2020 Jun 16 - CC MIN SPCSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
(Will run simultaneously with Regular Open Session)
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 — Council Member Nicol
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
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv 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. There were a few residents who spoke in
the Council Chamber.
Chamber speakers:
Elias Garcia, resident and member of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented on items #1 &
2 of the Special Agenda. (Black Lives Matter movement).
Keith Puckett, resident, resident and member of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented on
items #1 & 2 of the Special Agenda. (Black Lives Matter movement).
Samera Eusufzai, resident and member of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented on items
#1 & 2 of the Special Agenda. (Black Lives Matter movement).
Amanda Touchton, resident and member of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented on items
#1 & 2 of the Special Agenda. (Black Lives Matter movement).
Robin Miskolcze, resident, resident and member of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented
on items #1 & 2 of the Special Agenda. (Black Lives Matter movement).
John Pickhaver, resident, resident and member of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented
on items #1 & 2 of the Special Agenda. (Black Lives Matter movement).
Mona Eisman, resident, commented on item #8, Home Share Rental Pilot Program.
City Clerk Weaver read the following emails into the record
Lee Davis, resident, commented on item #D9 regarding the Urho Saari Swim Stadium.
Bob Turnbull, resident, commented on "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics" in regards to Police
Chief Whalen.
Victoria Romley, Mindy Labayen, Griffin Troy, Sarah Townsend, Natacha Lee, Marc
Cavagnolo, Paula Lee, Robyn Ringuette, Holly Crawford, Kellie Sims, Nicole Reynoso, Irene
Pacheco, Cathy Deppe, Alexandria Seelye, Ginette Davis, Erin Workman, Ben Watkins, Anya
Goldstein, Seth Martin, Jan & William Zoochie and Kandi Ali -Watkins, residents and
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members of EI Segundo for Black Lives, commented on items #1 & 2 of the Special Agenda.
(Black Lives Matter movement).
These letters were received but not read aloud during Public Communication. Letters
have been posted to the Website.
Del Aire Neighborhood Association, Eileen Salmas, Matthew Riley, and Aidan Cessor,
Hawthorne residents, urging Council to support the Greenway on Aviation Blvd. and asked
the City of EI Segundo to procure a Letter of Neutrality signed by BNSF.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications
Both City Manager and Council discussed letters received and read into the record.
A. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Citizens Protests Update
City Manager Scott Mitnick & Police Chief Bill Whalen
a) Receive update on "State of Emergency" Proclamation and
Administrative Order No. 2020-1 to address "Civil Unrest."
b) Receive update on State of California & LA County Emergency Orders
C) Receive update on citizen protests
d) Receive update from Police Chief
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Bill Whalen, Police Chief reported.and answered Council's
questions on the item.
Council discussion.
Receive and file the reports.
2. Establish Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission
City Manager Scott Mitnick
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced, reported and answered questions on the item.
Council discussion
• Move quickly to allocate funds and proper resources and attention the
commission will need.
• Once the Commission identifies and is ready with strategic outcomes, not
tactical, dovetail into the Strategic Plan and not wait until fall 2021.
• Move quickly on advertising for the Commission and set up interviews with
Council.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to establish a Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Commission. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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3. COVID-19 Update
City Manager Scott Mitnick & Fire Chief Chris Donovan
a) Receive update on "State of Emergency" Proclamation and
Administrative Orders to address "COVID-19."
b) Receive update on State of California & LA County Emergency Orders.
C) Receive update on re -opening of local businesses and City facilities and
services.
d) Receive update on All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT)
effort and next steps.
Scot Mitnick, City Manager, Chris Donovan, Fire Chief, Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks
Director and Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, reported and answered Council's
questions on the item.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution authorizing City Manager to provide written notice of intent to
withdraw membership from Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
(ICRMA)
Pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel for discussion
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, reported and answered Council's questions on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk adopting
Resolution No. 5221. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Continued to Regular Council Meeting agenda.
ADJOURNMENT at :36 PM
Tracy WV a&Gilerk
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