2006 FEB 07 CC PACKETAGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the
Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items
appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made
regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public
Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the
organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a
Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00
p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public
Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be
transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings
if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes
in lenoth
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Next Resolution # 4454
Next Ordinance # 1392
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CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government
Code Section §54960, et sue) 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
1 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et at , LASC No BS094279
2 Affinito v City of El Segundo, LASC No BS100935
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) A- potential cases (no further public
statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -0- matter
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 0 matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) -1- matter
1 Purchase of Real Property (Parcel Nos 4138 - 004 -016 (primary parcel), 4138- 004 -008 and 4138 - 004 -015)
City Negotiator Jeff Stewart, City Manager
Property Owner Federal Express CorporatioNThomas Properties
SPECIAL MATTERS — 6 00 P M (approximate)
1 Interviews of candidates and potential appointment to one position on the Planning Commission will be held in the
West Conference Room, commencing at approximately 6 00 p m This meeting is open to the public
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AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the
Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items
appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made
regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public
Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the
organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a
Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00
p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public
Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be
transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings
if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes
in lenqth
in compliance wnh the Americans wnh Disabmties Act, n you neea special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4454
Next Ordinance # 1392
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Reverend Elizabeth Morse of Saint Michael, the Archangel Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Carl Jacobson
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PRESENTATIONS —
a Commendations to the Mitey Mite Squad for putting El Segundo on the map by taking 15t
place and the National title in their division at the American Youth Football and Cheerleading
Championships in Tucson, Arizona on December 8, 2005
b Proclamation reaffirming El Segundo's commitment to foster the ideals of the 44 -year Sister
City Program and encouraging the participation of the citizens of El Segundo in the Guaymas-
El Segundo Sister City Association
c Proclamation observing the month of February, 2006 as American Heart Month and
encouraging all citizens to loin the American Heart Association in its crusade against heart
disease and stroke
ROLL CALL
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
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
Recommendation — Approval
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consideration and possible action regarding the announcement of the
appointment of a candidate to the one vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Recommendation — (1) Announce the appointee to the Planning Commission, if any, and
term of office, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
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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. Warrant Numbers 2551502 to 2551831 on Register No. 08 in the total amount of
$2,639,118.26 and Wire Transfers from 116/2005 through 1/2612006 in the total
amount of $1,544,089.99.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release
Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks, checks released early due to contracts or
agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers
3. City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2006 and Special City Council
Minutes of January 25, 2006.
Recommendation — Approval
4. Consideration and possible action to retain Alliance Resource Consulting to
conduct a search for the position of Director of Recreation and Parks. (Fiscal
Impact: $20,000)
Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Alliance Resource Consulting
for an amount not to exceed $20,000, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of the examination plan
for the Personnel Merit System job classification of Public Works Maintenance
Leadworker.
Recommendation (1) Approve the Examination Plan, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from DIRECTV to place a
14,960 square -foot temporary sign on the exterior of the building for two months
in recognition of the company's presence in El Segundo since 1994 at 2230 East
Imperial Highway. Applicant: DIRECTV (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Approve DIRECTV's request to install an oversized sign for two
months, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
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7. Consideration and possible action to award a Public Works Contract to Don La
Force Associates, Inc. for the installation of American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliant Automatic Doors at the west entrance to City Hall (outside City Council
Chambers), and at the main entrance of the Police Department in the amount of
$37,250. Approved Capital Improvement Project — Project No. PW 05 -13, CDBG
Project No. 600803 -05. (Contract Amount: $37,250)
Recommendation — (1) Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Don La Force
Associates, Inc in the amount of $37,250, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the
construction contract on behalf of the City, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item
8. Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the project for the
2004 -2005 Annual Contract for City -wide Sidewalk, Curb, Curb and Gutter,
Handicap Access Ramps and Other Minor Improvements and approval of Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,873.50 — Project No. PW 04 -11. (Final Contract
Amount: $144,873.50)
Recommendation — (1) Accept the work as complete, (2) Approve Change Order No 1
in the amount of $14,873 50, (3) Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's
Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office, (4) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item
9. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications
for the Surface Refurbishment of seven (7) Tennis Courts and a Basketball Court
at Recreation Park (339 Sheldon Street) — Approved Capital Improvement Project.
Recommendation — (1) Approve plans and specifications, (2) Authorize staff to advertise
the project for the receipt of construction bids, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item
10. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications
for the refurbishment of the driving range at the Lakes Golf Course at 400 South
Sepulveda Boulevard — Approved Capital Improvement Project. (Fiscal Impact:
$456,300)
Recommendation — (1) Approve plans and specifications, (2) Authorize staff to advertise
the project for the receipt of construction bids, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
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11. Consideration and possible action regarding the Athletic Field Taskforce's
recommendation to approve contract for the Athletic Field Design for the
proposed Athletic Field located at the intersection of Mariposa and Nash with RJM
Design Group. (Fiscal Impact: $190,950)
Recommendation (1) Award the Athletic Field Design Consultant contract to RJM
Design, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, (3)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a Resolution approving
the City of El Segundo's application for funding through California's 2002
Resources Bond Act, Per Capita Grant Program. (Fiscal Impact: $220,000
Recommendation (1) Adopt a Resolution approving the City of El Segundo's Application
for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant program under the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe
Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002, (2) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action regarding this item
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides —
13. Consideration and possible action regarding the adoption of an urgency
Ordinance prohibiting animated signs on a city-wide basis. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Discussion, (2) Adopt urgency Ordinance by 4/5 vote prohibiting
animated signs, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
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Council Member Busch —
Council Member Jacobson —
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines —
Mayor McDowell —
14. Consideration and possible action to re- appoint Bill Bue to the Golf Course
Subcommittee.
Recommendation — (1) Approve appointment of Bill Bue to the Golf Course
Subcommittee, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
15. Consideration and possible action to appoint the Mayor, City Manager, and
Director of Administrative Services to serve as Board Member, alternate Board
Member, and substitute alternate Board Member on the Independent Cities Risk
Management Association ( ICRMA) Governing Board.
Recommendation — (1) Adopt Resolution appointing the Mayor, Kelly McDowell, as the
ICRMA primary Governing Board Member, City Manager, Jeff Stewart, as the alternate
Governing Board Member, and Director of Administrative, Services Bret M Plumlee, as
the substitute alternate Governing Board Member, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item
16. Consideration and possible action directing staff to start the process of amending
the provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) to limit the height of buildings
to two�stories and 30 feet. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Direct staff to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to limit the
height of buildings to two - stories and 30 feet, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item
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
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MEMORIALS —
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government
Code Section §54960, et seg) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, andlor
conferring with the City Attorney on potential andlor existing litigation, andlor discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), andlor conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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Certificate of Recognition
Awarded to Members of the Mitey Mites Squad,
Coaches and General Manager
For their extraordinary efforts and teamwork which put El
Segundo on the map when the squad earned lst place and the
National title in their division, at the American Youth Football
and Cheerleading Championships on December 8, 2005.
