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2007 MAR 06 - CC PACKETlit R iT A� AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 portions of the Meeting 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 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) 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 onor to the meetmq and thev do not exceed five (5) minutes in lenqth In compliance With the Americans with Dasabintl @s 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, MARCH 6, 2007 - 5:00 P.M. Next Resolution #4505 Next Ordinance #1406 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 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 ii CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 2 matters 1 City of El Segundo v 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No BC319034 2 City of El Segundo vs City of Los Angeles, et al LASC No BS094279 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -0- potential case (no further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -0- matter 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 SPECIAL MATTERS: -0- matter 2 Uu2 1 ^J J xFKIT 1 � fF AGENDA i 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 portions of the Meeting 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 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) 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 Drior to the meeting and thev 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, MARCH 6, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. 7 :00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION — Pastor Brandon Cash, Oceanside Christian Fellowship PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councllmember BIII Fisher Next Resolution #4505 Next Ordinance #1406 UU3 PRESENTATIONS - (a) Proclamation recognizing both trees and the young people of our community for the important roles they play in improving our hometown quality of life and proclaiming March 10, 2007 as California Arbor Day 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 pnor 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 Recommendation - Approval B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding the City of El Segundo monument signs, walls, and landscaping design and location at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard (northeast and northwest corners). Applicant: Mar Ventures, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: None) Recommendation - (1) Approve the proposed City of El Segundo monument signs, walls and landscaping design at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4 004 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 2558048 to 2558272 on Register No. 10 in the total amount of $1,703,895.44 and Wire Transfers from 2/9107 through 2/22/07 in the total amount of $1,411,801.78. 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. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2007. Recommendation — Approval 4. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an agreement with Thomas Properties Group, Inc. for funding of enhancements to the Athletic Facility project at 2201 E. Mariposa Avenue; approval of a change order to the existing construction contract with Ohno Construction, Inc. for construction of improved fencing, perimeter landscaping, gate structures and colored concrete at the Athletic Facility and an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with RJM Design Group for additional design services rendered during the design of the Athletic Facility. (Fiscal Impact = $600,000 estimated Change Order amount plus amendment amount) Recommendation -- (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Thomas Properties Group, Inc (TPG) in a form as approved by the City Attorney for funding of Athletic Facility Enhancements in the estimated amount of $610,000, (2) Appropriate funds provided by the TPG agreement to the Athletic Facility Project, (3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Change Order Number 1 to the existing Public Works Agreement with Ohno Construction Company in the estimated amount of $540,000 to provide improved fencing, perimeter landscaping, gate structures and colored concrete at the Athletic Facility, (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc in the amount of $61,155, (5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item 5 UUJ 5. Consideration and possible action to enter into a contract with Transmission Clinic, Inc. for automobile transmission repair and maintenance services for City - owned vehicles. (Fiscal Impact: $15,000) Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement in a form as approved by the City Attorney with Transmission Clinic, Inc for automobile transmission repair and maintenance services for City -owned vehicles in an amount to not exceed $15,000, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of a Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Wildan for providing an interim Senior Planner to continue to replace the vacancy of the Senior Planner position. (Fiscal Impact: $88,477 — Funding for the services are included in the 2006 -2007 budget. No additional appropriations are necessary.) Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement as to form approved by the City Attorney, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 7. Consideration and possible action regarding the City's position on AB 889 (Lieu) a bill creating a Green Line Construction Authority, with the sole purpose of connecting the Metro Green Line to Los Angles International Airport. Recommendation — (1) Approve resolution supporting the passage of AB 889, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA F. NEW BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding the renaming of the Library's Matsui International Co., Inc. Meeting Room to a new name: The Friends of the Library Meeting Room. (Fiscal Impact: None) Recommendation — (1) Approve the recommendation by the Library Board of Trustees and the Recreation and Parks Commission to rename the Matsui International Co., Inc, Meeting Room to the Friends of the Library Meeting Room, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY 006 I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fisher - Council Member Jacobson — Council Member Boulgarides — Mayor Pro Tom Busch - Mayor McDowell — 9. Consideration and possible action authorizing staff to negotiate with NRG Associates regarding reimbursement for costs associated with the City- initiated zone change for the parcel at 301 Vista Del Mar Avenue (NRG Facility). (Fiscal Impact: None) Recommendation — Authorize staff to complete negotiations with NRG for an agreement that would provide for the reimbursement of costs associated with the City - initiated zone change for the parcel located at 301 Vista Del Mar Avenue, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions 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 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 confernng 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 A7 REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) ADJOURNMENT POSTED DATE TIME J� 220 i NAME 0 u rortamationc Citp of celrf 6plunbc, California WHEREAS, Arbor Day was founded by J Sterling Morton and first celebrated in the United States in 1872 as a special day for the planting of trees. In the State of California, Arbor Day has been observed since 1911 to enhance appreciation and knowledge of the State's natural wonders WHEREAS, El Segundo Arbor Day celebrations have been presented annually since 1988 by local youth, and as a result of our City's commitment to its community forest, El Segundo was named a Tree City USA in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a time to recognize the value of our community's trees that clean the air, reduce noise, absorb smells, produce life sustaining oxygen, prevent erosion, help conserve energy and water, increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, beautify our community, and wherever trees are planted, they are a source of joy and spiritual renewal that bring people together as neighbors. WHEREAS, On March 10, 2007 at 9 00 a.m. in observance of California Arbor Day, TREE MUSKETEERS and 500 volunteers, tall and small, will plant 139 trees in the Impenal Highway median strip to create a green noise and pollution barrier between Los Angeles International Airport and El Segundo and to beautify the northern gateway to our city NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, Join with communities across the State of California in proclaiming March 10, 2007 as California Arbor Day and invite all citizens to plant trees with the TREE MUSKETEERs on that day, and to honor both trees and the young people of our community for the important roles they play in improving our hometown quality of life. iY 000 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION' Consideration and possible action regarding the City of El Segundo monument signs, walls, and landscaping design and location at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard (northeast and northwest corners) Applicant Mar Ventures, Inc (Fiscal Impact None) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the proposed City of El Segundo monument signs, walls and landscaping design at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, and /or, Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. On March 15, 2005, the City Council approved the Plaza El Segundo Development Project The conditions of approval (Condition No 10) required that the applicant, Mar Ventures, return to the City Council for review and approval of the design of a monument sign that would be placed at the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue that would announce the entrance to the City Additionally, the condition of approval requires that the sign be designed in a manner that is compatible with the design of the Master Sign Program for the Plaza El Segundo development project and that the sign be constructed and maintained by the applicant (Continued on next page ) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. 