2009 MAR 03 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch
- Present — arrived at 502 p.m.
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 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
gA956.9(a) — -1- matter
1. Victoria Golf Course Site (BKK Carson landfill) DTSC NO. I &SE -RAO 05/06
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code§54956.9(b): -2- 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
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code§54957.6): - 0-
matters
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code§54956.8): - 0-
matter
Council moved to open session at 5:55 p.m.
SPECIAL MATTERS: - 1- matter
1. Interview of candidates and potential appointments to the Community Cable Advisory
Committee, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Environmental
Committee and Planning Commission. (Note: the interviews will commence at
approximately 6:00 p.m. and take place in the West Conference Room in City Hall]
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to appoint Sally
Martin to the Community Cable Advisory Committee for a full four -year term expiring
10/31/12; to appoint Scott Houston to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory
Committee for a full four -year term expiring 11/30/12; to appoint Jim Boulgarides to the
Environmental Committee for a full four -year term expiring 06/30/11; and to appoint
Brenda Newman to the Planning Commission for a partial term expiring 06/30/10.
Council recessed at 6:40 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Scott Lambert, Hilltop Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Don Brann
PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor Pro Tern Busch presented a Proclamation to Victoria Tam, Tree
Muskateers, announcing March 7, 2009 as California Arbor Day.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell - Present
Mayor Pro Tern 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, 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
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 Brann 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)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
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Consideration and possible action regarding the announcement of the
appointment of candidates of the Community Cable Advisory Committee, Capital
Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Environmental Committee and
Planning Commission. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor McDowell announced the appointment of Sally Martin to the Community Cable
Advisory Committee for a full four -year term expiring 10/31/12; the appointment of Scott
Houston to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for a full four -year
term expiring 11/30/12; the appointment of Jim Boulgarides to the Environmental
Committee for a full four -year term expiring 06/30/11; and the appointment of Brenda
Newman to the Planning Commission for a partial term expiring 06/30/10.
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 2570258 to 2570505 on Register No. 10 in the total
amount of $625,321.01 and Wire Transfers from 02/06/09 to 02/20/09 in the total
amount of $1,750,999.83. 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. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2009.
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUSCH.
5. Accepted the project for the installation of an improved telemetry system for the
City's water and wastewater operations at 400 Lomita Street. Project No.: PW
06 -01 (Fiscal Impact: $346,932.70) Approved Change Order Number 1 in the
amount of $4,100.70. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in
the County Recorder's Office.
6. Adopted Ordinance No. 1427, a Floodplain Management Ordinance including
Environmental Assessment No. EA -812 for the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
7. Consideration and possible action to approve the request from Mattel, Inc. to
maintain two, five hundred four (504) square -foot wall signs on a rotating basis
on the south side of the parking structure located at 333 Continental Boulevard.
Applicant: Mattel, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: None) - COUNCIL CONSENSUS TO
DEFER THE ITEM TO THE APRIL 21, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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8. Approved a revised Class Specification for the classification of Street
Maintenance Leadworker and approved of the examination plans for Street
Maintenance Leadworker and Wastewater Maintenance Worker 1 /II. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
9. Approved request from El Segundo High School Parent Teacher's Association
(PTA) to allow banners to be hung over Main Street at no cost. (Fiscal Impact:
$178)
10. Approved the Tree Musketeers Arbor Day 2009 event fee waiver for City - related
fees, per municipal code section 8 -8 -7 D 1. (Fiscal Impact: $5,660)
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
approve Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consideration and possible action to accept grants from the Metropolitan Water
District for $5,000 and West Basin Municipal Water District for $53,087 in support
of the "It's Time to Get Serious" El Segundo water conservation banner
campaign. (Fiscal Impact: $58,087 grant fund revenue)
Staff to investigate putting together a "Save Water Day" to inform the community about
water conservation.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to accept
grants from the Metropolitan Water District for $5,000 and West Basin Municipal Water
District for $53,087in support of the "It's Time to Get Serious" El Segundo water
conservation banner campaign. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
11. Consideration and possible action regarding introduction of an Ordinance and
adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the contract
between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees
Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the El Segundo City Council providing
Section 21548 (Pre- Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit for the City's local
safety members). (Fiscal Impact: Increase in the Total Employer Rate of 0.243 %)
Bob Hyland, Human Resources Director, gave a report.
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher, to adopt
Resolution No. 4594 a Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to contract
between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the City Council of the City of El Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1428
AN ORDINACE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM.
Mayor McDowell introduced the ordinance. Second reading and adoption scheduled for
April 7, 2009.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann — Reported on the Boy Scout "Blue and Gold" Dinner. Also
reported on the recent Western Association of Schools and Colleges meeting.
Council Member Fisher — Spoke on the 95th anniversary celebration of the Methodist
Church and El Segundo Little League Opening Day. Reported on the Mills Act related
to benefits for Historical Homes and requested an item be agendized for a future
meeting.
Council Member Jacobson — NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Busch — Spoke on the Arbor Day event and the work to be done at
Center Street School on the "Learning Garden" on Saturday March 7th
Mayor McDowell — Spoke regarding the "Star Party" March 20, 2009, 6 p.m., at Hilltop
Park.
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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.
Betty Kirsch, Relay for Life, noted that this year's "Relay for Life" kickoff event would be
at the Masonic Lodge on March 11th at 6 p.m.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:36 p.m.
Cathy Do n, Deputy City Clerk
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