2019 Dec 03 - CC MINCLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL — CANCELLED
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3,2019-6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 6:00 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor George Lopez, Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Brann
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Captain Bermudez, introduced New Police Officer, Patrick Sloey
b) Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, proclaiming the Annual Holiday
Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
c) Proclamation read by Council Member Pimentel, proclaiming Candy Cane Lane
Opening, December 14 through December 23, 2019
d) Announcement by Kara Baldino, inviting students (31d — 12th grade) to sign up for
the Young Americans Performing Arts Workshop to be held January 10-13, 2020
at the EI Segundo High School Performing Arts Center. Also invited the
Community to the show following the Workshop on the 12th and 13th. Tickets are
$10.00 — students and $12.00 — adults.
e) Presentation by Rod Spackman, Manager — Policy, Government and Public
Affairs and Jeff Wilson, Senior Representative — Policy, Government & Public
Affairs, Chevron, USA Inc., regarding fenceline monitoring devices for tracking
emissions/air pollution leaks at the refinery. Residents can check the status on
the following two websites; elsegundo1180.com and scaqmd.org/rule1180. The
community is invited to attend an informational session to be held on Thursday,
December 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Joslyn Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Brann -
Present
Council Member Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Nicol -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Mr. Ball, commented on (short term rentals) STR's regarding property zoned as R3 and
R4 and the ability of these properties to become a STR host.
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Stephanie Sosa, commented on AB 1482, its effect on residents and asked the Council
to consider an Urgency Ordinance to assist residents.
Wendy Appel, resident, commented on AB 1482, its effect on residents and asked the
Council to consider an Urgency Ordinance to assist residents.
Tamara Kcehowski, resident, commented on AB 1482, its effect on residents and asked
the Council to consider an Urgency Ordinance to assist residents.
Adolfo Mueller, resident, commented on AB 1482, its effect on residents and asked the
Council to consider an Urgency Ordinance to assist residents.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, commented on the effect AB 1482 is having on our
residents. Council discussed, commented, asked questions and decided to hold a
Special meeting to discuss an Urgency Ordinance.
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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 Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to approve the order
of the agenda. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to pull item
#B3. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to
approve agenda order and waive full reading of Ordinances and Resolutions by title
only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2019.
2, Approve Warrant Numbers 3028738 through 3028875 and 9001193 through
9001193 on Register No. 4a in the total amount of $547,400.15 and Wire
Transfers from 11/11/19 through 11/17/19 in the total amount of $2,271,387.57.
Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers.
3. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIRSZTUK
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4. Approve continuing budget appropriations totaling $1,866,682.00 from Fiscal
Year 2018-2019 to Fiscal Year 2019-2020, thereby amending the Fiscal Year
2019-2020 adopted budget.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol Consent
Agenda items 1, 2, and 4. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
3. Approve the proposed City Council meeting calendar for the year 2020, which
includes recommending a summer recess from July 17th — August 4th
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol
approving the 2020 Council Meeting Calendar. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Conduct a public hearing to establish a $110.60 annual fee for a Street Vendor
Permit to be incorporated into the City's Master Fee Schedule.
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing regarding
establishing a $110.60 annual fee for a Street Vendor Permit to be incorporated into the
City's Master Fee Schedule.
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.
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
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, read by title only:
RESOLUTON NO. 5193
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR
STREET VENDOR PERMIT.
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MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Brann
approving Resolution No. 5193. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. Continue the potential first reading/introduction of a Zone Text Amendment
creating a pilot program to allow and regulate Short -Term Rentals in the City's
residential zoning districts through a Short-term Rental Permit process to the
January 21, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Council discussion
Council consensus to continue the potential first reading/introduction of a Zone Text
Amendment regarding Short Term Rentals to the January 21, 2020 City Council
meeting.
7. Receive and file the City's third annual customer satisfaction survey results that
were conducted with residents and businesses which were based on the Net
Promoter Score (NPS) methodology and part of the City's strategic work plan.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, introduced and answered questions on the item.
John D. Dickey, President, Quality Solutions, Inc., gave a presentation to Council,
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, answered Council questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:
& Approval of $15,000.00 Fiscal Year 2019-2020 General Fund Budget
appropriation for professional services to conduct single -use plastics survey of
residents and businesses as recommended by the Environmental Committee.
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director and Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Environmental
Committee Chairperson, reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving
$15,000.00 Fiscal Year 2019-2020 General Fund Budget appropriation for professional
services to conduct single -use plastics survey of residents and businesses as
recommended by the Environmental Committee. MOTION FAILED BY VOICE VOTE.
1/4 YES Boyles NO Brann Nicol Pimentel Pirsztuk
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Council consensus directing staff to draft an Ordinance requiring businesses to
distribute plastic straws and plastic ware/utensils upon request. Council would also like
more context around a survey or a mechanism to hear from businesses and residents
and possibly a broader ban of single use plastics.
9. Library Board of Trustees requests authorization to oppose publisher policies
implementing waiting periods before public libraries can purchase more than one
copy of newly released eBooks.
Sara Whelan, Library Board of Trustees President and Kristina Kora-Beckman,
Librarian, reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Library Board of Trustees requests authorization to oppose publisher policies
implementing waiting periods before public libraries can purchase more than one copy
of newly released eBooks and sign a statement on equitable public access to eBooks
from the Urban Libraries Council. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Reminded the community that the VSAP interactive
Demo Center is up and running at the George E Gordon clubhouse now until December
21st. The center is open Tuesday — Friday from 11:00 am — 8:00 pm and Saturday's
from 11:00 am — 5:00 PM. Encouraged everyone to check out the Demo Center!
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Pimentel — Passed
Councilmember Nicol — Invited the community to the quarterly Hyperion Council
meeting on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30 PM in the Friends of the Library room at
the Public Library.
Councilmember Brann — Stated an observation he has made regarding Sacramento and
the new governor with his "one size fits all" legislation. Dr. Brann mentioned residential
properties east of PCH and encouraged the Council to get in front of the situation before
Sacramento requires the City to do so. Commented on the boundaries of EI Segundo
and how they look, dismal and ugly in his opinion.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Thanked all involved in the ESVP volunteer luncheon and
announced Chin Chins and The Butcher, The Baker and Cappuccino Maker are now
open at the Arc Light Theater location, next to Jackson's.
Mayor Boyles — A win for Council of Governments (COG) where they were able to get
Metro to acknowledge the Park Place Project as a legitimate use for Measure M funds,
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congratulated Ken Berkman, Public Work's Director and the City Manager, Scott Mitnick
for their part in the success, mentioned Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5th in the
plaza, Chamber Mixer following at Citizens Bank and reminded the community to come
out to the parade on Sunday, December 8tH
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Passed
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — The next Council meeting will be
held on December 17th, stated he will meet with Council to set up a Special meeting
regarding an Urgency Ordinance and clarified Candy Cane Lane opens on Saturday,
December 14tH
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Wendy Appel, resident, commented on the possibility of an Urgency Ordinance
regarding AB 1482.
Seth Lewis, resident, commented on AB 1482 and how an Urgency Ordinance could
possibly help residents facing eviction.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:29 PM
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Tracy Weaver, y Clerk
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