2010 MAR 16 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION —ADJOURNED TO 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor SeHeeHan, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Eric Busch
PRESENTATIONS
a. Megan Berry presented a proclamation from the Muscular Dystrophy Association
to the El Segundo Firefighters for their participation in the 2009 "Fill the Boot"
Campaign.
b. Council Member Jacobson presented a Proclamation announcing March 30,
2010 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."
C. Mayor McDowell presented a Proclamation to Stephanie Katsouleas, Public
Works Director, announcing March 27, 2010 as "Earth Hour" day in El Segundo.
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.
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Lynette Campee, Tree Musketeers, spoke regarding a proposed project to plant native
plants below Clutters Bluff.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the "Earth Hour" Proclamation, and Consent
Agenda Item 4, a thirty day provisional appointment of a Recreation and Parks
Superintendent.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, 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)
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.
Approved Warrant Numbers 2576218 to 2576428 on Register No. 11 in the total
amount of $1,150,313.97 and Wire Transfers from 2/18/10 through 3/4/10 in the
total amount of $244,119.73. 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.
2. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2010 and March
2, 2010.
3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MCDOWELL
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUSCH
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6. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement No. 4057
(in a form as approved by the City Attorney) with the City of Los Angeles for
Monitoring Services to test for bacteria at shoreline storm drain outlets. Testing
is required to comply with California's Regional Water Quality Control Board
storm water regulations. (Fiscal Impact: $1,993)
7. Approved an amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Agreement
No. 3984 with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. The amendment would add 30
ADA concrete curb ramps to the original scope of work for the 2008 -2009 annual
contract for curb, gutter, handicap ramps, sidewalk and other minor
improvements at various locations citywide. Approved Capital Improvement
Program. Project No.: PW 09 -08, CDBG Project No. 601209 -09 (Fiscal Impact:
$50,000)
8. Received and filed correspondence received from G &G Specialty Contractors,
Inc. Approved G &G Specialty Contractor Inc.'s request to remove Design for
Health as a subcontractor for Group 40 (Project No. RSI 10 -02) of the City's
Residential Sound Insulation Program. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED Council Member Fisher by to approve
Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
3, Consideration and possible action to accept a donation from Tree Musketeers of
material and services to install over 6,000 one gallon drought tolerant native
plants on the hillside south of Imperial Highway from Clutters Park west and
authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4058 in a form approved
by the City Attorney with Tree Musketeers.. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to accept
a donation from Tree Musketeers of material and services to install over 6,000 one
gallon drought tolerant native plants on the hillside south of Imperial Highway from
Clutters Park west and authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4058 in
a form approved by the City Attorney with Tree Musketeers. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a thirty (30) day provisional
appointment extension for the position of Interim Recreation Superintendent.
(Fiscal Impact: Savings of $106,574 in Fiscal Year 2009 -2010)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
approve the thirty day provisional appointment extension for the position of Interim
Recreation Superintendent. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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5. Consideration and possible action to accept Tree Partnership reimbursement
funds for $27,692 from South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
(Fiscal Impact: Reimbursement of $27,692.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
accept Tree Partnership reimbursement funds for $27,692 from South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
9. Consideration and possible action declaring the City owned property located at
2161 E. El Segundo Blvd. as surplus property. (Fiscal Impact: Undetermined)
Bill Crowe, Assistant City Manager, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Busch to
approve Resolution No. 4646 declaring City owned property located at 2161 E. El
Segundo Blvd. as surplus property and authorize the City Manager to take all steps
needed to offer the surplus property for sale in accordance with applicable law including
Government Code § 54222. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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 Community Garden opening this month
at Recreation Park. Also spoke regarding his consecutive walk days and noted he was
on day 990 of 1,000.
Council Member Fisher — Spoke regarding Community Volunteers.
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke regarding the El Segundo Education Foundation
Car Show on June 5th
Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Thanked AYSO for their donation to purchase new goals at
Campus El Segundo. Also spoke regarding Tree Musketeers Arbor Day. Announced
the April 1 st Roast of Mayor McDowell, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Also
noted that the community was in need of volunteers in the City CERT program.
Mayor McDowell — Announced Saturday, March 20th Star Party 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.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 4 and public communication
on "apolitical" items.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:46 p.m.
Cathy Dom n, Deputy City Clerk
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