Sheena Odabashian
Erin Lavoie
Emily Manning
Pricilla Masis
Jessica Meraz
Hanna Peck
Shannon Perez
Sara Ray
Amber Yi
Coach — Kelly Perez
Assistant Coach - Tray Manning
General Manager — Suzy Ray
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rodama.tiot QCitp of Cl 6rguubo, California
WHEREAS, President Dwight D Eisenhower initiated the Sister City Program in 1956 during the
Cold War era to promote understanding between the United States and foreign countries,
and
WHEREAS, In September, 1962, Mayor Wilburri E Balzer, and a delegation of El Segundo City and
Civic leaders met with Presidente, Jose Martinez, and his delegates in Guaymas to
establish a Sister City Program, as documented in City of El Segundo Resolution No
2012, adopted on October 8, 1962, and
WHEREAS, The Guaymas -El Segundo Sister City Association promotes exchanges in the areas of
culture, trade and economic development, youth, education, recreation, medicine and
technology and increases public awareness, international cooperation and understanding
through community involvement and people -to- people relationships, and
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Sister City Association, line their predecessors before them, will
travel to Guaymas on February 22, 2006, to maize the 44 -year Sister City bond even
stronger
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, on this 7th day of February, 2006 reaffirm El Segundo's commitment to foster the ideals of
the Sister City Program, and encourage the participation of the citizens of El Segundo in the Guaymas -
El Segundo Sister City Association
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City of et *egun0o, Ca(tforttta
WHEREAS, Diseases of the heart are the nation's leading cause of death and stroke is the third leading
cause of death
WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of over 480,000 Amencan Females each year (about
one death per minute). Of this number, 53% females die from cardiovascular disease as
compared to 46% men, and approximately 35,000 more females than males die from a
stroke
WHEREAS, In 2006 the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the
United States is estimated at $403 1 billion
WHEREAS, More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next six leading causes of death
combined, including all cancers; yet, only 13% of women consider cardiovascular disease
their greatest health risk.
WHEREAS, One of the American Heart Association's goals is to increase awareness of heart disease -
the leading cause of death for women - and to inspire women to take charge of their heart
health.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, hereby proclaim the month of February, 2006 as American Heart Month and encourage all
citizens to join the American Heart Association in its crusade against heart disease and stroke By
increasing awareness and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, thousands of
lives will be saved each year
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS & BOARDS
AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action regarding the announcement of the
appointment of a candidate to the one vacancy on the Planning Commission
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Announce the appointee to the Planning Commission, if any and term of office,
2 AlternativeI , discuss and take other action related to this item
BACKG tt�SUND & DI U IAN:
Committee/Commission & Board # of Openings Appointee(s) Term Exp�re(s)
Planning Commission
(') announce if term is extended to 06/30/10
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ORIGINATED.
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Date: January 30, 2006
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
1/612005 THROUGH 1126/2006
Date
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Amount
Description
1/10/06
West Basin
731,653 32
H2O payment
1/12106
IRS
186,837 66
Federal Taxes
1/12106
Employment Development
37,841 43
State Taxes
1/17/06
Federal Reserve
22500
Employee I Bonds
1/17/06
Federal Reserve
15000
Employee I Bonds
1/17106
Health Comp
4,40334
Weekly claims 1/6
1119/06
Health Comp
4,62419
Weekly claims 1113
1/19/06
Lane Donovan Golf Ptr
19,126 72
Golf Course Payroll Trf
1/19/06
Cal PERS
256,142 54
PERS Retirement
1/20106
La Salle
43,725 00
ABAG payment
1124/06
IRS
176,137 40
Federal Taxes
1/24/06
Employment Development
33,587 69
State Taxes
1/26/06
Health Comp
14466
Weekly claims 1/20
1/6-1126106
Workers Comp Activity
49,491 04
SCRMA checks issued
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 1/17/06
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE:
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by
1,544,089 99
1,544,089.99
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006 - 5.00 P M
5 00 P M SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Absent
Council Member Boulgandes -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
Present - arrived at p m 5 20 p.m
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 v City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC No BS094279
Bressi v City of El Segundo, LASC Case Nos BC288293 and 288292
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -1- potential case (no
further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government
Code §54956 9(c) -1 - matter
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 0 matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6). -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) -0- matter
Council recessed at 6 50 p m
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JANUARY 17, 2006
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006 - 7 00 P M
7.00 P.M SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7 00 p m
INVOCATION— Pastor Jeannie Kuhn of Community of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Carl Jacobson
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Mayor McDowell made a Presentation proclaiming January 19, 2006 as Winifred D Wilkes
Day in El Segundo in commemoration of the centennial of her birth.
(b) Council Member Boulgarides presented a Proclamation to Sue Carter, saluting former
elected officials, residents and businesses, and inviting the public to celebrate El Segundo's
89t' Anniversary with a cake - cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 19, 2006, 4.45 p m , at
Farmers Market
(c) Police Chief Jack Wayt gave a brief background and announced the 2005 EI Segundo
Police Officer of the Year, Mike Mitchell Council presented a Certificate of Recognition.
(d) Council Member Jacobson presented Commendations to the Recipients and Judges (the El
Segundo Sunshine Lions Club) of the 2005 Lighting Up the Community Program
(e) Presentation of trophies to the 2005 Holiday Parade winners by the El Segundo Chamber of
Commerce
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Absent
Council Member Boulgandes -
Present
Council Member Busch -
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. - NONE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2006
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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 Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT
B SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consideration and possible action regarding the setting of a date and time for interviewing
candidates to the Planning Commission
Council consensus to set the date for interviews of candidates to the Planning Commission at 6 00
p m , for Tuesday, February 7, 2006, to be continued to 6 00 p m , Tuesday, February 21, 2006, If
necessary MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM
GAINES ABSENT
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 2551164 to 2551383 on Register No 6 In the total amount of
$1,176,473 50 and Wire Transfers from 12/9/2005 through 12/22/2005 in the total amount of
$1,537,701,08 and Warrant Numbers 2551384 to 2551501 on Register No 7 in the total
amount of $386,367 64 and Wire Transfers from 12/23/2005 through 1/5/2006 In the total
amount of $826,981 62, 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
3 Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2005
4 Approved Agreement No 3558 with Questys Solutions to provide software, including
installation and training, for internet access to Council agenda packets and electronic
document imaging library (Fiscal Impact $11,800) Authorized the City Manager to
execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney
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JANUARY 17, 2006
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5 Adopted Resolution No 4449 adopting the Uniform Public Construction and Cost
Accounting Procedures set forth in Public Contracts Code Section 22000, Et Seq and
adoption of an Ordinance 1391 adding a new Chapter to the El Segundo Municipal Code
entitled "Public Works Contracts" establishing revised bidding and accounting procedures
for public works projects in accordance with the Uniform Public Construction Cost
Accounting Act (Fiscal Impact None)
6 Adopted Resolution No 4450 amending Resolution No. 4162 authorizing the installation of
all -way stop signs at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Hillcrest Street (Fiscal
Impact $2,000)
7 Approved the request by the lowest bidder Ruiz Engineering Company to withdraw its bid
and awarded Public Works Contract No. 3559 to the second lowest responsible bidder All
American Asphalt for Rehabilitation of Continental Boulevard from El Segundo Boulevard to
Grand Avenue in the amount of $159,210 Approved Capital Improvement Project— Project
No, PW 05 -12. (Contract Amount. $159,210) Authorized the City Manager to execute the
construction contract on behalf of the City
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
9 Adopted Ordinance No 1390 amending El Segundo Municipal Code §§ 1 -6 -3, 1 -6 -4 and 1-
6-5 regarding the list City Departments and Department Directors (Fiscal Impact None)
MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve
Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8 Consideration and possible action regarding approval for Richard H Walton's copyright
permission request to utilize three photographs from the 1957 Murder Case of El Segundo
Officers Richard Phillips and Milton Curtis for his "Cold Case Homicides Practical
Investigative Techniques" book (Fiscal Impact- None)
Council Member Boulgarides asked that an acknowledgement to the El Segundo Police
Department be provided in the book.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgandes, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to approved
Richard H Walton's copyright permission request to utilize three photographs from the 1957
Murder Case of El Segundo Officers Richard Phillips and Milton Curtis for his "Cold Case
Homicides Practical Investigative Techniques" book MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 4/0 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2006
