2016 Sep 20 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Boyles -
Present
Council Member Dugan -
Present
Council Member Brann -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk announced a clerical error on the agenda, this is not a Special
Meeting. This is a regular scheduled meeting of the City Council.
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): -3- matter
1. City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279
2 Lewis vs. City of El Segundo. EAMS No. ADJ9634084, ADJ9634079
3. Simonek vs. City of El Segundo, USDC (Cental District) No. CV -15- 09190 -JAK
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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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): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957):-2- matter
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6):-8-
matters
1, Employee Organizations: Employee Organizations: Police Management
Association; Police Officers Association; Police Support Services Employees
Association; Fire Fighters Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees
Association; Executive and Management/Confidential; City Employees
Association.
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Adjourned at 6:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Rev. Dina Ferguson, St. Michael Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Boyles
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation by Mayor Fuentes to Don Knabe for his years serving the
community as Los Angeles County Supervisor of the Fourth District.
a) Proclamation read by Council Member Dugan and presented to Dave Wagner,
Laurence Martin and Lee Ostendor of the Kiwanis Club proclaiming September
24, 2016 as the 40th Anniversary of the Richmond Street Fair.
b) Proclamation read by Mayor Fuentes proclaiming September 23, 2016 as Vin
Scully Day.
c) Presentation by Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director on the upcoming
City of El Segundo Centennial Celebration.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Boyles -
Present
Council Member Dugan -
Present
Council Member Brann _
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Gail Church, Executive Director of Tree Musketeers, commented on item #K11.
Lance Giroux, Little League President, commented on the challenges facing the Little
League organization with the Imperial Street field closing in the near future. Mr. Giroux
is asking the City to help the organization find a solution.
Beth Murida, resident and ES Little League Challenger Manager commented on the
Little League situation with Imperial field.
Dina Ferguson, resident, commented on the recent early turning of airplanes from LAX.
Sam Pena, SBWIB representative, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, gave an
update of the Board and what they have recently accomplished.
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Matt Sabosky, resident, commented on item #K11.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council commented on items presented during Public Communications.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding the introduction and first reading of
an Ordinance amending the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) relating to: (1) tinting
or reflective glass on storefront windows; (2) signs for non - street front uses; (3)
design review process of projects in the DSP; (4) parking requirements for Non -
Profit Museums in the DSP area; and amending El Segundo Municipal Code
(ESMC) Chapter 15 -24 regarding Adjustments (Environmental Assessment No.
EA -1057 (exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA ") and the
regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§
15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines "), Specific Plan Amendment No.
SPA 14 -01, and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16 -03). Applicant: City of El
Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing regarding the
introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending the Downtown Specific Plan
(DSP) relating to: (1) tinting or reflective glass on storefront windows; (2) signs for non -
street front uses; (3) design review process of projects in the DSP; (4) parking
requirements for Non - Profit Museums in the DSP area; and amending El Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15 -24 regarding Adjustments (Environmental
Assessment No. EA -1057 (exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA ") and the
regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et
seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines "), Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 14 -01 and
Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16 -03). Applicant: City of El Segundo.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing.
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Paul Samaras, Principal Planner, gave a presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered Council's questions concerning parking and the
museum downtown (ESMoA).
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan directing
staff to bring back with the first 3 items in the DSP (Downtown Specific Plan); 1) tinting
or reflective glass on storefront windows, 2) signs for not - street front uses and 3) design
review process of projects in the DSP, removing item #4; parking requirements for Non -
Profit Museums in the DSP area to the October 4, 2016 City Council Meeting. MOTION
PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Yes: Boyles, Dugan, Fuentes, Pirsztuk NO: Brann
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1521
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (DSP)
DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS, ESTABLISHING A DOWNTOWN
DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS, AND AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 15 -24 REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS.
(SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14 -01 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16-
13)
With the exception that provisions related to the Museum be deleted.
Council Member Prisztuk introduced the Ordinance.
Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for October 4, 2016.
Recess at 8:42 PM
Reconvened at 8:55 PM
2. Consideration and possible action to open public hearing regarding the
presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 -2017 Preliminary Budget, including
discussion and possible direction regarding all city revenues and expenditures.
(Fiscal Impact: Total Revenues (including transfers -in) of $110,511,276; Total
Expenditures (including transfers -out) of $117,176,874; General Fund Revenues
of $67,836,559, Expenditures of $66,599,643)
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Mayor Fuentes stated this was time and place for a Public Hearing regarding the
presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 -2017 Preliminary Budget, including
discussion and possible direction regarding all city revenues and expenditures.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
written communication had been received and Council was copied.
Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager and Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation
Council Discussion
Option #4 was discussed in detail. Staff will compile the information and present the
Final FY 2016 -2017 Operating Budget at the Special City Council Meeting to be held on
September 28, 2016.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
continue the Public Hearing to a Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
at 5:OOPM. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
3.. Approve Warrant Numbers 3012827 through 3013011 on Register No. 23 in the
total amount of $1,280,002.23 and Wire Transfers from 8/29/16 through 9/11/16
in the total amount of $1,380,994.45. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit
checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency
disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
4. Approve Special Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2016, Special Meeting Minutes
of September 6, 2016 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 6,
2016.
5. Authorize the Police Department to purchase (23) Suppressed SIG Sauer
SIGMCX 5.56MM patrol /SWAT rifles, optics and related equipment using Asset
Forfeiture Funds and authorize the Police Department to purchase these rifles
through Adamson Police Products.
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(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $67,000.00)
6, Accept the work for the Joslyn Center Elevator Refurbishment/Modernization,
Project No. PW -16 -19 as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
(Fiscal Impact: $85,582.00)
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4998 amending the City of El Segundo Flexible Benefits
Plan Document to reflect changes in the Contribution to the Plan and
amend the language to ensure compliance with Section 125 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
9. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $27,929 in funds budgeted in Fiscal Year
FY 2015/16 for the "employee salaries and benefits" budget category to the
"professional /technical service charges" budget category, and authorize the City
Manager to execute an Amendment No. 4883C to the agreement with Hayer
Consultants, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney to increase the
respective contract amounts to a total amount not to exceed $112,929.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
10. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles to
approve Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
8. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to extend the
existing contract with William Avery & Associates, Inc to conduct Police Chief
Recruitment and future executive searches as needed.
(Fiscal Impact: $24,400.00)
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to reject
item #E8. MOTION FAILED BY VOICE VOTE. 2/3 YES: Brann, Pirsztuk NO: Boyles,
Dugan, Fuentes
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MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles
authorizing the City Manager to extend the existing contract with William Avery &
Associates, Inc., Amending No. 4883B to conduct Police Chief Recruitment and future
executive searches as needed. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES: Boyles,
Dugan, Fuentes NO: Brann, Pirsztuk
10. Consideration and possible action regarding a thirty (30) day provisional
appointment extension for the position of Information Systems Manager.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan approving
a thirty (30) day provisional appointment extension for the position of Information
Systems Manager. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Yes:
Boyles, Dugan, Fuentes, Pirsztuk No: Brann
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the employees who came in on
Saturday and helped make the Vin Scully video and reminded everyone of the
upcoming meetings; Wednesday, September 28, 2016 (Budget Meeting) and Thursday,
September 29, 2016 (Aquatics Center).
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Mentioned the POA (Police Officers
Association) and the City of El Segundo were involved in a Fact Finding hearing, the
outcome of the meeting will be posted on the City's Website tomorrow, September 21,
2016. The attorney's office has been reviewing legislation to be signed by the Governor
regarding second units, this legislation will ease some of the restrictions on these units.
Mentioned the FCC passed legislation requiring Closed Captioning on Cable Access
channels and on a final note, mentioned his office has been working on the Specific
Plan and CEQA for the TopGolf project.
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tern and Council Member Brann
11. Consideration and possible action to request staff to investigate and provide
possible solutions to alleviate maintenance and loitering concerns at Clutter's
Bluff Park located on Imperial Avenue.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Council Discussion
Council directed staff to investigate and provide possible solutions to alleviate
maintenance and loitering concerns at Clutter's Bluff Park located on Imperial Avenue.
Council Member Brann — Visited the Desalination Plant in Carlsbad, hosted by West
Basin.
Council Member Pirsztuk — Thanked the Fire Department for hosting the 9/11 charity
Pancake Breakfast.
Council Member Dugan — Commented on the budget process and manpower process
for budgeting purposes. Council ,Member Dugan would like to see these processes
separated and not discussed together in the future.
Mayor Pro Tern Boyles — Mentioned LA County is looking for members of the Civil
Grand Jury.
Mayor Fuentes — Attended the Aquatics Center Kick Off, attended the Fire Departments
Pancake Breakfast, attended the Aerospace Corporation Convocation, attended
Rueben's Distillery Ribbon Cutting, attended the Carlsbad Desalination Plant hosted by
West Basin, met with the LA Times Editorial Board concerning the City's stand against
Measure M, attended the Los Angeles Air Force Base with South Bay Chambers where
they received the Air Force Command Community Support Award, thanked staff for
removing an obstacle in the way of the stop sign at Virginia and Grand and thanked our
Fire Department for their quick work in saving a life of the Mayor's friend.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
MEMORIALS —
ADJOURNMENT at 11:03 PM
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