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2012 Feb 07 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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 - 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: 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- 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(b): -1- matter. Claim 10 -35 - Wyle Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 1 DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 2- matters. Personnel Evaluation: City Manager 2. Personnel Evaluation: City Attorney APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957) -0- matter. CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -0- matter. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matter. Council recessed at 6:50 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Assistant Pastor Mike Sternad, Calvary Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Bill Fisher PRESENTATIONS ROLL CALL Mayor Busch - Present Mayor Pro Tern Fisher - Present Council Member Fuentes - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present Council Member Brann - 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. Denise DePasquale, South Bay Work Force Investment Board, gave a quarterly report. Adam Gerrard, Tree Muskateers, announced Arbor Day activities for March 10, 2012. Sheila Henry, Resident, requested Council support of the expansion of the Children's section of the Library. Krista Binder, Resident, CIP Chairman, expressed her support for item 15, the Capitol Improvement Projects. Requested that the CIP or another body be engaged to monitor the construction on these important projects. Marc Rener, Resident, spoke regarding item 15. He expressed concern about borrowing the money for these CIP projects and the choice of projects. Liz Garnholz, Resident, spoke regarding item 15. She expressed concern about the project choices. She is concerned with the expenses outlined in the report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 3 Kevin Smith, Resident, President of the Library Board of Trustees, requested that the Council approve the expansion of the library. Ron Swanson, Resident, spoke regarding item 15. He supported infrastructure loans. Sara Combs, Resident, acknowledge the support of the youth for the aquatics project. Mike Robbins, Resident, spoke against item 15 and infrastructure loans. Sharon Watson, Resident, read an email sent by Jordan Watson regarding item 15. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson 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 to conduct a Public Hearing regarding operating and capital outlay requests of $100,000 from the existing Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) account by the Chief of Police. The grant requires that expenditures be utilized to supplement "front line law enforcement." Front line law enforcement includes funding special enforcement details, and purchasing equipment. (Fiscal Impact: $100,000 from COPS grant fund) 1. Mayor Busch stated that this was the time for a Public Hearing regarding operating and capital outlay requests of $100,000 from the existing Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) account by the Chief of Police. The grant requires that expenditures be utilized to supplement "front line law enforcement." Front line law enforcement includes funding special enforcement details, and purchasing equipment. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's Office. Mitch Tavera, Police Chief, gave a report. Marc Rener, Resident, requested clarification on the purchase of new squad car and asked if COPS funds could be used? MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 4 MOTION by Council Member Fuentes, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4769 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to adopt Resolution No. 4769 providing for the implementation of the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 2.. Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing regarding the acceptance of $194,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Buffer Zone Protection Plan (BZPP) under the Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2009. (Fiscal Impact: $0) Mayor Busch stated that this was the time for a Public Hearing regarding the acceptance of $194,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Buffer Zone Protection Plan (BZPP) under the Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2009. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's Office. Mitch Tavera, Police Chief, gave a report. MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4770 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF SECURITY DEVICES REQUIRED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to adopt Resolution No. 4770 authorizing the City Manager and Police Chief to apply for, receive, and appropriate grant funds for acquisition of security devices required to protect public health and safety and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Subrecipient Agreement (SA) with the County of Los Angeles. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 5 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. Approved Warrant Numbers 2585937 to 2586107 on Register No. 8 in the total amount of $564,864.455 and Wire Transfers from 01/06/12 through 01/19/12 in the total amount of $ 2,422,874.57. Authorized staff to release. Ratifed Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers. 4. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2012 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2012. 