Press Alt + R to read the document text or Alt + P to download or print.
This document contains no pages.
2015 Aug 18 - CC PACKETAGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City - related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related toCity_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:
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) (1): -3- 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
3. O'Leary v. City of El Segundo WCB /EAMS Nos. ADJ8702179 and 918053
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2): -1-
matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d) (4): -4- matters.
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
2
E
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
3
3
AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS a 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City - related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Lee Carlile, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jacobson
Id
6i
PRESENTATIONS
a) LA Sanitation — Hyperion Treatment Plant Outfall Maintenance
b) Scott Houston — West Basin Municipal Water District turf removal rebate
program.
c) William Yarroll — Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
ROLL CALL
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.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the
Agenda by title only.
Recommendation — Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
C:
1. [CONTINUED ITEM #C3 FROM AUGUST 4, 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.)
Recommendation — 1) Consideration and possible action to rescind the
commitment made by the City Council on November 5, 2013, to not hold further
closed session meetings regarding real property negotiations with regard to
CenterCal's proposal to enter into an Agreement to lease the driving range
portion of the Lakes Golf Course from the City for the purpose of developing a
Top Golf facility; 2) Delay consideration of this item to a future date and give
notice of such delay to Ms. Geist in accordance with Government Code Section
54960.2; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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)
Recommendation — 1) Consideration and possible action regarding receiving an
update regarding the Agreement negotiations and provide feedback to City
Manager and City Attorney as appropriate; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item.
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.
0
7
3. Warrant Numbers 3007105 through 3007332 on Register No. 21 in the total
amount of $1,000,990.95 and Wire Transfers from 7/13/2015 through
8/09/2015 in the total amount of $2,708,616.62.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to
release. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due
to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and
wire transfers.
4. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2015, Special City
Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015, and Regular City Council
Meetinu Minutes of Auciust 4, 2015.
Recommendation — Approval.
5. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Chief of Police to hire
one Police Officer to backfill a vacancy created by filling a position with the
"Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP).
(Fiscal Impact: Net savings of approximate $76,000)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the Chief of Police to hire one Police Officer to
backfill the vacancy created by filling a position with the "Taskforce for Regional
Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP); 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the retirement and sale of
police canine, "Arthur ", to his handler for a nominal fee.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the Mayor to approve the sale of police canine,
"Arthur ", to his handler, Officer Chris Cameron, for the nominal fee of one dollar
($ 1.00); 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to
increase the contract amount by $30,000 for DownStream Services, Inc. for
pump station on -call and emergency repair services in the 2014 -15 Fiscal
Year.
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an additional $30,000
with DownStream Services, Inc. for pump stations on -call repair services in the
2014 -15 Fiscal Year; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action
related to this item.
7
FQ
8. Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works
Contract to the lowest responsible bidder, American Asphalt South, Inc.,
for the FY 14 -15 Slurry Seal Project in the area bounded by the west City
boundary, the north City boundary, Sheldon Street and Mariposa Avenue.
Project No.: PW 15 -02.
(Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public
Works Contract, in a form as approved by the City Attorney, with American
Asphalt South, Inc., in the amount of $420,104.80; 2) Authorize an additional
$79,895.20 in contingency for unforeseen conditions; 3) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
9. Consideration and possible regarding 1) Adoption of a Resolution
authorizing the examination of prepaid mobile telephony services
surcharge and local charge records; 2) authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, allowing
the State Board of Equalization to collect and administer local user utility
taxes ( "UUT ") on the City's behalf, and 3) take such additional, related,
action that may be desirable.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the examination of
prepaid mobile telephony services and local charge records; 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for
the BOE to collect UUT as to telephony services; and 3) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
10. Consideration and possible action regarding a thirty (30) day provisional
appointment extension for the position of Interim Deputy City Clerk II in the
City Clerk's office.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the thirty (30) day provisional appointment
extension for the position of Interim Deputy City Clerk II; 2) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
11. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an amendment to
the MuniTemps agreement number 4802 for temporary staffing in City
Clerk's Office / Deputy City Clerk I.
(Fiscal Impact: $16,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize City Manager to execute an agreement
amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with MuniTemps, for
additional temporary staffing; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.
E
12. Consideration and possible action to 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)
Recommendation — 1) 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; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS — CITY CLERK
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer —
Council Member Atkinson —
Council Member Dugan -
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson —
Mayor Fuentes —
9
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business OnI — 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.
MEMORIALS —
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et se g.) 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.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: b •1 Z. v;
TIME: 'j'. 15
NAME:
10
11
1
PRESENTATION
LA Sanitation
Hyperion Treatment Plant Outfall Maintenance
13
14
PRESENTATION
Scott Houston
West Basin Municipal Water District turf removal rebate
program.
15
16
Receive $3 persquare
foot for removing your
water wasting lawn in
this severe drought
3 Steps to Qualify:
STEP 1.
Call WaterWise Consulting at 888 - 987 -9473 for a free
landscape evaluation. Evaluation includes turf
measurements, drought - tolerant garden information, up
to two free rain barrels, and details on how to apply for
the turf removal rebate.
STEP 2
Register for the turf rebate at www.socalwatersmart.com
or by calling 888 - 376 -3314. $3 paid up to 3,000 square
foot maximum. Project must be completed within 120
days after receiving approval confirmation.
STEP 3
Contact WaterWise Consulting to schedule verification of
the completed garden project and rain barrel installation
(if applicable).
Applications received prior to June 29, 2015 do not qualify. Funding is
limited and is first -come, first- served. Funding can end at any time and is
not guaranteed. Rebate is paid after installation is complete.
www.westbasin.org
© 2015 West Basin Municipal Water District 106262015
Participating retail agencies:
City of El Segundo, City of Inglewood, City of Lomita,
City of Manhattan Beach, California American Water,
California Water Service Co., Golden State Water Co.,
and Los Angeles County Waterworks District #29
Sponsored, in part, by:
Og4R ENT OF Tji, l7yr£p g
OF ra7FVA1�'�
. L•7:r
17
18
PRESENTATION
William Yarroll
Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
ME
0
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 16, 2015
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
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.)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Consideration and possible action to rescind the commitment made by the City Council on
November 5, 2013, to not hold further closed session meetings regarding real property
negotiations with regard to CenterCal's proposal to enter into an Agreement to lease the driving
range portion of the Lakes Golf Course from the City for the purpose of developing a Top Golf
facility; or
2. Delay consideration of this item to a future date and give notice of such delay to Ms. Geist in
accordance with Government Code Section 54960.2; or
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
November 5, 2013, Staff Reports (with attachments); and,
Letter of May 8, 2015 to Ms. Geist
FISCAL IMPACT: $
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
PREPARED BY: Mark D.1-lensley, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
This item is being brought back for Council consideration based upon direction given by
Council at its May 5, 2015, regular City Council meeting (Staff Report Attached). At that
time, staff provided background information to Council including the fact that the City
Council had approved the Agreement on November 5, 2013 and subsequently approved minor
amendments to the Agreement as well as a reimbursement agreement on March 18, 2014.
Staff reported that Center Cal had not signed and returned the Agreement and that the Council
then subsequently withdrew the option for CenterCal to execute the Agreement. CenterCal on 2
April 28, 2015 sent a new communication to the City proposing new terms. On May 5, 2015, 1
0111
21
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
the City Council directed the City Attorney's office to notify Ms. Deborah Geist that the
Council would consider rescinding its 2013 commitment not to hold closed sessions regarding
this matter. At its May 5`h meeting, the Council noted that it would need to consider whether a
closed session was needed to discuss CenterCal's new terms and conditions.
Council was reminded that Ms. Geist would need to be provided 30 days written notice that
the Council will be holding a public session meeting to consider rescinding its commitment to
not have further closed session discussions regarding the Agreement (Staff Report Attached).
The Council would then need to meet thirty or more days after the notice date and consider a
public agenda item which, if passed by a majority of the members of the City Council, would
rescind the prior commitment made by Council and the Council could then schedule a closed
session meeting to discuss different lease payments or payment terms. If the Council does
rescind the letter it would restore Ms. Geist's rights (as well as any other interested party's
right, including the District Attorney's), if any, to commence a legal action for alleged Brown
Act violations.
On May 8, 2015, a letter was transmitted to Ms. Geist (with a copy to the District Attorney's
Office as required by the Brown Act), informing her that the Council on June 16, 2015 would
be meeting to discuss the potential of rescinding it prior action regarding closed session
negotiations relating to the Top Golf Agreement.
The November 5, 2013, staff report and attachments provide the details regarding Ms. Geist's
allegations of Brown Act violations and the City's response to same. It did not appear that
there were any Brown Act violations, but in order to avoid unnecessary legal actions,
particularly since the City understood the negotiations were completed, the Council approved
staffs recommendation to issue the commitment that it would not hold further closed session
meetings regarding the Agreement. However, the action referenced, and the Brown Act
provides that the Council may rescind such a commitment at a public meeting
40
22
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 5, 2013
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a letter in response to a
"cease and desist" letters received on October 1, 2013 and October 17, 2013 from Debra Geist
alleging various violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act relating to City's negotiations to lease out
a portion of "the Lakes" golf course. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file the letters dated October 1, 2013 and October 15, 2013 alleging
various violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the draft response letter;
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Letter dated October 15, 2013 (received October 17, 2013);
2. Draft response letter.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Mark D. Hensley, City Attonicy
Karl H. Berger, Assistant Cit.y!4#iirnJ
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On October 1, 2013 and October 17, 2013, the City Clerk's office received letters alleging that
the City Council violated various provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act when it considered the
future of "the Lakes" municipal golf course (see attached Exhibit A — the letters are identical
except for with respect to the dates set forth on the letters). These are referred to as the "October
2013 Letters."
As the City Council is aware — and is quite public — the City was approached by two private
companies in 2012 regarding a proposal for the Lakes municipal golf course. In general, the
proposal is for Centercal, LLC to make various improvements to the golf course and the driving
range; for Top Golf to operate the golf course; and for the City to receive a significant increase in
rent over a period of potentially fifty years. The details of this deal is set forth in the due
diligence and lease agreement that is being considered by the City Council as a separate agenda
item for November 5, 2013.
Since first being approached by these companies, the City Council undertook a number of
actions to not only negotiate potential deal points to implement a proposal (as set forth in the 17
41
23
406
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
draft lease agreement), but also to solicit public input and dialogue regarding the desirability of
undertaking such an arrangement. Such activities include, without limitation;
Public meetings by the City Council and Golf Course Subcommittee in August 2012
regarding the Lakes including a Powerpoint presentation regarding the proposal and
direction from the City Council to seek public input.
ti Meetings in September 2012 between City staff and various community organizations
including the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club.
• Multiple meetings before the City's Recreation and Parks Commission in September and
December 2012.
a A presentation to the El Segundo Planning Commission on October 11, 2012.
Posting the Powerpoint® presentation, draft schematics, and other matters on the City's
website (,.,I S III] IKit IC'71 "5'clisplayllc� ..�s.�ti:',i`:� �esI D
Posting all disclosable public communications regarding the Lakes matter on the City's
website www.elsc tindo.oMfcic Askit cicrkldoetnnclits.11s .
Moreover, these proposals were widely publicized in the media and on various social networks
(e.g., Facebook). And, as a result, there was significant public participation in the process
including regular public comment during City Council meetings.
The October 2013 Letters do not acknowledge the City Council's effort to solicit public input
regarding the Lakes or the widespread public interest in the subject. Rather, the October 2013
Letters allege that the City Council violated the Brown Act when it discussed the matter in
closed session on several occasions in 2012 and 2013.
As you are aware, the California Legislature enacted the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government
Code' §§ 54950 - 54963) in 1953. The Legislature adopted the Brown Act to ensure that
deliberations and actions of local public agencies are performed at meetings open to the public
and free from any veil of secrecy? To further this overall goal, the Brown Act requires that the
City's meetings be properly noticed and generally open to the public.
There are certain exceptions to the general requirement that all meetings be held in public. These
are referred to as "closed session" matters. One of these is the ability for the City Council to
meet
"with its negotiator prior to the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property by or for the local agency to grant authority to its negotiator
regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale,
exchange, or lease.s3
1 Further references to an unspecified code are to the Government Code.
Z § 54950.
9 § 54956.8 (emphasis added).
2 407
42
24
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 STAND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
The October 2013 Letters makes various complaints regarding the City Council exercising its
ability to discuss price and terms of leasing the Lakes during closed session. In summary, these
allegations are; (1) failure to appoint real property negotiators in open session as required by the
Brown Act; (2) incorrect agenda descriptions as to closed session items; and (3) discussing items
in closed session beyond the scope of what the Brown Act allows.
The October 2013 Letters is the first step needed to file a lawsuit against the City for alleged
violations of the Brown Act. In sum, the law' requires a persons seeking to enforce the Brown
Act to first send a "cease and desist" letter to a public agency within nine months of the alleged
violations before filing a lawsuit. Upon receiving a "cease and desist" letter, the public agency
has thirty dayss within which to consider the matter and, if it chooses, respond with "with an
unconditional commitment to cease, desist from, and not repeat the past action that is alleged to
violate" the Brown Act.6 Such a response must be approved by the legislative body in open
session and be substantially in a form required by law.? If the legislative body Opts to undertake
such a response, it removes the ability of a person to file a lawsuit,B
As noted more completely in the draft letter attached to this staff report, several of the alleged
violations occurred more than nine months ago and are therefore time - barred from litigation.
