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2012 Jun 05 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 05, 2012 — 5:00 P.M. 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. Carrie Oulashian — spoke concerning their property located at 910 Eucalyptus Mr. Oulashian — spoke concerning their property located at 910 Eucalyptus Maureen Kingsley — spoke on behalf of the Oulashian's Gloria Johnson — spoke on behalf of the Oulashian's Mary Ellen Kusserow — spoke on behalf of the Oulashian's Spencer Hart — spoke on behalf of the Oulashian's 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) -3- 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 3. Cedar Glen Homeowners' Association of El Segundo, et al, vs. City of El Segundo, et al, LASC Case No. YC065466 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -1- matter. 1. Oulashian — re 910 Eucalyptus Avenue 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 7:00 PM. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 05, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. 7:07 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Jacobson INVOCATION — Michael Martin, Pastor Oceanside Christian Fellowship PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member, Bill Fisher PRESENTATIONS ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor Pro Tern 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. Stanley Zimmerman — commended the City for their outstanding help pertaining to the Automobile Driving Museum's Carnival taking place on June 16 & 17, 2012. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 3 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING) 1 Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing and receive public testimony concerning adopting a resolution supporting the proposed issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Obligations by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) in an amount not to exceed $12,500,000.00 to finance and refinance the cost of acquiring, improving, renovating, remodeling, furnishing and equipping Borrower's educational facilities located at 737 Hawaii Street, El Segundo, California 90245. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Jacobson stated this was the time and place for a public hearing to receive public testimony concerning adopting a resolution supporting the proposed issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Obligations by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) in an amount not to exceed $12,500,000.00 to finance and refinance the cost of acquiring, improving, renovating, remodeling, furnishing and equipping Borrower's educational facilities located at 737 Hawaii Street, El Segundo, California 90245. City Clerk Weaver stated that proper noticing had been done and no communication has been received in the City Clerk's Office. Mark Hensley City Attorney gave a report. MOTION BY Council Member Fisher, SECONDED BY Council Member Fellhauer to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4777 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORTIY REVENUE OBLIGATIONS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITITES FOR THE BENEFIT OF VISTAMAR SCHOOL AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. MOTION BY Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED BY Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4777. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS E. CONSENT AGENDA M 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 2587491 - 2587850 on Register No. 16 in the total amount of $1,326,895.58 and Wire Transfers from 4/27/12 through 5/24/12 in the total amount of $3,399,088.11. 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. 3. Approved Regular City Council and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2012. 4. PULLED FOR DISSCUSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FUENTES 5. Authorized a thirty (30) day provisional appointment extension for the position of Interim Administrative Specialist in the Fire Department. (Fiscal Impact: $2,100.00) 6. Authorized the City Manager to execute a License Agreement 4281 in a form approved by the City Attorney with Paul Rodriquez (P -Rod) Skate Experience to operate a skateboarding camp at the El Segundo Skate Park located at 405 East Grand Avenue. (Fiscal Impact: Estimated revenue of $2,000.00 in Reservation Fees) 7. Waived the bidding requirements and authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4282 in a form approved by the City Attorney with E.H. Wachs Water Utility Products for the purchase of infraMAP facilities management/tracking software system, data conversion services, training and associated hardware for field operations in the Water, Wastewater and Streets Division of Public Works. (Fiscal Impact: $62,000.00) 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FELLHAUER 9. Approved and accepted Final Tract Map No. 64578, a residential lot located at 620 W. Imperial Ave. Authorized the appropriate City Official to sign and record said Map. (Fiscal Impact: None) 10. Approved a request for an Administrative Use Permit to allow the on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine (Type 41 State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control License) at an existing restaurant (Playa Blanca) located at 413 Main Street. Applicant: Susana Mangiante (Fiscal Impact: N /A) MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDE D approve Consent Agenda items 2,3,5,6,7,9, UNAMIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 5 by Council Member Atkinson to and10. MOTION PASSED BY CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Consideration and possible action regarding authorization for the Police Department to purchase nine patrol vehicles due for upcoming replacement. These vehicles are identified in the Equipment Replacement Fund and are scheduled to be replaced in September 2012. (Fiscal Impact: $276,075.00) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to authorized the Police Department to purchase nine patrol vehicles due for upcoming replacement. Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1 -7 -10, authorized waiving the bidding process and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreement No. 4283 in a form approved by the City Attorney with Bob Wondries Ford; Wondries Fleet Group in accordance with an existing Los Angeles County SherrifPs Department contract. (Fiscal Impact: $276,075.00). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 8. Consideration and possible action to approve a revised Class Specification for the position of Building Safety Manager. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes to approve a revised Class Specification for the position of Building Safety Manager. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS G. REPORTS —CITY MANAGER Chevron Agreement Status Report — June 5, 2012 • In response to the joint announcement in January of this year, the City and Chevron have taken actions to pursue a constructive and collaborative resolution of issues surrounding the City's tax structure and ongoing revenue concerns related to the Chevron facility. • A subcommittee of the City Council was formed to focus on the issue, negotiate with Chevron and ultimately make a recommendation to the full City Council. • To date Chevron representatives and the City Council Subcommittee have met 4 times, the Subcommittee has met several times with City Staff, and Chevron and City Staff have met on additional occasions to resolve issues and share information. • The discussions have been informative, helpful and productive in gaining a mutual understanding of each party's position. At this point, we have identified some additional information that is necessary to conclude the discussions that should take the next several weeks to gather and discuss. • The City and Chevron hope to determine the framework of an agreement over the next two months and be prepared to discuss the resolution publicly prior to the presentation of the City's preliminary budget in August. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE 3 I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK 11. Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the July 3, 2012 City Council Meeting. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to cancel the July 3, 2012. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer — Reported on attending the Beauty and the Beach Clean -Up and the Author's Fair. Council Member Atkinson — Reported on attending the Beauty and the Beach Clean - Up and took a tour of the West Basin Water District. Council Member Fisher — Reported on attending the ED! Gala at Chevron Park and Beauty and the Beach Clean -Up. Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes — Reported on attending the ED! Gala at Chevron Park, the SBCCOG meeting concerning the Santa Monica Bay, Super CPR Saturday, ED! Car Show, the Author's Fair, and the Beauty and the Beach Clean -Up. Mayor Jacobson — 12. Consideration and possible action to appoint Council Member Dave Atkinson as the delegate and Mayor Carl Jacobson as the alternate to serve on the Investment Advisory Committee. (Fiscal Impact: None). MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to appoint Council Member Dave Atkinson as the delegate and Mayor Carl Jacobson as the alternate to serve on the Investment Advisory Committee. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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 7 on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Jack Axelrod — Resident thanked the Council for their fiscal responsibility to the City and proposed several resolutions for the Council's consideration. MEMORIALS — NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 PM Traci WeaVot, City Clerk