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2006 APR 04 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006 - 5 00 P M 5 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Council Member Jacobson at -5 03 p m ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present — arrived at 5 04 p m. Mayor Pro Tem Gaines - Absent Council Member Boulgandes - Present Council Member Busch - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present Mark Hensley, City Attorney, announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to items identified on the agenda and that 54956 9(b) items were threats of litigation regarding the LAX RSI Program and Fransen relating to 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 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)) — 2 matters City of El Segundo v 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No BC319034 City of El Segundo v CTF2, Alaska, LASC Case No BC319033 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -4- potential cases (no further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -0- matter DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8)• -0- matter SPECIAL MATTERS -0- matter Council recessed at 6 55 p m MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006 - 7.00 P M 7 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7.00 p.m. INVOCATION — Chaplain Captain Bradley Kimble of the Los Angeles Air Force Base PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Jim Boulgarides PRESENTATIONS — a Presentation by Tina Pascoe of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of the Century and Deuce Awards to recipients El Segundo Police Officer Mike Mitchell and El Segundo Police Officers Aaron Corkins, Christian Cameron and Aaron Plugge, respectively, to publicly recognize the number of DUI arrests they made in El Segundo and the South Bay during 2005 b. Mayor McDowell presented a proclamation recognizing El Segundo Police Officer Allison Graham as a recipient of the Sustained Supenonty Award at the 2006 Medal of Valor Luncheon, and proclaiming Wednesday, April 26, 2006 as Medal of Valor Day in El Segundo to show support for law enforcement and fire protection agencies and to commemorate the heroism and self - sacrifice of past and present recipients of these prestigious awards Council Member Boulgarides present a Proclamation recognizing the month of April 2006 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Wednesday, April 19, 2006 as Denim Day in El Segundo. ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Gaines - Absent Council Member Boulgarides - Present Council Member Busch - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 2 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 Busch to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT B SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Planning and Building Safety Director's determination to deny the application to use a car -lift to meet the requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 15 -15 -3 for the number of on -site parking spaces and ESMC § 15 -15 -5 for the parking stall sizes and aisle widths (Fiscal Impact None) City Attorney Mark Hensley announced that Applicant, Marc Kelly, requested the continuance of the Appeal until the Council Sub - Committee on R -1 has made it's determination regarding the use of car lifts MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to table this appeal for up to 180 days and to notify applicant that an appeal may not be necessary as this is to be considered by the R -1 Subcommittee and then reconsidered by the Planning Commission and City Council. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT C UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding an extension to the City's current agreement with the MWW Group for services related to the City's efforts regarding Los Angeles International Airport (Fiscal Impact $48,000) Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave a report, MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to authorize the Mayor to execute Consultant Agreement No 3586 with the MWW Group for services related to the City's efforts regarding Los Angeles International Airport (Fiscal Impact $48,000) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT D REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE 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 APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 3 3 Approved Warrant Numbers 2552476 to 2552699 on Register No 12 in the total amount of $2,148,792 19 and Wire Transfers from 3/9/2006 through 3/23/2006 in the total amount of $1,545,225 41 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 Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2006 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2006 5 Approved Professional Services Agreement No 3587 authorizing Kupchin Training Associates to provide customer service training for City employees (Fiscal Impact $22,400) Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. 6 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL_ MEMBER BUSCH 7 Adopted Ordinance No 1393 amending the 2001 California Building Code requiring new residential units to be in compliance with the requirements of the City's Residential Sound Insulation program (Fiscal Impact None) 8, Approved and accepted a $7,450,000 Letter Agreement No 3588 from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports (LAWA) to be used for the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program (Fiscal Impact $7,450,000 revenue) Authorized the Mayor to execute Approved appropriation and estimated revenue for $7,450 000 9 Authorized the purchase of a new utility air compressor for the Street Maintenance Division from Johnson Power Systems at a cost of $13,561 and approval to retire and surplus one used utility air compressor (Fiscal Impact $13,561) Authorized staff to surplus and sell one used utility air compressor at auction 10 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES 11 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUSCH MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6 Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Stacia Mancini to provide interim project management services (Fiscal Impact Not to exceed $25,000) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 4 MOVED by Council Member Busch, SECONDED oy Council Member Jacobson to approve Professional Services Agreement No 3589 with Stacia Mancini to provide Interim project management services (Fiscal Impact Not to exceed $25,000) Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 410 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT Mayor McDowell left the dais due to a potential conflict regarding the location of his residence 10 Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications for the 2005 -2006 Annual Contract for Curb and Sidewalk Repair and authorization to solicit construction bids — Project No PW 06 -05 (Estimated Cost $90,000) MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approve plans and specifications for the 2005 -2006 Annual Contract for Curb and Sidewalk Repair and authorization to solicit construction bids — Project No PW 06 -05 (Estimated Cost $90,000) Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 3/0/1 AYES COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES, BUSCH AND JACOBSON NOES NONE, NOT PARTICIPATING MAYOR MCDOWELL, ABSENT MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES Mayor McDowell returned to the dais 11 Consideration and possible action awarding the annual 4th of July fireworks show of 2006 to Fireworks America (Fiscal Impact $20,000) MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED BY Council Member Boulgarides to approve Contract No 3590 for Fireworks America to provide fireworks show at the annual 4th of July fireworks show of 2006 (Fiscal Impact $20,000) Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 410. MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT F NEW BUSINESS 12 Consideration and possible action regarding the request of the Los Angeles Air Force Lt General Hamel, to waive fees for City services associated with a ceremonial troop march on El Segundo Boulevard, In celebration of the move of the military personnel from Area A to Area B at the Los Angeles Air Force Base (Fiscal Impact $600) Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave a report. MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgardes, to waive fees for City Services associated with a ceremonial troop march on El Segundo Boulevard, in celebration of the move of the military personnel from Area A to Area B at the Los Angeles Air Force Base MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 410 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 5 G REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE REPORTS — CITY CLERK Announced the administering of the oath ol office to the newly appointed Council Members on April 18, 2006 at 7 00 P M Following a brief meeting a Reception will be held to acknowledge the incoming and outgoing Council Members REPORTS — CITY TREASURER Announced his attendance at the Municipal Treasurers Association and the Government Investments Officers Association K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgandes — Congratulated Stacia Mancini on her pending retirement and thanked her on behalf of the City Council Member Busch — Commented on the South Bay Council of Governments report on the energy conservation committee programs and El Segundo's participation He requested that staff research locations for Assisted Living homes within the City Council Member Jacobson — Reported on water conversation programs and his trip to view the reservoir Mayor McDowell — Announced a celebration for newly appointed Planning Commissioner Mike Rotolo's appointment to President of TG Construction Announced that Assemblyman Ted Lieu's Mobile Office at Farmers Market this Thursday from 3 00 p m -6.00 p.m 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 Jack Kenton, resident, spoke regarding RV issues in Torrance and suggested the City investigate RV parking in El Segundo He also asked that the bike path entrance be check frequently for mud and sand that has washed down MEMORIALS — Charles Jones, father of employee Steve Jones and Marco Firebaugh, candidate for the State Senate in the 30th District and former Assemblyman MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 6 ADJOURNMENT at 7 50 p m 1 1 Cindy M6ftesen, City Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE NO 7