Moreover, all of the closed session agenda descriptions correctly identified the City's real
property negotiators and described what was being discussed. Most importantly, however, the
City Council has not yet committed to taking any action — the draft lease agreement properly
contemplated during closed session is a separate agenda item for this meeting, And, as set forth
in that draft agreement, there are multiple matters that must be resolved — in open session —
before the City (or any other party) is obligated to undertake any real property transaction.
However, in order to avoid potentially unnecessary and costly litigation, it is recommended that
the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the draft letter attached to this staff report
(Exhibit B). As may be read, the draft letter constitutes the City Council's "unconditional
commitment" not to undertake the actions identified by the October 2p13 Letters. Under the
Brown Act it is specifically recognized that sending this type of response is not an admission of
guilt and it cannot be used against the City in any future legal proceedings. Given that this
matter, as described above, has been a very public process and since the draft agreement is on the
agenda for public consideration by the Council, it seems very prudent to simply agree, without
admitting fault or that such occurred, to not undertake any further alleged action that violates the
Brown Act. This will ensure that the City avoids the need to defend against a lawsuit alleging
that the City Council violated the Brown Act.
4 § 54960.2.
s The City Council may also provide such a response after thirty days, and even during litigation, which would cause
a lawsuit to be dismissed. However, the court could under such circumstances award attorneys fees and costs (§
54960.2(b)).
§ 54960.2(c).
T Id
s Id.
43
25
408
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
Exhibit A
October 1, 2013 and October 15, 2013 Letters
44
26
409
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
Via Personal Delivery
Hon. Bill Fisher, Mayor
Mr. Carl Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tom
Ms, Suzanne Fuentes
Mr. Dave Atkinson
Me. Marie Fellhouer
City Council
City of Ell Segundo
350 Main Street,
El Segundo, CA 90246
P =FEI /.ED /0- /- 13
CITY CLEFIKS OFFICE 01ty Monager's 0fffjo)l
October 1, 2013
OCT 1 2I113
RECEIVED
Re: Demand to Cease and Desist from Practices Violating the Ralph M. Brown Act
Mr. Fisher and Members of the El Segundo City Council:
This notice la to caution you that the El Segundo City Council (the "ESCC ") has violated the Ralph M. Brown
Act (California Government Code Sec. 64050 et.seq.), which mandates open and publicized meetings of
local government at which the public may be present and comment on relevant matters. ESCC Is abusing
the "safe harbor" provisions of Government Code Section 54656.6, which allow a limited exception to the
general mandate of open meetings only "to grant authority to No negotiator regarding the price and terms of
payment for... (a real property lease)." The specific violations are as follows:
1. Conducting Closed Sessions On The Proposed Lease of The Lakes Prior to a Public Hearing
On three separate occasions, June 19, 2012, June 25, 2012 and June 17, 2012, the ESCC conducted
closed sessions for the stated purpose of discussions with Greg Carpenter, City Manager, concerning The
Lakes, a municipal golf course owned by the Clty of H Segundo. Afthough the stated pulposs of such
meetings, as noted an tfie relevant Agendas, was "discussion with Real P(operty Negotiator", ESCC had not
yet conducted a pubile session as required by Government Code Section 54856.8 as follows:
However, prior to the closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open
and public session In which It Identifies the real property... which the negotiations may concern and
the person or persons with whom Its negotiator may negotiate.
Additionally, the relevant Agendas fall to Identify the persons or entitles Mr. Carpenter would negotiate with.
These meetings patently fall outside the "safe harbor" and are Illegal.
2. Conducting Closed Sessions with Top Golf on Related Issues
On two separate occasions, February 5, 2013, February 19, 2013, . the ESCC conducted closed sessions
with Mr. Carpenter relating to Top Golf and Centercal Properties as "negotiating parties." However, the
proposed lease Is with Centercal only. The City of El Segundo will have no contractual privity with Top Golf,
who will sublet from Centercal to operate a golf entertainment business at The Lakes. ESCC was not
negotiating a real properly lease with Top Golf but rather consulling with Top Golf regarding lease Issues.
The Brown Act mandates that ESCC conduct any such consultations In public meeting because the "safe
harbor" pmvlslon pertains only to the proposed losses on price and terms of payment. Consultations with
other parties on -io ated issues" or 'background Issues" are outside the scope of the exception. See,
Shaplro y.-City Council of Son Olego, 128 Cal. App. 41h 904 (2002).
3. Conducting Serial Closed Sessions on Matters Outside Payment and Terms of Payment
On eight separate occasions, February 6, 2013, February 18, 2013, May 7, 2013, August 6, 2013, August
20, 2013, September 3, 2013, September 17, 2013, and October 1, 2013, the ESCC conducted closed
sessions with Mr. Carpenter relating to the lease with Centercal Properties as the negotiating party. The
number of closed sssslons alone is excessive and proves that the ESCC has trespassed beyond the "safe
harbor" of price and terms of payment. This situation Is analogous to Shapiro K. City Council of Son i7lego,
410
45
27
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
96 Cal. App. 40 904 (2002), where the Court of Appeal held that the Son Diego Council had violated the
Brown Act In Including discussion of a variety of "related Issues" In a series of closed session hold to consult
with Its agent In real property negotlations conoarri ng a largo redevelopment project to create a new
baseball park. The Fourth District faulted the San Diego Council's expensive interpretation of the "gate
harbor" as follows;
We believe the Clty Council's view that no detailed disclosures should be required before closed
sessions may be held to discuss s complarx overall real estate based treneactlon Is inconsistent
with the express statutory requirements of section 54946.6
The Fourth District stressed that the "sate harbor' must be narrowly and not expansively construed as
follows:
If we were to accept the City's interpretation of the Brown Act In this respect, wo would be turning
Ilea Brown Act on Its head, by narrowly construing the open meeting requirements and broadly
construing the statutory exceptions to It. That would be Incorrect, We do not danigrate the
Important consideration of confidentiality in nogotietlons, However, we believe that In this case, the
City Councli Is attempting to use tho Brown Act as a shield against public dleciosure of Its
consideration of Important public policy Issues, of the type that are inevitably raised whenever such
a large public redevelopment real estate based transaction Is contemplated. The important policy
consideratlon of the Brawn Act, however, must be enforced, even where parllcular transactions do
not fit neatly within Its statutory categories.
Id, at 924. Here, as In Shar lro, ESCC Is using closed sessions to shield Important development
considerations from public view. The sheer number of closed sesslons, in contrast to the single open
session on the proposed lease, proves that ESCC Is shirking Its duty to conduct open nesslons on matters of
public Interest that will substantlaily Impact The lakes future. indeed, ESCC has disclosed relatively nothing
In open sessions regarding its relationship with Contercal, Contereal's relatlonshlp with Top Golf, proposed
physical changes to the golf course, proposed physical changes to the driving range, price Increases, public
programs, changes to the liquor license and more. M+ombars of the public era demanding to be heard on
these Issues but have been relegated to bystanders In s closed process zealously guarded by ESCC
against its public responsibilities under the Brown Act.
4. Substantively Misleading Agenda Description
On August 21, 2012, the ESCC conducted a single public session on the proposed lease of The Lakes
which generally describes the Agenda as a direction to staff as follows:
Consideratlon and posslble actlon to direct staff to take steps necessary to seek Input from various
City Committees regarding a potential agreement with Centercul Proportles, LLC for enhancing the
driving range and dining factillies at The Lakes Golf Course which would be operated by Top Coif.
The agreement would be negatlatod by Ilia City Manager and City Attorney and presented for
review and potential approval by the City Council at a future date.
This description Is Inaccurate because It states that the ESCC was to direct staff regarding future action
when, In fact, the ESCC contemplated and took Immediate actlon to direct Mr. Carpenter to enter Into
negotiations with Conlercal regarding a lease of The Lakes, While Ilia Brown Act requirements for agenda
Itern descriplions are quite lenient, Ihis Itom just falls to do scribe the actlon taken by ESCG to immediately
enter Into a proposed lease. lt's just wronu. The slgnlflcance of tine misdescriptlon is magnified by the fact
that this was the only open discussion on the proposed lease and therefore, It was Imperative that the E8GC
accurately convey notice to the public of what ESCC Intended to do. Without such clear notice, those
members of the public who might well have attended the meeting to address a proposed decision
Immedlately to proceed with tease negotiations were misled into believing that there would be adequate
opportunities to do so later, at meetings of either tha "City Committees," the City Council or both. The ESCC
failed Its dudes under the Brown Act and should be enjoined from proceeding further absent a material cure.
W
411
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
The EI Segundo Clly Council has thirty days from receipt of this letter to provide me with an unoondlponal
commitment to cease, desist from, and not repeat the practices noted above, compliant with Government
Code Soctlon 54460.2, subdivision (c). Its (allure to do so will antitlo me to ilia an aclton for declaratory
Judgment and Injunctive relief and for attorney's fees and costs.
Respeolfirly,
LU q.—) '0&'j
Debra V. Geist
(310) 488 7751
oltaaeletQverizon.nat
47
W
412
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
October 15, 2013
Via U.S. Mall
Tracy Sherrill Weaver
City Clerk
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street,
El Segundo, CA 90245
Hon. BIII Fisher, Mayor
Mr. Carl Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tom
Me. Suzanne Fuentes
Mr. Dave Atkinson
Ms, Marie Fellhauer
�
�LCr ---) 16-11 -13
CITY t,L-�, ;1�',.i U FF1 CE
Re: Demand to Cease and Desist from Practices Violating the Ralph M. Brown Art
Mr. Fisher and Members of the El Segundo City Council:
This notice Is to caution you that the El Segundo City Council (the "ESCC') has violated the Ralph M. Brown
Ad (California Government Code Sec. 54050 et.seq), which mandates open and publicized meetings of
local government at which the public may be present and comment on relevant matter$. ESCC Is abusing
the "Bob harbor' provisions of Govemment Code Section 54956.8, which allow a limited exception to the
general mandate of open meetings only 'to grant authority to Its negotiator regarding the price and terms of
payment for... (a real property lease)." The spociftc violattons are as follows:
1. Conducting Closed Sessions On The Proposed Lease of The Lakes Prior to a Public Hearing
On throe separate occasions, June 19, 2012, June 26, 2012 and July 17, 2012, the ESCC conducted dosed
sessions for the stated purpose of discuselons with Greg Carpenter. City Manager, concerning The Lakes, a
municipal golf course owned by the City of El Segundo. Although the stilted purpose of such meetings, as
noted on the relevant Agendas, was "dlecusslon w1th Real Property Negotlator• ", ESCC had not yet
conducted a public session as required by Government Code Section 54956.8 as follows:
However, prior to the closed session, the legislative body of the 10001 agency shall hold an open
and public seselon In which It Identifies the real proporty...whlch the negotiations may concern and
the person or persons with whom Its negotlatur may negotiate.
Additionally, the relevant Agendas fall to Identify the persons or entitles Mr. Carpenter would negotiate with.
These meetings patently fall outside the "safe harbor" and are Illegal.
2. Conducting Closed Sessions with Top Golf on Related Issues
On two separate occasions, February 5, 2013, February 19, 2013, the ESCC conducted dosed sessions
with Mr. Carpenter relating to Top Golf and Centercal Properties as "negotiating parties! However, the
proposed lease Is with Centercal only. The City of El Segundo will have no contractual prtvlty with Top Golf,
who will sublet from Centareal to operate a golf entertainment business at The Lekee. ESCC was not
negotiating a real property lose* with Top Golf but rattier consulting with Top Golf regarding lease Issues.
The Brown Act mandates that SSCC conduct any auch conaultallons In public meeting because the "safe
harbor" provision pertains only to the proposed lessee on price and terms of payment. Consultations with
either pnrtics on `rolated Issues- or "background Issues' are outside the scope of the exception. See,
Shapiro v. City Council of San Lniego, 96 Cal. App. 0 [104 (2002).
3. Conducting Serial Closed Sessions on Matters Outside Payment and Terms of Payment
On eight separate occasions, February 5, 2013, February 19, 2013, May 7, 2013, August 6, 2013, August
20, 2013, September 3, 2013, September 17, 2013, and October 1, 2013, the ESCC conducted closed
413
48
WE
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
assalone with Mr Carpenter relating to the lease with Centercal Properties as the negotiating party. The
number of closed sessions alone is excessive and proves that the ESCC has trespassed beyond the ' "sofa
harbor" of price and terms of payment Thls eltuatlon fs analogous to Shapiro v. ty Ayncll of San Diego,
98 Cal, App. 4 'h 904 (2002), where the Court of Appeal held that the San Diego Council tied vlolsted the
Brown Act in Including discussion of a variety of "related Issues" in a series of closed session held to consult
with Its agent In real property negotiations concerning a large redevelopment project to create a new
baseball park. The Fourth District faulted the San 101990 Council's expansive Interpretation of the "age
harbor' an follows:
We believe the City Council's vlow that no detailed dleclosuras should be required before closed
sessions may be held to discuss a complex overall real estate based transecson is Inconsistent
with the express statutory requirements of section 54948.8
The Fourth District stressed that the "safe harbor' must be narrowly and not expansively construed as
follows:
If we were to accept the City's Interpretation of the Brown Act In this respect, we would be turning
the Brown Act on Its head, by narrowly construing the open meeting requirements and broadly
construing the statutory exceptions to it. That would be Incorrect. We do not denigrate tho
Important consideration of confldentlellty, In negotiations. However, we believe that In this case, the
Ctty► Council is attempting to use the Brown Act as a shield against public disclosure of he
consideration of Important public pollcy Issues, of the type that are Inevitably raised whenever such
a largo publlc redevelopment real estate based tr€rnsactlon Is contemplated. The important policy
conslderatlon of the grown Act, however, must be enforced, even where particular transactions do
not fit neatly within its statutory categories.
