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2019 Dec 17 - CC MINCLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 — 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 4PM ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles Present Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present Council Member Dr. 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 Trever and Judy Jones spoke regarding D.R. Horton and related to the current law suit and the effect it has with closing their escrow to move into their new home 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 — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -2- matters. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -1- matter 1. Performance Review Position: City Manager Adjourned at 05:55PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 1 of 9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 6:OOPM INVOCATION — Father Alexi Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Pimentel SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a) Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, proclaiming the Annual Community Christmas Dinner, December 25, 2019, Director Recreation and Parks, Meredith Petit accepted the Proclamation. b) Commendation read by Council Member Nicol for ESVP of the Year, Dick Wyckoff, Chief Whalen said a few words, Dick Wyckoff accepted the Commendation. c) Presentation — Outgoing Councilmember Dr. Don Brann Mayor Boyles spoke and presented plaque. Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk spoke. Council Member Pimentel spoke. Council Member Nicol spoke. Marsha Hanson, Chamber of Commerce spoke and presented a gift basket. Scott Huston, West Basin spoke and presented a Commendation. Jennifer LaMarque representative from Janice Hahn's Office presented a Commendation. City Manager Scott Mitnick spoke on behalf of the Executive staff and staff, presented a certificate from assembly member Burke. Former Mayor Fuentes spoke. Former Mayor Jacobson spoke. EI Segundo resident, Ron Swanson spoke. Council Member Dr. Don Brann spoke. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 2 of 9 ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles Present Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present Council Member Dr. Brann Present Council Member Pimentel Present Council Member Nicol Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) El Segundo resident Ron Swanson reflected on years past and positive future moving forward. Del Aire resident Jessica Dola, spoke regarding Transportation Grant Funding for improvement to the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. Del Aire resident Richard Retchman spoke in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement to the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. Del Aire resident John Koppelman spoke in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement of the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. Del Aire resident Hueo Gorman in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement of the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. Former Mayor Suzanne Fuentes in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement of the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. EI Segundo resident Tracy Zarneke spoke in favor of Item #11, Ordinance related to "upon -request" policy for single use, plastic straws, stirrers and utensils. EI Segundo resident Sarah Brockhaus spoke in favor of Item #11, Ordinance related to "upon -request" policy for single use, plastic straws, stirrers and utensils. Also in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement of the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. EI Segundo resident Maro Ingle resident spoke in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement of the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with Greenway EI Segundo resident Corrie Zupo spoke in favor of Item #11, Ordinance related to "upon -request" policy for single use, plastic straws, stirrers and utensils. Also in favor of the Transportation Grant Funding for improvement of the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with a Greenway. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 3 of 9 CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) City Manager Scott Mitnick responded to City Council questions related to the Transportation Grant Funding application for improvement to the boarder of the City of EI Segundo and Del Aire with Greenway. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 B. CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 1. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2019. 2. Approve Warrant Numbers 3028876 through 3028943 and 9001194 through 9001195 on Register No. 4b in the total amount of $531,676.97 and Wire Transfers from 11/1/19 through 11/24/19 in the total amount of $641,018.07. Approve Warrant Numbers 3028944 through 3029021 and 9001196 through 9001198 on Register No. 5a in the total amount of $356,636.55 and Wire Transfers from 11/25/19 through 12/01/19 in a total amount of $494,176.92. Approve Warrant Numbers 3029022 through 3029135 and 9001199 through 9001234 on Register No. 5b and Wire Transfers from 12/02/19 through 12/08/19 in total amount of $219,465.53. 3. Approve an amendment no. 5346C to extend the Prosum Technology Services Agreement Number 5346 for citywide informational technology technical consulting services, to March 31, 2021 for a total amount not to exceed $1,800,000. 4. Approve revisions to the job specification for the Maintenance Craftsworker position within the Recreation and Parks Department to include a performance examination as a component of the selection process, update the position title to Park Facilities Maintenance Technician, and revise duties as applicable. 5. Approve reclassification of Librarian II to Senior Librarian, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 4 of 9 6. Award a Five -Year Public Works Maintenance Contract no. 5841 to Downstream Services, Inc. for the Pump Stations Maintenance and On -Call Repair Services, Project No. PW 19-25. 7. Award a standard Public Works Contract no 5839 to R.E. Schultz for the Washington Park Playground Project, in the amount of $298,493, Project No. PW 19-29. 