2020 Jul 21 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 — 4:00 PM
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 4:05 PM
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 COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
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
Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(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.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -1- matters
City Manager
Performance Review
Recessed at 5:55 PM
Adjourned at 9:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:01 PM
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
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) Chris Donovan, Fire Chief and Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager,
gave a COVID-19 update.
b) Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk proclaiming July as Parks
and Recreation Month.
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. There were a few residents who
spoke in the Council Chamber.
Chamber speakers:
Vincent Zupo, resident, asked for increased transparency on various levels, including
past budgets and asked that Council not make decisions in haste.
Leila Schuh, resident, commented on item #137, Short -Term Home Sharing Rental
Permit Pilot Program.
John Pickhaver, resident, commented on item #D8, DEI Committee.
Mona Eisman, resident, commented on item #137, Short -Term Home Sharing Rental
Permit Pilot Program.
Amanda Touchton, resident, commented on item #D8, DEI Committee.
Angel Salazar, resident, commented on item #D8, DEI Committee.
Elias Garcia, resident, commented on item #D8, DEI Committee and asked that during
protests that counter protesters please wear masks.
City Clerk Weaver read the following emails into the record
Barbara Boehm, ESMoA, wished everyone well and invited residents to visit the
museum online at esmoa.org. Thanked EI Segundo TV for their support of The Old
Town Music Hall, ESMoA and the Automobile Driving Museum.
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Corrie Zupo, resident, commended Mayor Boyles for taking the commitment to action
under My Brother's Keeper Alliance.
Toni Michaels, Jan Lebow, Erin Workman, Laura Sorensen, Dottie Alexanian, Danny
Gibson, Tanya Taylor, Ginette Davis, Julie Holop, Kristina McNeela, Genesis Inman,
Beverly Maloney, Victoria Romley, Kelly Stuart, Cathy Deppe, David Holop, Anthony
Boisselle and Paula Lee commented on item #D8, supports the DEI Committee and had
questions regarding the criteria and authority level the committee will have to implement
change.
Eloise Mendez, Lisa Abbate, Robert Green, David Passarell, Arthur Schaper, Rhonda
Andrew, Edye Hakenrider and Danny Tron commented on item #D8, DEI Committee,
asked Council not to give in to the Black Lives Matters for EI Segundo demands and are
not in favor of defunding the Police.
The following letters were received, but due to time, were not read aloud during
Public Communications. Letters have been posted to the City's Website and
Council received the letters as well.
Sean O'Brien, Chrissy Ambrosia, Ben Davis, Lisa Daggett, Dennis Allen, Michelle
Keldorf, Valerie Green, Mona Eisman, Kate Quinones, Sarah Townsend, Vince
Giangrande, Reba Hoeschler, Patrick Weekend, Candance Derrick, Erin Shems,
Chelsea Harkenrider, Chris Johnson, Amanda Touchton, Cynthia Canino, Phil Kovach,
Sandra Duplechin, Hannah Race and Danny Tron.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Bill Whalen, Police Chief discussed concerns and
questions raised by the commenters.
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 Pimentel to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2020 and Regular and
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2020.
2. Approve warrant numbers 3031611 through 3031712 on Register No. 18a in the
total amount of $475,290.21 and wire transfers from 6/08/20 through 6/14/20 in
the total amount of $689,084.23, warrant numbers 3031713 through 3031808
and 9001508 through 9001509 on Register No. 18b in the total amount of
$447,404.77 and wire transfers from 6/15/20 through 6/21/20 in the total amount
of $387,576.70, warrant numbers 3031809 through 3031888 and 9001510
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through 9001510 on Register No. 18c in the total amount of $262,552.69 and
wire transfers from 6/22/20 through 6/28/20 in the total amount of $93,453.35,
warrant numbers 3031889 through 3031966 and 9001511 through 9001552 on
Register No. 19a in the total amount of $302,325.08 and wire transfers from
6/29/20 through 7/05/20 in the total amount of $584,986.41.
3. Ratify two amendments (#4878D and #4878E) to Agreement No. 4878 with Vital
Medical Services executed by City Manager, serving as Director of Emergency
Services, during the COVID-19 local emergency to continue to provide
professional screening services to Park Vista residents (615 E Holly Avenue).
