2014 Jan 21 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 — 6:00 PM
6:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fisher at 6:01 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.
Ronald Garcia, Edison Region Manager, handed out Confidential Emergency
Communication Information Field Guides and explained the process to the Council.
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. Springfield vs. City of El Segundo, et.al. LASC Case No. YC067789
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-0- matter.
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): -0-
matters
Adjourned at 6:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fisher at 7:02 PM
INVOCATION — Rev. Diana Ferguson, St. Michael Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Atkinson
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Marsha Hansen, ES Chamber Chairman, announcing the Holiday
Parade Trophy winners for this year's Holiday Parade.
Proclamation read by Mayor Fisher and presented to the AARP tax preparer's;
Bob Matthews, Babette Heimbuch, Bob Hiller, Don Bibeau, Roberta Godfrey and
Loretta Frye. Loretta Frye accepted the Proclamation and spoke on behalf the group.
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.
Jorge Sanchez, Business Agent with Teamsters Local 911, would like Council to pull
Consent Agenda item #6 for further discussion.
Jesse Bobbett, Recreation and Parks Supervisor and President of the Supervisory and
Professional Employee Association, spoke concerning Consent Agenda item #6.
Alkire Masa, Planning Division, spoke concerning Consent Agenda item #6.
Paul Samaras, Planning Division, spoke concerning Consent Agenda item #6.
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Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke concerning the possible fee increases for Dial-A-Ride
and Beach Shuttle. Who finances these shuttles? Does the City run meetings on
rarriarnentary Procedures
Josh Albert, resident and Golf Pro at the Lakes of El Segundo, wanted an update and/
or status on the shared Principles document and the Citizens Advisory Committee for
the Top Golf project.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, answered Ms. Garnholz's question concerning who
finances the shuttle. Mr. Carpenter stated the funds are from current Grants and Grant
reserves.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, explained the Council meetings follows Roberts Rules per
the Municipal Code.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a Top Golf update, stating that staff is working with
CenterCal and the Top Golf team to finalize the agreement to incorporate the Shared
Principles and also working on the reimbursement agreement. Top Golf should be back
on the Agenda in February.
Mayor Fisher stated that Consent Agenda #6 would be pulled for discussion.
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
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution supporting the California
Office of Business and Economic Development's mission to increase the
competitiveness of California's business climate.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief presentation,
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, Seconded by Council Member Fellhauer to
adopt Resolution No. 4862 supporting the California Office of Business and Economic
Development's mission to increase the competitiveness of California's business climate,
with a one word change in the Resolution in the last paragraph, changing "increase" to
"improve". MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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 2595677 to 2595854 on Register No. 6 in the total
amount of$912,346.02 and Wire Transfers from 11/22/2013 through 12/05/2013
in the total amount of $887,198.35 and approved Warrant Numbers 2595855 to
2596034 on Register No. 7 in the total amount of $1,280,008.54 and Wire
Transfers from 12/06/2013 through 12/19/2013 in the total amount of
$3,439,870.58). 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. Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2013 and
approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2013.
4. Approved the El Segundo Senior Housing Corporation 2014 Annual Budget for
the Park Vista Apartments located at 615 East Holly Street.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Authorized the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No.
4536, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Southwest Pipeline &
Trenchless Corp. for the Trenchless Sewer Improvement. Project No. PW 13-23.
(Fiscal Impact: $210,000.00)
6. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FELLHAUER
7. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a three-year Agreement No. 4537 with
Insight, as approved to form by the City Attorney, to provide Microsoft software
support and upgrades in an amount not to exceed $188,213.90 (3 Years of
$62,737.97 per year).
(Fiscal Impact: $188,213.90)
8. Approved Amendment No. 4505A to an existing Professional Services
agreement with Pacific Municipal Consultants ("PMC") to increase the amount of
the agreement by $45,000 for a total of$70,000 for planning consulting services.
(Fiscal Impact: $45,000.00)
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MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS V OI%E VO T E. 5/v
PULLED ITEM:
6. Consideration and possible action regarding updating the contract
between the City and Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) to reflect
the current rate for the SPEA additional retirement annuity.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Discussion
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief history and overview of PARS,
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, spoke on the possibility and ramifications of delaying the
motion until a later date.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
authorize the Director of Finance to update a contract between the City and Public
Agency Retirement System (PARS) to reflect the current rate for the SPEA additional
retirement annuity. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Consensus by Council to have staff seek a resolution to this situation in the coming
weeks with the SPEA.
F. NEW BUSINESS
9. Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the terms and
conditions from a grant award by Chevron U.S.A., Inc. in the amount of
$200,000 to assist in Economic and Business Development within the City of
El Segundo over the next two fiscal years.
(Fiscal Impact: $$200,000 Revenue for the Chevron USA, Inc. Grant Account for
FY 2013-2014 and 2014-2015)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave the Council background concerning how the City
came to receive the Chevron Grant.
Mayor Fisher gave an overview on how and why we applied for the Chevron Grant. He
also thanked Chevron for their continued support of El Segundo.
Rod Spackman, Chevron USA, presented the grant to the Council..
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Council thanked Rod, Lily, Frank and Chevron USA for the grant.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to
authorize the City Manager to accept the terms and conditions from a grant award by
Chevron U.S.A., Inc. in the amount of$200,000 to assist in Economic and Business
Development within the City of El Segundo over the next two fiscal years. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Changed the Rec and Park Fees discussion to
March 4, 2014. Mr. Carpenter stated he truly appreciates the employees of this City.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer—Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Atkinson — None
Council Member Fuentes — Mentioned the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge
Earthquake this week. Reminded all to be prepared in the event of an Earthquake.
Honored to attend the Pacific Battleship Center - Samuel L. Gravely Service and
Leadership Award Ceremony honoring Dr. Wanda Austin, CEO of the Aerospace
Corporation.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson —Wished everyone a Happy New Year,
Mayor Fisher— 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.
James Carver, Fire Marshall and Past President of SPEA, spoke concerning the
background of the PARS program.
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Jesse Bobbett, Recreation and Parks Supervisor and President of SPEA, thanked the
Council for their consideration and listening to the employees. He also apologized for
"the Teamsters rrlxep words disrespecting the Council a nU +h e Ci ty Ma1-1-0V-ver. T
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employees have concerns and questions concerning PARS that they would like
discussed in the near future.
MEMORIALS —
Maria Cristina Shaushkin
Kenneth "Bud" McElvain
Floyd Carr Jr
ADJOURNMENT at 8:37 PM
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