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2010 JUL 20 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010 — 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Busch - Present Mayor Pro Tern Fisher - Present Council Member Brann - Present Council Member Fuentes - 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. Mark Hensley City Attorney, announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the agenda, and that Government Code §54956.9(b) would only pertain to one item, DeQuan Hale, Claim No. 10 -15. He also announced that Council would not be taking up the Government Code §54956.9(a) item, NSA Construction Group, Inc. vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC438182. 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) -2- matter City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et. al. LASC Case No. BS094279 NSA Construction Group, Inc. vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC438182 — DELETED FROM AGENDA CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 1 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): -0- matter. ONE ITEM DELETED FROM AGENDA APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -1- matters Represented Group: Police Support Services Employees Association (PSSEA), City Employees Association (CEA), Firefighters Association (FFA), Police Managers Association (PMA), Police Officers Association (POA), Supervisory and Professional Employees (S &P) Negotiators: Jack Wayt and Bob Hyland CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -1- matters City Property: 2161 El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo (Fire Station No. 2) City Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Party: Wiseburn School District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (potential lease or sale) Council recessed at 6:50 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:04 p.m. INVOCATION — Father Robert Victoria, St. Anthony's Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Bill Fisher PRESENTATIONS 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. Lauren Peters, Broadway in the Park, spoke on the upcoming Sound of Music production. Joe Harding, Hacienda Hotel, spoke against raising the Transient Occupancy Tax and suggested looking into a Parking Tax. Marissa Diaz, Hacienda Hotel, spoke against raising the Transient Occupancy Tax. Lieslie Evans, resident, spoke regarding the recent letter on the RSI Program. Heifa Fellen, 701 Hillcrest, spoke regarding the RSI Program and requested an explanation on how the Zones were established. Bob Eggers, 530 Sierra Place, spoke regarding the lack of funding for the RSI program. Shar Franklin, Embassy Suites Hotel, spoke against raising the Transient Occupancy Tax. Also suggested looking into a Parking Tax. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 3 Magda Khordoc, Director of Sales at the Embassy Suites, spoke against raising the Transient Occupancy Tax. Marsha Hansen, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the Fire Ballot Initiative being circulated and suggested setting up a Task Force to come up with creative options for raising revenue. Jennifer Gardner, resident, spoke regarding the RSI program. George Hoops, resident, spoke regarding item 6, the Beach Cities Transit contract. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECOND Mayor Pro Tern 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) C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continuation of Council's consideration to transition the El Segundo Fire Department's ( "ESFD ") services to the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (aka the Los Angeles County Fire Department), including possible action to direct staff to undertake further analysis of potential impacts including, without limitation, an analysis pursuant to Elections Code § 9212 regarding an initiative petition currently being circulated that would require, if adopted, that ESFD's services be performed by the County. Jack Wayt, City Manager, gave a report and stated that the proposal was due back from Los Angels County on Friday and that it would be posted on the City's website by Monday, July 26. Item continued to next City Council meeting. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 2. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointee to the Environmental Committee. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Busch announced the appointment of Karl Bruskotter to the Environmental Committee for a partial term to expire 6/30/12. E. CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 4 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 2578025 to 2578241 on Register No. 19 in the total amount of $1,204,669.88 and Wire Transfers from 6/25/10 through 7/08/10 in the total amount of $918,561.99 . Authorized staff to release. Ratifed: 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 July 6, 2010. 5. Approved Final Tract Map No. 70424, a 12 -unit commercial and industrial condominium property located at 215 - 237 California Street. (Fiscal Impact: None) Authorized the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign and record said Map. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON 7. Accepted the work as complete for the annual contract for curb, gutter, handicap access ramps, sidewalk and other minor improvements at various locations citywide. Approved Capital Improvement Project. Project No. PW 09 -08. CDBG Project No. 601209 -09 (Fiscal Impact: $232,773.75) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 8. Approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $840. Accepted the work as complete for the pavement rehabilitation of Mariposa Avenue from Sepulveda Boulevard to Nash Street. Project No.: PW 09 -01, Federal Project No.: LAES 681 (Fiscal Impact: $210,341.65) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 9. Adopted Plans and Specifications for rehabilitation of Grand Avenue from Sepulveda Boulevard to Duley Road. Approved Capital Improvement Project. Project No.: PW10 -03 (Fiscal Impact: $350,000) Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. 