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2003 JAN 21 CC MINREGULAR UESDAY,MEETING JANUARY 21S2 03ND5 OOCITY COUNCIL P.M. 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Council Member Wernick at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Absent Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present — Arrived at 5:05 p.m. Council Member Gaines - Present Council Member McDowell - Present Council Member Wernick - Present 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)) I. Petition for review of Los Angeles Regional Board Order 01 -182, State Water Resources Control Board (File No. A1498 (V)). ll. Application for Certification of the El Segundo Power Redevelopment Project, State Energy Resources Construction and Development Commission (Docket No. 00- AFC -14). CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -2- 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) — None SPECIAL MATTERS — None. Council moved into open session at 6:55 p.m. LA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO I REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003 — 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Pastor Bruce Schjeldahl of Hope Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs PRESENTATIONS — (a) Council Member McDowell presented Commendations to recipients of the WRAP 2002 awards by the State of California, Chevron, El Segundo Refinery, Northrop - Grumman, Integrated Systems Sector and Raytheon Company, Electronic Systems, for their dedicated attention to implementing programs in waste reduction and recycling. (b) Council Member Gaines presented Certificates of Recognition to the recipients and to the judges, the El Segundo Interact Club members, of the "2002 Lighting Up the Community" program. Council Member Wernick presented Certificates of Recognition to the Families of Candy Cane Lane and the Interact Group. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Absent 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. Kevin Rehm, President of the Firefighter Association, spoke on Consent Agenda Item No. 4, the donation of the fire truck to the City. He further embellished on the attributes of the equipment. Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding the trees, and placement on the agenda. Marc Rener, resident, spoke regarding MAX Buses being donated to El Segundo and then donated to Guayamas. Asked why purchasing and formal bidding process has been waived on agenda items 6 and 16. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO 2 Thomas Dickton, resident, requested information on the Sound Insulation Program. Richard Arabian, resident, requested the City Attorney explain the agenda process. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the annexation of property to Hawthorne. Ms. Stanley, representing Arrow Electronics, addressed agenda item number 18, She was informed that the item was to be pulled from the agenda and would be agendized at a later date. Juli Potter, resident, addressed item number 13, 17, 18, and 19. Diane Sambrano, Inglewood resident, spoke regarding public communications. Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the Downtown street committee. Mayor ProTem Jacobs requested her to hold her comments till the second public communication. Jane Tourino, property owner, spoke regarding agenda item 17, the annexation of El Segundo property to Hawthorne. 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 Gaines to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by Title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 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. Approved Warrant Numbers 2530387 to 2530785 on Register No. 6 in the total amount of $1,574,583.28 and Wire Transfers from 12/07/02 through 12/27/02 in the total amount of $1,081,919.93 and Warrant Numbers 2530786 to 2530996 on Register No. 7 in the total amount of $673,557.59 and Wire Transfers from 12/28/2002 through 1/10/2003 in the total amount of $996,125.46. 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. 2. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2002. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO. 3 3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 4. Accepted donation to the City of El Segundo by the El Segundo Firefighters' Association of a 1968 Crown fire engine, previously in service for the City, to be used as a parade rig. (Fiscal Impact - Minimal — not to exceed $500 first year; not to exceed $1,000 after that.) 5. Authorized the Fire Department to purchase an additional portable UHF radio from Motorola for the Paramedic Extension Unit (E33) bringing our total purchases in excess of $10,000 for the year. This radio will provide a required second means of hospital communication and is a County requirement. The total cost for this radio is $3,560. 6. Waived the purchasing procedures set forth in the El Segundo Municipal Code pursuant to ESMC Title 1 -7 -10; authorized the purchase and award of a Rescue Ambulance by piggybacking on the St. John, Florida Bid and purchase of related equipment (not to exceed $198,000 including tax); authorized the purchase of a Battalion Chiefs Command Vehicle off of State Bid and sole sourcing turn -key installation of command package, to include all required emergency warning devices and radios, to Command Designs, Inc. ($76,000); authorized disposal of the surplused vehicles at auction. Fiscal Impact — not to exceed $274,700. 7. Received and filed report regarding the submission of a grant proposal to the County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Office of Justice Programs. 8. Accepted grant from the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP), Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) in the amount of $17,733.26; and appropriation of the funds to be used by the Police Department for the purchase of "high- technology equipment ". 9. Approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,469.25; accepted the work as complete on the project for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 5 (737 Center Street) — Approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 01 -15 (Estimated Cost $299,469.25). Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 10. Accepted the work as complete on the construction of sidewalk/curb ramps along Pine Avenue (east of Sierra Street and west of Maryland Street) and along Center Street (Grand Avenue to Franklin Avenue) — Project No. PW 02 -05 — Approved Capital Improvement Program (Estimated cost $21,220.00). Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 11. Accepted the work as complete on the construction of mid -block surface drainage improvements /curb replacements at nine (9) locations — Project No. PW 02 -09A — Approved Capital Improvement Program (Estimated Cost $81,950.00). Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 12. Accepted the work as complete on the construction of forty -four (44) curb ramps and adjacent sidewalks along Mariposa Avenue — Project No. PW 02 -04 — Approved Capital MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO. 4 Improvement Program (Estimated cost $37,830.00). Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion. 13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS. 14. Approved Change Order No. 1 for $3,965.11 to Mel Smith Electric, Inc. for Recreation Park Electrical Upgrades — Project No. PW 01 -05 (Change Order Amount $3,965.11). 15. Authorized staff to publish a Request for Proposal for a three (3) year City Street Sweeping contract. (Fiscal Impact - none at this time). 16. Waived the formal bidding process per the municipal code and awarded Contract No. 3115 on a sole source basis for the purchase of a 3M security system to replace the current system in the library. (Fiscal Impact $13,850.00). Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 3. Approve acceptance of six surplus MAX vehicles from the City of Torrance to the City of El Segundo for donation to El Segundo Sister City Association, Inc.; donatee the MAX buses and authorized City Manager to execute all documentation to effectuate proper transfer of all vehicles to the El Segundo Sister City Association; Inc. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the acceptance of six surplus MAX vehicles from the City of Torrance to the City of El Segundo for donation to El Segundo Sister City Association, Inc.; donatee the MAX buses and authorized City Manager to execute all documentation to effectuate proper transfer of all vehicles to the El Segundo Sister City Association; Inc. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 13. Approve Change Order No. 1 for $18,350.00 to Howard Ridley Company, Inc. for professional concrete waterproofing services at City Hall — (Change Order amount $18,350.00). MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Change Order No. 1 for $18,350.00 to Howard Ridley Company, Inc. for professional concrete waterproofing services at City Hall — (Change Order amount $18,350.00). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO 5 F. NEW BUSINESS — 17. Consideration and possible action regarding the submittal of a detachment and annexation application to the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to detach an approximately 49 -acre area of land at the southeast corner of Aviation and El Segundo Boulevards from the City and allow annexation of that property (Area A of the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB)) by the City of Hawthorne to facilitate the consolidation and retention of the LAAFB in the City. Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services gave a report. Mark Hensley read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO SETTING FORTH ITS INTENT TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED REORGANIZATION INVOLVING DETACHMENT OF THE LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE AREA A FROM EL SEGUNDO AND ITS ANNEXATION TO HAWTHORNE. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt Resolution No. 4293 setting forth its intent to consider a proposed reorganization involving detachment of the Los Angeles Air force Base Area A from El Segundo and authorize the City Manager to submit a detachment/annexation application to LAFCO. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 3/1. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 18. Consideration and possible action regarding the second amendment to an Agreement Affecting Real Property (AARP) between the City of El Segundo and Arrow Electronics, Inc. for real property located at 111 Maryland Street. Item pulled from consideration and will be agendized at a later date. 19. Consideration and possible action regarding a new Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of alcohol (Type 41 — On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place and Type 47 — Beer, Wine and Alcohol) at an existing restaurant, The Tavern On Main, located at 123 Main Street, EA No. 601 and AUP No. 02 -04 (ABC 02 -05). Applicant - The Tavern On Main, Property Owner - Kristian Krieger Mayor ProTem Jacobs left the dais due to a possible conflict of interest. Council consensus not to protest the issuance of the new ABC license for the sale of beer, wine and alcohol at The Tavern on Main. Mayor ProTem Jacobs, not participating on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO. 6 H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — The Council has authorized the City of El Segundo to join a petition with other cities in LA County with regards to the State Water Resources Control Board's NPDES permit regulations lawsuit. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell — Spoke on the Downtown revitalization project and presented a time line for improvements to Main Street and Grand Avenue. Council Member Gaines — None Council Member Wernick — None Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Noted that the City was entering it's 86th year of incorporation. 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. Joe Brandon, resident, spoke regarding the Air Force base, and school district clarification. He further spoke about the Downtown revitalization. Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the Downtown revitalization project. Elyse Rothstein, Chamber Downtown El Segundo Committee, expressed support and appreciation for the improvements being made downtown. Edna Freeman, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street Trees, and expressed support for the program, and requested that the City be very careful with the selection of the replacements. Request by Juli Potter of Tree Advocates for further discussion on Main Street Ficus Trees and Main Street 4 -Lane configuration. Ms. Potter expressed displeasure on the removal of the trees. (Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs left the dais due to a possible conflict of interest.) James Campbell, Woodland Hills resident, spoke regarding the Main Street trees. Liz Garnholz, resident, requested information on the amount of acres addressed regarding the Air Force Base. She also addressed the trees on Main Street. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO 7 Marc Rener, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street trees, Air Force Base, and the new market. George Funk, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street trees, and stated he was surprised that people were unaware that the trees were going to be removed. He further stated that he is disappointed with the same people complaining, over and over. Jan Cruickshank, resident, spoke about the Air Force Base property. Deanne Westphal, resident, requested to know if more trees are slated to be removed and if so when. Diane Sambrano, Inglewood resident, complained about the removal of the trees. Jane Tourino, property owner, spoke about the Main Street trees. Mona Eisman, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street trees. Joan Parker, resident, spoke regarding the Main Street trees, and commitment to beautifying Main Street. Richard Arabian, resident, responded to Mr. Funk's comments. He also spoke regarding the Main Street Trees. CLOSED SESSION - None MEMORIALS — Adjourned in memory of Jack Trystman, Virginia Andridge and Dora Levin. ADJOURNMENT at 9:45 P.M. , C Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2003 PAGE NO 8