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2006 FEB 07 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 - 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 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 Neil Payne Claim No 06 -04 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 s, ec ) for the purposes of confemng 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 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et al , LASC No BS094279 Affinito v City of El Segundo, LASC No BS100935 James Burdick v. City of El Segundo, WCAB Case No MON 0300233 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)- -1- matter MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 1 Purchase of Real Property (Parcel Nos 4138 - 004 -016 (primary parcel), 4138 - 004 -008 and 4138- 004 -015) City Negotiator Jeff Stewart, City Manager Property Owner Federal Express Corporation/Thomas Properties Council moved to open session at 6 00 p m SPECIAL MATTERS — 6 00 P.M Interviews of candidates and potential appointment to one position on the Planning Commission will be held in the West Conference Room, commencing at approximately 6 00 p m This meeting is open to the public MOTION by Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to appoint Mike Rotolo to the Planning Commission to a four month unexpired term and a full term to expire June 30, 2010 MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE AYES MCDOWELL, GAINES, BUSCH AND BOULGARIDES, ABSTAIN JACOBSON 410/1 Council recessed at 6 55 p m MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 - 7.00 P M 7 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7.00 p m INVOCATION — Reverend Elizabeth Morse of Saint Michael, the Archangel Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Carl Jacobson PRESENTATIONS — a Council Member Boulgarides presented a Proclamation reaffirming El Segundo's commitment to foster the ideals of the 44 -year Sister City Program and encouraging the participation of the citizens of El Segundo ui the Guaymas-El Segundo Sister City Association Mayor McDowell presented a Proclamation to Nikki Peavey, American Heart Association, observing the month of February, 2006 as American Heart Month and encouraging all citizens to loin the American Heart Association in its crusade against heart disease and stroke c Council Member Busch presented Commendations to the Mitey Mite Squad for putting El Segundo on the map again by taking 15i place and the National title in their division at the American Youth Football and Cheerleading Championships in Tucson, Arizona on December 8, 2005 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 3 A PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only MOTION 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 5/0 B SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS C UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Consideration and possible action regarding the announcement of the appointment of a candidate to the one vacancy on the Planning Commission Mayor McDowell announced the appointment of Mike Rotolo to the Planning Commission to a four month unexpired term and a full term to expire June 30, 2010 E CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion w -thout 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. 2 Approved Warrant Numbers 2551502 to 2551831 on Register No 08 in the total amount of $2,639,118 26 and Wire Transfers from 1/6/2005 through 1/26/2006 in the total amount of $1,544,089 99 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 3 Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2006 and Special City Council Minutes of January 25, 2006 4. Approved Professional Services Agreement No. 3563 in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Alliance Resource Consulting to conduct a search for the position of Director of Recreation and Parks for an amount not to exceed $20,000 Authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City 5 Approval of the examination plan for the Personnel Merit System job classification of Public Works Maintenance Leadworker PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MCDOWELL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 4 Approved Public Works Contract No 3564 with Don La Force Associates, Inc , the lowest responsible bidder, for the Installation of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant Automatic Doors at the west entrance to City Hall (outside City Council Chambers), and at the main entrance of the Police Department In the amount of $37,250 Approved Capital Improvement Project — Project No PW 05 -13, CDBG Project No 600803 -05. (Contract Amount. $37,250) Authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City 8 Accepted the work as complete on the project for the 2004 -2005 Annual Contract for City- wide Sidewalk, Curb, Curb and Gutter, Handicap Access Ramps and Other Minor Improvements and approved Change Order No 1 In the amount of $14,873 50 — Project No PW 04 -11 (Final Contract Amount $144,873 50) Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office 9 Adopted plans and specifications for the Surface Refurbishment of seven (7) Tennis Courts and a Basketball Court at Recreation Park (339 Sheldon Street) — Approved Capital Improvement Project Project No PW 06 -02 (Fiscal Impact $40,000) Authorized staff to advertise the project for the receipt of construction bids 10 Adopted plans and specifications for the refurbishment of the driving range at the Lakes Golf Course at 400 South Sepulveda Boulevard — Approved Capital Improvement Project (Fiscal Impact $456,300) Authorized staff to advertise the project for the receipt of construction bids. 11 Approved the Athletic Field Taskforce's recommendation to award Contract No 3565 to RJM Design, for the Athletic Field Design for the proposed Athletic Field located at the intersection of Mariposa and Nash (Fiscal Impact: $190,950) Authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City 12 Adopted Resolution No 4454 approving the City of El Segundo's application for funding through California's 2002 Resources Bond Act, Per Capita Grant Program under the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Fiscal Impact- $220,000 Revenue) MOTION