10. PULLED FOR DISCSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON 11. Received and filed report regarding an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license that was approved for on -site sale and off -site consumption of alcohol at Village Wine and Cigar Shop located at 601 Virginia Street. Applicant: Abdo Diab Barakat (Fiscal Impact: N /A) 12. Adopted Plans and Specifications for Recreation Park Phase III Field Lighting Project. Project No.: PW10 -07 (Fiscal Impact: $239,000). Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 5 13. Approved amendment to Agreement No. 3500 with CBS Outdoor, Inc. to provide, install, maintain and repair bus benches and bus shelters with or without advertising at various bus stop locations throughout the City. (Fiscal Impact: $56,000 Projected Income) Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment with CBS Outdoor, Inc. for an additional five (5) years. 14. Accepted the work as complete for the Seismic Strengthening of the 3.1 MG Water Reservoir Project. Project No. PW 09 -13. (Fiscal Impact: $738,944) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 15. Approved the revised Class Specification for the classification of Management Analyst (Payroll) and approved the examination plan for Management Analyst (Payroll). Fiscal Impact: None. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED BY Council Member Brann to approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. Consideration and possible action regarding to approve a cost sharing Agreement with Beach Cities Transit for operation of Transit Line 109 for FY 2010 -11 through FY 2011 -12; in conjunction with the cities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. (Fiscal Impact: $ 66,289 for FY 2010 -11 Proposition C funds; $114,025 for FY 2011 -12) Authorized the City Manager to execute the two -year cost sharing agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Joyce Rooney, Beach Cities Transit, responded to Council questions. MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to approve a cost sharing Agreement No. 4081 with Beach Cities Transit for operation of Transit Line 109 for FY 2010 -11; in conjunction with the cities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. (Fiscal Impact: $ 66,289 for FY 2010 -11 Proposition C funds) Authorized the City Manager to execute the one -year cost sharing agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 10. Consideration and possible action to waived second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1444 approving Environmental Assessment EA 755 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 07 -02 to amend the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") off - street parking and loading regulations. (Fiscal Impact: N /A) Council Member Jacobson requested the Ordinance be amended so that the maximum garage size standard for single family homes would not apply to subterranean and semi - subterranean garages. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 6 Mayor Busch reintroduced Ordinance No. 1444 as amended and schedule second reading and adoption for August 3, 2010. F. NEW BUSINESS 16. Report on the status of funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for future Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) treatment. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a report and responded to Council questions. Council consensus to receive and file report. 17. Receive and file a report on the installation and maintenance and operation of photovoltaic electric generators on the roofs of City facilities. (Fiscal Impact: None) Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a report. Council consensus to receive and file report. G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Stated that in Closed Session the City Council unanimously voted to reject Claim No. 10 -15, Dequan Hale, and instructed that legal counsel defend against the claim. I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fuentes — spoke regarding the upcoming production of "Broadway in the Park" and noted that this was the 41St anniversary of Neil Armstrong landing on the Moon. Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding recent interview on "Spotlight on El Segundo." Also spoke on recent City /School Task Force meeting and Broadway in the Park. 18. Consideration and possible action to review and discuss the City's reserve fund policies to improve the utilization of reserves for municipal budgetary and operational purposes. (Fiscal Impact: None) Council consensus to receive and file report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 7 19. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to prepare documents necessary for final Council action at the August 3, 2010 Council Meeting to place a ballot measure on the November election seeking voter approval to increase the City's transient occupancy tax ( "TOT ") and /or utility user tax ( "UUT). (Fiscal Impact: unknown /depend on proposed amount of increase) MOTION by Mayor Busch, Seconded by Council Member Brann to direct staff to prepare documents necessary to place a ballot measure on the November 2010 election seeking voter approval to increase the City's TOT and UUT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: MAYOR BUSCH, MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER, COUNCIL MEMBERS BRANN AND FUENTES; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON. 4/1 Council Member Jacobson — Spoke regarding the upcoming Broadway in the Park production. