2021 Jun 15 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021
CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION — Due to lack of quorum, meeting adjourned to
5:02 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 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 sec..) 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): -1- MATTERS
1. Scott O'Connor (City Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, United States District
Court (Central District of California), Civil Case No. 2:20-CV-0311 DMG (PLAx)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
Mayor Boyles recessed Closed Session at 5:32 PM
6:00 PM — CONVENE REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER —Mayor Boyles at 6:01 PM (Council on dais, public virtual)
INVOCATION — Rabbi Dovid Libson, Jewish Community Center
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
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)
In Chamber
Coach Steve Woods, resident, recognized Coach Skip Jones and the ESHS Girls
Soccer team on their Championship.
Via Zoom
Anya Goldstein, resident, thanked the City and Council for recognizing Pride Month and
lighting up the Water Tower on June 28, 2021.
Read into the record the following emails.
John Pickhaver, Kate Alavez and Lindsay Pinkham regarding several items.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
2. Recognition of the ESHS Girls' Soccer Team - CIF Champions. Coach Skip
Jones and team were honored by City Council.
3. Da Vinci School COVID-19 Response Appreciation presented by Dr. Matt
Wunder to City Council and the All -Hazard Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
4. Recognition of South Bay Fiber Ring Completion, Charles Mallory, Information
Technology Services Director presented a "shovel" to Council.
5. Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles, proclaiming June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth
Celebration Day. Shad McFadden, DEI Chairperson accepted the proclamation.
6. COVID-19 Update presented by Randall Collins Emergency Management
Coordinator.
7, Recognition of Police Chief Bill Whalen's Retirement presented by Scott Mitnick,
City Manager.
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
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B. CONSENT
8. Approve Special Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2021 and May 28, 2021 and
Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2021.
9. 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
May 23, 2021 — June 4, 2021; numbers 17A, and 17B: Warrant numbers
3035915 through 3035996, and 9002025 through 9002068.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,391,655.19 ($1,557,183.89 in check warrants and
$834,471.30 in wire warrants)).
10. Professional Service Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year
2021-2022 in Excess of $50,000.
Recommendation -
1 . Authorize the City Manager to amend contract #5346 with Prosum, Inc,
amendment no. 5346E,. to provide project management and technical
services for the Information Technology Services Department for an
amount not to exceed $750,000 in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund —
Information Technology Services).
2. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
3. Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Metron Farnier for
an amount not to exceed $300,000 in total for the purchase of single jet
AMR water meters for the City's water system in FY 2021/2022
(Water/Wastewater Enterprise Fund).
4. Authorize staff to continue to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel for City
vehicles and equipment through the use of spot market purchasing for an
amount not to exceed $254,500 in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund =
$190,000; Asset Forfeiture Fund = $13,000, Prop "A" Fund = $30,000;
Water Enterprise Fund = $12,500; Wastewater Enterprise Fund = $9,000).
5. Authorize the City Manager to amend contract 6062 with Vincent
Benjamin Group LLC, AMENDMENT NO. 6062A to provide on -call
temporary staffing services for use by all City departments for an amount
not to exceed $250,000 in FY 2021/2022. (General Fund- Various City
Departments)
6. Authorize the City Manager to waive and award a professional service
Agreement to Aerotek Professional Services, agreement no.6126 to
provide temporary staffing services for the Public Works Department for
an amount not to exceed $200,000 in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund —
Public Works/Contractual Services).
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement 5907
and issue a blanket purchase order to Marc Cohen, aemendment no.
5907B for Medical Director consulting services for COVID incident not to
exceed $160,000 in FY 2021-2022 (General Fund — 001-400-2902-6214).
8. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
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9. Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Hinderliter De
Llamas & Associates (Agreement #3313) to provide professional services
related to sales and use tax for an amount not to exceed $100,000 in FY
2021/2022 (General Fund — Finance Department - Business Services
Division).