by Council Member Boulgandes, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approve Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 10 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mayor ProTem Gaines abstained from voting on the minutes of January 17, 2006 as he was absent from the meeting CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6 Approve a request from DIRECTV to place a 14,960 square -foot temporary sign on the exterior of the building for two months In recognition of the company's presence In El Segundo since 1994 at 2230 East Imperial Highway Applicant DIRECTV (Fiscal Impact None) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 5 Mayor McDowell requested that final approval of the banner remain with the Director of Planning & Building Safety MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines approved a request from DIRECTV to place a 14,960 square -foot temporary sign on the exterior of the building for two months in recognition of the company's presence in El Segundo since 1994 at 2230 East Imperial Highway, Applicant DIRECTV (Fiscal Impact None) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 F NEW BUSINESS G REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Announced the appointment of Bill Crowe to the Assistant City Manager position. He will begin with the City on February 21, 2006 H REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Announced the unanimous decision of the City Council to authorize defense of Affinito v City of El Segundo, LASC No, BS100935 REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Announced the wavier of the first installment payment on the Douglas Street project. Complimented Public Works Director, Steve Finton, on excellent management of the project K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgarides — Requested Staff agendize an item on Council compensation, and asked Staff to return with an Ordinance for Council consideration 13 Consideration and possible action regarding the adoption of an urgency Ordinance prohibiting animated signs on a city -wide basis (Fiscal Impact None) City Attorney Mark Hensley, announced that to adopt this ordinance, a vote of 4/5 would be necessary Mayor McDowell requested Council study this issue in more depth, and additional information be gathered and presented at the next Council Meeting Mayor McDowell stated that a Special Council Meeting could be called and an urgency ordinance adopted if necessary MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, to adopt an Urgency Ordinance prohibiting permit issuance for animated signs within the City for a period of forty -five days to consider amending Chapter 15 -18 of the El Segundo Municipal Code. MOTION DID NOT PASSED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 6 MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to direct staff to study the sign ordinance issue and return to Council with alternatives Requested Mr Ennes to postpone his permit for the sign until Council and staff can review this in more depth MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Council Member Busch — Reported on the AQMD meeting Council Member Jacobson — NONE Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — NONE Mayor McDowell — 14 Consideration and possible action to re- appoint BIII Bue to the Golf Course Subcommittee MOTION by Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to re- appoint Bill Bue to the Golf Course Subcommittee MOTION PASED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 15 Consideration and possible action to appoint the Mayor, City Manager, and Director of Administrative Services to serve as Board Member, alternate Board Member, and substitute alternate Board Member on the Independent Cities Risk Management Association ( ICRMA) Governing Board MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to adopt Resolution No 4455 appointing the Mayor, Kelly McDowell, as the ICRMA primary Governing Board Member, City Manager, Jeff Stewart, as the alternate Governing Board Member, and Director of Administrative, Services Bret M Plumlee, as the substitute alternate Governing Board Member MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 16. Consideration and possible action directing staff to start the process of amending the provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) to limit the height of buildings to two- stories and 30 feet (Fiscal Impact None) MOTION BY Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to direct staff to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to limit the height of buildings to two- stories and 30 feet. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 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 pnor 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 7 Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the proposed survey of what residents would like to see downtown and requested that it be sent with water bills Gad Church, Tree Muskateers, announced the approach of Arbor Day, on March 11, 2006 and requested volunteers for planting of `Trees to the Sea ". Kitty Crowley, resident, asked for clarification regarding the proposed moratorium on the sign code Mike McAllister, resident, spoke regarding the Residential Sound Insulation program, and asked if a resolution had been made regarding residents who have previously paid the 20% of the costs of the insulation Doralee Nicewaner, resident, complained about the parking on Imperial Ave She requested that the City review the parking and the large RV's and boats that are parked on the street The next RSI workshop will be held February 28, 2006 at 6 00 P M in the Council Chambers At that time more Information will be available for citizens MEMORIALS — Nadine Moore, grandmother of El Segundo RSI Manager, James O'Neill, Rex Christopher Kenyon, young El Segundoan solder whose helicopter was shot down while conducting aerial patrols North of Baghdad, Iraq, and Lynn Glotz, member of the El Segundo Educational Foundation Board of Directors and Registrar at El Segundo High School CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 8 26 p m. a6��7 m Miow 7 � Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PAGE NO 8