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
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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): -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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Council commented on Public Comments.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 8:59 PM
Trac "Weave , City Clerk
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