2021-08-17 CC Agenda - Public Communications related to Hyperion2021-08-17 CC AGENDA PACKET
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO HYPERION
Harada, Patricia
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Tracy Weaver
City Clerk
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Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Saturday, August 14, 2021 1:51 AM
*ALL CITY CLERKS
Mitnick, Scott; Voss, Barbara
Fwd: Hyperion issues
From: Nancy Johns <nancysjohns@yahoo.com>
Date: August 13, 2021 at 8:52:46 PM PDT
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Hyperion issues
Reply -To: Nancy Johns <nancysjohns@yahoo.com>
So many frustrations but here in ES we have had significant increases in sewer costs in recent years and
clearly it has not been used for system improvements. Now the AQMD is fining Hyperion and ultimately
we are the ones as consumers/rate payers that are paying for the fines.
Is there no way to negotiate a better rate for sewer as penance for our horrible inconvenience and
danger to our health ---going on a month plus.
Heads need to roll and accountability is paramount.
I also worry about residents that do not have access to credit, technology, internet and may be missing
out on the opportunities offered by Hyperion to improve their environments and health via
reimbursements for hotels, A/C and purifiers. Have these been addressed?
Nancy Johns
843 Dune St
ES CA 90245
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Harada, Patricia
From: Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 8:36 AM
To: *ALL CITY CLERKS
Subject: Fwd: Hyperion smells I AC reimbursement
Council received email below.
Tracy Weaver
City Clerk
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From: Taylor Chapman <tchapman@me.com>
Date: July 26, 2021 at 11:47:49 PM PDT
To: "Boyles,Drew (Mayor)" <dboyles@elsegundo.org>
Cc: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Hyperion smells I AC reimbursement
Hello all,
I've found a number of links I've been putting together for the Hyperion Stinkfest 2021, but none get me
100% home in terms of reimbursement forms.
I have the following and I think I'm close here, but I dont want to submit random forms to LA City
without being sure I'm submitting the right forms and not wasting (ba dum tss) my time.
LA City links:
https://www.lacit.ysan.o[g/san/faces/`home
https://clerk.lacity.org/clerk-services/cps/file-claim
Specific claim under $5000 (1 believe this is the correct form...)
htt s: clerk.lacit .or sites files w hl491 files 2021-02 tacit 025603. df
Hyperion -specific links:
htti)s:,Ywww.lacitysan.org/alerts
Google docs hyperion application via LASAN
htt ps: //fo rm s.gl e/EY15m d k6 FPvu U1 eX8
The last two links get you somewhere, but no links get you to that claim form I've shared above from LA
city for reimbursement under $5000. 1 think there may be more information coming over the next few
days, but the links Mayor Drew shared also suggest that the claim period ends 29 July 2021.
Lots of mixed messaging and unclear movements here.
Do you have better links or more concrete information?
thanks,
Taylor
Harada, Patricia
From: Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 11:32 AM
To: *ALL CITY CLERKS
Subject: FW: Written Public Comment for 8/17/21
Council received email below.
Tracy Weaver I City Clerk
City of El Segundo
350 Main St. El Segundo CA 90245
310.524.2305 1 tweaver else undo.or l www.elsegundo.org
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From: Danielle Busse <dbusse@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 10:29 AM
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Written Public Comment for 8/17/21
Dear El Segundo Council Members,
I am a resident and local business owner here in El Segundo, where we have made our home for more than 9 years. I
live on the east side of town, near El Segundo High School. My family, like so many, has been impacted by the Hyperion
disaster. We have had to run our a/c almost 24/7 since the middle of July. We have pets and there are 4 of us, myself,
my husband, and my two teenagers. My husband also works from home, due to his office being closed because of
COVID, and both of our teens have been taking summer classes at ESHS and El Camino College.
Oftentimes, you can find all 4 of us on zoom sessions in active conversations. With our pets, work and classes, it is
impossible to relocate to a hotel for $181 a night, one that will house 2 adults, 2 older teens, and our pets comfortably
and allow us to work and attend zoom classes in a quiet environment. I can't image a hotel room that would
accommodate sleep, workspace, and pet space for $181 a night - we have not been able to find one.
So, we run our a/c with a HEPA filter, in hopes that it is filtering out enough of the stink and whatever chemicals are
being used to clean up this disaster. We usually run our a/c only when temps get up past 82 degrees outside. Our town
is close to the beach and usually, we are able to enjoy the ocean air. We have not been able to leave our windows open
above about 2-3 hours at a time before someone in the house yells the smell is coming and we close everything up so
our house doesn't smell like poop and bleach or poop and that sickening sweet chemical smell that has been wafting in
lately (the deodorizer Hyperion is using to mask the smell). At night, we have had to close all the windows and run the
air conditioner to get a full night's sleep because the smell is at its worst from the hours of 12am - 6am it seems. We
would not normally be running the a/c at night.
Our electrical bills will be staggering at a time of year when California is asking folks to conserve energy. We are often
running it when it is just 72 degrees outside just to get away from the smell and hope that the filter is removing as much
of whatever toxins are in the air. We would not be using this much electricity if it wasn't due to the Hyperion
disaster. Hyperion/LA Department of Sanitation is the direct cause of our increased electrical use. They should be
covering increased electrical bills due to a/c and air filter use for all those downwind. We shouldn't have to pay
astronomical electric bills due to this.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Sincerely,
Danielle Busse
El Segundo
Harada, Patricia
From: Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 11:29 AM
To: *ALL CITY CLERKS
Subject: FW: Questions for Aug 17 Zoom Call
Council received email below.
