2008 JAN 15 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 - 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 Busch - Present
Council Member Boulgarides - Present
Council Member Fisher - 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 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
Pulido v. City of El Segundo, et al., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 06- 55539/06 - 55798.
Solomon vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC372401.
Federal Insurance Co. v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC056394.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -2- potential cases.
Claim Nos. 07 -62 (Coleman) and 07-48 (Henry Radio /NTSN) are on file with the City Clerk's office
for public review.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
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
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SPECIAL MATTERS: -0- matter
Council recessed at 6:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Bishop Craig Layne, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgarides
PRESENTATIONS —
a. Council presented Certificates for Lighting Up the Community were presented to:
The Lewis Family, the Callahan Family, Brenda Kelly, the Lasky Family, the Hollick Family,
the Meza Family, the Kelley Family, Daniel Lambert and Richard Royce, the DeFrancesco
Family, the Regan Family, the Grove Family, Tim and Cindy Mortesen, the Siadek Family,
John Johnson & Colleen Mulvany, the O'Shea Family, the D'Angelo Family, Lucy and Rick
Ricarte, Gary & Gigi Thompson, Lou Kutil and Debby Hayman, the Oakley Family, Mike and
Beth Hapke, the Janes Family, the Edlefsen Family, and the Maples Family.
b. Presentation of trophies to the 2007 Holiday Parade winners by the El Segundo Chamber of
Commerce: Best Float & Grand Marshall Award — El Segundo Kiwanis Club, Best
Children's Entry — Torrance Torrettes, Most Original Entry — Got Junk, Best Decorated
Vehicle — Replica of US Navy Duty Jeep, Best Musical Entry — Trash Marching Percussion
Group, Dave Jones Award — El Segundo Eagles Nest Preschool.
C. Council Member Fisher presented a Proclamation to Nancy Franklin, Board of Directors,
National Heart Association, observing February 1, 2008 as "National Wear Red Day" in
support for women and the fight against heart disease.
d. Council Member Jacobson presented a Proclamation to Kathleen Davidson observing the
month of January 2008 as "National Blood Donor Month.
e. Mayor Pro Tern Busch presented a Commendation recognizing Gayle Van Meter as the El
Segundo Police Department's RSVP of the Year.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
Present
Council Member Fisher -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
Present
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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.
Evelyn Sommers, resident, spoke regarding home occupation licenses and an existing home
occupation violation.
Patricia Morales, volunteer for the American Cancer Society, invited the community to the Relay for
Life Rally next Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Hacienda Hotel. The date for this
year's Relay is June 8th and 91n
Chris Powell, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding agenda Item No. 5, planning
and consulting interim staffing services.
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 Boulgarides to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Consideration and possible action to approve plans and specifications and to authorize staff
to solicit bids for the purchase and installation of a Biological Wastewater Closed Loop
System in the Maintenance Yard to operate a wash rack for vehicles that serve The Lakes
at El Segundo Golf Course at 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Project No. PW 08 -01. (Fiscal
Impact: $60,000)
Richard Brunette, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve plans
and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the purchase and installation of a Biological
Wastewater Closed Loop System for a wash rack. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
2. Consideration and possible action regarding Environmental Subcommittee status report and
recommendations for energy saving action items. (Fiscal Impact: None)
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Lauren Mahakian, Senior Administrative Analyst, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to adopt the
Environmental Work Plan; establish a standing El Segundo Environmental Council to be
comprised of two members representing local business, two members representing El Segundo's
citizens, one member from the El Segundo School District and one City staff member; direct the
City Manager to report back to City Council with a detailed funding and implementation plan.
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.
3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2563373 to 2563619 on Register No. 6 in the total amount of
$1,662,850.84 and Wire Transfers from 12/07/2007 through 12/20/2007 in the total amount
of $1,768,817.15 and Warrant Numbers 2563620 to 2563775 on Register No. 7 in the total
amount of $504,280.05 and Wire Transfers 12/21/2007 through 1/03/2008 in the total
amount of $640,275.82. 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 December 18, 2007.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUSCH
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
7. Authorized the Mayor to approve Purchase Agreement No. 3779 for the sale of Police
Service Dog Tarkan to his K -9 Handler, Officer McShane, for the nominal fee of one dollar
($1.00).