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10 Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a resolution establishing a
reimbursement policy for expenses Incurred by the City Council and members of City
Boards, Committees and Commissions in accordance with Government Code Sections
53232 2 and 53232 3 and Assembly BIII 1234
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, gave a report and read by title only
RESOLUTION NO 4451
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
ESTABLISHING A REIMBURSEMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 53232.2 AND 53232 3 and ASSEMBLY BILL 1234
MOTION by Council Member Boulgandes, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to adopt
Resolution No 4451 establishing a reimbursement policy in accordance with Government Code §§
53232 2 and 53232 3 and Assembly Bill 1234. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 410 MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES ABSENT
G REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Announced the Council's unanimous vote to accept a
Settlement Agreement with LAX The completed Agreement will be available for the public
after approval by all parties
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - Announced the close of City Council election nominations
J REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides — Reported regarding the R -1 meeting and that the results should be
presented to Council soon He also addressed alighted sign that was being proposed on
Sepulveda Blvd at the new car wash He requested an item be agendized for the next meeting
regarding a moratorium on lighted signage on Sepulveda Blvd
Council Member Busch — Reported on the County of Los Angeles' efforts to stop the overlay in the
310 area code He also requested the Mayor to sign a letter in support of stopping the overlay
Announced an event on March 12, 2006, continuation of "Trees to the Sea', planting of new trees
on Imperial Highway
Council Member Jacobson — Concurred with Council Members Busch's announcement of the
opposition to the change In the 310 area code
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2006
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Mayor McDowell —He further reported on the opposition of the 310 area code Announced an
upcoming meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6 00 p m to further Inform the public of the
Residential Sound Insulation Program
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 poor 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 Hapkee, resident, thanked the Council for their approval of the stop sign on Manposa and
Hillcrest. He also asked that "Children at Play" signs be posted
City Manager Jeff Stewart stated he would refer this matter to the Traffic Committee
MEMORIALS —
Michiko Tsumura, Mother of City employee, Steve Tsumura, Alejandro Padilla, one of the original
El Segundo- Guaymas Sister City members and Chuck Wesley former Public Works Inspector, and
retiree of the City of El Segundo
ADJOURNMENT — 7 53 p m
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2006
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006, 9 00 A M
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgandes -
Present
Council Member Busch -
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. - NONE
A PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only
MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes 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 -
Consideration and possible action regarding certification that there are not more candidates
than offices to be elected for the General Municipal Election, scheduled for April 11, 2006
and appointing two qualified candidates to the City Council
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk, gave a report
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only
RESOLUTION NO 4452
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF E SEGUNDO PROVIDING FOR
THE APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICE(S) OF THIS CITY
THAT WERE TO BE ELECTED ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to adopt Resolution
No 4452 providing for the appointment to office nominees Kelly McDowell and Bill Fisher who
were to be elected on April, 11 2006 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only
RESOLUTION NO 4453
A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF
THE CANCELLATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELETION
SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to adopt
Resolution No 4453 giving notice of cancellation of the General Municipal Election scheduled for
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
C COMMENTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
D COMMENTS — ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
E COMMENTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
F COMMENTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
G COMMENTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgandes — Congratulated Mayor McDowell and Bill Fisher,
Council Member Busch — Congratulated both Mayor McDowell and Bill Fisher
Council Member Jacobson — Congratulated both Mayor McDowell and Bill Fisher.
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Congratulated both Mayor McDowell and Bill Fisher Stated that the City
would be in good hands
Mayor McDowell — Congratulated Bill Fisher and noted that cancellation of the election would not
only save the City significant money but would allow Bill a three month period to get up to speed
and settle in
ADJOURNMENT — 9.15 a m
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE- February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING- Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to retain Alliance Resource Consulting to conduct a search
for the position of Director of Recreation and Parks (Fiscal Impact $20,000)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, with Alliance Resource Consulting for an amount not to exceed
$20,000, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION.
Current Director of Recreation and Parks, Stacia Mancini, has announced her retirement
effective April 7, 2006 When the City recruited for the position of Director of Recreation and
Parks in 2003, it was extremely competitive In speaking with City Managers in other locales
that have recruited recently for that position, it appears that the market is still tight.
Accordingly, staff recommends the retention of Alliance Resource Consulting to conduct the
search A search firm is able to focus on the task of the recruiting and communicate the
advantages offered by the City of El Segundo generally, and the Recreation and Parks
Department specifically.
The principals of Alliance Resource Consulting have a long- standing relationship with the City
of El Segundo, and have conducted previous recruitments for the positions of Assistant City
Manager, Public Works Director and, most recently, assisted the City by seeking out additional
qualified candidates for the Assistant Finance Director position.
(Please see attached page marked "Background and Discussion ")
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Letter of interest and statement of qualifications from Alliance Resource Consulting
FISCAL IMPACT: $20,000
Operating Budget, $20,000
Amount Requested: $20,000
Account Number 001 -400- 2101 -6214 ($10,000), 001 - 400 - 2506 -6214 ($5,000), 001 - 400.2506 -6201 ($5,000)
Project Phase: Recruitment for Director of Recreation and Parks position
Appropriation Required. _Yes X No
ORIGINAT DATE; anuary ,
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Background and Discussion:
Alliance Resource Consulting acquired the established recruiting practice of Maximus in 2004
The managing partner is Eric Middleton, and he has conducted executive searches in the
public sector for the past thirteen years with both Alliance and Maximus Mr Middleton and
Senior Associate, Sheryl Uyeda, are based out of Long Beach and live in the South Bay
Having performed searches for the City in the past, they are very aware of the City's
characteristics and professional requirements In addition, the firm has completed searches
for the position of the Recreation and Parks Director for the cities of Glendale, Montebello and
Morgan Hill, and is currently conducting a search for the same position on behalf of the City of
West Covina
Alliance has submitted a workplan that outlines a thirteen week search — which would provide
for a list of finalists to the City Manager in early May The timeframe would allow for the
publication of ads in Western City, Jobs Available, and other trade publications tailored to
recreation and parks professionals If approved by the City Council, the cost of the search
would not exceed $20,000
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January 25, 2006
VIA HAND DELIVERY
CONFIDENTIAL
Jeff Stewart
City Manager
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Mr Stewart
Alliance Resource Consulting is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of El Segundo
in its efforts to recruit and screen candidates for the position of Director of Recreation and Parks
This proposal outlines our general understanding of your requirements and the steps we will
take to help accomplish this task If you desire some modification of our work program, we
would be pleased to discuss this with you
Alliance Resource Consulting is considered the premier public sector executive recruiting firm in
the country Our corporate motto is "The Power of Partnership " We take this seriously and
have built our reputation on providing services of the highest quality Alliance Resource
Consulting was formed when our executive search consultants acquired the highly regarded
executive search practice of one of the largest public sector consulting /government services
companies in the United States At Alliance Resource Consulting, we are building on the
excellent reputation and commitment to service that were the cornerstones of the previous
practice With the innovative use of technology and a commitment to forming enduring
partnerships with our clients, Alliance Resource Consulting is committed to setting a new
standard for the industry
IWe look forward with great interest to again working with you
Sincerel
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Managing Partner
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ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, SUITE 420 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90831 Telephone (562) 901.0769 Fax (562) 901 -3082
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Alliance Resource Consulting is committed to providing our clients with
the highest caliber of service in the industry Our team of dedicated
professionals utilizes state -of- the -art technology in conducting a search
In 2004, Alliance Resource Consulting acquired the national executive
recruiting practice of MAXIMUS With a sizeable staff, Alliance Resource
Consulting is able to provide the best possible service to our clients.
