2020 Jun 03 - CC MIN SPCSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
(Will run simultaneously with Regular Open Session)
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
Adjourned/Continued to Wednesday, June 3 at 3:00 PM due to the
ongoing civil unrest in L. A. County and consistent with the County of
LA's Countywide Curfew and the El Segundo City Manager's
Administrative Order No. 1 (2020-1).
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 3:16 PM
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Natacha Lee, resident, commented on a video circulating in which a woman is seen
removing flyers that encouraged raising funds for the BLM (Black Lives Matter)
movement. Ms. Lee would like Council's support encouraging the ESUSD not to rehire
said individual and does not wish to attend a school that supports racial intolerance.
Jessica Lee, resident, proud to be part of EI Segundo, however, is sadden by the recent
behavior she has witnessed recently, residents demonstrating racism and intolerance,
this is unacceptable and Ms. Lee will not tolerate this behavior. Asked Council to
promote equality and tolerance.
Paula Lee, resident, commented she is the mother of bi-racial children and that her
children are treated differently because of the color of their skin. Her children were
upset by what they saw, a community member removing flyers supporting the BLM
(Black Lives Matter) movement. Ms. Lee asked Council to listen and condemn the
actions of those who don't listen to someone who is different from them. The time is
now to act, silence is complicity.
Sean Lee, resident, commented that he participated in the City's Civic Day last year, the
assignment was ideas for renovating the Teen Center, but can't believe that was the
focus, when there were police shootings and racial bias taking place. It's not an
accident that racism occurs over and over again. Mr. Lee stated he was heckled at least
2 times on his way to today's protest, and asked the Council to do more, what is being
done now isn't enough.
Meredith Yinger, resident, stated if you are of white privilege, use that privilege to help
others and uplift the voices of those who have been silenced for far too long. Ms. Yinger
would like to see the City promote equality and justice and include diversity and
inclusion training for all City employees, including the Police department. We need to
set the standard as a City. Use our voice and power for good and rebuild the system.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council commented on the speaker's comments and promised to take their words and
turn them into action. Thanked all those who spoke.
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Mr. Mitnick commented on the business side of the public comments and will reach out
to follow-up.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present via teleconferencing
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Nicol -
Present via teleconferencing
Council Member Giroux -
Present via teleconferencing
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Bill Whalen, Police Chief — Civil Unrest Update — related item #2
b) Chris Donovan, Fire Chief — COVID-19 Update — related to item #1
C) Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager — COVID-19 Business Update —
related to item #1
A. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
***Note the order, item #2 first, then item #1 ***
2. Adoption of resolution confirming the existence of a local emergency
based on civil unrest and ratifying the City Manager's Administrative
Proclamation of Emergency dated May 31, 2020 and Administrative Order
No. 1(2020-1).
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, introduced the item and read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5219
A RESOLUTION OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMING THE
EXISTNCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND RATIFYING GTHE CITY MANAGER'S
ADMINSISTRATIVE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DATED MAY 31,
2020 AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving Resolution
No. 5219. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Ratify Revised COVID-19 Local Emergency Administrative
Order No. 1 related to the reopening of restaurants and retail operations,
and other actions taken by the City Manager in response to the
emergency; and Receive COVID-19 Local Emergency Update Report.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, introduced and reported on the item.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to ratify REVISED
Administrative Order No. 1. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to ratify City
Manager's execution of Agreement No. 5217 with Prosum, Inc. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
'Continued meeting to regular City Council agenda***
MEMORIAL — Moment of silence for George Floyd
ADJOURNMENT at 6:01 PM
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Tracy 1N Iv, City Clerk
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