1 Site Plan and Elevations of the Proposed City of El Segundo Sign FISCAL IMPACT: None Operating Budget- N/A Amount Requested, N/A Account Number: NIA Project Phase. N/A Appropriation Required: _ Yes X No ORIGINATED BY- DATE. Gary Chicots, Interim Director of Planning and Building Safety 1 V 1 Page 2 STAFF REPORT: March 6, 2007 BACKGROUND &DISCUSSION' °O�t as defined by EI Segundo Municipal ns or ground signs (interchangeable terms) where the Monument 1 are signs that have a solid base that is attached to a building, Code § is ,n contact with or close to the ground. bottom of the sign signs mounted on three we witthalndmdual bronze The proposed design includes three si9The sign would be made _ The proposed design includes a wawall height Travertine marble with a concrete cap walls that are 2' -4'/2 in height length and the channel letters flush mounted to woe walls roximately 38 feet in 5 18- the height flanked on either side by The middle wall is apP undo Municipal Code § roximately 19 feet in length EI Seg n ht with a maximum size of 150 includes a 14 '�a concrete cap to 6 feet m height by 9 wing walls are apP round signs up ermitted with an Adminlstrauisng an permits monument or g round signs can be p Ing walls with the words square feet Taller monument w g also be located on the 0 "ROSECRANS AVENUE" on The sign on the middle wall would have the words "CI Oro' 11L EL SEGUN DO" Permit Signs would wall and the wor °EL SEGUN enlarged letter O on the left wing the lettenng " is 6 inches in height, The "SEPULVEDAw wall The eRDing „CITY OF letter "S" which is 19 inches in height the right wing r and "ROSEGRANS AVENUE" is 6 'h inches in is 11 inches in height except for the enlarged square feet lettering for ,SEPULVEDA BOULEVARDro osed signs isle ss than 3 sq signs and the walls height The total sign area for all three p p ecified in El Segundo The signs would be lit by flush mounted vth „e Iocat on regal ements sp s,g )(lures, The are attached to would be and 15 -2 -6 in that they will be located le equ ement5 feet from minim they 15 -1 l-8(j) Municipal Code §§ "Canary Island the property line and would meet the 15 -foot corner visibility triangle name lighting similar to what is Van includes mature specimen Phoenix Cananensis trees are witfiin the Edison Thep signs and landscaping Date Palm ") to be located behind location of the hs'g walls with uPsland Date Palms is limited installed in Continental park Therefore, the height of the Canary easement for the p i ht of the palms will be variable because of this st pow that trees or structures cannot be closer than 61fferett below the loaves Will p Edison 's d power lines above. The Canary Island Date point of the Edson p where the trees will be p throughout on the trunk height used restriction and the variation in the topograP y plant palette being be approximately 22 to 25 feet which s climate mate and the p lanted in front of the Palms are compatible with El Segundo roundcover or lawn wee tndcover is selected, the undo development Low 9 lants If g the Plaza El Seg maintained and compatble wan details za El Ith the walls to ensure that the signs are not obscured by p applicant will use a groundcover that will be easily Segundo development plant palette Staff will review the final landscaping P material and design development that was reviewed and n of the sign and the walls to which it is attached are consistent The colors, ma ram for the Plaza El Segundo with the Master Sign Program Building Safety Depart ant nt site useoearth tonesrand fneu al approved by the Planning undo develop n colors and materials of structures throughout the Plaza El S. the area north of Park colors and are designed to be compatible with the architectural desig Way, the area south of Park Place, and the area east of Allied WaY) the buildings in each of the three areas of the Phase I development Place and west of Allied Oil STAFF REPORT: March 6, 2007 Page 3 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont. The freestanding pylon signs structures for the area north of Park Place and west of Allied Way use stone veneers with a smooth stucco base and concrete cap The freestanding pylon sign structures for the area south of Park Place use travertine and brick or travertine and painted metal The freestanding pylon sign structures for the area east of Allied Way use painted metal and steel The low monument sign structures along Park Place use Travertine marble with individual channel letters sitting on a horizontal metal shelf The low monument sign structures and the freestanding pylon sign structures for the area south of Park Place have similar elements to the proposed design for the City entry monument sign Planning and Budding Safety Department staff thinks the design, colors and materials of the City entry monument sign is compatible with the approved signs in the Master Sign Program A monument sign, walls, and landscaping with a mirror image design is proposed on Chevron property on the northwest corner of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard Potential easement restrictions on the Chevron property because of Chevron underground lines and /or the Edison power lines may affect the precise site plan layout but the colors, materials and design of the walls and signs would not be affected Building permits are required for the signs, walls, and landscaping and electrical permits are required for the lighting Planning and Building Safety staff will review the plans for compliance with all applicable regulations The applicant will fund, construct and maintain the signs, walls, landscaping, and lighting once it is approved Conclusion Planning and Building Safety Department staff recommends approval of the proposed design, colors and materials of the signs, the wall design, colors and materials, the landscaping, and the lighting for the northeast corner and the northwest corner of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard P Planning & Building Safety K]IMPlazaESCitySigrCCReport doc 012 ��� . � .�� � �� t `_� t R �� � f , "' r� �* ��,� +,� e.. ,�., � •� .. z .w.� � =.... �,7, �Y � x �� /�� \�_ r �� 1 � a � r 2 � 4� r, � R tr �!�; ,� ..] 5x� /1 K�`..'� ^era, �. ` \�,�.y � �y� � �� \� ^:... _ �f�, i� ��R: fi. 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Date Z J6 -vl Date U / to 1,411,801.78 Information on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo 1 i8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 - 5 00 P M 5 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Busch - Present Council Member Boulgandes - Present — arrived at 5 02 p m Council Member Fisher - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 - NONE 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 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No BC319034 City of El Segundo vs City of Los Angeles, et al LASC No BS094279 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -2- potential case (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) -0- matter SPECIAL MATTERS -0- matter Council recessed at 6 50 p m MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE NO 1 Ui9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 - 7 00 P M 7 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7 00 p m INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, El Segundo Foursquare Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgarides PRESENTATIONS — (a) Mayor McDowell presented a Proclamation in recognition of the retirement of Art and Lisa Miltenberger, owners of the El Segundo Bakery (b) Community Cable presentation of promotional video for the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation's inaugural municipal 'Eddy Award' competition that resulted in the City of El Segundo being selected as - The Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Busch - Present Council Member Boulgarides - Present Council Member Fisher - 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 Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE NO 2 U6.V Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing on the operating and capital outlay requests up to $314,000 in the existing Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) account by the Chief of Police The grant requires that expenditures will be utilized to supplement "front line law enforcement" (includes hiring officers, funding special enforcement details, and purchasing equipment) (Fiscal Impact $314,000 from COPS grant fund) Mayor McDowell stated this Is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the operating and capital outlay requests up to $314,000 In the existing Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) account by the Chief of Police The grant requires that expenditures will be utilized to supplement "front line law enforcement" (Includes hiring officers, funding special enforcement details, and purchasing equipment) (Fiscal Impact $314,000 from COPS grant fund) Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and one written communication had been received by City Clerk's Office David Cummings, Police Chief, gave a report Mayor Pro Tem Busch requested staff report back regarding