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2013 Feb 19 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, February 19, 2013 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Jacobson at 5:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes - Present Council Member Fisher - 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.. Mayor Jacobson announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant of the items listed on the agenda. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: 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)(1) -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. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4): -2- matter.. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 1 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): -0- matters CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -1- matters Property: The Lakes Golf Course (APN Nos. 4138 - 014 -910 and 4138 - 014 -913.. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Parties: Centercal Properties, LLC and TopGolf, LLC Under Negotiation: Lease Price and Terms of City leasing The Lakes Golf Course to Centercal Properties and TopGolf. Council recessed at 6:50 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, February 19, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Jacobson at 7:02 PM INVOCATION — Lee Carlile, Pastor, United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fellhauer PRESENTATIONS a) Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes presented a Proclamation to the American Red Cross, Julie Thomas, CEO of the Santa Monica Chapter, accepted the Proclamation. b) Kathy McCune, Metro, gave a Metro Express Lanes Presentation. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes - Present Council Member Fisher - 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. Senior Girl Scout Troop 2505 invited the public to attend the Annual Tasting Bee on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Boy Scout House. John Nisley — spoke concerning Washington Parking Permits - comments were moved to Public Hearing per Mayor Jacobson's request. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 3 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 Mayor Pro Tern 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 open a public hearing and receive public testimony concerning adopting resolutions approving the reinstatement of a parking permit program on the west curb line of Washington Street (from Maple Avenue to Walnut Avenue) and the south curb line of Walnut Avenue (adjacent to the Washington Plaza Home Owners Association property), and authorizing the Public Works Department to remove a concrete traffic barrier on Walnut Avenue at Washington Street. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Jacobson excused himself from the Public Hearing due to conflict and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes stated that this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony and adopt resolutions approving the reinstatement of a parking permit program on the west curb line of Washington Street (from Maple Avenue to Walnut Avenue) and the south curb line of Walnut Avenue (adjacent to the Washington Plaza Home Owners Association property), and authorizing the Public Works Department to remove a concrete traffic barrier on Walnut Avenue at Washington Street. 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. Mitch Tavera, Police Chief, gave a report John Nisley, representing the Washington Home Owners Association, spoke for the reinstatement of the permit parking program. Phyllis Langdon, resident, spoke regarding extending the permit parking program to other streets in the area. Julia Lau, resident, spoke for the reinstatement of the permit parking program. Council Discussion, Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by titles only: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 4808 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO REMOVE A CONCRETE TRAFFIC BARRIER ON WALNUT AVENUE AT WASHINGTON STREET. MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to adopt Resolution No. 4808 authorizing the Public Works department to remove a concrete traffic barrier on Walnut Avenue at Washington Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 RESOLUTION NO. 4809 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3333 REGARDING PREFERENTIAL PARKING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY WHERE PARKING PERMITS MAY BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE A OF CHAPTER 8 -5. MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to adopt Resolution No. 4809 amending Resolution No. 3333 regarding preferential parking areas within the City where parking permits may be used in accordance with Article A of Chapter 8 -5. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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� Approved Warrant Numbers 2591168 to 2591341 on Register No. 9 in the total amount of $474,588.05 and Wire Transfers from 1/17/2013 through 1/31/2013 in the total amount of $849,161.17. 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 5, 2011 4. Approved a new Class Specification for the at -will position of Residential Sound Insulation Design Coordinator and adopted Resolution No. 4810 establishing the basic monthly salary range for Residential Sound Insulation Design Coordinator and Introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 1477 amending El Segundo Municipal Code §1 -6 -4 Regarding Exclusions. (Fiscal Impact: N /A) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 5 5. Approved the withdrawal from the Municipal Area Express (MAX) effective June 30, 2013 and directed the City Manager to give notice of termination to the MAX Policy Steering Committee and other participating agencies as required. (Fiscal Impact: None) 6, Adopted a Resolution No. 4811 approving Plans and Specifications for the installation of sub - meters on the City's main electricity meter for City Hall, the Police Department and the Fire Station. Project No. PW 13 -02. (Fiscal Impact: $0; $15,000.00 grant reimbursement) 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FELLHAUER 8.. Authorized the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No. 4392, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the Pressure Reducing Station Waterline Improvements at 2161 El Segundo Blvd, Project No. 13 -01 (Fiscal Impact: $38,000.00) 9. Awarded a 5 -year Public Works Contract No., 4393, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to 5 Star Elevator for $38,760.00 for elevator maintenance, and on- call repair services for the City of El Segundo's five elevators and one dumb waiter and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders for additional repair work on an as- needed basis for an annual amount not to exceed $16,148.00 during the 5 -year contract period. Project No. PW 13 -03. (Fiscal Impact: $119.500.00 over five years, $23,900.00 annually) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 7, Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to retroactively approve additional design services with RRM Design Group for the Beach Restroom and Lifeguard Facility. (Fiscal Impact: $12,648.00) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4002A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to retroactively approve additional design services with RRM Design Group for the Beach Restroom and Lifeguard Facility. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 6 NEW BUSINESS 10. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an extension to the previous design services contract with The Jones Payne Group, approval of a policy to have City staff perform the majority of design services related to the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program and authorize staff to advertise Requests for Qualifications for supplemental design services. (Fiscal Impact: estimated program savings of $1,000,000.00 for every 300 homes treated by the program, to allow for treatment of additional homes) James O'Neil, Director of RSI, gave a report. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the existing Contract No. 3991with The Jones Payne Group, directed the City Manager, or designee, to cause City staff to perform design services related to the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program to the greatest extent practicable and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to solicit Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for the following supplemental services; acoustical testing and supplemental design services, architectural design services, mechanical design services, electrical design services, structural design services and environmental consulting services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the LAWA for the 9.2 million dollar grant for the RSI program. Thanked both the Public Works department and Police Department on their outstanding efforts on the Washington Street Permit Parking Program. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Gave a brief update on the Treasury Department. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer — Thanked Public Works and the Police Department for all their work on the Permit Parking Program. Reminded the public of the upcoming Arbor Day celebration on March 9, 2013. Council Member Atkinson — None Council Member Fisher — None Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes — Attended the Southwest Defense Alliance Conference in Palmdale. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 7 Mayor Jacobson — None 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 concerns of various items. MEMORIALS — Dr. Jerry Buss CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT at 8:00 PM. Tracy Wav City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 2013 PAGE NO. 8