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2014 Apr 15 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014 - 5:00 PM 5:00 PM SESSION CANCELLED - NO ITEMS TO DISCUSS 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fisher at 7:00 PM INVOCATION — John Svendsen, Pastor, First Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fuentes PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation read by Mayor Fisher and presented to Helen and Jim Carr proclaiming Saturday, May 3, 2014 Floyd Carr Jr. Day in El Segundo. b. Presentation by Clerk Weaver recognizing the Election poll workers and Election night workers for their valuable services rendered to The City of El Segundo during the April 8, 2014 Municipal Election. 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. John Svendsen, First Baptist Church Pastor, invited all of El Segundo to the annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 6:30 AM in Library Park. Haley Funk, resident and member of troop 2505, reported on her recent visit to Guaymas, Mexico representing the City of El Segundo. Antonio Mendez, resident, commended Brian Simon of the El Segundo Herald and mentioned missing Minutes from the City's Web site. Marc Rener, resident, spoke on Measure A and the agreement with Chevron. Mike Robbins, resident, commented on the recent election. 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO.2 Spencer Bauer, resident, thanked the Council for all they do and mentioned that the election was not a war, elections are part of the democratic process. Lorretta Frye, resident, commented on the large amount of political signs placed on single properties during the recent election. Robert Pullen-Miles, representing Senator Ted Lieu's office and Matt Stauffer, representing Assemblyman Steve Bradford's office, presented certificates to outgoing Mayor Fisher on behalf of his Council service to the City of El Segundo. Jane Friedkin, resident, commented on the recent election. Ron Swanson, resident, commented on the disrespect shown to the City Council during public comment. Mr. Swanson also thanked Bill Fisher for his years of service on the Council. Mrs. Wilson, resident, commented on the importance of registering to vote and thanked all those who voted in the recent election. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) Council answered Public Communication questions. 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 D. REPORTS OF 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. 1. Approved Warrant Numbers 3000001 — 3000202 on Register No. 13 in the total amount of$832,362.38 and Wire Transfers from 3/16/2014 through 3/30/2014 in the total amount of$837,634.00. Authorized staff to release. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers. 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO. 3 2. Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2014, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2014 and Special City Council Meeting of April 4, 2014. 3. Waived second reading adopted Ordinance No. 1494 for a Zone Change from the Corporate Office (CO) Zone to the 888 North Sepulveda Boulevard Specific Plan (888 NSBSP) Zone, a Zone Text Amendment, a Specific Plan, and a Development Agreement No. 4583 on the site located at 888 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Applicant: The Realty Associates Fund IX, L.P. c/o Barnard Ventures, LLC. (Fiscal Impact: N/A) 4. Adopted Resolution No. 4869 pursuant to Public Contracts Code §20168 finding that an emergency existed within the City, ratified the action of the City Manager and authorized the City Manager to retroactively approve Contract No. 4584 in a form approved by the City Attorney with John Phillips Plumbing to replace a hot water boiler at the Park Vista Apartments without the need for bidding in accordance with Public Contracts Code §§ 20168 and 22050 and El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") § 1-7-12 and 1-7A-4 and found that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act as an emergency repair. (Fiscal Impact: $8,532.00) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 4. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. F. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Congratulated the newly elected Council Members, Suzanne Fuentes and Michael Dugan. Thanked Bill Fisher for his guidance of the City. G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None H. REPORTS — CITY CLERK 5. Consideration and possible action reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on April 8, 2014. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by Title Only: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD APRIL 8, 2014. 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO.4 MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson to adopt Resolution No. 4870 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held April 8, 2014. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Proclamation read by Council Member Fellhauer and presented to outgoing Mayor Bill Fisher. The Council presented Bill Fisher with a key to the city. Mayor Fisher commented on his time on the Council, campaigning and the changing of the Mayor during his term. Mr. Fisher stated it has been an honor to serve on the Council with his colleagues and for the City of El Segundo. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the administering of the Oath of Office to the Council Members Elect. (Fiscal Impact: None) City Clerk Weaver presented a Certificate of Election and administered the oath of office to Council Members Elect Suzanne Fuentes and Michael Dugan. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by seated Council Members. (Fiscal Impact: None) Council Member Jacobson nominated Council Member Fuentes for Mayor. Council Member Atkinson nominated Council Member Dugan for Mayor. Nomination for Council Member Fuentes for Mayor passed by the following vote: 3/2 - Yes: Jacobson, Fuentes and Dugan. No: Atkinson and Fellhauer. Mayor Fuentes opened the floor to nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Fellhauer nominated Council Member Jacobson for Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Atkinson nominated Council Member Fellhauer for Mayor Pro Tem. Nomination for Council Member Jacobson for Mayor Pro Tem passed by the following vote: 4/1 — Yes: Fellhauer, Fuentes, Jacobson and Dugan. No: Atkinson REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer— 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO. 5 8. Consideration and possible action to discuss the salary and benefits that the City Council members receive and whether such should be reduced or eliminated either voluntarily or through formal action. (Fiscal Impact: varies based on options) Council Member Fellhauer presented the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson, that Council, by way of a roll call vote, will immediately voluntarily opt out of the CaIPERs system and voluntarily decline life time medical benefits upon the end of your service for all current unvested Council Members and future Council Members. MOTION DEFEATED BY A VOICE VOTE. 3/2. No: Fuentes, Jacobson and Dugan. Yes. Fellhauer and Atkinson Council Discussion on the motion. 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. Lorretta Frye, resident, commented on the Agenda item concerning Council benefits. Liz Garnholz, resident, asked if all City employees are eligible for CaIPERs after five (5) years of employment and why do we have the most expensive lifetime medical program? Jane Friedkin, resident, commented on the conduct of the meeting. Congratulated Mayor Fuentes and Council Member Dugan. Mike Robbins, resident, discussed the recent election. Marc Rener, resident, commented on the Agenda item concerning Council benefits, commented on Mr. Swanson's public comment and commented on employee and retired employee salaries and benefits. Council answered Public Communication questions. Council Member Fellhauer congratulated newly elected Council Member Michael Dugan and congratulated Suzanne Fuentes on becoming Mayor. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO.6 Clerk Weaver invited everyone to partake in the reception being held in the foyer. Also, stated that all minutes were posted to the web site by Mona Shilling while the meeting was in session. MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNMENT at 9:21 PM Tracy Weaver, City Clerk 7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,2014 PAGE NO. 7