10. Authorize the City Manager to amend contract #4223A with Professional
Account Mgmt., LLC (Duncan Solutions Company), amendment no.
4223B for providing professional parking citation processing and collection
services, via citation management for the Police Department for an
amount not to exceed $84,000 in FY 2021/2022 ending June 30, 2022
(General Fund — Police Department).
11. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No.
4095 with High Point Strategies, LLC, amendment no. 4095K for
professional services related to LAWA, LAX, FAA, MTA and other Los
Angeles agencies to (1) extend the term of the agreement to June 30,
2022; and (2) authorize payment for services up to $81,000 (General Fund
— City Manager)
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No.
6016 with KNB Consulting, LLC., amendment no. 6016A for ongoing
services to provide communications support for the City's
hospitality/tourism public relations and communications initiatives for an
amount not to exceed a combined total of $76,000 in FY 2021/2022
ending June 30, 2022 (General Fund — City Manager — Communications &
Economic Development Divisions)
13. Authorize the City Manager to amend contract #6010 and authorize
payment to Crowdstrike, Inc, amendment no. 6010A. to provide
cybersecurity services and software for an amount not to exceed $65,000
in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund — Information Technology Services).
14. Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Tyler
Technologies/Eden Financial Management Systems for annual software
licensing, maintenance, and support for an amount not to exceed $65,000
in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund — Information Technology Services).
15. Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Westchester
Medical, Inc. for professional medical services not to exceed $60,000 in
FY 2021-2022 (General Fund — 001-400-3201-6214 $20,000; 001-400-
2506-6214 $40,000).
16. Authorize the City Manager to amend contract #395713 with Galls LLC for
purchasing uniforms and equipment for the Police Department for an
amount not to exceed $60,000 in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund — Police
Department). Galls, LLC is one of two only physical locations that provides
in-house, appointment tailoring, embroidery, and distribution of equipment
within a 10-mile radius from the Police Department.
17. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement 5348
in the amount of $59,515 and issue a blanket purchase order to Counter
Risk, Inc, amendment no. 5348G. for regional intelligence consulting
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services not to exceed $1,100,785 in FY 2021-2022 (Federal Grants —
124-400-3785-6214).
18. Authorize the City Manager to issue a blanket purchase order to Baker &
Taylor Information Services for supplying books and other library materials
for an amount not to exceed $50,195 in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund —
Community Services - Library).
11. Adopt Resolution No. 5264 approving plans and specifications for the Water
Main Improvements on Grand Avenue and authorize staff to advertise the project
for construction bids. Project No. PW 21-05.
(Fiscal Impact:)
12. Accept the Acacia Park Playground and Site Improvements Project by Landforms
Landscape Construction, Inc. as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's office.
(Fiscal Impact:)
(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.)
13. Adopt Resolution No. 5265 identifying Pavement Rehabilitation project on El
Segundo Blvd. from Main Street to Illinois Street to be funded with FY 2021-22
SB-1, "Road Repair and Accountability Act" funds.
(Fiscal Impact:)
14, Accept Softball Field Bleacher Areas Improvement Project, by Nata Construction,
Inc. as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the County Recorder's Office. Project No. PW 20-03.
(Fiscal Impact:)
15. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Standard Public Works Contract No.
6105 with T2 UES, Inc. in the amount of $92,700 for the Utility Verification and
Investigation Services Project and authorize an additional $7,300 as contingency
funds for potential unforeseen conditions. Project No. PW 20-16
(Fiscal Impact:)
16. Adopt Resolution No. 5266 authorizing the City Manager to provide written notice
of intent to withdraw membership from the Independent Cities Risk Management
Authority (ICRMA).
(Fiscal Impact:)
17, Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1625 amending El Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) to Consolidate Municipal Elections with Statewide
November Even Year General Elections.
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk,
approving Consent Agenda items 8, 9, 10 (with exception of items #2 & #8), 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, and 17. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEM.
