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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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 1 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 December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 2 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 3 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 4 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 5 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 6 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 7 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) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 8 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. 6&> corn AM m g ) Cathy Do nn, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 07, 2004 PAGE NO. 9 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: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 1 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 2 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 3 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 4 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 5 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 6 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: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 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: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 9 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 11 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 12 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 14 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 15 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 $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Robin Nahin, City Employees' Association Representative, spoke regarding Council compromise regarding cutting the CSI position from next year's budget and labor negotiations. Requested improved communications during negotiations. Mark Maryam, resident and spouse of Association Board Member, spoke regarding labor negotiations. Suggested additional revenue could be obtained by charging residents for trash pick up. MEMORIALS — NONE CELEBRATIONS — Upcoming wedding this Saturday, September 25, 2004, of Matt Gallini and Jamara Ostby. Matt is the son of Council's Executive Assistant, Julia Abreu- Mason and husband, William T. Mason ll. CLOSED SESSION - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 16 ADJOURNMENT at 10:35 p.m. effz — "AAA Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 17 e NTnn[hn .n.W MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 PAGE NO. 18 LC®Ml'A LT MUnOF sl W'R P[ ms- APMOPUAnms ALL PIINpR rlFCU. vw 3101/03 Aoor3WO euhcur TESCALYw MMq RVS ,,T Anrnl Is ID[[1 BWry lWWU[y eelplAprgrl4RevivWJ�vrTr[ahn Mr •I IYIp%p50 AdYST E8 : s.aci�c 1Fwj PY RMIeXw iOCimaFUV111Flrlh [IO143[w ELMtly[m Weivermn "mc'.' 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Ihcsease in Prop" Taxes based on raised County estimates Decrease in Saks Tax resulting from the Soak Budget impact Decrease in PWP" Taus resulting from State Budget impact Transfer from Sales = and Property mxe$ W VLF from State budget impact Increase in Renal Revenues based on roll phone tower agreement Transfer from Sales mx to gales tax in Lieu to reflect impact oftriple Rip Transfer from Sales tax in Lieu from Sales tax to reflect impact of wiple flip (20,10(y (193,5001 (210,300; 403,800 18,000 (2,102,350) 2,102,350 Tranc,em fn Reduction in the Tmnsfer in from Associnkd Recreation Fund 0000 -9105 (12,300) 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 PAGE NO. 19