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2013 Dec 17 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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) -1- matter City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3): -0- matter. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 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): -1- matters Unrepresented Group: Supervisory and Professional Employees Association City Negotiator: Greg Carpenter, City Manager CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Adjourned at 6:31 PM No reportable action MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Fisher at 7:00 PM INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fuentes PRESENTATIONS Commendation read by Mayor Fisher to Mary Kobus, Deputy City Treasurer, for her 18 years of service to the City of El Segundo. Presentation by Denise Di Pasquale, of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, presented the quarterly summary report. The quarter given to the Council. 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. None 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.3 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) 1. Consideration and possible action regarding (Public Hearing) the proposed project and budget for the FY 2014/15 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year. The estimated CDBG budget allocation for Program Year 2014-2015 is approximately $52,847. (Fiscal Impact: $52,847.00). Mayor Fisher stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing and receive public testimony concerning adopting the new 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant project and budget and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC). Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice has been done and no communication was received in the Clerk's office. Tina Gall, Community Development Block Grant consultant, gave a presentation and answered questions. Opened Public Hearing MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to close the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to adopt the 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant project and budget and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.4 2. Consideration and possible action to open the recruitment process for the positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards ("CCBs") that will expire in the year 2014. (Fiscal Impact: None). MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer directing Staff to open the recruitment process for the positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards. E. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business. 3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2595480 — 2595676 on Register No. 5 in the total amount of $1,155,648.79 and Wire Transfers from 11/0/2013 through 11/21/2013 in the total amount of$2,579,422.21. 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 December 3, 2013. 5. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ATKINSON 6. Accepted as complete construction of the Beach Restroom and Lifeguard Facility and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. PW No. 10-09 (Fiscal Impact: $1,756,534.66) 7. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBSON 8. Approved Vesting Tract No. 71903, a subdivision of the property surrounded by Kansas Street, Illinois Street, Franklin Avenue and Grand Avenue for commercial condominium purposes and authorized the appropriate City Official(s) to sign and record said Map. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 6, and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.5 PULLED ITEMS: 5. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving Plans and Specifications for resurfacing of the tennis courts at Recreation Park. Project No. PW 13-30. (Fiscal Impact: $50,400.00) Council Member Atkinson clarified that this work was being paid for with grant funds. MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to adopt Resolution No. 4861 approving Plans and Specifications for resurfacing of the tennis courts at Recreation Park. Project No. PW 13-30. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 7. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in support of consulting services to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of bikeways in El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson asked for City Council to review preliminary plan for bikeway project before they are finalized. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in support of consulting services to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of bikeways in El Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 9. Consideration and possible action to adopt policy changes to the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program regarding the discontinuation of the "Owner Upgrade" aspect of the program. (Fiscal Impact: None). Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a presentation and answered questions by Council. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to adopt policy changes to the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program regarding the discontinuation of the "Owner Upgrade" aspect of the program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.6 G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER—Thanked all the City employees for another year of dedicated service and wished everyone Happy Holidays. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY— None I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — None J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer— Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Council Member Atkinson — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Council Member Fuentes —Thanked the City for the Tree Lighting Ceremony and thanked the Chamber for their work on the Holiday Parade. Attended the second day of the Governor's Military Council. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson —Thanked Council Member Fuentes for attending the Military Council. Enjoyed the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Fisher— 10.Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution expressing full support for the Boeing Company to bring the 777X Jetliner assembly work to Long Beach, California. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to adopt Resolution No. 4860 in support for the Boeing Company to bring the 777X Jetliner assembly work to Long Beach, California. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 11.Consideration and possible action regarding the annual request of Mrs. S. Claus for variances from the Municipal Code. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to approve the request from Mrs. S. Claus for variances from the Municipal Code. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.7 Mayor Fisher thanked Mattel for our Tree and their continued support of the City and thanked the Chamber for their work on the annual Holiday parade. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. 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. None MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 PM Tracy Wea r, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 17,2013 PAGE NO.8