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2013 Jul 16 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, July 16 2013 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fisher at 5:23 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Fisher - Present Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson - Present Council Member Fuentes - Present Council Member Atkinson - Present Council Member Fellhauer - 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. Mayor Fisher announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant of the items listed on the agenda. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: CLOSED SESSION: The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(d) (3) -2- matter 1. City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279 2. City of Los Angeles vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, et al., LASC Case No. BC414272 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3): -0- matter. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 1 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matter APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) —0- matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -0- matters CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -1- matters 1. Lease of City Owned Property (Price and Terms) Real Property: City owned Golf Course ( "The Lakes ") located at Sepulveda Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Number: 4138 - 014 -910 & 4138- 014 -913). City's Negotiator: Greg Carpenter, City Manager Potential Lessee /Negotiating Party: Centercal Properties, Inc. Recessed at 6:50 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, July 16, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fisher at 7:01 PM INVOCATION —Wes Harding, Associate Pastor, The Bridge PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Boy Scout Troop 762 PRESENTATIONS — a) John Parsons, Business Services and Economic Development Manager, from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board gave a presentation. ROLL CALL Mayor Fisher - Present Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson - Present Council Member Fuentes - Present Council Member Atkinson - Present Council Member Fellhauer - 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. Len Bonilla, ES Rotary, thanked the City of El Segundo for their continued support of Movie in the Park. Mr. Bonilla invited everyone to this year's Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Chevron Park. Mike Robbins, resident, spoke concerning opposition to Resolutions on the Consent Agenda, item #8 and #10. Encouraged the Council to vote no on these resolutions. Linda Cohen, El Segundo Concert Band, gave a brief presentation of upcoming events in the El Segundo High School Quad. Sam Pena, Consolidated Disposal, spoke concerning the 2 "d Shred Event held last weekend. Scott Gobble, SCE, urged the residents to use less power during Flex Alert times. New reporting for street light outages on the SCE web site, as well as an iPhone free app to report a street light out. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 3 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING) C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Planning Commission, Library Board of Trustees and Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fisher announced the appointment of John Nisley to the Planning Commission for a four year term to expire June 30, 2017, Kevin Smith and Jennifer Martin to the Library Board of Trustees for a four year term to expire June 30, 2017 and Terry Aikens and Jim Latta to the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board for a four year term to expire June 30, 2013. E. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business. 2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2593081 - 2593328 on Register No. 18 in the total amount of $653,440.77 and Wire Transfers from 6/7/2013 through 6/20/2013 in the total amount of $2,217,443.54 and approved Warrant Numbers 2593329 — 2593532 on Register No. 19 in the total amount of $1,121,589.50 and Wire Transfers from 6/20/2013 through 7/03/2013 in the total amount of $777,279.37. Authorize 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 the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2013, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2013 and Special City Council Minutes of June 27, 2013. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 4 4. Waived the bidding process per El Segundo Municipal Code §1 -7 -10 and authorized the purchase of two (2) Holmatro Rescue Equipment systems from Fire Service Specification & Supply. (Fiscal Impact: $57,824.50) 5. Authorized the City Manager to approve additional payment in the amount of $5,047.28 to Rojas Construction for the City's FY 2011 -2012 Annual Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Repair /Replacement Project, authorized the transfer of $5,047.28 from General Fund Account 001 - 400 - 4202 -6209 (Street Maintenance) to Account 106 - 400 - 8206 -8604 (Gas Tax) and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. Project No.: PW 12 -03 (Fiscal Impact: $105,047.28) 6. Approved the El Segundo Senior Housing Corporation 2013 Annual Budget for the Park Vista Apartments located at 615 East Holly Street. (Fiscal Impact: None) 7. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ATKINSON 8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBSON 9. Approved the changes to the Class Specifications for Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor and approved the proposed Examination Plans for Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor. (Fiscal Impact: None) 10. