2004 SEP 21 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 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
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 sue.) 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
Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC Nos. BC288292 and 288293
City of El Segundo v. Stardust West Apartments, LASC No. YC031364
Bryan Ezell v. City of El Segundo, WCAB Case No. MON0302193
El Segundo v. Summertield, LASC No. BC319035
El Segundo v. 2221 Park Place, LASC No. BC319034
El Segundo v. CTF2 (Hawaii St.), LASC No. BC319033
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): -2- matters
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 0 matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) — 0 matter
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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, DECEMBER 7, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Roger Kinsey of Pacific Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — El Segundo Boy Scout Troop 773 (Flag Ceremony)
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Mayor Pro Tern Gaines presented a Proclamation to El Se�qundo Boy Scout Troop 773,
celebrating December 7, 2004 as Boy Scout Troop 773 50 Anniversary Day in El Segundo.
(b) Mayor Pro Tern Gaines presented a Proclamation inviting the community to all the
traditional El Segundo holiday events and proclaiming Sunday, December 12, 2004 as the
41St Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade.
(c) Council Member Boulgarides presented a Proclamation to Michael Barendse, Marymount
College, recognizing the contribution of the Volunteer Center, South Bay- Harbor -Long
Beach and proclaiming December 9, 2004 as Volunteer Center Operation Teddy Bear Day
in El Segundo, a program which promotes literacy.
(d) Council Member Jacobson presented a Proclamation to the Brunnenkants Family, on behalf
of Candy Cane Lane, in keeping with an annual holiday tradition in El Segundo, to
symbolically change the name of the 1200 block of Acacia to Candy Cane Lane in order to
create a snow - covered Holiday Village for the period of December 11, 2004 at 7:00 pm
through December 23, 2004.
(e) Mayor McDowell presented a Commendation presented to Joe Pinchuk, El Segundo Police
Department's RSVP of the Year for his invaluable contributions to the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program.
(f) Council Member Busch presented Commendations to Committee, Commissions and Board
Members, Patricia Ann Hart for her service on the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory
Committee, and to Brian Schiltz, for his service on the Capital Improvement Program
Advisory Committee (CIPAC) and Planning Commission.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
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.
Gail Church, Tree Musketeers, spoke regarding Item 17, an agreement with Los Angeles Street
Tree Division of landscaping maintenance and improvements on the City's borders.
(a) Consideration and possible action regarding a brief presentation on the Los Angeles Air
Force Base Economic Impact Assessment report recently released by the Los Angeles
County Economic Development Corporation.
Gregory Freeman, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, presented a
brief presentation.
Council consensus to receive and file the report and presentation.
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 Council Member Boulgarides 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
Consideration and possible action regarding rent increases for the Park Vista Senior
Housing Facility, located at 615 E. Holly Avenue and refinancing of the loan repayment
agreement between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing
Corporation ( "Corporation "). (Fiscal Impact: approximately $27,000 annually for the next
four years to be funded by a loan from the Equipment Replacement Fund to the General
Fund)
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Carol Wingate, Paula Rotolo and Peter Freedman, Park Vista Board, spoke in favor of the
proposed increases.
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Council consensus to add the following provisions: Council at any given year could use general
fund money instead of equipment replacement funds, Council or Board to determine each year if
increases are necessary, and eliminate the floor on increase and tie to Social Security Increase
minus .25% Medicare offset.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch, to authorize the
City Manager to execute Amendment No. B to loan Agreement No. 1937 between the City of El
Segundo and Corporation to reduce the interest rate from 8% to 4.75% and extend the remaining
term to a total of 3.75 years; Authorize an increase in the rents, as determined necessary by
Council or Board, for current Park Vista tenants by 5% commencing on February 1, 2005, 5%
commencing on January 1, 2006, 5% commencing on January 1, 2007, 4.25% commencing
January 1, 2008 and annually thereafter based upon an index tied to Social Security increases,
allowing for the offset of Medicare increases of .25 %; Authorize Council in any given year to use
General Fund Money or City Equipment replacement funds to offset the reduction in debt service
payments from Park Vista Senior Housing Corporation and stabilizing the rent increases over the
next four years; Authorize repayment of Equipment Replacement fund once the first loan between
the City and the Senior Housing Corporation is paid off; Authorize the property management
company to eliminate the earthquake insurance policy for the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility;
Authorize charging new Park Vista tenants on or after February 1, 2005, 45% of the fair market
rental value, based on a market analysis conducted by the management company. The
management company will conduct a survey and analysis annually to set new tenants rates.
