2019 Sep 17 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 — 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 5:04 PM due to a lack quorum at 4:00 PM,
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Brann -
Present
Council Member Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Nicol -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, explained to Council the new procedure under Section A of
the Agenda for the 6:00 PM meeting.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor 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):
Sara Vares Augusto v. L.A. County Metropolitan Transit Authority et al.
(Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 683243)
Adjourned at 5:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 6:00 PM
INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a) Commendation read by Council Member Nicol and presented to Ms. Houghton,
honoring her 100th Birthday.
b) Recognition to the ES Little League and ES Softball Summer 2019 All-star
Teams by Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director.
c) Recognition by Randy Collins, Emergency Manager Coordinator, Amiel Farnam,
Emergency Management Intern and Battalion Chief Lee to the Amateur Radio
Club.
d) Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk proclaiming the "Fair on
Richmond." The event sponsored by Kiwanis Club is on Saturday, September 21,
2019.
f) Announcement by Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, regarding the LA Street
Festival September 20 — 21, 2019.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
Council Member Brann
Council Member Pimentel
Council Member Nicol
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Jack Axelrod, resident, commented on items of concern.
Michelle Keldorf, resident, commented on item #C14.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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This is the time for City Council to: a) make changes to the agenda; b) remove items
from the consent calendar for individual consideration; or (c) rearrange the order of the
agenda.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ORDER AND WAIVE FULL READING
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to pull
Consent Calendar items #7 and #11 for further review/clarification and read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019.
2. Approve Warrant Numbers 3027523 through 3027610 and 9001070 through
9001070 on Register No. 23a in the total amount of $610,187.52 and Wire
Transfers from 8/19/19 through 8/25/19 in the total amount of $2,347,452.72.
Approve Warrant Numbers 3027611 through 3027704 and 9001070 through
9001070 on Register No. 23b in the total amount of $221,435.05 and Wire
Transfers from 8/26/19 through 9/1/19 in the total amount of $659,654.70.
Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers.
3. Accept as complete the Holly Valley Playground Project, Project No. PW 18-33.
(Fiscal Impact: $127,593.50)
4. Accept as complete the Downtown Landscape Lighting Project, Project No. PW
18-24.
(Fiscal Impact: $159,977.25)
5. Authorize City Manager to sign a 3 -year (with an option to renew for two years)
Professional Services Agreement No. 5778, for financial auditing services with
White, Nelson, Diehl and Evans LLP (WNDE).
(Fiscal Impact: $59,770.00 in 2019/2020, $59,770.00 in 2020/2021 and
$61,033.00 in 2021/2022.
6. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1590, amending EI Segundo
Municipal Code, and deleting residency requirement of the City Manager.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
8, Adopt Resolution No. 5164 approving an ICMA Retirement Corporation
Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust 401(a) program, appoint Director of
Finance as City's Plan Administrator and authorize Plan Administrator to
execute documents to implement the Program.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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9. Adopt Resolution No. 5165 adopting the September 2019 City of El Segundo
Emergency Operations Plan.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
10, Adopt Resolution No. 5166 approving the Contract Amendment with California
Public Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS") for Classic Safety and
Classic Miscellaneous Management -Confidential non -represented employees to
increase non -represented employee's contribution towards CalPERS retirement
costs.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
11, PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to approve
Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS. -
7. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal
Code to allow delegation of the City Manager's signature authority.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Dr. Brann commented on the item and asked questions of Scott Mitnick, City Manager,
regarding the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to approve
Ordinance No. 1591. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES: Boyles Nicol
Pimentel NO: Brann Pirsztuk
11. Approve VSP employee vision plan insurance purchase through USI Brokerage
pool purchasing program and authorize City Manager (or designee) to sign VSP
vision services application/Agreement No. 5780.
(Fiscal Impact: Annual $54,600.00 in FY 2019-20 which is an increase of
$4,200.00 from prior year annual cost of $50,400.00)
Dr. Brann pulled the item to commend the Human Resources Department.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to approve VSP
employee vision plan insurance and authorize City Manager (or designee) to sign VSP
vision services application/Agreement No. 5780. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Continue public hearing regarding introduction of an Ordinance amending the EI
Segundo Municipal Code to establish a public art requirement or in -lieu fee
(otherwise known as a "Percent for Arts" fee) and a Cultural Development Fund.
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to continue a Public Hearing regarding
introduction of an Ordinance amending the EI Segundo Municipal Code to establish a
public art requirement or in -lieu fee (otherwise known as a "Percent for Arts" fee) and a
Cultural Development Fund.
