2015 Feb 17 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson at 5:01 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.
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): -0- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matter
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -8-
matters
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 6:45 PM
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:01 PM
INVOCATION — Lee Carlile, Pastor, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan
PRESENTATIONS
a.) Proclamation read by Mayor Fuentes proclaiming El Segundo to be a Host
Town for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Laura Levinthal, Program
Director, received the Proclamation.
b) Presentation by Crista Binder, City Treasurer and Dino Marsocci, Deputy City
Treasurer II, of the Quarterly Report for the City's Investment Portfolio.
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.
Samantha Cano, President of Tree Musketeers, invited everyone to Arbor Day on
Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please visit www.treemusketeers.com
for more information.
Debbie Lee, resident, spoke concerning Park Vista and the behavior of the Senior
Housing Board towards the residents of Park Vista.
Teresa Campbell, resident of Park Vista, concerned with the recent rent increases at
Park Vista and the current Senior Housing Board's actions towards the residents of
Park Vista.
Donna Cummings, resident of Park Vista, concerned with the recent rent increases at
Park Vista and read a letter by MaryJane Clutter on the same subject.
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Sally Biller, resident of Park Vista, presented a petition signed by the residents of Park
Vista who strongly oppose the recommendation by the Senior Housing Board of Park
Vista to increase rents.
Kim Thoman, resident and President of the PTA Council, asked the Council to review
the score card used to determine fee waiver percentages.
Mike Corenman, resident of Park Vista, concerned with the recent rent increases and
the Senior Housing Board's actions towards the residents of Park Vista.
Dr. Anthony Mendez, resident, commented on the Agenda process and the Treasury
presentation.
Jeanette Ringus, resident of Park Vista, concerned with the recent rent increases at
Park Vista.
Julia Cohen, resident, concerned with the recent up tick of robberies in our City. Would
like to know what we can do as a City and residents to help prevent this increase.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Captain Evanski, answered questions for Council concerning the increase in crime.
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)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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.
Approve Warrant Numbers 3004570 through 3004723 on Register No. 9 in the
total amount of $582,701.20 and Wire Transfers from 1/19/2015 through
2/1/2015 in the total amount of $1,028,110.12. 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.
2. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2015.
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a standard Public Works Contract No. 4811
in a form approved by the City Attorney to Vantage Utility Services, Inc. for fiber
optic conduit and cable installation, project no. PW 14 -08 in the amount of
$745,155 and Issue Change Order #1 to reduce the contract by $434,529 for a
project total of $310,626. Account number amended by City Manager, Greg
Carpenter.
(Fiscal Impact: $372,752.00 (includes 20% contingency))
4. Approve the purchase of a Palo Alto enterprise network firewall with three years
of support from DZ Solutions, Contract No. 4812, in the amount of $99,678.
(Fiscal Impact: $99,678.00)
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4903 approving Plans and Specifications for Construction
of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sidewalk Ramps (CDBG Project) and
authorize staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids.
Project No. PW 14 -09.
(Fiscal Impact: $53,933.00 in CDBG grant funds)
6. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 10 -year License Agreement No. 4813 in
a form approved by the City Attorney with Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to
continue utilizing Camp Eucalyptus.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Approve staff's recommendation to provide affordable health coverage to staff as
mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and adopt Resolution No. 4904
establishing the monthly health contribution for unrepresented hourly
employees considered full -time under the Affordable Care Act.
(Fiscal Impact: $36,960.00 annually)
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an amendment No. 4729A, to a contract
with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney to extend
the Encore subscription rate after the first year for an additional four years
(five years total) to enhance the existing Library's Circulation and Online
Catalog System, Millennium, and the recently approved upgrade to the Sierra
version from Innovative Interfaces, Inc.
(Fiscal Impact: $59,973.00 over four years)
10. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1504 to amend El Segundo
Municipal Code Chapter 4 -10 and ESMC §§ 15 -5F -2 and 15 -5F -5 concerning
regulation of massage establishments within the City of El Segundo. Applicant:
City of El Segundo
(Fiscal Impact: None)
11. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 3 -year License Agreements, No. 4814
El Segundo AYSO, No. 4815 El Segundo Babe Ruth Baseball league, No. 4816
El Segundo Girls Softball, No. 4817 El Segundo Inline hockey Association, No.
4818 El Segundo Little League, No. 4819 El Segundo Lacrosse League, No.
4820 South Bay Youth sports 9ES Flag Football), and No. 4821 El Segundo
United States Youth Volleyball League, in a form approved by the City Attorney
with El Segundo Youth Sports Organizations to implement the Youth Sports per
Player Fee for the utilization of City athletic fields.
(Fiscal Impact: None. Estimated Revenues of $35,000.00 included in the FY 14-
15 Budget)
12. Receive and file this report regarding emergency work to repair dwelling units at
the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility due to water intrusion 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: $50,000.00)
13. PULLED BY STAFF. ITEM WILL BE BROUGHT BACK AT A FUTURE
MEETING.
14. PULLED BY STAFF. ITEM WILL BE BROUGHT BACK AT A FUTURE
MEETING.
15. PULLED BY STAFF. ITEM WILL BE BROUGHT BACK AT A FUTURE
MEETING.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3 as amended, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Items
13,14 and 15 pulled by staff. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEM
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the El Segundo Senior Housing
Corporation 2015 Annual Budget for the Park Vista Apartments located at 614
East Holly.
(Fiscal Impact: None
Council Discussion
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, answered Council questions.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered Council questions.
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MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
approve the El Segundo Senior Housing Corporation 2015 Annual Budget for the Park
Vista Apartments located at 614 East Holly. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
16. Consideration and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Yearend
Report and FY 2014 -2015 First Quarter Financial Review.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Receive and file FY 2013 -2014 Yearend and FY 2014 -2015 First Quarter Financial
Review.
17. Consideration and possible action regarding an appeal from the El Segundo
Council of Parents and Teachers, Inc., to adjust their given score indicating the
fee waiver percentage for city support services associated with the Run for
Education.
(Fiscal Impact: $3,183.00)
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, briefed Council on this item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer, to
approve a 2 point increase to the El Segundo Council of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
score card, which will adjust their score for fee waiver percentages. MOTION PASSED
BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Yes: Dugan, Fellhauer, Fuentes and Jacobson. No: Atkinson
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — mentioned he will advise the Finance
Department to adjust the budget accordingly for the appeal from the Council of PTA's.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — presented earlier in the meeting.
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — None
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Council Member Atkinson — Thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting tonight.
Council Member Dugan — Apologized for missing the last Council Meeting, he was
supporting his wife while she received her Masters of Photography.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fuentes —
18. Consideration and possible action to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Carl Jacobson and
Councilmember Dave Atkinson to serve on the Richmond Street Design
Committee.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
appoint Mayor Pro Tern Carl Jacobson and Councilmember Dave Atkinson to serve on
the Richmond Street Design Committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
19. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the Los
Angeles Air Force Base and the Space and Missile Systems Center continuing
its mission and operation in the City of El Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
adopt Resolution No. 4905 in support of the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space
and Missile Systems Center continuing its mission and operation in the City of El
Segundo. 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
on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
None
N.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:06 PM
Tracy y #r, City Clerk