Thereafter those tenants will have their rents adjusted 5% in 2006, 2007 and 4.25% in 2008.
Starting in 2009, rents will be adjusted pursuant to item no. 1 above, according to the Social
Security index, less a .25% offset for future Medicare cost increases and to include the above
mentioned provisions. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Member Jacobson left the dais due to a potential conflict in real property.
Consideration and possible action regarding an agreement between the University of
California -Irvine (UCI) Urban and Regional Planning Program and the City to conduct a
study of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Michael Ruane, University of California at Irvine, presented a brief report
MOVED by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to execute Agreement
No. 3420, approved as approved to form by the City Attorney, with the University of California -
Irvine (UCI) Urban and Regional Planning Program and the City to conduct a study of the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan area. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL
MEMBER JACOBSON NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT.
Council Member Jacobson returned to the dais.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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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 2544331 to 2544716 on Register No. 4 in the total amount of
$1,481,234.76 and Wire Transfers from 11/05/2004 through 11/24/2004 in the total amount
of $1,135,406.87. 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. Approved City Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2004, Special Meeting
Minutes of November 16, 2004 and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2004.
5. Approved Resolution No. 4407 allowing a pre -tax employee payroll deduction plan for
service credit purchases, such as additional retirement service credit, military service, and
Peace Corps /AmeriCorps under Revenue Code (IRC) Section 414(h)(2).
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON
9. Waived fees for City services associated with the Candy Cane Lane Holiday Program
located on 1200 E. Acacia Street. (Fiscal Impact: $500)
10. Awarded a three year contract to TruGreen LandCare for the City's landscape maintenance
services effective January 1, 2005. (Fiscal Impact: $158,340). Authorized the City
Manager to execute Agreement No. 3421 for services subject to approval by the City
Attorney.
11. Awarded three year Contract No. 3422 to Consolidated Disposal Service for the City's green
waste hauling and recycling services. (Fiscal Impact: $15,500) Authorized the City
Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
12. Terminated Advanced Fuel Filtration Systems, Inc.'s Contract No. 3325 to perform
emergency repairs for the City's underground fuel storage system at 150 Illinois Street and
award a takeover Contract No. 3423 to Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. (Fiscal
impact: $9,645.00) Authorized the City Manager to sign the takeover contract on behalf of
the City.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approve Consent
Agenda Numbers 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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6. Consideration and possible action Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Sec. 1 -7 -10,
waive the formal bidding process on the purchase of radio equipment for the El Segundo
Police Department. The total cost is approximately $35,086.00 using monies awarded
through the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) under the SHSGP FY 2004
Federal Budget Year. Authorize the spending of up to $35,086.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to waive the
formal bidding process on the purchase of radio equipment for the El Segundo Police Department.
The total cost is approximately $35,086.00 using monies awarded through the State Homeland
Security Grant Program (SHSGP) under the SHSGP FY 2004 Federal Budget Year. Authorize the
spending of up to $35,086. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
7. Consideration and possible action to approve the Easement Agreement No. 3424 between
the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the City of El
Segundo for construction of the Douglas Street Project within MTA property — Approved
Capital Improvement Project. (No Fiscal Impact). Authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement on behalf of the City.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, to approve the
Easement Agreement No. 3424 between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA) and the City of El Segundo for construction of the Douglas Street Project within
MTA property — Approve Capital Improvement Project. (No Fiscal Impact). Authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Consideration and possible action to approve a Covenant Restricting Use of Property for
equipment purposes with respect to the expansion of floor area at a building at 2260 East El
Segundo Boulevard as previously permitted by the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides, to approve
Covenant No. 3425 Restricting Use of Property for equipment purposes with respect to the
expansion of floor area at a building at 2260 East El Segundo Boulevard as previously permitted
by the Planning Commission. Authorize the City Manager to execute. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
13. Consideration and possible action regarding adding additional signage on Franklin Avenue
indicating that the cross traffic on Richmond Street does not stop at the intersection.