We believe we are exceptionally well qualified to assist you We have
extensive experience recruiting senior level parks and recreation
executives, as well as experience in Los Angeles County (CA) For
example, we are currently recruiting your Assistant Finance Director and
the Recreation and Community Services Director for the City of Morgan
Hill (CA) We recently recruited the Director of Regional Parks and Open
Space for Washoe County (CA), the Executive Director for the Northern
Virginia Regional Park Authority (VA), and the Executive Director for the
Galveston Park Board (TX). Previously, we recruited the Director of
Parks, Recreation, & Community Services for the City of Glendale (CA),
the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Montebello (CA), the
Deputy Director of Parks, Natural Resources and Capital Projects for the
City of Alexandria (VA), and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
for the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Parish of East Baton
Rouge (LA) Lists of relevant experience are included in Appendices A
and B
I will be responsible for this assignment and will be assisted by. To
accomplish this assignment, we will use the full resources of the firm
Biographies of key consultants can be found in Appendix C, and
references can be found in Appendix D
Our ability to carry out the work required is heavily dependent on our
past experience in providing similar services to others, and we expect to
continue such work in the future.
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We will, however, preserve the confidential nature of any information
received from you or developed during the work in accordance with our
established professional standards
We assure you that we will devote our best efforts to carrying out the
work required The results obtained, our recommendations and any
written material we provide will be our best judgment based on the
information available to us and our liability, if any, shall not be greater
than the amount paid to us for the services rendered
Enclosed is a copy of our firm's Professional Services Agreement
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The following is a typical schedule to conduct a thorough recruitment.
However, we would be pleased to modify this to meet your needs:
15' week Meet with the appropriate individuals to
gather background information.
2nd to 41h week Develop and obtain approval for the
Recruitment Profile
Develop a list of potential candidates to target
Prepare and place advertisements, if desired
51h to 81h week Active recruitment — solicit, receive and
acknowledge resumes
911, week Evaluate resumes and gather supplemental
information.
10t1, week Submit progress report and meet with you to
review leading candidates
11'h to 121h week Verify degrees and certifications, conduct
preliminary references and interview the best
qualified candidates
131i week Submit final report and initiate the interview
process with you
Following Interviews Finalize references, conduct
credit/criminal/civil litigation/motor vehicle
record checks, and assist with negotiations
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AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent Aqenda
Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of the examination plan for the
Personnel Merit System job classification of Public Works Maintenance Leadworker
COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Approve the Examination Plan,
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
Section 1 -6 -9 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled "Examinations ", provides that the
Personnel Officer shall review and recommend to the City Manager, who in turn shall
recommend to the City Council, an appropriate examination plan and weights for each portion
of the examination for Personnel Merit System lob classifications
Approval of exam plans for Merit System job classifications in all City Departments has been
required since the passage of initiative Ordinance No 586 in April 1962
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
None
FISCAL IMPACT:
Operating Budget:
Amount Requested:
Account Number,
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required. —Yes X No
ORIGINATED: DATE* January 30, 2006
Bret M Plumlee, Director of Administrative Services
REVIEWED BY: DATE: //?Fl
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BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
For departments other than the Police and Fire Departments, the plan may consist of any
one or combination of the following techniques
1 Written,
2 Oral,
3 Demonstration,
4 Any evaluation of education, experience, or skills or physical fitness, which fairly
evaluated the relative capacities of the applicants
Police and Fire Departments
The examination plan, for entrance or promotional, for the Police and Fire Departments,
shall consist of a written examination and one or more of the following
1 Oral,
2 Demonstration,
3 Any evaluation of education certification, experience, or skills or any test of
manual skills or physical fitness, which fairly evaluates the relative capacities of
the applicant
The current vacancy in the Street Division of the Public Works Department is due to the
recent retirement of the position's incumbent in January
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER (Closed - Promotional)
Structured Technical and Career Preparation Interview Weighted 100%
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AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2006
AGENDA HEADING- Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding a request from DIRECTV to place a 14,960
square -foot temporary sign on the exterior of the building for two months In recognition of the
company's presence in El Segundo since 1994 at 2230 East Imperial Highway Applicant
DIRECTV (Fiscal Impact None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION,
1 Approve DIRECTV's request to Install an oversized sign for two months, and /or
2 Alternatively, discuss or take other actions related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
On January 10, 2006, DIRECTV submitted a letter to the City requesting approval of a 14,960
square -foot (187'W x 80'H) temporary sign Section 15 -18 -8H of the Municipal Code requires
that any sign over 500 square feet in area must be approved by the City Council The
proposed sign would be installed for two months on February 28, 2006 and cover most of the
north face of the building at 2230 East Imperial Highway, which is entirely occupied by
DIRECTV. The sign would have a blue sky and green grass background and white lettering
simulating the "Hollywood" sign with the slogan 1 A Landmark Since 1994 DIRECTV" The
sign would be made of a perforated material affixed directly on the building glass with
adhesive, which would allow light to pass through the sign The sign would be lighted at night
from 5 OOpm to 6 OOam with two temporary floodlights placed in the parking lot in front of the
building The City Council has approved several temporary banners of the same size for
DIRECTV in the past Last year the City Council approved a 14,960 square -foot (187'W x
80'H) temporary sign that was installed for two months from January 20, 2005 to March 20,
2005 that announced DIRECTV's new advertising slogan.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1 Letter of Request from Mark Hannah, Senior Manager of Site /Facilities Management,
dated January 9, 2006
2 DIRECTV Sign Illustration
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget:
N/A
Amount Requested,
N/A
Account Number
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Protect Phase.
