2012 Jan 17 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Busch
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher
- Present
Council Member Fuentes
- Present
Council Member Jacobson
- Present
Council Member Brann
- Absent
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:
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(a) -1- matters
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(b): -2- matter.
Claim 10 -35 - Wyle
Claim 11 -57 - Garton
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
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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): -1-
matters
Represented Group: Supervisory and Professional Association
Negotiators: Doug Willmore, City Manager
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Council recessed at 6:05 p.m,
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor John Svendsen, First Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Bill Fisher
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mayor Busch presented a Commendation to City of El Segundo Fire
Department Engineer Mitch Emerson for his courageous and exemplary
actions in helping to foil a home burglary.
(b) Presentation of trophies to the 2011 Holiday Parade winners by Julie Warner.
Grand Marshal's Award — Legacy Dance Academy
Best Musical Band — High School: El Segundo High School Marching Band
Best Musical Band — Middle School: Will Rodgers Middle School Panther
Marching Band
Best Musical Band — Elementary: El Segundo Elementary Band
Best Performers — Children: Legacy Dance
Best Performers — Adult: South Bay Coastliners
Best Holiday Spirit: Eagles Nest Pre - School
Best Use of Theme: Dickens Christmas Singers
ROLL CALL
Mayor Busch
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher
- Present
Council Member Fuentes
- Present
Council Member Jacobson
- Present
Council Member Brann
- Absent
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.
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Mike Robbins, Resident; spoke regarding the special meeting of January 13, 2012 and
the subject matter discussed at that meeting.
Loretta Frye, Resident; spoke regarding tax preparation service provided to Senior
Citizens at the Josyln Center, February 7, 2012, and every Tuesday through April 10, by
appointment.
Linda Cohen, Resident; announced the El Segundo High School Band Comedy Night
on February 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m in the High School Auditorium and stated tickets were
available tonight.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN ABSENT.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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.
Approved Warrant Numbers 2585527 to 2585767 on Register No. 6 in the total
amount of $708,754.92 and Wire Transfers from 12/09/11 through 12/22/11 in
the total amount of $2,685,994.00; and Warrant Numbers 2585768 to 2585936
on Register No. 7 in the total amount of $779,630.59 and Wire Transfers from
12/23/11 through 01/05/12 in the total amount of $601,718.32. 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.
2. Approved Regular /Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2011,
3. Received and filed report without objecting to the approval of an Administrative
Use Permit to modify an existing Administrative Use Permit to expand the hours
to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits at an existing market (Type 21 State of
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California Alcoholic Beverage Control License) located at 601 Virginia Street.
Applicant: Chaddeh Abboud. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
4. Received and filed report without objecting to an expansion of an existing
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of
alcohol (Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control License) at Rock and Brews
restaurant located at 139 -147 Main Street. Fiscal Impact: N /A)
5, Approved continuation of the steps necessary to complete the emergency repair
and replacement of the netting and poles at "The Lakes" Golf Course Driving
Range. (Fiscal Impact: $420,000.00)
6, ITEM CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2012 MEETING,
7, Waived minor irregularities in the bid and awarded a standard Public Works
Contract No. 4214 to the lowest responsible bidder, United Paving Company, Inc.
for the Maryland Street Improvement Project from Mariposa Avenue to Palm
Avenue. Project No.: PW 11 -12. (Fiscal Impact: $153,000.00) Authorized the City
Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract in a form as approved by
the City Attorney with United Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $138,486.
8. Adopted Plans and Specifications for Installation of Fiber Optic Cable (Phase 2
for future I -Net connection) for non -City Hall City Facilities, Project No. PW 11-
13. Approved Capital Improvement Project. (Fiscal Impact: $130,000.00)
Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of Construction Bids.
A possible conflict on item number four and seven for Council Member Jacobson due to
the location of his employer and real property.
MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher to
approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN ABSENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER JACOBSON NOT PARTICIPATING IN ITEMS 4 AND 7 DUE TO
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
6. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 1468 approving new
Class Specifications for the at -will positions of Director of Community Services
and City Librarian, and reorganization of the Library Department and the
Recreation and Parks Department into the Community Services Department.
(Fiscal Impact: $0)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to hold this item
over to the February 7, 2012 meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN ABSENT.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - Announced the close of nominations for City Council, City
Clerk, and City Treasurer.
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fuentes — Spoke about the Young Americans performance.
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke about the Young Americans performance.
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — None
Mayor Busch — Spoke about the Senior Drama Program, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
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; requested an answer if the City will provide Chevron with a
refund if they are paying more than their fair share of taxes, verses the residential
properties.
Michael Zislis, Rock and Brew, thanked the Council and the City for their very timely
assistance in his expansion of the business.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 7:32 p.m.
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