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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. 3 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. on 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 7 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