2014 Dec 02 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014, 2014 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 5:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
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.
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Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- 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
Council recessed at 6:55 PM.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:04 PM
INVOCATION — Rev. Dina Ferguson, St. Michael Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan
PRESENTATIONS
a) Proclamation read by Council Member Dugan and presented to Kevin Mortesen
proclaiming the 1200 Block of East Acacia Avenue as Candy Cane Lane from
December 13 — 23, 2014.
b) Proclamation read by Mayor Fuentes and presented to Chamber Director Marsha
Hanson proclaiming Sunday, December 14, 2014, as the 51 st Annual El
Segundo Holiday Parade.
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.
John Torres, representing Old Town Music Hall, spoke regarding removal of the loading
zone in front of Old Town Music Hall on Richmond Street and requested it be reinstated.
Angie Hogue spoke on the new parking design on Richmond Street and requested that
it be returned to the prior configuration.
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Dr. Hogue spoke against the redesign of parking on Richmond Street.
Auther Verg spoke against the redesign of parking on Richmond Street.
James Maul, Old Town Music Hall volunteer, spoke against the redesign of parking on
Richmond Street.
Bill Field, Old Town Music Hall, spoke against the current configuration of parking on
Richmond Street.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to 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 (Public Hearing) regarding the introduction
and first reading of an Ordinance approving: Environmental Assessment No. EA-
1075 (determination of consistency with previously adopted Program /Project
Final Environmental Impact Report); Development Agreement No. DA 14 -02
(Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA 03 -01) for the Plaza El
Segundo Development site to allow up to two Health Clubs and Fitness Centers
provided that no such use exceed 8,500 square feet and the combined square
footage of both does not exceed in total 11,502 square feet of floor area; and
Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 14 -02 to increase the area of General Office
uses permitted in the Commercial Center (C -4) Zone to 30,072 gross square
feet. Applicant: Federal Realty Investment Trust — c/o Jeff Chambers.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing regarding the
introduction and first reading of an Ordinance approving: Environmental Assessment
No. EA -1075 (determination of consistency with previously adopted Program /Project
Final Environmental Impact Report); Development Agreement No. DA 14 -02 (Sixth
Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA 03 -01) for the Plaza El Segundo
Development site to allow up to two Health Clubs and Fitness Centers provided that no
such use exceed 8,500 square feet and the combined square footage of both does not
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exceed in total 11,502 square feet of floor area; and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
14 -02 to increase the area of General Office uses permitted in the Commercial Center
(C -4) Zone to 30,072 gross square feet. Applicant: Federal Realty Investment Trust —
c/o Jeff Chambers.
Deputy City Clerk Domann 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.
Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a presentation and answered
Council questions.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1499
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 14 -02 TO
INCREASE THE PERMISSIBLE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF GENERAL OFFICE USES IN
THE COMMERCIAL CENTER (C -4) ZONE; AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. DA 14 -02 (SIXTH AMMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 03 -01) TO INCREASE THE PERMISSIBLE SQUARE FOOTAGE
OF HEALTH CLUBS AND FITNESS CENTER USES IN THE PLAZA EL SEGUNDO
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Council Member Fellhauer introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and adoption
scheduled for December 16, 2014.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Consideration and possible action regarding Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance
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.
(Fiscal Impact: $174,388 for Fiscal Year 2014/15)
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Lisa Jenkins, Human Resources Manager, gave presentation and answered Council
questions.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1500
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT
CODE 36937(b) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1500 which re- adopts original Urgency Ordinance No.
1498. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Dw 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. Approve Warrant Numbers 3003488 through 3003731 on Register No. 4 in the
total amount of $1,882,119.03 and Wire Transfers from 11/03/2014 through
11/16/2014 in the total amount of $3,280,336.10. 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.
4. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2014.
5. Receive and file 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)
6. Receive and file this report regarding cleaning and repairing drywall and carpet
as well as restoring furniture in the north portion 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.
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(Fiscal Impact: $37,000.00)
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4898 approving the Revised El Segundo Sewer System
Management Plan (SSMP).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
& Reject all bids and authorize staff to advertise a new Notice Inviting Sealed
Bids for the project related to Project No. RSI 14 -24 (Group 66 of the City's
Residential Sound Insulation Program).
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Construction costs; none at this time)
9. Waive minor irregularities in the bid from Big West Construction Corporation,
award Contract No. 4720 to Big West Construction Corporation for project RSI
14 -25 (Group 67 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program) and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the
City Attorney.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $988,383.00)
10. Waive minor irregularities in the bid from Big West Construction Corporation,
award Contract No. 4721 to Big West Construction Corporation for project RSI
14 -26 (Group 68 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program) and
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in a form approved by the City
Attorney.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $496,100.00)
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Introduced Meredith Petit, Recreation and
Parks Director, who gave an update on the Plunge water usage.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
11. Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the
January 6, 2015 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
cancel the January 6, 2015 City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
12. Presentation of new Investment Portfolio Report.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Crista Binder, City Treasurer, and Dino Marsocci, Deputy City Treasurer II gave a
presentation.
Council consensus to receive and file Investment Portfolio Report.
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — NONE
Council Member Atkinson — Spoke on the Tree Lighting in the Plaza at City Hall on
Thursday December 4th.
Council Member Dugan - NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — NONE
Mayor Fuentes — Spoke on upcoming Holiday events.
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 — Bernard "Bernie" Bangasser former El Segundo Police Officer.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:11 PM
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Cathy Doman , Deputy City Clerk II
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