2016 Feb 16 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 — 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) None
Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -1- matter
1. City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -0- matters.
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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): -6-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Supervisory and
Professional Employees Association; City Employees Association; Executive
Management 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 6:47 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation by Chief Tavera, introducing new El Segundo Police Officer, Brian
Slover.
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)
Utsa Parikh, Tree Musketeers Youth Manager, invited the Community to Arbor Day on
Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Dr. Antonio Mendez, resident, commented on articles concerning the proposed
desalination plant and commented on an experience he had while dinning in Hermosa
Beach.
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.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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F. NEW BUSINESS — MOVED FORWARD ON AGENDA
8. Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the terms and
conditions from a grant award by Chevron U.S.A., Inc. in the amount of
$200,000.00 to assist in Economic and Business Development within the City of
El Segundo over the next two fiscal years.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Rod Spackman and Lily Craig, Chevron USA, Inc., presented the Council with a check.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
accept the terms and conditions from a grant award by Chevron U.S.A., Inc. in the
amount of $200,000.00 to assist in Economic and Business Development within the City
of El Segundo over the next two fiscal years and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Grant Agreement No. 4986. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
1w Consideration and possible action to adopt an Ordinance for an Environmental
Assessment (EA- 1140), a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 15 -02) adding Chapter
11 to Title 7 and Chapter 13B to Title 15 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
(ESMC) to clarify that commercial cannabis activities, cultivation of medical
cannabis, delivery of medical cannabis, medical marijuana dispensaries, and
medical marijuana collectives are prohibited in all zones and specific plan areas
of the City. Applicant: City of El Segundo
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place to adopt an Ordinance for an
Environmental Assessment (EA- 1140), a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 15 -02) adding
Chapter 11 to Title 7 and Chapter 13B to Title 15 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
(ESMC) to clarify that commercial cannabis activities, cultivation of medical cannabis,
delivery of medical cannabis, medical marijuana dispensaries, and medical marijuana
collectives are prohibited in all zones and specific plan areas of the City. Applicant: City
of El Segundo
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.
Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a presentation on the item.
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Mayor Fuentes announced the Public Hearing is now open for public comment.
Mayor Fuentes closed the Public Hearing.
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ADDING
CHAPTER 11 TO TITLE 7 AND CHAPTER 13B TO TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THAT COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES,
CULTIVATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS, DELVIERY OF MEDICAL CANNABIS,
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES
ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES AND SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS OF THE CITY.
Council Member Fellhauer introduced the Ordinance. The second reading and adoption
of the Ordinance is scheduled for the March 1, 2016 Council Meeting.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract amendment No. 4716B with Michael Baker International, Inc. (formerly
RBF) for additional alternatives analysis and environmental review of the Park
Place Grade Separation and Gap Closure Project.
(Fiscal Impact: $108,745.00 in additional grant fund expenditures)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced and presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Atkinson, SECONDED by Council Member Fellhauer to
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment No. 4716B with Michael
Baker International, Inc. (formerly RBF) for additional alternatives analysis and
environmental review of the Park Place Grade Separation and Gap Closure Project.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
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3. Approve Warrant Numbers 3009613 through 3009802 on Register No. 9 in the
total amount of $874,348.76 and Wire Transfers from 1/25/2016 through
2/7/2016 in the total amount of $1,016,001.10. Authorized staff to release.
Ratified Payroll and employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire
transfers.
4, Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2016.
5� Receive and file this report regarding emergency work to repair dwelling units at
the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility due to water intrusion without the need for
bidding in accordance with Public Contracts Code §§ 20168 and 22050 and El
Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") §§ 1 -7 -12 and 1 -7A -4.
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
6, Adopt Plans and Specifications for the FY 15 -16 Slurry Seal Project in the area
bounded by the north City boundary, Sheldon Street, Mariposa Avenue, and
Sepulveda Boulevard, Resolution No. 4969. Project No.: PW 16 -09
(Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00)
7, Accept grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through
the Office of Grants and Training, under Fiscal Year 2014 State Homeland
Security Grant Program (SHSGP) and authorize the City Manager to sign an
Agreement No. 4985 with the County of Los Angeles who will serve as the grant
administrator for the grant.
(Fiscal Impact: $4,932.00)
MOTION by Council Member Fellhauer, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS —
8. MOVED FORWARD ON AGENDA: Consideration and possible action regarding
acceptance of the terms and conditions from a grant award by Chevron
U.S.A., Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 to assist in Economic and
Business Development within the City of El Segundo over the next two fiscal
years.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
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J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer — None
Council Member Atkinson — None
Council Member Dugan — None
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson — None
Mayor Fuentes — Attended the El Segundo Air Force Base Annual Awards Banquet and
attended Harland Deeter's 95th birthday.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 7:41 PM
Tracy We r, City Clerk
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