2020 Sep 15 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 — 4:00 PM
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 4:02 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.
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:01 PM
Council Member Giroux and Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel said a few kind words in memory
of Drake Walker, an EI Segundo resident and child, who recently lost his life to cancer.
The meeting began with a moment of silence for Drake.
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
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles proclaiming October 6, 2020 as National
Night Out. Chief Whalen accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Police
Department.
b) Commendation read by Council Member Pirsztuk, given to Rod Spackman for his
retirement from Chevron, USA. Mr. Spackman accepted his commendation as he
joined the meeting via Zoom. Several members of the Council and Jeff Wilson of
Chevron, USA said a few words on Mr. Spackman's retirement and thanked him
for all he has done for the Community and wished him well.
c) COVID-19 Update given by Fire Chief Donovan.
d) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee update given by Barbara Voss, Deputy
City Manager.
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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
1. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020.
2. Approve warrant numbers 3032505 through 3032611 and 9001600 through
9001602 on Register No. 22b in the total amount of $322,277.59 and wire
transfers from 8/17/20 through 8/23/20 in the total amount of $141,234.73.
Approve warrant numbers 3032612 through 3032688 on Register No. 23a in the
total amount of $300,335.27 and wire transfers from 8/24/20 through 8/30/20 in
the total amount of $1,303,604.09.
3. Ratify City Manager's "Administrative Order No. 2 to Address COVID-19"
(revised August 28, 2020) to allow for the reopening of certain City facilities and
parks.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 1619 amending Title 5, Chapter 2 of EI Segundo Municipal
Code (Garbage and Rubbish) to require bulky item and holiday tree pickup
service for multi -family properties.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 1616 authorizing an amendment no. 537KK to the contract
between City of EI Segundo and Board of Administration of California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to provide Section 20516 (Employee
Sharing Additional cost) of 1 % for classic local miscellaneous members in
Unrepresented Management -Confidential Group and 3% for classic local safety
members in Unrepresented Management -Confidential Group.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel,
approving Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS — Items 6 & 7 were discussed in reverse order.
7. Public hearing regarding an annual update to the Master Fee Schedule to amend
current fees for services provided by the City, excluding utility services and
development impact fees.
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Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing regarding
an annual update to the Master Fee Schedule to amend current fees for services
provided by the City, excluding utility services and development impact fees.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director gave a presentation and along with several Department
Directors, answered questions on the item.
Public Comments: None
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5229
A RESOLTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR RECOVERING COSTS INCURRED FROM PROVIDING
VARIOUS CITY SERVICES.
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving Resolution No 5229. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
6. Adopt Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating
Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, and Gann Appropriations Limit.
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing regarding
Adopt Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget,
Capital Improvement Program Budget, and Gann Appropriations Limit.
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.
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Joe Lillio, Finance Director gave a presentation and
answered questions on the item.
Public Comments: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, read email comments into the record
due to Safer at Home restrictions. Emails were received from the following:
Neal Von Flue, Arts and Culture Committee Chair
David Holop, resident, affordable housing
Lisa Coleman, resident, affordable housing
Kristen Dorsey, resident, affordable housing
Sarah Meyer, resident, affordable housing
Anya Goldstein, resident, affordable housing
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5228
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020-2021 FINAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2020-2021 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving
Resolution No 5228. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
approving the General Fund Reserve Policy. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel
approving the Economic Uncertainty Reserve Policy. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel approving
moving $100,000.00 from the Downtown Art and Beautification Fund to the City
Gateway Entry fund. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated Council can decide to give the Arts and Cultural
Committee the authority to make monetary decisions, if staff brings the item before
Council asking to amend the Municipal Code giving the committee approval to approve
expenditures. Until this occurs, Council must approve Arts and Cultural Committee
expenditures.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS —
8. Presentation of Investment Portfolio Report for June, 2020
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS — None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK —Announced a permanent Ballot Box was installed on
the south east corner of Main and Holly and two polling places have been
selected thus far for the November 3rd Presidential Election; Embassy Suites and
Hilton Garden Inn Hotels. Stated the Clerk's office is working on a possible third
site.
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G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Reported under Staff Presentations,
H. REPORTS — COUNCILMEMBERS —
Council Member Giroux — Expressed his concern over the lack of emails,
outrage and silence regarding the recent hate crime committed against the 2
deputies that were ambushed and shot while sitting in their police cruiser.
Council Member Nicol — Passed
Council Member Pirsztuk — Echoed Council Member Giroux's sentiments,
announced a forum, hosted by the PTA, will take place on Thursday, September
24th regarding the upcoming School Board Elections and gave a shout out to
several service groups for collaborating on Halloween events for our residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel — Mentioned the County may soon share how they
derive at their statistics regarding COVID-19, invited the community to watch the
meetings regarding Waste Water Rates in the upcoming months, will attend the
upcoming County Sanitation meeting, mentioned the City's website has a hotline
number for the Hyperion Plant, reminded all of the upcoming election and to be
aware of Propositions 15, 19 and 22, read the fine print and attended the 100th
Birthday Drive By Celebration of a resident.
Mayor Boyles — Stated the South Bay Council of Governments unanimously
supported endorsing the Restaurant Act, federal funding for restaurants, also
mentioned the metrics collected at the County level and how we would like this
at the City level in order for us to better understand how we doing in relation to
COVID-19 and stated the Council wrote a letter to the Governor requesting EI
Segundo be able to track independently of the County and allow us to move to
tiers based on our numbers, not the County's.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Congratulated Rod Spackman on his
retirement.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Next City Council meeting will be
October 6, 2020 and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion interviews will be held in
the next few weeks. Thanked and acknowledged the Executive Team for their
work and contributions on the budget presented this evening.
MEMORIAL — Adjourned in memory of Drake Walker
ADJOURNED at 9:23 PM
(A, VA ompA)
Tralcy Wea r, City Clerk
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