2005 MAY 17 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005 — 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 Boulgandes -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
Present
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Consideration and possible action regarding appointment of City Manager, Mary Strenn anc
Assistant City Manager, Jeff Stewart as Labor Negotiators with respect to Police Chief Jack
Wayt
MOVED by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to appoint City
Manager Mary Strenn and Assistant City Manager Jeff Stewart as Labor Negotiators with respect
to Police Chief Jack Wayt MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
City Attorney Mark Hensley announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant
to items identified on the agenda and that the 54956 9(b) Item is a threat of litigation regarding 916
Sheldon Street
CLOSED SESSION'
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real
Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation,
and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or
conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 4
matters
1 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et al , LASC No BS094279
2 Re Variance Application of City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports for Los Angeles
International Airports, Department of Transportation, State of California, Case No
2009060244
3 City of El Segundo v 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No BC319034
4 City of El Segundo v CTF2 Alaska, LASC Case No BC319033
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -1- 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) — None
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) -2- matters
Labor Negotiator Jeff Stewart
Unrepresented Employees All Unrepresented City Employees (All City Employees that are
not members of collective bargaining units)
Labor Negotiators Mary Strenn and Jeff Stewart
Unrepresented Employee Police Chief Jack Wayt
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) -0- matter
SPECIAL MATTERS — None
Council moved to open session at 6 50 p m
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005 - 7 00 P M
7.00 P M SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7 00 p m
INVOCATION— Pastor Jon Feldschau of El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member Carl Jacobson presented a Proclamation to commemorate the 10th
anniversary of the West Basin Water Recycling Facility on Friday, June 3, 2005
Representatives of West Basin Water, Director Ed Little and staff
(b) Council Member Mayor McDowell presented a Certificate of Commendation to Chris Powell,
representing El Segundo Rotary Club, for their $5,000 donation to the City of El Segundo for
sponsorship of the 2005 Annual Concerts in the Park series It was noted that the Annual
Rotary Movie in the Park was scheduled for August 6, 2005 at Chevron Park.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgandes -
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 NONE
A PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED Council Member Jacobson 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
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C UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 Consideration and possible action regarding the presentation of Fiscal Year 2004 -2005
Midyear Financial Budget Review and approval of Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Budget
Preparation Calendar.
Bret Plumlee, Administrative Services Director, gave a report
It was noted for the record that the Tree Trimming budget, Crime Scene Investigator position and
Fire Department Run Short option were fully funded for FY 04/05 City Manager Mary Strenn also
reported on slurry seal needs for the east side of the City
Council directed staff to review pending unfunded current Fiscal Year budget items and report
back at the Strategic Planning Session scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2005
MOVED by Council Member Boulgandes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
receive and file Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Midyear Financial Budget Review and approve the Fiscal
Year 2005 -2006 Budget Preparation Calendar MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consideration and possible action regarding the setting of a date and time for interviewing
candidates to the following Committees, Commissions and Boards ( "CCBs "): Recreation and
Parks Commission; Library Board of Trustees; Planning Commission; Senior Citizen Housing
Corporation Board, Investment Advisory Committee, and the Los Angeles International Airport
Area Advisory Committee
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines to set the date for
interviews of candidates from 6 00 p.m to 7 00 p m Tuesday, June 7, 2005 and continue to 6:00
p m , Tuesday, June 21, 2005, if necessary; extend expired terms of office until positions are filled;
and continue recruitment of candidates to the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee
and Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, for positions which terms expires in
October and November, 2005 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
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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3 Approved Warrant Numbers 2547129 to 2547360 on Register No 15 in the total amount of
$561,424.21 and Wire Transfers from 4/22/2005 through 5/5/2005 in the total amount of
$492,330 84 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. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES
5 Approved an Amendment to the Settlement Agreement between City of El Segundo and
Metalore, Inc regarding the temporary relocation of business operations during the Douglas
Street Gap Closure Project No. PW 05 -06 (Fiscal Impact. None). Authorized the City
Manager to execute Amendment No 3327 A on behalf of the City
6 Approved request by West Basin Municipal Water District for permission to install 34 Inch by
60 inch banners on street light poles on Hughes Way, east of Sepulveda Boulevard, to
celebrate the 10`" anniversary of the West Basin Water Recycling Plant contingent on
approval by Southern California Edison Company (SCE) for the use of the street light poles
(Fiscal Impact None)
7 Approved License Agreement No 3479, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to ensure
that the budding located at 422 Main Street removes and replaces the proposed windows on
the south facing wall with a fire- resistive wall if the City were to sell or develop the public
parking lot located adjacent to and directly south of the budding (Fiscal Impact. None)
8 Waived the formal bidding process and increase the existing purchase order with W W
Grainger, Inc to $25,000 for the purchase of materials and equipment needed for routine,
unscheduled maintenance and repair of City facilities, such as window glass, plumbing
supplies, electrical materials and paint The purchase order piggybacks the State of
California, Western States Contracting Alliance Master Agreement #6416. (Fiscal Impact
None) Authorized the issuance of a change order
9. Accepted the $5,000 donation from El Segundo Rotary for full sponsorship of the 2005
annual Concert in the Park series and applied to the Recreation and Parks Department's
Concert In the Park Trust Fund for the sponsorship of the 2005 Annual Concert in the Park
series
10 Approved Agreement No 3480 for the Municipal Area Express (MAX) commuter bus
service (Fiscal Impact: $31,854 — yearly, and $95,562 — over three years) Authorized the
City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City
11 Approved holding the annual Volunteer Recognition at The Lakes of El Segundo on Friday,
July 29, 2005 and provide a free scramble golf tournament for volunteers (Fiscal Impact
$650) Directed staff to organize a free golf tournament for volunteers on Friday, July 29,
2005 from 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m Directed staff to proceed with the necessary planning of
the annual Volunteer Recognition at The Lakes of El Segundo.
