2021 Sep 07 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
CLOSED SESSION — Cancelled due to lack of quorum
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Nicol -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Scott Tannehill, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Community Services Commendation read by Council Member Giroux for
Recreation and Parks Summer Staff.
2. COVID-19 Update given by Acting Fire Chief Deena Lee,.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
In Chamber
Shelley Tucker, resident, commented on the Senior Citizens and the need to reinstate
the activities and Dial -a -Ride for these residents.
Tiffany Tan, Youth Organizer with Asian American Drug Abuse program and works in
partnership with ROAD, commented on youth usage of tobacco and possible banning
the sale of flavored tobacco.
Joyce Harris, resident, ROAD Treasurer, commented on usage of flavored tobacco
among teenagers and request a ban on sales of such products and ban a cannabis
dispensary.
Carola Nott, resident, commented on the ESUSD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action
Plan.
Deborah Deets, resident, continued the comments regarding the ESUSD Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan.
Via Zoom
Corrie Zupo, resident and Environmental Committee member, asked that the
Environmental committee be involved regarding item #12 (air monitoring), mentioned
her public comment made May 4th on El Segundo's environmental future, frustrated the
City hasn't started a lawsuit against the Hyperion Plant and mentioned a resident that is
in need of assistance in regard to the Hyperion sewage spill.
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Tracy Miller-Zarneke resident and Environmental Committee member, encouraged
Council to consider requesting AQMD Monitors in various points around town, including
school sites and LAX. Use the recent Hyperion incident to increase awareness and
safety of residents.
Alix, Project Coordinator with Behavioral Health Services, Non -Profit, in favor of item
#13, banning tobacco use in outdoor public spaces and certain common/open spaces.
Craig Cadwallader, Surfrider Foundation, South Bay Chapter, in favor of item #13,
banning tobacco use in outdoor public spaces and certain common/open spaces.
Alma Sanchez, Youth Community Advocates, in favor of item #13, especially in multi-
unit housing.
Dominga Pardo, with Smoke Free Torrance/Hermosa Beach Coalition, in favor of item
#13, banning tobacco use in outdoor public spaces and certain common/open spaces.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Mentioned Joslyn Center will re -open September 13, 2021, working on future options for
Dial -A -Ride and those who spoke on items 12 and 13 these items will be covered during
the meeting. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, commented on legalities of suing the
Hyperion Plant. Staff gave a reimbursement update regarding Hyperion.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT:
3. Approve Regular City Council Minutes of August 17, 2021 and Special City
Council Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2021, August 24, 2021 and August 31,
2021.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. Approve Warrants Demand Register for August 1, 2021 through August 12,
2021, numbers 3B and 4A and warrant numbers 3036882 through 3037043, and
9002123 through 9002158. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $4,170,928.63 ($1,166,041.09 in check warrants and
$3,004,887.54 in wire warrants)
5. Adopt Resolution No. 5273 approving plans and specifications for the Police
Department women's bathroom remodel and authorize staff to advertise the
project for bids. Project No. PW 22-02.
(Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00)
6. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
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7, Approve the second amendment to the agreement No. 5611 B with LandCare
USA, LLC for an additional $177,918 for landscape maintenance services and
authorize the City Manager to execute the amended agreement.
(Fiscal Impact: $177,918.00)
8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
9. Authorize use of city property as central venues, permit operation of a beer
garden on public property, and approve closure of Main Street (Pine Street to El
Segundo Boulevard) and portions of Holly Street, Grand Avenue, and Franklin
Avenue for the October 9, 2021 Fair on Richmond Street pending approval of all
permits and insurance.
(Fiscal Impact: Approximately $10,000.00)
10. PULLED BY CITY MANAGER TO THE OCTOBER 5, 2020 MEETING
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member _Pirsztuk,
approving Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9. Council Member Nicol and Mayor
Boyles abstained from item #9. Item #10 was pulled by City Manager. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
6, Recreation Park Checkout Building Restrooms Rehabilitation Project and Three
Civic Center Maintenance and Repair Projects.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the Adopted FY 2021-2022 General Fund Capital
Improvement Program Budget)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, answered Council questions.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5274 and authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Metro Open Streets Grant Application to Bring CicLAvia (One Day Event that
includes Activities and Temporary Street Closure to Encourage Biking and
Pedestrian use of Public Space) to El Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: $ The projected cost is $240,000.00 for the one -day event
($350,000.00 from the Metro grant and $70,000.00 City matching funds/in kind
contributions). The City's contribution could be covered by an allocation from the
Cultural Development fund in FY 22-23 for the arts and culture aspects of the
event)
Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director, answered Council questions.
