2009 APR 21 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 — 6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch
- Present
Council Member Brann
- 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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
None
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move 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) -1- matter
1. Hummel v. City of El Segundo, et al, LASC no. YC059314
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): -1- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 0- matter
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CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): - 0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): - 0-
matter
SPECIAL MATTERS: - 0- matter
Council recessed at 6:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Brandon Cash, Oceanside Christian Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Eric Busch
PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor McDowell presented a proclamation declaring the second week of April as
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Max Phipps, Police Captain,
spoke and introduced two City of El Segundo Dispatchers, Jennifer Malone and
Rhonda Zeck.
b. Presentation from Beach Cities Transit Update, Line 109 — Fiona Diaz, Beach
Cities Transit Representative. Canceled
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell
- Present
Mayor Pro Tem Busch
- Present
Council Member Brann
- 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, he Council will II allow
on any Item not on the agenda.
Communications is closed.
Dr. Vince Marcel and wife Diane Marcel announced that May 16th is dedicated as
Children's safety and medical awareness day. All proceeds going to ESSF. Requested
that Council consider waiving the permit fee.
Daphine Moote, teacher ESUSD and President El Segundo Teachers Association,
wished to speak about the
an item would State Special
o be Election. Assistant
the agenda City orde Attorney
Karl Berger stated that for
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Council to consider the item. Ms. Moote requested Council agendize an item to
introduce a Resolution in support of the Ballot measures. She also, wanted to thank the
Council for their support of the El Segundo Unified School District.
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 Fisher 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 (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing regarding the
adoption of a resolution
f the El Segundo Municipal penalties Code by $5!00 due to changes
regulated by Title 8 9
in the Government Code. (Fiscal Impact: $55,630.00)
Mitch Tavera, Police Captain, requested the Public Hearing be continued until the next
Council Meeting on May 5, 2009.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to
continue the Public Hearing until the next Council Meeting on May 5, 2009. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
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.
2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2571064 to 2571295 on Register No. 13 in the total
amount of $1,116,149.07 and Wire Transfers from 03/27/2009 through
04/09/2009 in the total amount of $1,401,297.12. 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2009.
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4. Adopted Plans and Specifications and authorized staff to advertise for bid the
construction of a retaining wall at the Softball Field in Recreation Park at 339
Sheldon Street— Project No. PW 09 -03. (Fiscal Impact: $226,119.00)
5. Authorized the Director of Public Works to execute Change Order No. 1 to the
existing Standard Public Works Contract No. 3897 with HP Builder's, Inc. in the
total amount of $26,514.79; Authorized the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement No. 3582 with BOA
Architects in the amount of $4,800.00 in conjunction with the City Hall
Improvements - HR Remodel Project PW 08 -13.
6. Received and filed report without objecting to a new Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) license for on -site sale and on -site consumption of alcohol (Type 41 - On-
Sale Beer and Wine) at an existing restaurant located at 450 Main Street (Main
Street Cafe), EA No. 816 and AUP No. 08 -06. Applicant: Ariel Garcia (Fiscal
Impact: None)
7. Received and filed report without objecting to a new Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) license for on -site sale and on -site consumption of alcohol (Type 41 - On-
Sale Beer and Wine) at an
15 and AUP No 08-05. c
8 05C Applacant7Douglas
Saro En
Steet (Zplzza), EA No. 8 Enterprises,
Inc. /Zpizza (Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Approved Mattel's request to maintain two temporary oversized five hundred four
(504) square -foot banners classified as "Special Event Signs" for a period of two
[2] months beginning April 22, 2009 and ending June 22, 2009 on the south side
of the parking structure located at 333 Continental Boulevard. (Fiscal Impact:
None)
9. Adopted Plans and Specifications for Replacement of Water Main on Lairport
Street from Mariposa Avenue to Maple Avenue. Project No.: PW 09 -04 (Fiscal
Impact: $225,000) Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of
construction bids.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Busch to approve
Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
Consideration and possible action to introduce an Ordinance amending Title 10;
Chapter 2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, Water Conservation in Landscaping, to
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incorporate Metropolitan Water District's Conservation Requirements, Water Use
Regulations and Restrictions. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Dana Greenwood, Director Public Works, gave a report.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING POLICIES OR WATER CONSERVATION
MOTION to by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to have City
Attorney's Office review Ordinance and see how it affects existing municipal code and
consistency, Council also requested the City Attorney's Office take into consideration a
letter written by Toni Reina, Planning Manager, OT ON Continental
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
and any other written responses received.
VOTE. 5/0
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None
REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann — Signed up to go on Study to Diamond Valley Lake in
Temecula. Attended grand opening of new Aerospace building. and
Council Member Fisher — Attend Announced Tree Musketeees has a new office a on
attended Karl's Stores opening An
Grand Ave.
Council Member Jacobson — Attended the grand opening of the new Aerospace building
and Karl's Stores. Mentioned America's Most Wanted Website to vote for Lt. Garcia;
can vote everyday until May 4t"; website is amw.com.
Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Announced West Basin's Free Smart Landscape Expo from
9am to 1 pm May 2nd at West Basin location in El Segundo.
Mayor McDowell — Announced that he was requested by Supervisor Don Knabe to
testify before the Board this morning on SB 696.
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person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive
communicate to the City Council on behalf of another,
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behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves or dpri punishable by addressing
fine of $250.
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all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allcomments' afteraPubl cion
on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to
Communications is closed. - NONE
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:35p.m.
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