2004 MAY 04 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
Present
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)) — 0
matter
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): -5- matters
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 0 matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) — 0 matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — 0 matter
SPECIAL MATTERS — None
Council moved into open session at 6:59 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Julie Elkins of United Methodist Church of El Segundo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgarides
PRESENTATIONS —
Council Member Jacobson presented an Older Americans Month Proclamation recognizing Helen
Blanchard as the 2004 El Segundo Senior Citizen of the Year and inviting the community to
Elderfest Celebration on May 15, 2004.
Mayor ProTem Gaines read a Proclamation by the Mayor and Members of the City Council
proclaiming May 3 -7, 2004 as Teachers' Appreciation Week in El Segundo. Ann Coles and the
Student Council, from Richmond Street School, received the Proclamation.
Council Member Boulgarides presented the Proclamation by the Mayor and Members of the City
Council to Chief Angelo and Chief Wayt proclaiming Saturday, May 8, 2004 as El Segundo Fire
and Police Service Day and inviting the community to participate in the joint Open House.
Council Member Busch presented the Proclamation by the Mayor and Members of the City Council
to Lilly Craig, Chevron - Texaco, and David Hanson, Raytheon, proclaiming Saturday, May 22, 2004
as Super CPR Saturday.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
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.
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Kevin Rehm, President El Segundo Firefighters Association, spoke regarding the Firefighters Ball.
He also addressed the closure of local hospitals and the need for more acute care hospital beds in
Los Angeles County.
Julie Enoa, 'We Care' Director, spoke regarding the organization's efforts to stop the closure of
hospitals. She also spoke regarding the crisis created in health care due to closures and
reductions in services.
Dr. James Moore, Marina Del Rey resident, spoke regarding the management control of the Daniel
Freeman Marina Hospital.
Michael Robbins, resident, spoke regarding public safety and politics.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines 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 status of recruitment for applicants to the
vacancies on the various Committees, Commissions and Boards.
Council consensus to receive and file report.
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 2540211 to 2540529 on Register No. 14 in the total amount of
$1,012,444.89 and Wire Transfers from 4/9/2004 through 4/22/2004 in the total amount of
$925,082.68. Authorize 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 April 20, 2004.
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4. Approved Resolution No. 4377 of the City Council authorizing the submittal of a fiscal year
2004/2005 application to the California Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling
for a grant authorized under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter
Reduction Act. (Fiscal Impact $5,000 income).
5. Awarded Contract No. 3333 to Don La Force Associates for the Installation of Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compatible Automated Doors at the City Library (111 West
Mariposa Avenue), the Recreation Park Joslyn Center (339 Sheldon Street), and City Hall
(350 Main Street) — Project No. PW 03- 04 -CDBG Project No. 600445 -02 — Approved Capital
Improvement Program. (Fiscal Impact $55,390) Rejected claim by G &B Construction
objecting to the apparent low bid by Don La Force Associates. Waived minor irregularity in
the Don La Force bid for alternate bid no. 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the
contract on behalf of the City.
6. Rejected all bids as non - responsive and authorize staff to re- advertise for receipt of bids for
the City Library Interior Modifications (111 West Mariposa Avenue) — PW 03 -09 — Approved
Capital Improvement Program. (Estimated Cost $321,000)
7. Approved the Seventh Amendment to Agreement No. 2763 between the City of El Segundo
and K & P Janitorial Services, Inc. acknowledging the change in ownership of the company
performing janitorial services at City Facilities. (No fiscal impact)
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES
12. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES
13. Awarded Contract No. 3334 to TCTH Screenworks, Inc., lowest responsible bidder, for staff
uniform shirts and Recreation and Parks Department program participant shirts. (Fiscal
Impact $10,150). Authorized the City Manager to sign a 3 -year agreement approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
14. Approved Contract No. 3335 for Pyro - Spectaculars to provide fireworks show at this year's
annual 4`" of July celebration in Recreation Park. (Fiscal Impact $18,000).
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approve Consent
Agenda Numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
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8. Consideration and possible action to purchase replacement fire safety helmets from Allstar
Fire Equipment Inc., for suppression and other front line personnel, on a sole source basis.