Seimone Jurjis, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a report
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED Mayor Pro Tern Gaines to add a four -way
sign at the intersection of Franklin and Richmond Street, to include northbound and southbound
traffic and authorize staff to return with an amending Resolution.
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G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Announced Council voted unanimously 5/0 in closed
session to approve Settlement Agreement No. 3426 between the City of El Segundo and
Richmond Retail, LLC.
REPORTS — CITY CLERK
14. Consideration and possible action requesting Council consensus to cancel the January 4,
2005 City Council Meeting.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to cancel the
January 4, 2005 City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides —
15. Consideration and possible action to request staff to study the feasibility of changing the
current street sweeping program to accommodate an "alternating side" street sweeping
schedule on all streets citywide where street sweeping parking restrictions are posted.
Council consensus to direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of changing the current street sweeping
schedule to reflect an "alternating side" sweeping schedule.
Council Member Busch —
16. Consideration and possible action regarding announcement of an agreement between the
Tree Musketeers and the Los Angeles Street Tree Division for the landscaping maintenance
and improvements on the City's borders.
Council consensus to receive and file report.
Council Member Jacobson — Reminded Community of the upcoming Holiday Parade, December
12, 2004.
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Spoke regarding the Assembly swearing in ceremony for former Mayor
Mike Gordon. Also spoke regarding the upcoming PUC approval of the El Segundo Power Plant
application. Reported on the Urban Area Security Initiatives grant award announcements and
requested staff investigate moving El Segundo up on the UAI list.
17. Consideration and possible action regarding a new appointment to the Golf Course
Subcommittee. (Fiscal Impact: None)
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MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to appoint John Van
Hook to the Golf Subcommittee replacing Bill Bue to represent the El Segundo's Men's Golf Club.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor McDowell —
18. Consideration and possible action regarding the Approval of Amended Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement for Insurance and Risk Management Purposes with the Independent
Cities Risk Management Authority ( ICRMA). (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOVED by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, to adopt Resolution No.
4408 amending the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement 2697 for Insurance and Risk
Management with the ICRMA; Designate its representatives to the ICRMA Governing Board and
the separate Risk Management Programs in which this City participates; Direct that a certified copy
of the Resolution be forwarded to ICRMA's General Manager. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor McDowell reported on the recent decision of the Los Angeles City Council to approve the
LAX Master Plan and noted that the County Supervisors voted against the Master Plan.
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.
Conrad Liberty, resident, representing the Master Swim Program, requested Council reassess
eliminating evening and Saturday Master Swim sessions.
Dave Joanti, resident, spoke against eliminating the evening and Saturday Master Swim sessions.
Ann Marie D'Agostino Aquatics Task Force, spoke requesting better communications between the
Recreation and Parks Commission and the Aquatics Task Force.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 p.m.
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Cathy Do nn, Deputy City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
Present
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. -
NONE
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, requested, pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.2(b)(2) a Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) litigation item, that arose after
the posting of the agenda, based upon a meeting attended by the Mayor on September
17, 2004, be added to the closed session agenda as Council direction is needed before
the next Council meeting.
MOVED by Council Member, Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to
add an LAX litigation item under Government Code Section 54956.9(c). MOTION
PASSED BY UNANINMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(a)) — 5 matters
Flynn v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. YC046253
Bressi v. City of El Segundo, LASC Nos. BC288292 and 288293
Hafley v. City of El Segundo, LASC No. YC045092
Grimmond v. City of El Segundo, WCAB No. MON0285074
Mullen v. City of El Segundo, WCAB No. MON0241869
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, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell
INVOCATION— Pastor Jon Feldschau of El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgarides
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Presentation by Dina Cramer, Adult & Information Services Manager,
announcing October 2004 as "Hemingway Month" at the El Segundo Library in
commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's Nobel Prize for
Literature.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
Dan Erhler, Executive Director, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding
item 19, the Richmond Street Fair. Requested Council approve the petting zoo and pet
adoption outlet.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
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MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member
Boulgarides 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
1. Consideration and possible action (continued Public Hearing) regarding the
Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvements Plan and
Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit, Preliminary Budget as
amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended. Copies of the 2004 -2005
Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's office, and the City's
website.
Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing
regarding the Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Budget and Five -Year Capital
Improvements Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit,
Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written
communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Tammy Appleton, resident and Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) at the Police
Department, spoke regarding regaining both CSI positions in the proposed FY
04/05 budget.
Robin Nahin, City Employees' Association Representative, spoke regarding the
proposed cut of the Crime Scene Investigator position, labor negotiations and
requested continued dialog in negotiations.
Diane Wride, City Employees' Association member, spoke regarding labor
negotiations and requested an equitable increase as was given to other labor
groups.
Stephanie Rapoza, resident, spoke in support of the General Employees labor
negotiations.
Brian O'Roarke, resident, spoke regarding potential revenue enhancements
through traffic violation enforcement.
Gail Church, Tree Musketeers, spoke in support of budget appropriations for
trees and Recreation and Parks Tree budget.
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Lilly Craig, resident, requested Council fund the youth counselor position in next
fiscal year budget.
Patrick Parrish, El Segundo Youth Counselor, urged Council to fund his position
and explained his duties and interaction with the community.
Susie Moon, El Segundo High School Counselor, spoke in support of the Youth
Counselor position.
Chris Powell, El Segundo School Board Member, expressed desire to work with
the Cit to resolve both the school and City budget crisis. Offered to subsidize
some of the positions that are under consideration for reduction. Also stated that
the School District would provide $12,000 to subsidize a portion of the South Bay
Youth Counselor position.
Ron Griffin, resident and City employee, stated cutbacks and cost savings have
been implemented and he does not think personnel cuts should be considered.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to
close the pubic hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mary Strenn, gave a report and responded to Council questions.
2.a. Council consensus to incorporate Exhibit A — FY 2004 -2005 Change List of
Budget Revisions in All Funds (Attached), into the FY 2004 -2005 Adopted
Budget and fund any General Fund changes from the Economic Uncertainty
Fund with the following amendments:
• Increase in funding for South Bay Youth Project to a total of $10,000.
• Revisit, in first quarter budget review, funding for slurry seal project east
of Sepulveda $50,000
2.b. Council consensus to reserve $1.25 million in the Economic Uncertainty Fund to
address any additional FY 2004 -2005 reduction in gas Utility User's Taxes (UUT)
and make any necessary budget adjustments during the FY 2004 -2005 Midyear
Review.
Additional possible General Fund changes between the Preliminary and Adopted
budget:
Sunday hours at Joslyn Center $2,000:
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to fund
Sunday hours at Joslyn Center in the amount of $2,000, $1,400 from the
Recreation and Parks Budget for the audio portion of the 4th of July event and
$600 from Economic Uncertainty Fund. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL
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MEMBERS BOULGARIDES AND JACOBSON; NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM
GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBER BUSCH. 3/2
Additional Tree Trimming $13,000
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to
fund additional Tree Trimming in the amount of $13,000 from the Economic
Uncertainty Fund. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBERS BOULGARIDES
AND BUSCH; NOES: MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON.
3/2
Reduction in revenues related to waiving fees for non -city events
Council consensus to suspend until formal policy adopted.
City Council legislative trio to Washington D C $11,000
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell not to fund
at this time and revisit during first quarter budget review. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council consensus to not fund at this time and revisit during first quarter budget
review.