5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACOBSON 6. Authorized the Police Department to replace one patrol vehicle currently due for replacement. The vehicle is identified in the Equipment Replacement Fund and was scheduled to be replaced in 2009. Waived the bidding process authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreement No. 4216 in a form approved by the City Attorney with Bob Wondries Ford; Wondries Fleet Group in accordance with an existing Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department contract. (Fiscal Impact: $35,614) 7. 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) 8. Approved an amendment to Agreement No. 3874 with AKM Consulting Engineers for engineering services to complete the design for the upgrade of sanitary sewer pump station No. 1 and possible elimination of pump station No. 7. Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment with AKM Consulting Engineers for an amount not to exceed $47,136.00. 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FISHER 10. Adopted plans and specifications for the City of El Segundo Energy Retrofit Project. Project No. PW 12 -01 (Fiscal Impact: $108,723) Authorized staff to advertise the plans for receipt of construction bids. Authorized the City Manager to sign Professional Services Agreement No. 4217 with GES Solutions, LLC to provide technical support services for $10,616. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 6 11. Approved the request from the El Segundo Co -op Nursery School to waive the 2012 and 2013 banner fees per El Segundo Municipal Code section 8 -8 -7 D1. (Fiscal Impact: $178.00) 12. Approved the proposed changes to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments ( SBCCOG) Joint Powers (JPA) Agreement and reviewed changes made to the SBCCOG By -Laws by the Board of Directors. (Fiscal Impact: 0) Authorized the Mayor to sign the amended Joint Powers Agreement No. 3404D. 11 Received and filed report regarding the emergency repair of the hydraulic /electric swivel on the Fire Department Ladder Truck according to El Segundo Municipal Code 1 -7 -12. (Fiscal Impact: $14,437.00) MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. 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, an reorganization of the Library Department and the Recreation and Parks Department into the Community Services Department. (Fiscal Impact: $0). MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor Busch to approve Consent Agenda item 5. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; BUSCH, FISHER, NOES: BRANN, JACOBSON, FUENTES 2/3 9. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce to waive City fees and costs in the amount of $800.00 in accordance with ESMC Section 8 -8 -7 D1 for the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce Downtown Cruise event. (Fiscal Impact: $800.00) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to approve Consent Agenda item number 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 14. Consideration and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Yearend Report and FY 2011 -2012 First Quarter Financial Review. (Fiscal Impact: none) Received and filed FY 2010 -2011 Yearend and FY 2011 -2012 First Quarter Financial Review. 15. Consideration and possible action to: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 7 1) provide preliminary direction on the list of proposed Capital Infrastructure Projects approved by Council below, and bring back to Council for final action as part of final approval of financing for projects; 2) authorize staff to conduct a Request for Proposal process for selection of a Financial Advisor; 3) authorize the City Attorney's Office to conduct a request for proposal process for selection of municipal finance counsel to assist with the financing of the projects; 4) direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance, resolution and job descriptions for one new, potentially at -will, position in the Engineering Division to carry out implementation of the proposed projects; and 5) approve one at -will position in the Engineering Division for City Engineer to carry out implementation of the proposed projects. (Fiscal Impact: $15,152,282 (future) for the proposed projects; $75,000 for Financial Advisor and $163,250 for two new, at -will positions funded for six months of Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012). MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Mayor Busch to provide direction on the list of proposed Capital Infrastructure Projects approved by Council below and bring back to Council for final action as part of final approval of financing for projects. Authorize staff to conduct a request for proposal process for selection of a Financial Advisor. Authorize the City Attorney's Office to conduct a request for proposal process for selection of municipal finance counsel to assist with the financing of the projects. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, JACOBSON, FUENTES; NOES; BRANN. 4/1 Direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance, resolution and job description for one new, potentially at -will, positions in the Engineering Division to carry out implementation of the proposed projects. NO ACTION Approve one at -will position in the Engineering Division for City Engineer to carry out implementation of the proposed projects. NO ACTION 1. Richmond Street Richmond Street's sidewalks, curbs and gutters are extensively damaged between El Segundo Blvd. and Holly. In addition to the pedestrian safety hazards caused by the uneven sidewalks and curbs, the area requires significant and continued maintenance to minimize the tripping hazards present in front of many businesses on Richmond St. The proposed project will repair sidewalks, curbs and gutters between El Segundo Blvd. and Holly and replace the current vegetation with less root - intrusive species. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Richmond Street improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, JACOBSON, FUENTES; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 2. Crosswalk Lighting This project proposes to install wireless LED, surface- mounted flashers at five crosswalk locations, which include the 100, 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Main MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 8 Street and the Teen Center crosswalk on Grand Ave. These locations are both high pedestrian and high traffic areas where safety is a constant concern. The installation of the LED flashers on Main Street will conform to the existing street pattern, thereby preserving the integrity of the stamped concrete crosswalks. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Crosswalk Lighting improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 3. Main Street Bollards Farmers Market and other community events are routinely held on Main St. between Holly Ave. and Pine Ave. To ensure pedestrian safety during these events, staff park City maintenance trucks at each end of the street, effectively creating a barrier to prohibit vehicles from entering the area. Manual, retractable bollards can provide the same level of pedestrian protection without the need for using City vehicles and at the same time create a more open and aesthetic environment. The retractable bollards are flush mounted in the street when not in use but can be easily put into service for any community event. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Main Street Bollard improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 4. Hornet Way Hornet Way is a small street located at the entrance of the Northrop Grumman parking lot off Imperial Hwy. The street has not been well maintained and is in need of a complete surface rehabilitation to stem the extensive alligator cracking and minor pot holes that have formed. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Hornet Way improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 4. El Segundo Blvd. (western portion) El Segundo Blvd., west of Sepulveda Blvd., is heavily utilized by Chevron, residents and Smokey Hollow businesses and is one of the primary gateways to the City's downtown business district. However, the street is wrought with alligator cracking, pot holes, failed road cuts, uneven surfaces and blind corners at a significant number of its intersections. El Segundo Blvd.'s sidewalks are also inadequate and do not meet current ADA requirements. The proposed project would completely restore the top 2 -3" of asphalt over the entire length of road between Whiting Street and Sepulveda Blvd. as well as create wider, ADA compliant sidewalks and ramps (which would also eliminate or reduce the blind corners between Illinois Street and Main St.). Consideration will also be given to how elements of the Bicycle Master Plan can be incorporated into the project. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 9 MOTION for preliminary approval of the El Segundo Blvd. improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 5. Hornet Way Hornet Way is a small street located at the entrance of the Northrop Grumman parking lot off Imperial Hwy. The street has not been well maintained and is in need of a complete surface rehabilitation to stem the extensive alligator cracking and minor pot holes that have formed. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Hornet Way improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 1 6/7. Grand Ave. and Center St. Grand Ave., between Sepulveda Blvd. and Maryland St, and Center St., between El Segundo Blvd. and Imperial Ave., are two well - traveled streets in El Segundo. However, these streets do not qualify for federal or state funding because they do not meet eligibility requirements, i.e., they have no nexus to alternative transportation, commuting or regional transit routes. Furthermore, grant funds do not typically cover routine maintenance obligations of the City such as local street resurfacing. Still, these two projects are large and the streets have experienced significant wear. The proposed project would replace the top 2 -3" of asphalt, improve drainage and improve gutter lines where needed. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Grand Ave. and Center Street improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 8. Teen Center The Teen Center, which includes the adjacent skate park and basketball court, is heavily used by El Segundo's teens and families. However, the building is run down both inside and outside, and could benefit from modest improvements to modernize the facility and create a more inviting (and durable) environment. The proposed project would include interior upgrades and exterior repairs, such as new floor, wall and counter surfaces, painting, furniture, fixtures, etc. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Teen Center improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 9. City Hall The proposed City Hall Remodel project is comprised of several components, which include • A complete renovation of the City Council Chambers, including new seating and Audio Visual (AV) upgrades to accommodate new MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 10 communication and presentation technologies. The current AV arrangement does not provide adequate viewing for all audience seating locations, the seats themselves are worn and have holes, and the overall flow is not ideal for community participation. Expansion of the West Conference Room. This project would include removing the interior wall and opening up the room to the windows, as well as installing a new larger conference table and AV enhancements to accommodate newer communication and presentation technologies. Reconfiguration of the Planning and Public Works counter to create a more user - friendly Permit Assistance Center. The proposed project would expand the permitting counter by creating permitting and plan review stations, as well as computer terminals for "self- help" opportunities (such as plan review, on -line permitting, etc.). MOTION for preliminary approval of the City Hall improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 10. Fire Station 1 Fire Station 1 was last renovated in the late 1980s, before the Northridge and Loma Prieta earthquakes occurred in the 1990s. Following those significant events, major changes were made to building design requirements for all structures, and in particular critical facilities such as fire departments and hospitals. The proposed project would seismically retrofit the existing building, bringing its structural integrity into compliance with current building standards. The project also includes minor renovations to interior portions of the building, including kitchen cabinetry, counters and flooring. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Fire Station 1 improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 11. Park Lighting Recreation Park is the centerpiece of El Segundo's recreational opportunities and programs. While several lighting projects have been completed over the last five years, the central "backbone" of the lighting infrastructure has not been evaluated, upgraded and /or replaced. Despite several new ballast head and lamp installations, the park still experiences routine outages. The proposed project would replace the extensive wiring network throughout the park and replace or repair conduit where needed to ensure the continued integrity of the electrical network. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Park Lighting Improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 12. New Aquatics Facility MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 11 El Segundo has, for many years, contemplated building a new, outdoor community pool to meet the needs of today's aquatic recreational needs. To help guide that consideration, a study was completed in late 2010 which assessed the feasibility of constructing a new pool at three locations — the Imperial school site, Hilltop Park and Richmond Elementary School (behind the Plunge). A corresponding CEQA analysis of these three locations was also completed and presented to Council in August, 2011. The desire for a new pool has been well vocalized by El Segundo's proponents, citing among many reasons, the chronic state of disrepair of the Plunge and the fact that it cannot meet the broader needs of the aquatics community. The proposed project would construct a new, multi - purpose outdoor pool at a location to be determined by City Council. MOTION to for preliminary approval of the New Aquatics Facility. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 13. Plunge Renovation The Plunge, El Segundo's iconic pool constructed more than 70 years ago, is named after the beloved high school swim coach, Urho Saari, who coached swimming and water polo for more than 40 years. Because of its age, the pool's mechanical and electrical systems have outlived their useful lives and are breaking down on a regular basis. Furthermore, the filters and plumbing no longer meet current DHS health standards. The proposed project would completely renovate the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as provide upgrades to the building's locker rooms and repairs to the pool itself. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Plunge Renovation improvements. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER, FUENTES, JACOBSON; NOES: BRANN. 4/1 14. Handball Court The City's outdoor handball court, located in the center of Recreation Park, has been closed for some time and is no longer used for any purpose. The proposed project would convert the area to a rock climbing wall and new rock climbing classes would be offered through the Park's program. Modifications would need to be made to the entrance area to make the facility more accessible but still secure when programs are not in session. MOTION for preliminary approval of the Handball Court improvements. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: BUSCH, FISHER; NOES: BRANN, FUENTES, JACOBSON. 2/3 REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Announced that three ad agencies in the City of El Segundo had commercials run during the Super Bowl. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 12 REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - Spoke regarding the investment portfolio. Announced that the Girls Water Polo Team won League Championship. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fuentes — None Council Member Brann — None Council Member Jacobson — None Mayor Pro Tern Fisher —None Mayor Busch — 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. Liz Garnholz, Resident, spoke regarding the advertising agencies that provided ads for the Super Bowl, and stated there were many more companies in the town. Mike Robbins, Resident, spoke regarding the funding source proposed for the CIP projects. Marc Rener, Resident, spoke regarding the CIP projects and felt that it was primarily about building a pool. MEMORIALS — NONE CLOSED SESSION — NONE ADJOURNMENT at 10:07 p.m. o Cin y M seer, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE NO. 13