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2015 Mar 03 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson 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. 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): -2- matter 1, City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279 2, Hooper vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC 540995 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3): -0- matter. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 1 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:02 PM INVOCATION —Wes Harding, The Bridge PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fellhauer PRESENTATIONS a) Proclamation read by Council Member Fellhauer, presented to Fernando Aguilar from Tree Musketeers, proclaiming March 7, 2015 as California Arbor Day. b) Proclamation read by Council Member Dugan, presented to Julie Thomas Executive Director for the Santa Monica Region, proclaiming March as Red Cross Month. c) Presentation by Mike Herriel, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company on the Upcoming Southern California Gas Pipeline Safety Project. Don Murray, Construction Manager, answered Council questions. 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. Riley Brady, resident, commented on item #F12; pool design consideration for the proposed aquatics facility on the Wiseburn school site. Liz Garnholz, resident, questioned the letter residents received this week from the Water Department. Ms. Garnholz also commented on item #C2; the possible name change of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 3 Loretta Frye, resident, spoke concerning various items she is upset about with the community, specifically the handicap restrooms at the Joslyn Center. Lee Davis, resident, commented on item #F12; pool design consideration for the proposed aquatics facility on the Wiseburn school site. Tom Johnstone, Wiseburn Superintendent, commented on item #F12; pool design consideration for the proposed aquatics facility on the Wiseburn school site. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) Council commented on Public Communications. Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, answered the water department questions. 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 public hearing and receive evidence regarding a modification of Vesting Tentative Map No. 72287 (approved in 2013) adopted as part of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan development project. If approved, the Project would: 1) reduce the project site area from 23.87 acres to 13 acres; 2) approve the creation of 24 lots compared to the previously approved 32 lots; and 3) limit the project to the Phase 1 area that is under construction (Elevon project) consisting of 217,637 square feet of office and retail uses on the proposed 13 acres. A Finding of Consistency with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (previously approved by the City Council in 2013) and Addendum to the FEIR is proposed for the requested modification to the vesting tentative map. Applicant CDC Mar Campus, LLC. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing related to a modification of Vesting Tentative Map No. 72287 (approved in 2013) adopted as part of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan development project. A Finding of Consistency with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (previously approved by the City Council in 2013) and Addendum to the FEIR is proposed for the requested modification to the vesting tentative map. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 4 City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that written communication had not been received in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing. Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a presentation. Bill Messori, representing CDC Mar Campus, LLC, gave a brief update on the Elevon project. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4906 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINDING OF CONSISSTENCY AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION NO. SUB 14 -11 (VESTING TENTATIVE MAP NO. 72287) FOR THE MODIFICATION OF VESTING TENTATIVE MAP NO. 72287 AFFECTING THE CORPORATE CAMPUS PROJECT AREA. MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to adopt Resolution No. 4906 approving a finding of consistency and approving subdivision No. Sub 14 -11 (vesting tentative Map No. 72287) for the modification of vesting tentative Map No. 72287 affecting the corporate campus project area. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to carry out various activities in preparation for the potential name change of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway in the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item and answered Council questions. Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a brief presentation and background information on this item. Ms. Katsouleas also answered Council questions. Council Discussion Al Keahi, EDAC member, answered Council questions and gave his opinion MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 5 MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to direct staff to reach out to the City of Manhattan Beach to understand their opinion on the possible name change of Sepulveda Blvd. and bring the item back at a later Council meeting with the findings. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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. 3. Approve Warrant Numbers 3004724 through 3004924 on Register No. 10 in the total amount of $1,686,767.57 and Wire Transfers from 2/2/2015 through 2/15/2015 in the total amount of $2,910,481.42. 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 February 17, 2015. 