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2014 Jul 15 - CC MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 5:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson - Present Council Member Atkinson - Present Council Member Fellhauer- Present Council Member Dugan - 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 Fuentes 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. Smith vs. City of El Segundo, WCAB Case No. ADJ9258793 3. Schrantz vs. City of El Segundo, WCAB Case No. ADJ8078838 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO. 1 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): -8- matters 1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; City Employees Association; Executive Management Group (Unrepresented Group); Management/Confidential Group (Unrepresented Group) Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and Steve Filarsky CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Adjourned at 6:55 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:00 PM INVOCATION —John Svendsen, Pastor, First Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Atkinson PRESENTATIONS Presentation by Susan Munson, CEO of Certified Fixed Income Academy, presented Krista Binder, Thim Whiteside and Dino Marsocci a certificate for earning their Certified Fixed Income Practitioner (CFIP) Designation. ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson - Present Council Member Atkinson - Present Council Member Fellhauer - Present Council Member Dugan - 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. Joe Camagong, Representative of Police Support Service Group, spoke concerning the last SPS and the City Council's proposed budget for the FY 14/15 and how it will affect the Police Department. Windell Phillips, Attorney for the City Employee Association, spoke concerning the City Council's proposed budget for FY 14/15 and what it could mean to the employees of the City. Jane Friedkin, resident, commented on changing the name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway. Mrs. Friedkin is not in favor of the name change. Ms. Friedkin also commented on the Fee Waiver item. Gail Church, Executive Director of Tree Musketeers, commented on the Fee Waiver item on tonight's agenda. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.3 Lee Davis, resident, commented on agenda item #13 concerning the Wiseburn proposed pool for El Segundo. Mr. Davis is in favor of Option #2 on the Staff Report and encourages the Council to make an informed decision. Mark Cervanik, resident, commented on agenda item #13 concerning the Wiseburn proposed pool for El Segundo. Encourages the Council to make an informed decision tonight. Sam Pena, Consolidated Waste, the July 12th Shred Day was very successful. The day yielded over 11,000.00 Ibs in paper. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) Council commented on Public Communications. 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 1. Consideration and possible action to approve bylaws established for the Economic Development Advisory Council to provide greater clarity for the complexion of the political body and to establish rules and expectations for members appointed. (Fiscal Impact: None) Drew Boyles, EDAC Chairman, gave a brief overview of establishing the bylaws for EDAC and answered questions from the Council. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to adopt the bylaws with one correction, the Secretary for EDAC will be appointed by the City Manager, not selected by EDAC. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.4 2. Consideration and possible action to approve the 2013-14 Economic Development Strategic Plan. (Fiscal Impact: $185,000.00) Drew Boyles, EDAC Chairman, gave a brief presentation Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to approve the 2013-14 Economic Development Strategic Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 3. Consideration and possible action regarding future fee waivers in association with Special Event Permit applicants for non-profit organizations and individuals,. (Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined) Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to approve the recommendations from the Special Event Fee Waiver Sub-Committee. 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. 4. Approve Warrant Numbers 3001447 through 3001652 on Register No. 19 in the total amount of $948,454.22 and Wire Transfers from 06/16/2014 through 06/29/2014 in the total amount of$812,432.08. 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. 5. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2014 and Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2014. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.5 6. Receive and file report regarding cleaning and repairing drywall and carpet as well as restoring furniture in the north portion of City Hall 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. (Fiscal Impact: $37,000.00) 7. Receive and file report regarding the emergency repair to remove debris in the attic space of City Hall 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. (Fiscal Impact: $82,354.00) 8. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4646, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Audio Fidelity Communications Corp. (dba Whitlock) to move police video wall infrastructure from the Watch Commander's Office to the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) room using funds from Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant. (Fiscal Impact: $11,418.00) 9. Approve a contract with PCR Services Corporation to provide environmental review services for the Mattel Continental Grand Campus Specific Plan Project and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement No. 4647 for environmental review services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, not to exceed $408,035.00 (Fiscal Impact: up to $408,035 Developer Reimbursed Trust Fund) 10.Award Contract No. 4648 to Spec Construction Co., Inc. for construction at twenty-seven (27) homes related to Project No. RSI 14-04 (Group 54 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program) and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $622,764) MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve the amended Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. F. NEW BUSINESS 11.Consideration and possible action regarding a request from Broadway in the Park to waive fees for City resources and staff time associated with their theatre festival to be held on August 2 — 11, 2014 at the Recreation Park Softball Field. (Fiscal Impact: $2,751.66) Council Discussion MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.6 MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve the request from Broadway in the Park to waive fees for City resources and staff time associated with their theatrical event in accordance with the City of El Segundo's Fee Waiver Policy. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 12.Consideration and possible action regarding a request from the El Segundo Rotary Club to waive fees for City resources and staff time associated with their Movie in the Park to be held on August 2, 2014 at Chevron Park. (Fiscal Impact: $6,862.28) Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson approve the request from the El Segundo Rotary Club to waive fees for City resources and staff time associated with their Movie in the Park in accordance with the City of El Segundo's Fee Waiver Policy. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0,. 13.Consideration and possible action regarding the design and program planning for the outdoor competition swimming pool to be constructed by the Wiseburn School District and operated by the City of El Segundo, including the utilization of the Aquatics Trust Fund for consulting services to assist in the decision making process. (Fiscal Impact: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00) Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation and answered questions. Dr. Tom Johnstone, Superintendent of Wiseburn Unified School District, answered questions. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for consulting services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a Facility Program, Financial and Sustainability Analysis. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 14.A Status Report on the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program, consideration and possible action to adopt policy changes to the City's RSI Program and discussion of the possible addition of one Construction Coordinator.. (Fiscal Impact: $120,000.00 annually, but no fiscal impact to the General Fund). This item will be brought back at a later date. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.7 G, REPORTS — CITY MANAGER —Thanked the departments involved in the 4th of July festivities. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer—Attended the Independent Cities Summer Seminar, Council Member Atkinson — Mentioned Hyperion plant is energy free and produce their own energy. Council Member Dugan — Mentioned a complaint from residents concerning the filming on Richmond Street. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — Great 4th of July, thank you to all who made the event a success. Mayor Fuentes — Thanked the staff involved in the 4th of July celebration, mentioned the Concert in the Park, also attended the Independent Cities Summer Seminar and mentioned Elevon. 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. Jack Axelrod, resident, spoke on various items concerning the City. Mary Kobus, former El Segundo Employee, commented on retirement benefits. Dean Seligman, Rotary Club President, thanked the Council for fee waiver process and thanked them for supporting their event. Please attend the Movie in the Park on August 2, 2014. Liz Garnholz, resident, commented on the possibility of renaming Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway. Ms. Garnholz's is not in favor. Jane Friedkin, resident, loves that El Segundo is called "Mayberry" and asked that Council not put down the residents who do enjoy the name. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.8 Council commented on Public Comments. MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNMENT at 8:59 PM Trac "Weave , City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 PAGE NO.9