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2014 Sep 16 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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 Tern 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 may move 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): -1- matter City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3);. -0- matter. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 1 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6):-8- matters 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: Steve Filarsky and City Manager CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Adjourned at 6:55 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:00 PM INVOCATION — Lee Carlile, Pastor, United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Atkinson PRESENTATIONS a.. Proclamation read by Mayor Fuentes and presented to Lee Carlile, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, honoring the church's 100th Anniversary. ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tern 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. Dr. Antonio Mendez, resident, concerned that Animal Control does not work on Sunday's, mentioned his residence was part of a SCE outage, and commented on the renaming of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Liz Garnholz, resident, had questions concerning the Consent Agenda items. Marshall and Jennifer Lee, residents and small business owners, spoke concerning the police raid on Arena St. next door to where their business is located. Arturo Fraiser, Field Rep. for Representative Steven Bradford, announced the new Bike set forth by Representative Steven Bradford. John Wilcox, South Bay Bike Council representative, commented on the new Bike law. Dean Seligman, resident and Rotary President, updated the Council and City on the "Movie in the Park" event. Mike Robbins, resident, commented on item #F14, commented on the Code Enforcement item that was on the September 2, 2014 Agenda. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 3 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) Council answered questions from the Pubic 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) Consideration and possible action (Continued Public Hearing) regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Budget (including all City Revenues and Expenditures), and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit and Preliminary Budget as amended. (Copies of the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's office, and on the City's website.) (Fiscal Year Impact: Total Revenues of $133,522,300; Total Expenditures of $151,846,500, Prior Year Designations of $18,324,200; General Fund Revenues of $60,642,700, Expenditures of $64,043,100, Prior year Designations of $3,400,400) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a continued Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Budget (including all City Revenues and Expenditures) and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit and Preliminary Budget as amended. City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication has been received in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing, Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, gave a presentation.. Mike Robbins, resident, commented on Police and Fire compensation with respect to the City's budget. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion Greg Carpenter, City Manager, answered Council questions. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 4 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, ready by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4885 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2014 -2015 FINAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND ADOPTING THE 2014 -2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to adopt Resolution No. 4885. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 2. Consideration and possible action to amend El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § §15 -1 -6, 15 -6A -2, 15- 6A -11, 15-6D-5,15-6D-1 3 and 15 -8 -2 to add a definition of "Emergency Shelters "; to allow Emergency Shelters as a Permitted Use in the Light Industrial (M -1) Zone; to allow Emergency Shelters as a Conditional Use in the Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone; to establish Emergency Shelter Development Standards; and, to remove the managed production of resources on Agricultural Lands as a permitted use in the Open Space (O -S) Zone. Applicant: City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing to amend El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § §15 -1 -6, 15 -6A -2, 15- 6A -11, 15 -6D -5, 15 -6D -13 and 15 -8 -2 to add a definition of "Emergency Shelters "; to allow Emergency Shelters as a Permitted Use in the Light Industrial (M -1) Zone; to allow Emergency Shelters as a Conditional Use in the Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone; to establish Emergency Shelter Development Standards; and, to remove the managed production of resources on Agricultural Lands as a permitted use in the Open Space (O -S) Zone. Applicant: City of El Segundo. City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication has been received in the City Clerk's office. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager, gave a presentation and answered Council questions. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing. Mike Robbins, resident, not in favor of Emergency Shelters for El Segundo. MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 5 Council Consensus directed staff to research, if any, what residences, schools and /or parks are in the Light Industrial (M1) Zone and present the findings at the next City Council Meeting on October 7, 2014. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer amending the Ordinance to remove the Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone as a possible site for an Emergency Shelter. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Recessed at 8:51 PM Resumed Meeting at 9:00 PM 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. 3. Approve Warrant Numbers 3002389 through 3002568 on Register No. 23 in the total amount of $651,836.90 and Wire Transfers from 8/18/14 through 8/31/14 in the total amount of $842,603.79. 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. 4. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2014, and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2014. 5. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ATKINSON 6.. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4683 with Willdan Energy Solutions for implementation of Energy Efficiency Strategic Planning Activities using grant funds recently awarded by Southern California Edison. (Fiscal Impact: $100,125 in grant fund award) 7.. PULLED BY STAFF (To be brought back at a later date) 8. Adopt Resolution No. 4886 approving plans and Specifications for Sewer Main Improvements at eight locations in the northwest quadrant of El Segundo, predominantly located north of Franklin Ave. and westof Main St. Project No. PW 13 -24. (Fiscal Impact: $800,000.00) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 6 9. