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2020 Nov 17 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 — 4:00 PM Closed Session CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PAGE 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - 6:00 P.M. This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing CALL TO ORDER - Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:OOPM INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, Bridge Church 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 City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) None CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a) Proclamation read by Council Member Giroux, proclaiming November 9, 2020 — December 18, 2020 as the Spark of Love Virtual Toy Drive. Chief Donovan accepted the Proclamation. b) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles, proclaiming November 30, 2020 — December 6, 2020 as United Against Hate Week. Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, introduced Shad McFadden of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Mr. Mc Fadden accepted the Proclamation. c) COVID-19 update presentation given by Fire Chief Donovan A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PAGE 2 B. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2020 Z Approve warrant numbers 3033404 — 3033509 and 9001689 - 9001689 on Register No. 3a in the total amount of $448,412.33 and wire transfers from 10/26/20 through 11/01/20 in the total amount of $20,764.45. Warrant numbers 3033510 — 3033577 and 9001690 — 9001729 on Register No. 3b in the total amount of $280,898.68 and wire transfers from 11/02/20 through 11/08/20 in the total amount of $589,964.76. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement No. 5986 with CSG Consultants, Inc. for $159,980 to provide Planning Consulting Services in relation to implementation of a SB 2 grant requirements. (Fiscal Impact: General Plan Maintenance Fund (Fund 708 -Fiduciary Fund) in the amount of $159,980.00, which will be reimbursed by SB 2 Grant Funding for which the City qualified) [The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Title 14 ("CEQA Guidelines") § 15061(b)(3) — the common-sense exemption as it can be seen with certainty that there will not be an impact, because the project involves community outreach activities and research regarding potential housing sites, activities which do not have any potential environmental impacts. Future actions relating to these ordinances relating to affordable housing will be subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.] 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract No. 5987 with Digital Networks Group, Inc. for $438,109 to provide design and installation of an AV Equipment Upgrade for City Council Chamber and Conference Rooms, including $15,000.00 for contingency. (Fiscal Impact: $350,000.00 will be funded via existing FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget. Additional appropriation required to fund the anticipated additional cost of $88,109.00. The additional appropriation will come from the Designated IT Reserve. Ongoing maintenance will be covered in future General Fund Budgets (Year 2 - $18,201.00 and Year 3 - $24,401.00) 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 1620 (2nd reading) amending the EI Segundo Municipal Code to reflect changes to the City's internal organization, including revised names of certain departments and classifications. (Fiscal Impact: None) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PAGE 3 6. Adopt Resolutions amending the City's medical contribution for CalPERS medical coverage consistent with previously approved labor agreements for Medical Policy Year 2021 for Resolution No. 5234 Police Management Association (PMA), Resolution No. 5235 Police Officers' Association (POA), Resolution No. 5236 Police Support Services Employee Association, Resolution No. 5237 Firefighters' Association (FFA) and Resolution No. 5238 Supervisory and Professional Employee's Association (SPEA). (Fiscal Impact: None) 7. Adopt a Resolution No. 5233 authorizing the City Manager to rescind the written notice of intent to withdraw membership from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA). (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk, approving Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. Conduct a Public Hearing, adopt a Resolution, waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Development Agreement No. DA 03-01 (8th Amendment) amendment no. 5436A and conditions of approval for the Plaza EI Segundo and The Point development project to increase the allowed percentage of non -sales tax generating uses to 40 percent. (Fiscal Impact: Potential for a reduction in sales tax generated from the subject property that may be somewhat offset by an increase in the Business license Tax generated. If building improvements are made to attract and accommodate nonretail tenants, this could have a positive impact on the assessed value of the property tax received for the subject property) [The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations § 15061(b)(3) — the common-sense exemption as it can be seen with certainty that there will not be an impact, because no substantial construction and no addition of building area is being proposed. The proposed change to the mix of uses will maintain the total daily and peak AM and PM traffic trips generated by the shopping center below the levels estimated previously; and no other impact areas should be affected; and CEQA Guidelines § 15305 — the Class 5 exemption for minor alterations in land use limitations as office and other non -retail uses are already allowed in the C-4 zone and the only change involves the ratio of office and other non -retail uses to retail uses.] Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a Public Hearing regarding adopting a Resolution, waiving first reading and introducing an Ordinance amending Development Agreement No. DA 03-01 (8th Amendment) and conditions of approval for the Plaza EI Segundo and The Point development project to increase the allowed percentage of non -sales tax generating uses to 40 percent. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PAGE 4 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. Sam Lee, Development Services Director introduced the item and Paul Samaras, Planning Manager gave a presentation and answered questions on the item. Public Comments: Applicant: Federal Realty - Stuart MacDonald — VP Regional Development and Jeff Kreshek — Sr. VP West Coast Leasing presented and answered Council questions. MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered Council questions Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only; RESOLUTION NO. 5239 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA 1279 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PLAZA EL SEGUNDO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, adopting Resolution No. 5239. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only; ORDINANCE NO. 1621 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVEOLPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA 20-01 (EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA 03-01) AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PLAZA EL SEGUNDO AND THE POINT DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Nicol introduced the Ordinance Second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting of December 1, 2020. D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: None E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No Report MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PAGE 5 G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Giroux — Attended the LAWA Advisory Committee meeting — stated construction of 2 new concourses with a net gate increase of 3-12, will begin late 2021 and run thru 2028. The goal is to increase potential passengers up to 128 million by 2045. Council Member Nicol — No Report Council Member Pirsztuk — Stated the Chamber of Commerce is working with Recreation and Parks and several service organizations to reimagine the Annual Holiday Parade. The potential parade is scheduled for December 20th. Floats will be stationary and residents can view the floats driving by in their cars. Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel — The South Bay Fiber Ring went into effect today! This project, made possible by Metro Funding, is a subtle infrastructure change that is considered a big deal, in that it will make a big difference to the Community. Thanked and reiterated Council Member Giroux's LAWA report and stated this a Council priority. Mayor Boyles — Commented on the ongoing LAWA expansion project and mentioned the Fiber Ring and thanked the City of Inglewood, Mayor Butts, with his help in procuring the Metro Funds for the project. Mayor Boyles asked the City Manager to give an overview regarding the City's efforts to counter LAWA's attempt at expansion. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — The City Attorney's office will prepare documents stating and analyzing the impact the expansion will have on our Community. Mentioned the modified orders regarding COVID-19 were received and explained how the orders will impact businesses and residents. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Commented on the City's continued efforts to counter LAWA's attempt at expansion. Mentioned residents can access information regarding the expansion on the City's website. Mentioned the City will explain the negative impact the expansion will have on the Community. MEMORIAL — Today on November 17, 1935, EI Segundo Motorcycle Officer Robert Grow lost his life in the line of duty. ADJOURNMENT at - 7:34 PM Tracy We r, City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PAGE 6