2021 Apr 20 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 — 4:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Due to lack of quorum, meeting adjourned to 5:30 PM.
Virtually called to order by Mayor Boyles at 5:30 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 Oni — 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:
City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the
Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue.) for purposes of conferring with
City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with City Attorney on potential and/or
existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section
§54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with 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
Adjourned at 5:36 PM
Tracy Wea er, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 - 6:01 P.M.
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom conferencing and ran
simultaneously with the Special meeting.
CALL TO ORDER - Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 6:01 PM
INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
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)
The following speakers were all in favor of Sweat Equity Alliances policy
proposal to implement RIPA (Racial Identity and Profiling Act) requirements
before the required implementation date; Dave Holop, John Pickhaver, Melissa
Cueto, Anya Goldstein, and Christibelle Villena.
Ed Jaeger, resident, commented on item #134.
Liz Garnholz, resident, commented on item #134.
Christine Vasquez -Fajardo, DEI committee member, commented on the #E14, stating
the DEI committee is in favor of IDEA and Festival of Holidays proposed by the ACC.
Corrie Zupo, resident, commented on item #E14.
The following names were read into the record in favor of Sweat Equity Alliance's
policy proposal to implement RIPA (Racial Identity and Profiling Act)
requirements before the required implementation date; Jennifer Sorbello, Charlie,
Kathryn Tubbs, Chris Busse, Jon Michaels, Toni Michaels, Melissa Cueto, Keith
Puckett, Lindsay Pinkham, Ben Watkins, Reba Hoeschler, Julie Holop, Mark Knight, Jan
Zoochie, Kate Alvarez, and Laura Sorensen
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager, will follow up with speakers concerning the Sweat Equity
Alliance and Police Chief Bill Whalen gave a brief explanation of the RIPA (Racial
Identity and Profiling Act) report and the implementation process.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles for April as Donate Life Month and presented
to Ambassador Raquel Gonzalez.
b) COVID-19 Update given by Fire Chief Donovan
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A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
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
Approve Regular and Special City Council Meeting minutes of March 16, 2021.
2. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers and approve the following warrant demand register from March 5, 2021
through April 1, 2021; numbers 12A, 12B, 12C, and 13A: Warrant numbers
3034886 through 3035230, and 9001916 through 9001963.
(Fiscal Impact: $6,704,867.60)
3. Approve reclassification of the Human Resources Assistant classification to
Human Resources Technician, adopt the class specification for the Human
Resources Technician position and approve and adopt the proposed
examination plan for Human Resources Technician.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
5. Authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement No. 6055
for an amount not to exceed $325,000 with J.P. Morgan as the Manager and
Agr. No. 6056 with Stifel, Nicolaus, & Company, Inc. as the co -manager for
professional underwriter services for the City's Pension Obligation Bonds.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Approve the amended minimum qualifications for the Technical Services Analyst
position, adopt the revised class specification for the Technical Services Analyst
position, and approve and adopt the proposed examination plan for the Technical
Services Analyst position.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement No.
6057 with EcoTierra for $156,900 and appropriate $156,900 from the General
Plan Maintenance Fund to provide environmental review services related to the
housing element update.
(Fiscal Impact: $156,900)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux,
approving Consent Agenda item 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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PULLED ITEMS;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 5256 approving plans and specifications and authorize staff
to advertise for construction bids for the 400 block of W. Mariposa Avenue and 300
block of W. Pine Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project. Project No. PW 21-07.
(Fiscal Impact: $250,000)
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving
Resolution No. 5256 with the understanding the City will work with the homeowner on
W. Pine Avenue regarding the trees on the property and authorizing staff to advertise
for construction bids for the 400 block of W. Mariposa Avenue and 300 block of W. Pine
Avenue sidewalk construction project. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES
Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk Giroux NO Nicol
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
8, Ordinance Amending the El Segundo Municipal Code to Allow Noncommercial
Backyard Beekeeping in the Single -Family Residential (R-1) Zone District.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding an
ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code to allow noncommercial backyard
beekeeping in the Single -Family Residential (R-1) Zone District.
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 and will read during
public input.
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, reported on the item.
Public Input:
Chia -Ming Ro, resident, answered Council questions and is in favor of backyard
beekeeping in El Segundo.
Clerk Weaver read into the record from the following residents who are in favor of
backyard beekeeping; Chris Hall, Cristin Zeisler and Joanna Schochet Bowe.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close
the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Ordinance by title only.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1624
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 6,7, AND 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW NONCOMMERCIAL, BACKYARD BEEKEEPING ON
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONED PROPERTIES.
Council Member Giroux introduced Ordinance No.1624. Second reading and possible
adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting of May 4,
2021.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Nicol were placed in the Zoom waiting room due to
conflict of interest.
9. Authorize City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RRM
Design Group for $444,377 to prepare Downtown Specific Plan Update.
(Fiscal Impact: $444,377)
(This action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)
which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and CEQA does not
apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity may have a significant effect on the environment.)
Paul Samaras, AICP, Principal Planner and Jami Williams, Principal at RRM Design,
reported and answered questions on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement No. 6058
with RRM Design Group for $444,377 to prepare Downtown Specific Plan Update.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Nicol returned to the meeting.
10. Agreement with RJM Design Group to Prepare Recreation Park Needs
Assessment.