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
4. Adopt Resolution No. 5224 approving a General Services Agreement between
City of EI Segundo and County of Los Angeles dated July 1, 2020, and ratifying
City Manager's execution of Agreement No. 5942, and requesting County Board
of Supervisors extend term of agreement an additional five (5) years.
(Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00)
5. Authorize EI Segundo Fire Department to declare the 1993 Pierce Lance triple
combination pumper fire engine as a surplus vehicle, authorize donation of fire
engine to EI Camino Fire Academy and authorize City Manager to draft an
agreement no. 5943 releasing title and all liability to accompany donation.
(Fiscal Impact: Approximate market value of the donated vehicle is $10,000.00)
6. Authorize amendment 5832A to Agreement No. 5832 by and between City of EI
Segundo and Debra Reilly, a Professional Law Corporation, dba Reilly
Workplace Investigations, increasing amount of agreement by an additional
$12,008.88.
(Fiscal Impact: Additional $12,008.88 — included in the FY 19/20 budget)
7. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1614 for Zone Text Amendment
No. ZTA 17-01 and Environmental Assessment No. EA -1180, including
Administrative Guidelines as required by Ordinance No. 1614, establishing a
Short -Term Home Sharing Rental Permit Pilot Program to allow and regulate
home sharing in the City's residential zoning districts.
(Fiscal Impact: Potential General Fund revenue ranging $45,000.00 to
$75,000.00, between $9,000.00 to $15,000.00 from permits and business
licenses and between $36,000.00 and $60,000.00 from Transient Occupancy
Taxes (TOT). Revenues may off -set a portion of staff time and consultant costs
for an outside monitoring company involved with processing and monitoring
applications)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving
Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (due to possible conflict of interest, Mayor
Pro Tem Pimentel abstained a vote on #7). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
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D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8. Authorize establishment of a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Committee, approve implementation recommendations and add to City's
Local Appointment List pursuant to the California Government Code §
54972.
(Fiscal Impact: There will be direct and indirect fiscal impacts to the General
Fund. Direct fiscal impacts will likely be in the $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 range for
cost of outside consultant and related research and materials expenditures.
These costs will likely be absorbed via the existing FY 2019-2020 General Fund
Budget. If there are greater financial needs, staff will return to City Council for
separate budget appropriation authority)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced and reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
authorizing the establishment of a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS — None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK —No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS —
Council Member Giroux — Reminded the Community, that no matter what side
you are on, we are all neighbors at the end of the day.
Council Member Nicol — Empathizes with all those parents of school aged
children during these tough times. Believes there is hope for the future and
reminded everyone Council can be reached at allcouncil@elsegundo.org with
questions or concerns regarding the Strategic Plan. Wear your masks and
respect each other and respect each other's decisions.
Council Member Pirsztuk — Thanked all for coming out and getting involved, it's
important for the Community. We are all in the same storm, just not the same
boat. Be kind to all and please don't judge. On a positive note, mentioned she
saw a couple picking up trash near her home and thanked them for doing so.
Take care of our community, this includes our residents and neighbors who may
having a tough time with their mental health.
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel — We have more in common than we have differences.
Commented on sanitation and waste treatment news learned from attending the
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Sanitation District meeting, Park Place Extension moving ahead and stated the
League of Cities budget was approved.
Mayor Boyles — Attended the South Bay Council of Governments meeting that
addressed Police Reform, is thankful and glad to see all who have been active as
of recent and reminded the youth to register to vote.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No Report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Regarding the DEI Committee,
Council will be holding the Strategic Planning session on July 22, 2020 and one
recommendation will be to add the Diversity issue in to the plan. Reminded those
who would like to learn more about our Police Department, please log into
www.elsegundopd.org and click on the transparency button. Announced the
new Public Works Director, Elias Sassoon to start on August 17, 2020.
Announced the upcoming meetings; July 22, 2020 — Strategic Planning Session
and August 5, 2020 — Budget Study Session.
MEMORIAL — Bill Fields and Stanley Zimmerman
ADJOURNED at 7:58 PM
Council returned to Closed Session at 8:20 PM
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