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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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—
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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.
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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
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