Tracy Weaver I City Clerk
City of El Segundo
350 Main St. El Segundo CA 90245
310.524.2305 1 tweaver@elsegundo.org l www.elsegundo.or�
EL, EGUNDG
Where big ideas talcs off.
From: Jennifer Gage <jlgage55@gmaii.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 20219:04 AM
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Questions for Aug 17 Zoom Call
To whom it may concern,
I would like to have the following questions asked of the LA Sanitation representative:
1. This incident was the direct result of which; malfeasance of someone abusing the drain system, or did
something build up somewhere and was released all together, or Wi there equipment failure in the plant?
2. Will there need to be additional equipment upgrades to mitigate future risk of a similar crisis and how is that
anticipated to be funded?
Thank you,
Jennifer Gage
Resident of El Segundo
Harada, Patricia
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Tracy Weaver I City Clerk
City of El Segundo
350 Main St. El Segundo CA 90245
Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:38 PM
*ALL CITY CLERKS
FW: Hyperion incident and lack of communication with LA County/City
310.524.2305 1 tweaver@elsegundo.org lwww.else undo.or
EL, EGUNDO
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From: Julie Rochefort <jrochefortdnp@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:35 PM
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Hyperion incident and lack of communication with LA County/City
Hello,
We live on Hillcrest street in El Segundo and I have applied for reimbursement following the instructions given but have
not received an approval e-mail yet. (I sent it on 7/27/21)
I have also filed a complaint with LA county public health and the LA City Hyperion as we have what looks like mold
growing on the eaves of the house in the back that faces the hyperion and haven't received a phone call or email in
response.
I do want to thank El Segundo City Officials for keeping us up to date, the the hyperion folks and health department are
not as responsive.
FYI, I have called several times and sent emails asking for a reply.... hmmmm.
Julie Rochefort
411 Hillcrest St, El Segundo, CA 90245
310-213-0082
Harada, Patricia
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Tracy Weaver
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Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Friday, August 13, 2021 11:18 AM
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Mitnick, Scott; Voss, Barbara
Fwd: Hyperion Reimbursement Increase Request: Option 1 (A/C units)
From: Kelly Davies <kellyalexisdavies@gmail.com>
Date: August 13, 2021 at 10:49:24 AM PDT
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Hyperion Reimbursement Increase Request: Option 1(A/C units)
Hello!
My name is Kelly Davies and my partner and I reside at 620 Whiting St, El Segundo, CA 90245. I'm
writing to request an increase in the reimbursement amount for residents who elected option 1. With
the extension, residents who selected option 2 are potentially receiving upwards of $7,000 from the
city. This does not seem fair to residents that selected option 1 when A/C systems cost significantly
more than $1,200.
Please consider our request as we've dealt with this awful situation for quite some time and appreciate
your help in mitigating this matter.
My cell phone is 352-745-1458.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Kelly
Harada, Patricia
From: Weaver, Tracy (City Clerk)
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 1:53 PM
To: *ALL CITY CLERKS
Subject: FW: Public comments for city council
Council received email below.
Tracy Weaver I City Clerk
City of El Segundo
350 Main St. El Segundo CA 90245
310.524.2305 1 tweaver@elsegundo.-org lwww.else undo.or
EL,EGUNDG
Where big ideas tape uff.
From: Kevin Turner <turner.kevin.p@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 1:35 PM
To: ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS <ALLELECTEDOFFICIALS@elsegundo.org>
Subject: Public comments for city council
I request the City Clerk please read my public comment into the record at the August 17, 2021, city
council meeting since I cannot attend this evening.
Councilmember Gireaux,
You said on social media that you were "embarrassed" to be an elected official in Los Angeles County. If so,
why don't you resign? We elected you to do a job, not complain about it.
And regarding Hyperion, Councilmember Gireaux, you said you didn't trust one government agency to
investigate another government agency. What then do you suggest? Should we hire a Private company to
investigate a government agency? Like how the Arizona state legislature is investigating ballots in the
presidential election in Maricopa County?
I am terrified when I hear these statements and suggestions from you. Where is your heart for service?
You are elected. You ARE the government. By your own words and actions, I do not trust you to represent me
or our community of El Segundo.
As for the city council, how do you justify taking two months off over the summer? You are elected to work for
us the residents. The rest of the Beach Cities city councils did not take two months off. Nor did the Los
Angeles City Council. But apparently you don't think there's enough city business to do and you can choose
not to hold public meetings so you can go on vacation with your families over the summer. Not every El
Segundo family is so fortunate and has this luxury.
Our community deserves better. We deserve leaders who take their elected positions seriously. With your
actions and your words, it is increasingly clear that it is time for new leadership in El Segundo.
Shame on you, Councilmember Gireaux. Stop complaining and do your job so we can have a better quality of
life here in El Segundo. Otherwise, just resign!
Kevin Turner
209 Sierra Street
El Segundo, CA 90245