the status of the vehicle license plate scanning equipment MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to close the Public Heanna MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Busch to adopt Resolution No 4504 providing for the implementation of the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program MOTION PASSED BY UNANNIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 C UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration and possible action to authorize the Fire Department to retain the services of Emergency Planning Consultants to consult in the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City Additionally, to approve a professional services agreement with Emergency Planning Consultants in the amount of $15,000 to consult in the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City (Fiscal Impact $15,000) Kevin Smith, Fire Chief, gave a report MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to authorize the Fire Department to retain the services of Emergency Planning Consultants to consult in the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No 3698 with Emergency Planning Consultants in the amount of $15,000 in a form as approved by the City Attorney MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 D REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE NO 3 021 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 3 Approved Warrant Numbers 2557789 to 2558047 on Register No 9 in the total amount of $886,097 89 and Wire Transfers from 1/26/2007 through 2/8/2007 in the total amount of $1,708,346 33 Authorized staff to release Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks, checks released early due to contracts or agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers. 4 Approved regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2007 Approved Contract Change Orders and the purchase of map cases and pylon monument signs for the Douglas Street Metro Green Line Station In conjunction with construction of the Douglas Street Gap Closure Project (Fiscal Impact. $309,640 08) Authorized the Director of Public Works to execute Change Order Numbers 10, 15, 16 and 17 to the existing Public Works Agreement with SEMA Construction, Inc In the total amount of $283,936 56 Authorized the issuance of purchase order to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the amount of $25,703 52 for the purchase of map cases and decorative Metro pylons for the Green Line Station Authorized a member of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee to attend the 2007 University of California, Davis Airport Noise and Air Quality Symposium from March 4- 7, 2007 (Fiscal Impact ($1,900) MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 5 and 6 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA F NEW BUSINESS 7 Consideration and possible action regarding a modification to an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of beer, wine and alcohol (Type 47) at an existing restaurant ('Tavern on Main ") located at 121 -123 Main Street, EA No 729 and AUP No 06 -07 Applicant Kristian Krieger (Fiscal Impact None) Gary Chicots, Interim Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a report Council consensus not to protest the issuance of a modification of a Type 47 ABC license at 121- 123 Main Street 8 Consideration and possible action regarding a modification of a new Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for a new restaurant under construction ( "Marmalade Cafe ") at a new shopping center (Plaza El Segundo) located at 2008 -2014 E Park Place, EA No 739 and AUP No 07 -01 Applicant Marmalade Inc AKA Marmalade Cafe (Fiscal Impact None) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE NO 4 022 Gary Chlcots, Interim Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a report Council consensus not to protest the Issuance of new Type 47 and Type 58 ABC licenses at 2008- 2014 E Park Place 9 Consideration and possible action regarding the City of El Segundo's housing unit allocation of the draft Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) (Fiscal Impact None) Gary Chlcots, Interim Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a report Kim Christensen, Planning Manager, responded to Council questions Council consensus to receive and file the draft Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation for the City of El Segundo, Direct staff to prepare an appeal of El Segundo's RHNA Allocation, Direct staff to prepare a revision for El Segundo's RHNA Allocation G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fisher— NONE Council Member Jacobson — NONE Council Member Boulgarides — NONE Mayor Pro Tern Busch - 10 Consideration and possible action to establish a 90 -day ad hoc committee to consider and make recommendations regarding the appropriate utilization of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) right -of -way located west of Hlllcrest Avenue, between Imperial Highway and Grand Avenue (Fiscal Impact None) Council consensus to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Busch and Council Member Jacobson along with Dick Croxall and Peter Lewis, community members, to a 90 -day ad hoc committee regarding potential utilization of DWP right -of -way MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Mayor Po Tem Busch announced the upcoming "Trees to the Sea" event scheduled for Arbor Day, March 10, 2007 Also March 5, 2007 Red Cross Blood Drive for former Mayor Pro Tern John Gaines, at EI Segundo Moose Lodge Call 1- 800 -GIVE LIFE to set up an appointment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE NO 5 023 Mayor McDowell — NONE 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 Dave Burns, resident, expressed security concerns regarding the potential utilization of the DWP right -of -way MEMORIALS — Kathy Keane, Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Torrance ADJOURNMENT at 7 50 p m Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE NO 6 024 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA HEADING: Consent Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an agreement with Thomas Properties Group, Inc for funding of enhancements to the Athletic Facility project at 2201 E Mariposa Avenue; approval of a change order to the existing construction contract with Ohno Construction, Inc for construction of improved fencing, perimeter landscaping, gate structures and colored concrete at the Athletic Facility and an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with RJM Design Group foradditional design services rendered during the design of the Athletic Facility (Fiscal Impact = $600,000 Estimated Change Order amount plus amendment amount) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1 Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Thomas Properties Group, Inc (TPG) in a form as approved by the City Attorney for funding of Athletic Facility Enhancements in the estimated amount of $610,000, 2. Appropriate funds provided by the TPG agreement to the Athletic Facility Project, 3 Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Change Order Number 1 to the existing Public Works Agreement with Ohno Construction Company in the estimated amount of $540,000 to provide improved fencing, perimeter landscaping, gate structures and colored concrete at the Athletic Facility; 4 Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc in the amount of $61,155, and 5. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: Provided on following page ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: FISCAL IMPACT: Capital Improvement Program: Operating Budget: Amount Requested: Account Number. Project Phase: Aouroornation Reauired: None $4,725,000 N/A $4,725,000 + $610,000 (estimated) _ $5,335,000 (estimated) 301 -400- 8202 -8998 Approval of change order and amendment Yes, $550,007 in TPG Agreement Reimbursements DATE: 3/J 7 Steve Finton, Director of Public Works DATE: Manager March 6, 2007 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (continued) Page 2 of 4 On December 5, 2006, the City entered into a Public Works Agreement with Ohno Construction Company, Inc for construction of the Athletic Facility at 2201 E. Manposa Avenue During the bid process, the bid solicitation requested bids for Base Bid Items and Additive Alternate Bid Items Base Bid Items are the base or essential project components and Additive Alternate Bid Items are non - essential aesthetic enhancements. A bid in this format provided the City flexibility to add non - essential work if bid prices were low of if additional funding was secured. The contract awarded to Ohno Construction Company included all Base Bid Items and one Additive Alternate Bid Item in the total amount of $4,560,387 30 City Council also authorized a construction contingency in the amount of $164,612 70 for additional work required due to potential unforeseen conditions The base protect included in the current contract includes the following items of work. TPG Agreement — Funding for Change Order (Enhancements) TPG is currently developing 27 acres of vacant land north and east of the Athletic Facility TPG is planning an office /hotel /retail development with a high -end corporate architectural appearance. TPG has indicated that the fencing and perimeter landscaping in the City's current contract will conflict with the architectural theme proposed for their adjacent development To better coordinate the Athletic Facility project with TPGs's adjacent development, TPG has offered to fund enhancements that will provide a higher -end look to the perimeter of the facility Those improvements include steel fencing