2011 NOV 15 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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
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:
�kr Mayor Busch announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed 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): -1- matter.
Wyle Claim
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
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DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 2- matters.
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): -1-
matter.
Represented Group: City Employees Association (CEA)
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, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor West Harding, El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Bill Fisher
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Council Member Brann presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Kevin Smith
proclaiming November 21, 2011 through December 15, 2011 as the Spark of Love Toy
Drive.
(b) Mayor Busch presented Commendations commending Brayden Turnbull and
Brandon Vlahos for their courageous actions and selfless efforts in saving their friend's
life.
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.
Carol Wingate, resident and Senior Housing Board Member, spoke regarding Item No.
8, the Request for Proposal to identify a property management company to manage the
Park Vista Senior Apartments. She stated the Board felt that there was no need to go
out for a Request for Proposal.
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Paula Rotolo, resident and Senior Housing Board Member, spoke regarding Item No. 8,
the Request for Proposal to identify a property management company to manage the
Park Vista Senior Apartments. She stated the Board felt that there was no need to go
out for a Request for Proposal.
John Nisley, resident and Senior Housing Board Member, spoke against going out for a
Request for Proposal.
Laura Freeman, resident and Senior Housing Board Member, spoke in favor of going
out for a Request for Proposal.
Marc Rener, resident, spoke regarding missing attachments to the Fire Memorandum of
Understanding and his request for public documents.
Mike Robbins, resident, spoke regarding the lack of time given to review union contracts
before being placed on the agenda.
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 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 conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a
resolution vacating an existing water easement at 620 West Imperial Avenue.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Busch stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt
a resolution vacating an existing water easement at 620 West Imperial Avenue.
Deputy Clerk Domann stated that proper notice of the Hearing had been done and no
communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher to close
the public hearing MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
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RESOLUTION NO. 4762
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO TO VACATE WATER EASEMENTS WITHIN LOT 2 IN BLOCK 13
OF TRACT NO. 1685.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
adopt Resolution No. 4762 to vacate water easements within Lot 2 in Block 13 of Tract
No. 1685. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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.
2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2584817 to 2585035 on Register No. 3 in the total
amount of $489,725.70 and Wire Transfers from 10/21/11 through 11/3/11 in the
total amount of $ 477,353.34. Authorized staff to release. Ratified Payroll and
*bw Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement;
emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2011.
4. Approved a revised Class Specification for the position of Pool Maintenance
Technician. (Fiscal Impact: None)
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES
6. POSTPONED UNTIL SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011 AT 5:30
P.M.
7. POSTPONED UNTIL SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011 AT 5:30
P.M.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to approve
Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, and 4. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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5. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the City
Manager's, Doug Willmore, Contract No. 4134. (Fiscal Impact: None — proposed
W changes do not increase the City Manager's salary or benefits.)
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's, Doug Willmore, Contract No. 4134.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
8. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to initiate a Request for Proposal
process to identify a property management company to manage The Park Vista
Senior Apartments, 615 East Holly Avenue. (Fiscal Impact: $148,000 — No
General Fund)
Bob Cummings, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
Item did not pass due to a lack of a motion.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fuentes — Reported on the Chevron 100th Birthday Celebration and the
speed enforcement meeting held by the Police Department for the problem on
Mariposa /Kansas. Also talked about the El Camino redistricting and the importance of
volunteer Hamm Radio Operators. Also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding the United States Post Office on Main and
the parking problem at the drop box location out front.
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke on the Chevron 100th Anniversary celebration and
Refinery tour. Spoke regarding moving the Main Street Post Office to the Annex Post
Office on Mariposa Avenue. Noted that the Main Street Office will remain open
indefinitely.
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Busch — Requested the Fire employees drivers license issue be clarified by the
Fire Chief. S�oke on recent ribbon cuttings and ground breakings. Also spoke on the
Chevron 100t Year Celebration.
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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.
Mike Robbins, resident, spoke on the state of the economy. Also spoke regarding the
Fire Association Memorandum of Understanding and associated attachments.
Jack Axelrod, resident, thanked Council for their fiscal responsibility and care of the
senior residents of the community.
Marc Rener, resident, spoke regarding Fire employee compensation.
MEMORIALS — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 p.m.
Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
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