N/A
Appropriation Required. _ Yes X No
ORIGI"TED BY DATE:
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January 9, 2006
Community, Economic and Development Services Department
City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
RE DIRECTV Corporate Building Banner Approval
DIRECTV is recognizing our presents in Los Angeles /El Segundo and our position as a leading
entertainment company This celebration, as in the past will include a banner on the Corporate
Building of DIRECTV (2230 East Imperial Hwy El Segundo) DIRECTV is submitting a banner
concept for city approval
Description of Proposed Concept
Concept- Adhesive banner measuring 187'x 80' being installed on the north side of the building
with (2) stage lights to illuminate banner at night
Description of Banner: Sky & landscape with "DIRECTV" spelled across the landscape and
"L.A Landmark Since 1994" text within the sky area
Banner Text: "DIRECTV" spelled across the landscape & "L A Landmark Since 1994" text
within the sky area (See Attachment)
Installation of selected concept: All necessary drawings and permits will be obtained per City of
El Segundo requirements
Banner Duration: Approximate installation, February 28, 2006 Approximate removal, April 28,
2006
Banner Illumination. Everyday from 5pm to 6am
Vendor's Involved: TBD
Thank you for your support
Regards,
Mark
Senior Manager, Site Management
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AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
MEETING DATE. February 7, 2006
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action to award a Public Works Contract to Don La Force
Associates Inc for the installation of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant Automatic
Doors at the west entrance to City Hall (outside City Council chambers), and at the main
entrance of the Police Department in the amount of $37,250 Approved Capital Improvement
Project - Project No PW 05 -13, CDBG Project No 600803 -05
(Contract Amount = $ 37,250)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Recommendation — (1) Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Don La Force
Associates Inc. in the amount of $37,250, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the
construction contract on behalf of the City, and /or (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
(Background and discussion continued on the next page )
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT-
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Program-
Amount Requested:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required:
S,ta -van Fintnn nirantnr of Pi hhr Wnrkc
$60,000
$42,837
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Award of Contract
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BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (continued)
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all citizens, including those with
disabilities, be given equal access to City services To comply with the accessibility
requirements of the ADA, the City undertakes projects to enhance access to its facilities This
project will address door access at the main Police Station entrance and the west entrance to
City Hall near the Council Chambers The project will install automated doors at these
locations that will require virtually no physical dexterity
On December 6, 2005, the City Council adopted the plans and specifications and authorized
staff to advertise the project for competitive bids
The project was advertised and receipt of bids was scheduled for January 3, 2006 The City
Clerk received no bids on January 3, 2006 Staff issued an addendum to contractors who
participated in the mandatory pre -bid job walk and rescheduled the bid date to January 24,
2006
On January 24, 2006 the City Clerk received and opened one bid from Don La Force
Associates, Inc in the amount of $37,250 This project is funded by the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which has very specific bidding and labor
compliance requirements The City's CDBG consultant contacted the Community
Development Commission (CDC) and determined that the CDC has no objection to awarding
the contract to the single qualified bidder
The lowest bidder, Don La Force Associates, Inc has successfully completed similar project
for the City in the past Staff recommends awarding a Public Works Contract to Don La Force
Associates, Inc in the amount of $37,250 The amount requested includes the total bid of
$37,250 and an additional 15% for potential change orders due to unforeseen conditions
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AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION
Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the project for the 2004 -2005
Annual Contract for City -wide Sidewalk, Curb, Curb and Gutter, Handicap Access Ramps,
and Other Minor Improvements and approval of Change Order No 1 in the amount of
$14,873.50 - Project No PW 04 -11 (Final contract amount = $144,873 50 )
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Recommendation — (1) Accept the work as complete, (2) Approve Change Order No 1 in
the amount of $14,873 50; (3) Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of
Completion in the County Recorder's Office; (4) Alternatively discuss and take other action
related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
On April 5, 2005, City Council awarded a construction contract Y & M Construction in the
amount of $130,000 00 to construct curb ramps and replace displaced curbs and sidewalk
at various locations citywide All work under the contract has been completed to the
satisfaction of staff
(background and discussion continued on the next page)
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Notice of Completion
Change Order #1
FISCAL IMPACT-
Operating Budget.
Amount Requested
Account Number:
Account Number-
Project Phase,
Appropriation Required.
$130,00000
$130,00000
001- 400 - 4202 - 6206($41,550)
106 - 400 - 8203 - 8604($45,000)
118- 400 - 8203 - 8604($9,355)
Acceptance of the work
No
118- 400 - 8203 - 6206($8,450)
106 - 400 - 8203 - 8606($35,000)
001 - 400 -5101- 6215($5,518 50)
ORIGINAT BY. L__� DATE January 25, 2006
Ste Fenton, Public Works Director
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Background and Discussion (continued):
Under the original contract, the contractor completed the following items of work
Sidewalk
6,779 square feet (1,694 lineal feet 4 foot wide sidewalk)
Curb
1,348 lineal feet
Driveway
2,869 square feet
Curb ramps
9 each
Cross gutter
1 each
Additional work was also performed by the contractor and it is recommended that the
contractor be compensated for the added work through the recommended Change Order
No 1 The total cost of Change Order No. 1 is $14,873.50 and includes the following items
of work
Additional Sidewalk. Driveway and Curb ($1,873.50) - During construction of the
above work, it was evident that additional adjacent concrete required replacement to
complete the work included in the original contract This additional work was
performed at contract unit prices
Clubhouse Patio at Recreation Park ($13,000) - During construction, Recreation
and Parks Department staff requested that the contractor replace the patio (1,550
square feet) north of the clubhouse at Recreation Park to eliminate trip hazards
caused by tree root displacements The contractor's quoted price for this work was
lower than contract unit prices
Funding for Charge Order No, 1 is provided through the current FY 05 -06 budget as
follows
Transoortation Development Association (TDA► Article 3 funds ($9.355.001 -
TDA funds are an annual per capita allocation to be used for pedestrian and bicycle
facilities The City receives between $7,000 and $10,000 in TDA funds annually.
These funds must be drawn down and spent by June 30 of every year. Any
unexpended balance must be returned to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Expenditure of the City's TDA fund balance ($9,355.00) on this project will fully
comply with the TDA fund guidelines
Recreation Park a Repair & Maintenance Fund ($5.518.50) - These funds are
available from the FY 05 -06 Recreation and Parks Department budget and were
identified through consultation with the Recreation and Parks Director
The work has now been completed to the satisfaction of staff The Final contract amount
including the recommended Change Order is $144,873 50 Staff recommends acceptance
of this project and approval of Change Order No 1 in the amount of $14,873.50
Note
During removal of the Clubhouse patio, large bones were found under the existing
walkway Recognizing the potential archeological significance of the discovery, Recreation
and Parks staff contacted the County Coroner, who determined that the bones were the
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Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Name 2004 -2005 Repair of Sidewalk, Curb and Handicap Access Ramps
Project No PW 04 -11
Notice is hereby given pursuant to State of California Civil Code Section 3093 et seq that
Dated
1 The undersigned is an officer of the owner of the interest stated below in the property
hereinafter described
2 The full name of the owner is City of El Segundo
3 The full address of the owner is City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245
4 The nature of the interest of the owner is Public Streets
5 A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by the
City Engineer on January 3, 2006 The work done was
Repair of sidewalk, curb and and handicap ramps
6 On February 7, 2006, the City Council of the City of El Segundo accepted the work of this
contract as being complete and directed the recording of this Notice of Completion in the
Office of the County Recorder
7 The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was, Y & M Construction
8 The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of El
Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows
Various streets
9 The street address of said property is N/A
Steve Finton
City Engineer/ Public Works Director
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say I am the City Engineer of the City El Segundo, the declarant of the foregoing
Notice of Completion, I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof, the same is
true of my own knowledge
I declare under penalty of perjury the foregoing is true and correct
Executed on 2006 at El Segundo, California
N WOTICES \PW NOC (01/08/02)
Steve Finton
City Engineer /Public Works Director
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CHANGE ORDER
Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
TELEPHONE: 310- 524 -2300
DATE: 1/24/06
NAME OF COMPANY: Y & M Construction
PROJECT: Curb and Sidewalk Repair
CHANGE ORDER NO.: 1
SPECIFICATION NO.: PW 04 -11
FACSIMILE: 310- 640 -0489
You are hereby instructed, subject to the provisions of the above named contract, to make the following amendments thereto
ITEM
DELETE ADD
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
CREDIT ADD
1
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75 s f sidewalk
$ 900
$67500
2
X
55 5 s f driveway
$12.00
$66600
3
X
35 5 If curb
$1500
$53250
4
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1,550 s f sidewalk
$ 800
$12,40000
5 X Concrete pump
Time Extension: 0 (Calendar Days)
APPROVED BY:
Y & M Construction
Contractor Name
ACCEPTED:
Name and Title
DATE:
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NET + $14,873.50
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON:
Date
ACCEPTED:
Public Works Director
DATE:
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
MEETING DATE February 7, 2006
AGENDA HEADING. Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications for the
Surface Refurbishment of seven (7) Tennis Courts and a Basketball Court at Recreation Park
(339 Sheldon Street) Approved Capital Improvement Project - Project No PW 06 -02
(Estimated Project Cost = $40,000)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Recommendation — (1) Approve Plans and Specifications, (2) Authorize staff to advertise the
project for the receipt of construction bids, and /or (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this Item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION-
The Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2005 -2006 includes a project to resurface
the Basketball and Tennis Courts at Recreation Park
(Background and discussion continued on the next page
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Location Map
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Amount Requested.
