2013 Dec 03 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Fisher at 5:00 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
City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279
Springfield vs. City of El Segundo, et.al. LASC Case No. YC067789
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-1- matter.
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Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(0): -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): -0-
matters
Adjourned at 6:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Fisher at 7:02 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation read by Council Member Fellhauer and presented to Marsha Hansen,
President and CEO of El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, a Golden Holiday,
Celebrating 50 years of the El Segundo Holiday Parade, Sunday, December 8, 2013..
Proclamation read by Council Member Atkinson and presented to Captain Turnbull,
Opening night for Candy Lane on Saturday, December 14, 2013.
Commendation read by Council Member Fuentes and presented to Marcia and Mark
Marion on behalf of the supporters and volunteers of The El Segundo Community
Christmas Dinner.
Commendation read by Mayor Fisher and presented to Ralph Lanphere, El Segundo
Police Department's RSVP of the Year.
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.
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Steve Bradford, Assembly Member, congratulated Mr. Lanphere on his commendation.
Mr. Bradford stopped by to visit the Council and drop off California Assembly Directory
2013.
Sam Pena, Consolidated Disposal, showed the Council the newest container for
Emergency Preparedness Kits, including the sticker for the containers. Mr. Pena also
stated that the next Shred Day will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014.
Antonio Mendez, resident, stated that the ESHS Eagle Football team will be playing in
the CIF Championship game this Saturday. Mr. Mendez also, spoke about Agenda item
F8, concerning fee waivers in association with Special Event Permit applicants.
Mike Robbins, resident, reminded the residents that December 10, 2013 is the last day
to pay Property Taxes. Mr. Robbins is not in favor of a proposed tax measure on the
April 2014 ballot.
David Herbst, representing the Chamber of Commerce, provided a proposal they feel
is fair and presented the proposal via a slide for all to view.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Mayor Fisher spoke concerning department wide expenditures that were cut to the
bone, as well as salary compensation within the last 5 years. This in response to Mr.
Robbins comments.
Council Member Atkinson spoke concerning the salary and benefit compensations as
well. The City and the employees have done their part and now we are asking the
residents to do their part.
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 Fellhauer 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
1. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to prepare the necessary
documents to potentially place ballot measures on the April 2014 election to
amend the City's tax codes for purposes of increasing the City's revenues,
including but not limited to: potentially eliminating the sales tax credit granted to
businesses and create a parking lot tax as part of the City's business license
taxes ("BLT"); increasing the utility user tax ("UUT"); increasing the transient
occupancy tax ("TOT"); and, imposing a UUT on the residents.
(Fiscal Impact: Unknown)
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Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief overview of what has transpired over the
last few City Council meetings concerning the possibility of a ballot measure for tax
increases to both businesses and residents.
Council Discussion
David Herbst, representing Chamber of Commerce, answered questions from the
Council and explained their processes for coming up with their proposal.
Council Discussion
Council Consensus (4/1) to support the Chamber proposal outlined in the most recent
letter from the Chamber of Commerce. Yes — Fisher, Jacobson, Fuentes, Fellhauer.
No - Atkinson. Staff will bring back a proposal at a Special meeting, possibly as early as
next week.
Break at 9:07 PM
Reconvened at 9:15 PM
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed fee modifications
presented by the Recreation and Parks Fee Analysis Task Force.
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Increased Revenues of $200,000 to $250,000
Annually)
Council Member Atkinson and Council Member Fellhauer, both members of the Task
Force, discussed the Task Force and their proposal before the Council.
Council Discussion
Council Consensus (5/0) to support the Recreation and Parks Fee Analysis Task Force
proposal.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
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3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2595216 — 2595479 on Register No. 4 in the total
amount of $1,295,550.63 and Wire Transfers from 10/24/2013 through
11/07/2013 in the total amount of$1,297,737.56. Authorized staff to release.
Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers.
4. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2013 and
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2013.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 4855 approving Plans and Specifications for the FY 13-
14 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Project and authorized staff to
advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. Project No. PW 13-22.
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
6. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1492 for a Specific Plan
Amendment and an Amendment to a Development Agreement for the Corporate
Campus Specific Plan in the Corporate Campus Specific Plan Project area at
710 North Nash Street. Applicant: CDC Mar Campus, LLC.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to record the Notice of Completion
accepting completion of work for 26 homes related to the City's Residential
Sound Insulation Program's Group 50 (Project No. RSI 13-04) and authorized the
City Clerk to file the City's Planning and Building Safety Director's Notice of
Completion.
(Final Contract Amount: $897,084.55)
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
8. Discussion and possible action regarding future fee waivers in association with
Special Event Permit applicants.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief overview of this item and stated staff is
looking for direction from Council.
Council Discussion
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Council Consensus (5/0) to create a Task Force, Council Members Fuentes and
Fellhauer, volunteered to be on the Task Force, approval of the February events (Little
League Parade and Tasting Bee) and hold off on all other events until the Task Force
meets and sets guidelines for future fee waivers in association with Special Event
Permit applicants.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY— None
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
9. Consideration and possible action regarding Council Consensus to cancel the
January 7, 2014 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
cancel the January 7, 2014 City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER— Go Eagles!
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer— None
Council Member Atkinson — None
Council Member Fuentes — attended the RSVP luncheon, mentioned that Thursday is
the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday is the Parade and Go Eagles in Ojai on Saturday
for the CIF Championship game.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fisher— Go Eagles! Amazing team and amazing coaches.
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
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on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
Mike Robbins, resident, once again discussed the pensions and benefits of the City's
employees, including the Police Officers and Firefighters.
Antonio Mendez, resident, stated he has been following the discussion of the possible
tax measures, Mr. Mendez does not feel the public will understand.
Jack Axelrod, resident, would like the council to prepare a resolution to ban fracking in
all of California. Mr. Axelrod would like to do away with the invocation at the beginning
of our meetings. Again, Mr. Axelrod would like us do away with the Loyalty Oath, close
the Chevron refinery and discussed the redistribution of wealth. Does not feel that El
Segundo is just about Economic Development, there is more to our town.
Mayor Fisher responded to Mr. Mendez, he acknowledge that yes, it will be our battle to
educate the public.
MEMORIALS — None
DJOURNMENT at 10:18 PM
Tracy Wea4k, City Clerk
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