Fiscal Impact: $10,100.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve
the purchase of sixty (60) Phenix Tech manufacturer, Model 1500 -2000 GR, Fire Fighting Helmet
on a sole source basis from Allstar Fire Equipment Inc., using funds designated for uniform
purchase from the existing 2003 -2004 budget and pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Sec. 1-
7-10, waived the bidding process based upon sole source vendor for specified helmets. Fiscal
Impact $10,100. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Consideration and possible action to accept in -kind cash contributions totaling $1,750 from
Chevron Products Company ($1,000) and DirecTV ($750) donated to the El Segundo Fire
Department in support of Super CPR (Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation) Saturday, to be
held May 22, 2004, for supplies, equipment and other resources. Fiscal Impact — None
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines to accept in -kind
cash contributions totaling $1,750 from Chevron Products Company ($1,000) and DirecTV ($750)
donated to the El Segundo Fire Department in support of Super CPR (Cardio - Pulmonary
Resuscitation) Saturday, to be held May 22, 2004, for supplies, equipment and other resources.
Authorize the City Manager to transfer the monies into the CPR General Fund account. Fiscal
Impact—None MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
10. Waive the bidding requirements to El Segundo Municipal Code Sec 1 -7 -10 and authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with Fisher Scientific (Safety) Corporation in a form
approved by the City Attorney, to join the Prime Vendor program. Authorize the staff to
request a Department of Defense Account Activity Code (DODAC) Number for the purchase
of terrorism response equipment related to Homeland Security Grants after Council has
accepted and authorized such purchases. Fiscal Impact - None
11. As an authorized participant of the Federal 'Prime Vendor" program, waive the bidding
requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Sec. 1 -7 -10. Authorize the purchase
of terrorism equipment awarded by the Homeland Security grants for 2002, 2003 Part I and
2003 Part II, in an amount not to exceed $160,250 for the equipment identified in the
background section of this item. Fiscal Impact $159,700
12. Accept a $613,950 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP), and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant
program. Request for approval to purchase vehicle and equipment will be done at a future
date. (Fiscal Impact —none)
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approve consent
agenda items 10, 11, and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
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F. NEW BUSINESS
15. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a lease agreement between the
City and The Aerospace Corporation to allow use of an undeveloped 13,325 square foot
parcel at 201 N. Aviation Boulevard for parking purposes. (Fiscal Impact $8,795 annual
revenue).
Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines to approve Lease
Agreement No. 3336 between the City and The Aerospace Corporation to allow use of an
undeveloped 13,325 square foot parcel at 201 N. Aviation Boulevard for parking purposes. (Fiscal
Impact $8,795 annual revenue). Aerospace to return the property to its current condition at their
costs if /when the City requests. Authorized the City Manager to execute the lease agreement in a
form approved by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
16. Consideration and possible action regarding the acceptance and appropriation of funds from
Chevron - Texaco Corporation related to a national agreement with the Environmental
Protection Agency ( "EPA "). The Fire Department is requesting: $60,000 for the "breathing
air" compressor be added to the existing Air Filling Station Equipment Replacement Fund;
authorization to piggyback on Los Angeles City's current contract #58124 to purchase two
(2) Medtronic Physio - Control Biphasic Lifepak 12 (12 lead) Paramedic Defibrillator /Monitors
($31,000); authorization to appropriate $9,000 for the purchase of four (4) Medtronic Physio-
Control Automatic External Defibrillators ( "AEDs ") and associated equipment. (Fiscal
Impact - Appropriation of $100,000)
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to accept the
$100,000 from the Chevron/Texaco Corporation for the EPA designated purposes; Approve the
piggyback purchase on the current Los Angeles City Contract #58124 and waive the bidding
process pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Sec. 1 -7 -10, to purchase two Medtronic Physio-
Control 12 lead Lifepak 12 paramedic defibrillator /monitors; Authorize the purchase of four
Medtronic Physio - Control Semi - automatic Lifepak CR Plus AEDs; Appropriate $60,000 to be
added to existing funds in the Air Filling Station Equipment Replacement account for a "breathing
air" compressor. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
Rod Speckman, Chevron/Texaco presented the check to City Treasurer Ralph Lanphere.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Council unanimously authorized litigation to proceed with
the acquisition of the Property for the Douglas Street underpass. Court of appeal upheld
ruling in the case of Kilroy v the City of El Segundo and Thomas Properties, finding for the
City and Thomas Properties.
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
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K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides —
17. Consideration and possible action on clarification of paramedic response and trauma care
availability for the City of El Segundo.
