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2010 SEP 21 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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 EI 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 SEPTEMBER 21, 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): -2- matters 1. 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, Bob Hyland and Richard Kreisler 2. Unrepresented Group: Management Confidential Group Negotiator: Jack Wayt CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Council recessed at 6:50 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch art 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, El Segundo Foursquare Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Bill Fisher PRESENTATIONS a. Mayor Busch presented a Proclamation inviting the community to the Richmond Street Fair September 25, 2010. b. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher presented a Proclamation inviting the community to observe Fire Prevention Week October 3 through October 9, 2010. ROLL CALL Mayor Busch - Present Mayor Pro Tern Fisher - Present Council Member Brann - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present Council Member Fuentes - 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. Chris Ley, spoke regarding his employment with the City and the proposed cut of his current position and others in the City. Jane Friedkin, Resident; spoke regarding taxing and spending. Liz Garnholz, Resident; spoke regarding the City's obligation to CaIPERS in 2010; employee retirement funds; medical costs; employee disability; employee unions; and Council approval on projects. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 3 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 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) Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing and receive testimony regarding: 1) an Environmental Assessment for a Categorical Exemption; 2) a Zone Text Amendment amending the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") to establish regulations for assembly hall uses and to amend the permitted and conditionally permitted uses in various zones, and 3) a Specific Plan Text Amendment to amend the permitted and conditionally permitted uses within the Downtown Specific Plan. Applicant: City Initiated (Fiscal Impact: N /A) Mayor Busch stated that this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding: 1) an Environmental Assessment for a Categorical Exemption; 2) a Zone Text Amendment amending the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") to establish regulations for assembly hall uses and to amend the permitted and conditionally permitted uses in various zones, and 3) a Specific Plan Text Amendment to amend the permitted and conditionally permitted uses within the Downtown Specific Plan. Applicant: City Initiated (Fiscal Impact: N /A) 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. Greg Carpenter, Planning and Building Safety Director, 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 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1447 AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 13A TO TITLE 15 REGULATING ASSEMBLY HALLS, AMENDING THE PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN VARIOUS ZONES,AND AMENDING THE PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher introduced the Ordinance. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 4 Second reading and adoption scheduled for October 5, 2010. 2. Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing and receive testimony regarding: 1) approval of an Environmental Assessment for a proposed Statutory Exemption; and 2) adoption of Public Facilities Impact Fees for Police, Fire, Library, and Parks Facilities. Applicant: City Initiated (Fiscal Impact: Increased Fee Revenue from Police, Fire and Library Public Facilities Impact Fees and Establishment of New Parks Impact Fees) Mayor Busch stated that this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding: 1) approval of an Environmental Assessment for a proposed Statutory Exemption; and 2) adoption of Public Facilities Impact Fees for Police, Fire, Library, and Parks Facilities. Applicant: City Initiated (Fiscal Impact: Increased Fee Revenue from Police, Fire and Library Public Facilities Impact Fees and Establishment of New Parks Impact Fees) City Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that one written communication has been received in the City Clerk's Office. Greg Carpenter, Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a report. Toni Reina; Continental Development, stated that she is here to answer any questions. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to request a five year gradual increase in the fees at 1/5 of the staff proposed increase per year, and a possible indexing to keep the fees in conformance with other cities in the area. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; BUSCH, FISHER, BRANN, FUENTES NOES: JACOBSON 4/1 Motion amendment by Mayor Busch, to include that completed applications received by December 31, 2010 would not be subject to the proposed fee increases. Council Member Brann agreed. To return with amendments to the fee schedule on October 5, 2010. 