2014 Feb 18 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 — 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 - Via Teleconferencing — 5:02 p.m.
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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Appoint City Manager as labor negotiator for the following organized employee
bargaining groups (unions): Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; and the City
Employees Association.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to
appoint the City Manager as labor negotiator for the following organized employee
bargaining groups (unions): Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters Association;
Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; and the City Employees
Association. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 Council Member
Atkinson was absent during the vote.
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:
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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):
-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): -6-
matters
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers Association;
Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters Association; Supervisory
and Professional Employees Association; and the City Employees Association
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Fisher at 7:05 PM
INVOCATION — Mark Stepp, Assoc. Pastor, Oceanside Christian Fellowship Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fuentes
PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Fisher introduced LA City Councilman Bonin. Mr. Bonin gave a brief
overview of his goals and thanked El Segundo for being a good neighbor.
b) Presentation by Ed Little of the West Basin Municipal Water District spoke
concerning our current drought situation.
c) Proclamation read by Mayor Fisher and presented to Julie Stolnack and Peter
Gianusso of the Little League Board for the El Segundo Little League's 60th
Anniversary. Mayor Fisher proclaimed February 22, 2014 as Little League Day.
d) Commendation read by Council Member Fellhauer and presented to Retired
Sheriff Lee Baca.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fisher - Present
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson - Present
Council Member Fuentes - Present
Council Member Atkinson - Via Teleconferencing
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.
Tara Church, Chair of the Board for Tree Musketeer's, spoke on behalf of the Tree
Musketeers.
Janice Cruikshank, resident, thanked the Council for their thoughtful dialogue
concerning Measure A.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
None
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 BOARD
1. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Paolucci Communication Arts for
performing city related public relations and community branding/advertising
services to enhance the city visibility to commerce opportunities for a three year
period with a total contract amount of $450,000.
(Fiscal Impact: $450,000 including $100,000 FY 13-14, $200,000 FY 14-15 and
$150,000 FY 15-16; Funding Source: $200,000.00-Chevron Grant, $15,000.00-
Continental Development Contribution, $235,000.00-General Fund)
Presentation by Brian Polkinghorne, Drew Boyles, and Al Keahi of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
Council discussion and comments.
Daniel Martin, Paolucci Communication Arts, answered Council's questions.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated the actual agreement and contract have not been
finalized at this time.
MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement No. 4548
with Paolucci Communication Arts for performing city related public relations and
community branding/advertising services to enhance the city visibility to commerce
opportunities for a three year period with a total contract amount of$450,000. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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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 2596252 — 2596575 on Register No. 9 in the total
amount of$1,001,692.92 and Wire Transfers from 01/03/14 through 01/31/14 in
the total amount of$3,966,399.78. 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2014.
4. Approved Resolution No. 4866 authorizing the establishment of an agreement
with the State of California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation to provide pre-employment background checks for City employee
candidates.
(Fiscal Impact: estimated $2,200.00 annually)
5. Approved a contract Amendment No. 4269F for Aerotek, Inc. for additional
temporary staffing services in the Public Works Department.
(Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00)
6. PULLED BY MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Coun-biWember Fuentes.to
approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, and 5. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK— Gave a few updates concerning the upcoming
election on April 8, 2014.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer—stated she is having major surgery tomorrow, but hopes to
make the next meeting.
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Council Member Atkinson — None
Council Member Fuentes —Attended the Boy Scouts Blue and Gold Event. Reminded
all to attend the Comedy Show at the High School to support the Band.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fisher—Attended the Los Angeles Plant Inspection Station's opening.
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 8:05 PM
Tra W r, ty Clerk
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