in lieu of chain link, a higher -end perimeter landscape pallet in lieu of grass and an overhead gateway structure. These items were included as Additive Alternate Items in the original bid, but were not included in the contract with Ohno Construction due to funding constraints TPG has agreed to reimburse the City for all costs related to construction of the items shown in Table 1 Escalations Bids submitted must be honored by bidders for 60 days after the bid opening date The 60- day period expired on January 22, 2007. Ohno Construction has indicated that escalations will be required by subcontractors performing the additional work. Staff is working with the contractor to negotiate escalations At the time of the Council Agenda deadline, staff had not yet determined the extent of escalations It is recommended that Council approve the agreement with TPG in the amount of the actual cost of improvements shown in Table 1 Staff is anticipating an escalation in the amount of $60,000 bringing the estimated Agreement amount to $610,000 Any escalations will be funded by TPG. March 6, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Al Overhead Entry Gateway 1 I LS 1 $173,000-1 I X Structure L1 8' Chain Iink Fencing L6 20' Shdmg Chainlink Gate - 6--- -- Additional Cost to Furnish and C1 Install 8' Tubular Steel Fencing - in lieu of chain link -- - --- - - - - - -- - --- - - - - -- - - -- - Additional Cost to Furnish and C2 Install Tubular Steel Sliding - - - H3 Gate in Lieu of Chain Link H2 24' Brown Trunk Phoenix - -- - Dactylifera "Med Jool" - - -- --- -- - 6--- -- drown Trunk A 16' wn - - B- --- n Trunk - - - - -- -- - -- 18' rowunk - -- - - ----- 2 _ C 20' Brown Trunk - - - - -- - --- -- -- ---- - -- - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- D 158 -22-'Brown-Trunk E 24' Brown Trunk - - - H3 - - - - -- -- - -- - 1 gal_ Container Planting_ - -- H4 3" Mulch 16,920 SF H5 90 -Day Maintenance on 1,730 I LF I _ - -_ -$ 75,2551 -A---- 20 LF 4f $ 1,800 jl X X 1,730 I LF I $129,750* I I X 20 I LF I $ 12,000* 4 EA 6 EA - 6--- -- - -- E----A - -- - - - - -- - - - 2 -- - - -- EA - -- - - ----- 2 _- X 4,641 -EA ___ EA 158 CY $ 2,500* 1 1 X Total $550,007* Total TPG Cost with estimated $60,000 escalation $610,000* 77,055 533,000* 'IJnce may be escalated due expiration of 50 -day bid consideration period Cost Savings to Citv Items L1 and L6 are base bid items already Included In the existing contract with Ohno Construction Company All other Items of work to be funded by TPG are enhancements Included In the original bid as Additive Alternate Bid Items but not Included in the contract The Inclusion of Items L1 and L6 in the agreement with TPG provides a cost savings to the City in the amount of $77,055 * X --$--8,40-0 * $ 13,200 -- -- - X 13,800* - -- - - -- - - ------ X $ 4,800* _- X ------- -- ---- - $ 5,000* X $ 55,692* X $ 16,590* X $ 2,500* 1 1 X Total $550,007* Total TPG Cost with estimated $60,000 escalation $610,000* 77,055 533,000* 'IJnce may be escalated due expiration of 50 -day bid consideration period Cost Savings to Citv Items L1 and L6 are base bid items already Included In the existing contract with Ohno Construction Company All other Items of work to be funded by TPG are enhancements Included In the original bid as Additive Alternate Bid Items but not Included in the contract The Inclusion of Items L1 and L6 in the agreement with TPG provides a cost savings to the City in the amount of $77,055 March 6, 2007 Change Order Page 4 of 4 Change Order Number 1 will add to the contract with Ohno Construction Company all Additive Alternate Bid Items funded through the TPG agreement ($533,000 estimate) Additionally, the Change Order will include architectural colored concrete in the plaza and viewing areas as recommended by the design consultant The consultant strongly recommends the colored concrete to provide a warming effect to the plaza and viewing areas The $5,724 additional cost will be funded by the City The TPG work plus the colored concrete brings the estimated cost of Change Order Number 1 to nearly $540,000 and the total contract to $5,100,000 The cost escalations addressed earlier will affect the actual cost of the change order It is recommended that City Council authorize the execution of Change Order Number 1 in the amount ultimately negotiated by staff for the items in Table 1 Any cost escalations will be funded by TPG Amendment to Agreement with RJM Design Group On February 7, 2006, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group (RJM) in the amount of $190,950 for the design of the Athletic Facility The scope of the original design contract addressed a simpler project with natural turf When the contract was executed, it was acknowledged that additional design work may be required at additional expense if elements such as synthetic grass or architectural enhancements were added Through later consultation with the Athletic Field Task Force, synthetic turf and ornamental metalwork were added to the design effort Additionally, a topographic survey and interim grading plans were required to take advantage of TPG's offer to place fill sods on the site to facilitate drainage These efforts required RJM to perform additional engineering and design work at additional expense The recommended amendment to RJM's current agreement would provide reimbursement for services rendered in the amount of $61,155 bringing the total Agreement amount to $252,105. Status Construction has been underway since January 24, 2007, The contractor has completed grading operations and is working on budding foundations, utilities and drainage Completion is estimated for late July 2007 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action to enter into a contract with Transmission Clinic, Inc for automobile transmission repair and maintenance services for City -owned vehicles (Fiscal Impact $15,000) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1 Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement in a form as approved by the City Attorney with Transmission Clinic, Inc for automobile transmission repair and maintenance services for City -owned vehicles in an amount to not exceed $15,000 2. Alternatively discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: The Equipment Maintenance Division maintains an inventory of over 350 units including 130 pieces of rolling stock and 220 pieces of miscellaneous equipment (i.e., generators, mowers, compressors, etc) and The majority of the City's rolling stock is comprised of light duty sedans, pick -up trucks and SUVs Specialized units such as fire trucks, backhoes, shuttle busses, dump trucks and tractor loaders make up the remainder of the fleet (Continued on next page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None FISCAL IMPACT: Operating Budget: $15,000 Amount Requested: $15,000 Account Number: 001 - 102- 0000 -0803 Project Phase: N/A Appropriation Required: No ORIGINAT B DATE: Z/Z-7 /6 7 Steve Flntof3,AJrector of Public Works ! / F �k1 022 5 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of a Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Wllldan for providing an interim Senior Planner to continue to replace the vacancy of the Senior Planner position (Fiscal Impact $88,477 — Funding for the services are Included In the 2006 -2007 budget No additional appropriations are necessary) COUNCIL ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement as to form approved by the City Attorney, and /or, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND $ DISCUSSION: The Senior Planner position in the Planning and Building Safety Department became vacant in February 2006 The Planning and Building Safety Department filled the position by retaining consultant services from Willdan Associates that included a part time interim Senior Planner to fill the vacancy and in addition retained a part-time Associate Planner (until September 2006) to address special projects because of the Department's high volume of work assignments The recruitment process to fill the Senior Planner vacancy is (Continued on next page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: 1) Scope of Services FISCAL IMPACT: $88,477 Operating Budget: $216,403 Amount Requested: $88,477 Account Number: 2402 -4101 ($39,514) 2403 -4101 ($48,963) Appropriation Required. _YES X NO ORIGINATED BY' DATE: ✓f� L0' 2.? -7-4 7 Gary D Chicots, In rim Director of Planning and Budding Safety r Lior'8 STAFF REPORT: March 6, 2007 Page 2 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.) underway, however, the Planning and Building Safety Department does not anticipate filling the vacancy until late in the fiscal year due to limited availability of qualified applicants The Planning and Building Safety Department proposes to continue to fill the position with an Interim Senior Planner Staff anticipates a permanent Senior Planner would be hired by May 2007 Since the current position is being filled with less than a full time staff person (32 hours a week), the Planning and Budding Safety Department anticipates the additional hours would be used to provide for the transition of staff and to focus staff efforts on completing long -term planning projects that are currently on hold Wllldan fees are $90 1hour for a Senior Planner The cost for an interim Senior Planner based upon a rate of $90 /hour at 32 hours per week for a period of 31 weeks for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2006/2007 (from March 2007 through September 28, 2007) is $89,280 Staff proposes to fund the interim Senior Planner through salary savings from two positions, the vacancy of the Senior Planner and the vacancy of the Plans