3. Consideration and possible action (Continued Public Hearing) regarding the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Budget (including all City Revenues and Expenditures), Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended. (Copies of the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's office, and on the City's website.) (Fiscal Impact $106,476,600 in total appropriations; $95,666,700 in total estimated revenues and prior year designations of $10,809,900.) (Fiscal Impact: $106,476,600) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 5 Mayor Busch stated that this was the time and place to conduct a continued public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Budget (including all City Revenues and Expenditures), Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended. (Copies of the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's office, and on the City's website.) (Fiscal Impact $106,476,600 in total appropriations; $95,666,700 in total estimated revenues and prior year designations of $10,809,900.) (Fiscal Impact: $106,476,600) 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. Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, gave a report. Mike Robbins Resident; spoke regarding the budget and the deficit, and employee salaries. Marc Rener, Resident; spoke regarding the budget and the deficit, and the parking structure. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4681 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2010 -2011 FINAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND ADOPTING THE 2010 -2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to adopt Resolution No. 4681 adopting the 2010 -2011 Final Operating Budget for the City of El Segundo and adopting the 2010 -2011 Capital Improvement Budget. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, JACOBSON, FUENTES; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Busch to approve the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, as presented. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 6 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Adoption of Ordinance No. 1442 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 20903 (Two Years Additional Service Credit) for one classification in the City's Local Safety Members; 2) Adoption of a Resolution providing a designated Retirement Period for Section 20903, Two Years Additional Service Credit to include amended Exhibit A; and 3) Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 20903; (Fiscal Impact: 1) Estimated increase in the City's PERS safety employer rate of .084% and an annual cost increase in FY 2012 -2013 of $14,000; 2) Salary savings based on the employee retiring during the designated retirement period of $282,726). Bob Hyland, Human Resources Director, gave a report. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher to adopt Ordinance No. 1442, 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; to adopt Resolution No. 4682 providing a designated retirement period for Section 20903, two years additional service credit; to certify compliance with Government Code Section 20903. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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. 5. Approved Warrant Numbers 2578901 to 2579098 on Register No. 23 in the total amount of $1,074,934.08 and Wire Transfers from 08/27/10 through 09/09/10 in the total amount of $2,736.417.13. 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. 6. Approved regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2010. 7. Approved ongoing service agreements and blanket purchase orders for FY 2010- 2011 in excess of $25,000 and waived the formal bidding process and authorized the continued purchase of various agreements and services as described below. (Fiscal Impact: $1,154,200 General Fund, $31,000 Proposition A, $13,000 Asset Forfieture, $114,000 Water Enterprise Fund and $13,000 Wastewater Fund) Authorized staff to continue to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel for City vehicles and equipment through the use of spot market purchasing in an amount not to MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 7 exceed $321,000 (General Fund); Authorized the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Metron Farnier & Actaris in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in total for the purchase of single jet water meters for the City's water system (Water Enterprise Fund); Authorized the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Blue Diamond Materials, a division of Sully Miller Contracting Company in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the purchase of asphalt paving materials for Street Maintenance Division projects (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Baker & Taylor Information Services for supplying books and other library materials, and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $61,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend contract #2235 to Innovative Interfaces, Inc., for library computer network system maintenance and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $30,000 (General Fund); (Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with J. Lee Engineering who provides plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division not to exceed $150,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with JAS to provides plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division not to exceed $25,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with John L. Hunter. On January 16, 2001 City Council approved Ordinance 1329 implementing the City's Standard Urban Water Mitigation Plan (SUSWMP) of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Los Angeles region. John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. assists the Planning and Building Safety Department staff in implementing the ordinance by providing consulting services for SUSWMP plan check review, field inspection and staff training not to exceed $25,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Gary Bufkin who provides computer programming services to maintain and make improvements to the