2011 JUN 21 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Deputy City Clerk Domann adjourned the meeting due to lack of
quorum to 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Busch - Absent
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher - Absent
Council Member Brann - Absent
Council Member Fuentes - Absent
Council Member Jacobson - Absent
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) -2- matters
City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et. al. LASC Case No. BS094279
NSA Construction vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC438182
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0-
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 0- matter
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) -0- matter
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CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -5-
matters
Represented Group: Police Support Services Employees Association (PSSEA)
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Richard Kreisler
Represented Group: City Employees Association (CEA)
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Richard Kreisler
Represented Group: Firefighters Association (FFA)
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Richard Kreisler
Represented Group: Police Officers Association (POA)
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Richard Kreisler
Represented Group: Police Managers Association (PMA)
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Richard Kreisler
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Council recessed at 6:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 - 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 Suzanne Fuentes
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mayor Busch presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of July 2011
"Relay for Life ".
(b) Sindee Pickens, Children's Services Manager, gave a presentation on the
Library's Summer Reading Program..
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.
Alex Uyleman, United States Postal Service, gave a presentation and spoke regarding
Contract Postal Units in private businesses.
Carol Olita, Asian American Drug Abuse Program, spoke about tobacco sales to minors
and the permit ordinance El Segundo adopted.
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Marc Rener, Resident; spoke regarding the warrants and payments to the State,
Federal Government, and Cal PERS. He also spoke regarding Mattel signage, waiving
of fees, and grants from the County.
George Barks, former Hermosa Beach Council Member, spoke about shared services
with the other beach cities.
Pastor Lee Carlile, United Methodist Church, gave a brief invocation.
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 Brann, 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 2582670 to 2582833 on Register No. 17 in the total
amount of $446,344.38 and Wire Transfers from 05/26/11 through 06/09/11 in
the total amount of $1,124,764.92. 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.
2. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2011, Special
Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2011, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2011.
3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON
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6. Approved a request from Mattel, Inc. to allow two temporary five hundred four
(504) square -foot "Special Event Signs" on the south side of the parking structure
located at 333 Continental Boulevard. Applicant: Mattel, Inc. for approximately
three months beginning August 27, 2011 and ending October 22, 2011. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
7. Adopted Plans and Specifications for rehabilitation of Lairport Street from
Mariposa Avenue to Maple Avenue. Approved Capital Improvement Project.
Project No.: PW 10 -04 (Fiscal Impact: $175,000) Authorized staff to advertise the
project for receipt of construction bids.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
adopt Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
3. Receive & file report on Proposition A grant opportunity from Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) in the amount of $150,000 to
be used for park projects including development and rehabilitation. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to
receive & file report on Proposition A grant opportunity from Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) in the amount of $150,000 to be used
for park projects including development and rehabilitation. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
4. Consideration and possible action regarding second reading by title only and
adoption of Ordinance No. 1461 amending the El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-
6 -4 Regarding Employment Exclusions from Civil Service. (Fiscal Impact:
Included in Adopted Budget)
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt
Ordinance No. 1461 amending the El Segundo Municipal Code § 1 -6 -4 regarding
Employment Exclusions from Civil Service. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR BUSCH, MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER, COUNCIL
MEMBERS JACOBSON AND FUENTES; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN. 4/1
5. Consideration and possible action to approve a request from El Segundo AYSO
Region 92 to waive reservation fees to host a soccer camp during the week of
Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29, 2011 at Campus El Segundo as
recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission. (Fiscal Impact: Loss of
$1,500.00 from Reservation Revenue)
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MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Busch to approve a
request from El Segundo AYSO Region 92 to waive reservation fees to host a soccer
camp during the week of Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29, 2011 at Campus El
Segundo as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Reminder that the July 5, 2011 meeting was canceled and
the next regular meeting would be July 19, 2011.
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Reported on the finances of the City.
REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fuentes — Wished a Happy 4th of July to all.
Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding the concert in Library Park last Sunday.
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke regarding the Education Foundation Car Show.
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — Wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Mayor Busch — Spoke regarding the Beach clean -up.
8. Consideration and possible action to approve in concept the operation of a beer
and wine festival to be held at El Segundo Recreation Park with proceeds to
benefit El Segundo schools and continued operation of El Segundo community
gardens. If approved, details of the event including the exact location, hours of
operation, containment, management and overall operation specifics would be
presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission before returning to City
Council for further consideration and final approval. (Fiscal Impact: TBD)
John McCullough, Nickel Productions, gave a presentation.
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to approve the
concept of the operation of a beer and wine festival to be held at the Lakes at El
Segundo pending approval from the Recreation and Parks Department and the
Recreation and Park Commission, with proceeds to benefit El Segundo schools and
continued operation of El Segundo community gardens. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR BUSCH, MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER,
COUNCIL MEMBERS BRANN AND FUENTES; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
JACOBSON. 4/1
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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.
Ron Swanson, Resident; wished a happy 4t" of July to all. Stated he supports the wine
and beer festival.
Mike Rotolo, President of the Chamber of Commerce, supports the beer and wine
festival. Suggested the City Hall Plaza as a possible venue.
Marc Rener, Resident; spoke regarding the beer and wine festival and perception.
George Barks spoke regarding a signature event being very good for the City and he
felt that the beer and wine festival would be a worthwhile event for El Segundo.
Scot Nichol, Resident; supports the beer and wine festival and felt that the event would
be a good fit for El Segundo.
MEMORIALS — None
CELEBRATIONS — In celebration of the birth Dallas Brooklyn Carpenter, born April 18,
2011, weighing in at 8 Ibs 4 oz and 19 inches long. Baby Dallas is welcomed by a big
sister, Bo, and the proud parents, Brian and Karrie Carpenter. The proud grandparents
are Tom and Bonnie Curtis, June Carpenter and the late Dave Carpenter all of El
Segundo.
CLOSED SESSION - Recessed to Close Session at 8:42 p.m.
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.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT at 11:10 p.m.
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Ci y s , City Clerk
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