Examiner, as well as funding through the existing reimbursement agreement with Mar Ventures that pays for planning services for their 14 -acre project on the northern portion of the Corporate Campus site, an upcoming project at 1700 Grand Avenue, and the Plaza El Segundo Phase II project Recruitment for the Plans Examiner position is anticipated to follow the Senior Planner recruitment with the position filled by late June 2007 The table below indicates the cost of the contract position and the money that is available to pay for the contract service through salary savings The actual amount of salary savings that will be utilized will be less than the maximum amount shown based upon the amount of costs covered by the above - mentioned reimbursement agreement COST OF CONTRACT PLANNING STAFF Cost of interim Senior Planner ($90 /hr x 992 hrs (31 weeks)' $ 89,280 Remaining Unspent Funding From Existing Contract -$803 TOTAL REQUESTED $88,477 SAVINGS FROM VACANT POSITIONS Salary savings for Senior Planner ($54 88 /hr x 720 hrs)2 $ 39,514 Salary savings for Plans Examiner ($49 16 /hr x 996 hrs)3 $ 48,963 TOTAL $88,477 t 992 hours are calculated by assuming a work schedule of eight hours a day, four days a week for 31 weeks until approximately September 28, 2007 2 720 hours are calculated by assuming a work schedule of 40 hours per week for 18 weeks through April 6, 2007 Prior funding for the Senior Planner position has only expended funds up until December 4, 2006 The position has been vacant since January 30, 2006 3 996 hours are calculated by assuming a work schedule of 40 hours per week for 25 weeks through June 22, 2007. Prior funding for the Plans Examiner position has only expended funds up until January 1, 2007 The position has been vacant since January 1, 2006 P %Planning & Building Safety\Consultant Ping Services %Willdan ServicesQO06- 2007\2007 03 06 Interim Senior !1 Planner CCReport doc V 2 : SCOPE OF SERVICES The tasks that may be performed by Wdidan In providing permit processing and other planning services to the City of El Segundo, Include the following • Conduct protect site visits and communicate directly with applicants regarding the specific requirements and /or Information necessary to process applications, • Review and determine completeness of applications received, • Review proposed development plans for compliance with City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and any applicable design guidelines or Specific Plan requirements, • Review proposed development plans for conformance to the City's development policies and standards contained In the General plan and Zoning Ordinance, respectively, • Coordinate the City's Interdepartmental review of proposed protects, • Meet with applicants to discuss their protects and any suggested design changes, as necessary, • Prepare Initial Studies and Negative Declarations or Mitigated Negative Declarations pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), • Process Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Subsequent EIRs, Supplemental EIRs, or EIR Addendums prepared by other consultants, • Prepare staff reports, Including conditions of approval and recommendations, for consideration and action by the Planning Commission and City Council, • Prepare Planning Commission and City Council resolutions and /or ordinances related to proposed development protects and CEQA document certification, • Prepare and coordinate the posting, publication and mailing of all required public notices, • Coordinate the distribution of protect- related documents to outside agencies, as required, • Schedule and assist In conducting public workshops /EIR scopmg meetings, as deemed necessary, • Schedule and assist in conducting public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council, • Coordinate the preparation and filing of all required notices with the State Clearinghouse and /or County Clerk, • Respond to public Inquiries for zoning and other planning related Information and otherwise assist with the operation of the City's one stop permit center, and • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Planning Manager ()J0 P \Planning & Braiding Safety \Wdldan Scope of Services doc EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration of possible action regarding the City's position on AB 889 (Lieu) a bill creating a Green Line Construction Authority, with the sole purpose of connecting the Metro Green Line to Los Angeles International Airport RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Approve resolution supporting the passage of AB 889, (2) Alternately, discuss and take other action related to this Item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: In 1988 the City Council adopted resolution No 3514 supporting the extension of the Metro Green Line and preparation of environmental documents for the extension forthe LAX - Marina segment In 1994, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved an EIR /EIS and a Statement of Overriding Considerations to construct a Metro Green Line Northern Extension to LAX and beyond to Marina del Rey This alignment was included in MTA's Long Range Transit Plan (LRTP) Due to subsequent funding constraints during the 1990s, the extension was never constructed and LAX was never connected into the regional rail network With LAX currently involved in developing a new master plan and MTA preparing a new five- year plan, a number of determined federal, state and local elected officials have formed "The Green Line Coalition" to ensure the extension is finally funded and constructed With that objective in mind, Coalition member Assemblyman Ted Lieu has introduced AB 889 This bill will establish the Metro Green Line Construction Authority for the purpose of awarding and overseeing final design and construction contracts for completion of the coastal extension of the Green Line including an initial segment to the Los Angeles International Airport ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 1 Resolution of City Council supporting AB 889 (Lieu) 2 Copies of AB 889 (Lieu) and current bill status 3 Green Line Coalition support documents IMPACT: Operating Budget. Amount Requested: Account Number: Project Phase: Yes X_ No ORIGINATED BY: DATE: Bill Crowe, Agsjstant City Manager DATE: City Manager 7 031 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB 889 (LIEU) THAT ESTABLISHES A CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE METRO GREEN LINE LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INITIAL SEGMENT TO LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The City Council resolves as follows Section 1 The City Council finds and declares as follows A In 1988 the City Council adopted Resolution No 3514 supporting the extension of the Metro Green Line including a LAX - Marina segment B The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary international traveler's gateway to Southern California, yet it lacks direct rail transit access for business and recreational travelers The absence of this crucial link in the regional transportation system forces travelers into private automobiles resulting in further congestion on already overburdened freeway and arterial highway systems C The Metro Green Line system is the only mass transit rail line serving Gateway and South Bay communities However, when the Green Line was constructed in the mid -1990s it was terminated roughly two miles south of LAX D The Green Line Coalition has been established to finally extend the truncated rail line to LAX airport The extension would run from the current terminus at Aviation Blvd and 1 -105 to stations at Aviation and Century boulevards and Lincoln and Sepulveda boulevards Extension of the Green Line to LAX would help alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and provide a convenient alternative to private automobile for LAX travelers and employees SECTION 2 The City Council of the City of El Segundo supports the objectives of The Green Line Coalition to finish the Metro Green Line by extending it through LAX thereby providing direct transit access for airport travelers and employees. SECTION 3 The City Council of the City of El Segundo supports AB 889 a bill to establish a Metro Green Line construction authority to ensure the extension of the Green Line into LAX SECTION 4 The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of the City, and make a record of proceedings of the City Council in the Minutes of the Meeting at which same is passed and adopted, 032 SECTION 5 This Resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and will remain effective until repealed or is superseded by subsequent resolutions or by ordinance PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6T" day of March, 2007 ATTEST City Clerk Kelly McDowell, Mayor City of El Segundo APPROVED S T� f�Rf41 i f By f Attorney G' 033 AB 889 Assembly Bill - Status Page 1 of 1 CURRENT BILL STATUS MEASURE A B No 889 AUTHOR(S) Lieu (Coauthor Senator Oropeza) TOPIC Metro Green Line Construction Authority HOUSE LOCATION ASM TYPE OF BILL Active Non - Urgency Non - Appropriations Majority Vote Required State - Mandated Local Program Fiscal Non -Tax Levy LAST HIST ACT DATE 02/22/2007 LAST HIST ACTION Read first time To print TITLE An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 132700) to Division 12 7 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation 034 http / /www legmfo ca gov /pub /07- 08/bill /asm/ab_ 0851- 0900 /ab_889_bill_20070222_statu 2/26/2007 AB 889 Assembly Bill - History COMPLETE BILL HISTORY BILL NUMBER A B No 889 AUTHOR Lieu TOPIC Metro Green Line Construction Authority TYPE OF BILL