Public hearing to be continued to regular City Council of October 15, 2019,
13. Conduct a public hearing regarding the annual update to the Master Fee
Schedule and amend current fees and service charges and various other
amendments to City of EI Segundo Fee Schedule; this does not include water
rate fees, sewer rate fees and development impact fees. (Fiscal Impact: potential
additional revenue for FY 2019-20 of $130,000.00)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing regarding
the annual update to the Master Fee Schedule and amend current fees and service
charges and various other amendments to City of EI Segundo Fee Schedule; this does
not include water rate fees, sewer rate fees and development impact fees.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
no written communication has been received in the City Clerk's office.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director and Juliana Demers, Revenue Manager, reported and
answered questions on the item.
Public Comments: None
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to close the
public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5167
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR RECOVERING COST INCURRED FROM PROVIDING
VARIOUS CITY SERVICES.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles adopting Resolution
No. 5167, amending the Block Party and Special Event fees, these fees will not change
and will remain as is. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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14. Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed FY 2019-2020 Operating
Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit,
General Fund Reserve Policy, and Economic Uncertainty Reserve Policy.
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing regarding
approving the proposed FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement
Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, General Fund Reserve Policy and
Economic Uncertainty Reserve Policy.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation and answered questions.
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, answered Council questions.
Council Discussion on CIP
Council consensus to withdraw the Acacia Park and Pool project and move forward with
the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation (removing the pool and
restrooms and upgrading the park only). This recommendation will free up
$1,000,000.00, Council was in consensus to use the funds for the Plunge renovation.
Council consensus to approve the upgrade/replacement of windows at City Hall.
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Joe Lillio, Finance Manager, answered Council
questions regarding the requested City Hall Security measures.
Public Comments: None
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5168
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019-2020 FINAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2019-2020 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5168. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES: Boyles Nicol
Pirsztuk NO: Brann Pimentel
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MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to
approve the General Fund Reserve Policy. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1
YES: Boyles Nicol Pimentel Pirsztuk NO: Brann
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to approve
Economic Uncertainty Reserve Policy. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS - None
E. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS - None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Stated the Clerk's Office is finalizing Community
Outreach meeting dates and times for the March 2020 elections in regards to Los
Angeles County now running our Municipal Elections and a new LA County
voting system. Announced Mona Shilling, Deputy City Clerk, will be at the
October 1, 2019 meeting.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Pimentel — Passed
Councilmember Nicol — Invited the Community to attend the Hyperion Plant
quarterly meetings, held at the Friends of Library Room, EI Segundo Public
Library, the meeting was established for the residents to attend and have their
voice heard regarding the plant. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4,
2019 at 6:30 PM. Mr. Nicol commended the Fire Department on their recent
Pancake Breakfast held at the Fire Station.
Councilmember Brann — Commented on a Daily Breeze article, which highlights
historical items, was regarding the development of EI Segundo's Recreation
and Parks Department, and stated the article was interesting. Announced
longtime resident, John Gutt, had passed away and asked all to keep the family
in your prayers.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Passed
Mayor Boyles — Announced the LA Kings will partner with USC's Keck Medical
Center and Myers Sports Institute. The LA Kings will host EI Segundo's
Champions of Business on the ice! Attended a SCAG transportation meeting and
mentioned LAX annual passenger pass through will be 127 million by 2045.
Commented on the newly formed Smokey Hollow Breakfast Club that was held
last week and attended by approximately 30 businesses. Attended the
EI Segundo Children's Hospital Auxiliary event and attended the Next Trucking
Open House.
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J. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Gave an update on housing bills that will affect
El Segundo, there were four (4) bills that will directly affect the city; processing
ADU's will go from 120 days to 60 days, lot size can no longer be considered
regarding placement of an ADU, two (2) ADU's are now allowed (regular ADU's
and Junior ADU's on a property and garage conversions are now allowed. This is
a brief summary of the bills that passed. Mr. Hensley expressed his concerns on
how the bills will affect the City and the ability of the City to execute the bills.
K. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER - Mentioned staff will follow-up on
the age of the vault covers mentioned during the budget discussion. Invited the
community to check out website for upcoming events in the city and let Council
know of upcoming items for future agendas.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
ADJOURNMENT at 8:39 PM in Memory of John Gutt.
Tracy VWea4r, City Clerk
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