Norm Angelo, Fire Chief, gave a report.
Council Member Busch — Spoke regarding the Home Town Fair. Spoke on the League of
California Cities Conference for new Mayors and Council Members.
Council Member Jacobson — None
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines —
18. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution implementing a temporary hiring
freeze for all non - public safety employees to be effective until the mid -year budget review.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch, to approve
Resolution No. 4378 implementing a temporary hiring freeze for all non - public safety employees to
be effective until the mid -year budget review. Life Guards and Dispatchers are included in the
term "safety" employees. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Pro Tem Gaines announced the following Rotary choices for Employees of the year: Postal
Employee Martin Garerra, Teacher Susan Groves, Police Officer Chris Amorina, Firefighter John
Bibee.
City Manager Strenn informed Mayor ProTem Gaines that Policy and Procedures for the Skate
Park were being developed. Spoke regarding the upcoming Hearing on the El Segundo Power
Plant in Sacramento, and requested the Mayor and a staff person attend.
Mayor McDowell —
19. Consideration and possible action regarding the assignment of Council Members to various
intergovernmental agencies, other local agencies and subcommittees.
Council consensus to approve attached assignments.
Mayor McDowell also spoke regarding the Court ruling on the Kilroy lawsuit. Spoke regarding the
LAX Environmental report, and requested a Resolution be agendized for the next meeting stating
the City's disappointment and also have a Resolution available for distribution to the coalition.
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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 Corporate Campus and the Court's ruling.
Liz Garnholz, resident, stated that LAX Alternative D was separate from the proposal to move the
south runway closer to El Segundo. She also spoke regarding the Power Plant.
Michael Robbins, resident, spoke regarding Public Safety (Police and Fire) employees'
involvement in politics.
Council Member Jacobson requested an update on the circulation element at the first meeting in
June.
MEMORIALS — Joyce Nunan, Sister of Jack Wyat, Police Chief, John Doukakis, Nephew of Scott
Doukakis, Emma Sanchez, Wife of a retired City employee. Brian Woods serving our Country in
Afganistan and the California Highway Patrolman who lost his life in the line of duty. Prayers for
Nicholas Burns who is battling a life threatening blood disease.
CELEBRATIONS - Birth of Logan Lee Cox, Grandson of Marsha and Mark Marion. Nathan Ross
Alberts, Great Grandson of Carlotta Guy and Rachel Ann Lurie, daughter of Stacy and Bill Lurie.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:40 P.M.
Cindy Morfesen, City Clerk
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
May 4, 2004 - April 11, 2006
Aviation Safety & Noise Abatement Committee (Liaison)
Carl Jacobson
John Gaines
City Selection Committee
Kelly McDowell
Proxy as Needed
Hyperion Citizens Forum
Jim Boulgarides
Carl Jacobson
N/A
Independent Cities Association (ICA)
Kelly McDowell,
IIt V.P.
N/A
Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA)
Kelly McDowell,
President
N/A — (staff
positions)
LAAFB Regional Alliance
John Gaines
Kelly McDowell
LAX Airport Area Advisory Committee (3)
Carl Jacobson; Jim Boulgarides; and
[Citizen re resentative, Nancy Wernick]
LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission - (Liaison)
John Gaines
Eric Busch
League of California Cities
Jim Boulgarides
Eric Busch
Los Angeles County Sanitation District 5 and South Bay Cities District
Kelly McDowell,
Chair
Carl Jacobson
Municipal Area Express Transportation (MAX)
John Gaines
Carl Jacobson
Reach Out Against Drugs (ROAD)
Kelly McDowell and Eric Busch, Pres. is
ex officio
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project- Bay Watershed Council (SMBRP)
Jim Boulgarides
N/A
Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board (Liaison)
Kelly McDowell
John Gaines
South Bay Cities Council of Governments (COG)
John Gaines
All remaining
Council Members
South Bay Economic Development Partnership (SBEDP)
Eric Busch
Jim Boulgarides
South Bay Youth Project
Jim Boulgarides
John Gaines
Southern California Association of Governments — General Assembly
(SCAG)
John Gaines
Eric Busch
Southern California Cities Joint Powers Consortium
Carl Jacobson
Jim Boulgarides
West Basin Water Association
Jim Boulgarides
N/A
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City/School Affairs Subcommittee
Kelly McDowell and John Gaines
Technology Subcommittee
John Gaines and Carl Jacobson
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