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — NONE Mayor Busch — Reported on the City /School Affairs Committee meeting and upcoming improvements to the High School athletic fields and auditorium. 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. Scott Gobel, Southern California Edison, spoke regarding the "smart meters" being installed in the City. Michelle Lawson, 414 W. Oak, spoke regarding the RSI program. Marcella Lowe, Public Affairs Gas Company, spoke regarding the proposed UUT increases. Jim Lasky, 1524 E. Palm Avenue, spoke regarding the movement of the LAX South runway closer to El Segundo and impact on establishing RSI Zones. MEMORIALS — Tammy Tagami — Reeves. CLOSED SESSION — NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 8 ADJOURNMENT at 9:40 p.m. Cathy Do nn Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2010 PAGE NO. 9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 — 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Busch - Present Mayor Pro Tern Fisher - Present Council Member Brann - Present Council Member Fuentes - 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: Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items posted on the agenda. 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) -1- matter City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et. al. LASC Case No. BS094279 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2010 PAGE NO. 1 APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -1- matters Represented Group: Police Support Services Employees Association (PSSEA), City Employees Association (CEA), Firefighters Association (FFA), Police Managers Association (PMA), Police Officers Association (POA), Supervisory and Professional Employees (S &P) Negotiators: Jack Wayt and Bob Hyland CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -2- matters City Property: 2161 El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo (Fire Station No. 2) City Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Party: Wiseburn School District or Brian Sweeny Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (potential lease or sale) City Property: APN #4155- 614 -900 (Storm Water Detention Basin) City Negotiators: City Manager Negotiating Party: El Segundo Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (potential lease or sale) Council recessed at 6:50 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2010 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrews Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Don Brann PRESENTATIONS - NONE 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. Elizabeth Diaz, resident, spoke, in favor on transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire. Frank Silva, resident, spoke in favor of transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire. Wyndell Phillips, California Attorney representing the City Employees Association, spoke in favor of finding solutions for saving employee jobs. Steven Eno, resident, spoke regarding placement of tax measures on the ballot. Linda Cruz, resident, spoke, in favor of transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire. Fred Curcio, resident, spoke in favor of transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2010 PAGE NO. 3 Dennis Poore, resident, support examining alternatives that will keep City services intact, including transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire Department, to balancing the budget. Peter Lewis, resident, spoke in support of retaining public safety level and transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire. Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke against transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire Department. Also spoke regarding the El Segundo Soccer fields. Gregorio Daniel, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 911, stated that until Council decided whether or not to transition to Los Angeles County Fire, there would not b a clear picture of impacts to employee groups. Bill Schultz, resident, spoke in favor of transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire Department. Joe Hardy, resident and representing the Hacienda Hotel, thanked Council for their decision regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Transient Occupancy Tax. Also spoke regarding the recent Los Angeles Times article on public employee salaries and questioned why El Segundo did not respond to the salary information request in a timely manner. Also spoke in favor of salary reductions, Loretta Frye, resident, spoke against transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire Department. Mark Rener, resident, spoke regarding costs for transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire Department. Ann Mazuke, resident, spoke against transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire Department. Also spoke in favor of raising the Transient Occupancy Tax. Veronica Becerra, representing the 603 Sepulveda Boulevard business, spoke regarding Council's protest of an off -site alcohol permit and requested Council revisit their decision. Mike Robbins, resident, spoke regarding the excessive salary and benefits for public safety employees. Jason Van Biezen, spoke regarding the "South Bay Open Carry" organization. Requested Council oppose AB1934. Ron Swanson, resident and business owner, spoke regarding transitioning to Los Angels County Fire and said he wanted to see the results of concessions with labor unions, charging for Trash pick -up, UUT tax increase and other options. