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2017 Aug 01 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION — Due to lack of quorum; meeting postponed to 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tem Boyles at 6:30 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Absent Mayor Pro Tem 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) None SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Approve agreement with labor counsel and appoint labor negotiator. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, announced the agreement and appointment of Labor Negotiator, Irma Rodriquez Moisa, as a result of closed session interviews. Council Discussion Council consensus to approve the agreement no. 5371 and appointment with a unanimous voice vote. 4/0 Mayor Pro Tem Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the Agenda. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(1): -0- matters CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE.NO.1 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -2- matters. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters 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): -3- matters 1 . Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; City Employees Association. Agency Designated Representative: City Manager, Greg Carpenter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Adjourned at 5:50 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE N0.2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING RAN SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH REGULAR MEETING. ITEM IS PRESENTED DURING CITY ATTORNEY REPORT. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tem Boyles INVOCATION — Pastor George Lopez, The Bridge Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Brann PRESENTATIONS - None ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Absent Mayor Pro Tem 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) Joyce Genius, believes she is being harassed by the Police Department concerning her RV and where she chooses to park. Dickie Van Breene, Rotary President, invited the Community to attend the Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Chevron Employee Park. Jack Axelrod, resident, commented on items of concern. Julia Lillis Cohen, resident, commented on the Recreation and Parks Commission and her items of concern with the various park facilities. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) Council Member Brann asked Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director to speak concerning the Recreation and Parks Commission. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE NO.3 MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING) C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a preliminary plan to form a Downtown Committee to address maintenance and possible improvements to Downtown EI Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager and Council Member Pirsztuk recused themselves due to possible conflict of interest on the item. Sam Lee, Building Director, gave a report and suggested forming a Downtown Committee, to be led by Barbara Voss, Economic Development Manager, to discuss beautification and revitalization of Downtown EI Segundo. The committee will then report back to Council. Council Discussion and suggestions. Council consensus to receive and file the report. The committee will report back to Council in the coming months. Greg Carpenter and Council Member Pirsztuk returned to the meeting. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 2, Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Environmental Committee and Senior Housing Corporation Board. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Pro Tem Boyles announced the appointment of Tracey Miller-Zarneke and Jack Ashworth to full terms on the Environmental Committee, both terms expiring 6/30/21 and announced the appointment of James Latta and Marjolein Oakley to full terms on the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board, both terms expiring 6/30/21. 3. Consideration and possible action to receive and file an annual report of the Senior Housing Corporation Board. (Fiscal Impact: None) Martin Stone, Senior Housing Corporation Board Member, gave the annual report of the Senior Housing Corporation Board. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE NOA Council Discussion Council consensus to receive and file the annual report of the Senior Housing Corporation Board. 4. Consideration and possible action to receive and file an annual report of the Golf Course Subcommittee. (Fiscal Impact: None) John Gutt, Golf Course Subcommittee Member, gave the annual report of the Golf Course Subcommittee. Council consensus to receive and file the annual report of the Golf Course Subcommittee. 5. Consideration and possible action to adopt the revised Library of Trustees' Bylaws of July 11, 2017, which change the Library Board of Trustees term of office from serving two- 3 year terms to no cap on the term of office. Every three years seated Board members may participate in the interview process with the City Council before possible re-appointment. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced and answered Council questions. Debra Brighton, Library Director, answered Council questions. Council discussion MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles to adopt Resolution No. 5050. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 6. Consideration and possible action to increase the number of members from seven to eleven for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and alter the selection process for new members in that they would be interviewed by the Committee and, if selected, submitted to the City Council for approval. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles to increase the number of members from seven to eleven for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and alter the selection process for new members in that they would be MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE NO.5 interviewed by the Committee and, if selected, submitted to the City Council for approval. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 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 3017327 through 3017468 on Register No. 20 in the total amount of$718,281.26 and Wire Transfers from 7/10/17 through 7/23/17 in the total amount of$11,752,999.25. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers. 8. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2017 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2017. 9. Approve the re-appointment of Elyse Beardsley to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) and request the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of Council's actions to the SBWIB. (Fiscal Impact: None) 10. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve Consent Agenda items 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 PULLED ITEM: 10. Consideration and possible action to approve the use of the City of EI Segundo logo and vehicle graphics of the El Segundo Fire and Police Department on a new special edition "Hot Wheels" die-cast replica toy fire and police vehicles to be designed and produced by Mattel, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager and Fire Chief Donovan answered Council questions. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement, amendment no. 3746D with Mattel, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to allow the use of the City of EI Segundo logo and vehicle graphics of the EI Segundo Fire Department for production of die-cast replica toy fire vehicles. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE NO.6 F. NEW BUSINESS 11. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with The Phelps Group (dba Phelps) for expanded economic development and hospitality and tourism marketing services. (Fiscal Impact: FY 16-17 - $565,000 in Economic Development Division Advertising and Publishing budget and Chevron Grant Fund expenditures.) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Erin Culling, Team Leader and Kristen Bergevin, Vice President, Public Relations, with the Phelps Group, gave a presentation and answered questions. Al Keahi, Economic Development Advisory Committee Chair, commented and answered questions. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 5272C with The Phelps Group (dba Phelps), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for expanded economic development and destination marketing services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 G, REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Commented and updated on the Clutter's Bluff situation and mentioned there will be a Community Meeting conducted by the Police Department concerning Clutter's Bluff. Captain answered questions at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Boyles. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Introduced Item #1 on Special Meeting Agenda — TopGolf. See Special Meeting Minutes for details. 1. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Brann —Attended the last Art Walk and gave a shout out to George Renfro for his work on the event and attended the Cambria Hotel Ribbon Cutting. Council Member Pirsztuk—Gave a shout out to George Renfro for the excellent job on the Art Walk and encouraged everyone to attend Rotary's Movie in the Park at Chevron on August 5, 2017. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE NO.7 Council Member Dugan — Commented on the public comment regarding Police Harassment and the individual on parking her RV and commented on the recent Art Walk. At the request of Council Member Dugan, Captain Turnbull commented on the Public speaker and her comments concerning Police harassment and her RV parking situation. Mayor Pro Tem Boyles — Commented on Clutter's Bluff situation and the upcoming meeting, mentioned the recent issue regarding a dog situation and the community outreach concerning the situation, commented on DWP and what is the current situation with the empty tank on Grand Avenue and gave an update concerning Vista Del Mar restriping, thanked Supervisor Hahn for helping with the situation. 12. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to add an Environmental Impact statement to all policy decisions brought before the City Council. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Pro Tem Boyles introduced the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk directing staff to work with the Environmental Committee to develop policy/criteria for environmental considerations on staff reports that have a potential environmental impact. The policy would be mainly for purchases and not for SEQA projects. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/1 Yes: Boyles, Dugan, Pirsztuk No: Brann Mayor Fuentes — Absent; visiting the Republic of China on a business diplomacy trip. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Ryan Baldino, resident, commented on the Top Golf item. Mr. Baldino went on record asking for the Golf Subcommittee to publish meeting dates so the public can attend the meetings. Dave Atkinson, resident, commented on the Top Golf item. Council Member Dugan and Council Member Pirsztuk commented on the Public Communication. TopGolf update to be presented at the August 15, 2017 MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNMENT at ' 0:01 PM Tracy eaver, ity Clerk-- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1,2017 PAGE NO.8