CC RESOLUTION 5101 RESOLUTION NO. 5101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO ADOPTING THE BY-LAWS FOR THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL AS AMENDED.
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: Recitals:
A. The EI Segundo City Council adopted the Economic Development Advisory
Council (EDAC) by-laws on July 15, 2014.
B. On August 15, 2018, EDAC approved an amendment to its by-laws to
increase the maximum number of EDAC members from 18 to 19; to
establish a term of service (3 years) and to change the requirement from 10
to 8 members to constitute a quorum, and requests that the City Council
adopt the EDAC amended by-laws.
C. The City Council now desires to adopt the Economic Development Advisory
Council (EDAC) proposed by-laws, as amended.
SECTION 2: Adoption of the By-laws; Implementation of Terms of Service. The by-laws
recommended for adoption by the Committee and attached as Exhibit A are hereby
adopted. To effectuate the change to the bylaws as to terms of service, the City Council
approves of the following schedule for existing EDAC members:
The term of service for EDAC members who were appointed before January
1, 2015, will expire on January 1, 2019. On that date, the seats will be
deemed vacated and those individuals currently serving as members may
request to be reappointed by the City Council.
The term of service for EDAC members who were appointed between
January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2017, will expire on January 1, 2020.
On that date, the seats will be deemed vacated and those individuals
currently serving as members may request to be reappointed by the City
Council.
The term of service for EDAC members who were appointed after January
1, 2018, will expire on January 1, 2021. On that date, the seats will be
deemed vacated and those individuals currently serving as members may
request to be reappointed by a majority of EDAC.
SECTION 3: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and
remain effective unless superseded by a subsequent resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION No. 5101 this 4th day of
September, 2018.
Drew Boylo , ayor
ATTEST:
Tracy Wea0r, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D, Hensley ty Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Economic Development Advisory Council otherwise
known as EDAC.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purpose of the EDAC is to provide support and guidance to staff and to advise the City
Council on business attraction and retention as well as the implementation of the City's
Economic Development Program. The EDAC shall serve as a forum for effective collaboration
leading to the identification of responsible development strategies
ARTICLE III - QUALIFICATIONS
Members of the EDAC shall represent a cross section of the community including both residents
and non-residents who are actively conducting business within the City of E1 Segundo.
ARTICLE IV- MEMBERSHIP
The EDAC shall be composed of a minimum of twelve (12) members and a maximum of nineteen
(19) members appointed by the City of Council. EDAC membership is not limited to Residents of
El Segundo however, non-residents should represent a business actively engaged in the City of E1
Segundo. The purpose of the EDAC requires that its members represent a broad and diverse
cross section of business and residents including but not limited to the following areas and/or
organizations:
0 Real Estate Development
o Smoky Hollow
Retail and Restaurant
0 Hotel
0 Commercial Real Estate
O Manufacturing (Large &Mid size)
4 Aerospace
* High Growth/Technology
0 Fortune 100
@ Chamber of Commerce
The City Council shall appoint two (2) members of the City Council to serve as liaison members
to the City Council and shall have no voting rights.
Section I - Selection of members
The City of El Segundo shall advertise and solicit applications to fill any vacant position
that might occur. After the application period has closed the Chair and two (2) members
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of the EDAC shall review the applications with the sole purpose of making
recommendation for selection to the Mayor and members of the City Council. The City
Council shall make final selection and appointments.
Section II - Term of Office
Term of office shall be three (3) years.At the completion of a member's term, a
member may request to be re-appointed as follows:
1. If the member has completed an odd-numbered term (i.e., first term, third term,
etc.), at the completion of such term,the member's seat is vacated and the
member may request to be reappointed by EDAC,with the reappointment to be
approved by a majority vote.
2. If the member has completed an even-numbered term (i.e., second term, fourth
term, etc.) at the completion of such term,the member's seat is vacated and the
individual must apply for a new appointment and be appointed by the City
Council.