Id. at 924. Here, as In Shapiro, ESCC Is using closed sessions to shield Important development
conaideratlons from public view. The shear number of closed seaalane, In contrast to the single open
session on the proposed lease, proves that ESCC Is shirking Its duty to conduct open sesslons on matters of
public Interest that will subatantlotly Impact The Lakes future. Indeed, ESCC hag disclosed relatively nothing
In open seealons regarding Its relatlonehlp with Centercal, Centercal's relationship wflh Top Golf, proposed
physical changes to the golf course, proposed physical changes to the driving range, prlca Increases, public
programs, changes to the liquor license and more. Members of the public are demanding to be heard on
these Issues but have been relegated to bystanders in a closed process zealously guarded by ESCC
against its publlc responslbllit a under the Brown Act.
4. Substantively Misleading Agenda Description
On August 21, 2012, the ESCC conducted a single public session on the proposed lease of The Lakes
which generally describes the Agenda as a direction to staff as follows:
Consideration and possible action to direct staff to take slope necessary to seek Input from various
City Committees regarding a potential agreement with Centercal Properties, LLC for enhancing the
driving range and dining facllitles at The Lakes Golf Course which would be operated by Top Golf.
The agreement would be nagotleted by the City Manager and City Attorney and presenters for
review and potential approval by the City Council at a future date.
This description is Inaccurate because it states that the ESCC was to direst staff regarding future action
when, In fact, the ESCC contemplated and took Immediate action to direct Mr. Carpenter to enter Into
negotiations with Centercal regarding a lease of The Lakes. While the Brown Act requirements for agenda
hem descriptions are quite lenient, this Item Just falls to describe the action taken by ESCC to irnmedletely
enter Into a proposed lease. it's Just wrong. The signiAce nee of the misdeecriptl ❑n is magnified by tho fact
that this was the only open discussion on the proposed lease and therefore, It was Imperative that the ESCC
accurately convey notice to the public of what ESCC Intended to do. Without such clear notice, those
members of the public who might well have attended the meeting to address a proposed decision
Immediately to proceed with lease negotiations were misled Into believing that there would be adequate
opportunities to do so later, at meetings of either tha "City Committees.` the City Couriell or both. The ESCC
failed Its duties under the Brown Act and should be enjoined from proceeding further absent a material cure.
49
31
414
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
The Et Srgunda City C©undl has thW days from recelpt of thfis letterOprovlde me with en unwndAlonal
commitment tm csene, dealrt Barn, and nv# repent the predtoss noted above, compliant vyhh Caysmment
Code $salon 64994.2, subdMolon (c). its failure to do so Will enUde, ms to file an action for declaratory
judgment and Injunudve rel*f and for stlome}rs fives and ovats,
Reaps. lly,
n
(Debra Y. Geist
(310) 489 7751
dLepslstowdron,nO
50
32
415
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
Exhibit B
Draft Response Letter
51
33
416
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
W.3
34
417
October 30, 2013
Elected Oiflclals:
alll P/ahey
"'; rr
Debra V. Geist
�,,,, „n
Mayarpm rem
121 16th St
Suzanne Puont”,
Council Member
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Dew Afkltason,naon,
Counall Member
Made fil/hauer,
Counellbrambnr
Re: Letter dated October 15 2013
Tracy Vl'aa var,
Cky clam
,
- --
Dear Ms. Geist:
Appointed Officials:
arlyOwpagfor,
Thank you for your letter dated October 15, 2013 (received by the City on
MerkD H no yr
October 17, 2013). As you are aware, that letter (the "October 15th I_ette�")
CkyAntunay
Cdanitlnder,
alleges that the City Council violated the Ralph M. Brown Act and
constitutes a "cease and desist" letter in accordance with Government Code
§ 54960.2.
Department Dlrectors:
Deborah Cullen,
Specifically, the October 15th letter accuses the City Council of violating the
MarthlaD(/ksbe
Brown Act on the following dates: June 19, 2012; June 25, 2012; July 17,
Kevinsmlfhlluourcea
2012• August 21 2012• February 5 2013; February 19 2013; May 7 2013•
9 IY y
PlnChief
Debra aAyhfon,
August 6, 2013; August 20, 2013; 'September 3, 2013;
S■mLLea ry9ervleee
September 17, 2013; and October 1, 2013. In sum, the October 15th letter
Planning and
alleges that the City Council's actions relating to the municipal golf course
Mitch
Polllee ice C DIal
known as "the Lakes" violated the Brown Act as follows: (1) failure to
Stephanie Kataoulaas,
PublicWorke
appoint real property negotiators in open session; (2) incorrect agenda
" aCummings,
Ram
descriptions as to closed session items; and (3) discussing items in closed
session beyond the scope of statutory authority. In short, the City Council
disagrees with the October 15th letter for several different reasons.
www.efsegundo.org
First, as to alleged violations occurring in 2012, these matters are time -
barred pursuant to Government Code § 54960.2(a)(2). That section requires
actions to be undertaken within nine months of the alleged violation.
Second, (as stated in the October 15th letter at p.2) the City Council (at the
latest) did appoint real property negotiators in open session on August 21,
2012 pursuant to Agenda Item No. F9:
"Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate terms
350 Main Street, El Segundo, Callfornla 90245.3813
Phone (310)524 -2300 Fax (310) 640 -0489
52
34
417
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
of a [s1c] agreement with Centercal Properties, LLC for a new
TopGolf facility to be located at The Lakes In place of the existing
driving range."
Moreover, the City Manager was identified on every agenda as the property negotiator
for these negotiations. The City Manager has general authority pursuant to El Segundo
Municipal Coda § 1 -5A -7 to "exercise general supervision over all public buildings,
public parks and all other public ,property which is Linder the control and jurisdiction of
the city council." The City Council believes this would include (at a minimum) initial
negotiations regarding potentially leasing the Lakes. As previously noted, however,
these matters are time barred in any event,
Third, as explained below, it is plain that the City Council's considerations regarding the
Lakes were (and are) quite public. Even a cursory glance at the City's webpage, staff
reports, and other public outreach documents demonstrate that the City Council sought
(and continues to seek) public input regarding what should happen wlth the municipal
golf course. Allegations, therefore, that the City Council was misleading or has
somehow attempted to avoid transparency as to the Lakes matter cannot be reconciled
with the City's efforts at encouraging public discourse regarding'this important matter.
As you know, the City Council is considering whether to lease a portion of the Lakes
municipal golf course to a private company or companies. As part of this process, the
City Is engaged In an extensive public outreach program seeking public participation.
Among other things, the City undertook the following actions:
August 21, 2012: the City Council heard a presentation regarding the Lakes
during open session and then directed the City Manager, or designee, to seek
public input regarding a potential agreement with Centercal and Top Golf,
August 29, 2012: the City Council's Golf Course Subcommittee met in public to
discuss the matter.
September 13, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the El Segundo Chamber
of Commerce.
a September 18, 2012: City staff met at the El Segundo Public Library with golf
Industry stakeholders.
September 19, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the City's Recreation and
Parks Commission during its regular meeting.
September 25, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the Kiwanis Club.
October 3, 2012: City staff provided a progress update to the City Council's Golf
Course Subcommittee.
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California .90245 -3813
Phone (310)524 -2300 Fax (310) 640.0489 418
53
35
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
• October 4, 2012; City staff made a presentation at the Rotary Club meeting.
October 11, 2012: a presentation regarding the matter was made to the City's
Planning Commission during its regular meeting.
a October 11, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the City's Economic
Development Advisory Council.
November 18, 2012: the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce voted to
endorse /support the Top Golf matter.
• December 5, 2012: the City Council's Golf Course Subcommittee reviewed the
matter.
• December 19, 2012: the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed the
findings and analysis.
• Between October and November 2012, City staff met with most business
oriented hotels within the City of El Segundo.
• The City posted the Powerpoint® presentation, draft' schematics, and other
matters on the City's website
(__scgundo.orc /news /displa news .as3 ?NewsID= 1149&TarcjetlD =1).
• The City has posted and (continues to post) all disclosable public
communications regarding the Lakes matter on the City's website
(www.else ur)do.or /de is /cit clerk /documetits,as _).
Such proactive actions are in addition to the multiple opportunities taken by interested
citizens to provide public comment to the City Council during its regular meetings. This
matter is also being extensively scrutinized by media coverage (see e.g.,
www,easyreadernews.com/74699/residents-assail-topgolf/;
www,da lybreeze.com/ 20121105 /local - golfers- balk -at- proposed -char) es-to- tile- lakes-
in- el- segundo- course) and various social media outlets.
Based upon the foregoing, the City Council respectfully disagrees with the allegations
set forth in the October 15th Letter as to purported violations of the Brown Act.
Moreover, as you can see from the Due Diligence and Lease Agreement ( "Agreement ")
that the Council will consider approving at Its November 5, 2013 regular meeting, the
alleged Brown Act violations set forth in the October 15th Letter are withoUt merit. There
are twelve specific conditions precedent that must be accomplished before a leasehold
interest could be created. Accordingly, the City is not committed to entering into the
draft Agreement since there are numerous issues that must be resolved in public
meetfngs before the Planning Commission and City Council before any leasehold could
be established. Such matters include raview and potential approval of a conceptual plan
for the golf course and the driving range improvements; review and potential approval of
350 Maln Stnset, S Segundo, Califomia 90245.3813
Phone (310)524 -2300 Fax (310) 540.0489 419
54
36
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
a recommended action under the California Environmental Quality Act; review and
potential approval of the land use entitlements that would be needed to allow for the
uses contemplated by the draft Agreement; and many other Items that identified in the
draft Agreement.
However, in an abundance of caution, to avoid unnecessary litigation, and without
admitting any violation of the Ralph M, Brown Act, the Er Segundo City Council
unconditionally commits that it will cease, desist from, and not repeat the actions
challenged In the October IV,' Letter and briefly described above.
Note that the El Segundo City Council may rescind this commitment only by a majority
vote of Its membership taken In open session at a regular meeting and noticed on its
posted agenda as 'Rescission of Brown Act Commitment." You will be provided with
written notice, sent by any means or media you provide in response to this message, to
whatever address or addresses you specify, of any intention to consider rescinding this
commitment at least 30 days before any such regular meeting. In the event that this
commitment is rescinded, you will have the right to commence legal action pursuant to
Government Code § 54960(a). That notice will be delivered to you by the same means
as this commitment, or may be mailed to an address that you have designated in
writing.
Very truly yours,
Bill Fisher,
Mayor
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245.3813
Phone (390)5242300 Fax (310) 640 -0489 420
55
37
8
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
r
jr
%j}
f
WE
May 8, 2015
Elected Officials:
Debra V. Geist
Suranne Fuentes,
Mayor
121 16th St
Cari.iacobson
MayorPm Tam
Manhattan Beach CA 90266
�
Dave Atkinson,
Council Member
Marta Felihauer,
Re: Notice of Rescission per Government Code § 54960.2(e)
Council Member
Michael Dugen,
Council Member
Tracy Weaver,
Dear Ms. Geist:
City clerk
Crista Binder,
Cg Treasurer
On November 5, 2013, the City Council committed to refrain from utilizing closed session
to discuss real property negotiations concerning its municipal golf course known as "the
Appointed Officials:
Lakes." The reasons for such commitments are set forth in the enclosed letter (the "Letter "),
Greg Carpenter,
Mark D. City Manager
Hensley,
As you know, on May 5, 2015, the City Council directed our office to provide you thirty
City Attorn
day notice that the City Council would consider rescinding the commitment set forth in the
Letter in accordance with Government Code § 54960.2(e). Accordingly, take notice that the
Department Directors:
City Council will consider a "Rescission of Brown Act Commitment" as a regular agenda
item at its regular meeting held on June 16, 2015. Should the City Council decide to rescind
Deborah Cullen,
Finance
its commitment in the Letter, you will have the right to commence legal action in
Mai aD8 Reaisurcas
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Kevin Smith,
Fire Chief
Debra Brighton,
Please note that the City reaffirms its position as set forth in the Letter: this matter is
Library Services
Sam Lee,
thoroughly transparent; allegations regarding Brown Act violations are without merit.
Planning and
Building Safety
Moreover, the public continues to have a vibrant dialogue regarding the City Council's
Mkch Tavern,
Police Chief
actions as to the Lakes.
Stephanie Katsouleas,
Public Works
Meredith Petit,
o
Recreation 8 Parks
Note that a copy of this letter is being provided to the Public Integrity Unit of the Los
Angeles County District Attorney's office in accordance with Government Code §
54960.2(e).
www.elsegundo.org
Very trbl;r otlrs,
F3CI' �Cr
Fi.