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MOVED by Council Member Boulgandes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve
Consent Agenda Item 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4 City Council Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2005
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve the
City Council Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2005 MOTION PASSSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSTAINING AS HE WAS ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING
F NEW BUSINESS
12 Consideration and possible action regarding joining the California Municipal Finance
Authority ( "CMFA "), a point powers authority, for the purpose of enabling CMFA to refinance
Chevron pollution control bonds, and setting a public hearing in connection therewith
(Fiscal Impact None)
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report
It was noted for the record that this placed no financial responsibility upon the City and no long
term commitment
MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to adopt
Resolution No 4423 approving, authorizing and directing execution of a joint powers agreement
relating to CMFA and set a public hearing for the City Council meeting of June, 7, 2005, on the
issuance of bonds by CMFA for the purpose of loaning the proceeds to Chevron to refinance
pollution control facilities. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510
13. Consideration and possible action to send a letter supporting passage of AB 1576 (Nunez)
seeking to eliminate impediments to the abilities of investor -owned utilities to enter into
direct power purchasing contracts with specified independent power producers (Fiscal
Impact None)
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to authorize the
Mayor to send correspondence stating the City's support of AB 1576 MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
G REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Reported on the Douglas Street Gap Closure bid opening
held today and stated three bids were received
H REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
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REPORTS —CITY CLERK — NONE
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgandes — Reported on the upcoming Elderfest, Saturday, May 21st, 1 lam to
2pm
Council Member Busch — Wished the best to all the participants in the upcoming Little League
playoffs Stated that the recent BRAC recommendations did not include the Los Angeles Air Force
Base. Also stated that bracelets in support of the "National Brain Tumor Foundation" were
available, $1 00 donation requested, from Julia Abreu- Mason.
Council Member Jacobson — NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Reported on the recent Department of Homeland Security tours and
Homeland Security Grants Stated General Arnold's last day at the Los Angeles Air Force Base
would be this Friday Congratulated everyone involved in the successful Los Angeles Air Force
Base retention effort
Mayor McDowell —
14 Consideration and possible action to send a letter supporting locomotive and rail yard
emissions reduction and mitigation bills (AB 888, AB 1222 and SB 459), which seek to
mitigate emissions from railroads
MOVED by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines to authorize the
Mayor to send correspondence stating the City's support of AB 888, AB 1222 and SB 459.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
15 Consideration and possible action regarding the formation of an ad -hoc subcommittee
consisting of two City Council Members to review and monitor proposed housing legislation
for the purposes of making potential recommendations to the Council to support or oppose
particular legislative item
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve the
formation of an ad -hoc subcommittee to review and monitor housing legislation through January 1,
2006 and appoint Mayor McDowell and Council Member Boulgandes to the subcommittee
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
Mayor McDowell spoke regarding the successful Los Angeles Air Force Base retention effort and
thanked everyone for their support He also spoke regarding the recent State of the City address
He congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Gaines on his daughter's recent wedding and Council Member
Jacobson on the birth of his new Grandson
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate to the City
Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify
themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow
Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after
Public Communications is closed
George Hoops, resident, spoke regarding Proposition 13 and City sewer fees and taxes.
MEMORIALS — John Chitjian, father of el Segundo resident, Seran Williams and Miguel
Contreras, a Los Angeles public figure.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT 7.55 p m
Mo a , DeputkCle k Pro Tern
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