2010 DEC 21 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION CANCELLED — NO ITEMS OF BUSINESS
(REGULAR MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED TO 7:00 P.M.)
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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:
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) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0-
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — City Clerk, Cindy Mortesen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Don Brann
PRESENTATIONS
a. Council Member Fisher presented a Commendation thanking sponsors,
supporters and volunteers for their community service and participation in the
Annual Community Christmas Dinner.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Busch
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher
- Present
Council Member Brann
- Present
Council Member Fuentes
- 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.
Herr McNuver; Resident; Spoke regarding the City budget and parking tickets.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, SECOND 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 (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding (Public Hearing) the proposed
exchange of FY 2011/12 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
totaling approximately $97,765 with another CDBG participating city within the
Los Angeles Urban County. (Fiscal Impact: $97,765).
Mayor Busch stated that this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing
regarding the proposed exchange of FY 2011/12 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds totaling approximately $97,765 with another CDBG participating city
within the Los Angeles Urban County.
City Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and
that no communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Tina Gall, CDBG Consultant, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE: 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
authorize staff to proceed with identifying an interested participating city to begin
negotiations for the exchange of FY 2011/12 CDBG funds, establish an exchange rate;
return to the City Council with a resolution authorizing the exchange of CDBG funds
with another City; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts, as to form
approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Community Development
Commission, and with all sub - recipients receiving CDBG funds. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
2. Consideration and possible action to open the recruitment process for the
positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards ( "CCBs ") that will expire
in the year 2011. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Council consensus to direct staff to open the recruitment process for the positions on
the CCBs, as listed.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
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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 2580178 to 2580365 on Register No. 5 in the total
amount of $795,032.91 and Wire Transfers from 11/25/10 through 12/09/10 in
the total amount of $1,264,028.20. 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 7, 2010.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON
6. Received and filed report without objecting to a new Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of alcohol (Type 41 Alcoholic
Beverage Control License) at Sammy's Woodfired Pizza located at 780 South
Sepulveda Boulevard # B. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
7. PULLED FROM THE AGENDA BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES
10. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1457 amending Title 6 of the
El Segundo Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Animal Control. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve
Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 6, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consideration and possible action to receive and file report without objecting to a
new Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and off -site
consumption of beer and wine at an existing Walgreens store, (Type 20 — Off -
sale Beer and Wine) located at 331 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Applicant:
Robert M. Silverman, Walgreens Co. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to not object to an
alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and off -site consumption of
beer and wine at an existing Walgreens store, (Type 20 — Off -sale Beer and Wine)
located at 331 North Sepulveda Boulevard. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOICE VOTE: AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, BRANN, FUENTES; NOES: JACOBSON. 4/1
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8. Consideration and possible action to approve Professional Services Agreement
No. 4110 with PBS &J, to provide environmental review services pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the 540 East Imperial Avenue -
Imperial School Site Project (Fiscal l budget appropriation o D p to $142,859 to
Reimbursed Trust Fund); approved a
provide environmental review services; authorized the City Manager to execute a
Professional Service Agreement for
amount not to exlceed $142,859. s approved as
to form by the City Attorney in an
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4110 with PBS &J, to provide
environmental review services pursuant Avenue-imperial California
School Site Project) MOTION
(CEQA) for the 540 East p
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
9. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to an existing
Professional Services Agreement with Willdan to increase the amount of the
agreement by $50,000 for developer S Project ifor the El Seg 9 do Unified School
East Imperial Avenue School to
District. (Fiscal Impact: $50,000) Authorized the City Manager to execute the
amendment approved as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
Approve an amendment to an existing Professional Services Agreement with Willdan to
increase the amount of the agreement by $50,000 for developer reimbursed planning
services for the East IIPASSED BY UNANIMOUStVOICE VOTE 5/0
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Unified School District. M OTION
F. NEW BUSINESS
11. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual Resolutions updating the
employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care
Act for the El Segundo Fire Fighters' Association, the El Segundo Police Officers'
Association, the El Segundo City Employees' Association, the El Segundo Police
Support Services Association, and the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional
Employees' Association. (Fiscal Impact: Active Employees: $31,600; Retirees
$32,600.)
Bob Hyland, Human Resources Director, gave a report.
Adoption of resolutions scheduled for January 18 2011.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
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12. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a Senior Management
Analyst position in the Human Resources Department. Budgeted savings
realized from a realignment of Department Head responsibilities to fund the new
position. (Fiscal Impact: Annual salary and benefit cost for Senior Management
Analyst $125,000. Estimated cost for FY 2010 -2011 (calculated @ 7 months) is
$87,500. Savings from Department for FY rea ignme is (calculate @ 9 months) is
$385,243. The net saving
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
approve a Senior Management Analyst position in the Human Resources Department
and approve the proposed Examination Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Also thanked retiring Directors Bill Crowe and Bob Hyland for their service to the City.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK —
Clerk Mortesen reported that she attended the League of California Cities New Law and
Elections Seminar in Monterey California.
Reminder that the January 4, 2011 Council Meeting is cancelled.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fuentes — Spoke on the retirements and the successful Holiday
Parade.
Council Member Brann — Spoke on the retirements and the cooperation of the
employees and staff during these budgetary times.
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke on the retirements throughout the City and thanked
employees for their years of service.
Mayor Pro Tem Fisher — Thanked all the retirees and the employees for all their hard
work.
Mayor Busch — Spoke on the parade and the opening of Candy Cane Lane. He also
reported on the RSI Program, and updates to the program. Thanked the retirees and
the employees.
13. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual request of Mr. S. Claus
for variances from the Municipal Code.
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Approve the request by Mr. S. Claus for a waiver of the permits required for doing
business within the City of El Segundo as follows:
1. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC Section
15 -23 -4;
2. The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure
(FAA should be contacted);
3. Grant a free business license for anon- profit organization (ESMC 4 -1 -7);
4. Waiver of ESMC 8 -4 -11 B (Driveway Permits Required) and ESMC 8 -5 -11
(Parking on Grades);
5. Waiver of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESMC 7 -2 -3);
6. Waiver of the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 7 -6 -3) including 6 -5 -11 dealing with
trespassing animals; and
7. Waiver of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 6 -2 -1).
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECNDED by Mayor Busch to approve the
request. MOTION CARRIED 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 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
wAct ill respond allow
on any item not on the agenda. The Council p
Communications is closed.
MEMORIALS – NONE
CLOSED SESSION – NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:00 pm.
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Cindy VMesen, City Clerk
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