2011 NOV 01 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 — 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 — arrived at 5:02 p.m.
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:
CLOSED SESSION:
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; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(a) -1- matters
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): -1- matter.
Wyle Claim
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 2- matter
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Employee Evaluation
Position: City Manager
Employee Evaluation
Position: City Attorney
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -2-
matters
Represented Group: City Employees Association (CEA)
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Richard Kreisler
Unrepresented Employee: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Negotiator: Mark Hensley, City Attorney
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, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member, Carl Jacobson
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member Fuentes presented a Proclamation to Ralph Lanphere, City
Treasurer and Army Veteran, in observance of Veterans Day on November 11,
2011 in honor of our patriotic men and women in uniform.
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.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Consent Agenda Items 9 and 12 -16, related to
employee salary and benefit changes. She requested information on what the various
employee groups pay towards the employee share of PERS.
Marc Rener, resident, spoke regarding the proposed compensation for the various labor
groups.
Sam Pena, Consolidated Disposal Services, spoke regarding the new trash hauling
contract and the new recycling containers being offered to customers.
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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 Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Adoption of a Resolution
providing another designated Retirement Period for Section 20903, Two Years
Additional Service Credit, for local miscellaneous and local safety employees
(with exclusions). (Fiscal Impact: presented at October 18, 2011 meeting).
Doug Willmore, City Manager, gave a report.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor Busch, to adopt Resolution
No. 4748 providing another designated Retirement Period for Section 20903, Two
Years Additional Service Credit, for local miscellaneous and local safety employees
(with exclusions). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES:
MAYOR BUSCH, MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER, COUNCIL MEMBERS FUENTES AND
JACOBSON; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN. 4/1
2. Receive and file the Beach Cities Transit (BCT) Operational Analysis report
administered and provided by the lead agency of BCT, the City of Redondo
Beach. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Joyce Rooney, Transit Manager, City of Redondo Beach, gave a report.
Council consensus to receive and file the Beach Cities Transit (BCT) Operational
Analysis report administered and provided by the lead agency of BCT, the City of
Redondo Beach.
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.
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3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2584630 to 2584816 on Register No. 2 in the total
amount of $403,249.06 and Wire Transfers from 10/06/11 through 10/20/11 in
the total amount of $2,524,452.56. 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 October 18, 2011.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 4749 authorizing the Board of Directors of the El
Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation to contract with Amtech Elevator
Service Company for the modernization of the front elevator at the Park Vista
Housing Facility and approve the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing
Corporation's expenditure of $48,976 for the project. Authorized the El Segundo
Senior Citizen Housing Corporation to execute the Contract No.4198 with
Amtech without the need for competitive bidding.
6. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1465 approving an
Environmental Assessment (EA No. 861) and a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA No.
10 -01) to add a new Chapter 15 -24A regulating dedication and improvement of
public rights -of -way. Applicant: City Initiated (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
7. Accepted the work as complete for the project for the refurbishment of the
Recreation Park racquetball courts (339 Sheldon Street). Project No.: PW 11 -08
(Fiscal Impact: $28,700) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
in the County Recorder's Office.
8. Adopted Plans and Specifications for the Maryland Street Improvement Project
from Mariposa Avenue to Palm Avenue, Project No. PW 11 -02. (Fiscal Impact:
$200,000.00) Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction
bids.
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
11. Approved standard Professional Services Agreement No. 4199 with Martin &
Chapman Co. for election support and services for the General Municipal
Election, April 10, 2012. (Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $36,000) Authorized the
City Manager to execute the agreement with Martin & Chapman Co. to provide
election support and services.
12. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH
13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH
14. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH
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15. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH
16. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR BUSCH
17. Adopted Resolution No. 4750 authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to
apply for, receive, and appropriate grant funds under the California
Environmental Reporting System (CERS) grant program. (Fiscal Impact: Not to
exceed $40,200)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to
approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 17. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 1466 amending
Chapter 9 -3 of the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) in its entirety regarding
Street Trees. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to adopt Ordinance
1466 amending ESMC Chapter 9 -3 Street Trees. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10. Consideration and possible action to add the election of three members of the
City Council, one City Clerk, and one City Treasurer to a previously called April
10, 2012 municipal election. (Fiscal Impact: $69,800)
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Busch to adopt Resolution
No. 4751 placing three City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer seats on the
previously called April 10, 2012 General Municipal Election and Resolution No. 4752
establishing Requirements for Candidate Statements. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
12. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Adoption of Resolutions for
CalPERS Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) for Police Support
Services Employees'. (Fiscal Impact: Estimated Savings for Fiscal Year 2011 -12
of $25,364.)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution
Resolution No. 4753 for CalPERS Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) for
Police Support Services Employees'. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: MAYOR BUSCH, MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER, COUNCIL MEMBERS
FUENTES AND JACOBSON; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN. 4/1
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13. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a Memorandum of
r Understanding (Labor Agreement) between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Police Support Services Employees Association. (Fiscal Impact:
Estimated Savings FY 2011/2012 of $57,138)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECODED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution
No. 4754 approving Memorandum of Understanding No. 4200. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR BUSCH, MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER,
COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON; NOES: COUNCILS MEMBER BRANN AND
FUENTES. 3/2
14. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution establishing a new
unrepresented group of employees „ Executives for the Nationwide Retirement
Solutions Governmental Deferred Compensation Matching Plan and Trust Plan.
Fiscal Impact: None.
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution
No. 4755 establishing a new unrepresented group of employees "Executives” for the
Nationwide Retirement Solutions Governmental Deferred Compensation Matching Plan
and Trust Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
15. Consideration and possible action regarding Adoption of Resolutions updating
the Nationwide Retirement Solutions Governmental Deferred Compensation
Matching Plan and Trust Plan for Management/Confidential, El Segundo
Firefighters' Association, and the El Segundo Police Managers' Association.
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Savings: $340,241.17.)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution
No. 4756 Updating Nationwide Retirement Solutions Deferred Compensation Matching
Plan and Trust Plan for Management/Confidential, Resolution No. 4757 Updating
Nationwide Retirement Solutions Deferred Compensation Matching Plan and Trust Plan
for Firefighters' Association, and Resolution No. 4758 Updating Nationwide Retirement
Solutions Deferred Compensation Matching Plan and Trust Plan for Police Managers'
Association. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
16. Consideration and possible action regarding Adoption of the Resolutions
updating the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and
Hospital Care Act for the El Segundo Fire Fighters' Association, the El Segundo
Police Officers' Association and the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional
Employees' Association. (Fiscal impact: Active Employees: $71,300; Retirees
$73,000)
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MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECOND by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution No.
4759 updating the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and
Hospital Care Act for the El Segundo Fire Fighters' Association, Resolution No. 4760
updating the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital
Care Act for the El Segundo Police Officers' Association, and Resolution No. 4761 for
the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional Association. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
Report by City Attorney regarding the El Segundo's Unified School District's proposed
use of the refurbished high school auditorium for private and public events.
Council Member Fuentes left the dais due to a potential conflict due to the proximity of
her residence.
Council received and filed report.
Council Member Fuentes returned to the dais.
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fuentes — Spoke on the Halloween Frolic and Veterans Day.
Council Member Brann — NONE
Council Member Jacobson — NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — Thanked staff for Halloween Frolic.
Mayor Busch — Spoke on the Halloween Frolic. Noted that Chevron will be turning 100
years old and wished the Company Happy Birthday. Noted that Chevron would be
giving tours. Information will be made available on the City website.
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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.
Marc Rener, resident, spoke regarding the Firefighters' Memorandum of Understanding
and conducting Union activity on City time.
Mike Robbins, resident, spoke regarding Union contracts.
Liz Garnholz, spoke regarding missing exhibits on Labor contracts and multiple DMV
Licenses.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 p.m.
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Cathy Dom n, Deputy City Clerk
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