2021 Mar 02 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 - 6:00 P.M.
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing
CALL TO ORDER - Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:02 PM
INVOCATION —The Bridge, Pastor Wes Harding
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
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)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, read email comments into the record received prior to
the meeting due to Safer at Home restrictions.
Comments read in favor of item #D12 from the following: Eileen Salmas, Hawthorne,
David Sundius, Jim Hannon, President, South Bay Bicycle Coalition.
Comments via Zoom.
Comments in favor of item #D12 from the following: Scott Houston, El Segundo, Jacob
Barbarigos, Jessica Daugherty, Cause Impacts, Matthew Riley, DaVinci, and Aidan
Cessor, DaVinci.
Shad McFadden, El Segundo, commented on an incident that occurred in our City
regarding a racial slur towards a teen of color while walking in town.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles proclaiming March as American Red Cross
Month and presented to Dale Spiegel.
b) COVID-19 Update given by Fire Chief Donovan
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021..
2. Approve Warrant Demand Register for February 07, 2021 through February 18,
2021, warrant numbers 3034517-3034607, 3034608-3034709 and 9001870-
9001871 and ratify payroll and employee benefit checks, checks released early
due to contracts or agreement, emergency disbursements and/or adjustments,
and wire transfers.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 5250 approving plans and specifications for utility locating
and marking services to locate City -owned utilities for various construction
activities in or around public right-of-way, adopt Resolution No. 5251 approving
plans and specifications for location verification of existing fiber optic lines and
other City -owned utilities in public right-of-way and, authorize staff to advertise the
projects for bids.
(Fiscal Impact: The total of the two projects is estimated to be $178,000 for FY
2020-21 which includes contract cost estimate of $78,000 annually ($234,000 over
three years) for locating and marking of City -Owned utilities and one-time
investigation cost estimate of $100,000.
4. Second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1623 amending the City's Floodplain
Management Ordinance.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No. 6027
with All American Asphalt in the amount of $892,000 for FY 20/21 Pavement
Rehabilitation, Project No. PW 21-01, and authorize an additional $90,000 for
construction related contingencies and authorize the City Manager to execute a
standard Professional Services Agreement No. 6028, with KOA Corporation in the
amount of $73,600 for construction inspection and testing services and authorize
an additional $7,400 for construction related contingencies.
(Fiscal Impact: $1,063,000)
6. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
7. Receive and file without objection Administrative Use Permit No. 20-03 to allow the
sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on -site consumption at Jame Enoteca
Restaurant located at 241 Main Street.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Receive and file without objection Administrative Use Permit No. 20-04 to allow
alcohol sales for off -site consumption at the Unocal 76 Gas Station located at 770
North Pacific Coast Highway.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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9. Approve the conclusion of the Golf Course Subcommittee due to the closure of
The Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course on February 14, 2021.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
10. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
11. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.1622 setting the amount of water
and wastewater rates and charges pursuant to safety codes section 5471 and El
Segundo Municipal Code Section 11-1-5 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 through FY
2024-25.
(Fiscal Impact: See agenda)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel,
approving Consent Agenda item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
6. Adopt Resolution No. 5252 to establish the Basic Monthly Salary Range for the job
classifications of Fire Marshal (Part-time), Battalion Chief (Part-time) and Police
Assistant II (Part-time).
(Fiscal Impact: Adopted FY 2020-21 General Fund Budget)
Council Member Giroux asked the question; why was this item brought forth at this time?
Donna Peter, HR Consultant answered the question, explaining the item is a "housekeeping"
item required by CalPERS.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5252
A RESOLUTION ESTABISHING BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGES FOR VARIOUS
PART-TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5252. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10. Receive and file Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2018-19
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel in order to recognize Joe Lillio, Chief Financial
Officer, and staff on receiving Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2018-19.
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to receive and file
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
12. Regional Park Place Transportation Project & Regional Aviation Boulevard
Bikeway/ Greenway Project Update
Recommendation: 1) Receive update presentation on proposed Regional Park
Place Transportation Project, Regional Aviation Boulevard Bikeway/Greenway
Project, and funding options (for both one-time construction and recurring
maintenance) and 2) Direct City Manager to: Evaluate funding options and
pursue funding applications (including use of an Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District [EIFD]); Work with applicable funding participants (Los Angeles
County, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, local
businesses/property owners, interest groups, consultants, etc.); and Report back
to City Council with recommendations by August 17, 2021.
(Fiscal Impact: See agenda)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies, gave a
presentation and answered Council's questions.
Council Discussion
• Study session and/or update before August 17, 2021.
• Present a Financial model to better understand the funding for the project.
• Better understanding of an EIFD (Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District).
• Why were/are projects presented together and not independently?
• Options on other forms of funding, not entirely EIFD.
• Clear objectives.
• Local Travel Network grant(s) as a possible resource for the project.
Council Consensus to receive and file the presentation.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol directing
City Manager to evaluate funding options and pursue funding applications (including
use of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District [EIFD]), work with applicable
funding and report back to City Council with recommendations by August 17, 2021.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
13, Receive and file 2020 Crime Summary,
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Bill Whalen, Chief of Police gave a presentation,
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Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file presentation.
14. Receive and file proposed FY 2021-22 State Budget Overview
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer and Martha Guzman- Hurtado, Communications and
Legislative Affairs Manager 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
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — Understands there is a School Affairs Sub -Committee
meeting this week and would like the members to discuss allowing youth sports
leagues to utilize the District's various fields for practices.
Council Member Nicol — Mentioned we are entering a new realm of Covid-19
where some residents are vaccinated and some aren't, with this comes different
viewpoints and Council Member Nicol encourages all to lead with kindness and
not judgement. Love they neighbor!
Council Member Pirsztuk — Congratulated the ESUSD on being the first in our
area to have 4th and 5th graders back in school classrooms, joining K-3 who are
already back in the classroom. In the next few weeks, 6th graders and High
School Seniors will be back. Mentioned this means more kids walking to and
from school, therefore, please drive slowly in school areas.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Passed
Mayor Boyles — Attended Southern California Association of Governments
related to Community Economic Housing Development and attend the Beaches
and Harbors Commission meeting.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Passed
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J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned the next City Council
meeting is March 16 th and City Council will hold a Special Closed session on
March 8th
MEMORIAL — None
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