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one year License Agreement No. 4684 in a form approved by the City Attorney with Southern California Aquatics to operate a Masters Swim Program. (Fiscal Impact: $6,600 in Reservation Revenues per year) 10. Adopt a Conflict of Interest Code required by The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et. seq.) rescinding Resolution No. 4778, and adopting Resolution No. 4887 approving a new Conflict of Interest Code. (Fiscal Impact: None) 11. Authorize the City Manager to execute two (2) one -year agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Federal Technology Solutions, Inc. No. 4685 and NC Partners, Inc. No. 4686 with four one -year term extensions, for a maximum total contract length of five years each for RFP No. #14 -07 (On -Call Citywide Low Voltage Wiring Services). (Fiscal Impact: None) 12. Receive and file the 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) 13. Receive and file this 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) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. PULLED ITEMS: 5. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of ongoing professional service agreements and blanket purchase orders for FY 2014 -2015 in excess of $25,000 for various departments; and possible action to waive the formal bidding process and authorize the continued purchase of various goods and services as described below. (Fiscal Impact: General Fund $1,735,570 including $5,000 Library Developer Fees; Asset Forfeiture Fund $13,000; Prop A Fund $30,000; Water Enterprise Fund $122,750; Wastewater (Sewer) Enterprise Fund $26,750; Golf Course Enterprise Fund $96,000; Workers' Compensation Fund $97,749; Revenue /Expenditure Balance Sheet Account $200,000; Public Works Full Time Salary Accounts General Fund, Water & Wastewater Enterprise Funds $200,000) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 7 (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 4095, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with High Point Strategies, LLC to (1) extend the term of the agreement to September 30, 2015; (2) authorizes payment for services up to $75,000 (General Fund); and (3) take such additional, related, action that may be desirable. (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 4242, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with to (1) extend the term of the agreement to September 30, 2015; (2) authorizes payment for services up to $60,000 (General Fund); and (3) take such additional, related, action that may be desirable. (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Baker & Taylor Information Services for supplying books and other library materials, and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $86,800 in FY 2014 -2015. (General Fund including $5,000 Library Developer Fees) (4) Authorize the City Manager to extend contract #2235 to Innovative Interfaces, Inc., for library computer network system maintenance and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $31,500 (General Fund). (5) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with J. Lee Engineering provides plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division not to exceed $200,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (6) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with JAS to provide plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division not to exceed $75,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (7) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with CSG to provide plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division not to exceed $75,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (8) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Scanning Service Corp. to provide service of scanning plans, permits & microfilm to digital for Laserfiche document imaging system for the Building and Safety Division not to exceed $20,000 and Planning Division not to exceed $23,000 in FY 2014 -2015 for a combined total amount of $43,000 (General Fund). (9) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC) to provide professional planning consulting and interim staffing services for the City's Planning Division, not to exceed $35,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (10) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Tierra West Advisor's Inc. to provide professional planning consulting and interim staffing services for the City's Planning Division, not to exceed $35,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (11) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with Westchester Medical Group /Center for Heart and Health to provide annual safety employees fitness for duty and executive physical examinations not to exceed $60,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 8 (12) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with York Risk Services Group to administer workers' compensation claims not to exceed $97,749 in FY 2014 -2015 (Workers' Compensation Fund). (13) Authorize the El Segundo Fire Department to waive the bidding process per El Segundo Municipal Code §1 -7 -10 to purchase medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and piggyback on the City of El Cajon's Bound Tree Medical, Inc. ( "Bound Tree ") Bid #005 -12, and authorize issuance of a blanket purchase order to Bound Tree for medical and pharmaceutical supplies not to exceed $27,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (14) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year Contract No. 4687 with All Cities Management Company to provide crossing guard services for the El Segundo School District not to exceed $80,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (15) Authorize all El Segundo City Departments to waive the bidding process per El Segundo Municipal Code § 1 -7 -10 to purchase office supplies, related products and off -site office services, and piggyback on The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) Contract # R5023 awarded to Office Depot, and authorize issuance of a citywide open purchase order to Office Depot for office supplies, related products and off -site office services under the agreement not to exceed $65,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (16) Authorize all El Segundo City Departments to waive the bidding process per El Segundo Municipal Code § 1 -7 -10 to purchase City -wide advertising and authorize issuance of a citywide open purchase order to El Segundo Herald. Off - site services include Public Hearing notices, Request for Proposal notices, Department advertising and publishing, printing and distribution of the Recreation and Parks brochures not to exceed $70,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (17) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Lane Donovan Partners, LLC (Agreement #3399) to provide management services for The Lakes Golf Course for an amount not to exceed $96,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (Golf Course Enterprise Fund). (18) Authorize the City Manager to extend Agreement # 4096 with TruGreen Landcare in a form approved by the City Attorney and issuance of a blanket purchase order to provide weekly landscape services for an amount not to exceed $160,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (19) Authorize staff to continue to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel for City vehicles and equipment through the use of spot market purchasing in an amount not to exceed $315,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund = $250,000; Asset Forfeiture Fund = $13,000; Prop "A" Fund = $30,000; Water Enterprise Fund = $9,000; Wastewater (sewer) Enterprise Fund = $13,000). (20) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Metron Farnier & Actaris in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in total for the purchase of single jet water meters for