Reinstate funds for Downtown Directory $7,500
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to
reinstate $7,500 in funds from the Economic Uncertainty Fund for the Downtown
Directory. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES:
MAYOR MCDOWELL, MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBER
BUSCH; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON; ABSTAIN: COUNCIL
MEMBER BOULGARIDES. 3/1/1
Consideration for reinstating the Crime Scene Investigator Position $92,000
MOVED By Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to
reinstate the Crime Scene Investigator position and revisit during first quarter
budget review. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES:
MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBER BUSCH; NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM
GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBERS BOULGARIDES AND JACOBSON. 2/3
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MOVED By Mayor Pro Tem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member
Boulgarides to reinstate the Crime Scene Investigator position and fund in the
amount of $92,000 for the full budget year. MOTION FAILED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES, COUNCIL
MEMBER BOULGARIDES; NOES: MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL
MEMBERS BUSCH AND JACOBSON. 2/3
MOVED By Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to
reinstate the Crime Scene Investigator position and revisit in six months.
MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR
MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBER BUSCH; NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM
GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBERS BOULGARIDES AND JACOBSON. 2/3
MOVED By Mayor Pro Tem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member
Boulgarides to reinstate the Crime Scene Investigator position and fund in the
amount of $92,000 for the full budget year and revisit at that time. MOTION
FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM
GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES; NOES: MAYOR MCDOWELL,
COUNCIL MEMBERS BUSCH AND JACOBSON. 2/3
Council recessed at 9:00 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. — all members present.
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to fully
fund, from the Economic Uncertainty Fund, the Crime Scene Investigator position
for 90 days ($23,000) and fund, from the Economic Uncertainty Fund, the Fire
Department Run Short Option 1.a (run short up to on suppression member when
a Firefighter or Firefighter /paramedic vacancy occurs) for 90 days ($136,250)
until a further review of revenue sources can be made. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBER
BOULGARIDES AND BUSCH; NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES, COUNCIL
MEMBER JACOBSON. 3/2
2.d. Deposit any FY 2003 -2004 General Fund savings into the Economic Uncertainty
Fund in FY 2004 -2005 once the FY 2003 -2004 audit is complete.
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to deposit
any FY 2003 -2004 General Fund savings into the Economic Uncertainty Fund in
FY 2004 -2005 once the FY 2003 -2004 audit is complete. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
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PAGE NO. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 4390
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005
MOVED by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to adopt
Resolution No. adopting an operating budget and five year capital improvement
program for Fiscal year 2004/2005 with changes as approved in above actions.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR
MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBERS BOULGARIDES AND BUSCH; NOES:
MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES, COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON. 3/2
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4391
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
SETTING ITS APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 -2005
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to
adopt Resolution No. 4391 setting its appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2004-
2005 in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
2. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of the proposed revisions
made to the Library and Cable Services Department schedule of fines and fees.
Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing
regarding approval of the proposed revisions made to the Library and Cable
Services Department schedule of fines and fees.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written
communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Janelle Grigsby, Library Board of Trustees Member, spoke in support of fee
increases.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern
Gaines to close the pubic hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
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PAGE NO.8
RESOLUTION NO. 4392
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW FEE AND FINE SCHEDULES FOR
THE EL SEGUNDO LIBRARY TO RECOVER COSTS INCURRED FROM
PROVIDING VARIOUS PUBLIC SERVICES.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern
Gaines to adopt Resolution No. 4392 adopting new fee and fine schedules for
the El Segundo Library to recover costs incurred from providing various public
services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
3. Consideration and possible action on a public hearing to modify Paramedic
Transport Rates. This increase would help recover increased operation costs.
The proposed rates are comparable with rates set by Los Angeles County Health
Services. It is estimated the revised fee schedule would generate an additional
$25,500 in cost recovery annually.
Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing
to modify Paramedic Transport Rates.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written
communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member
Jacobson to close the pubic hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4393
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW FEE SCHEDULES FOR THE EL
SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RECOVER COSTS INCURRED
FROM PROVIDING PARAMEDIC TRANSPORT SERVICES.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch,
to adopt Resolution No. 4393 adopting new fee schedules for the El Segundo
Fire Department to recover costs incurred from providing paramedic transport
services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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4. Consideration and possible action for a public hearing on the operating and
capital outlay requests up to $253,000 in the existing Citizens Option for Public
Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) account
by the Chief of Police. These requests will be utilized for "front line law
enforcement ".
Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing
on the operating and capital outlay requests up to $253,000 in the existing
Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund (SLESF) account by the Chief of Police.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written
communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch
to close the pubic hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4394
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM.
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member
Boulgarides, to adopt Resolution No. 4394 providing for the implementation of
the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor McDowell noted that interviews would be held on October 5, 2004 for
various openings and encouraged anyone interested in serving to submit an
application.
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.
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PAGE NO. 10
5. Approved Warrant Numbers 2542915 to 2543175 on Register No. 23 in the total
amount of $743,547.71 and Wire Transfers from 8/27/2004 through 9/9/2004 in
the total amount of $411,607.28. Ratified: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks;
checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements
and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
6. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2004.
7. Approved annual professional services agreements and issuance of blanket
purchase orders for FY04 -05 in excess of $10,000 for the Administrative
Services Department. (Fiscal Impact $179,500). Authorized the City Manager to
execute a one -year Contract No. 3378 for professional services, as approved to
form by the City Attorney for Geographic Information System /Global Positioning
System (GIS /GPS) consulting with Michael McDaniel (sole proprietor) and
issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,000. Authorized the City
Manager to amend /extend Contract #31056, as approved to form by the City
Attorney with NOROC (actual company name) for Information Systems network
consulting services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed
$60,000. Authorized the City Manager to amend the existing standard
Professional Services Agreement No. 3243A, as approved to form by the City
Attorney with Vertex Communications, Inc. for telephone system services and
issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $11,000. Authorized the City
Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement No. 3379, as
approved to form by the City Attorney with Westchester Medical Group for FY
2004/05 for annual employee fitness - for -duty (not to exceed $60,000) and
executive physical examinations (not to exceed $10,000) and issuance of blanket
purchase order, not to exceed $70,000. Authorized the issuance of a Change
Order to P.O. 60 -00622 with Class Software Solutions, LTD. for additional
licensing and training to complete cashiering decentralization program, not to
exceed $23,500. Authorized the City Manager to execute a standard
Professional Services Agreement No. 3380, as approved to form by the City
Attorney with Municipal Revenue Advisors for business, sales and use taxes
revenue enhancement program.
8. Approved annual renewal of the Library Department's blanket purchase orders
for four vendors: Baker & Taylor Information Services, OCLC Inc., Ebsco
Subscription Services, and Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: $130,100)
Authorized blanket purchase orders to Baker & Taylor Information Services,
OCLC Inc., Ebsco Subscription Services, and Innovative Interfaces, Contract No.
2235F, for FY 2004 -2005 for supplying library materials, online cataloging
services and system maintenance.
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9. Approved Amendment No. 2 for the extension of an existing Contract No. 2999B
with Gary V. Bufkin Consulting (GVBCC) for development of a web -based permit
system for one year. (No Fiscal Impact); Approved Amendment No. 2 for the
extension of an existing Contract No. 2925B with MRH Structural Engineers
(MRH) for plan review services for an additional two years. (Fiscal Impact
$205,000 for Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005); and approved Amendment No. 1 for the
extension of an existing Contract No. 3245 A with Data Micro Imaging Company
(DMC) for microfiche services for one year. (Fiscal Impact: $20,000 for Fiscal
Year 2004 - 2005). Authorized the City Manager to execute amendments.
10. Approved the issuance of blanket purchase orders to Bound Tree Medical (to
purchase medical supplies from single source vendor), UCLA (for continuing
education, defibrillation training and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
program oversight), and Pinkerton Government Services, Inc. (to perform high
rise inspection services). (Fiscal Impact: $20,000, $24,200 and $10,500,
respectively).
11. Approved agreements with Cassidy & Associates, Contract No. 3381, The MWW
Group, Contract No. 3382 and Urban Dimensions, Contract No. 3383 for work
related to the City's efforts regarding Los Angeles International Airport, lobbying
efforts in Washington, D.C. and obtaining federal transportation funds. (Fiscal
Impact: $256,000). Authorized the Mayor to execute.
