Site EIR, the naming of Imperial Vista,
"Clutter's Bluff, the Parking In -Lieu Fee, and appointment of Mary Strenn as real property
negotiator for the Douglas Street Improvement Project.
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding the Honeywell Project, the 2003 -2003 Slurry Seal Project,
and needed sidewalk repair at Palm and Main.
Kitty Crowley, resident, spoke regarding the Honeywell project and the increased contract amount
for Christopher A. Joseph & Associates.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consideration and possible action regarding Contract Amendment No. 1 to a contract
(No. 3257) with Christopher A. Joseph & Associates to prepare a Project/Program
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with an accelerated schedule for the
redevelopment of land owned by Honeywell and others located at the northeast
corner of Rosecrans and Sepulveda. The amount of the amendment would be
$40,480. Total cost of contract, including what was previously approved by the City
Council, would not to exceed $295,636. The applicant of the project will pay the full
amount of the contract.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, addressed the environmental issues raised during public
communications and stated that various environmental agencies will be involved in the
oversight of project.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to authorize
the City Manager to execute Contract No. 3257, Amendment No. 1, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, with Christopher A. Joseph & Associates to prepare an expedited
Project/Program EIR in an amount not to exceed $295,636. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2. Consideration and possible action regarding naming the Imperial Vista outlook
project, Imperial Vista Park "Clutter's Bluff".
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 3
Council Member Gaines gave a report regarding the history, development and completion of
this project.
Council discussed alternatives to approving the Recreation and Parks Commission's
recommendation to name the new Imperial Vista Outlook Project, Imperial Vista Park
"Clutter's Bluff'.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED to Council Member McDowell to name
the location "Clutter's Park ". MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: MAYOR
PRO TEM JACOBS; ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 3/1
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 2537351 to 2537647 on Register No. 4 in the total
amount of $1,331,875.36 and Wire Transfers from 11/07/2003 through 11/20/2003 in
the total amount of $1,131,586.64. 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 November 18, 2003.
Adopted Ordinance 1370 amending the El Segundo Municipal Code regarding
newsracks.
6. Adopted Resolution No. 4347 readjusting optional Parking In -Lieu Program fees in
accordance with the El Segundo Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and Ordinance No.
1368.
7. Adopted Resolution No. 4348 appointing the City Manager as the City's real property
negotiator for the Douglas Street Improvement Project and authorizing the City
Manager to approve contracts for acquisition of real property interests. (Estimated
Cost $1,007,040)
8. Accepted the Park Vista Senior Housing exterior painting project (615 East Holly
Avenue) — Approved Park Vista Operating Budget — Project No. PW 03 -05 (Final
contract amount $82,300) as complete. Authorized the City Clerk to file the City
Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
Accepted the project to install lining of sanitary sewer access structures — Approved
Capital Improvement Program PW 03 -11 (Estimated Cost $66,170) as complete.
Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder's Office.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 4
10. Approved Easement Agreement No. 3281 and Easement Agreement No. 3282 with
Shell California Pipeline Company for the Douglas Street Gap Closure Project. (No
Fiscal Impact).
11. Adopted Resolution No. 4351 amending Resolution No. 4162 regarding street
sweeping in the 200 block of West Mariposa Avenue and the 500 block of Richmond
Street and Concord Street. (No Fiscal Impact)
12. Adopted Resolution No. 4349 amending Resolution No. 4162 regarding the
installation of 4 -way stop signs at the intersection of Holly Avenue and Bungalow
Drive. (No. Fiscal Impact)
13. Awarded Contract No. 3283 in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Horizon
Mechanical for installation of a chlorination system and eye wash at the Urho Saari
Swim Stadium. (Contract amount $26,487)
14. Accepted the 2002 -2003 Slurry Seal of various streets — Approved Capital
Improvement Program — Project No. PW 03 -06. (Final contract amount $124,704.86)
project as complete. Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of
Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
15. Authorized the City's acceptance of a donation by the Hughes Electronics
Corporation of one 2003 Chevrolet Suburban to the El Segundo Police Department.
Approved budget for maintenance of the vehicle for the remainder of FY 2003/04.
(Fiscal Impact $1,250)
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to approve
consent items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. MAYOR
PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING IN ITEMS 5 AND 6 DUE TO A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT REGARDING HER INTEREST IN A BUSINESS ON MAIN STREET AND ITEM
11 DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT REGARDING HER REAL ESTATE INTEREST ON
VIRGINIA/MARIPOSA. COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL NOT PARTICIPATING IN ITEM
12 DUE TO THE LOCATION OF HIS RESIDENCE. CITY MANAGER MARY STRENN IS
CONFLICTED ON ITEM 11 DUE TO THE LOCATION OF HER RESIDENCE.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS
16. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a resolution recognizing the
need for a proactive program that will ensure the replacement of damaged or
unusable sewer laterals during the development process of private property.
Seimone Jurjis, Building Manager, gave a report.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 5
Mary Strenn, City Manager, responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs to adopt
Resolution No. 4350 recognizing the need for a proactive program that will ensure the
replacement of damaged or unusable sewer laterals during the development process of
private property. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4.0. COUNCIL
MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT.
G. 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 4 -way stop on Holly and Bungalow, Tree
Lighting and Downtown Project Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, December 4.
Council Member Gaines — None
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — None
Mayor Gordon — Spoke regarding the Ground Breaking of the SAMS Project at the Air Force Base
last week and the BRAC list.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have receive 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.
Chuck Dederwater, Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee, spoke regarding the Shute
Mihaly report on the LAX Master Plan. Requested staff prepare synopsis of the major points made
in that Report for public review.
Dan Erhler, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the 40th Annual Holiday
Parade on Sunday, December 7, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding the sidewalk repair at Palm Avenue and Main Street. Also
spoke regarding the Memorial Stones, Clutter's Park and LAX Master Plan.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 6
Liz, Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Clutter's Park. Also spoke regarding the installation of
fiber optics in Main Street and the street tree grates. Also spoke regarding the LAX Master Plan.
Dick Van Vranken, resident, congratulated the Council and staff on the Downtown Improvement
Project.
MEMORIALS — Ken Brett, former El Segundo. resident and outstanding professional athlete.
CELEBRATIONS — The birth of Shelby Crane, daughter of Sandee Crane, Senior Librarian of
Youth Services and Shawn Crane. And the birth of Noah Cole, born to proud parents Kristi and
Karl von der Liden. Kristi is a City administrative analyst.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:15 p.m.
l.�Oyyv/ " i C
Cathy D ann, Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2003
PAGE NO. 7