the City's water system in FY 2014 -2015 (Water Enterprise Fund). (21) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Blue Diamond Materials, a division of Sully Miller Contracting Company in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the purchase of asphalt paving materials for Street Maintenance Division projects in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 9 (22) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to DataProse (Agreement # 3227) to provide Water and Sewer divisions utility bill print and mail services for an amount not to exceed $27,500 in FY 2014 -2015 (Water & Wastewater (sewer) Enterprise Funds). (23) Authorize the City Manager to extend the ongoing professional service Agreement # 4269 with Aerotek for providing temporary staffing service for the Public Works Department not to exceed $200,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund, Water & Wastewater (sewer) Enterprise Funds). (24) Authorize the city manager to extend ongoing services agreement #4568 with Westcon Engineering for engineering plan check services for the Public Works Department not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2014 -15 (Revenue /Expenditure Balance Sheet Account Fund). (25) Authorize the city manager to extend ongoing services agreement #4622 with D.R. Consultants and Designers, Inc., for engineering plan check services for the Public Works Department not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2014 -15 (Revenue /Expenditure Balance Sheet Account Fund). (26) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing services agreement #4672 with Geosyntec Inc for storm water compliance program support for the Public Works Department, not to exceed $30,000 in FY 2014 -15 (General Fund). (27) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year Contract No. 4688 with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles for animal sheltering services, not to exceed $28,200 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (28) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year Contract No. 4689 with Duncan Solutions (formerly Enforcement Technology Inc.) for processing of parking citations /collections, not to exceed $77,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (29) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. (SDPECI) and Dooley Enterprises, for the purchase of CCI- Speer and Federal ammunition, not to exceed $67,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (30) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract amendment and /or purchase order with Tyler Technologies for annual software licensing, maintenance, and support not to exceed $41,070 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). (31) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract and /or blanket purchase order with Active Network for annual licensing, maintenance and support not to exceed $34,000 in FY 2014 -2015 (General Fund). Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief overview of the items under #5 and answered Council questions, along with Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director and Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director. Council Discussion MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 10 MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve the amended list of ongoing professional service agreements and blanket purchase orders for FY 2014 -2015 in excess of $25,000 for various departments (item #2 will be brought back at a later date and items #6 and #7 were removed); and waive the formal bidding process and authorize the continued purchase of various goods and services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. ** *Correction to the minutes were approved and amended on October 7, 2014. Items #6 and #7 were approved * ** F. NEW BUSINESS 14. Consideration and possible action to tentatively approve installation of a Class bike lane on Rosecrans Ave. between Sepulveda Blvd. and Highland Ave. (Fiscal Impact: Undetermined but expected to be minimal staff time)Tentatively approve installation of a Class II bike lane on Rosecrans Ave. between Sepulveda Blvd. and Highland Ave. (Fiscal Impact: Undetermined but expected to be minimal staff time) Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a presentation and answered Council questions. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to tentatively approve installation of a Class II bike lane on Rosecrans Ave. between Sepulveda Blvd. and Highland Ave. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 15. Consideration and possible action to review the water and sewer rate studies, direct staff to commence the Proposition 218 protest procedures regarding potential increases to the City's water and sewer rates and fees. (Fiscal Impact: $60,000 for ballot preparation and mailing for water rate increases and sewer rate increases.) Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, introduced the item. Greg Heiertz, from AKM Consulting Engineers, gave a presentation. Council Discussion Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, answered Council questions. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 11 MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to adopt the 4 -Tiers for Single Family Residential (SFR) Users and 4 -Tiers for Non Single Family Residential (SFR) Users. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to receive water rate study presentation and proposed potable water rate increases, direct staff to implement the Proposition 218 protest ballot procedures for proposed potable water and sewer rate increases, adopt Resolution No. 4888 establishing procedures for mailing, handling and counting Proposition 218 ballots and set a public Hearing on November 18, 2014 for Council's consideration of the proposed water and sewer rate increases. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None REPORTS — CITY CLERK — None J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Dugan - 16. Discussion and possible action regarding a request from local business owners Kimberly and Ben Wakefield for deferment of newly established fees for a facility reservation permit at Library Park. (Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined) MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to defer the newly established fees for a facility reservation permit for the Wakefield's business located at Library Park for the remainder of 2014. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Council Member Fellhauer — Attended the City's PR campaign launch and will attend the Westside Commercial Brokers' event. Council Member Atkinson — None Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson — Thank you to Damian, Craig, Justin and Stephanie (Public Works Department) for working all night on a water main break on Rosecrans Blvd. Mayor Fuentes — Attended the City's PR campaign launch, attended Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti's convening of the Los Angeles Mayors event. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 12 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. Dr. Antonio Mendez, resident, commented on the recent prepping for slurry sealing on Standard Street. Mike Robbins, resident, commented on the Emergency Shelters, the water rates item and previous public comments. Council answered questions from Public Communications. MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNMENT at 10:48 PM (jh4,e Tracy WeaveVity Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 PAGE NO. 13