Assistaill (.'Ay Attorney
L;
c: District Attorney
City Council
City Manager
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 -3813
Phone (310)524.2300 Fax (310) 640.0489
57
WE
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
at c•`
it
�!ll
..f ..i
W
417
October 30, 2013
Elected Officials:
Bill F/she►,
Mayor
Debra V. Geist
CarlJemphzen,
Mayor Pro Tim
121 16th St
Suzanne Fur"tM,
Ceu ber
Manhattan Beach CA 90266
Daw Afkinsonlnaon,
Counoll Member
r
Mule Fallheuar,
Council mbar
Re: Letter dated October 15 2013
ouvor,
7nrty W� erer,
Chy Clark
r
Dear Ms. Geist:
Appointed Officials:
Onto Cervenfor,
Thank you for your letter dated October 15, 2013 (recelved by the City on
`r`""4""ea°'
lilarx 0. Nenal
ey;
October 17, 2013). As you are aware, that letter (the "October 15t)" Letter")
Wow81odc,," °y
alleges that the City Council violated the Ralph M, grown Act and
C- 0rMa ""r
constitutes a "cease and desist" letter in accordance with Government Code
§ 54960.2,
Department Directors:
Deborah Cullen,
Specifically, the October 15th letter accuses the City Council of violating the
MurheDQkel►e
Brown Act on the following dates: June 19, 2012; . Juste 25, 2012; July 17,
Human Rosourcee
KevinSmNh,
2012; August 21, 2012; February 5, 2013; February 19, 2013; May 7, 2013;
xra.chrel
Debra 8rlghton,
August 6, 2013; August 20, 2013;'September 3, 2013;
gain Lee, ain Lee,
September 17, 2013; and October 1, 2013. In sum, the October 15th letter
Bu�ldngS felt'
alleges that the City Council's actions relating to the municipal golf course
M'cPoRedChief
known as "the Lakes" violated the Brown Act as follows: (1) failure to
Stophanla Kateouleea,
Publicwerla
appoint real property negotiators in open session; (2) Incorrect agenda
Robert Cummings,
Rc creation APerka
descriptions as to closed session items; and (3) discussing items in closed
session beyond the scope of statutory authority. In short, the City Council
disagrees with the October 15th letter for several different reasons.
www,sisegundo.org
First, as to alleged violations occurring in 2012, these matters are time -
barred pursuant to Government Code § 54960.2(a)(2). That section requires
actions to be undertaken within nine months of the alleged violation.
Second, (as stated in the October 15th letter at p.2) the City Council (at the
latest) did appoint real property negotiators in open session on August 21,
2012 pursuant to Agenda Item No. F9:
"Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate terms
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 -3813
Phone (310)524 -2300 Fax (310) 640.0489
59
W
417
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 STAND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
of a [sic] agreement with Centercal Properties, LLC for a new
TopGolf facility to be located at The Lakes in place of the existing
driving range."
Moreover, the City Manager was identified on every agenda as the property negotiator
for these negotiations. The City Manager has general authority pursuant to El Segundo
Municipal Code § 1 -5A -7 to "exercise general supervision over all public buildings,
public parks and all other public property which is under the control and jurisdiction of
the city council." The City Council believes this would include (at a minimum) initial
negotiations regarding potentially leasing the Lakes. As previously noted, however,
these matters are time barred in any event.
Third, as explained below, it is plain that the City Council's considerations regarding the
Lakes were (and are) quite public. Even a cursory glance at the City's webpage, staff
reports, and other public outreach documents demonstrate that the City Council sought
(and continues to seek) public Input regarding what should happen with the municipal
golf course. Allegations, therefore, that the City Council was misleading or has
somehow attempted to avoid transparency as to the Lakes matter cannot be reconciled
with the City's efforts at encouraging public discourse regarding'this important matter.
As you know, the City Council is considering whether to lease a portion of the Lakes
municipal golf course to a private company or companies. As part of this process, the
City Is engaged In an extensive public outreach program seeking public participation.
Among other things, the City undertook the following actions:
• August 21, 2012: the City Council heard a presentation regarding the Lakes
during open session and then directed the City Manager, or designee, to seek
public input regarding a potential agreement with Centercal and Top Golf.
• August 29, 2012: the City Council's Golf Course Subcommittee met in public to
discuss the matter.
September 13, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the El Segundo Chamber
of Commerce.
• September 18, 2012: City staff met at the Ell Segundo Public Library with golf
Industry stakeholders.
• September 19, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the City's Recreation and
Parks Commission during its regular meeting.
September 25, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the Kiwanis Club.
October 3, 2012: City staff provided a progress update to the City Council's Golf
Course Subcommittee.
350 Main Stree4 El Segundo, California ,90245.3813
Phone (310)524 -2300 Fax (310) 540.0489 418
.a
41
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
• October 4, 2012: City staff made a presentation at the Rotary Club meeting.
• October 11, 2012: a presentation regarding the matter was made to the City's
Planning Commission during its regular meeting.
• October 11, 2012: City staff made a presentation to the City's Economic
Development Advisory Council.
• November 18, 2012: the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce voted to
endorse /support the Top Golf matter.
• December 5, 2012: the City Council's Golf Course Subcommittee reviewed the
matter.
December 19, 2012: the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed the
findings and analysis.
• Between October and November 2012, City staff met with most business
oriented hotels within the City of El Segundo.
4 The City posted the Powerpoln& presentation, draft schematics, and other
matters on the City's website
(el_seg undo. orclfnewsldis, playn ews.as7 ?NewsID,1149 &Tar e11- D:=1).
• The City has posted and (continues to post) all disclosable public
communications regarding the Lakes matter on the City's website
( www. elsegundo. orgldepts /cityclork/docunients� asp).
Such proactive actions are in addition to the multiple opportunities taken by interested
citizens to provide public comment to the City Council during its regular meetings. This
matter Is also being extensively scrutinized by media coverage (see e.g.,
www.easyreadernews.com/74699/resfdents-assall-topgol ;
www.dai)ybreeze.corn /20121105/ local - fifers- Balk- at- proposed-changes- to- tlle- lakes-
in -el- Segundo- course) and various social media outlets.
Based upon the foregoing, the City Council respectfully disagrees with the allegations
set forth in the October 15th Letter as to purported violations of the Brown Act.
Moreover, as you can see from the Due Diligence and Lease Agreement ("Agreement ")
that the Council will consider approving at its November 5, 2013 regular meeting, the
alleged Brown Act violations set forth in the October 1 Wr Letter are without merit. There
are twelve specific conditions precedent that must be accomplished before a leasehold
interest could be created. Accordingly, the City is not committed to entering Into the
draft Agreement since there are numerous issues that must be resolved in public
meetings before the Planning Commission and City Councli before any leasehold could
be established. Such matters include review and potential approval of a conceptual plan
for the golf course and the driving range improvements; review and potential approval of
350 Maln Street, El Segundo, California 90245 -3813
Phone (310)524 -2300 Fax (314) 640.0489
61
M
419
THE AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #1
IS
CONTINUED ITEM #2 FROM JUNE 16TH, JULY 7TH, ITEM #1 FROM JULY 21 ST AND ITEM #4 FROM AUGUST 4TH
a recommended action under the California Environmental Quality Act; review and
potential approval of the land use entitlements that would be needed to allow for the
uses contemplated by the draft Agreement; and many other items that Identified in the
draft Agreement.
However, in an abundance of caution, to avoid unnecessary litigation, and without
admitting any violation of the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Er Segundo City Council
unconditionally commits that it will cease;, desist from, and not repeat the actions
challenged in the October 1 5t Letter and briefly described above.
Note that the El Segundo City Council may rescind this commitment only by a majority
vote of its membership taken in open session at a regular meeting and noticed on Its
posted agenda as 'Rescission of Brown Act Commitment." You will be provided with
written notice, sent by any means or media you provide in response to this message, to
whatever address or addresses you specify, of any intention to consider rescinding this
commitment at least 30 days before any such regular meeting. In the event that this
commitment is rescinded, you will have the right to commence legal action pursuant to
Government Code § 54960(a). That notice will be delivered to you by the same means
as this commitment, or may be mailed to an address that you have designated in
writing.
Very truly yours,
Bill Fisher,
Mayor
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90246.3813
Phone (390)524 -2300 Fax (310) 640 -0489 420
43
0'�_=4
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)
Recommendation — 1) Consideration and possible action regarding receiving an
update regarding the Agreement negotiations and provide feedback to City
Manager and City Attorney as appropriate; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
45
46
N
W
w
LU
F-
w
10
O
N
m
F
y
C7
Q
LL
N
Q
J
Q
O
d'
a
Q
LL
O
FW-
z o
O (Li
0
zm
7 N
L J
W 2
y �
JO
W �-
W
O H
r Z
U >�
M
O
O
n
m
m
0
w
O
0
H3
.° v0 ml mm (O 0 0 1 00; :900
(O W O m N m N (O O f` CO O (O (D O
w r r r N N r t71` r r r r OD mO r mo m9mo
O u]�N W (O O mm NOI� 7r)
I- r N 7m (O C IO M m1�lh N
Nr 00 w rm� mrr(ri(00
(O N r
❑
co
W
z
=L ❑
LL
❑ W w
w
W Z
F ❑ LL
LL 0 LL
F UO LL Q
W m W F
z < O O a O Z Y
Oz,PFZP0E
Z
n 7 U r ❑ O
LLgL w >(Wzz�
3z
m
ZLLZ w of ¢zQ�yl'�, QzQ
Z U
LL U
m 0 M> Z (7 rn
Z❑❑ U j (~/1 j co K
�> Z� LL� Z� Z F F U K
❑ H F
zlwi ❑IWiwzzz❑Fw
� W
❑o�w t-¢r W Nir.0IL � 3
1❑i Q m W K> F- � F- J Z U Z
7 7 W 2❑ m F Q 7 Z? m W m m (4 Q
-,�z�w °wz O
�Mw0�- s mNFrw� vidNa(CO °z°
W LL H O W a LL Q W W a U Q LL 2: W F J W F- J LL W W m
w4a�WW0WW�o iola-wQd(m�¢�a «od <owxx�
O F U Q Q U IL LL Q x= H 2
LL U J Q U? LL i7 W J LL' W W O
aa {(pp 00 O1 r O O (� t0 O� O N N N N N M N N O m
O O .. 0 0 . 0 0 0 ...
L_
C
m
U
c
m
C
LL
6
m
m
L
c
m
N
J
cC
m
m
m
J
0
m c
0 C m
0
J c/) z C � m w
2 E `o
LL OOo2
UJ
LL
LL O
O�
F Z
7
H O
co U
H
Z
W
m
Z
C7
J
Q Q
0 Z
W
Cn
Y
U
W
2
U,
D
O
N
m
N
Ea
E
w
i2
C
N
E
a
U
Q
Ol
U
c
m
O]
E
1p
C
o
C CO
m �
o n
.0
N
QU
O
10 a
ID O
C 3
I N
m C
m 'y
d U_
E Z
U N
ui
W
Q
U �
C
0
`o
LL
N
N
m �
� C
U c C C
m C O m
U
T X C a
m m a
d J m
> > U
O t Z
a m 3 0
m > C >
r O m C C_ O
C a h O a
N E m a
E m c o m
c ° a
c r C r
'o
n o of m
'v $
N'2 m m r
W `ME-0-
U N ] 0. E C
U m aaW
c > E m t m
N 3
J
d II a 0 V L
a m h m c 3
0 m m > m °
ID L N O
W c 3 pCj C
O] V%
m m N m m
0 C, m a
> E c E d
m O m
Q- U m v
11
LL
u
Q m
y
K `
W
Q
Z
Q
F G
U O
1
m
`o N
:a _
H W
C
m
N
m
m
m`
W
N �
O
C F
m U
= W
u
D
W
U
Z Ijj
11 Z a
x LL o
47
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS
BY WIRE TRANSFER
7/13/15 THROUGH 8/9/15
Date
Payee
Descri tion
7/16/2015
State of CA EFT
853.45
EFT Child support payment
7/17/2015
Cal Pers
101,167.90
EFT Retirement Misc
7117/2015
Cal Pers
290,970.36
EFT Retirement Safety
7/17/2015
Cal Pers
3,078.18
EFT Retirement Safety - Police
7/17/2015
Cal Pers
14,115.99
EFT Retirement Misc
7/17/2015
Manufacturers & Traders
24,115.40
457 payment Vantagepoint
7/17/2015
Manufacturers & Traders
477.31
IRA payment Vantagepoint
7/17/2015
US Bank - Trust Acct
5,826.98
PARS payment
7/17/2015
South Bay Credit Union
11,980.38
Payroll credit union deduction pmt
7/17/2015
Nationwide NRS EFT
36,810.99
EFT 457 payment
7/20/2015
IRS
249,283.50
Federal 941 Deposit
7/2012015
Employment Development
3,505.97
State SDI payment
7/20/2015
Employment Development
52,290.63
State PIT Withholding
7/24/2015
Health Comp
1,534.56
Weekly claims
7/27/2015
Unum
208.70
Long Term Care Premium
7/29/2015
Cal Pers
32,662.02
EFT Retirement Misc - Retro Pay Adj
7/29/2015
Cal Pers
676.55
EFT Retirement Misc - Retro Pay Adj
7/30/2015
CA Infrastructure Bank
421,832.06
Semi Annual Infrastructure payment
7/31/2015
Health Comp
323.61
Weekly claims
7/31/2015
Manufacturers & Traders
24,117.84
457 payment Vantagepoint
7/31/2015
Manufacturers & Traders
477.31
4RA payment Vantagepoint
7/31/2015
US Bank - Trust Acct
5,798.18
PARS payment
7/31/2015
South Bay Credit Union
11,980.38
Payroll credit union deduction pmt
7/31/2015
State of CA EFT
534.45
EFT Child support payment
8/3/2015
IRS
256,351.67
Federal 941 Deposit
8/312015
Employment Development
3,582.42
State SDI payment
8/3/2015
Employment Development
54,883.75
State PIT Withholding
8/3/2015
Nationwide NRS EFT
92,354.02
EFT 457 payment
8/4/2015
Cal Pers
100,937.13
EFT Retirement Misc
8/4/2015
Cal Pers
282,245.74
EFT Retirement Safety
8/4/2015
Cal Pers
3,078.18
EFT Retirement Safety - Police
8/4/2015
Cal Pers
14,847.08
EFT Retirement Misc
8/6/2015
Cal Pers
465,946.37
EFT Health Payment
8/7/2015
Health Comp
876.53
Weekly claims
7/23/2015
Lane Donovan Golf Ptr
22,720.50
Payroll Transfer
8/6/2015
Lane Donovan Golf Ptr
23,420.72
Payroll Transfer
7/11/15 - 7/17/15
Workers Comp Activity
13,112.33
SCRMA checks issued
7/18/15- 7/24/15
Workers Comp Activity
42,679.63
SCRMA checks issued
7/25/15 - 7/31/15
Workers Comp Activity
15,340.48
SCRMA checks issued
8/1/15 - 8/7/15
Workers Comp Activity
21,508.32
SCRMA checks issued
7/13/15 - 7/19/15
Liability Trust - Claims
49.05
Claim checks issued
7/20/15 - 8/2/15
Liability Trust - Claims
0.00
Claim checks issued
8/3/15 - 8/9/15
Liability Trust - Claims
60.00
Claim checks issued
2,708,616.62
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 8/10115
TOTAL PAYMENTS
BY WIRE:
2,708,616.62
Certified as to the accura y of the wire transfers
by:
Deputy City Tr
ufer j
Date
T'(1 -r
Director of ante
Date
City Manager
Date
Information '5n actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo.