Council Discussion
No Motion, item failed.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
11. Update Regarding Cannabis Initiative Petition, Related Tax Measure and
Direction to Study Impacts of Commercial Cannabis Activities in the City.
(Fiscal Impact: There will be indirect fiscal impacts to the City's General Fund
Budget associated with staff time needed to review the Proposed Cannabis
Initiative. Direct fiscal impacts may take place with respect to possible need to
hire outside consultants to help review the Proposed Cannabis Initiative. If such
consultant assistance is needed, staff may return to City Council for General
Fund budget appropriation authority).
Mark Hensley, City Attorney reported on the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the cannabis initiative petition update.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
authorizing staff to study the impact of commercial cannabis activities in the city and
related tax measure. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES; Boyles, Giroux
Pimentel Pirsztuk NO; Nicol
12, Hyperion Incident Update and Request for Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) to Install and Maintain an Additional Air Quality Monitoring System.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director introduced the item and gave an update..
Hyperion Officials answered Council's questions; Barbara Romero, LASAN Director and
General Manager, Traci Minamide, LASAN Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Mowery,
LASAN Chief Financial Officer, Tim Dafeta, LASAN Hyperion Executive Plant Manager,
Pamela Perez, LASAN Marketing Director.
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the AQMD request to install and
maintain an additional air quality monitoring system.
AQMD Officials answered Council's questions; Terrence Mann, Deputy Executive
Officer, Compliance & Enforcement, Victor Yip, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer,
Compliance & Enforcement and Jason Low, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer,
Science & Technology Advancement (Monitoring & Analysis)
Council Discussion
Receive and file Hyperion Incident update
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
directing staff to request installation and maintenance of additional air quality fence line
monitoring systems in the City of El Segundo within close proximity to the Hyperion
plant, LAX (Los Angeles Airport) and other applicable areas. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
13. Smoking Ban in all Outdoor Public Areas and Certain Common/Open Spaces
(Fiscal Impact: There will be additional enforcement cost associated for Police
Department. This indirect cost of staff time will be absorbed via City's adopted FY
2021-2022 Annual Budget.)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director introduced the item.
Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Environmental Committee Co -Chair, gave a presentation..
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk directing
staff to research and/or draft an Ordinance banning smoking in all outdoor public areas,
certain common/open space and ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. MOTION
PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES; Boyles, Giroux Nicol Pirsztuk NO; Pimentel
14. Announce Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles appointed Joanna Bowe, Jane Burrell, Brian Mitchell (incumbent), and
Joan Palmer to terms expiring June 30, 2023 and Eva Sweeney (incumbent), Tanya
Taylor and Neal Von Flue (incumbent) to terms expiring June 30, 2024.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — Wished a rapid recovery to Rick Englehart from Covid-
19 and requested an agenized discussion regarding CCB's (Committees,
Commissions and Boards) with a list of required state and local and City CCB's
and with this list formalize a process for giving direction and guidance.
Council Member Nicol — Invited residents to the El Segundo Citizen Forum with
LASAN/Hyperion via Zoom on September 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM, see the City's
website for full details. Congratulated the organizers of the El Segundo Art Walk
for a fantastic event.
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Council Member Pirsztuk — Reminded everyone to vote in the upcoming Special
Election on September 14, 2021. Mentioned S139 and SB10 passed through the
Senate and is on the Governor's desk to sign, reminded residents to participate
in Recreation and Parks Needs Assessment Survey, thanked Ron Swanson of S
&S Hardware for providing the In and Out truck for City employees in honor of
9/11 and lastly mentioned to the City Manager that a possible ordinance for No
Camping be initiated and agenized.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Stated both Sanitation Districts are dark in
September, League of Cities convention coming up and mentioned the South
Bay Coalition of Governments Transportation Task Force will meet later this
month.
Mayor Boyles — No report
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned the next City Council
meeting will be September 21, 2021. Invited residents to attend the Fire
Departments Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Fire
Station.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNED at V1:06 PM
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Tracy Wea%Ar, City Clerk
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