12. Approved issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 04/05 in excess of $10,000
for individual contract instructor agreements, insurance coverage for contract
instructors /participants and contract extension for Studio Printing. (Fiscal Impact:
$285,400). Authorized the City Manager to execute standard individual Contract
Instructor Agreements. Authorized the issuance of a blanket purchase order to
Southern California Municipal Athletic Foundation (SCMAF) for FY 2004 -2005 for
providing insurance coverage to contract instructors and participants. Authorized
City Manager to execute extension options in the Studio Printing agreement.
13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGAIDES
14. Approved adoption of a Conflict of Interest Code required by The Political Reform
Act (Government Code Section 81000 et. seq.) rescinding Resolution No. 4324
and adopting a new Resolution No. 4395 approving a new Conflict of Interest
Code.
15. Approved Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 3184 with Tina Gall and
Associates for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) management
services for fiscal year 2003/2004 to include an expanded scope of services for
the negotiation and sale of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
The amount of the contract is $19,600 (an increase of $4,510). Authorized the
City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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16. Authorized acceptance of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), USFA/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under
the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. (Fiscal Impact $145,200).
Authorized the Fire Department to appropriate $130,680 from FEMA/DHS
through electronic fund transfer (90% federal cost share). Encumbered $14,520
(local share 10 %) from the Equipment Replacement account for Fire Department
Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
17. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
18. Adopted plans and specifications for the abatement of asbestos and lead
materials from the existing clubhouse located at 300 East Pine Avenue — Project
No. PW 04 -08. (Estimated Cost: $100,000).
19. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER STRENN
20. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem
Gaines to approve Consent Agenda Numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,
and 18. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. COUNCIL
MEMBER BUSCH NOT PARTICPATING IN ITEM 18 DUE TO A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT REGARDING THE LOCATION OF HIS RESIDENCE.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, stated for the record that the Reach Out Against Drugs
program Professional Services Agreement extension should be corrected to read not to
exceed $20,000.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
13. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional
services agreements and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY04 -05 in
excess of $10,000 for the Police Department.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member
Busch to authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year Contract No. 3372 for
professional services for copier /printer services with Oc6 Copy Machine not to
exceed $14,004; authorize the City Manager to execute a one year Contract No.
3384 for Computer Aided Dispatching /Records Management System, Mobile
Data Computer maintenance and operations with the West Covina Services
Group, not to exceed $70,000; authorize the City Manager to extend the existing
standard Professional Services Agreement to help fund the Reach Out Against
Drugs (R.O.A.D.) program, not to exceed $20,000; authorize the City Manager to
execute a one year Contact No. 3385 with Motorola for two way radio repair and
maintenance of the Communication Center's radio assets and infrastructure, not
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PAGE NO. 13
to exceed $75,000; authorize the City Manager to execute a one year Contract
No. 3386 for maintenance for the systems used by the Communications Center
to record all telephone and public safety radio transmission with Dictaphone, not
to exceed $11,000; authorize the City Manager to execute a one year Contact
No. 3387 for animal sheltering services with the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, not to exceed $27,000. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
17. Consideration and possible action to modify the current Lateral Entry Program
regarding the candidate's qualifications for both police officer and dispatcher
positions.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member
Jacobson to modify the Lateral Entry Police Officer Program to include applicants
who have separated within the past thirty -six months from a state, county, or
municipal law enforcement agency and possess a California Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate. This
separation cannot be due to termination or resignation in lieu of termination; and
modify the Lateral Entry Dispatcher II Program to include applicants who have
separated within the past thirty -six months, as a Public Safety Dispatcher from a
state, county, city or agency thereof, for a minimum of two (2) years and
possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate
issued by the California Commission on P.O.S.T. This separation cannot be due
to termination or resignation in lieu of termination. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
19. Consideration and possible action regarding a Special Permit per Municipal
Code, Chapter 2, 6 -2-4: Circus, Carnival, Wild West Show, Parade for the El
Segundo Chamber of Commerce.
