2014 Nov 04 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson -
Present
Council Member Atkinson -
Present
Council Member Fellhauer -
Present
Council Member Dugan -
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.
Chris Michaels, resident, commented on the email he sent to the Council concerning
the re- stripping on recent Richmond Street.
Erin Ferrier, resident, commented on the recent re- stripping of Richmond Street.
Council commented on the Public Communication.
Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move 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(d) (3): -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(d) (2) and (3):
-0- matter.
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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6):-8-
matters
1 „ Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; City
Employees Association; Executive Management Group (Unrepresented Group);
Management/Confidential Group (Unrepresented Group)
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Adjourned at 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Brendon Cash, Pastor, Oceanside Christian Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson
PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation read by Mayor Fuentes and presented to Fire Chief Kevin Smith
proclaiming November 17, 2014 — December 18, 2014 as the Spark of Love Toy
Drive.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson -
Present
Council Member Atkinson -
Present
Council Member Fellhauer -
Present
Council Member Dugan -
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.
Loretta Frye, resident, commented on the Water and Sewer Protest process and
ballots. Ms. Frye is not in favor of the recent re- stripping on Richmond Street.
Dina Ferguson, St. Michael's Episcopal Church and Pre - School, not in favor of the
recent re- stripping of Richmond Street.
Chris Terrin, resident, not in favor of the recent re- stripping of Richmond Street.
Victoria Steven, resident, not in favor of the recent re- stripping on Richmond Street.
Angela Nevel, resident, not in favor of the recent re- stripping on Richmond Street.
John Eldon, resident, not in favor of the recent re- stripping on Richmond Street.
Antonio Mendez, resident, mentioned an article he read relating to Top Golf,
commented on a flyer he received via Mike Robbins pertaining to the Water and Sewer
Protest and commented on the Park's closing of 10:00 PM.
Keia Gonzalez, resident, commented on the traffic on Grand Ave. and commented on
the new fees for reservations at the Recreation and Park.
Lou Merez, Manhattan Beach resident, commented on item #C2,
John Gutt, resident, commented on item #C2.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council answered questions from Public Communications.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, 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)
1. Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing and receive public
testimony concerning adopting a resolution amending the Zone A preferential
parking area and include the permit fee in accordance with the El Segundo
Municipal Code ( "ESMC "). Zone A will be amended to include the west curb line
of Washington Street (from Maple Avenue to Walnut Avenue), both curb lines of
Walnut Avenue (from Washington Street to Center Street), both curb lines of
Sycamore Avenue between Washington Street and California Street (excluding
the south curb line directly adjacent to the public park), and both curb lines of
California Street between Acacia Avenue and Maple Avenue (Excluding the east
curb line directly adjacent to the public park).
(Fiscal Impact: $2,000.00)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing regarding
adopting a resolution amending the Zone A preferential parking area and include the
permit fee in accordance with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "). Zone A will be
amended to include the west curb line of Washington Street (from Maple Avenue to
Walnut Avenue), both curb lines of Walnut Avenue (from Washington Street to Center
Street), both curb lines of Sycamore Avenue between Washington Street and California
Street (excluding the south curb line directly adjacent to the public park), and both curb
lines of California Street between Acacia Avenue and Maple Avenue (excluding the east
curb line directly adjacent to the public park).
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
no written communication has been received in the City Clerk's office.
Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing.
Mitch Tavera, Police Chief, gave a presentation and answered Council questions.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, stated for the record; Section 5 (pertaining to
permit fees) shall be $0.00. No fees to be charged to the residents.
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4890
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4876 REGARDING PREFERENTIAL
PARKING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY WHERE PARKING PERMITS MAY BE USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8 -5A.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
adopt Resolution No. 4890 amending Resolution No. 4876. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the distribution of the Request for
Proposals for a Financial Analysis and Comparison of The Lakes at El
Segundo Golf Course and the TopGolf Development Proposal.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $10,000 from donated funds)
Meredith Petit, Director of Recreation and Parks, gave a presentation,
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
distribute the Request for Proposal for a Financial Analysis and Comparison of The
Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course and the TopGolf Development Proposal.
MOTION PASSED BY A VOICE VOTE. 3/2 Yes: Atkinson, Fellhauer, Jacobson No:
Dugan, Fuentes
3. Consideration and possible action to 1) receive and file this report regarding the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) goals and objectives for FY 2014/15 and
summary of resources needs to accomplish those goals and objectives and 2)
consider whether to allocate additional staffing resources in Public Works to
accelerate the proposed schedule for CIP and improve plan check services.