Account Number
Project Phase-
Appropriation Required
$40,000
$40,000
301 - 400 -8202 -8644
Adopt Plans and Specifications
No
ORIGINAT D BY DATE January 31, 2006
Ste n Finton, Director of Public Works
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The courts are used by El Segundo Adult League, El Segundo High School and for the
Recreation and Park Programs The courts have not been resurfaced for several years
Cracks and other surface deterioration is now evident and resurfacing is required
Plans and Specifications have been prepared by staff for the resurfacing of the Tennis and
Basketball courts and are available at the City Clerk's office for review
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION.
Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications for the
Refurbishment of the Driving Range at the Lakes Golf Course, 400 South Sepulveda
Boulevard Approved Capital Improvement Project. (Fiscal Impact $456,300)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Recommendation — (1) Approve plans and specifications; (2) Authorize staff to advertise the
project for the receipt of construction bids; (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
On March 15, 2005, the City Council approved the golf course bond refinancing and
authorized using funds generated from the refinancing for improvements at the Lake Golf
Course
The golf course refinancing generated $461,000 This allowed staff to develop and
prioritized a list of improvements at the Golf Course which included replacement of the
deteriorated and worn artificial turf on the Driving Range
Continued....
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1 Cost comparison chart between different turf applications
FISCAL IMPACT:
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Program: $521,000
Amount Requested: $456,300
Account Number, 503- 400 -5306 -8103
Project Phase: Adopt Plans and Specifications
Appropriation Required: No
ORIGINATED BY;�7�� DATE: January 30, 2006
Stacia Mancini, Director of Recreation and Parks
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Staff solicited proposals from qualified consultants to provide a design for the Driving
Range A selection committee reviewed the proposals received The committee also
checked the references provided
NUVIS Landscape Architects is a well established firm with a variety of golf course design
experiences. On November 1, 2005, the City Council approved an agreement with NUVIS
Landscape Architects for the design of the Lake Golf Course Driving Range
The Golf Sub - Committee worked with the Consultant to review both artificial turf and
natural turf for the driving range. Although artificial Turf has been improved for athletic field
use, it is still not fabricated to withstand the constant abuse of ball picking machines that
retrieve all of the golf balls on the driving range. The sub - committee and the consultant
decided to go forward with a natural turf design, they then did a cost comparison between
sod, hydro - seeding and stolornzed turf, which is now complete Attached is cost
comparison between the different methods and the cost difference when you include
driving range closure time. The committee is recommending sod
Staff recommends advertising this project for receipt of construction bids. The total
estimated construction cost of the project, including contingencies, is $456,300.
Plans and Specification are available for review at the City Clerk's office
On January 18, 2006, the Recreation and Parks Commission approved the project, to
forward recommendation City Council
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AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding the Athletic Field Taskforce's recommendation to
approve contract for the Athletic Field Design, for the proposed Athletic Field located at the
intersection of Mariposa and Nash with RJM Design Group (Fiscal Impact $190,950)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Recommendation - (1) Award the Athletic Field Design Consultant contract to RJM
Design, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, (3)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION.
In November 2005, staff issued a Request for Proposals for the Design of the new Athletic
Fields at the intersection of Mariposa and Nash City Council appointed an Athletic Field Task
Force to work with staff to develop an Athletic Field Plan for the City of El Segundo Two
Recreation and Park Commissioners along with some community members and staff comprise
the task force
On December 13, 2005, four responses for proposals for the Athletic Field Complex were
received
On January 17, 2006, two members of the task force and staff held interviews with the four
companies that responded to the Athletic Field Complex request for proposal
Continued..
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
None
FISCAL IMPACT: $190,950
Capital Budget: 5,500,000
Account Number: 301 - 400 -8202 -8998
Project Phase. Design
Appropriation Required- _Yes x No
ORIGINATED: DATE:
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Background and Discussion (con't):
The four consultants that responded to the proposals and that were interviewed were
Purkiss Rose RSI Landscape Architecture, NUVIS Architecture and Planning, Bellinger Foster
Steinmetz Landscape Architecture, and RJM Design Group
The recommendation from the interview panel to the Athletic Field Taskforce was to contract
with RJM Design On January 24, 2006, the Athletic Field Task Force supported the selection
of RJM Design Consultants, to develop the design for the Athletic Field Complex
The Scope of Services for the Athletic Field Complex includes
1 Project Familiarization
a. Review requirements for the site, refine time schedules, and review the site
documentation.
2. Evaluation of Existing Conditions
a. Review, analyze, and document all existing site assets and deficiencies
3. One Community Workshop, two Taskforce meetings, one Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting, and one City Council meeting
4 Preliminary Design
a. Develop (3 to 5) site plan alternatives for the Athletic Fields at a diagrammatic level.
5. Design Development
a. Prepare Design Development Plans and cost analysis based upon the refined site
plan and preliminary design documents in order to fix and describe the scope and
character of the proposed project, including landscape, architectural, civil engineering,
and site electrical systems.
6. Construction Documents
a. Preparation of construction documents to include final drawings, specifications,
calculations, drawings and specifications, and final cost estimates based on approved
Design Development Documents, setting forth in detail the civil construction
requirements for the project
7 Bidding
a. The Consultant shall assist the City with the Bidding Phase of the project.
Questions, clarifications, or conflicts arising out of the bidding process will be resolved
by addenda prepared by the Consultant. The Consultant will attend the pre -bid
conference.
8 Construction Observation and Administration
a. The Consultant shall attend job site meetings, 10 such meetings are included in the
proposal Assist the client with the contractor's request for pay requests
b. At the completion of the Construction Phase of the final job site meeting and review
of the entire project shall be conducted A final punch list will be established; when this
is complete a Notice of Completion shall be filed by the City
The Base price for these services is $170,915 The reimbursable expenses for this project are
all consultant reproduction including, plotting, copying, photography, graphic expenses, special
delivery and handling of documents, and shipping, permits, plan check, inspection fees and
sods testing this is $20,000 Total cost for services is $190,950.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a Resolution approving City of El
Segundo's application for funding through California's 2002 Resources Bond Act, Per
Capita Grant Program (Fiscal Impact $220,000 Revenue)
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Recommendation — (1) Adopt Resolution approving the City of El Segundo's Application
for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant program under the Clean Water, Clean Air,
Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002; (2) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The City of El Segundo, under the State of California Per Capita Grant Program, has the
opportunity to apply for State funding in the amount of $220,000. The Per Capita Grant
Program is intended to maintain a high quality of life for California's growing population by
providing a continuing investment in parks and recreational facilities.
