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2020 Jan 21 - CC MINCLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL — CANCELLED
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk at 6:00 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Nicol
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Marsha Hansen, EI Segundo Chamber of Commerce, CEO and Sheila Fowler,
Chair of the Board announced this year's parade winners.
a) Julie Todd, City of EI Segundo Senior Librarian, invited the community to "Library
After Dark" on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the EI Segundo
Library, with Photographer Henry Diltz and Designer John Van Hamersveld.
b) Police Chief Bill Whalen introduced new EI Segundo Police Officer, David
Perlich.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles - Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk - 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)
Trevor Jones, resident, commented on DR Horton dispute and the impact it has had on
their lives.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, commented on the DR Horton communication and stated
to clarify, the City continues to communicate with DR Horton, and however, the City had
no role in the sale of homes and Mr. Jones transaction. The City has an approved
agreement with DR Horton, however, DR Horton is seeking to amend the agreement.
The process has been lengthy and is hoping the item will go before the Planning
Commission in February and to Council in March. In the meantime, the City has been
looking at interim options to resolve the issues.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
A. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
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MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
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.
Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2019 and
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2020 and January 14, 2020,
2, Approve Warrant Numbers 3029136 through 3029254 and 9001235 through
9001241 on Register No. 6a in the total amount of $933,722.36 and Wire
Transfers from 12/09/2019 through 12/15/2019 in the total amount of
$3,210,681.93. Approve Warrant Numbers 3029255 through 3029390 and
9001242 through 9001243 on Register No. 6b in the total amount of $403,899.59
and Wire Transfers from 12/16/2019 through 12/22/2019 in the total amount of
$47,914.09. Approve Warrant Numbers 3029391 through 3029461 on Register
No. 6c in the total amount of $348,280.26 and Wire Transfers from 12/23/2019
through 12/29/2019 in the total amount of $368,237.76. Approve Warrant
Numbers 3029462 through 3029538 on Register No. 7a in the total amount of
$289,137.79 and Wire Transfers from 12/30/2019 through 1/5/2020 in the total
amount of $709,843.82. Approve Warrant Numbers 3029539 through 3029590
and 9001244 through 9001280 on Register No. 7b in the total amount of
$240,046.11 and Wire Transfers from 1/6/2020 through 1/12/2020 in the total
amount of $2,673,775.79. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to award a standard Professional
Services Agreement No. 5842 to MNS Engineers, Inc., in a form approved by the
City Attorney, for design services for the EI Segundo Boulevard Improvements in
the amount of $448,773.00 and authorize an additional $16,227.00 for design
related contingences. Project No. ENG 20-01.
(Fiscal Impact: $465,000.00; $223,000.00 from Prop C Local Return,
$241,500.00 from Measure M Local Return)
4. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1612 to require food and
beverage providers implement an "upon -request" policy for single use, plastic
straws, stirrers and utensils. Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, the proposed Ordinance is categorically exempt from
further review as a Class 7 exemption (14 CFR § 15307; Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), because the Ordinance is
intended to reduce the amount of waste generated from single -use plastic
products.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,000.00)
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5. Approve and authorize the City Manager to award a standard Public Works
Contract No. 5843 to Henkels & McCoy, Inc., in a form approved by the City
Attorney, for the Fiber Optic Vault Lid Replacement Project in the amount of
$127,102.29 and approve an additional $19,000.00 for construction related
contingences. Project No. PW19-08.
(Fiscal Impact: $146,102.29)
6. Approve and authorize the City Manager to award a standard Public Works
Contract No 5844 to Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company, (in the amount of
$217,400.00 and $53,740.00 for additional work and construction related
contingences) and AKM Consulting Engineers Agreement No. 5845 (in the
amount of $23,970.00 and $2,400.00 for inspection related contingences), in a
from approved by the City Attorney, for construction and inspection for the
Walnut Avenue Drainage and Street Improvement Project. Project No. PW 19-
09.
(Fiscal Impact: 297,510.00 as adopted in budget)
7. Accept as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder's Office for the EI Segundo Boulevard On -Street
Parking Pilot Project. Project No. PW 19-15.
