2015 Jul 21 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 — 5:00 PM
(THE 5:00 PM MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO 6:00 PM DUE TO LACK OF
QUORUM)
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Fuentes at 6:00 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) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
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. Penuelas vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC523072
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-1- matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -2- 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
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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
Adjourned at 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Fuentes at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Father Alexi Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan
PRESENTATIONS - None
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 — 3 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Scott Houston, resident and Water Board District 4 Director, spoke on the upcoming
Special Olympics World Games that will take place from July 22 — August 2, 2015. The
West Basin Water Board donated $1000.00 to Host Town El Segundo.
Sally Martin, resident and a Committee Chair for the Special Olympics World Games,
presented the City with a Commendation from the City of Los Angeles as a Host Town
for the athletes.
Spence Bauer, resident, commented on the Richmond Street Improvement Project,
mainly the 300 block.
Amanda Dupay, resident, commented on an upsurge in the homelessness in El
Segundo and the inconsistencies in dealing with the situation.
Chad Steven, resident, commented on the Richmond Street Improvement Project,
mainly the 300 block.
Victoria Steven, resident, commented on the Richmond Street Improvement Project,
mainly the 300 block.
Amy Albin, resident, commented on the Richmond Street Improvement Project, mainly
the 300 block.
Chris Terrins, resident, commented on the Richmond Street Improvement Project,
mainly the 300 block.
Andy Powell, President El Segundo Fire Fighter Association, spoke concerning the
ongoing labor negotiations.
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Brandon Browning, President El Segundo Police Officers Association, spoke
concerning the ongoing labor negotiations.
Melissa Brankovic, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Elizabeth Russell, resident, commented on the drought restrictions and how it pertains
to the City of El Segundo. Thanked the Council for their handling of the water shortage.
Rev. Dina Ferguson, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, commented on the Richmond
Street Improvement Project, mainly the 300 block and how it relates to the St. Michael's
daycare center and church.
Ryan Ferris, resident and parent of children who attend St. Michael's Daycare Center,
commented on the Richmond Street Improvement Project, mainly how the project will
relate to the St. Michael's Daycare Center.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Chief Tavera commented on the homeless question raised during Public
Communication.
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
OPENED ITEMS C2 AND C3 CONSECTIVELY
1, [CONTINUED ITEM #C2 FROM JULY 7, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING]
Rescission of Brown Act Commitment - In Accordance with Government Code
Section 54960.2 (e), consideration and possible action to rescind the
commitment made by the City Council on November 5, 2013, not to hold further
closed session meetings regarding real property negotiations with regard to
ESCenterCal, LLC's ( "CenterCal ") proposal to enter into a Due Diligence and
Ground Lease Agreement ( "Agreement ") to lease the driving range portion of the
Lakes Golf Course from the City for the purpose of developing a Top Golf facility.
(Fiscal Impact: unknown — depends on whether legal proceedings are
commenced.)
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MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson to
continue item C1 to the regular meeting on August 4, 2015. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
2. Consideration and possible action regarding receiving an update with respect to
the City's negotiations with CenterCal and Top Golf regarding the draft Due
Diligence Lease Agreement that provides for the leasing of the driving range at
the Lake's Golf Course to CenterCal and Top Golf for purposes of operating a
Top Golf facility and the reconstruction of the golf course.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, presented to the Council, the revised Due Diligence and
Ground Lease Agreement for item C2. The item will be brought back to the August 4,
2015 City Council Meeting.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered and clarified questions from Council.
3. Consideration and possible action to 1) review the proposed designs for the
Richmond St. Rehabilitation Arterial Improvement Project between El Segundo
Blvd. and Holly St., 2) provide direction to staff on possible revisions and 3) direct
staff to proceed with preparation of construction plans and specifications.
(Fiscal Impact: $800,000.00)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a presentation and answered
Council questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
approve the design as presented for the 100 and 200 blocks of Richmond Street,
approve the design and provisions for the 300 block of Richmond Street, approve pilot
testing 2 -hour parking limit on the middle level of the Grand Avenue parking structure
and approve adding parking on north side of El Segundo Blvd (between Main St. and
Richmond St.). MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: ATKINSON,
FELLHAUER, FUENTES, JACOBSON NO: DUGAN
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
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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.
