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2021 Feb 02 - CC MINMEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 — 4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 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 Tern 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 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); andlor conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matter ADJOURNMENT at 5:17 PM ty Clerk Tracy Wea Ci, REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 - 6:00 P.M. This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing CALL TO ORDER - Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:00 PM INVOCATION — The Bridge, Pastor Wes Harding PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE — Council Member Nicol ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles - Present via teleconferencing Mayor Pro Tern 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 February as Black History Month. Shad McFadden, DEI Chairperson and several members of the DEI Committee received the Proclamation. b) COVID-19 Update 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 Giroux, 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 January 19, 2021. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2021 PAGE 1 2. Warrant numbers 3034109 — 3034188 and 9001781 — 9001825 on Register No. 7b in the total amount of $336,714.46 and wire transfer from 12/28/2020 through 1/03/2021 in the total amount of $345,455.33. Warrant numbers 3034189 — 3034300 and 90011826 — 9001826 on Register No. 8a in the total amount of $418,234.29 and wire transfer from 1/04/2021 through 1/10/2021 in the total amount of $709,943.76 and wire transfer from 1/11/2021 through 1/ in the total amount of $2,107,415.76. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers. 3. Approve the proposed Examination Plans for the new Library Manager and Cultural Arts Coordinator positions and approve the proposed Class Specifications for Library Manager and Cultural Arts Coordinator. (Fiscal Impact: None) 4. Accept Pavement Rehabilitation Project for FY 2019-20, by Hardy and Harper, Inc. as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. Project No. PW 20-01 (Fiscal Impact: $362,274.93) 5. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 4. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 PULLED ITEM: 5. Waive $50,000 in permitting fees and associated costs to provide temporary barricades for businesses to allow outdoor dining areas until December 31, 2021, (Fiscal Impact: $23,000.00 FY 2020-2021, $27,000.00 FY 2021-2022 budget) Scott Mitnick, City Manager, answered Council's questions regarding the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to waive permitting fees and associated costs for outdoor dining areas until December 31, 2021. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: 6. Receive and file the City's fourth annual customer satisfaction survey results that were conducted with residents and businesses utilizing the Net Promoter Score (NPS) methodology. (Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2021 PAGE 2 Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager introduced the item, John Dickey, Quality Solutions, Inc. gave a presentation. Council Discussion Council comments/requests regarding the annual customer satisfaction survey results: • Survey timing was questioned; is the survey conducted during heavy website traffic periods? Is there a peak time to conduct the survey? • Would like to see the use of transactional surveys conducted and/or surveys conducted at the conclusion of business. • What is the specific zoning issues, parking requirements, floor area ratio? • "How has the City improved over last year?" Would like previous year's data for comparison. • Review Granicus's ability to administer transactional surveys. Council requested to see specific surveys related to "loss of hometown feel" and "vision and responsiveness of Council" in order to further explore and understand the concepts. Council Consensus to receive and file the presentation. T Receive and file City Broadband Update (Fiscal Impact: None) Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item, Charles Mallory, ITSD Director, gave an introduction and the following reported on the item; Spectrum: Steven Kuznetsky, Stephen Sawyer and James Farbelow, ATT: John Heffernan & Michael Silacci, American Dark Fiber: Dave Daigle and Verizon: Michelle Bower Council Discussion Council raised questions of the panel of providers in order to help in moving forward with improved broadband within our Community: • What is the timeline to fix the current issues: connectivity, speed, availability, quality of service? • Is the future wireless or wired? • Why is El Segundo's broadband poor? • What is the plan moving forward? • Providers to give an overview of systemically how level of service to clients is provided. • Bring to Council benchmarks and diagnostics on a quarterly basis. • Council seeks to understand the bigger picture in order to come together with providers and together work on improving broadband service to both residential and business customers. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2021 PAGE 3 Directed staff to prioritize item during Strategic plan discussion. Council Consensus to receive and file the presentation. 8. Receive and file overview of "Report an Issue" website feature. (Fiscal Impact: None) Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item. Charles Mallory, ITSD Director, gave an introduction and Margaret Liu, Senior Project Manager, Consultant, presented the item. Council Discussion Council Consensus to receive and file the presentation. 9. 2021 Legislative Platform representing official City positions on proposed regional, state, and federal legislation. (Fiscal Impact: None) Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager introduced the item. Martha Guzman-Hurtado, Communications and Legislative Affairs Manager, gave a presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux, adopting the 2021 Legislative Platform. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 10, 2020 Economic Development Annual Report summarizing the key accomplishments of the City's economic development division. (Fiscal Impact: None) Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager introduced the item. Cristina Reveles, Economic Development Coordinator, gave a presentation. Council Discussion Council Consensus to receive and file the presentation. E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2021 PAGE 4 H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Giroux — Encouraged residents to contact local and state legislators, including the Governor, requesting kids return to pre lockdown activities. For more information and a better understanding of how the pandemic is affecting children, go to Let Them Play CA on Facebook. Council Member Nicol — Passed Council Member Pirsztuk — Passed Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Echoed Council Member Giroux's sentiments and encouraged sending correspondence to the Executive level, as local legislators have been mostly left out of the pandemic orders/process. Thanked Public Works for a successful resurfacing of our streets. Asked all to be mindful of current housing bills and stated Council will continue to advocate daily on behalf of our City. Reminded those who ride electric bikes, that when traveling south on the bike path, electric bike rules will now apply. Mayor Boyles — Mentioned the South Bay COG will send a letter to LAWA expressing concerns regarding the expansion project. General Assembly will be held virtually on March 18, 2021. Mentioned a 3-year seat on the Metro Service Council is open, if interested, email jacki@southbaycities.com 11. Adopt a resolution opposing proposed housing legislation, Senate Bill 9 (Atkins) and Senate Bill 10 (Weiner). (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Boyles introduced the item. Council Discussion David King, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5247 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED HOUSING LEGISLATION SENATE BILLS 9 AND 10 AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ACTION TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITY AND CONTROL. MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving Resolution No. 5247. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Passed MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2021 PAGE 5 J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Commented on upcoming agenda items. MEMORIAL — None ADJOURNED at 9:12 PM Tracy W ver, City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2021 PAGE 6