2021 Mar 16 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 — 4:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Virtually by Mayor Boyles at 4:00 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 COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Onl — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Conduct Planning Commission Interviews
Council conducted interviews via Zoom. The following candidates were appointed to the
Planning Commission; Ryan Baldino, Brenda Newman, and Kevin Maggay. The
appointments will be announced at the 6:00 PM, April 20, 2021 Regular City Council
meeting.
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:
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
Tracy Wea er, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 - 6:00 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 — The Bridge, Pastor Rob McKenna
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE — Council Member Giroux
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)
John Pickhaver, resident, read a portion of a letter written by Keith Puckett, regarding
an incident with the El Segundo Police Department.
Amanda Touchton, resident, read a portion of a letter written by Keith Puckett, regarding
an incident with the El Segundo Police Department.
Keith Puckett, resident, read the final portion of his letter regarding an incident with the
El Segundo Police Department.
Derek Pelotte, resident, commented on House of Representatives bill, # HR763 -
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, which he is asking Council to
support.
Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke in support of Keith Puckett.
Dave Holop, resident, spoke in support of Keith Puckett.
Dottie Allison, resident, commented on a tree in front of her home that is scheduled to
be removed.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Explained the matter regarding Mr. Puckett is a personnel issue and Public
Communications is not the place to have a discussion, however, Mr. Mitnick said he will
meet with Mr. Puckett as his earliest convenience.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, explained the process of a personnel matter and how
Council is/is not notified of such matters.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Golf Course Subcommittee Recognition given to Lee Davis (in attendance) and
Sandy Cox by Mayor Boyles. Mr. Mitnick announced the committee will play the
first round of golf on the new and improved course when it re -opens.
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b) Book to Action 2021 report given by Julie Todd, Cultural Development &
Communications with the El Segundo Library. The Nature Fix: Why Nature
Makes Us Happier, Heathier and More Creative, by Florence Williams is the book
chosen for Book to Action 2021. The library will host several events in
conjunction with the book, please check their website for more information.
c) COVID-19 Update given by Fire Chief Donovan
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only,
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
2. Approve Warrant Demand Register for Period of February 21, 2021 through
March 4, 2021, approve the following warrant demand register numbers 11A and
11 B; warrant numbers 3034710 through 3034802, 3034803 through 3034885,
and 9001872 through 9001915 and ratify payroll and employee benefit checks;
checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
4, Adopt Resolution No. 5253 authorizing the destruction of identified records in
accordance with provisions of Section 34090 of the State of California
Government Code.
(Fiscal Impact: 1,200)
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in an
amount not to exceed $250,000 for developer -reimbursed services provided to
the City's Development Services Department, broaden the policy to include
not only environmental services consultants, but any consultant that works at the
direction of the Development Services Department, provided the consultant is
paid on a developer -reimbursed basis and no City funds are paid to the
consultant and rescind previous Council action requiring environmental review
services be provided by a vendor from the Council's pre -approved list of
consultants.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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6. Authorize the acceptance of $541,900 in grant funds from the 2019 State
Homeland Security Grant Program, Agreement No. 6036 and allow for
amendments as outlined in Section V, subsection 503. Amendments of the
Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, authorize the City
Manager or designee to sign an agreement with the County of Los Angeles who
will serve as the grant administrator for the grant, authorize the City Manager to
sign the Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements with Michael T.
Little dba Counter Risk, Inc., Amendment No. 5348Fand Buffalo Computer
Graphics; Amendment No. 6009A and approve additional appropriation to
expense account 124-400-3202-3769.
(Fiscal Impact: $541,900 Grant funds)
7. Approve the El Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation 2021 Operating
Budget for the Park Vista senior housing apartments located at 615 East Holly
Avenue.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Adopt Resolution No. 5254 correcting the Basic Hourly Salary Range for the job
classification of: Police Service Officer II (Part-time).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment No. 5990A with Denis
Cook Land Use Consultant for planning services to increase the not -to -exceed
amount from $50,000 to $95,000.
(Fiscal Impact: Increase contract from $50,000 to $95,000 — funded through
savings due to vacancies in the Development Services Department)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving
Consent Agenda item 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:.
1, Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2021 and Special
City Council Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2021.
Mayor Boyles asked for a detail to be added under item #D12- Bikeway/Greenway
Project. Adding: Local Travel Network grant(s) as a possible resource for the project.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to approve
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2021 as amended and Special City
Council Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2021. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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3. Authorize the City Manager to extend the License Agreement No's. 4814B
AYSO, 4815B Babe Ruth, 1816B, ESGS, 4817B Hockey, 4818B, ESLL, 4819B
LaCross, 4820B Flag Football, 4821 B USVL with each El Segundo Youth Sports
Organization identified in the Youth Sports Council Athletic Field/Facility Use and
Allocation Policy for three years.