Many of our El Segundo parks are in need of landscaping, upgraded play equipment,
wheelchair accessibility, etc Some of our recreation facilities are in need of upgrades as
well Specific park and recreations locations are not required to apply for the grant This
Per Capita State Grant is not a "Matching Funds Grant'.
`The specific project can be determined per the Contract process.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS,
Resolution 2002 Resources Bond Act, Per Capita Program
FISCAL IMPACT: $220,000 revenue
Operating Budget:
Amount Requested:
Account Number:
Project Phase.
Appropriation Required. No
ORIGINATED: DATE:
Stacia Mancini. Director of Recreation of Parks Deoartment
DATE:
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE,
TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002.
The City Council of the city of El Segundo does resolve as follows
SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares as follows
A The people of the State of California enacted the Per Capita Grant
Program which provides funds for the acquisition and development of
neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreation lands and
facilities
B The California Department of Parks and Recreation was delegated the
responsibility for the administration of the grant program, setting up
necessary procedures
C Procedures established by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant's Governing Body to certify by resolution
the approval of the Applicant to apply for the Per Capita Allocation
D The City Council approves the filing of an application for local assistance
funds from the Per Capita Grant Program under the California Clean
Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of
2002
E The Council certifies that the city of El Segundo has or will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the Project
F The City of El Segundo has reviewed, understands and agrees to the
General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural
Guide
SECTION 2 The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to apply for a grant of
$220,000 00 from the State of California Parks and Recreation to be used for the
acquisition and development of neighborhood, community, and regional parks and
recreation lands and facilities
SECTION 3 The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any required
documents to receive the grant for the purposes identified herein
SECTION 4 The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to accept and spend the
grant monies identified in this Resolution for the purposes set forth herein
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SECTION 5 The City Council hereby amends or supplements the City's Budget for
fiscal year 2005/2006 to appropriate the monies identified herein to pay for the retention
plan proposed by the City in support of its grant application The City Manager, or
designee, is authorized to implement the purpose of this section
SECTION 6 This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of February 2006
ATTEST
Cindy Mortesen, City
APPROVED AS
Mark D Henslex
Kelly McDowell, Mayor
Karl ,H Berger, Assi,5YanVCity Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING COUNCIL REPORT - JIM BOULGARIDES
AGENDA DESCRIPTION*
Consideration and possible action regarding the adoption of an urgency ordinance
prohibiting Animated Signs on a city wide basis (Fiscal Impact None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Discussion,
2) Adopt urgency ordinance by 4/5 vote prohibiting Animated Signs, and /or,
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
On January 3, 2006 the Planning and Building Safety Department received a building
permit application for a new twenty feet high monument sign that is to be constructed at
125 Sepulveda Boulevard The monument sign is to include an animated sign constructed
from Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that has the potential to be a traffic hazard on Sepulveda
Blvd
LED signs consist of light emitting diodes, similar to Christmas tree lights, which may flash in
different arrangements or sequences creating text or pictures that move or flash. Typically,
LED signs are controlled electronically through a control box or keyboard
(Continued on next page)
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1) Urgency Ordinance
FISCAL IMPACT-
Operating Budget
N/A
Amount Requested.
NIA
Account Number-
N/A
Appropriation Required:
_YES X NO
ORIGINATED BY- DATE.
Jim Boulgandes, City Council Member
REVIEWED Y 1k6
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BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (cont.)
El Segundo Municipal Code § 115- 18 -11(I) generally prohibits signs that flash, rotate,
pulsate, or move, such that they create a traffic hazard
I believe the LED sign proposed for 125 Sepulveda Boulevard impacts traffic safety and
affects driver and pedestrian safety on Sepulveda Boulevard I also believe these signs do
not necessarily contribute to a pleasing streetscape and that we need to explore a unified
sign plan for Sepulveda Boulevard Sepulveda Boulevard is our community face to the world
and we must carefully plan projects that impact the city's image I propose a moratorium on
signs which flash, rotate, scroll, or twinkle until a further study can be conducted that assures
the public's safety along Sepulveda Blvd
MORATORIUM
Attached is a draft ordinance which, if adopted by a four -fifths vote of the City Council, would
establish a moratorium against "Animated Signs" (as defined in the ordinance) in accordance
with Government Code § 65858
As an interim urgency ordinance under Government Code § 65858, the moratorium would be
effective for 45 days after the ordinance was adopted Note that this period may be extended
before its expiration for 10 months and fifteen days. The ordinance may again be extended for
another year (totaling a possible 2 year moratorium period), Such extensions also require a
four -fifths vote and public notice must be published and posted at least 10 days before a public
hearing pursuant to Government Code § 6061
Additionally, ten days before the initial 45 day period, or any extended time period, the City
Council must issue a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition
which led to the adoption of the ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PERMIT ISSUANCE
FOR ANIMATED SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF
FORTY -FIVE DAYS TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 15 -18
OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE.
The Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows
SECTION 1 This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Government Code § 65858
and other applicable laws
SECTION 2• Findings The El Segundo City Council finds, determines and
declares as follows
A The City can adopt and enforce all laws and regulations not in
conflict with the general laws and the City holds all rights and
powers established by state law
B. The City received an application (on January 3, 2006), and
anticipates additional applications, for installation of an Animated
Sign (as defined below) within the City
C The provisions of the City Municipal Code that may regulate
Animated Signs are inadequate and need review, study, and
revision The current provisions fail to fully address Animated
Signs and their impact on aesthetics, vehicle traffic and other,
related, public health, safety, and welfare concerns
D The City Council desires to evaluate and enhance the public works
and aesthetic standards regarding such Animated Signs, if
necessary
E While the City's codes do regulate construction of signs, the El
Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") does not define or fully regulate
Animated Signs These kinds of signs can affect traffic patterns,
produce light nuisances, affect property values, impair views, and
otherwise affect the public health, safety, and welfare
F The only identifiable regulation of Animated Signs is a January 11,
2001 Planning Commission determination that purports to affect
light emitting diode (or "LED ") signs on a city -wide basis That
decision imposed regulations for a LED sign as follows
Only white LED was permitted (red poses a traffic hazard),
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2 Only text was permitted for LED signs (no graphic images),
3 No flashing, scrolling, rolling or twinkling text was permitted —
the text must not be animated, and
4 The copy must be shown for at least fifteen (15) seconds
before it could be changed
G The Planning Commission's decision, however, was project specific
and did not establish objective standards of general application for
subsequent Animated Sign projects While a Planning Commission
determination can have great import in determining City policy, a
decision made by the Planning Commission for a particular project
cannot extend to the City's entire jurisdiction and constitute
regulation for all subsequent projects Such decision - making
authority lies exclusively with the City Council and should be
codified within the ESMC
H Without the enactment of this Ordinance, multiple applicants could
quickly receive entitlements for Animated Signs, posing a threat to
the public health, safety, and welfare
The City Council determines that the ESMC requires updating to
protect the public against health, safety, and welfare dangers
caused by multiple applicants each seeking permits for Animated
Signs The City needs additional time to prepare, evaluate and
adopt reasonable regulations for, without limitation, installing,
constructing, and placing Animated Signs within the City's
jurisdiction Such regulations must be applied in a
nondiscriminatory manner
In order to prevent frustration of these studies and the
implementation of new regulations, the public interest, health,
safety, and welfare require immediate enactment of this Ordinance
The absence of this Ordinance would impair the orderly and
effective implementation of contemplated ESMC amendments, and
any further authorization of these uses within the City during the
period of the moratorium may be in conflict with or may frustrate the
contemplated updates and revisions of the ESMC
K Based on the foregoing, the City finds that there is a current and
immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare and that