Section III - Compensation
EDAC members shall serve without compensation
Section IV- Removal
Members are expected to attend all meetings. When any member has three or more
absences in a 12 month-period, the EDAC shall forward this information to the City
Council for review and possible removal of the member.
ARTICLE V- MEETINGS
All meetings shall be open and public pursuant to the Government Code of the State of California.
Section I - Regular Meetings
Regular meetings of the Board Shall be monthly, meeting on the third Wednesday at
4:30 PM
Section II - Special Meetings
Special Meetings of the Board may be held at any time upon the call of the Chairman or by
a majority of the voting members or the City Council following at least 48 hours notice to
each member. The Chairman or a majority of the EDAC shall determine the time and
place of the Special Meeting.
Section III - Study Sessions/Workshops/Seminars
The EDAC may be convened as a whole or as a committee of the whole in the same
manner as prescribed for the calling of a special meeting for the purpose of holding a
study session,workshop or attending a seminar provided that no official action will be
taken and no quorum shall be required.
Section IV-Annual Meeting
There shall be an annual meeting of the EDAC at the regular meeting in January of each
year.
Section V- Quorum
Eight members of the EDAC shall constitute ar ouorurn. A quorum is necessary for
action by the EDAC
Section VI - Voting
Each member shall have one vote.
Section VII - Meeting Procedures
Except as otherwise provided by these Bylaws or City Council Resolutions the EDAC will
follow the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order for the orderly conduct of meetings.
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
Officers of the EDAC shall be a Chairman, a Vice Chairman and a Secretary who shall serve at the
pleasure of the EDAC. Term of office shall be for one (1) year. Duties of the officers shall
conform to the regular parliamentary duties as set for by Robert's Rues of Order. Revised, unless
otherwise stated.
Section I - Chairman
The Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the EDAC
Section 11 - Vice-Chairman
During the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall
perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chairman. The Vice
Chairman shall succeed the Chairman if he/she vacates the office before the term expires.
A new Vice Chairman shall be elected at the next regular meeting.
Section III - Secretary
The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of all actions of the EDAC.
Section IV- Duties of the Economic Development Advisory Council
It is intended that the EDAC shall be an advisory body to the City Council. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City Council or the
administrative staff of the City in their supervision or authority over property or
personnel under their jurisdictions.
ARTICLE VII - OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Section I - Minutes
Minutes of all meetings shall be prepared and maintained with the EDAC records. Copies
shall be distributed to each EDAC Member, City Council Member and to the City Clerk.
Section 11 - Distribution of Documents
Preparation and distribution of EDAC documents to the members, City Council and City
Clerk shall be the responsibility of a designated employee as identified by the City
Manager.
ARTICLE VIII - CONDUCT OF MEMBERS
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Section I - Personal
EDAC members shall make no personal commitment to speak on behalf of the EDAC
without majority approval.
Section II - Conflict of Interest
Members of the EDAC shall abstain from participating in any matter to come before the
EDAC in which he or she has any direct or indirect economic interest. Should conflict of
interest exist, the EDAC member shall remove himself/herself from discussions and
abstain from voting. A yearly Conflict of Interest Statement shall be filed with the City
Clerk.
ARTICLE IX-ASSISTANCE OF STAFF
The City Manager of the City of El Segundo shall provide the EDAC with such information and
staff assistance as the EDAC may from time to time request subject to the limitations imposed by
the City Council. The staff member designated by the City Manager shall attend meetings of the
EDAC and submit such reports as said EDAC may request and as deemed necessary or desirable,
subject to limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE X-AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws as well as any operating procedures may be amended by simple majority of those
voting at any legal meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) meeting
subject to approval by the City Council
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) on August 15,
2018
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the El Segundo City Council on September 4, 2018
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. 5101 was duly passed, approved and adopted by said City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 4th day of September, 2018, approved and signed by the
Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Boyles, Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, Council Member Brann, Council
Member Pimentel, and Council Member Nicol
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this day of October,
2018.
bM',�
Tr y Weaver, City Clerk
of the City of EI Segundo,
California