(Fiscal Impact: $74,988.00 — Smoky Hollow Parking In -Lieu)
8. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1611 to amend Section
8-4-3 of the EI Segundo Municipal Code to set citywide speed limits pursuant to
the City of EI Segundo Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Zoning.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a three year agreement,
Agreement No. 5846, with Innovative Interfaces, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, to provide online catalog services (Sierra, Encore, Content Cafe and
SIP2) at a flat rate, as well as to provide remote hosting of the Library's catalog
and customer data.
(Fiscal Impact: $68,111.39 for FY2019-20; $179,151.95 over three (3) years)
10. Approve and authorize the City Manager, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, Contract No. 5847 with Robert Half International, Inc. (dba Officeteam
and Accountemps) for technical consulting, business analysis, project
management and administrative services for the Information Systems
Department.
(Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00)
11. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIRSZTUK
12. Adopt and approve City exam plan for Police Sergeant promotional examination
and authorize City Manager (Personnel Officer or designee) to make necessary
changes to effectuate the Police Sergeant promotional examination plan.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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13. Adopt Resolution No. 5198 amending amend Senior Lifeguard salary Step 1
through Step 6 on the part-time/hourly classification salary schedule; approve the
correction of the Senior Lifeguard Salary on the Part-Time/Hourly
Classifications Salary Schedule, adopt the Resolution amending the Part-
Time/Hourly Classifications Salary Schedule, authorize the City Manager and/or
Finance Director to take budgetary actions consistent with the adoption of the
amended salary schedule and authorize the Finance Director to make
appropriate changes.
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol
approving Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
PULLED ITEMS:
11, Adopt Resolution to revise City observed holiday table to include the third
Monday in February (President's Day).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
David Serrano, Human Resources Director, answered Council questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5197 revising City observed holiday table to include the third Monday in
February (President's Day); amending Administrative Code Section 1A2.139 and
authorize City Manager to make necessary operational changes to effectuate City
recognized holidays. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Introduction of proposed ESMC text amendments related to accessory dwelling
units in all residential zones. This action is statutorily exempt from further
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California
Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14
California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.), because it involves the
adoption of an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units in a single-family or
multifamily residential zone to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and
65852.2 of the Government Code as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public
Resources Code, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15282(h).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing
regarding proposed ESMC text amendments related to accessory dwelling units in all
residential zones.
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.
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Sam Lee, Planning, Building and Safety Director and Gregg McClain, Planning
Manager, gave a presentation and answered questions on the item.
Public Comments: None
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1613
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLINGS UNITS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW
Council Member Pimentel introduced the item. Second reading and possible adoption is
scheduled for the regular meeting of the City Council on February 4, 2020.
15. Continue the public hearing regarding a Zone Text Amendment to create 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 regular City Council
meeting of February 4, 2020. The proposed project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Class 6 (Information Collection) (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15306), because it
involves creating a regulatory process for a use in the Residential zoning districts
for a limited time.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk stated this was the time and place to continue a Public Hearing
regarding a Zone Text Amendment to create a pilot program to allow and regulate
Short -Term Rentals in the City's residential zoning districts through a Short-term Rental
Permit process.
Public Hearing to be continued to the regular City Council meeting of February 4, 2020.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
16. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a successor agreement no.
5848 with the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority SBRPCA to
continue to provide the City emergency police and fire dispatch services.
(Fiscal Impact: None for FY2019-2020)
Police Chief Whalen and Fire Chief Donovan and SBRPCA Executive Director, Erick
Lee gave a presentation and answered Council questions on the item.
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Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to
approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a successor agreement with the South
Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (SBRPCA). MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Pimentel — Attended the LA County Sanitation District meeting and
reported back EI Segundo's robust recycling numbers for the Cal Recycle program.
Reported and updated COG and LAWA report will be forthcoming next month
concerning various departments.
Councilmember Nicol — Announced the City's new Website launches on January 28,
2020.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Commented on the upcoming Website launch.
Mayor Boyles — Absent
I. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Briefly commented on Sacramento and the
ever changing housing legislation.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Will work with the City Attorney
and strategize on how to respond to Mr. Jones communication regarding Waypointe
(DR Horton). Gave a brief update on upcoming Agenda items.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
ADJOURNMENT at 7:57 PM
Tracy Weaair, City Clerk
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