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2007APR 17 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 - 5 00 P M 5 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 5 00 p m ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell Mayor Pro Tern Busch Council Member Boulgandes Council Member Fisher Council Member Jacobson - Present - Present - Present - Present — arrived at 5 02 p m - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minuteVimit 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 CLOSED SESSION The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Aci (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)) — 2 matters City of El Segundo v 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No BC319034 City of El Segundo vs City of Los Angeles, et al LASC No BS094279 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) -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 50 p m MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 PAGE NO 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 - 7 00 P M 7 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION — Pastor SeHee Han, United Methodist Church of El Segundo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Jim Boulgarides PRESENTATIONS — Mayor Pro Tern Busch presented a Commendation recognizing the El Segundo AYSO Region 92, Boys Under 14, All Star Team for achieving Second in the State Cup b Mayor McDowell presented a Proclamation recognizing El Segundo Police Officer Steve Leigh as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award at the 2007 Medal of Valor Luncheon, and proclaiming Wednesday, May 2, 2007 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 ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Busch - Present Council Member Boulgarldes - Present Council Member Fisher - 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 Laurie Lewis, Executive Director of the El Segundo Automobile Museum, requested to speak to the item regarding Southern California Edison and the poor service received during a recent power outage and the lack of communication from Edison 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 APRIL 17, 2007 PAGE NO 2 MOTION by Council Member Boulgandes SECONDED by 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 C UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding reconsideration of funding for construction of a retaining wall along the right field foul line at the Recreation Park softball field located on the east side of Eucalyptus Street between Grand and Holly Avenues and restoration of funding to construct a retaining wall on the north side of the Teen Center at 405 east Grand Avenue [Fiscal Impact = $200,000 ($160,000 Softball Field, $40,000 Teen Center)] Steve Finton, Public Works Director, gave a report MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Busch to refer this item to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a recommendation regarding the placement of a retaining wall at the Softball field in relationship to the "Memory" trees that are located on the slope where the retaining wall is planned MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 D REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2 Consideration and possible action regarding the positions on Committees, Commissions and Boards ( "CCB's ") that will expire in the year 2007 and an immediate opening on the Planning Commission MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to direct Staff to open the recruitment process for the positions on the CCB's, as listed, immediately 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 Approved Warrant Numbers 2558779 to 2559117 on Register No 13 in the total amount of $1,655,622 09 and Wire Transfers from 3/23/07 through 4/5/07 in the total amount of $907,907 57 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 PAGE NO 3 5 Adopted Resolution No 4507 authorizing submittal of a Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 application to the California Department of Conservation for a grant authorized under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Fiscal Impact $5,000 in grant fund revenue) 6 Authorized the City Manager to extend Agreement No 3619 B, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of El Segundo and Gary Chicots to continue serving as Interim Director of Building and Planning for a period of 120 days (Fiscal Impact approximately $48,000 — offset by salary savings) Approved the Fourth Amendment to the South Bay Joint Powers Agreement No 1754 between the cities of El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach creating the South Bay Service Delivery Area for employment and training services under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and the Family Economic Security Act (FESA) 8 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to approve Consent Agenda Items Number 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 8 Consideration and possible action to accept in -kind services totaling $1,700 from Landmark Restaurant Group ( "IHOP "), donated to the El Segundo Fire Department and El Segundo Police Department in support of the Public Safety Open House to be held May 12, 2007 ]HOP will be donating the street banner and providing food items MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to accepted in -kind services totaling $1,700 from Landmark Restaurant Group ( "IHOP "), donated to the El Segundo Fire Department and El Segundo Police Department in support of the Public Safety Open House to be held May 12, 2007 IHOP will be donating the street banner and providing food items MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 F NEW BUSINESS G REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE H REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 PAGE NO 4 Council Member Fisher - 9 Consideration and possible action requesting City Council approval to use the City Seal artwork at the American Cancer Society's First Annual Relay For Life in El Segundo MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve request for permission to use the City Seal artwork on American Cancer Society's Annual Relay for Life event - related promotional items MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Council Member Jacobson — Spoke regarding LAX and the opening of the southern run way and the policy that will be used on the runway regarding takeoffs and landings The City will be advised of when a meeting will be held to discuss this item 10 Consideration and possible action requesting the Southern California Edison Company to submit to the City a viable plan regarding the maintenance of the electrical power distribution infrastructure in El Segundo and an appropriate method of notifying City officials during times of power disruption Fiscal Impact None) MOTION BY Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to authorize the Mayor to formally request the Southern California Edison Company to report back to the City Council the company's plans regarding the appropriate maintenance and replacement of the electrical power distribution infrastructure in El Segundo and a plan assuring appropriate outreach and communications during times of power outages in the community MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Council Member Boulgandes — Announced the State of California Integrated Waste Management Board recycling figures for El Segundo recently published Mayor Pro Tem Busch — Spoke regarding the recent heavy winds and the closure of Farmer's Market due to the winds Mayor McDowell — NONE 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 Steve Bradford, Public Relations, Southern California Edison, addressed concerns expressed by Council and explained his company's policy He also provided the City with atoll free phone number, 800 655 -4555, to call to report outages and check status MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 PAGE NO 5 Council Member Jacobson requested a number that a City Official may call when a power outage is experienced in the City MEMORIALS — Patti Kight, retired employee of the City of El Segundo City Clerk's Department, who passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the age of 65, after a valiant battle with cancer, Virginia Tech shooting victims, families and friends Mayor McDowell noted that Tom Martin's Memorial Service would be held at 9 30 a m Saturday April 21St at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Manhattan Beach CELEBRATION — Cormac Augustine McDowell, born to Rob and Jennifer McDowell, proud Uncle, Mayor Kelly McDowell CLOSED SESSION — NONE ADJOURNMENT — at 8 07 p m Q�- Cin 4Mort , Ci Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 PAGE NO 6