P1City Treasurer\Wire Transfers \Wire Transfers 10 -01 -14 to 9 -30-15 8/44015 1/1
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015
El Segundo Public Library
111 W. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245
6:00 p.m.
(Strategic Planning Workshop)
6:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fellhauer
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)
Lisa Abate, resident, spoke concerning monetary cuts to the Police and Fire Departments in the
coming fiscal year (2015- 2016).
Henry Stuart, resident, spoke concerning monetary cuts to the Police and Fire Departments in the
coming fiscal year (2015- 2016).
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
Consideration and possible action regarding a strategic planning workshop resulting in City
Council receiving and filing of staff's analysis and recommendations for the Fiscal Year
2015 -2016 Preliminary Budget. Staff will present a brief overview challenges /limitations,
goals and potential strategies associated with preparation and planning of the fiscal year
budget including, without limitation, the following matters:
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced and gave an overview of the Agenda items.
a. Third Quarter Financial Update presented by Misty Cheng, Acting Finance Director.
b. Update fund balance for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 presented by Misty Cheng, Acting
Finance Director.
C. Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 Budget Assumptions presented by Misty Cheng, Acting
Finance Director.
al
WE
d. Staff Requests for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016
Departments needs for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016
1. Personnel
2. Supplies
3. Services
4. Equipment
Presentations by individual departments — Chief Mitch Tavera, Police Department; Larry
Klingaman, IT Department; Chief Kevin Smith, Fire Department; Mona Shilling, City Clerk's Office:
Misty Cheng, Finance Department; Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Department; Kimberly
Christensen, Planning and Building Safety; Debra Brighton, Public Library and Meredith Petit,
Recreation and Parks Department.
Council discussed and asked questions during the presentations.
FY 2015 -2016 Updated Fund Balance with all Department Requests presented by Misty Cheng,
Acting Finance Director.
Mayor Fuentes recessed the meeting at 7:48 PM
Mayor Fuentes reconvened the meeting at 8:01 PM
Items #1f and #1e switched order of discussion.
Capital assets
Update on infrastructure projects funded in Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 and
infrastructure projects plan for 2015 -2016 presented by Stephanie
Katsouleas, Public Works Director.
Council discussion
e. Revenue initiative presented by Greg Carpenter, City Manager, concerning Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT).
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered questions pertaining to placing the item on the ballot in the
upcoming April 2016 election.
g. Budget Calendar: Setting of dates for additional budget workshops and meetings.
The next Strategic Planning Session will take place on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the
Library.
2. Council may raise other issues relating to any and all City revenues and expenditures,
including but not limited to land use developments, fiscal policies, capital projects and
potential budget reduction items for consideration as part of staff's preparation of the FY
2015 -2016 Preliminary Budget.
WK
Council reviewed the requests by departments and made recommendations for the next Strategic
Planning Session. See attached worksheet for Council's recommendations to be placed on the
preliminary FY 2015 -16 budget.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, asked Council to confirm direction concerning the transfer to the
Economic Uncertainty Fund - $750,000.00, Facility Maintenance - $350,000.00 and Equipment
Replacement - $200,000.00. Mr. Carpenter stated staff will prioritize the request list from the
departments per Council's direction and develop options and solutions for the next meeting on
August 31, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:16 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
51
5
Police
Personnel
3 Police Officers
1 Promotion Officer to Sergeant
Services
Document imaging /scanni�nc _
Fire
Personnel
Restore Senior Management Analyst
Supplies
2 SDI GE Spot Free Systems
_ Telestaff Automated Scheduler
Lexipol Digital Fire Policy Manual
Equipment
2 ECG Monitors.
15 Firefighting Turnouts
1 2 Fire Engines
2 Rescue Ambulances
City Clerk
Personnel _
Part-time employee
Finance
Personnel
License Permit Specialist II
Budget/Payroll Supervisor
Administrative Specialist
Public Works
Personnel
3 Street Maintenance W_ orker II
Supplies
Operating Supplies
Small Tools & Equipment
Services
Laundry & Cleaning
Planning,& Buitdinct Safety
Personnel
Building Inspector I
_ License Permit Specialist I
RSI Construction Supervisor
,Library _
1 Personnel
i Library Assistant
Recreation and and P�l�s
personnel
Par -tile Personnel
Part-time Personnel for Cable
Reclass Administrative Specialist
Supplies _
Upgrade audio equipment and web -cam
Services
Tree Maintenance Contract
Centennial & Rose Parade
Repairs & Maintenance
Equipment
Campus El Segundo Turf Replacement
440,800
247,500
T - _
209,400
440,800
38,100
100,000
5,600
7.400
54,000
41,400
39,000
•4 Yes _
3 Yes /1 No -Jacobson
3 Yes /1 Maybe - Jacobson
4 Yes
148,340
100,000
-
142,700
91,400
137,100
-
-
22,000
7,400
54,000
41,400
61,000
51,000
1,271,200
524,000
56,000
2 Yes 12 Maybe - Fuentes /Fellhauer!
3 Yes /1 No - Atkinson
2Yes /1No- Atkinson /1 Maybe - Jacobson _
3 Yes @ 211 Yes @ 1 - Jacobson_
4 Yes T
3 Yes @ 1 Fire Engine and 1 Rescue
.Ambulance; 1 Yes @ 2 each; requested
staff to comeback with option to lease
Refer above
4 Yes @, 20 hour/No Benefits
-
51,000
_ 739,400
256.700
531,800
267,300
56,000
7,600
4 Yes
79,700_
41,500
38,200
3 Yes /1 No -Jacobson
148,340
148,340
-
4 Yes
91,400
69.200
22,200
4 No
1 Yes @ 3 - Fuentes, 1 Yes @ 2 -
50,000
2 Yes /2 Maybe - Fuentes /Jacobson_
75.600
68,000
7,600
4 Yes
Jacobson, 1 Yes @ 4 - Atkinson; Maybe -
98,100
4,000
•4 Yes
Fellhauer; All Council requested staff to
4,000
4 Yes
come back with option of specialized
224,900
75,000
224.900
position for concrete worker as well.
30,000
4 yes
Tied to 3 Street Maintenance Worker
10,000
10,000
Personnel item
requested staff to provide priority list of
Tied to 3 Street Maintenance Worker
500
190,000
500
Personnel item
100,000
150,000
3 Yes /1 No -Atkinson
Tied to 3 Street Maintenance Worker
2.000
-
2.000
Personnel item
108,100
78,900
_ 108.100
i 78,900
-
4 Yes
4 Yes
4 Yes
2 Yes /1 No - Atkinson /1 Maybe -
76,500
76,500
Fellhauer
1,200,500
1,150,500
50,000
2 Yes /2 Maybe - Fuentes /Jacobson_
75.600
68,000
7,600
4 Yes
102,100
98,100
4,000
•4 Yes
4,000
4,000
4 Yes
175,000
100,000
75,000
4 Yes
30,0.60
T
30,000
4 yes
2 Yes /2 No - Jacobson /Atkinson;
requested staff to provide priority list of
200,000
10,000
190,000
a
r ils - -
250,000
100,000
150,000
3 Yes /1 No -Atkinson
An nnn
-
An nnn
I Yacti tin - fannhenn
fund
53
54
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 — 4:30 P.M.
Committees Commissions and Boards - Interview of Candidates
(Possibly will continue and run simultaneously with the regular scheduled 5pm City Council Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute
limit total).
SPECIAL MATTERS: -1 - matter
Consideration and possible action to interview candidates for the Planning Commission,
Recreation and Parks Commission, Library Board of Trustees
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council consensus to appoint Carol Wingate to the Planning Commission to a full term expiring June
30, 2019; Lee Davis to the Recreation and Parks Commission to a full term expiring May 30, 2019;
and David Jonta to the Library Board of Trustees to a full term expiring June 30, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT at 5:50 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
I•'R
56
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would continue to interview for the Committees,
Commissions and Boards. Once interviews are commenced, 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d) (1): -3- 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
3. O'Leary v. City of El Segundo WCB /EAMS Nos. ADJ8702179 and 918053
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2): -1-
matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d) (4): -4- matters.
57
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
Adjourned at 6:55 PM
2
WR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:01 PM
INVOCATION — Father Roberts, St. Anthony Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fellhauer
PRESENTATIONS
a. Commendation presented by Mayor Fuentes to United States Air Force Staff
Sergeant Chris Soegono for his selfless efforts and heroic action that saved the
life of a victim in immediate need of medical assistance.
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)
Melissa Kaminska, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Cathy Adkins, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Cameron Brown, resident, supports item C5, pertaining to the installation of a bike lane
on Rosecrans Avenue, between Sepulveda Blvd and Highland Avenue.
Mark Kericho, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Henry Stuart, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Mike Don, El Segundo Business owner, supports item C5, pertaining to the installation
of a bike lane on Rosecrans Avenue, between Sepulveda Blvd and Highland Avenue.
Donna Scaltrito, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Vince Giangrande, resident, not in favor of making salary cuts to the Fire and Police
Departments.
Andy Powell, President El Segundo Fire Fighter Association and a member of the El
Segundo Coalition of Labor Association, spoke concerning the ongoing labor
negotiations.
WE
Brandon Browning, President El Segundo Police Officers Association, spoke concerning
the ongoing labor negotiations.
Marc Rener, resident, commented on the recent campaign by the members of the El
Segundo Coalition of Labor Association, ES Fire Fighter Association and the ES Police
Officer Association.
Jeff Gerny, Vice President El Segundo Fire Fighter Association and El Segundo native,
spoke concerning the ongoing labor negotiations.
Mrs. Wilson, resident, praised the 4th of July Event and especially thanked the
Recreation and Parks Department for a job well done.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Mayor Fuentes stated that negotiation offers and counteroffers would be posted to the
City's Website by close of business day on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson 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 conduct a Public Hearing regarding
operating and capital outlay requests of $100,000 from existing Citizens Option
for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
(SLESF) account by the Chief of Police. The grant requires that expenditures be
utilized to supplement "front line law enforcement." Front line law enforcement
includes funding special enforcement details, and purchasing equipment.
(Fiscal Impact: $100,000 from COPS grant fund)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing regarding
operating and capital outlay requests of $100,000 from existing Citizens Option for
Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) account
by the Chief of Police.
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.
Mitch Tavera, Chief of Police, gave a presentation.
0
.K
Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing.
Marc Rener, resident, spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Fuentes closed the Public Hearing
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4925
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZENS
OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
adopt Resolution No. 4925. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
2. Consideration and possible action to open a Public Hearing, consider testimony,
and adopt a Resolution finding that the City conforms with the annual Congestion
Management Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local Development
Report, in accordance with California Government Code § 65089.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing regarding the
annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local
Development Report, in accordance with California Government Code § 65089.
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.
Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager, gave a presentation.
Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Fuentes closed the Public Hearing,
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:.
RESOLUTION NO. 4926
A RESOLUTION FINDING THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA TO BE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND
ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 65089.
61
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
adopt Resolution No. 4926 and adopt the annual CMP Local Development Report.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OPENED ITEMS C3 AND C4 CONSECTIVELY
3. [CONTINUED ITEM #C1 FROM JULY 21, 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.)
Council consensus to continue item C3 to the regular meeting on August 18, 2015.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
4. 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 the Council an update on the Due Diligence and
Ground Lease Agreement for item C4. The item will be brought back to the August 18,
2015 City Council Meeting.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered and clarified questions from Council.
5. Consideration and possible action to: 1) approve installation of a Class 11 bike
lane on Rosecrans Ave. between Sepulveda Blvd. and Highland Ave, 2) enter
into a Cooperative Agreement No. 4891 with Manhattan Beach for construction
of the new bike path and 3) approve an Easement Agreement No. 4892 with
Chevron for use of its property for the bike path.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
C
.A
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, gave a presentation and answered
questions.
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Atkinson to
approve the installation of a Class II bike lane on Rosecrans Ave. between Sepulveda
Blvd. and Highland Ave, authorize the City Manager to sign an Cooperative Agreement
with the City of Manhattan Beach, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for
construction of the new bike path and authorize the City Manager to sign an Easement
Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Chevron for use of its property
for the bike path. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
6. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Planning
Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Library Board of Trustees.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes announced the appointment of Carol Wingate to the Planning
Commission for a full term expiring June 30, 2019, the appointment of Lee Davis to the
Recreation and Parks Commission for a full term expiring May 30, 2019, and
appointment of David Jonta to the Library Board of Trustees for a full term expiring June
30, 2018.
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.