8. Adopt a resolution no. 5195 approving and authorizing changes to the City's medical premiums to CalPERS for EI Segundo NonPERS Elected Officials, included within the EI Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association, and approve out-of-pocket reimbursement for medical contribution. 9. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIRSZTUK MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 PULLED ITEMS: 9. Resolution to support City's application for an SB 2 Grant from State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. Planning Manager Gregg McClain answered Council questions Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only RESOLUTION NO. 5194 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of EI Segundo authorizing application for, and receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to approve resolution no. 5194 to support City's application for SB 2 Grant from State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 10. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineering and Traffic Survey and introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Section 8-4-3 of the EI Segundo Municipal Code to set Citywide Speed Limits Pursuant to the Survey. Director Public Works, Ken Berkman presented MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 5 of 9 Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only RESOLUTION NO. 5196 A Resolution adopting the September 2019 City of EI Segundo Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Zoning and authorizing the City Manager to take any actions necessary to effectuate the survey. MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving resolution XXXX to approved Engineering and Traffic Survey and authorizing the City Manager to take any action necessary to effectuate the survey. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANAMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 ORDINANCE NO. 1611 An Ordinance amending EI Segundo Municipal Code Section 8-4-3 to declare a prima facie or maximum speed limit greater than 25 miles per hour on certain streets Mayor Boyles introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and potential adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on January 21, 2020. 11. Introduce an ordinance amending the EI Segundo Municipal Code to require food and beverage providers implement an "upon -request" policy for single use, plastic straws, stirrers and utensils. Director Public Works, Ken Berkman presented Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 1612 An Ordinance amending EI Segundo Municipal Code Title 5 to require an "Upon Request" Policy for plastic straws, stirrers and utensils Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and potential adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on January 21, 2020. E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: 12.Approve open the recruitment process for the positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards that expires in the year 2020. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 6 of 9 MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve open recruitment process for the positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards that expire in the year 2020. MONTION PASSED BY A UNANAMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK Reminded members of the Public to experience the new LA County voting system currently at the Recreation and Parks clubhouse for the remainder of this week. G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Pimentel — Acknowledged during the Holiday Season how much time and effort community members put in to help those less fortunate. Councilmember Nicol — Congratulated staff on a wonderful Tree Lighting experience. Congratulated the 1200 block of East Acacia on Candy Cane Lane opening on Saturday night. Special thanks Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk for assisting Santa Clause. Encourages all in the Community to spread the Christmas cheer. Wish all fellow Council Members a wonderful New Year. Councilmember Brann — Merry Christmas and great holidays to everybody. Thanked everyone for the recognition. Thanked the Council believes great strides will be made going forward and appreciate all their time and effort. Will be a great year in 2020 and Happy New Year to everyone. Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Thanked Council Member Dr. Brann for all his service, he will be missed. Thanked Director of Recreation and Parks Meredith Petit and her team for a wonderful Tree Lighting event. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 7 of 9 Wanted to thank all the residents on the 1200 block of Acacia and all the residents who live in the area. Had the joy of riding on Santa's Sleigh on Monday. Thanked Kiwanis and El Segundo Police Department. It was fun seeing all the kids' faces and brings joy to the season, remember to be kind, generous and respect everyone. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year. Mayor Boyles — Commended the Chamber of Commerce for the Christmas Parade. 13. Approve the annual request of Mr. S. Claus for variances from the Municipal Code. MOTION by Council Member Dr. Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pirsztuk to grant annual request from Mr. S. Claus for variances from the Municipal Code. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANAMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5//0 I In honor of former Mayor Gordon Stephens who passed away December 6, 2019. Mr. Stephens served two terms on the City Council from April 16, 1968 to April 21, 1070 as Council Member; April 21, 1970 to April 18, 1972 as Mayor and April 18, 1972 to March 9, 1976 as Council Member. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. None 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- andlor conferring with the City Attorney on potential andlor existing litigation; andlor discussing matters covered under MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 8 of 9 Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) ADJOURNMENT 7:50PM ,��,l'' Mona . �'I�iliit�q...wDt�puty Cl I`r11...m. w„_.w,.... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019 PAGE 9 of 9