2020 May 19 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 — 4:00 PM
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 4:01 PM
Mayor Boyles
Present via teleconferencing
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Nicol
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Giroux
Present via teleconferencing
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
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 (Government Code
§54956-9(d)(1).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
1. Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
2. Initiation of litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4))
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code § 54957(a))
Consultation with: City Manager Scott Mitnick, Fire Chief Chris Donovan, Police Chief
Bill Whalen and City Attorney Mark Hensley
Adjourned at 5:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:02 PM
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF. ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Boyles
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present via teleconferencing
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Nicol -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Giroux -
Present via teleconferencing
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, read email comments into the record received prior to
the meeting due to Safer at Home restrictions.
Katie Hazelrigg, resident, asking Council's consideration to open up local/small non-
essential businesses with properly balanced precautions.
Nick Goffi, resident, commented on item #D9(d), in support of outdoor dining for local
restaurants.
Suzanne MacKusick, resident, commented on item #D9(d), supporting the use of public
right of ways for outdoor dining.
Rob Rubens, R6 Distillery owner, commented on item #D9(d), in support of outdoor
dining for local restaurants and the use of public right of ways.
Neil Cadman, resident and Deluca Pasta owner, commented on item #139(d), in favor of
creatively crafting attempts to save local restaurants and downtown businesses,
including retail.
Anonymous, El Segundo business owner, commented on item #D9(d), in support of
outdoor dining, but not at the expense of the community's health.
Zach Lyall and Riley Moritz, Richmond Bar & Grill owners, asked several questions
regarding item #D9(d) and offered to get involved and help the City move forward.
Kristian Krieger, Tavern on Main owner, commented on item #D9(d), in support of
outdoor dining for local restaurants and the use of public right of ways.
Collin Komae, commented on item #D9(d), in support of outdoor dining, however, would
like the City to consider temporarily closing down the right westbound lane for expanded
pedestrian access.
Clark Hare, commented on item #D9(d), in support of outdoor dining for local
restaurants.
Anne Conness, Sausal owner, commented on item #D9(d), in support of outdoor dining
for local restaurants and the use of public right of ways.
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Linda Marshall, LA Regional Census Center, reported updated information on the 2020
Census and stated EI Segundo has 69.7% response rate. To complete the Census, go
to www.2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Boy Scouts of America Troop 219 — Thank you video to all Essential
Employees.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to 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 May 5, 2020 and
Special City Council Minutes of May 7, 2020.
2. Approve Warrant Numbers 3031124 through 3031194 on Register No.
15a in the total amount of $191,923.01 and Wire Transfers from 4/27/20
through 5/03/20 in the total amount of $355,716.49. Approve Warrant
Numbers 3031195 through 3031289 on Register No. 15b in the total
amount of $436,225.71 and Wire Transfers from 5/04/20 through 5/10/20
in the total amount of $925,530.57. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit
checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. Suspend enforcement of "upon request policy for single -use, plastic
straws, stirrers and utensils" ordinance for 90 days due to COVID-19
pandemic and its impact on restaurants and food/beverage industry.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL.
5. Authorize City Manager to pre -pay City's unfunded annual liability to
California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) for CalPERS
Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21.
(Fiscal Impact: Savings of $367,875.00: $91,969.00 in FY 2019-20 and
$275,906.00 in FY 2020-21)
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6. Adopt Resolution No. 5211 approving continued participation in the
LosAngeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program by Entering into a Three -Year (3) Cooperation Agreement No.
5914 with the County of Los Angeles and authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for participation in
the LA Urban County CDBG Program.
(Fiscal Impact: Annually, the City receives approximately $55,000.00 in
federal Community Development Block Grant Funds from Los Angeles
County)
7. Adopt and approve the Police Lieutenant Examination plan and authorize
City Manager (Personnel Officer or designee) to make necessary changes
to effectuate the Police Lieutenant Examination plan.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol,
approving Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
4. Approve a one-year renewal agreement with City of Redondo Beach, and
in collaboration with cities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, for
operation of Beach Cities Transit (BCT) Line 109 for FY2020/2021.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving Agreement No. 5913. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS —
8. Continue public hearing of an ordinance adding a new Chapter 9 to Title 9
of EI Segundo Municipal Code to establish comprehensive regulations,
standards, and permit requirements for installation of wireless
communication facilities in public right-of-way and related Environmental
Assessment (EA -1189), and a resolution adopting regulations for small
wireless facilities in public rights-of-way to June 2, 2020 regular City
Council meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
(Ordinance and resolution are not a "project" within the meaning of
Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, because they have no potential for resulting in physical
change to the environment, directly or indirectly).
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Mayor Boyles stated this is the time and place to continue the public hearing to June 2,
2020.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
9. Ratify Revised COVID-19 Local Emergency Administrative Order No. 2
related to closure of City facilities and parks, including the re -opening of
The Lakes at EI Segundo Golf Course and certain other facilities; Adopt
Resolution for new greens and driving range fees for The Lakes at EI
Segundo Golf Course; Receive COVID-19 Local Emergency Update
Report; and direct staff to research expanding downtown dining/business
encroachment opportunities onto public right-of-way (sidewalks, streets,
alleys, etc.).
(Fiscal Impact: The revised order increases greens and driving fees for the
use of The Lakes at EI Segundo Golf Course to recover the City's General
Fund subsidies of operating the facility)
'There are four (4) recommendations associated with this item***
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item and reported on the Revised COVID-
19 Local Emergency Administrative Order No. 2 and the resolution for new greens and
driving range fees for The Lakes at EI Segundo Golf Course.