7. Approve Warrant Numbers 3006896 through 3007104 on Register No. 20 in the
total amount of $726,219.12 and Wire Transfers from 7/6/2015 through
7/12/2015 in the total amount of $2,848,535.29. 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.
8. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2015.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 4927 approving Plans and Specifications for Life Guard
Sewer Force Main. Project No. PW 15 -14.
(Fiscal Impact: Unknown)
7
63
10. Waive the bidding process per El Segundo City Code §1 -7 -10 and authorize the
Fire Department to purchase and enter into Agreement No. 4888 with the
electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software from Digital EMS Solutions,
Inc.
(Fiscal Impact: $20,650)
11. PULLED BY STAFF
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. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement No.
4893, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Isaac Sports Group to
provide consulting services related to the design, development, and construction
of the new Aquatics Center at Wiseburn High School and plan for the future
renovation of the Urho Saari Swim Stadium.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $50,000 over the course of FY14/15, FY15/16,
FY16/17 & FY17/18)
14. Adopt Resolution No. 4928 amending the bylaws of the Senior Citizen Housing
Board Corporation to reduce the authorized number of Directors from seven to
five.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
15. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ATKINSON
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
approve Consent Agenda items 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
11. Consideration and possible action to 1) award a standard Public Works Contract
to the lowest responsible bidder, CLS Constructors, or the 2014 -2015 Curb, Gutter,
Sidewalk, and other Concrete Improvements Project, 2) amend the Maintenance
Agreement with West Coast Arborist for tree removal and replacement at locations
associated with the Project, 3) authorize additional work up to the budgeted amount.
Project No. PW 14 -16.
(Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, suggested rejecting all bids concerning this item due to
irregularities.
Council Discussion
IM
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
reject all bids and return to the bidding process. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
15. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 1510, 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)
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1510, 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. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: DUGAN, FELLHAUER,
FUENTES, JACOBSON NO's: ATKINSON
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — Asked Council for a consensus to use the City's logo on an
upcoming event for the Independent Cities Association (ICA). Council Member
Fellhauer is the incoming President for the ICA. Council agreed to the use of the logo.
Council Member Atkinson - None
Council Member Dugan — Attended a Los Angeles Airport modernization overview
presentation.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — Attended The Point grand opening on Thursday, July 30,
2015.
Mayor Fuentes — Attended The Point grand opening on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
Commented on the ease of working with our City during the building process. The
Champion of Business award was given to Federal Realty and The Point. Mentioned
0
65
the Special Olympics World Games and El Segundo as a Host Town. Lastly, mentioned
the need for a Public Safety Manager.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Marc Rener, resident, commented on the recent campaign by the members of the El
Segundo Coalition of Labor Association, ES Fire Fighter Association and the ES Police
Officer Association.
Mike Robbins, resident, commented on the recent campaign by the members of the El
Segundo Coalition of Labor Association, ES Fire Fighter Association and the ES Police
Officer Association.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 8:37 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
10
..
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to authorize the Chief of Police to hire one Police
Officer to backfill a vacancy created by filling a position with the "Taskforce for
Regional Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP). (Fiscal Impact: Net savings of approximately
$76,000)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to hire one Police Officer to backfill a vacancy created
by filling a position with the "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP);
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Jaime Bermudez, Lieutenant lov\
REVIEWED BY: Mitch Tavera, Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On July 28, 1992, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors implemented by Resolution,
Vehicle Code Section 9250.14 (SB 2139) in Los Angeles County, to impose an additional one
dollar vehicle registration fee on vehicles registered in the County. The revenue generated is
designated for use in the deterrence, investigation and prosecution of vehicle theft in Los
Angeles County. The Sheriff, as the Regional Coordinator in this effort, has developed a
consolidated vehicle theft curtailment program to integrate resources against vehicle theft. The
name of this program is "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP).
The mission of TRAP is to promote a coordinated effort and encourage maximum cooperation
between all law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in Los Angeles County to deter and
reduce vehicle thefts, to increase the recovery rate of stolen vehicles, to identify trends and
patterns in vehicle theft, to provide training and expertise to participating agencies countywide,
and to coordinate a deterrence program in collaboration with private sector agencies.
W
67
The Police Department has previously participated as a member agency of the Taskforce
between 1993 and 2011, until reduced state funding caused a decrease of personnel on the
regional teams countywide.
ANALYSIS:
The Taskforce generally consists of six regional teams, assigned throughout the County. One
team, specifically assigned to the South region is made up of Officers from South Bay Police
agencies and the California Highway Patrol.
Presently, the Taskforce has two investigator vacancies, with additional openings anticipated in
the near future in order to expand the Taskforce. While the program director is currently
establishing a list of interested agencies, El Segundo Police was invited to join the Taskforce.
The position requires previous investigative experience. The term of assignment for investigators
is generally at least three years.
The Police Department currently lacks an investigator specifically assigned to the auto theft
desk. Membership in the Taskforce would allow the Department use of specially trained
investigators as well as additional resources to combat auto theft crimes. Added benefits include
access to surveillance and analytical teams, access to specially equipped GPS vehicles and
tracking equipment, as well as enhanced training for Department personnel.
The County reimburses participating agencies for all salary, benefits and overtime costs of the
assigned Officer, to include a police vehicle and maintenance. Based on the requirements for the
position, the selected candidate will be a current or previously assigned investigator with several
years work experience. The vacancy created by filling this position will be backfilled with a
newer Police Officer, at a lower pay step, resulting in estimated net savings of $76,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the Chief of Police to hire one Police Officer to
backfill a vacancy created by filling a position with the "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft
Prevention" (TRAP).
.:
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA HEADING: Consent
Consideration and possible action regarding the retirement and sale of police canine,
"Arthur," to his handler for a nominal fee.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Authorize the Mayor to approve the sale of police canine, "Arthur," to his handler,
Officer Chris Cameron, for the nominal fee of one dollar ($ 1.00)
(2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Hold Harmless Agreement
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Brian Evanski, Captain
REVIEWED BY: Mitch Tavera, Chief of Police c%
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On July 11, 2015, Officer Chris Cameron was reassigned from his position as a police dog
handler after eight years of dedicated canine service. Officer Cameron's police dog, Arthur, a 9
1/2 year -old Czechoslovakian Malinois, has been his canine partner since August of 2007.
During that term, Arthur and Officer Cameron were responsible for 110 suspect searches
resulting in 24 suspect finds, surrenders and apprehensions. Further, Arthur conducted 292
narcotic and article searches which resulted in the seizure of over $10,200,000 in illicit narcotic
cash and proceeds. Additionally, Arthur conducted 37 neighborhood, school and citizen
demonstrations during his tenure.
Staff recommends that Arthur be permitted to retire from police canine service as he is no longer
fit for police duty.
El Segundo Police Department General Orders Manual (GOM) Volume 400, Section 690.15
allows a canine handler to purchase their police service dog for a nominal fee if the dog is
considered unfit for duty by the Chief of Police.
Wo
Officer Cameron will sign a hold harmless agreement releasing the City and the Department
from liability as outlined in the Department GOM.
Although the El Segundo Police Canine Unit is losing an outstanding service dog team in Officer
Cameron and K -9 Arthur, the new team of Officer Alex Leavitt and his K -9 partner Roxy
recently completed the initial training requirements and are excited to continue in this beneficial
and successful program.
ffel
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CONTRACT #
HOLD HARMLESS
AGREEMENT
FOR
SALE OF POLICE K -9
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this Day of
by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT, hereinafter called
"DEPARTMENT," and POLICE OFFICER, CHRIS CAMERON, hereinafter called "CAMERON."
WHEREAS, K -9 Police Service Dog ARTHUR has been the property of the El Segundo
Police Department and has been employed in law enforcement activities; and
WHEREAS, Officer Chris Cameron has been the Officer assigned to supervise ARTHUR
ARTHUR currently resides with CAMERON;
NOW, THEREFORE, DEPARTMENT wishes to sell and CAMERON wishes to buy
ARTHUR according to the terms and conditions set forth herein;
1. Compensation; CAMERON shall pay DEPARTMENT the sum of one dollar
($1.00) to be due upon execution of this agreement.
2. Indemnification and Release: as consideration for transfer of
ownership of ARTHUR to him hereby agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and release DEPARTMENT
and the City of El Segundo, their agents, employees, officers and assigns, from any and all liability which
may arise in any way from the actions of ARTHUR after the date of execution of this agreement,
including, but not limited to attorneys fees.
3. Health of K -9: CAMERON agrees to accept ARTHUR in his present condition
with no warranty, from DEPARTMENT or the City of El Segundo concerning the health or condition of the
animal. CAMERON expressly releases DEPARTMENT and the City of El Segundo, their agents,
employees, officers or assigns, from any and all liability for future medical treatment to or health problems
of ARTHUR.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written.
"CAMERON"
CHRIS CAMERON
POLICE OFFICER
By
"DEPARTMENT"
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
By
Chief of Police
APPROVED AS TO FORM:.
By:
71
m
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to increase the
contract amount by $30,000 for Downstream Services, Inc. for pump station on -call and
emergency repair services in the 2014 -15 Fiscal Year. (Fiscal Impact: None.)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, for an additional $30,000 with Downstream Services, Inc. for
pump stations on -call repair services in the 2014 -15 Fiscal Year.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Adjustment Required
Amount Budgeted: $90,000 annually for five (5) years
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): $30,000 from 502- 400 - 4301 -6206 (Sewer Enterprises Fund:
Contract Services)
ORIGINATED BY: Lifan Xu, Principal Civil Engineer L
REVIEWED BY: Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Directoi�� T;0,C
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Wastewater Division has nine (9) sewer and three (3) storm water pump stations, which
require routine maintenance and servicing to ensure smooth operations. The City secures vendor
services for this routine maintenance as well as for unexpected and emergency repairs. The
Water Division also has one booster pump station that requires service in the event of
unexpected or emergency repairs.
In September 17, 2013, City Council awarded a five -year Public Works Maintenance and On-
Call Repairs Contract to Downstream Services, Inc., in an amount not -to- exceed $90,000
annually for maintenance and on -call repair services for sewer and storm water pump stations,
and the Water Division's booster pump station. The FY 2014/15 DownStream contract amount
is currently exhausted due to the large number of repairs already addressed this year. The
primary pump at pump station #9 (Kansas /El Segundo Blvd.) has malfunctioned and is currently
running on its backup pump; thus, it is in need of immediate repair. To keep the pump station
functioning as designed and to avoid additional risk, staff is requesting authorization to amend
731
the DownStream Service, Inc.'s contract for an additional $30,000 to complete this repair. There
is sufficient funding available in the Sewer Enterprise Fund budgeted in the Contract Services
account to cover the additional cost. Any on -call funds not utilized annually will be
disencumbered and available to the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund accordingly.
2
74
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works Contract to the
lowest responsible bidder, American Asphalt South, Inc., for the FY 14 -15 Slurry Seal
Project in the area bounded by the west City boundary, the north City boundary, Sheldon
Street and Mariposa Avenue. Project No.: PW 15 -02
(Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract, in a
form as approved by the City Attorney, with American Asphalt South, Inc., in the
amount of $420,104.80.
2. Authorize an additional $79,895.20 in contingency for unforeseen conditions.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Location Map
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Adjustment Required
Amount Budgeted: $400,000.00
Additional Appropriation: Yes. $100,000.00
Account Number(s): 106 - 400 - 8206 -8943 (Gas Tax)
ORIGINATED BY: Cheryl Ebert, Senior Civil Engineer a
REVIEWED BY: Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Wo °ks. Director �
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager �'
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Department administers a slurry sealing program as a preventative measure to
extend the life of pavement Citywide. The slurry sealing process consists of the application of a
thin asphalt slurry layer on existing asphalt pavement to prevent water intrusion.
On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, the City Council adopted the plans and specifications for Project
No. PW 15 -02, for the FY 2014/15 Furnishing and Application of Slurry Seal on Various Streets
Project, and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. The
location of streets to be slurry sealed include the areas bound by the west City boundary,
Imperial Ave., Sheldon Street, and Mariposa Avenue (northwest quadrant).
E43
75
On June 30, 2015, the City Clerk received and opened four (4) bids as follows:
1. American Asphalt South, Inc. $371,868.80 or Alternate Bid $420,104.80
2. Pavement Coatings, Co. $376,270.98 or Alternate Bid $438,013.06
3. Roy Allan, Inc. $375,085.01 or Alternate Bid $431,914.90
4. All American Asphalt $425,673.39 or Alternate Bid $443,551.00
Staff reviewed the bid package submitted by the apparent lowest bidder, American Asphalt
South, Inc. This same contractor carried out the previous slurry project for the City and
performed satisfactorily.
Please note that the base bid called for Slurry Seal Type I application while the alternate bid
called for Slurry Seal Type II application. Slurry seal Type II application is most commonly
used in moderate traffic areas, including residential streets, and has a thicker aggregate material
which provides for a rougher surface and improved skid resistance of vehicles. Staff included
both options to ensure that the City had the option to choose either based on the bids received
and budget available. Staff recommends that Type II be used at the slightly higher cost because
1) the bid is close to the estimated budget, 2) Type II is more desirable in neighborhoods and
3) our slurry schedule is on the longer seven (7) year cycle. Funds are available from the Gas
Tax monies to cover the increase.
Therefore, staff recommends that City Council 1) award the standard public works contract to
American Asphalt South, Inc. in the amount of $420,104.80 and authorize additional
contingency of $79,895.20 for unforeseen issues, and 2) authorize an additional appropriation of
$100,000 from the Gas Tax fund balance to cover the cost of the project.