(Fiscal Impact: Undetermined)
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report regarding the Capital Improvement
Program Goals and Objectives for FY 2014/15. Council directed staff to identify staffing
options and the resources needed to accomplish accelerating the Capital Improvement
Projects and bring back the findings to a future City Council Meeting.
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.
4. Approve Warrant Numbers 3003069 through 3003292 on Register No. 2 in the
total amount of $826,888.71 and Wire Transfers from 10/05/2014 through
10/19/2014 in the total amount of $3,417,015.94. 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.
5. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 and Regular
City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2014.
6„ Approve a request for a new Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License to
allow the on -site sale and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits (Type 47
State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control License) at a hotel bar (Aloft
Hotel) at a location currently addressed as 525 North Sepulveda Boulevard.
Applicant: Rubicon B Hacienda LLC.
(Fiscal Impact: N /A)
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4892 regarding the intent to vacate an existing public street
easement at 815 and 821 Hornet Way and adopt Resolution No. 4892 to affirm
the adoption of Ordinance No. 237 regarding vacation of a 90 -foot wide public
street easement and a 60 -foot wide public street easement at 815, 821 and 827
Hornet Way. Applicant: Northrop Grumman c/o DCA Engineering
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Receive and file the report regarding the emergency repair to remove debris in
the attic space of City Hall without the need for bidding in accordance with Public
Contracts Code §§ 20168 and 22050 and El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ")
§§ 1 -7 -12 and 1 -7A -4.
(Fiscal Impact: $82,354.00)
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9, Receive and file the report regarding the emergency repair to remove debris in
the attic space of City Hall without the need for bidding in accordance with Public
Contracts Code §§ 20168 and 22050 and El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ")
§§ 1 -7 -12 and 1 -7A -4.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
approve Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6 7, 8, and 9. ** *Mayor Fuentes excused herself
from voting on item #7, due to the fact that Ms. Fuentes is employed by Northrop
Grumman. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
10. Discussion and possible action regarding the request from Space -X to reserve
areas of Recreation Park for the purposes of a special event, including
barbequing for a period of up to 24 hours, and in violation of the El Segundo
Municipal Code pertaining Title 10, Chapter 1 for Park Rules and Regulations
( "ESMC § 10 -1 -4).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Meredith Petit, Director of Recreation and Parks, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, answered questions by Council and advised the
City execute a license agreement with Space -X if the Council approves the item.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
approve the request from Space -X to reserve areas of Recreation Park for the purposes
of a special event, including barbequing for a period of up to 24 hours, and in violation
of the El Segundo Municipal Code pertaining Title 10, Chapter 1 for Park Rules and
Regulations ( "ESMC § 10 -1 -4). MOTION PASSED BY A VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Yes:
Atkinson, Dugan, Fellhauer, Jacobson No: Fuentes
11. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Introduction of an Ordinance; 2)
Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to approve an Amendment to the Contract
between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the El Segundo City Council to cease
contributions under Government Code Section 20516(a) (3% Employee Cost
Sharing of Additional Benefits) applicable to El Segundo Firefighters' Association
members per 2011 -14 MOU agreement and 3) Approval for Staff to administer
the required Employee Election.
(Fiscal Impact: $174,338 for Fiscal Year 2014/15)
Martha Dykstra, Human Resource Director, explained the item.
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1498, adopt Resolution No. 4893, and direct Staff to
administer the Employee Election. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER- Thanked the employees for a safe and enjoyable
Halloween.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY- None
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - None
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — Mentioned November 11, 2014 is Veteran's Day and
suggested take time to thank a Veteran for their service to our Country
Council Member Atkinson — Attended the Sketchers Pier to Pier Walk last weekend.
Council Member Dugan — None
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fuentes — Mentioned Veteran's Day as well, thanked the City Manager and
Chevron for taking care of a storm drain emergency at Grand Beach over the weekend,
attended the Real Estate Broker's event, attended the 75th Anniversary of Northrop
Aviation and attended a presentation with Congress woman Maxine Water's at the Los
Angeles Airport concerning Ebola protocol.
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.
Loretta Frye, resident, commented on the Water and Sewer Protest ballots and
commented on the Richmond Street re- stripping.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:21 PM
Tracy WeavJO, City Clerk