Active Non - Urgency Non - Appropriations Majority Vote Required State - Mandated Local Program Fiscal Non -Tax Levy BILL HISTORY 2007 Feb 22 Read first time. To print Page 1 of 1 033 http //www legmfo ca gov/pub/07-08/bill/asm/ab-0851-0900/ab-889—bill-20070222—histo 2/26/2007 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE - 2007 -08 REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLY BILL No. 889 Introduced by Assembly Member Lieu (Coauthor Senator Oropeza) February 22, 2007 An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 132700) to Division 12 7 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 889, as introduced, Lieu Metro Green Line Construction Authority Existing law establishes the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) as the single successor agency to the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission The LACMTA is responsible for most transit guideway projects in Los Angeles County and has specified duties and responsibilities with regard to transportation Existing law establishes the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority for the purpose of awarding and overseeing final design and construction contracts for completion of the Los Angeles - Exposition Metro Line light rail project from the Metro Rail Station at 7th and Flower Streets in the City of Los Angeles to the downtown area of the City of Santa Monica, as specified The bill would establish the Metro Green Line Construction Authority for the purpose of awarding and overseeing final design and construction contracts for completion of the Los Angeles -Metro Green Line light rail project that would establish a coastal extension of the Metro Green Line to the north and south, including an initial segment to the Los Angeles International Airport The bill would, upon allocation of federal 99 ;)36 AB 889 and local funds by the LACMTA for these purposes, require the construction authority to (1) conduct the financial studies and the planning and engineering necessary for completion of the project, (2) adopt an administrative code, including a specified code of conduct for administration of the construction authority in accordance with laws relating to open meetings of public entities, contracting and procurement, contracting goals for minority and women business participation, and political reform, and (3) as necessary for final design and construction, complete a detailed management, implementation, safety, and financial plan for the project and submit the plan to the Governor, the Legislature, and the California Transportation Commission The bill would require that the construction authority be governed by a board consisting of members to be determined by the Legislature The bill would authorize the governing board to appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the construction authority The executive director would be authorized to appoint staff or retain consultants as necessary to carry out the duties of the construction authority The bill would require that all contracts approved and awarded by the executive director be awarded in accordance with state and federal laws relating to procurement The bill would require that the awards be based on price or competitive negotiation, or on both The bill would require the LACMTA to identify and expeditiously enter into an agreement with the construction authority to hold in trust with the construction authority all real and personal property, and any other assets, accumulated in the planning, design, and construction of the project, including, but not limited to, rights -of -way, documents, 3rd -party agreements, contracts, and design documents, as necessary for completion of the project, to outline the design review, construction, and testing process, and to describe the funding sources of the authority, the financial elements, and the approved budget for the project The bill would require the construction authority to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the LACMTA that specifically addresses the ability of the LACMTA to review any significant changes in the scope of the design or construction, or both design and construction, of the project The bill would prohibit the construction authority from encumbering any future farebox revenue anticipated from the operation of the project The bill would prohibit the construction authority from encumbering the project with any obligation that is transferable to the LACMTA 99 U37 — 3 — AB 889 upon completion of the design and construction of the project, except as specified The bill would require the authority to be dissolved upon completion of the project The LACMTA would assume responsibility for operating the project upon dissolution of the authority The bill would Impose a state - mandated local program by placing additional duties upon local governmental entitles The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions Vote majority Appropriation no Fiscal committee yes State - mandated local program yes The people of the State of California do enact as follows 1 SECTION 1 Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 132700) 2 is added to Division 12 7 of the Public Utilities Code, to read CHAPTER 8 METRO GREEN LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY 6 132700 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have 7 the following meanings 8 (a) The "authority" is the Metro Green Line Construction 9 Authority created under this chapter 10 (b) The "board" is the governing board of the authority 11 (c) The "commission" is the California Transportation 12 Commission 13 (d) The " LACMTA" is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan 14 Transportation Authority 15 (e) The "project" is the Los Angeles -Metro Green Line light 16 rail project that would establish a coastal extension of the Metro 17 Green Line to the north and south, including an initial segment to 18 the Los Angeles International Airport 19 132705 The authority is hereby created for the purpose of 20 awarding and overseeing final design and construction contracts 21 for completion of the project T W161 AB 889 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 —4— 132710 (a) The authority has all the powers necessary for planning, acquiring, leasing, developing, jointly developing, owning, controlling, using, jointly using, disposing of, designing, procuring, and building the project, including, but not limited to, all of the following (1) Acceptance of grants, fees, allocations, and transfers of funds from federal, state, and local agencies, and private entities (2) Acquiring, through purchase or through eminent domain proceedings, any property necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for, the exercise of the powers of the authority, provided the authority shall use existing right -of -ways where feasible (3) Incurring indebtedness, secured by pledges of revenue available for project completion (4) Contracting with public and private entities for the planning, design, and construction of the project These contracts may be assigned separately or may be combined to include any or all tasks necessary for completion of the project (5) Entering into cooperative or joint development agreements with local governments or private entities These agreements may be entered into for the purpose of sharing costs, selling or leasing land, air, or development rights, providing for the transferring of passengers, making pooling arrangements, or for any other purpose that is necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted to the authority For purposes of this paragraph, "joint development' includes, but is not limited to, an agreement with any person, firm, corporation, association, or organization for the operation of facilities or development of projects adjacent to, or physically or functionally related to, the project (6) Relocation of utilities, as necessary for completion of the project (b) The duties of the authority include, but are not limited to, all of the following (1) Conducting financial studies, planning, and engineering necessary for completion of the project (2) (A) Adoption of an administrative code for administration of the authority in accordance with any applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the Ralph M Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part I of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), contracting and procurement laws, 99 0 34i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 —5— AB 889 laws relating to contracting goals for minority and women business participation, and the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section 81000) of the Government Code) (B) (i) The administrative code adopted under subparagraph (A) shall include a code of conduct for employees and board members that is consistent with Sections 84308 and 87103 of the Government Code and prohibits board members and staff from accepting gifts valued at ten dollars ($10) or more from contractors, potential contractors, or their subcontractors (u) The code shall require the disclosure, on the record, of the proceedings by the officer of the agency who receives a contribution within the preceding 24 months in an amount of more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) from a party or participant to a proceeding, and the disclosure by the party or participant (m) The code shall provide that no officer of the agency shall make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use his or her official position to influence the decision in a proceeding, as described in Section 84308 of the Government Code, if the officer