76
CA-m va3hyk w
P
{
m
� o
W M
2 o
O N
CL
Q
0) W
�C3 co O
Y w
wa
O 0 J
W
UU N
J
Im
CL n
J
N
77
68
N
rr
r
O
O
N
nJ
i
is soar a
LO
t
�
lit
M
♦�
TIN
N
N
P
{
m
� o
W M
2 o
O N
CL
Q
0) W
�C3 co O
Y w
wa
O 0 J
W
UU N
J
Im
CL n
J
N
77
68
78
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the
examination of prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charge records; 2) authorize
the City Manager to execute an Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, allowing the
State Board of Equalization to collect and administer local user utility taxes ( "UUT ") on the City's
behalf; and 3) take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the examination of prepaid mobile telephony services and local
charge records;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney,
for the BOE to collect UUT as to telephony services; and
3. Alternatively discuss and take other action related to this item
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Surcharge and
Local Charge Records
2. Agreement for State Collection and Administration of Local Charges
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total Fiscal Impact:
Amount Budgeted: None
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 001 - 300 - 0000 -3214
ORIGINATED BY: Steve Jones, Business Services Manager,�-3
REVIEWED BY: Misty Cheng, Director of Finance
l/
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
A city's utility users tax (UUT) is traditionally collected by the wireless service providers who
include the charge on their customers' monthly invoices. Customers who purchase prepaid wireless
services generally avoid paying any UUT because of complications arising from collecting UUT
under such prepaid agreement. With prepaid wireless services, there is no contract, no monthly
invoices, and the prepaid wireless services are usually sold by retailers, not service providers
themselves. It is estimated that approximately 70% of all prepaid wireless services are sold by
retailers. Since these types of transactions bypass El Segundo's UUT, the City is experiencing a loss
of revenue estimated to be $33,000 to $44,000 annually. Additionally, traditional phone plan users
are treated disparately and the burden of the UUT is not equally shared among all telephone users.
WE
Beginning January 1, 2016, a new law (AB 1717) will take effect and solve the collection problem
by requiring California retailers and online sellers to collect the local UUT at the same time it
collects sales tax on its other retail products based on the point of sale (for retail stores in El
Segundo). Under this new law, all local jurisdictions must contract with the California State Board
of Equalization (BOE) in order to receive revenue from local utility user taxes (UUT) and any other
local charges imposed on consumers of prepaid mobile services. This will be the only method for
local jurisdictions to collect taxes and surcharges imposed upon prepaid mobile telephone services
sold in their jurisdiction.
To ensure the uninterrupted collection of these local revenues, local jurisdictions must contract with
the BOE by September 1, 2015. If a local jurisdiction does not contract with the BOE, any local
charges imposed upon prepaid mobile telephony services (MTS) will not be collected by the retailers
and the local jurisdiction will not receive local charge revenue from prepaid MTS once the new law
is effective on January 1, 2016.
Current law imposes a variety of surcharges on phone services, including prepaid mobile phone
services. Currently, phone carriers are generally responsible for collecting and paying these
surcharges to the various agencies. The new law replaces all current charges imposed upon prepaid
mobile phone services with a new prepaid MTS surcharge. The prepaid MTS surcharge will be paid
by purchasers of prepaid wireless services in California and be collected at the time of purchase.
-2-
80
RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Surcharge
and Local Charge Records
WHEREAS, pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 3 -7 and the Local Prepaid Mobile
Telephony Services Collection Act, the City of El Segundo, hereinafter called Local Jurisdiction,
entered into a contract with the State Board of Equalization, hereafter referred to as the Board, to
perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of the prepaid mobile telephony
services surcharge and local charges (Rev. & Tax. Code, § 42101.5); and
WHEREAS, the Local Jurisdiction deems it desirable and necessary for authorized representatives of
the Local Jurisdiction to examine confidential prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local
charge records pertaining to the prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges
collected by the Board for the Local Jurisdiction pursuant to that contract;
WHEREAS, the Board will make available to the Local Jurisdiction any information that is reasonably
available to the Board regarding the proper collection and remittance of a local charge of the Local
Jurisdiction by a seller, including a direct seller, subject to the confidentiality requirements of Sections
7284.6, 7284.7 and 19542 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; and
WHEREAS, Sections 42110 and 42103 of the Revenue and Taxation Code sets forth certain
requirements and conditions for the disclosure of Board of Equalization records and establishes
criminal penalties for the unlawful disclosure of information contained in or derived from the prepaid
mobile telephony services surcharge and local charge records of the Board;
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Director of Finance, Business Services Manager, Fiscal Services Manager, or other
officer or employee of the Local Jurisdiction designated in writing by the City Manager to the Board
is hereby appointed to represent the Local Jurisdiction with authority to examine prepaid mobile
telephony services surcharge and local charge records of the Board pertaining to prepaid mobile
telephony services surcharge and local charges collected for the Local Jurisdiction by the Board
pursuant to the contract between the Local Jurisdiction and the Board. The information obtained by
examination of Board records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of the Local
Jurisdiction's prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges by the Board pursuant to
the contract.
Section 2. That the Director of Finance, Business Services Manager, Fiscal Services Manager, or other
officer or employee of the Local Jurisdiction designated in writing by the City Manager to the Board
is hereby appointed to represent the Local Jurisdiction with authority to examine those prepaid mobile
telephony services surcharge and local charge records of the Board for purposes related to the following
governmental functions of the Local Jurisdiction:
a) Budgeting
b) Business licensing
c) Enforcement of Utility User Tax Ordinance
1
-2-
The information obtained by examination of Board records shall be used only for those governmental
functions of the Local Jurisdiction listed above.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or designee (currently MuniServices, LLC) is hereby designated to
examine the prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges records of the Board of
Equalization pertaining to prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges collected for
the Local Jurisdiction by the Board. The person or entity designated by this section meets all of the
following conditions (Rev. & Tax. Code, § 42110, subd. (b)(2)):
a) has an existing contract with the Local Jurisdiction that authorizes the person to examine the
prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charge records;
b) is required by that contract with the Local Jurisdiction to disclose information contained in or
derived from, those records only to an officer or employee of the Local Jurisdiction authorized
by the resolution to examine the information;
c) is prohibited by that contract from performing consulting services for a seller during the term
of that contract;
d) is prohibited by that contract from retaining information contained in, or derived from, those
prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charge records, after that contract has
expired.
The contract between the Local Jurisdiction and its designee (currently MuniServices, LLC) that is
authorized to request information from the Board shall be subject to the following limitations (Rev. &
Tax. Code, § 42103, subd. (g)):
a) Local Jurisdiction's designee (currently MuniServices, LLC) shall, to the same extent as the
Board, be subject to Section 55381, relating to unlawful disclosures.
b) The contract between the Local Jurisdiction and its designee (currently MuniServices, LLC)
shall not provide, in whole or in part, in any manner a contingent fee arrangement as payment
for services rendered.
Section 4. The City Manager and the City Attorney are authorized to execute all document needed to
implement the intent of this Resolution and facilitate the collection of Local Jurisdiction's surcharge
and local charges by the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the information obtained by examination of the Board
records shall only be used for purposes related to the collection of the Local Jurisdiction's prepaid
mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges by the Board pursuant to the contract between
the Local Jurisdiction and Board, or for purposes related to other governmental functions of the Local
Jurisdiction, as identified above in section 2.
Introduced, approved and adopted this day of 20 .
2
Y
A
(Signature)
(Printed name & title)
(Date)
(Attest)
84
Local Jurisdiction: City of El Segundo
AGREEMENT FOR STATE COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
LOCAL CHARGES
This Agreement is for the purpose of implementing the Local Prepaid Mobile Telephony
Services Collection Act (Part 21.1, commencing with Section 42 100) of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code), hereinafter referred to as the Local Charge Act. The City of
El Segundo and the State Board of Equalization, hereinafter called the Board, do agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Unless the context requires otherwise, wherever the following terms appear in this
Agreement they shall be interpreted to mean the following:
A. "Administrative Expenses" means all expenses incurred by the Board in
the administration and collection of the local charges, including preparation and wind down
costs which are reimbursable to the Board from the revenues collected by the Board on
behalf of the local jurisdiction.
B. "Contingent Fee" includes, but is not limited to, a fee that is based on a
percentage of the tax liability reported on a return, a fee that is based on a percentage of
the taxes owed, or a fee that depends on the specific tax result attained.
C. "Direct Seller" means a prepaid Mobile Telephony Service (MTS)
provider or service supplier, as defined in section 41007, that makes a sale of prepaid
mobile telephony services directly to a prepaid consumer for any purpose other than resale
in the regular course of business. A direct seller includes, but is not limited to, a telephone
corporation, a person that provides an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
service, and a retailer as described in section 42004(b)(1).
D. "Local Charges" means a utility user tax imposed on the consumption of
prepaid mobile telephony services, as described in section 42102, and charges for access
to communication services or to local "911" emergency telephone systems imposed by a
local jurisdiction, as described in section 42102.5.
E. "Local Jurisdiction" or "local agency" means a city, county, or city and
county, which includes a charter city, county, or city and county of this State, which has
adopted an ordinance imposing a local charge of the kind described in Part 21.1 of Division
2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and has entered into a contract with the Board to
perform all functions incident to the collection of the local charges.
F. "Ordinance" means an ordinance of a local jurisdiction imposing a local
charge, including any local enactment relating to the filing of a refund or a claim arising
under the ordinance, attached hereto, as amended from time to time.
RR
G. "Quarterly local charges" means the total amount of local charges
transmitted by the Board to a local jurisdiction for a calendar quarter, as set forth in section
42106(a)(1).
H. "Refund" means the amount of local charges deducted by the Board from
a local jurisdiction's quarterly local charges in order to pay that jurisdiction's share of a
local charge refund due to one taxpayer.
I. "Section" — all section references are to the Revenue and Taxation Code.
J. "Seller" means a person that sells prepaid mobile telephony service to a
person in a retail transaction.
ARTICLE II
BOARD ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF LOCAL CHARGES
A. Administration. The Board and the local jurisdiction agree that the Board
shall perform functions incident to the collection of the local charges from sellers that are
not direct sellers.
B. Collection. The Board shall collect the local charges in the same manner as
it collects the prepaid MTS Surcharge in the Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Surcharge
Collection Act, subject to specified limitations in the Local Charge Act for which the local
jurisdiction is responsible, as set forth in Article III of this Agreement.
C. Audits. The Board's audit duties shall be limited to verification that the
seller that is not a direct seller complied with the Local Charge Act.
D. Other applicable laws. The Board and the local jurisdiction agree that all
provisions of law applicable to the administration and operation of the Local Charge Act,
Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Surcharge Collection Act, and the Fee Collection
Procedures Law (FCPL) shall be applicable to the collection of local charges. References
in the FCPL to feepayer include a person required to pay the local charge, including the
seller. All future amendments to applicable laws are automatically incorporated into this
Agreement.
E. Deposit of Local Charges. All local charges collected by the Board shall
be deposited in the Local Charges for Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Fund in the State
Treasury to be held in trust for the local taxing jurisdiction. Local charges shall consist of
all taxes, charges, interest, penalties, and other amounts collected and paid to the Board,
less payments for refunds and reimbursement to the Board for expenses incurred in the
administration and collection of the local charges, including preparation and wind down
costs.
F. Allocation of Expenses. The Board shall allocate the total combined annual
expenses incurred for administration and collection pursuant to the Prepaid Mobile
Telephony Services Surcharge Collection Act and the Local Charge Act on a pro rata basis
1.
according to revenues collected for: (1) the emergency telephone users surcharge portion
of the prepaid MTS surcharge, (2) the Public Utilities Commission surcharges portion of
the prepaid MTS surcharge, and (3) local charges. The Board shall charge a local
jurisdiction it's pro rata share of the Board's cost of collection and administration.
G. Transmittal of money. All local charges collected by the Board shall be
transmitted to the local jurisdiction once in each calendar quarter. Transmittals may be
made by mail or by deposit to the account of the local jurisdiction in a bank designated by
that jurisdiction. The Board shall furnish a statement quarterly indicating the amounts paid
and withheld for expenses of the Board.
H. Rules. The Board shall prescribe and adopt such rules and regulations as in
its judgment are necessary or desirable for the administration and collection of local
charges and the distribution of the local charges collected.
I. Security. The Board agrees that any security which it hereafter requires to
be furnished under the FCPL section 55022 will be upon such terms that it also will be
available for the payment of the claims of the local jurisdiction for local taxes owing to it
as its interest appears. The Board shall not be required to change the terms of any security
now held by it, and the local jurisdiction shall not participate in any security now held by
the Board.
J. Records of the Board.
1. Information obtained by the local jurisdiction from the examination of the
Board's records shall be used by the local jurisdiction only for purposes related to the
collection of the prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges by the
Board pursuant to this Agreement.
2. When requested by resolution of the legislative body of a local
jurisdiction, the Board shall permit any duly authorized officer or employee or other
person designated by that resolution to examine any information for its own jurisdiction
that is reasonably available to the Board regarding the proper collection and remittance of
a local charge of the local jurisdiction by a seller, including a direct seller, subject to the
confidentiality requirements of sections 7284.6, 7284.7 and 19542. (sections 42110(b),
42103(e).).
3. The resolution of the local jurisdiction shall certify that any person
designated by the resolution, other than an officer and an employee, meets all of the
following conditions:
a. Has an existing contract with the local jurisdiction that authorizes the person
to examine the prepaid MTS surcharge and local charge records.
b. Is required by that contract with the local jurisdiction to disclose information
contained in or derived from, those records only to an officer or employee of
the local jurisdiction authorized by the resolution to examine the information.
c. Is prohibited by that contract from performing consulting services for a seller
during the term of that contract.
d. Is prohibited by that contract from retaining information contained in, or
derived from, those prepaid MTS surcharge and local charge records, after
that contract has expired.
