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2004 OCT 19 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 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 - Absent Council Member Boulgarides - Present Council Member Busch - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present Mark Hensley, City Attorney, announced that Council would not be discussing the City Employees Association and Police Support Services negotiation items listed on the closed session agenda. CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) — 2 matters Represented Group: City Employees Association Labor Negotiators: Mary Strenn & Bruce Barsook Represented Group: Police Support Services Labor Negotiators: Mary Strenn & Bruce Barsook PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (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. 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)) — 2 matters Flynn v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. YC046253 Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC Nos. BC288292 and 288293 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO. 1 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) — 0 matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) — 2 matters Represented Group: City Employees Association Labor Negotiators: Mary Strenn & Bruce Barsook Represented Group: Police Support Services Labor Negotiators: Mary Strenn & Bruce Barsook CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — 0 matter SPECIAL MATTERS — 0 matter Council moved to open session at 6:59 P.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Pastor John Feldschau of El Segundo Foursquare Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Eric Busch PRESENTATIONS — (a) Council Member Busch presented a Proclamation to Director of Recreation & Parks, Stacia Mancini, Chez Michael Morales, and Wednesday Morales, Andrew, Matt and Rebecca Ramsouer, Jordon Coffing, CJ Mahoney, and Jo Jo Briese, proclaiming Sunday, October 31, 2004 as Halloween Frolic in El Segundo. (b) Mayor McDowell presented a Commendation to Dan Erhler, Executive Director of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, for his service and leadership to the Chamber and the community, and well wishes on his relocation to Northern California. ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tem Gaines - Absent 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. Ron Swanson, resident and member of the El Segundo Education Foundation, invited the Council and citizens to the Dedication of the Renovated High School. Bill Mason, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, wished Dan Erhler good luck. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO. 3 Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding the development and placement of two sets of decorative light pole banners along Sepulveda Blvd. (Fiscal Impact: $35,000) Jim Hansen, Community Economic and Development Services Director, gave a report. MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to place two sets of decorative light pole banners along Sepulveda Boulevard. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. Consideration and possible action regarding an appointment to the recently vacated position on the LAX Area Advisory Committee, and setting a date for interviewing candidates for two positions on the Planning Commission, one position on the Community Cable Advisory Committee and one position on the Economic Development Advisory Council. MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to: (1) Set date for interviews of candidates to the Planning Commission, Community Cable Advisory Committee and Economic Development Advisory Council for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2004 and announce appointees at the City Council's 7:00 p.m. November 16, 2004 meeting; (2) Approve the appointment of Council Member Jacobson to the LAX Area Advisory Committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT 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 2543455 to 2543748 on Register No. 1 in the total amount of $1,375,522.42 and Wire Transfers from 9/24/04 through 10/07/04 in the total amount of $487,355.50. 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. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2004 and City Council Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2004. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO. 4 5. Approved Resolution No. 4398 authorizing the destruction of identified records in accordance with the Provisions of § 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California. (Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,000) 6. Approved Second Amendment and Restated Joint Powers Agreement No. 3404, "South Bay Cities Council of Governments' (a Joint Powers Authority). (Fiscal Impact: None) 7. Authorized a one -time reimbursement to Flo- Systems, Inc. for the installation of an automatic transfer switch at one sewer pump station and for modifications to the City's portable generators so that they can connect to and power the sewer pump stations during an emergency. (Fiscal Impact: $17,816 — FY 2003/2004). 8. Authorized the City Manager to accept the real property deed on behalf of the City of 750 South Douglas Street from Kenneth Eugene Hill and Helen Marie Hill, Metalore Company, in connection with the Douglas Street Gap Closure Project. (Estimated Cost: $405,400) 9. Approved License Agreement No. 3405 for the encroachment of a facade improvement located at 327 Main Street. 10. Approved Tract Map No. 54134 for a condominium project at 1225 East Grand Avenue. 11. Authorized the acceptance of $63,142.94 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP), under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Fiscal Year 2004 Federal Budget Year (FY 2004) for Emergency Operation Center (EOC) equipment, interoperable communications equipment for law enforcement patrol and anti - terrorism investigator vehicles, and traffic barriers for Public Works personnel. (Fiscal Impact: $63,150) 12. Accepted $21,600 in additional grant funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program for the Federal Fiscal Year 2004 (FY 2004) and authorization for the City Manager to sign the UASI Memorandums of Understanding with the City of Los Angeles for the 2003 Part II and 2004 UASI grants, in order to purchase terrorism response related equipment. (Fiscal Impact: $21,600). Authorized the City Manager and /or designee to sign the 2003 Part II and 2004 UASI 34307 Agreement Nos. 3406 and 3407 subject to approval as to form by the El Segundo City Attorney. 13. Authorized the City manager to execute a three -month contract extension for the City's Contract No. 2831 D with U.S. Landscape through December 31, 2004, in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approve Consent Agenda Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT. F. NEW BUSINESS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO, 5 14. Consideration and possible action regarding the waiver of fees for city services associated with El Segundo High School's annual Homecoming Parade on October 29, 2004. (Fiscal Impact: $620.25) MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to waive fees for city services associated with the El Segundo High School's Annual Homecoming Parade. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT G. REPORTS — ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER — NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Announced the next Regular meeting of the City Council will be on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 and Early voting begins Wednesday, October 20 — 29, at select locations. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgarides — Spoke regarding the pool upgrades and the Richmond Street Fair. Also urged people to vote. Council Member Busch — Spoke regarding the Richmond Street Fair and urged everyone to vote. Council Member Jacobson — Spoke regarding the Richmond Street Fair. Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Absent Mayor McDowell — Reported on LAX Master Plan discussions and Los Angeles City Council hearings. 15. Consideration and possible action regarding directing staff to develop second dwelling unit zoning standards in single - family and multi - family residential zones. Council Consensus to direct staff to develop new zoning standards for second dwelling units. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Onlv — 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO. 6 Tory Martini, resident, spoke regarding Anthony's Restaurant in the 200 block of Main Street and submitted a petition from residents complaining about excessive noise. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT at 7:45 p.m. UMM t Cindy Mor esen, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2004 PAGE NO. 7