2003 JULY 01 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2003 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member McDowell-
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Arrived at 5:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council moved 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 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)) — 3
matters.
1. Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. BC288292
2. Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. BC288293
3. El Segundo v. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, LASC No. YC040688
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) — 2 matters
1. Labor Negotiators: Bruce Barsook and Mary Strenn, City Manager
Bargaining Units: Police Officers' Association and Firefighters' Association
2. Conference with City's Labor Negotiator, City Manager, regarding Management/Confidential
employee group (unrepresented)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matter
SPECIAL MATTERS — None.
RECESS — The City Council recessed at 5:55 p.m. to convene in Open Session for interviews of
candidates for various commissions.
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6:00 PM SESSION
At 6:00 p.m. the Council moved into open session for the purpose of interviewing Candidates for
the Recreation and Parks Commission and to the El Segundo Library Board of Trustees.
There was Council consensus for appointments as follows: Margie Randall to the Recreation and
Parks Commission for a full term expiring May 30, 2007; Appoint Darcy Lee Fulmer to the Library
Board of Trustees for full term expiring June 30, 2006 and Donna McCarthy and Kathleen an
Coonan to partial terms expiring June 30, 2004.
RECESS — The City Council recessed at 6:55 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2003 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Fr. Jim Anguiano of St. Anthony Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Mayor Gordon made a presentation to Wendy Doty, Ed. D, Superintendent, for her
dedicated service to the El Segundo Unified School District and her contribution to the
progress of our community.
(b) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation proclaiming July 20, 2003 as "Parents
Day in El Segundo ".
(c) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation to the El Segundo Interact and Key Club
Members proclaiming the 4th Annual Beach Cities Relay for Life to be held on July 19 -20,
2003, at Aviation Park in Redondo Beach, to honor those who have survived cancer as well
as to memorialize those who have died of the disease.
(d) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation celebrating July, 2003 as the 4th
anniversary month of the successful El Segundo Farmers Market to be presented to one of
the founding vendors of our Market, Art Miltenberger, El Segundo Bakery.
(e) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Stacia Mancini, Recreation and
Parks Director, proclaiming the month of July, 2003 as Recreation & Parks month in the City
of El Segundo.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member McDowell -
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Present
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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. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick, 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
Consideration and possible action regarding the interviews of candidates to the Recreation
& Parks Commission and to the El Segundo Library Board of Trustees.
Mayor Gordon announced the following appointments: Margie Randall to the Recreation
and Parks Commission for a full term expiring May 30, 2007; Darcy Lee Fulmer to the
Library Board of Trustees for full term expiring June 30, 2006 and Donna McCarthy and
Kathleen Coonan to partial terms expiring June 30, 2004.
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 2534219 to 2534506 on Register No. 18 in the total amount of
$905,391.75 and Wire Transfers from 6/7/2003 through 6/20/2003 in the total amount of
$1,056,043.18. Authorized staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks;
checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or
adjustments; wire transfers.
3. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2003.
4. Adopted the City's Investment Policy as submitted.
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5. Adopted Ordinance No. 1364 to implement an Administrative Citation Program for enforcing
the City's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Adopted
revised penalty Resolution No. 4313.
6. Awarded Contract No. 3200 to Sancon Engineering for lining of sanitary sewer access
structures — Approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 03 -11. (Estimated
Cost $66,170) Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
consent agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Member Gaines abstaining on item number three (3).
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS —
7. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a contract between the City of El
Segundo and Randall Funding & Development, Inc. to provide grant writing services on
behalf of the City. (Fiscal Impact $3,000 to $5,000)
Mary Strenn, City Manager gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
Contract No. 3201 for professional services between the City of El Segundo and Randall Funding
& Development, Inc. Approved the use of funds from the Asset Forfeiture account. Authorized the
City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Reported on ICRMA Seminar on Workers Compensation and the
beauty and the beach clean -up.
Council Member Gaines — Spoke on the President's Budget for Homeland Security, and the
monies earmarked for Cities. Requested the grant firm, Randall Funding and Development, Inc.
look at the grants available on Homeland Security.
Council Member Wernick — Reported on the graduation ceremonies at the High School.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Spoke on the Mariachi's visit over the 4th of July weekend.
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Mayor Gordon — Spoke on the July 4th celebration, and the recognition of the servicemen returning
and serving in Iraq. Reported on "Clutters Bluff'.
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.
Joe Brandon, resident, spoke regarding the proposed expenditure of $120,000 for the stone cross
walks at Main and Grand Ave.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the Air Force Base Closures, and information that was
placed on her door step. She announced the website for information on base closures www.
G2mil.com /2005.htm
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding a political campaign fund raiser.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:46 p.m.
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Cindy M6ftesen, City Clerk
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