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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Cindy Mor esen, City Clerk
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