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FUENTES 11. Authorized the City Manager to execute a five -year Public Works Maintenance Contract No. 4451 in a form approved by the City Attorney to Flo- Systems, Inc. for an annual amount of $90,000.00 for five years for Pump Stations Maintenance and On -Call Repair Services. Project No.; PW13 -12. (Fiscal Impact: $90,000.00 annually for five years) 12. Authorized the City Clerk to file the City's Planning and Building Safety Director's Notice of Completion and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept completion of work for 30 homes related to the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Group 45 (Project No. RSI 12 -04). (Fiscal Impact: $1,402,808.90, less liquidated damages) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 5 12A. Adopted Resolution No. 4828 finding that an emergency existed and waived bidding requirements pursuant to Public Contracts Code §§ 20168 and 22050 and authorized the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No. 4452 with John E. Phillips Plumbing and Heating, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney to replace sewer conduit within the Park Vista Senior Housing Center. (Fiscal Impact: $11,750.00) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 12A. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 PULLED ITEMS: 7. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from El Segundo Girl's Softball to waive the $25 per hour field rental fee associated with a field reservation that took place on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, featuring the Australian U19 National Softball Team at the Recreation Park Softball Field. (Fiscal Impact: $200.00) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Fisher to waive the $25 per hour field rental fee charged when the Australian U19 National Softball Team used the field on June 26, 2013. MOTION PASSED BY A VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Ayes: Fisher, Fuentes, Fellhauer, Jacobson. No: Atkinson 8. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution establishing policies regarding use of City cable broadcast facilities for the production and broadcast of local election candidate statements, statements regarding local ballot measures and third -party sponsored debates /forums. (Fiscal Impact: None for FY 12/13; $1600.00 estimated per election year) Dan O'Toole gave a brief presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to create a short term subcommittee with Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, Council Member Fuentes and staff to review the proposed Resolution establishing policies regarding use of City cable broadcast facilities for the production and broadcast of local ballot measures and third -party sponsored debates /forums. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 6 10. Consideration and possible action regarding adopting a resolution in support of a grant application submitted by the City of Santa Monica, as the lead agency, to the California Coastal Commission to research trends and impacts of sea level rise in Southern California. (Fiscal Impact: None) Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a brief presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to adopt Resolution No 4829 in support of a grant application submitted by the City of Santa Monica,. as the lead agency, to the California Coastal Commission to research trends and impacts of sea level rise in Southern California. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 13. Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase and installation of bicycle racks throughout the Downtown corridor. (Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $9,723.00 from TDA Article 3 Fund) Meredith Petit, Recreation Supervisor, gave a brief presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to receive and file report regarding the purchase and installation of bicycle racks throughout the Downtown corridor. 14. Consideration and possible action regarding the history of property tax for the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief presentation. Council Discussion and consensus to move forward to begin discussion with Los Angeles County. Received and filed report regarding the history of property tax for the City of El Segundo. G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Gave a Plunge update and thanked the staff that was involved in getting the Plunge up and running again. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 7 REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer — Thanked Chevron and all staff involved in the Fourth of July Celebration for a successful event. Attended Independent Cities Association Summer Conference in San Diego. Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, was a speaker at the Conference. Fellhauer publicly recognized Stephanie for being on the panel concerning the state mandated Storm Water requirements. Council Member Atkinson — Thanked all involved in the Fourth of July Celebration for a successful event. Invited everyone to the Concert in the Park event at Library Park on July 21, 2013. Council Member Fuentes — Attended the State of the State address with Senator Ted Lieu, Relay for Life, the recent Chamber Mixer held at Chevron, thanked Stephanie Katsouleas for her work on the Maple Street project that was spoke about at the last COG meeting and congratulated her nephew on his graduation from Basic training for the Navy. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson —Attended the Fourth of July event, thanked Chevron for their donation for the event and attended the tour of the Sand District. Mayor Fisher — Attended Relay for Life, spoke concerning the Strategic Planning session held on June 27, 2013. Encouraged all to watch the video that is archived on the El Segundo web site. Thanked the Recreation and Parks department, along with Chevron for a successful Fourth of July event. Attended Concert in the Park on July 7 and invited everyone to attend the next concert on July 21 at Library Park. Mayor Fisher also attended the State of the State address with Senator Ted Lieu. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Mike Robbins, resident, spoke concerning Prop 13, property taxes and the cities financial problems. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2013 PAGE NO. 8 MEMORIALS —None CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT at 9:04 PM f � Tracy W6iaver, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15, 2013 PAGE NO. 9