(Fiscal Impact: $95,000)
Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director and Zachary Mueting, Principal
Landscape Architect with RJM Design Group presented the item and answered
Council's questions.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to award a
consultant contract and authorize City Manager to execute Agreement No. 6059 with
RJM Design Group in an amount not to exceed $95,000 to prepare a Recreation Park
needs assessment, appropriate $25,000 from the Parks Developer Fees Reserve (001-
274-0000-1274) to the CIP Teen Center Renovation Account (301-400-8202-8222), and
appropriate $20,000 from the Gas Tax Fund Balance (106-299-0000-2990) to the Gas
Tax Contractual Services Account (106-400-8206-6206). MOTION PASSED BY
UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
11. FY 2020-2021 Mid -Year Citywide Budget Report and Recommended
Adjustments.
(Fiscal Impact: The proposed General Fund and General Liability Fund Budget
adjustments are necessary to ensure FY 2020-2021 ends with a balanced
budget on June 30, 2021. Some funds (such as the General Fund and Solid
Waste Fund) will continue to face structural budget challenges which will be
closely monitored addressed via the Proposed FY 2021-2022 Citywide Budget
which will be presented to City Council on May 4, 2021)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer presented the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file FY 2021-2021 Citywide Mid -Year Budget Update.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
amend FY 2020-2021 General Fund Revenues from $59,051,732 to $60,724,015 and
appropriations from $59,051,732 to $60,001,732. (Appropriate $750,000 to 001-400-
2901-4109 and $200,000 to 001-400-2101-6406 from General Fund unassigned Fund
Balance). MOTION PASSED BY UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to amend
FY 2020-2021 General Liability Fund Appropriations from $1,269,399 to $1,619,399
(Appropriate $350,000 to 602-400-0000-6246 from General Liability Fund Balance).
MOTION PASSED BY UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
12. Receive and file El Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics Center Operational and
Financial Report FY 2019-2020.
(Fiscal Impact: Net revenue projections for the first two years of Aquatics Center
operations (deficits of $194,024 and $95,202) were lower than actual net revenue
(deficits of $320,785 and $352,215). 2020 operations were significantly impacted
by public health restrictions in place due to COVID-19)
Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director and Linnea Palmer, Aquatics Center
Supervisor reported and answered questions on the item.
Council consensus to receive and file El Segundo El Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics
Center Operational and Financial Report FY 2019-2020.
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13. Resolution for paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member
Contribution (EPMC) for Police Managers' Association.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director presented the item.
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. 5257
A RESOLUTION FOR PAYING AND REPORTING THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID
MEMBER CONTRIBUTION FOR POLICE MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Resolution No. 5257. MOTION PASSED BY UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:
14. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Report
(Fiscal Impact: The ACC's recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 total
$183,000. There's currently $198,628 of unallocated funding in the Cultural
Development Fund)
Neal Von Flue, Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Chair gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation on the Cultural Development
Fund recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022: Outdoor Dining Enhancements,
Festival of Holidays, Poet Laureate Program, TEDx El Segundo and IDEA: An After -
School Art Program.
15. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Bylaws
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve
the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee bylaws. MOTION PASSED BY
UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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1& Conclude the City's Economic Development Advisory Council to Transition to a
Private Non-profit Entity, the "El Segundo Economic Development Corporation".
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
conclude the City's Economic Development Advisory Council. MOTION PASSED BY
UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
17. Appointments to Planning Commission
(None)
Mayor Boyles announced Kevin Maggay to a term expiring June 30, 2023, Ryan
Baldino to a term expiring June 30, 2024 and Brenda Newman to a term expiring June
30, 2024.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
AD HOC PENSION COMMITTEE REPORT
18. Proposed Topgolf Revenue Allocation Policy
(Fiscal Impact: Adoption of the proposed policy would result in the estimated
$1,920,000 in Topgolf revenues being allocated as follows: Annual pension
payment of $780,000 to $910,000, Annual Equipment Replacement Fund Loan
Repayment of $390,000 to $520,000, After Equipment Replacement Fund Loan
is repaid, the annual $390,000 to $520,000 revenue stream would be dedicated
to the City's Capital Improvement Program for public infrastructure needs, Annual
$200,000 Community Benefit Contribution for rec. and parks projects, Annual
$200,000 contribution for Golf Fund capital improvement projects, Annual
$200,000 3% beverage fee payment to General Fund, and annual $20,000 golf
course ground lease payment to General Fund)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel and Council Member Nicol presented the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
receive proposed Topgolf Revenue Allocation Policy for future use of recurring Topgolf
revenue and direct staff to incorporate the proposed Topgolf Revenue Allocation Policy
into the proposed FY 2021-2022 Citywide Budget that will be presented to City Council
on May 4, 2021. MOTION PASSED BY UNAMINOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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Council Member Giroux — Passed
Council Member Nicol — Passed
Council Member Pirsztuk — Passed
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Mentioned we cannot over state how important it is
that the placement of Space Force Systems Command is at the El Segundo
Airforce Base. This placement is grounding the Space and Aerospace in our
backyard for the next two decades.
Mayor Boyles — Thanked everyone involved in making Jack Crawford's Eagle
Scout project a reality.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Passed
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned he will follow up on the
Strategic Planning meeting items and will follow up on the RIPA item with the DEI
committee. Mentioned on May 4, 2021 there will be a budget workshop.
MEMORIAL — Barbara Ernest and Velicia Jennings -Branch
ADJOURNED at 10:02 PM
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Tracy We r, City Clerk
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