Action for Recommendation 1: (Ratify Admin. Order No. 2)
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to ratify the
Revised COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 2. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Action for Recommendation 2: (Approve resolution adopting new fees for The
Lakes at EI Segundo Golf Course)
RESOLUTION NO. 5212
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW RATES AND FEES FOR THE LAKES AT EL
SEGUNDO GOLF COURSE
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving Resolution No. 5212.. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE,
5/0
Discussion/Action for Recommendation 3: (COVID — 19 Local Emergency Update
Reports)
Chris Donovan, Fire Chief — COVED -19 update
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director — Recreation and Parks Services update,
including The Lakes at EI Segundo Golf Course
Melissa McCollum, Library Director - Library Services Update
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager — Economic Recovery Update/Efforts
Council asked questions/commented during each update.
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Discussion/Action for Recommendation 4: (research/criteria needed to assist all
businesses throughout El Segundo)
Council Discussion
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager and Mark Hensley,
City Attorney answered Council questions during discussion.
Council consensus directing staff to proceed with the following action items:
• Clear all hurdles for businesses; staff reach out/solicit local businesses to identify
needs, request plans/granular data on what is needed to re -open when given the
go-ahead, give staff the ability to accommodate reasonable plans/needs of
businesses to re -open.
• Write letter to Supervisor Hahn requesting variance assistance from Governor
Newsom to move into Phase 3 earlier than the both the State and County Orders
require for her District.
• Metrics/Measure number of businesses that aren't open that can be with an
emphasis on helping them open.
• Metric/Measure how quickly businesses open up after allowed, by category.
• Expand letter writing, to include local, state and federal legislators, encouraging
support to allow operational flexibility for EI Segundo businesses.
• Make sure the City Manager has the authority needed to make decisions
necessary to accomplish the objectives set forth by Council.
Council Member Nicol was placed in the Zoom Waiting Room due to a possible conflict
of interest on item #10.
10. Adopt a resolution approving Plans and Specifications for the Acacia Park
Playground and Site Improvement Project, authorize staff to advertise the
project for construction bids and related budget amendments. (Project No.
PW 20-06)
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated total cost of project is $900,000.00. $300,000
was included in the adopted FY 2019-20 General Fund Budget. Total
project budget includes $50,000 for design and $850,000 for construction
as follows: $300,000 in Account 301-400-8202-8223 (CIP Fund), 200,000
in Account 503-400-8204-8223 (Wastewater Fund), $200,000 in Account
125 (State Grant Prop. 68) (State Grants) and $150,000 in Account 301-
400-8152-8212 (CIP Fund)
***There are two (2) recommendations associated with this item***
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced and reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, answered Council questions.
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Action for Recommendation 1: (Approve resolution adopting Plans &
Specifications for Acacia Park Construction)
RESOLUTION NO. 5213
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ACACIA PARK PALYGROUND AND SITE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, PW 20-06. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 830.6 AND
ESTABLISHING A PROJECT PAYMENT ACCOUNT
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5213. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Action for Recommendation 2: (amend FY 2019-20 General Fund Appropriations)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
amending FY 2019-20 General Fund Budget Appropriations by $300,000.00 from
$74,895,883.00 and the Equipment Replacement Fund Revenue Estimates by
$300,000.00 from #2,089,441.00 to $1,789,441.00. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council Member Nicol re-entered Zoom meeting.
11. Receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for
fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, introduced Mr. Patel, audit partner, White, Nelson, Diehl,
Evans (WNDE) LLP.
Mr. Patel, presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS — None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS —
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Council Member Giroux — Commented on the term "Non -Essential Business" and
feels all businesses are essential and the term isn't ours.
Council Member Nicol — Important to let the Community know that as elected
officials it is our responsibility to manage and look at all sides of the pandemic
and find the middle ground so that no one feels alienated or feels the decisions
are reckless. We need to come out of the pandemic as a closer Community,
not a divided Community
Council Member Pirsztuk — We are all in the same storm, but not the same boat.
Now that more people are getting out, please drive safely, reminded everyone if
you see something that needs attention, please let someone know, thanked all
volunteers who have contributed in some way to the Community during the
pandemic and congratulations to all college graduates, including her daughter,
who graduated from Purdue University.
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel — Reminded all to be personally responsible during
these times and it will help in the incremental steps to re -opening. Be
responsible in hand washing, hand sanitizing and wearing masks. During this
we missed out on an opportunity commemorating National Peace Officer
Memorial Day and it is important to reflect on this.
Mayor Boyles — Read a letter received by Sari Brann, Friends of the Library,
regarding the Spanish Flu pandemic. Encouraged the community to visit the
Friends of the Library once the library is re -opened. Reminded residents to
please dispose of masks and gloves correctly. Mentioned the uptick in graffiti.
12. Approve and implement Council Members to various intergovernmental
agencies, local agencies and subcommittees.
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving Council assignments. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
13. Approve proposed Business License Tax Money Back Guarantee Refund
Program.
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney and Joe Lillio, Finance Director answered Council
questions.
Council Discussion
Council consensus directing staff to research and draft a resolution proposing a
Business License Tax Money Back Guarantee Refund Program.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
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J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Next Council meeting is June 2,
2020; which will include a public hearing regarding Wireless Cell sites. Moving
the Short -Term rental item to November 3, 2020. Flags flew half-staff on National
Peace Officer Day, commented on El Segundo's COVED -19 numbers and feels
our efforts are paying off and feels we will come out of the pandemic stronger.
MEMORIAL — Closed in Memory of El Segundo's Fallen Police Officers.
DJOURNMENT at 8:58 PM
Tracy We0er, City Clerk
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