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2015 Apr 07 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 — 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. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Consideration and possible action to interview candidates for the Economic Development Advisory Council. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes announced the appointment of Martin Skredsvig to the Economic Development Advisory Council. The Economic Development Advisory Council terms do not expire. Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the Agenda. 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: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(d) (3): -2- matters 1. City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279 Z 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. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4): -1- 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 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:02 PM INVOCATION — Lee Carlile, Pastor, United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Trinity Parascandola, AYSO Girls U12 All Star PRESENTATIONS a) Commendation presented by Mayor Fuentes to AYSO Girls U12 All Star Team. b) Proclamation read by Council Member Atkinson proclaiming April 29, 2015 Denim Day. c) Proclamation read by Council Member Fellhauer and presented to One Legacy Ambassador Rachel Greenberg proclaiming April 2015 as DMV /Donate Life California Month. d) Presentation by Julie Todd, Senior Library Manager announcing National Library Week, April 12 -18, 2015. Ms. Todd announced upcoming events taking place at the Library in the next few months. 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. Steve Haxton, Park Vista resident, would like to see an advocate for the Park Vista residents on the Senior Housing Board. Presented a petition stating this request. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 3 Elizabeth Russell, resident, commented on the increase in crime taking place in El Segundo. Shelly Tucker, Park Vista resident, spoke concerning item #F9. Neil Cadman, resident and Park Vista Property Manager, spoke concerning item #179. Charles Atkinson, resident, spoke concerning the RSI situation and questioned what steps are being to taken on the City's behalf and if the Council has suggestions for the public. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) Council and Greg Carpenter, City Manager answered questions raised during Public Comments. Council answered questions concerned with 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) Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing and receive testimony regarding an update to the Corporate Campus Specific Plan. If approved, the Project would: 1) adopt an Addendum to the Final EIR (FEIR); 2) amend the existing Corporate Campus Specific Plan relating to uses, parking and signage; and 3) approve a 121,852 square -foot development project (the "Lakers Project ") on approximately 5 acres that will include construction of new corporate offices, an athletic training facility and an exhibition venue for the Los Angeles Lakers. Applicant: LAL Property, LLC. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing related to an update to the Corporate Campus Specific Plan. Adopt an Addendum to the Final EIR (FEIR), amend the existing Corporate Campus Specific Plan relating to uses, parking and signage, and approve a 121,852 square -foot development project (the "Lakers Project ") on approximately 5 acres that will include construction of new corporate offices, an athletic training facility and an exhibition venue for the Los Angeles Lakers, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 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. Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing. Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a presentation. Joe McCormack, Chief Financial Officer of the Lakers Organization spoke and introduced his team of professionals. Tim Harris, Chief Operating Officer, explained the vision for the Lakers Headquarters. Jim Renne, Architect with ROSSETTI Design, presented the design vision for the Lakers Headquarters. Dale Goldsmith, attorney with Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, spoke on both the plan and parking amendments and the signage presented earlier by Sam Lee. Tim Harris, CFO, spoke on the Lakers community involvement within the City of El Segundo. Mayor Fuentes closed the Public Hearing. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4909 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTATL ASSESSMENT NO. EA- 1082,AND APPROVING A PARKING DEMAND STUDY AND MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE CORPORATE CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS AMENDED BY THE LAKERS PROJECT. MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to adopt Resolution No. 4909. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1505 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPORATE CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN (AMENDMENT NO. SPA 14 -02) FOR THE LAKERS PROJECT. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 5 Council Member Fellhauer introduced Ordinance No. 1505. Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for April 21, 2015. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 2. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Council. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes announced the appointment of Martin Skredsvig to the Economic Development Advisory Council. The Economic Development Advisory Council terms do not expire. 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 3005120 through 3005456 on Register No. 12 in the total amount of $1,648,318.30 and Wire Transfers from 3/2/2015 through 3/15/2015 in the total amount of $3,159,540.87. 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 March 17, 2015. 5, 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) 6. Adopt Resolution No. 4910 approving the 2015 City of El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Fiscal Impact: None) 7. Authorize the City Manager, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to enter into a five year agreement, No. 4835, with Califa Group to acquire Internet Service for the El Segundo Public Library at a cost of $15,970 per year. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 6 (Fiscal Impact: $79,850.00) 8. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to record the Notice of Completion accepting completion of work for twenty -five (25) homes related to Project RSI 14 -11 (the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Group 55). (Fiscal Impact: Final Contract Amount: $768,832.69) MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 9. Consideration and possible action to amend the City's informal bidding procedures for certain public projects, codified in El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") Chapter 1 -7C, to help facilitate the timely bidding, contracting, and completion of most public projects. (Fiscal Impact: $0) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Work Director, gave a presentation. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1506 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1 -7C REGARDING INFORMAL BIDDING OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS. Council Member Fellhauer introduced Ordinance No. 1506. Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for April 21, 2015, Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4911 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ELECTIG TO BECOME SUBJECT TO THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 7 MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to Adopt Resolution No. 4911. declaring the City's intent to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act for all public projects. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 (For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson would have preferred the amount of approval for the City Manager to be $25,000.00, not $45,000.00). G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the development team for all their work on the Lakers Headquarters project. Mentioned each department took part in the project on way or another. Mentioned the Governor's executive order to reduce water consumption. The City will be working on this item and what will be required of our residents. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fellhauer — None Council Member Atkinson — None Council Member Dugan — None (Happy Birthday to his son, Sean) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None Mayor Fuentes — Thanked the Chamber and Commerce for their work on the State of the City Address and also thanked staff for their work as well. Thanked the Rotary for sponsoring the Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast. 10. Consideration and possible action to send a letter in support of the intent of AB 306 which aims to address an issue critical to military families stationed in California: access to education choices. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Mayor Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to send a letter in support of the intent of AB 306 which aims to address an issue critical to military families stationed in California. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 8 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. Elizabeth Russell, resident, commented on sewage bills and the 25% mandatory reduction set by the governor and had suggestions for the water department. Jack Axelrod, resident, mentioned he would like to see reports from all Council members and other items he feels important. MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNMENT at 9:21 PM owiy /O&W"u Tracy We er, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 PAGE NO. 9