Revised to approve for oner (1) year.
(Fiscal Impact: $24,000)
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel asked a question regarding Youth Sports Council Athletic
Field/Facility Use. Council would like the Youth Sports Council to be revisited and
brought back for discussion and possible changes.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to
approve the El Segundo Youth Sports Organization identified in the Youth Sports
Council Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy for one (1) year. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS.
10. California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program Award; adopt a
resolution authorizing acceptance of a $43,347 grant from the California
Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program to support the El Segundo Police
Department in educating minors about the harms of tobacco products, enforcing
state and local tobacco laws, and conducting retailer enforcement.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Captain Bermudez, El Segundo Police Department, reported on the item.
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. 4255
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WITH REGARD
TO THE TABACCO GRANT FOR THE YEAR 2020/2021
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
adopting Resolution No. 5255, execute Agreement No. 6037. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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11. City Hall Windows Replacement Project Construction Contract Award;
1) Reject MMJ Contractors, Inc.'s bid as non -responsive; and 2) Authorize City
Manager to implement one of the following options: A) Original Project -- Execute
a public works construction contract with A.J. Fistes Corporation to replace all
City Hall windows, remove hazardous materials, install interior window shades,
and complete related work for a total cost of $581,620; or, B) Revised Project --
Execute a public works construction contract and subsequent change order with
A.J. Fistes Corporation to replace limited City Hall windows, remove hazardous
materials, install interior window shades, and complete related work for a total
cost of $475,700. (This option stays within the initial $450,000 construction
budget).
(Fiscal Impact: See agenda)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to reject MMJ
Contractors, Inc.'s bid as non -responsive and approve Option A; Original Project --
Execute a public works construction Contract No. 6038 with A.J. Fistes Corporation to
replace all City Hall windows, remove hazardous materials, install interior window
shades, and complete related work for a total cost of $581,620. MOTION PASSED BY
VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES Boyles Giroux Pimentel NO Nicol Pirsztuk
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:
12. Receive and file El Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation update on Park
Vista Senior Housing facility located at 615 East Holy Avenue.
(Fiscal Impact: None
Paul Lanyi and Jim Latta, Sr. Housing Board Corporation gave a presentation.
Council discussion
• Directed staff to come back to a future City Council meeting with a staff report
regarding the Board recommendations with further research and analysis.
• Council thanked and commended Paul and Jim for their presentation.
•e Review the Board's purpose and review with City Council.
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER —
13. Receive and file presentation of Investment Portfolio Report for December 2020.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation.
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Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
H. AD -HOC CITY COUNCIL PENSION COMMITTEE REPORT
14. Adopt proposed Unfunded Actuarial Liability Policy providing guidance to
address any potential future unfunded liabilities in the City's CaIPERS employee
pension portfolio.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer and Council Member Nicol
gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Mayor Boyles would like to add for consideration; add a minimum of
$5,000,000,000 annually or 50% of additional revenue stream which ever is
greater to the pension debt.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting the
Unfunded Actuarial Liability Policy. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — Passed
Council Member Nicol — Passed
Council Member Pirsztuk — Attending Rotary's Good Friday Breakfast on April 2,
2021 via Zoom, wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day and suggested
everyone check out the water tower, it is green in honor of St. Patrick's Day,
thanked Public Works for lighting the water tower and thanked everyone for
supporting our local restaurants.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Mentioned West Basin has rain barrels available for
delivery to residents, reserve one before they are gone. Attended the virtual
Congressional City's conference and mentioned how fortunate El Segundo is to
have Randy Collins, Emergency Manager and the AHIMT, All Hands Incident
Management Team.
Mayor Boyles — Mentioned former Mayor Fuentes was a champion for getting the
City an Emergency Manager. Attending the South Bay Council of Governments
General Assembly meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 9:00 AM — 4:00
PM, invited all to register online for the 54t" Annual Mayor's Good Breakfast and
gave kudos to the 8t" Graders working on their Community projects, stated Jr.
Lifeguards is a go this year and thanked Supervisor Hahn and others for their
work on getting the program back on track, mentioned the City of El Segundo
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submitted to LAWA (Los Angeles World Airport) opposition to the expansion
project and mentioned Congressman Lieu announced money is available for the
fiscal year 2022 appropriation cycle for community projects with focus on
infrastructure.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Passed
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned staff will follow up on
items discussed this evening, will have a summary available of the opposition
letter written to LAWA for residents to review, stated the April 6, 2021 City
Council meeting is cancelled and the next meeting is April 20, 2021.
MEMORIAL — None
ADJOURNED at 8:49 PM
City Clerk
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