has willfully or knowingly received a contribution in the amount of more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) witlun the preceding 24 months from a party or his or her agent, or from any participant or his or her agent, if the participant has a financial interest in the decision (iv) Any officer deemed ineligible to participate in a proceeding due to the provisions of this code of conduct may be replaced for the purposes of that proceeding by an appointee chosen by the appropriate appointing authority (v) Under the code of conduct, board members shall be deemed to have a financial interest in a decision within the meaning of Section 87100 of the Government Code if the decision involves the donor of, or intermediary or agent for a donor of, a gift or gifts aggregating ten dollars ($10) or more in value within the 12 months prior to the time the decision was made (3) As necessary for final design and construction, completion of a detailed management, implementation, safety, and financial plan for the project and submission of the plan to the Governor, the Legislature, and the commission (c) The authority shall make reasonable progress, as determined by the commission, in the final design and construction of the project m 040 AB 889 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 —6— (d) The duties and responsibilities imposed by this section shall be contingent upon allocation of federal and local funds by the LACMTA for these purposes 132715 The authority shall be governed by aboard consisting of members to be determined by the Legislature 132720 (a) The board may appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the authority (b) The executive director is exempt from all civil service provisions and shall be paid a salary established by the board (c) The executive director may appoint staff or retain consultants as necessary to carry out the duties of the authority (d) All contracts approved and awarded by the executive director shall be awarded in accordance with state and federal laws relating to procurement Awards shall be based on price or competitive negotiation, or on both of those things 132725 The LACMTA shall identify and expeditiously enter into an agreement or agreements with the authority to do all of the following (a) Hold in trust with the authority all real and personal property, and any other assets accumulated in the planning, design, and construction of the project, including, but not limited to, rights -of -way, documents, third -party agreements, contracts, and design documents, as necessary for completion of the project (b) Outline the design review, construction, and testing process that acknowledges LACMTA's direct role in the review of the project to ensure the final project will be compatible, functionally connected, and operative within LACMTA's existing metro rail system (c) Describe the various funding sources and the obligations of the authority to assist LACMTA obtain federal, state, and local funds for the project, and the authority's obligations and duties upon receipt of the funds necessary to construct the project (d) Describe all financial elements of the project, and the budget approved for the project 132735 The authority shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the LACMTA that shall specifically address the ability of the LACMTA to review any significant changes in the scope of the design or construction, or both design and construction, of the project For purposes of this section, the term "significant change" means any change of mode or technology, 99 U4i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 —7— AB 889 or any other substantive change that affects the connectivity and operation of the project as part of the overall transit system operated by the LACMTA, or any combination of those things Design and construction of a light rail project that is consistent with the current scope of the project shall not be deemed to be a significant change in the scope of the project and shall not require concurrence by the LACMTA 132740 The authority shall not encumber any future farebox revenue anticipated from the operation of the project 132745 The authority shall not encumber the project with any obligation that is transferable to the LACMTA upon completion of the design and construction of the project The design and construction to be administered by the authority does not include rolling stock, which is a component of the operation of the project and shall be administered by the LACMTA 132750 The authority shall be dissolved upon completion of construction of the light rail project The LACMTA shall assume responsibility for operating the project upon dissolution of the authority SEC 2 If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code 99 )4It-, Ted W. Lieu Assambiy Member 53rd Assembly DMaYn c4 C7 -Z For Immediate Release Contact: David Ford February 23, 2007 Phone: 916-319-2053 Assemblymember Lieu, Senator Oropeza Introduce Bill to Connect Green Line to LAX Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Ted Lieu (D- Torrance) and Senator Jenny Oropeza (D- Carson) today introduced AB 889, a bill that would create a Green Line Construction Authority, with the sole purpose of connecting the MTA Green Line to Los Angeles International Airport Currently, the Green Line stops 1 mile short of the airport, turns South, and stops in Redondo Beach Since it was built, South Bay residents have not -so- lovingly referred to it as the "Train to Nowhere " "It's time to fix this embarrassment," Lieu said "With the passage of the infrastructure bonds, there's plenty of money available, if MTA will step up to the plate We're going to make sure they do that " AB 889 would create in state law a single- purpose Green Line Construction Authority, similar to an entity that was created for the Expo Line The Authority would have its own executive board, and would be able to bring together federal, state, and local dollars to construct the Green Line "Extending a key Los Angeles mass transit corridor to one of the nation's busiest airports is a no- bramer," said Oropeza, who chaired the Assembly Transportation Committee for two years and spent five years as a board member for the county's Metropolitan Transportation Authority "Voters have clearly made transportation improvements a priority I am hopeful this will help raise public awareness about this much - needed project " Lieu and Oropeza are partnering on this bill with LA City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, who represents the airport and the surrounding areas The three, along with Congresswoman Jane Harman and LA County Supervisor Don Knabe, have formed the "Green Line Coalition," an organization of elected officials to promote the completion of the Line "For too long, the Westside has suffered from severe traffic gridlock and insufficient public transportation," Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl said "Extending the Green Line to LAX would be a huge step toward building a much - needed rail network on the Westside and freeing our streets and highways from traffic congestion " For more information on AB 889, please visit www assembly ca sov /lieu or www ereenlmecoalrtmn corn # # ## ,143 View Newsletter The Green Line Coalitioll Dedicated to exten&tW the Metro Green Line to LILY For Immediate Release February 12, 2007 Contact, Rosendahl/ Safiya Jones, (213) 400 -1142 Harman/ Adam Blickstein (202) 225 -8220 Oropeza/ Ray Sotero (916) 651 -4028 Lieu/ David Ford (916) 319 -2053 Knabe/ David Sommers (213) 974 -4444 WESTSIDE OFFICIALS FORM "GREEN LINE COALITION" Rosendahl, Harman, Oropeza, Lieu, Knabe Determined to Extend Green Line to LAX Pagel of 3 LOS ANGELES — Determined to green light mass transit to LAX, five high- powered elected officials have formed a Green Line Coalition to finally extend the truncated rail line to the airport The alliance of officials — Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, Congresswoman Jane Harman, State Senator Jenny Oropeza, State Assemblymember Ted Lieu, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe — includes all levels of government representing the Westside The coalition rallied around a common mission of connecting the Metro Green Line to LAX via an approximately 2 -mile long LAX Green Line extension, which would run from the current terminus at Aviation and I -105 to stations at Aviation and Century Boulevards and Lincoln and Sepulveda Boulevards The extension would alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, and provide a convenient alternative to private automobile use for LAX travelers and employees "We share a common sense vision of mass transit for the 21St Century," said Rosendahl, who initiated the idea for the coalition "This is an idea whose time has come Where there is a will, there is a way And this coalition proves that there is a strong and determined will " The coalition immediately launched a website (www greenlinecoalition com) and sent letters to more than 80 elected officials throughout Southern California, asking them to Join the coalition and endorse the effort "Extending the Green Line to provide fast and direct access to LAX makes practical sense," Congresswoman Jane Harman said "As it stands now, the traffic burden is too 1144 http Hsimplesend.com /simple /viewnewsletter asp ?SID= {CBCD7A7E- 9443- 41E6- 82DB -D 2/16/2007 View Newsletter Page 2 of 3 much to bear for the current infrastructure Extending the Green Line will help alleviate this problem that should have been taken care of long ago Now is the time for action " "Extending a key Los Angeles mass transit corridor to