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2010 PAGE NO. 4 Rod Spackman, Chevron, spoke regarding item on Zoning changes to Plaza El Segundo. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECOND Mayor Pro Tern 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 proposed revisions made to the Police Services Fee Schedule. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Busch stated that this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing regarding proposed revisions made to the Police Services Fee Schedule. (Fiscal Impact: None) Clerk Domann stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office. Mitch Tavera, Police Chief, gave a report. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern PASSED BYOUNAN MOUS VOICCE VOTE. 5/0 Fuentes to close the public hearing. MOTION MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution No. 4674 adopting a new fee schedule for the El Segundo Police Department to recover costs incurred from providing various public services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 ITEM NO. 10 BROUGHT FORWARD ON THE AGENDA 10. Consideration and possible action regarding the presentation of fiscal year 2009- 2010 third quarter Financial Review and presentation of the fiscal year 2010- 2011 Preliminary Budget. (Fiscal Impact: None) Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, gave a presentation. Council consensus to receive and file FY 2009 -2010 Third Quarter Financial staff report Presentation of the fiscal year 2010 -2011 Preliminary Budget scheduled for September 7, 2010. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2010 PAGE NO. 5 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Continuation of Council's consideration to transition the Protection D strict of gundo Fire Department's ( "ESFD ") services to the Consolidated Fire Los Angeles County (aka the Los Angeles County Fire Department), including es possible action to direct staff to proceed wthe Enegotiations egundo F �e the Departme 9 tlo the County Fire Department for annexation of Fire District pursuant to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors authorization of the attached Feasibility Study. Additionally, the Council will consider possible action to direct staff to undertake further analysis of potential impacts including, without limitation, an analysis pursuant to Elections Code § 9212 regarding an initiative petition currently being circulated that would require, if adopted, that ESFD's services be performed by the County. Jack Wayt, City Manager, Introduced Debbie Aguirre, Chief, Planning Division, and Daryl L. Osby, Chief Deputy, from Los Angeles County Fire. Chief Osby and Aguirre gave a presentation and responded to Council questions. Council recessed at 9:58 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:03 p.m. with all members present. MOTION by Council Member Brann to direct staff to proceed with negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for annexation of the El Segundo Fire Department to the Fire District pursuant to the authorization of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Mayor Busch proposed amending the motion I ISe to undo Fiee Department was not the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 budget as if the 9 transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire and proceed with negotiations in November with the Los Angeles County Fire for potential annexation of the El Segundo Fire Department to the Fire District pursuant to the authorization of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. MOTION by Council Member Brann to amend his original motion to proceed with negotiations with Los Angeles County Fire in November 2010 and proceed with planning the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 budget not expecting any financial benefit from the outcome of the negotiations, SECONDED by Mayor Busch. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: SAND FUOENTESC NOES:O000NOCIL MEMBER FISHER, COUNCIL MEMBERS RANN JACOBSON. 4/1 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS E. CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ING PAGE NO. 6 All items listed are to be adopted by one motion i ons made, the item(s) wildl be considered unanimously. If a call for discussion of an it individually under the next heading of business. 3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2578445 to 257864m n Rego ter No. 21 in the 0 total amount of $1,003,769.44 and Wire Transfers oin the total amount of $2,470,874.79. Authorized staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; disbursements and/or adjustments; was agreement; emergency transfers. 4. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2010. 5. Approved a five -year bulk rate Agreement No. 4084 between the City and Time Warner for cable television services to the residents of Park Vista. (Fiscal Impact: None) Authorized the City Manager to execute a five -year bulk rate agreement between the City and Time Warner. 6. Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept completion of work for 26 homes related to the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Group 38 and close out Project No. RSI 09 -19. (Final Contract Amount: $746,207.09) 7. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1446 approving Environmental Assessment EA No. 863 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 10 -03 to amend the C -4 (Commercial Center) Zone to allow: 1) medical and dental offices, not to exceed 5,000 square feet as permitted uses, and 2) automobile sales and service centers, not to exceed 70,000 square feet as a conditionally permitted use; and adopting Development Agreement No. 10 -01 (Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement No.03 -01 with Rosecrans- Sepulveda Partners, 2, LLC and PES Partners, LLC for the Plaza El Segundo development project located at 710 -860 South Sepulveda Boulevard, 700 -740 Allied Way, and 2003 -2015 East Park Place to allow the following uses: 1) a certified Farmer's Market to operate one day per week from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 2) Medical and Dental Offices, not to exceed a total of 5,000 square feet of floor area; 3) an Automobile Sales and Service Center, not to exceed 70,000 sq. ft.; and to allow the entire Plaza El Segundo Development (Phase 1) to be considered as a single parcel for the purpose of meeting the El Segundo Municipal Code minimum parking requirements and to eliminate the requirement for individual parcels to have parking covenants recorded to transfer parking between parcels within the Phase 1 Development. Applicant: PES Partners, LLC. (Fiscal Impact: None). 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING INN 7, PAGE NO. 7 Y MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA g. Consideration and possible action regarding for Development for the ge Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban proposes of updating the General Plan and commitment Regulations. o C ty matchFng funds Impact: Grant award of $640,000 with $160,000 comm g. Consideration and possible action regarding a request for Transportation for (1) Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER II) grant infrastructure improvements to El Segundo Blvd. between Whiting St. and Aviation Blvd. and extension of Park Place between es as match) Street and Sepulveda Blvd. (Fiscal Impact: $550,000 in grant MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to adopt Resolution No. 4677 approving the request for Community Challenge Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the proposes of updating the General Plan and Zoning Regulations and authorize the submittal of the grant application and commitment of $160,000 in matching funds and in -kind staff time; and adopt Resolution No. 4676 approving the request for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER II) grant funds for (1) infrastructure improvements to El Segundo Blvd. between Whiting St. and Aviation Blvd. and Resolution No. 4675 for extension of Park Place between Nash Street and Sepulveda Blvd. and authorize the submittal of a TIGER II grant application for infrastructure improvements to El Segundo Blvd. between 5 Ohiting and Aviation Blvd. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE F. NEW BUSINESS — ITEM NO. 10 WAS MOVED FORWARD ON THE AGENDA 11. Consideration and possible action regarding the sale of City property located at 2161 E. El Segundo Boulevard (former Fire Station Number 2) and a determination that the sale eAct based on Environmental California Environmental Quality Assessment No. 860. (Fiscal Impact: revenue of not less than $1,575,000) Bill Crowe, Assistant City Manager gave a report. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to authorize the City Manager to enter into Purchase Agreement No. 4085 for the property. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AND JACOBSON; O MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER, COU NCIL M NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN. 4/1 G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AU MEETING PAGE NO. 8 H. J K. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fuentes — Stated that this was the last weekend for drama presentation at Recreation Park. Council Member Brann — Stated he would be going to the Big Creek Power Plant for a study trip. Council Member Jacobson — NONE Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — NONE Mayor Busch — NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related �hoc�ta a receive vOalue of $50 oemoretor person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals 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 misdemlCouncil ito take ac0tion While all comments are welcome, the Brow n Act does not allow on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Mike Robbins, resident, spoke regarding union contracts. Peggy Tyrell, resident, asked how current salaries would be affected if the Fire Department transitioned to Los Angeles County. Mark Rener, resident, spoke regarding Firefighter shift schedules and pay rates. Lilly Craig, resident, thanked Council for all the time that they have put into budget and fire issues. Connie Copperas, resident, spoke regarding the uniqueness of the City of El Segundo and urged Council not to transition to County Fire. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke on the negotiation process with Los Angeles County. Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding City special events and against transitioning to Los Angeles County Fire. MEMORIALS — NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AUGUST MEETING 2010 PAGE NO. 9 The City Council moved into closed session at 11 on the agenda. 17 p.m. pursuant to the items posted The City Council moved to open session at 12:14 a.m. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN ADJOURNMENT at 12:15 a.m. IN CLOSED SESSION — NONE Cathy Do nn, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL CIL MEETING LNG PAGE NO. 10