10-2 Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 5861
with Riester Pacific, Inc, amendment no. 5861C. for the City's economic
development and hospitality and tourism marketing services, in a form approved
by the City Attorney to (1) extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2022;
and (2) authorize payment for services up to $350,000 (General Fund — City
Manager ($206,000) and Chevron Grant Fund ($144,000) held in the Fiduciary
Fund)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager answered Council's questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving
Consent Agenda #10 -2. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10 — 8 Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with All Cities Management
Services, Inc., amendment no. 3881 G for ongoing services to provide crossing
guard services for the El Segundo School District for an amount not to exceed
$130,950 in FY 2021/2022 (General Fund — Finance Administration/non-
departmental).
Scott Mitnick, City Manager answered Council's questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk, approving
Consent Agenda #10 -8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Items E.21 and G.22 were moved up on the agenda.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
21. Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Mayor Boyles appointed Kelly Watson to a partial term ending May 30, 2024 and,
Robert Motta and Dave Lubs to full terms ending May 30, 2025.
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER
22. Investment Portfolio Report
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Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation.
Council consensus to receive and file.
Recessed at 7:31 PM
Reconvened at 7:42 PM
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
18, Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement
Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and City Strategic Plan Revisions.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding
proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program
Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and City Strategic Plan Revisions.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Scott Mitnick, City Manager and Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation
and answered Council's questions.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, 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 Resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO.5267
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2021-2022 FINAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2021-2022 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
adopting Resolution No. 5267. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Resolution by title only,
RESOLUTION NO. 5268
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO'S FISCAL
YEAR MEASUREMENT PERIOD
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting Resolution No. 5268. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving the General Fund Reserve Policy, Economic Uncertainty Reserve Policy,
Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) Policy, and Topgolf Revenue Allocation Policy for FY
2021-2022. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol
approving the revisions to Year -Three (FY 2021-2022) of the three-year 2020-2022 City
Strategic Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council consensus directing staff to reduce the General Fund Budget by
$1,000,000,000 (1 Million) with an emphasis on Fire Department reductions and report
back to Council within 90 days.
Recessed at 10:48 PM
Reconvened at 10:55 PM
19. FY 2021-2022 Master Fee Schedule
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding FY
2021-2022 Master Fee Schedule.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Dino Marsocci, Customer Service and Treasury Manager reported on the item and
answered Council's questions.
Public Input: None
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 Resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. 5269
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR RECOVERING COSTS INCURRED FROM
PROVIDING VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting
Resolution No. 5269. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS;
20, Class Specification for Special Projects Administrator (Part-time) and Resolution
to Establish and Modify Basic Salary Ranges for Job Classifications of Special
Projects Administrator (Part-time), Chief Financial Officer and Director of Public
Works
(Fiscal Impact:)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resource Director reported on the item..
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting the classification specification for the Special Projects Administrator (Part-time)
position. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Per Rebecca Redyk, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Public Works was removed
from the Resolution.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Resolution by title only,
RESOLUTION NO. 5270
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC HOURLY SALARY RANGE
FOR A PART TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting
Resolution No. 5270. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Moved forward on the agenda
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — Passed
Council Member Nicol — Passed
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Council Member Pirsztuk — Gave a shout out to Chevron, USA for keeping El
Segundo Beach clean and to those community members who pick up trash on
their walks.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Reported Contract Cities and Transportation
Committee are in recess, Sanitation meeting, tomorrow, June 161h, and assembly
bills will hit the floor next Tuesday, therefore, if you have concerns, call your
representatives soon.
Mayor Boyles — Passed
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY —
23. Ordinance Repealing Local Campaign Contribution Limits in Favor of State Law
Campaign Contribution Limits to be Enforced by the Fair Political Practices
Commission.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned upcoming items for the
August 17, 2021 City Council meeting and that Council may hold a Special
Closed Session meeting on June 29, 2021.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNED at 1:19 PM
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