8. Waived the formal bidding process per the Municipal Code, and approved the City's use of
National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA), competitively solicited Contract # 011707, to
purchase ergonomic furniture and a cashier public service access counter from Tangram
Interiors for the Treasurer and Finance — Approved Capital Improvement Program. (Fiscal
Impact = $23,258)
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSIOON BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON
10. Adopted Resolution No. 4540 approving the Sewer Overflow Emergency Response Plan.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
11. Approved plans and specifications and authorized staff to solicit bids for the installation of a
roof for City Hall above the City Council Chambers at 350 Main Street. Project No. PW 08-
02. (Fiscal Impact: $125,000)
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12. Authorized two members of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee to attend
the 2008 University of California, Davis Air Quality Research Center's Symposium on
Aviation Noise & Air Quality in Palm Springs. (Fiscal Impact: $2,500)
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve
Consent Agenda Item Numbers 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consideration and possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement between
Tierra West Advisors, LLC and the City of El Segundo for planning consulting and interim
staffing services. (Fiscal Impact: $93,600)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve
Professional Services Agreement between Tierra West Advisors, LLC and the City of El Segundo
for planning consulting and interim staffing. Authorized the City Manager to enter into Professional
Services Agreement No. 3780 approved as to form by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
6. Consideration and possible action to approved the use and purchase of four "Kustom
Signals Pro Laser III" hand held laser traffic speed measurement devices with four identical
units. (Fiscal Impact not to exceed $13,500 from equipment replacement funds).
MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve
the use and purchase of four "Kustom Signals Pro Laser III" hand held laser traffic speed
measurement devices with four identical units. (Fiscal Impact not to exceed $13,500 from
equipment replacement funds). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE. 5/0
9. Consideration and possible action to accept a cash donation totaling $10,000 from DirecTV
in support of Super CPR (Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation) Saturday and other public
education programs to be held in 2008, for supplies, equipment, and other resources.
(Fiscal Impact: $10,000).
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Busch to accept a cash
donation totaling $10,000 from DirecTV in support of Super CPR (Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation)
Saturday and other public education programs to be held in 2008, for supplies, equipment, and
other resources. (Fiscal Impact: $10,000). Authorized the City Manager to transfer the monies
into the Emergency Services Public Education account ($4,000), the CPR General Fund account
($2,000), and the suppression supplies account ($4,000). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
13. Consideration and possible action regarding a staff analysis of potential revenue impacts to
the City due to State budget crisis.
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, gave a report.
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Council consensus to receive and file report.
14. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Los Angeles Air Force Base to install a
temporary on- street fence within the City's right -of -way on the east side of Douglas Street
between El Segundo Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides , SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to authorize
the installation of temporary on- street fence on the east side of Douglas Street between El
Segundo Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue to facilitate the Los Angeles Air Force Base
construction. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - Due to the State Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday,
February 5th, the next regular City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6tn
7:00 P.M.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fisher - NONE
Council Member Jacobson — NONE
Council Member Boulgarides — Spoke regarding use of laptops at meetings and paperless and
web based agenda.
Requested an item be agendized regarding Grand Avenue improvements.
Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Spoke regarding youth basketball season and the great work of the
Recreation and Parks staff. Also spoke regarding the Young Americans Program. Reminded
community that on March 8, 2008 the final planting of Trees to the Sea will take place along
Imperial Avenue.
Mayor McDowell — Spoke regarding LAX North airfield and taxi way improvements. Also spoke
regarding navigation fixes and new wave points. Requested community e-mail him regarding any
reduction of airport noise.
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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.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding LAX navigation fixes. Also spoke regarding City plan
checking and the possibility of hiring a code enforcement officer.
MEMORIALS — Edwin (Mokey) Ross Parker, Bill Oates and German Framinan.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 p.m.
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Cathy Dorn nn, deputy ^ity Clerk
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