one of the nation's busiest airports is a no- bramer," said State Senator Jenny Oropeza, who chaired the Assembly Transportation Committee for two years and spent five years as a board member for the County's Metropolitan Transportation Authority "Voters have clearly made transportation improvements a priority and they are now calling on state policymakers to make long- overdue projects like this one happen I hear their call loud and clear, and I hope others can too " "With the launch of this coalition and the passage of the state infrastructure bonds, we've reached an historic moment when political will is joining with available funding," State Assemblymember Ted Lieu said "As we continue to make improvements to LAX, we must also make improvements to mass - transit options in and around LAX," Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe said "The most critical part of that goal is bringing the Green Line all the way into the airport " Local transit advocates have also endorsed the coalition and the extension of the Green Line to LAX "As we finalize the blueprint for LAX reconfiguration, there is no better time than now to green light this long- overdue Green Line connection to LAX," Ken Alpern, Co -chair of Friends of the Green Line "This vital connection will not only serve the tens of thousands of daily commuters and workers who need improved access to LAX in the short term, but will also lay the groundwork for other planned LAX connections from the Westside, Downtown, San Fernando Valley and South Bay in the long term Every major city in the nation and world is either enjoying or building its own rail/airport connections, and Los Angeles deserves no less " With the LAX Master Plan Restudy currently underway, the coalition hopes to win more support for the extension, which frustratingly stops a mile and a half short of the airport In 1994, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved an EIR/EIS and a Statement of Overriding Considerations to construct a Metro Green Line Northern Extension to LAX This alignment was included in MTA's Long Range Transit Plan (LRTP) Due to subsequent funding constraints during the 1990s, the extension was never constructed and LAX, only a mere two miles from the Green Line, was never connected into the regional rail network For more information on the Green Line Coalition and its members, please go to www.greenlinecoalition.com 04J http-Hsimplesend.com /simple /viewnewsletter asp9SID= {CBCD7A7E- 9443- 41E6- 82DB -D 2/16/2007 View Newsletter This message was sent to by Councilman Bill Rosendahl 200 N Spring Street Room 415 Mailstop 218 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Unsubscribe- If you would like to be removed from this list, please click her Sent Using Stmple5end wawsimpesend cam Page 3 of 3 (14 6 http : / /simplesend com /simple /viewnewsletter asp ?SID= {CBCD7A7E- 9443- 41E6- 82DB -D 2/16/2007 The Green Line Coalition Dedicated to extending the Metro Green Lim to LAX February 6, 2007 Re Green Line to LAX — Let's Finish the Job Dear Friend, We are wring to invite you to loin us in a coalition of elected officials, municipalities and others who support completing the Metro Green Line by building a light mil extension to Los Angeles International (LAX) airport As you are probably aware, when the Green Line was constructed in the mid- 1990s, it stopped a mere two miles short of LAX Currently, a rider has to get off and stand beneath a freeway to wait for a shuttle bus to access the terminals It is no wonder that most travelers and employees still prefer their private cars to this option We think it's time to cormct this situation and finish the job of completing the Green Line to LAX Extending rail service to LAX will encourage thousands of people, travelers and employees alike, to utilize mass transit to reach the airport The City of Los Angeles and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are lust in the preliminary stages of planning for an LAX Extension despite the commitment made years ago that such a connection would occur We believe that the community must come together to convince Metro that this project provides enormous value for the region's future With LAX currently involved redeveloping anew master plan and Metro preparing a new five -year plan, we must act soon, Pleasejoin with us in adding your name to the initial list of elected officials who endorse this goal To join our coalition, please fill out the attached form For more information about the Green Line Coalition, please visit our website at www GreenLmeCoalition corn It's time we move LAX into the 21"century by connecting it to the regional rail system We hope you will join us in addressing this critical transportation need Warm regards, BILL ROSENDAHL JANE HARMAN Councilman,, District of Los Angeles Member of Congress 111's DON KNABE TED LIEU JENNY OROPEZA Los Angeles County Supervisor Member, State Assembly Senator, 28o' District ."Rm r7 iA 7 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action regarding the renaming of the Library's Matsui International Cc Inc, Meeting Room to a new name The Friends of the Library Meeting Room (Fiscal Impact None) RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION: (1) Approve the recommendation by the Library Board of Trustees and the Recreation and Parks Commission to rename the Matsui International Co Inc, Meeting Room to the Friends of the Library Meeting Room, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: During the remodel and expansion project of the El Segundo Public Library in 1992, a fundraising campaign successfully raised $100,000 in donations from local companies and organizations to provide furniture and fixtures for various rooms in the library At that time the El Segundo based, Matsui International Cc Inc, gave approximately $15,000 to furnish the large meeting room in the downstairs area with conference tables, chairs, wall coverings, cabinets, kitchen appliances, and an audio /visual system Whereas other companies, such as Chevron USA Inc, have remained substantial business partners with the City and have continued to support a Library Literacy room after which it was named, the Matsui International Co Inc , left the City over 10 years ago and has not provided additional support to the meeting room since their initial donation Continued next page ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None FISCAL IMPACT: None Operating Budget: Amount Requested: Account Number: Project Phase: Appropriation Required: _Yes _No Debra Brighton, Director of Library Services 2 -JjqaI E,• W Background and Discussion (continued) Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees at their January 9, 2007 meeting, and the Recreation and Parks Commission at their February 21, 2007 meeting, to rename the Matsui International Co Inc room after the primary support group of the Library, the Friends of the El Segundo Public Library Every year since the early 1990's, the Friends have raised and given thousands of dollars for books and other collections, to the annual Summer Reading Program, the Author Fair, the One City, One Book reading program, to the school libraries, for music concerts, and recently, a $15,000 donation to our online archive collection database The Friends and their Historical Committee also donate hundreds of volunteer hours per year to keep the library and, especially, our history room archive collection, one of the finest in the South Bay area z 1149 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA DESCRI MEETING DATE: March 6, 2007 AGENDA HEADING: Mayor McDowell Consideration and possible action authorizing staff to negotiate with NRG Associates regarding reimbursement for costs associate with the City - initiated zone change for the parcel at 301 Vista Del Mar Avenue (NRG Facility) (Fiscal Impact none) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION. 1) Authorize staff to complete negotiations with NRG for an agreement that would provide for the reimbursement of costs associated with the City- Initiated zone change for the parcel located at 301 Vista Del Mar Avenue, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. On Tuesday, February 20`h, the City Manager and I met with Steve Hoffman, Vice President, NRG Energy, Inc regarding the recent decision by Southern California Edison (SCE) to exclude NRG from the "fast track" power generation contract Mr Hoffman indicated during the meeting that there was still hope that NRG could enter into a "standard track" agreement with SCE for the provision of electrical power However, that Is a long -term prospect and SCE will not be in position to make that decision until, at least, January 2008 In addition, a standard track agreement could serve to push the Initial delivery of power out to 2013 As such, it is possible that, for the foreseeable future, the land on which the facility currently exists maybe the most valuable asset owned by NRG at this site In addition, NRG has expressed an Interest In working with the City as a full partner in (Please see attached page marked 'Background and Discussion ") ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None FISCAL IMPACT N/A Operating Budget: Amount Requested: Account Number: Project Phase. Appropriation Required. _Yes _ No is 1vQ Background and Discussion (con't): creating the proper zoning for the land located at 301 Vista Del Mar Avenue Accordingly, I am seeking Council authorization directing staff to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with NRG Energy Inc providing for reimbursement of all, or a portion of, the costs associated with the City - initiated zone change 1 ,5 T