2010 FEB 02 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 — 6:00 P.M.
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:
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) -0- matter
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- matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): - 1-
matters
Property: 2161 El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo (Fire Station No. 2)
City Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Out of Site, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (potential lease or sale)
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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, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell
INVOCATION — Pastor Justin Beck, Calvary Chapel LAX
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Don Brann
PRESENTATIONS
a. Council Member Jacobson presented a Proclamation to Nancy Franklin, Board
Member, National Heart Association, announcing National Wear Red Day in
support of women and the fight against heart disease.
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 Fisher to
read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing and receive testimony
regarding: 1) an Environmental Assessment of Environmental Impacts for a
proposed Negative Declaration; 2) a General Plan Amendment to change the
Land Use Designation from General Commercial to Corporate Office; and 3) a
Zone Change from the General Commercial (C -3) Zone to the Corporate Office
(CO) Zone for the site located at 1916 East Imperial Highway (Assessor Parcel
Number 4138 - 005 -042); and Assessor Parcel Number 4138 - 005 -057. Applicant:
The City of El Segundo (Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor McDowell state that this was the time and place to receive testimony regarding:
1) an Environmental Assessment of Environmental Impacts for a proposed Negative
Declaration; 2) a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from
General Commercial to Corporate Office; and 3) a Zone Change from the General
Commercial (C -3) Zone to the Corporate Office (CO) Zone for the site located at 1916
East Imperial Highway (Assessor Parcel Number 4138 - 005 -042); and Assessor Parcel
Number 4138 - 005 -057. Applicant: The City of El Segundo (Fiscal Impact: None)
Clerk Domann stated that proper notice was completed and no written communications
had been received by City Clerk's Office.
Greg Carpenter, Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4641
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 852, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 09 -01 AND ZONE
CHANGE NO. 09 -01 FOR THE SATCO, INC. PROPERTY (1916 EAST IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 4138 - 005 -042 AND ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 4138 - 005 -057.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Busch to
adopt Resolution No. 4641 approving a Negative Declaration for Environmental
Assessment No. 852, General Plan Amendment No. 09 -01 and Zone Change No. 09 -01
for the SATCO, Inc. property (1916 East Imperial Highway, Assessor Parcel Number
4138 - 005 -042 and Assessor Parcel Number 4138- 005 -057. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1440
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 09 -01 FOR THE SATCO, INC.
PROPERTY 1916 EAST IMPERIAL ASSESSOR (ASSESSOR PARCEL
4138-005-057).
MBER 4138-
005-042 AND A SSOR
Council Member Jacobson introduced the Ordinance.
Second reading and adoption scheduled for February 16, 2010.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Consideration and possible action to declare Rescue Ambulance 33 (Unit #3304)
to be a surplus vehicle. Additionally, authorize the surplused Rescue Ambulance
33 to be donated to the Red Cross in Guaymas, Mexico, which is the Sister City
of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Kevin Smith, Fire Chief, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to declare
Rescue Ambulance 33 (Unit #3304) to be a surplus vehicle. Staff to determine if the
unit can be sold and if there is no market, authorize the surplused Rescue Ambulance
33 to be donated to the Red Cross in Guaymas, Mexico. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR MCDOWELL, COUNCIL MEMBERS
FISHER AND JACOBSON; NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM BUSCH AND COUNCIL
MEMBER BRANN. 3/2
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.
3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2575597 to 2575809 on Register No. 8 in the total
amount of $1,098,814.65 and Wire Transfers from 1/8/10 through 1/21/10 in the
total amount of $2,464,840.12 . 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.
4. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2010.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBOSON
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MCDOWELL
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7. Adopted Resolution No. 4642 establishing a ticket and pass distribution policy in
accordance with Fair Political Practice Commission regulations. The policy
would identify the public purposes that are fulfilled when the City distributes
tickets and passes to public officials for attendance at various functions.
8. Authorized the City Clerk to file the City's Planning and Building Safety Director's
recording of the Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office and
authorized the City Manager to accept completion of work for 23 homes related
to the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Group 31 (Project No. RSI
09 -06). (Final Contract Amount: $755,138.37, less liquidated damages as
authorized by the City Manager) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to
close out Project No. RSI 09 -06.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 7, and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
5. Consideration and possible action to accept a cash donation totaling $7,500 from
DirecTV in support of Super CPR (Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation) Saturday
and other Fire Department supplies and equipment. (Fiscal Impact: $7,500)
Authorize the City Manager to transfer the monies into the CPR General Fund
account ($2,000), and the Suppression supplies account ($5,500).
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to accept a
cash donation totaling $7,500 from DirecTV in support of Super CPR (Cardio-
Pulmonary Resuscitation) Saturday and other Fire Department supplies and equipment.
(Fiscal Impact: $7,500) and authorize the City Manager to transfer the monies into the
CPR General Fund account ($2,000), and the Suppression supplies account ($5,500).
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
6. Consideration and possible action regarding (1) the adoption of a Resolution to
approve the design and plans and to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Tomark Sports without the need of competitive bidding. (2) the
acceptance of a donation from the EI Segundo Girls Softball League to pay
$10,880.89 to Tomark Sports for wall padding and its installation on the new
retaining wall on the Softball Field at Recreation Park. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to adopt
Resolution No. 4643 and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No-4041
without the need of competitive bidding in a form approved by the City Attorney with
Tomark Sports. Accepted the donation from the El Segundo Girls Softball League to
pay $10,880.89 to Tomark Sports for wall padding and its installation on the new
retaining wall on the Softball Field at Recreation Park. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS
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G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding the opening of the Northrop- Grumman
Innovation Lab at the Di Vinci Schoo the Recreation Governments
nd Parks Department for Program held last week. Also or the
improvements made on Washington Park and Sycamore Park.
Council Member Fisher — Announced that on Arbor Day, March 6, the Tree Musketeers
along with the community will be planting trees along Washington Street, North of
Mariposa Avenue.
Council Member Jacobson — NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Spoke on the recent Memorial held for Coach John Stevenson.
Thanked staff for their work on this Memorial.
Mayor McDowell — Spoke on his recent knee surgery.
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, does
on any item not on the agenda. The Council will
Communications is closed. NONE
MEMORIALS — John Stevenson.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 p.m.
Cathy mann, Deputy City Clerk
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