this Ordinance is necessary in order to protect the City from the
potential effects and impacts of uncoordinated and conflicting
regulations concerning the installation and operation of Animated
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Signs including, without limitation, potential threats to vehicle traffic,
aesthetic impacts, and other similar or related effects on property
values and the quality of life in the City's neighborhoods
L The City Council further finds that this moratorium is a matter of
local and City -wide importance and is not directed towards any
particular business that currently seeks to permission to install and
operate Animated Signs
M The City Council finds that this Ordinance is authorized by the
City's police powers The City Council further finds that the length
of the moratorium imposed by this Ordinance will not in any way
deprive any person of rights granted by state or federal laws,
because the moratorium is short in duration and essential to protect
the public health, safety and welfare
SECTION 3 Interim Regulations. The following provisions are adopted as
interim requirements for issuing permits pursuant to the El Segundo Municipal
Code for installation and operation of Animated Signs and any construction or
conversion in the City in conflict with these provisions is expressly prohibited
A Restricted Activities For a period of forty -five (45) days after
adoption of this Ordinance, the City will not issue a permit or land
use entitlement to any person for installing or operating Animated
Signs within the City The City Manager, or designee, must review
any application for a permit or land use entitlement to determine
compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance City staff,
including City boards and commissions, are directed to refrain from
accepting or processing any application for any land use
entitlement, including, without limitation, use permits, variances,
building permits, licenses and certificates of occupancy, necessary
for installing and operating Animated Signs within the City, and to
refrain from issuing any land use entitlement for any pending
applications already received These prohibitions will remain
effective for forty -five (45) days following adoption of this
Ordinance
B Definitions. In addition to the definitions contained in the El
Segundo Municipal Code, the following words and phrases will, for
the purposes of this Ordinance, be defined as follows, unless it is
clearly apparent from the context that another meaning is intended
Should any of the definitions be in conflict with the current
provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code, the following
definitions will prevail
5 "Animated Sign" means a sign with action or motion,
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flashing, or color changes requiring electrical energy, but not
including wind- actuated elements such as flags, banners, or
specialty items, and public service signs such as time and
temperature units
SECTION 4• If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable
SECTION 5 The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original
ordinances, make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this
meeting, and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law
SECTION 6 This Ordinance will become effective immediately upon adoption
pursuant to Government Code § 36937(b) for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health, safety, and welfare Pursuant to that statute, and
Government Code § 65858, this Ordinance is adopted by a four -fifths vote
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2006
ATTEST
Cindy Mortesen, Cit�CleIC
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2006
AGENDA HEADING- Council Reports
Consideration and possible action to re- appoint BIII Bue to the Golf Course Subcommittee
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION.
Recommendation — (1) Approve appointment of BIII Bue to the Golf Course Subcommittee, (2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION'
In October 2004, City Council appointed a Golf Course Subcommittee to work with the new
management company, Lane - Donovan, in transitioning the golf course from the previous
management company, Premier Golf Bill Bue was appointed at that time to serve In
December 2004, BIII had to withdraw from the committee for personal reasons, and John Van
Hook was appointed to replace him In December 2005, John Van Hook resigned from the
committee, because he was relocating to Florida Since then, Mr Bue has resolved his
personal issues and expressed an interest in resuming his position on the Golf Course
Subcommittee
The committee currently consists of Mayor Pro Tern John Gaines, Councilmember Carl
Jacobson, Debbie Bundy, from the Recreation and Parks Commission and Laura Freeman,
representing the Women's Club at the Lakes
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None
FISCAL IMPACT None
Operating Budget:
Amount Requested.
Account Number.
Project Phase-
Appropriation Required: —Yes —No
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING, Council Report-Mayor Kelly McDowell
AGENDA
Consideration and possible action to appoint the Mayor, City Manager, and Director of
Administrative Services to serve as board member, alternate board member, and substitute
alternate board member on the Independent Cities Risk Management Association (ICRMA)
governing board
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTIOW
(1) Adopt Resolution appointing the Mayor Kelly McDowell as the ICRMA primary
governing board member, City Manager Jeff Stewart as the alternate governing board
member and Director of Administrative Services Bret Plumlee as the substitute alternate
governing board member, (2) Alternatively discuss and take other action related to this
item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The bylaws of ICRMA require that an elected official be appointed by resolution to the
governing board of ICRMA, an alternate (may be a staff person) be appointed in the
primary member's absence, and a substitute alternate (may be a staff person) be appointed
to act in the primary and alternate member's absence Mayor Kelly McDowell and Bret
Plumlee are the current primary and alternate board members and Richard Hogate is the
substitute alternate board member This resolution will reappoint Kelly McDowell as the
governing board member, add Jeff Stewart as the alternate board member, and add Bret
Plumlee as the substitute alternate board member
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
Resolution to appoint specific representatives to ICRMA
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget:
Amount Requested-
Account Number
Project Phase.
Appropriation Required* _Yes X No
ORIGINATED BY DATE: S/ /
Kelly McD ayo
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ( "ICRMA ").
The City Council of the city of El Segundo resolves as follows
SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares as follows
A El Segundo is a member of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ( "ICRMA')
B Pursuant to the ICRMA By -laws and Joint Powers Agreement, the City Council may appoint
an elected official to the ICRMA Governing Board, an alternate for the elected official who
may be a City employee, and a substitute alternate who may also be a City employee
SECTION 2 Councilmember Kelly McDowell is appointed to serve on the ICRMA Governing Board
as the City's representative
SECTION 3 City Manager Jeff Stewart is appointed as the City's alternate representative and Director
of Administrative Services Bret Plumlee is appointed as the City's substitute alternate representative
SECTION 4 The individuals appointed by this Resolution are authorized to represent the City while
acting as ICRMA delegates Such authority includes the power to vote for the City on matters presented
to the ICRMA Governing Board These representatives are directed to keep the City Council regularly
informed regarding ICRMA proceedings
SECTION 5 This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7`s day of February, 2006
ATTEST
Cindy Mortesen, City CLei
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Kelly McDowell, Mayor
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ATTEST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO I
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, Calif orma, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Resolution
No was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the
Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 7th day of February, 2006, and the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING, COUNCIL REPORT— KELLY MCDOWELL
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action directing staff to start the process of amending the
provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) to limit the height of buildings to two -
stories and 30 feet (Fiscal Impact None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION,
1) Direct staff to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to limit the height of buildings to two -
stories and 30 feet, and /or,
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
The Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) allows buildings to be constructed to two - stories and 30
feet or three - stories and 45 feet in height Buildings constructed to the maximum height of
three - stories maybe out of character with the adjacent or surrounding buildings An example
of this is occurring at 426 Main Street The budding currently under construction at this
location is three - stories and has a maximum height of 39 feet at the rear Although, it is
below the maximum height of 45 feet allowed for a three -story building in the downtown, it is
still out of character with the surrounding buildings on Main Street.
I propose that staff begin the process to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to remove the
provision that allows buildings to be built to a maximum height of three - stories and 45 feet,
thus allowing only two- stories and 30 feet maximum height in the downtown
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget.
N/A
Amount Requested.
N/A
Account Number:
N/A
Appropriation Required
_YES X NO
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