4. Approve Warrant Numbers 3006734 through 3006895 on Register No. 19 in the
total amount of $1,344,326.90 and Wire Transfers from 6/15/2015 through
7/5/2015 in the total amount of $2,597,993.00. 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.
5. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2015.
6. PULLED BY STAFF
7, PULLED BY STAFF
8. Authorize an increase of $30,000 to the blanket purchase order #71 -00209 to
Metron - Farnier, LLC from $100,000 to $130,000 for the purchase of water
meters.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract no. 4883 with an executive
search firm for purposes of recruiting a new Director of Finance and Fire Chief,
to commence work on or about August 1, 2015.
(Fiscal Impact: $41,800)
10, 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)
11. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one -year lease no. 4884 with a three
one -year options with Davis & DeRosa Physical Therapy, Inc., for the continuous
use of approximately 1,620 square feet of space located at 333 Main Street to
house the City of El Segundo's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program
Office.
(Fiscal Impact: Approximately $80,000.00: $8,000.00 for FY2014 -2015 budget
and $72,000.00 for FY2015 -2016 budget)
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12. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1509 amending ESMC Title 10,
Chapter 5, Water Conservation.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
13. Authorize City Manager to execute a contract amendment no. 4810A, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, with Robert Half International Inc., for additional
temporary staffing in Building and Safety for License / Permit Specialist I.
(Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00) Contract Number: 4810
13A. Authorize the City Manager to enter into two agreement numbers 4881 and 4882,
approved as to form by the City Attorney, with AT &T for telephone, data, and
managed services by piggybacking off of the State of California Calnet 3
Statewide Contracts A & B (C3- A- 12- 10 -TS -01 & C3- B- 12- 10- TS -01) at an
estimated cost of $218,325 per year.
(Fiscal Impact: $218,325)
MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
approve Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 13A. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
14. Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance updating the El
Segundo Municipal Code amending Title 13 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
by adding Chapter 18 to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for
small residential rooftop solar systems.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1510
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED
PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS.
Council Member Fellhauer introduced the Ordinance,
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The second reading will be August 4, 2015,
15. Consideration and possible action regarding potential amendments to the
Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) regarding: (1) tinting or reflective glass on
storefront windows; (2) signs for non - street front uses; (3) building height limit
along street -side property lines; (4) design review process of projects relating to
existing design review standards in the DSP; (5) parking requirements for Non -
Profit Museums in the DSP area; and /or (6) parking and the Parking -In -Lieu Fee
Program in the DSP and review and potential formulation of recommendations
relating to parking issues in the DSP.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson excused himself from item #F15 due to his employment.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager, gave a presentation
Council Discussion
Council consensus to move forward and work with the Planning Commission and
subcommittee on the Design Standards for the Downtown Specific Plan and report back
at a later date with recommendations.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson returned to the dais.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned the City is conducting a survey on
downtown parking. The survey can be found on the City's website.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — None
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — Attended the Independent Cities Association Summer
Conference and mentioned she was voted in as President of the ICA.
Council Member Atkinson — Mentioned the Torch Run today was well attended for the
Special Olympics World Games and gave an outline of what the athletes will be
attending this week in our City. Also, thanked everyone who has helped on the
committee.
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Council Member Dugan — Commented, as a Council Member, he has a responsibility to
listen to the residents and feels obligated to act in the best interest of the City and
residents define the best interests. Mentioned when weighing your options, doing
nothing can still be successful.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fuentes — Mentioned the Council offered to post the offers and counter offers of
the offers made to each bargaining unit. At this time, the Council has not received
permission to publish the offers on the City's website from any bargaining unit.
Mentioned all Council members attended a wonderful event at Mattel welcoming the
Special Olympic World Games athletes from Barbados and Macedonia (the Countries
El Segundo is hosting) and the final leg team of the Torch Run.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
MEMORIALS — None
#DJOURNMENT 9:44 PM
LAO,
Tracy WeaVer, City Clerk
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