multi - departmental permitting system (Muni - permits). The system currently serves Building and Safety, Planning, Public Works, Fire Prevention, Police, Code Enforcement and Recreation and Park not to exceed $25,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Scanning Services Corporation. Scanning Services Corporation scans and inputs data into the City's document imaging system not to exceed $35,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Willdan Engineering Services who provides professional planning consulting and engineering services to the City not to exceed $30,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with U.S. HealthWorks who provides an extremely cost effective method of delivery of pre - employment and occupational medical services not to exceed $45,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Westchester Medical Group /Center for Heart and Health to provide annual safety employees fitness for duty and executive physical examinations not to exceed $70,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to execute a one -year contract with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles for animal sheltering services, not to exceed $28,200 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to execute a one -year contract with Duncan Solutions (formerly Enforcement Technology MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 8 Inc.) for processing of parking citations /collections, not to exceed $77,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to execute a one -year contract with AT &T Connection Services for communications related to mobile data computers and radio sites, not to exceed $39,400 (General Fund); Authorized the El Segundo Fire Department to waive the bidding process per El Segundo Municipal Code §1 -7 -10 to purchase medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and piggyback on the City of Berkeley's Bound Tree Medical, Inc. ( "Bound Tree ") Bid #09- 10348 -C, and authorized issuance of a blanket purchase order to Bound Tree for FY 2010 -2011 for medical and pharmaceutical supplies not to exceed $26,000 (General Fund); Authorized the issuance of a blanket purchase order for FY 10 -11 to UCLA Center for Pre - Hospital Care for continuing education, defibrillation training and AED program oversight not to exceed $32,600 General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to execute a one -year contract amendment and /or purchase order with Shannon David, Inc. for professional services with the City's business recruitment and marketing, program, as approved to form by the City Attorney, not to exceed $40,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manager to execute a one -year contract amendment and /or purchase order with Tyler Technologies who provide financial software to manage the City's General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Human Resources. This item is for annual licensing, maintenance, and support of these systems not to exceed $35,000 (General Fund); Authorized the City Manger to execute a one -year contract with All Cities Management Company to provide crossing guard services for the El Segundo School District not to exceed $80,000 (General Fund). 8. Authorized the City clerk to file the recording of the Notice of Completion and authorized the City Manager to accept completion of work for 24 homes related to the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Group 39 (Project No. RSI 10 -01). (Final Contract Amount: $716,741.00) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to close out Project No. RSI 10 -01. 9. Authorized the City clerk to file the recording of the Notice of Completion and authorized the City Manager to accept completion of work for 20 homes related to the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Group 40 (Project No. RSI 10 -02). (Final Contract Amount: $539,165.14) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to close out Project No. RSI 10 -01. 10. Adopted Joint Tax Sharing Resolution No. 4683 for the proposed Annexation No. 05 -55 into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5. (Fiscal Impact: None) Authorized the Mayor to execute the Joint Tax Resolution with Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5. 11. Authorized the Mayor to execute Lease No. 4090, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to lease 953 acre -ft of ground water pumping rights to the City of Manhattan Beach. (Fiscal Impact: $100,065 revenue to the Water Enterprise Fund) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 9 12. Awarded standard Public Works Contract No. 4091 to the lowest responsible bidder, Silvia Construction, Inc., for the rehabilitation of Grand Avenue from Sepulveda Boulevard to Duley Road. Project No.: PW 10 -03. (Fiscal Impact: $365,000.00) Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form as approved by the City Attorney with Silvia Construction, Inc., in the amount of $345,873.70. 13. Extended the City's agreement with MWW Group through September 30, 2011, for consultant and advocacy services related to the City's interests and efforts concerning Los Angeles International Airport. (Fiscal Impact: $78,300) Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. 14. