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2021 May 04 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION —Mayor Boyles at 5:23 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles - Present Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Present Council Member Nicol - Present Council Member Giroux - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total) None. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINES& 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 s_q.) 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code 54956.9(d)(1): -2- matters 1. Vincent Martinez (retired Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ9743234 2. Richard Guyer (retired Fire Department Battalion Chief) v. City of El Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ9894247 Mayor Boyles recessed Closed Session at 5:40 PM 6:00 PM — CONVENE REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER —Mayor Boyles at 6:08 PM (Council on dais and public virtually) INVOCATION — Mayor Boyles PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING MAY 04, 2021 PAGE 1 ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles - Present Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Present Council Member Nicol - Present Council Member Giroux - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Corrie Zupo, resident, commented on item D5 and several other environmental concerns. Melissa Cueto, resident, in favor of a Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. John Pickhaver, resident, resident, in favor of a Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Anya Goldstein, resident, resident, in favor of a Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Carola Nott, resident, commented on the ESUSD plans for a gym on the Middle School Campus. Ben Watkins, resident, resident, in favor of a Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Ed Czerwinski, resident, commented on the ESUSD plans for a gym on the Middle School Campus. Debra Deets, resident, commented on the ESUSD plans for a gym on the Middle School Campus. The following names were read into the record in favor of a Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Keith Puckett, Jon Michaels, Meisha Collins, Scott Wilson, David Tong, Jodi Neitz, David Holop, Reba Hoeschler, Rena Kokalari and Sean Gale. Cynthia Canino, resident, emailed comments regarding allegations made by resident K. Puckett regarding the Police Chief and the Police Department. The following residents were in support of the written communication; Gary Andrew, Michelle Mossman, Josh King, Daria, Hubert, Ehren Weigert, Brenda Boblitt, Jeff and Leila Schuh, Victoria Freeman, Kevin Siegel, Katie Matthews, Tiffany Butcher and La Toya Johnson. CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS: Mr. Mitnick stated a proclamation for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month will be added to the May 18th meeting, mentioned the City has no jurisdiction over School District Capital projects, will follow-up with Ms. Zupo, and mentioned no formal complaint has been filed by Mr. Puckett. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a) Commendation read by Mayor Boyles commending Jack Crawford on his Eagle Scout Project. Jack built a bench (viewing station) on Grand Avenue for everyone to view John Van Hemersveld's Water Tank Mural. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING MAY 04, 2021 PAGE 2 b) Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk proclaiming May 2021 as "El Segundo PTA's Jump for Education Month. c) Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel proclaiming May 9 - 15, 2021 as National Police Week and presented to Chief Whalen. Please observe May 15, 2021 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. d) Chief Whalen introduced this year's Police Department Sworn and Professional Staff Employees of the Year, Julissa Solano, Sr. Management Analyst and Officer Armando Rodriquez. e) Chief Donovan introduced Captain Andy Powell this year's Fire Department Employee of the Year. f) City Clerk Weaver presented the recently Elected Council Members, Mayor Boyles, Council Member Pirsztuk, Council Member Giroux, Treasurer, Matthew Robinson and City Clerk, Tracy Weaver their Certificates of Election. g) COVID-19 Update presented by Fire Chief Donovan h) Scott Mitnick congratulated Sam Lee, Development Services Director on this retirement from the City of El Segundo and presented Sam with a few gifts from the City. A. 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 1. Approve Special City Council Meeting minutes of April 19, 2021, Special City Council Meeting minutes of April 20, 2021 (Strategic Planning Session), Closed and Regular City Council Meeting minutes of April 20, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 27, 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 April 4, 2021 — April 22, 2021; numbers 13B, 14A, and 14B: Warrant numbers 3035231 through 3035526, and 9001964 through 9001975. (Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the Adopted FY2020-21 Budget and total $4,648,595.00 ($1,159,737.04 in check warrants and $3,488,857.96 in wire warrants)) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING MAY 04, 2021 PAGE 3 3. Adopt Resolution No. 5258, approving Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 82473 (335 Penn St) and authorize City Staff and the City Clerk to sign and record said map. (Fiscal Impact: None) 4. Adopt Resolution No.5259, approving Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 74692 (224 Whiting St), and authorize City Staff and the City Clerk to sign and record said map. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving Consent Agenda item 1, 2, 3, and 4. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. PUBLIC HEARING: None D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS; Items 5 and 6 switched order 6. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2020 (Fiscal Impact: None) Tiffany Fung, Clifton Larson Allen consultant gave a presentation. Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer answered Council's questions. Council discussion Council consensus to receive and file. 5, Ordinance Amending the El Segundo Municipal Code to Allow Noncommercial Backyard Beekeeping in the Single -Family Residential (R-1) Zone District. (Fiscal Impact: There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with amending the Municipal Code. Indirect cost of staff time will be absorbed via City's adopted FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget) (The proposed ordinance (zone text amendment) is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA') pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)), because it consists only of minor revisions to existing zoning regulations and related procedures and does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment) Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the item. Council discussion David King, Assistant City Attorney, read the Ordinance by title only. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING MAY 04, 2021 PAGE 4 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 18, 2021. 7. Development Services Director Salary Range Adjustment (Fiscal Impact: The proposed salary range is 10% greater than the current salary range. With the retirement of the current Development Services Director, the fiscal impact of the revised salary range will depend on the actual salary of the replacement Director, which will not be known until after the recruitment is concluded in two to three months. The proposed FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget which will be submitted to City Council on June 15 will include sufficient funding for this position. The potential salary cost increase of this position (if any) will be offset by the start date of the selected individual. The intent is to ensure that the salary range adjustment remains revenue and expenditure neutral) Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item. Council Discussion David King, Assistant City Attorney read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 5261 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGE FOR A FULL TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux approving Resolution No. 5261. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES Giroux Nicol Pirsztuk NO Boyles Pimentel E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Passed H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Giroux — Praised ESUSD on the Sr. Prom held on Friday, April 30, 2021, and thanked City staff for their involvement with the event. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING MAY 04, 2021 PAGE 5 Council Member Nicol — Thanked staff from all departments for a job well done this year and thanked the residents as well for their commitment to community engagement. Council Member Pirsztuk — Thanked all departments involved with finishing the Chamber AV project and enabling Council to conduct the meeting from the dais. Thanked the Rec and Park department for completing the Acacia Park project. Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Passed Mayor Boyles — Provided highlights the Board of Directors from the South Bay Council of Governments have taken action on. Expressed sympathy and concern for India and residents who may family in the country. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Passed J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned the upcoming items for the May 18, 2021 City Council Meeting. Had Darnell Jenkins step into Chamber to thank him and his team for a job well done on the Chamber AV Project and congratulate his team for a successful first meeting back in Chamber. MEMORIALS — None ADJOURNED at 8:20 PM Tracy WeaviJr, City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR COUCIL MEETING MAY 04, 2021 PAGE 6