2012 Apr 03 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 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 Brann
- Present
Council Member Fuentes
- Present
Council Member Jacobson
- 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:
Interview of candidates and potential appointments to the Community Cable
Advisory Committee and Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee.
[Note: the interviews will commence at approximately 5:00 p.m. and take place in
the West Conference Room in City Hall.]
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to appoint
Dave Lubs to the Community Cable Advisory Committee for a full term to expire
10/31/15; MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher
to appoint Mike Rotolo to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to a full term to
expire 11/30/15. MOTIONS PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council moved to Closed Session at 5:20 pm.
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:
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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 12 -12 - Willmore
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -1- 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): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Council recessed at 6:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Busch at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Suzanne Fuentes
PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor Busch presented a Commendation recognizing the boys U12 AYSO
Region 92.
b. Council Member Brann presented a Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 2012 as
Earth Day.
C. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher presented a Proclamation proclaiming April 25, 2012 as
Denim Day.
d. Presentation for National Library Week, April 8 -14, 2012 by Julie Todd, Teen
Librarian
ROLL CALL
Mayor Busch
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher
Council Member Brann
Council Member Fuentes
Council Member Jacobson
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- 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.
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Liz Garnholtz, Resident; asked about the mechanics of the election. She stated she felt
the ballot was confusing because it was two sided.
Mike Robbins, Resident; expressed his thanks to Council Members Jacobson and
Fuentes for their time dedicated to the City. He also spoke on the Chevron tax issue.
Marc Rener, Resident; spoke regarding the public information that has been posted on
the City's web site regarding the Chevron issue.
Dave Burns, Resident; spoke regarding the City's Disaster Council and the hiring of
consultants to provide assistance in disaster planning. He stated that perhaps the City
Manager should consider hiring a new Emergency Services Coordinator.
Bob Lee, Resident; spoke regarding the loss of revenue from Chevron/Texaco. He also
spoke regarding the dismissal of the former City Manager.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
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
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the
Community Cable Advisory Committee and Capital Improvement Program
Advisory Committee (CIPAC). (Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Busch announced the appointment of Dave Lubs to the Community Cable
Advisory Committee for a full term to expire 10/31/15 and the appointment of Mike
Rotolo to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to a full term to expire 11/30/15..
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 2586687 to 2586899 on Register No. 12 in the total
amount of $826,787.73 and Wire Transfers from 3/02/12 through 3/15/12 in the
total amount of $2,558,572.95. Authorized staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and
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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 March 20, 2012,
4. Authorized the purchase of eighty -five (85) Glock, Model 21, .45 caliber
handguns from ProForce Law Enforcement to replace current Glock, Model 21
pistols. The total net cost for this purchase will be $20,132 using equipment
replacement funds. (Fiscal Impact: $20,132.00)
5. Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1- 7 -10 -, waived the formal
bidding process and approved purchase a fleet tracking system from GeoSpatial
Technologies, Inc. (GST) for the El Segundo Police Department, using funds
from the COPS grant. (Fiscal Impact: $54,240.00) Authorized the City Manger to
execute Agreement No. 4254 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. Accepted a donation of materials and labor from El Segundo resident Malcolm
Au to improve and enhance the grounds and fixtures at Camp Eucalyptus for his
Boy Scout Eagle Project; adopted a Resolution No. 4774 to approve the plans for
the project; authorized the City Manager to execute Contract No. 4255 with
Malcolm Au's parent or guardian in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
7. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1469 for a zone change
from the Planned Residential Development (PRD) Zone to the 540 East Imperial
Avenue Specific Plan (EIASP) Zone, a Zone Text Amendment, a Specific Plan,
and a Development Agreement No. 4271 on the site located at 540 East Imperial
Avenue. Applicant: El Segundo Unified School District. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
8. Received and filed report without objecting to a modification of an existing
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of
alcohol to convert from a Type 41 License for On -Site Sale of Beer and Wine to a
Type 47 License for On -Site Sale of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at Sammy's
Woodfired Pizza located at 780 South Sepulveda Boulevard #B. Applicant: Steve
Yackel. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
9. PULLED FOR CLARIFICATION BY MAYOR BUSCH
10, Adopted Plans and Specifications for rehabilitation of Aviation Blvd. from 116th
Street to El Segundo Blvd. Approved Capital Improvement Project No.: PW12-
02. (Fiscal Impact: $325,000) Authorized staff to advertise the project for
construction bids.
11. Adopted Plans and Specifications for replacement of sanitary sewer mains at
various locations within 1) the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area and 2) Maple
Ave. between Lairport St. and Nash St., within the City of El Segundo, Approved
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Capital Improvement Project. Project No: PW 11 -09 (Fiscal Impact: $750,000)
Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids.
12. Awarded Contract No. 4253 to Karabuild Development, Inc. for construction
related to Group 44 (42 homes) of the City's Residential Sound Insulation
Program (Project No. RSI 12 -03). Estimated construction costs and retention:
$1,662,425) Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson, to
approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 10, 11, and 12, with corrections to the
minutes. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to take all
reasonable actions required to sell excess City owned public easement located
at 2161 E. El Segundo Blvd., as surplus property.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Fuentes to
authorize the City Manager to take all reasonable actions required to sell excess City
owned public easement located at 2161 E. El Segundo Blvd., as surplus property and
amend Purchase Agreement No. 4257. MOTION PASSED BY THE UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER announced the appointment of Sam Lee to the
position of Planning, Building and Safety Director.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY announced that Council in close session
authorized, with regard to Mr. Wilmore's Claim, to provide defense and indemnity
to Council Members Fuentes, Jacobson, and Brann by a unanimous vote
pursuant to Government Code section requirement.
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — announced the polling locations and times for the
April 10, 2012 election.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER thanked everyone in the City for helping him
during his 12 years of service.
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fuentes — April 14, 2012, the Golden State Pops Orchestra will
have Concert at the High School.
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Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding the Easter Egg Hunt at Recreation
Park.
Council Member Jacobson — Wished the City Treasurer luck in his retirement.
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher — Thanked Mr. Lanphere for all his time and dedication to
the City of El Segundo.
Mayor Busch —
13. Consideration and possible action regarding researching and developing an
Employee Recognition Program. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
MOTION by Mayor Busch, SECOND by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher to request the City
Manger research and develop an Employee Recognition Program. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Spoke on his attendance at an Urban Land Institute meeting on Smoky Hollow.
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; spoke regarding Chevron's taxes and the dismissal of Mr..
Wilmore.
Marc Rener, Resident; spoke regarding public comments made on the former City
Manager and Chevron issues, and police and fire salaries.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CELEBRATIONS - Birth of Fire Chief Kevin Smith's 1St Grandchild.
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 p.m.
Cln M en ity Cle
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