2012 May 15 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Jacobson at 5:25 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern -
Present
Council Member 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 $50.00 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 $250.00.
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) —2- matter
1. City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et. al. LASC Case No.
BS094279
2, Garton vs. City of El Segundo, et al. LASC Case No. YC066586
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -1-
matter.
Claim 12 -12 — Willmore
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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 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.
7:02 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Jacobson
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member, Marie Fellhauer
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation from Director Ed Little of the West Basin Water District to
selected El Segundo businesses for
demonstrating their dedication to
environmentally sound business practices and their efforts to use water
more efficiently.
• The Boeing Company -
Rick Hallock
• The Boeing Company
Satellite Development Ctr -
Aaron Rountree
• Grandpoint Bank -
Mari Peters
• City of El Segundo -
Mayor Carl Jacobson
• Northup Grumman -
Christina Hull
• Kilroy Realty Group -
Scott Misagal
• Pacific Corporate Towers -
Linh Le Haas, Real Estate
Manager & Bill Lewis
b) Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes presented Proclamation —
2012 El Segundo Senior of the Year — Beth Muraida
c) Presentation — Ellen Cunningham, Public Services Manager,
announcing Author's Fair Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 11:30 am —
4:30 pm.
d) Council Member Fisher presented Proclamation —
2012 National Public Works Week to Stephanie Katsouleas, Public
Works Director.
e) Presentation by Rod Spackman — Council recognized Chevron for
their $25,000.00 donation to sponsor City Special Events such as
Fourth of July Community Celebration and Concerts in the Park.
f) Mayor Jacobson presented Proclamation —
Super CPR Saturday — May 19, 2012 to Fire Chief, Kevin Smith
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Jacobson -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern -
Present
Council Member 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.
Susie Drennan — Spoke on behalf of Firefighters.
Alexis Tate and Veronica Gueva from West Basin Water spoke on the
construction of the new water pipeline for El Segundo.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the
Agenda by title only.
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, 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)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the
Recreation and Park Commission, Capital Improvement Program Advisory
Committee (CIPAC) and Planning Commission.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Jacobson announced the appointment of: Bob Motta to the Recreation
and Parks Commission for a full term to expire 5/30/2016; David Burns to the
Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC) for a full term to
expire 11/30/2015. Brenda Newman and Ryan Baldino to the Planning
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Commission two full terms to expire 6/30/2016 and John Nisley to a partial term
to expire 6/30/2013.
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 2587243 to 2587490 on Register No. 15 in
the total amount of $831,504.69 and Wire Transfers from 4/13/12 through
4/26/12 in the total amount of $686,550.61. 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.
1 Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2012,
4, PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FUENTES
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FUENTES
6. Authorized the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment extending
Contract Services Agreement # 3484 with Fireworks & Stage FX America,
Inc. to provide a public fireworks show for the City's 2012 Fourth of July
Community Celebration. (Fiscal Impact: $20,000 from Special Events
Trust Account)
7. Adopted Resolution No. 4776 appointing City Council Member Bill Fisher,
Director of Finance Deborah Cullen, or Angelina Garcia, Fiscal
Service Manager, or designee to serve as board member, alternate
board member, and substitute alternate board member on the
Independent Cities Risk Management Association (ICRMA) governing
board. (Fiscal Impact: None)
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FELLHAUER
9. Approved and accepted Final Tract Map No. 61630 for the Plaza El
Segundo project at 710 South Sepulveda Boulevard, 2003 -2015 East Park
Place and 700 -740 Allied Way (formerly 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
10. Awarded Contract No. 4276 to Karabuild Development, Inc. and
authorized the City Manager to execute a contract in a form approved by
the City Attorney for construction related to Group 45 (30 Homes) of the
city's Residential Sound Insulation Program (Project No. RSI 12 -04).
(Estimated construction costs and retention $1,522,222.90)
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11. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Service Agreement No. 4277
(contract) with Hadronex, Inc. for remote monitoring of SMARTCOVER
sewer manhole level sensors in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Fiscal Impact: $7,100.00)
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member
Atkinson to approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approve the Side Letter between the City of El Segundo and
Supervisory and Professional Employees' Association. (Fiscal Impact:
None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to
approve the Side Letter between the City of El Segundo and Supervisory and
Professional Employees' Association. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
5. Accept the donation from Chevron El Segundo Refinery in the amount
of $25,000 to help subsidize City special events such as Fourth of July
Community Celebration and Concerts in the Park. (Fiscal Impact:
$25,000 Revenue for the Special Events Trust Account)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson
to accept the donation from Chevron El Segundo Refinery in the amount of
$25,000 to help subsidize City special events such as Fourth of July Community
Celebration and Concerts in the Park. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the City's 2011 -2012 annual
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Repair /Replacement Program and
authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids.
Project No.: PW 12 -03 (Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 Gas Tax Funds)
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member
Atkinson to adopt Plans and Specifications for the City's 2011 -2012 annual
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Repair /Replacement Program and authorize staff
to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. Project No.: PW 12-
03. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
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12. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed agenda for
fiscal year 2012 -2013 Strategic Planning Session (SPS) and approval of
fiscal year 2012 -2013 Budget Calendar. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Council consensus to receive and file report
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - NONE
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - Announced that in Closed Session in the case
of Garton vs. El Segundo, the Council voted unanimously to provide defense in
the case, and defend and indemnify Sgt. Rex Fowler.
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - NONE
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — Reported on attending the Fire Open House and
Elderfest.
Council Member Atkinson — Encouraged all to attend the ED! Gala, Friday, May
18, 2012.
Council Member Fisher — Mentioned upcoming ED! Gala and congratulated Beth
Muraida on Senior of the Year. Thanked Bob Cummings, his staff, and the
Hacienda for a job well done on Elderfest.
Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes — Reported on attending the Medal of Valor luncheon
and congratulated Fire Engineer Emerson on receiving the award. Reported on
attending Elderfest.
Mayor Jacobson - Reported on attending the Medal of Valor luncheon, the Fire
Open House and Elderfest. Mentioned the upcoming Super CPR Saturday, May
19, 2012 and the ED! Car Show on June 2, 2012.
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.
NONE
MEMORIALS — NONE
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ADJOURNMENT at 7:59 PM
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Tracy Wea 6r, City Clerk
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