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch
to approve Special Permit in Municipal Code, Chapter 2, 6 -2-4: Circus, Carnival,
Wild West Show, Parade for El Segundo Chamber of Commerce to facilitate a
petting zoo and pet adoption outlet at the Richmond Street Fair. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
20. Consideration and possible to award purchase order increase (for 2003/04) and
contract to Amy Lane from $9,950 to $13,450 to provide services as Assistant
Coach for Youth and Adult Tennis Programs for the Recreation and Parks
Department. (Fiscal Impact: $3,500).
MOVED BY Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member
Busch to award purchase order increase and Contract No. 3377 to Amy Lane in
amount of $3,500 for a total value of $13,450. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
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F. NEW BUSINESS
21. Consideration and possible action amending the El Segundo Municipal Code
(ESMC) regarding the elimination of the Community, Economic and Development
Services Department and Community, Economic and Development Services
Director position and the establishment of the Planning and Building Safety
Department, the Economic Development Department and the At -Will positions of
Director of Planning and Building Safety and the Director of Economic
Development.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1378
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
§§ 1 -6 -3, 1 -6-4, AND 1 -6 -5 REGARDING CITY DEPARTMENTS
AND DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS.
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines introduced the ordinance.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides — Spoke regarding the Violence in the Workplace training
recently provided to City employees and reported on the recent Police Officer applicant
testing. Also spoke on labor negotiations and requested an item be agendized for the
next meeting regarding a council member sitting on the negotiations board.
Council Member Busch — Spoke regarding the upcoming PUC vote on the 310 area
code split. Requested update on the Douglas Gap Closure Project and the Air Force
Base Project. Spoke regarding the 911 Memorial at Freedom Park and the Pancake
Breakfast that followed.
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke on the League of California Cities Conference.
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Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Spoke regarding City Council leadership and reported on
Homeland Security Conference.
Mayor McDowell —
22. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a resolution expressing
the City of El Segundo's support of efforts by the California Air Resources Board
to implement measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
MOVED by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to adopt
Resolution No.4396 supporting California Air Resources Board efforts to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES AND BUSCH;
NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES; ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON.
3/1/1
Introduced Andrea Sudano new El Segundo reporter for the Daily Breeze.
Reported on the El Segundo Power Plant and their application to modernize the plant.
Requested item be agendized for next Council Meeting regarding rezoning of the power
plant site.
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.
Robin Nahin, City Employees' Association Representative, spoke regarding Council
compromise regarding cutting the CSI position from next year's budget and labor
negotiations. Requested improved communications during negotiations.
Mark Maryam, resident and spouse of Association Board Member, spoke regarding
labor negotiations. Suggested additional revenue could be obtained by charging
residents for trash pick up.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CELEBRATIONS — Upcoming wedding this Saturday, September 25, 2004, of Matt
Gallini and Jamara Ostby. Matt is the son of Council's Executive Assistant, Julia Abreu-
Mason and husband, William T. Mason ll.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
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ADJOURNMENT at 10:35 p.m.
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EMBIT A CHANGE LIST OF REVENUE BUDGET REVISIONS - ALL FUNDS
FISCAL YEAR 2004M ADOPTED BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 BUDGET
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Net Decrease in Transfer from the Economic Uncertainty Fund W Gmem1 Fund 00110 -9402 (39,700)
Tmcl Gesenl Fund Rrveme Es imare Adjustments (54,100)
Sewer Fv d
Itumem revmue estimate W the Sewer Fund resulting from reduced subsidy
various 122,200
Reduce Sewer FuM Transfer from dz Gen Fund resulting from reduced subsidy
0000.9001 (122,210)
Increase Transfer from We General Fund Mating to Stoml Drains standby pay
0000 -9001 14,650
Reduce Sewn Fund Transfer Gam the Gemust Fund relating W Storm Drains
0000 -9001 (186,150)
Tonal Sewer Food Revenue Esnmsk Adjustments
(171.500)
Prior Year Designated Fund Reerves
Total Revised Estimated Revenues Inclusive of Transfer In
19,334,600
S 87,323,500
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
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