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to approve Consent Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 14. Approve the following salary and benefit concessions by the City's unrepresented group of Management/Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. Fiscal Impact: Savings of $541,487 for Executive Management, Mid - Management/Confidential Employees. Savings of $48,945 for Public Safety Management Employees: Eight (8) hours, or more if determined necessary, of unpaid furlough hours per month; Suspension of the City's five percent (5 %) matching contribution to the employee's 401(a) deferred compensation account; Suspension of the employee's ability to cash in up to one year of accumulated vacation leave; Suspension of the cap on the maximum allowable amount of accumulated vacation leave; Sell back a portion of Battalion Chief Holiday Pay. MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve the following salary and benefit concessions by the City's unrepresented group of Management/Confidential Employees for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. Fiscal Impact: Savings of $541,487 for Executive Management, Mid- Management/Confidential Employees. Savings of $48,945 for Public Safety Management Employees: Eight (8) hours, or more if determined necessary, of unpaid furlough hours per month; Suspension of the City's five percent (5 %) matching contribution to the employee's 401(a) deferred compensation account; Suspension of the employee's ability to cash in up to one year of accumulated vacation leave; Suspension of the cap on the maximum allowable amount of accumulated vacation leave; Sell back a portion of Battalion Chief Holiday Pay. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 10 15. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to participate in the South Bay Regional Bicycle Master Plan in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and South Bay Bicycle Coalition, and appoint one Council Member and an alternate to participate in a Blue Ribbon Bicycle Advisory Board. (Fiscal Impact: None) Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a report. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to adopt Resolution No. 4684 to authorize City staff to participate in the South Bay Regional Bicycle Master Plan in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and South Bay Bicycle Coalition; appoint Mayor Busch and Council Member Brann as an Alternate to participate in a Blue Ribbon Bicycle Advisory Board. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 16. Consideration and possible action to convene a subcommittee consisting of two Council Members and all members of the Environmental Committee to evaluate and recommend various refuse collection options to be included in a Request for Proposals for the next trash collection contract scheduled to commence in August, 2011. (Fiscal Impact: None) Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a report. MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to appoint Council Member Jacobson and Mayor Busch and all members of the Environmental Committee to participate in a subcommittee to evaluate and recommend various trash collection options for the City's next trash collection contract. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 17. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Providing another designated Retirement Period for Section 20903, Two Years Additional Services Credit and amending list of eligible classes; 2) Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 20903; and 3) Approval of a $1,000 payment to eligible employees entering into a Date - Certain Retirement Separation Agreement with the City. (Fiscal Impact: 1) Estimated Increase in the City's PERS miscellaneous employer rate of 0.18% and an annual cost increase in FY 2012 -2013 of $26,078; 2) Salary savings based on the number of employees retiring during the designated retirement period would be $477,334). Bob Hyland, Human Resources Director, gave a report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 11 MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to approve another designated Retirement Period and expand the list of eligible classes; Certify Compliance with Government Code Section 20903; Approve a $1,000 payment to eligible employees entering into a Date - Certain Retirement Separation Agreement with the City; Authorize the City Manager to execute the Retirement Separation Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 REPORTS — CITY MANAGER REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS — CITY CLERK REPORTS — CITY TREASURER REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fuentes — None Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding the recent Library presentation, layoffs, and salaries. Council Member Jacobson — Spoke regarding the switch to the Regional Communications Center on September 28, 2010 and funding for the Halloween Frolic. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — Spoke regarding the POW /MIA closing ceremonies at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo. Mayor Busch — Spoke regarding the sponsorship for the Halloween Frolic and the Aerospace Outlook luncheon. 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. Peggy Tyrell, Resident; spoke regarding the expiration of the union contacts, lay offs, and trash fees in Del Aire. Jane Friedkin, Resident; spoke regarding council votes, salaries, and newspaper articles. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 PAGE NO. 12 Marc Rener, Resident; spoke regarding the Proposition 218 protest hearing regarding trash fees and the process. Liz Garnholz, Resident; thanked the Hacienda Hotel for their support. Also spoke regarding the 218 protest hearing on trash fees. Mike Robbins, Resident; spoke regarding public employee pensions; the trash contract RFP, item F -16; recycling; Proposition 8 protest MEMORIALS — Marie England an El Segundo resident since 1967 passed away September 13, 2010. ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 p.m. ayV�� �✓ Cindy Mo esen, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY CO MEETING EMBER E 2 G PAGE NO. 13