2014 Mar 04 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 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 - 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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Fisher announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the agenda.
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) -3- 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
3. Flickinger vs. City of El Segundo, WCAB No. ADJ8627969
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-0- matter.
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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
Adjourned at 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Fisher at 7:03 PM
INVOCATION — Rob McKenna, Pastor, the Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fellhauer
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation read by Council Member Fellhauer and presented to Blake Parker of the
Tree Musketeers in honor of Arbor Day on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
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.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, not happy with Council decisions of late. Not in favor of the
Wiseburn/EI Segundo Pool collaboration. Believes poor management is the reason why
the City is in debt.
Loretta Frye, resident, watched the Planning Commission meeting and was appalled
by what she heard concerning a survey for Richmond St. and Standard St. that would
cost $80,000.00. If we don't have money, then are why are these discussions taking
place?
Jane Friedkin, resident, unhappy with a flyer that was distributed to residents and
stated that seniors are on limited income, but costs keep rising. Believes the Council
hands out money right and left.
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Liz Garnholz, resident, stated that the Candidates Forum will be held Thursday, March
6, 2014 in the Council Chamber from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM. Asked several questions
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council answered questions pertaining to Public Communications.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, 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 to adopt the proposed fee modifications
presented by the Recreation and Parks Fee Analysis Task Force.
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Increased Revenues of $200,000.00 to $250,000.00
Annually)
Mayor Fisher stated that this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing to
approve and adopt a resolution on the proposed fee schedule for programs and
services provided through the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and written
communication was received in the City Clerk's office and Council was copied.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Members of the Task Force spoke and answered questions concerning the proposed
fee schedule.
Mayor Fisher opened the Public Hearing.
Public input:
Mike Robbins, resident, stated this is the wrong time to raise fees for residents and
businesses.
Loretta Frye, resident, spoke on behalf of Senior Citizens and their ability or inability to
pay for the Dial-A-Ride shuttle and other proposed fees.
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Jill Dole, resident, spoke on the proposed fees. In favor of increasing the Rec. Park
card fee, but would rather not pay for each use, such as each time her family uses the
pools. Would be willing to purchase a "swim card" or something of that nature.
Andrew Walther, resident, spoke concerning lack of clarity and some uncertainty on
the proposed fees. In favor of increasing the Rec. Park card fee in lieu of paying as you
go.
Lou Kutil, resident, presented a notarized petition of 544 signatures on behalf of the
Senior Citizens against the fees for riding the Dial-A-Ride shuttle.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke against the proposed the fees. Questioned a fee for
Lunch shuttles.
Janette Martin, resident, spoke against the proposed fees for the Dial-A-Ride shuttle.
Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke on behalf of the Senior Citizens having to pay the
proposed fees for Dial-A-Ride shuttle.
Craig Carr, resident, spoke concerning the trees along Main Street that have recently
been cut down.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
close the Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Bob Cummings, Recreation and Parks Director, answered questions.
Continued Council Discussion
Council Consensus directed staff to move forward on this item and bring back at a
future City Council meeting in May.
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.
2. Approve Warrant Numbers 2596576 - 2596841 on Register No. 10 in the total
amount of $702,532.30 and Wire Transfers from 02/01/2014 through 02/14/2014
in the total amount of$2,850,703.68. 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 18, 2014.
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4. Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4565 with the El Camino
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Department through June 30, 2014 and further agree to four (4) additional
optional one year renewal periods.
(Fiscal Impact: Reimbursement of approximately $18,000.00)
5. Received and filed the report without objecting to a new Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) License which will allow the on-site sale of beer and wine for on-
site consumption (Type 41 State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control
License) at a new restaurant (Toppings Custom Fired Pizza) at 2161 East El
Segundo Boulevard. Applicant: Kim S. Kano
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
6. PULLED BY PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY STAFF
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson 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 — Stated the Sample Ballot and election information is
now posted to the website under the City Clerk page.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer— None
Council Member Atkinson — Glad to be back in person and thanked.everyone for
coming out tonight.
Council Member Fuentes —Attended the Little League 60th Anniversary last Saturday.
Encouraged the residents to catch a Challenger's game.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — Mentioned the Automobile Driving Museum is celebrating
the Anniversary of the GTO this Saturday, March 8, 2014.
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Mayor Fisher—Attended a meeting at the Wilson Institute, chaired by CEO Jane
Harmon, mayors and council members from the South Bay attended. A presentation
was given by The Secretary of Homeland Security.
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.
Mike Robbins, resident, spoke on his time on the Council. Continues to state Safety
Personnel as the reason we are in our current financial situation.
Peggy Tyrell, resident, wanted her questions answered concerning the Parking
Structure revenue and the Pool maintenance funds for the Wiseburn/EI Segundo future
pool.
Antonio Mendez, resident, wanted to know if the City could partner with Chevron on
the parking situation, since Chevron has several lots in town.
Liz Garnholz, resident, asked what CalPers cost the City last Fiscal Year.
Jane Friedkin, resident, stated that the citizens are paying the higher costs, because
when costs go up, the companies pass the costs onto the consumers.
Council answered questions pertaining to Public Communications
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:38 PM
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