5. Authorize the Mayor to renew the General Services Agreement, Agreement No. 4826 in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of El Segundo and County of Los Angeles for an additional five years commencing on July 1, 2015, to allow the City to access, on an as- needed basis, municipal support services performed by the County, such as traffic signal maintenance and other public works activities. (Fiscal Impact: None) 6, 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) 7. Accept work as complete for the 2013 -2014 Furnishing and Application of Slurry Seal on Various Streets, Project No. PW 13 -15 and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. (Fiscal Impact: $729,882.45) 8. PULLED BY MAYOR FUENTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 6 9, Receive and file this report without objecting to the expansion of on -site sale and consumption of alcohol at an existing movie theater which currently has an active Type 47 ABC License at 831 South Nash Street (ArcLight Cinemas). Applicant: Art Rodriquez (Fiscal Impact: N /A) 10. Approve and accept Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 71788 (commercial subdivision located at 888, 892 and 898 North Sepulveda Boulevard) and authorize the appropriate City Official to sign and record said Map. 11. Approve to reorganize the Economic Development Program to transfer reporting of budgeting responsibilities from the Planning and Building Safety Department to the City Manager's Office, and authorize the City Manager to fill the vacant existing at -will classification of Economic Development Manager. (Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00) MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 PULLED ITEM: 8. Consideration and possible action to authorize the appropriation of existing designated funds accrued in prior fiscal years to purchase computer hardware, software and peripherals for use at City facilities in an amount not to exceed $233,600.00. (Fiscal Impact: $233,600.00) Council Discussion Greg Carpenter, City Manager and Larry Klingaman, Information Systems Manager, answered Council questions. MOTION by Mayor Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to authorize staff to appropriate existing designated funds accrued in prior fiscal years to purchase computer hardware, software and peripherals for use at City facilities in an amount not to exceed $233,600. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 12. Consideration and possible action to select a pool design option and funding plan for the new outdoor Aquatics Facility to be located at Wiseburn High School. (Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 7 Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation. Ken Moeller, Arch Pac Inc. — Aquatic Architecture & Landscape Architecture, answered council questions. Council Discussion Mayor Fuentes announced a $1,000,000.00 donation has been received from Richard Lundquist, Continental Development Corporation, to help build the pool. Mr. Lundquist also offered to spear head the fundraising campaign for the pool. MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve the Full Upgrade pool design option, give the Aquatics Sub Committee the authority to negotiate amendments to the original Settlement Agreement with the Wiseburn School District and present the amended Settlement Agreement for approval at a future Council Meeting, commit $1,800,000.00 from the Aquatics Trust Account in order to start the building process, with the understanding these funds will be paid back in full through fundraising efforts. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Announced the Police Department is hosting "Coffee with a Cop" on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Rock N Brews from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Also mentioned he will check out the Joslyn restrooms per Mrs. Frye's public comments. H, REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Stated she will not be at the next meeting, she will be chaperoning the HS Choir on their trip to New York. J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer — Reminded the community of Arbor Day on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM on the greenbelt on Imperial Avenue. Congratulated the Choir on their New York tour. Council Member Atkinson — Thanked the community for coming to the meetings and participating in the City's decisions. Council Member Dugan — mentioned the water bill question that was raised during Public Comments. Mr. Dugan will look further into this item. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2015 PAGE NO. 8 Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — The Automobile Driving Museum will host the Mattel Hot Wheels event on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Mayor Fuentes — Attended the Boy Scouts Blue and Gold event, attended Congressman Ted Lieu's oath of office event at UCLA and thanked our Police Force for their diligence during the current rise in crime. 13. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement, no. 4827 in a form approved by the City Attorney with NexLevel Information Technology, Inc. for technology strategic planning services at a cost not to exceed $48,840. (Fiscal Impact: $48,840.00) Council Discussion Larry Klingaman, Information Systems Manager, answered Council questions, MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement in a form specified by the City Attorney with NexLevel Information Technology, Inc. for technology strategic planning services at a cost not to exceed $48,840. 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. Loretta Frye, resident, didn't receive the water department letter mentioned earlier in public comments, not in favor of the Sepulveda Blvd. name change and Mrs. Frye reiterated the condition of the restrooms at the Joslyn Center. Barbara Briney, resident, thanked the Council for approving the pool and committing to getting it built. 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