4. Any third party contract between the local jurisdiction and an entity or
person authorized by the local jurisdiction to request information from the Board shall be
subject to the following limitations:
a. Any third party shall, to the same extent as the Board, be subject to Section
55381, relating to unlawful disclosures.
b. A third party contract shall not provide, in whole or in part, in any manner a
contingent fee arrangement as payment for services rendered.
5. Information obtained by examination of Board records shall be used only
for purposes related to the collection of the prepaid MTS surcharge and local charges by
the board pursuant to the contract, or for purposes related to other governmental functions
of the local jurisdiction set forth in the resolution.
6. If the Board believes that any information obtained from the Board's records
related to the collection of the prepaid MTS surcharge and local charges has been disclosed
to any person not authorized or designated by the resolution of the local jurisdiction, or has
been used for purposes not permitted by section 42110(b), the board may impose
conditions on access to its local charge records that the board considers reasonable, in order
to protect the confidentiality of those records. (section 42110 (c).)
7. The costs incurred by the Board in complying with a request for information
shall be deducted by the Board from those revenues collected by the Board on behalf of
the local jurisdiction making the request, as authorized by section 42110(b)(1).
ARTICLE III
LOCAL JURISDICTION
ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The local jurisdictions shall be solely responsible for all of the following:
1. Defending any claim regarding the validity of the ordinance in its
application to prepaid mobile telephony service. The claim shall be processed in
accordance with the provisions of the local ordinance that allows the claim to be filed.
2. Interpreting any provision of the ordinance, except to the extent specifically
superseded by section 42105 of the Local Charge Act. The claim shall be processed in
accordance with the provisions of the local enactment that allows the claim to be filed.
4
88
3. Responding to specified consumer claims for refund involving: (1)
rebutting the presumed location of the retail transaction; (2) a consumer claim of exemption
from the local charge under the ordinance; or (3) any action or claim challenging the
validity of a local tax ordinance, in whole or part. The claim shall be processed in
accordance with the provisions of the local enactment that allows the claim to be filed.
4. Refunding the taxes in the event a local jurisdiction or local government is
ordered to refund the tax under the local ordinance.
5. Reallocating local charges as a result of correcting errors relating to the
location of the point of sale of a seller or the known address of a consumer, for up to two
past quarters from the date of knowledge.
6. Collecting local charges on prepaid mobile telephony service and access to
communication services or access to local 911 emergency telephone systems imposed on
direct sellers.
7. Enforcement, including audits, of the collection and remittance of local
charges by direct sellers pursuant to the ordinance.
8. The local jurisdiction shall be the sole necessary party defendant on whose
behalf the local charge is collected in any action seeking to enjoin collection of a local
charge by a seller, in any action seeking declaratory relief concerning a local charge, in any
action seeking a refund of a local charge, or in any action seeking to otherwise invalidate
a local charge. There shall be no recovery from the State for the imposition of any
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid local charge that is collected under the Local Act.
9. Entering into an agreement with the Board to perform the functions incident
to the collection of the local charges imposed on sellers that are not direct sellers.
10. Submitting an executed Certification to the Board, certifying that:
(a) the local jurisdiction's ordinance applies the local charge to prepaid mobile
telephony services;
(b) the amount of the rate charged for access to local 911 emergency telephone
systems or access to communications services complies with the requirements of
section 42102.5; and/or applies the tiered rate for the utility user tax, as identified
in section 42102.
(c) The local jurisdiction shall further certify that it agrees to indemnify and to
hold harmless the Board, its officers, agents, and employees for any and all liability for
damages that may result from the Board's collection pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Submitting signed documents to the Board to include agreement(s),
certification, copy of ordinance(s), and resolution(s).
5
89
12. Providing payment to the Board of the local jurisdiction's pro rata share of
the Board's cost of collection and administration as established pursuant to subdivision (e)
of section 42020.
ARTICLE IV
LOCAL CHARGES
A. Local Charges — Timeliness — This part shall remain in effect until proposed
California Code of Regulations, title 18, section 2460 is adopted by the Board and
approved by the Office of Administrative Law.
1. Ordinances in effect as of September 1, 2015.
On or after January 1, 2016, a local charge imposed by a local jurisdiction on prepaid
mobile telephony services shall be collected from the prepaid consumer by a seller at the
same time and in the same manner as the prepaid MTS surcharge is collected under Part 21
(commencing with section 42001) provided that, on or before September 1, 2015, the local
jurisdiction enters into a contract with the Board pursuant to section 42101.5. Thereafter,
all subsequently enacted local charges, increases to local charges, or other changes thereto,
shall become operative pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4).
2. New charges. When a local jurisdiction adopts a new local charge after
September 1, 2015, the local jurisdiction shall enter into a contract with the Board, pursuant
to section 42101.5, on or before December 1St, with collection of the local charge to
commence April 1 st of the next calendar year.
3. Increases in local charges. When a local jurisdiction increases an existing
local charge after September 1, 2015, the local jurisdiction shall provide the Board written
notice of the increase, on or before December 1St, with collection of the local charge to
commence April 1" of the next calendar year.
4. Inaccurate rate posted on the Board's website. When a local jurisdiction
notifies the Board in writing that the rate posted on the Board's Internet Web site (posted
rate) for a local charge imposed by that local jurisdiction is inaccurate, including scenarios
where the local charge was reduced or eliminated, the recalculated rate applicable to the
local jurisdiction shall become operative on the first day of the calendar quarter
commencing more than 60 days from the date the Board receives the local jurisdiction's
written notification that the posted rate is inaccurate.
A. Local Charges — Timeliness — This part shall take effect and supersede the
above "Local Charges — Timeliness section when California Code of Regulations, title
18, section 2460 is adopted by the Board and approved by the Office of Administrative
Law.
6
90
1. Ordinances in effect as of September 1, 2015. On or after January 1,
2016, a local charge imposed by a local jurisdiction on prepaid mobile telephony services
shall be collected from the prepaid consumer by a seller at the same time and in the same
manner as the prepaid MTS surcharge is collected under Part 21 (commencing with section
42001) provided that, on or before September 1, 2015, the local jurisdiction enters into a
contract with the Board pursuant to section 42101.5.
In the event a local jurisdiction does not enter into a contract with the Board by
September 1, 2015, the local jurisdiction may enter into a contract with the Board, pursuant
to section 42101.5, on or before December 1St, with collection of the local charge to
commence April 1" of the next calendar year. Thereafter, all subsequently enacted local
charges, increases to local charges, or other changes thereto, shall become operative
pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and (5) of this subdivision.
2. New charges. When a local jurisdiction adopts a new local charge after
September 1, 2015, the local jurisdiction shall enter into a contract with the Board, pursuant
to section 42101.5, on or before December 1St, with collection of the local charge to
commence April 1 St of the next calendar year.
3. Increases in local charges. When a local jurisdiction increases an existing
local charge after September 1, 2015, the local jurisdiction shall provide the Board written
notice of the increase, on or before December 1St, with collection of the local charge to
commence April 1St of the next calendar year.
4. Advance written notification. When a local charge is about to expire or
decrease in rate, the local jurisdiction imposing the local charge shall notify the Board in
writing of the upcoming change, not less than 110 days prior to the date the local charge is
scheduled to expire or decrease. The change shall become operative on the first day of the
calendar quarter commencing after the specified date of expiration or decrease in rate.
If advance written notice is provided less than 110 days prior to the specified date
of expiration or decrease in rate, the change shall become operative on the first day of the
calendar quarter commencing more than 60 days after the specified date of expiration or
decrease.
5. Inaccurate Rate Posted on the Board's Web site. When a local
jurisdiction notifies the Board in writing that the rate posted on the Board's Internet Web
site (posted rate) for a local charge imposed by that local jurisdiction is inaccurate,
including scenarios where the local charge was reduced or eliminated and the local
jurisdiction failed to provide advance written notice pursuant to paragraph 4 of this
subdivision, the recalculated rate applicable to the local jurisdiction shall become operative
on the first day of the calendar quarter commencing more than 60 days from the date the
Board receives the local jurisdiction's written notification that the posted rate is inaccurate.
The local jurisdiction shall promptly notify the Board in writing of any such discrepancies
with the posted rate that are known or discovered by the local jurisdiction.
7
91
ARTICLE V
COMPENSATION
The local jurisdiction agrees to pay the Board its pro rata share of the Board's cost of
collection and administration of the local charges, as established pursuant to section
42020, subdivision (e). Such amounts shall be deducted from the local charges collected
by the Board for the local jurisdiction.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Communications. Communications and notices may be sent by first -class
United States Mail. A notification is complete when deposited in the mail.
Communications and notices to be sent to the Board shall be addressed to:
State Board of Equalization
P.O. Box 942879 MIC: 27
Sacramento, California 94279 -0001
Attention: Supervisor,
Local Revenue Allocation Unit Communications
and notices to be sent to the local jurisdiction shall be addressed to:
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Attention: Director of Finance
B. Term. The date of this Agreement is the date on which it is approved by the
Department of General Services. The Agreement shall take effect on the first day of the
calendar quarter next succeeding the date of such approval, but in no case before the
operative date of the local jurisdiction's ordinance, nor on a day other than the first day of
a calendar quarter. This Agreement shall be renewed automatically from year to year until
January 1, 2020, when the Local Charge Act is repealed, unless a statute enacted prior to
that date extends that date. In such event, this Agreement will continue to renew
automatically from year to year to the date authorized by statute.
8
92
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
By
Administrator,
Return Analysis and Allocation Section
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Greg Carpenter, City Manager
93
0
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding a thirty (30) day provisional appointment
extension for the position of Interim Deputy City Clerk II in the City Clerk's office.
(Fiscal Impact: $)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve the thirty (30) day provisional appointment extension for the position of
Interim Deputy City Clerk II;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
El Segundo City Code Section 1 -6 -13
FISCAL IMPACT: $
Amount Budgeted: None
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s):
ORIGINATED BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk4'
REVIEWED BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The City Clerk's office is requesting a 30 day extension for the interim position of Deputy City
Clerk II. Mona Shilling has been acting Deputy City Clerk II since January 2015 due to the
retirement of Cathy Domann, who held the position for over 13 years. The position requires the
Deputy City Clerk II to be a Certified Municipal Clerk, a designation Ms. Shilling is expected to
receive in the latter part of September 2015. In order to allow Ms. Shilling to be eligible to
compete in the selection process for Deputy City Clerk II, the Clerk's office is requesting an
extension for the position of Interim Deputy City Clerk II.
In accordance with El Segundo City Code (ESCC) Section 1- 6- 13(c), no person shall be
employed by the City under provisional appointment for more than six (6) months in any fiscal
year. The Code further states the provisional appointment may be extended for not more than
thirty (30) days with Council approval. Staff is requesting a thirty (30) day extension through
August 4, 2015. It is the Clerk's Office intent to request additional thirty (30) day extensions
through the remainder of the fiscal year to comply with ESCC Section 1- 6- 13(c).
10
95
9
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an amendment to the MuniTemps
agreement number 4802 for temporary staffing in City Clerk's Office / Deputy City Clerk I.
(Fiscal Impact $16,000.00)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute an agreement amendment, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, with MuniTemps, for additional temporary staffing.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $41,000.00
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): From Account: 001 - 400 - 1301 -4101 (City Clerk — Full
Time Salaries)
To Account: 001 - 400 - 1301 -6214 (City Clerk - Professional
and Technical)
ORIGINATED BY: Mona Shilling, Deputy City Clerk Il (Acting)! .1
REVIEWED BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk � -_
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Deputy City Clerk II position is currently vacant. The Deputy City Clerk I is currently acting
in this position. In order to address the vacancy, the City Manager approved a five year on -call
agreement for staffing services with MuniTemps to provide staffing services for the City Clerk's
Office in the amount not to exceed $25,000 total. Since that time, MuniTemps has provided
satisfactory customer service consistent with their agreement terms and conditions. It is
anticipated the current amount ($25,000) will be expended before the end of the FY 2014/2015.
Because any amendment to the agreement will cause the contract amount to exceed $25,000,
City Council approval is required.
At this time, staff is requesting the City Council approve a first amendment to the agreement for
an additional amount of $16,000.00, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for MuniTemps
Inc. to continue to provide temporary staffing services to the City Clerk's Office.
1 1
97
98
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to 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 (`SSMC ")§ 1 -7 -12 and 1 -7A -4.
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) 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 (`SSMC ")§ 1 -7 -12 and 1 -7A -4.
(2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budgeted: $50,000.00
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): 405 -400- 0000 -6215 (Facilities Maintenance: Repairs and
Maintenance)
ORIGINATED BY: Stephanie Katsouleas, Director of Public Works ,aV5
REVIEWED BY: Gregg Kovaeevich, Assistant Cit Attorney
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manage,
AND DISCUSSION:
Following the Park Vista Board's approval on July 22, 2015 to move forward with the repairs,
staff began executing contract documents. The work will include installing six (6) new drains
and applying new elastomeric deck coating on the balconies of three (3) units for an estimated
$37,000 plus contingency. The work is expected to be completed before the onset of the rainy
season this fall.
Public Contracts Code § 22050 (c) requires that the City Council receive updates at every
regularly scheduled meeting until the emergency repair is completed. Therefore, staff
recommends that City Council receive and file this report on the status of the emergency repair
to address the water intrusion issues at Park Vista Senior Housing Facility. 12
R