2021 Oct 19 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021
CLOSED SESSION — Cancelled due to lack of quorum
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:02 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Nicol -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Recognition of Fire Chief Chris Donovan's Retirement. Chief was presented with
plaques, accolades, commendations and well wishes by Scott Mitnick, City
Manager, Robert Pullen -Miles with Assemblywoman Autumn Burke's office, Jeff
Johnson with Supervisor Hahn's Office, Jim Birrell, Executive Director, Los
Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Regional Training Group, Fire Chief, Eric Garcia,
Burbank Fire Chief and 2021 Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association
President, Deena Lee, Acting Fire Chief and City Council.
2. Proclamation read by Council Member Giroux proclaiming October as Family
Court Awareness Month and presented to Sandy Ross.
3, Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment Plant Wastewater Spill and Recovery Update.
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director and Tim Dafeta, LASAN reported and
answered Council's questions.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
In Chamber —
Kristie Wallace, resident, commented on the recent passing of SB 9 & 10.
John Pickhaver, resident, commented on the DEI Committee and committee member
Steven Wood.
Michael Verne, representative with Cedro Construction, spoke regarding an upcoming
project, agenda item #137 and requested staff re -exam the bid rejection of Cedro
Construction.
Via Zoom —
Heidi Anderson -Swan, Hermosa Beach resident, educates the public about mental
health risks of Marijuana use.
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Bart Bright, non-resident, commented on Cannabis and his experience with his son.
Sean O'Brien, resident, resident, commented on the DEI Committee and committee
member Steven Wood.
Robin Moser commented on concerns and dangers with allowing Cannabis retail outlets
in town.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Mark Hensley, City Attorney commented/clarified the City is not advocating cannabis
retail outlets, however, there is an initiative/petition circulating within the City.
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:
4, Approve Regular City Council Minutes of October 5, 2021.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Approve Warrants Demand Register for September 26, 2021 through October 8,
2021, numbers 7A and 713 and warrant numbers 3037538 through 3037706, and
9002200 through 9002237. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: Total of $2,127,489.43 ($1,014,399.74 in check warrants and
$1,113,089.69 in wire warrants)
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Contract No. 6179
with Minako America Corporation dba Minco Construction for the FY 2021-2022
Annual Concrete Improvements Project. Project No. PW 20-10.
(Fiscal Impact: $211,985.00)
7. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel,
approving Consent Agenda items 4, 5, and 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEM:
7. Construction Contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. and
Professional Services Agreement with Wallace & Associates, Inc.
for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Water
Main Improvements on Grand Avenue Project. (Project No. PW 21-05)
(Fiscal Impact: $2,000,000.00 included in adopted budget)
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Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director answered Council's questions regarding public
commenter Michael Verne with Cedro Construction and his request to accept their bid
based on a clerical error.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to continue the item
to a future City Council meeting, allowing time for Public Works to investigate the
matter. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15
(Zoning Code), Chapter 14: Historic Preservation, Chapter 15: Off-street Parking
and Loading Spaces, Chapter 22: Administrative Determinations, Administrative
Use Permits, and Adjustments, Chapter 23: Director Discretionary Decisions,
Chapter 24: Variances and Conditional Use Permits, Chapter 25: Site Plan
Review, Chapter 26: Coastal Zone Development Permits, Chapter 27:
Amendments, Chapter 28: Public Hearings, and Chapter 29: Appeals
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place for a public hearing to waive the first
reading and introduce an Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15,
Chapters 14, 15, 22, 23,24,25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.
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.
Michael Allen, AICP, Development Services Director and Paul Samaras, AICP, Principal
Planner gave a presentation on the item and answered Council's questions.
Public Input:
Toni Reina, Continental Development Corporation (CDC) representative.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel to close
the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Council consensus to make the following adjustments to the proposed Ordinance;
• Give the Development Services Director the ability to approve offsite parking. If
Director so chooses, may involve Planning Commission.
• Require the approval of liquor licenses to go before Council, not Planning
Commission.
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Introduction of the ordinance will be brought back for first reading at the regular City
Council meeting on November 2, 2021 with the requested adjustments proposed by City
Council.
Recessed at 8:26 PM
Reconvened at 8:35 PM
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
9, Urho Saari Swim Stadium "The Plunge" Update
(Fiscal Impact: The latest estimated total cost of renovating the Urho Saari Swim
Stadium building for the design supported by City Council on June 1, 2021 (with
contingencies) ranges from $8.5 million to $10 million. A total of $2.5 million is
available/committed to fund this project. This leaves a capital funding shortfall of
$6.0 million to $7.5 million. In addition to the one-time construction cost, the
recurring operational costs (staffing, maintenance, etc.) will likely be over $1
million.)
Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director and Elias Sassoon, Public Works
director gave a presentation and answered Councils questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
9. Senate Bill 9 "Housing Development: Approvals" Update and Next Steps
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $50,000)
Michael Allen, Development Services Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
directing staff to engage with the community to develop alternative approaches for
design standards and guidelines for residential development within the single-family
zone that may result in amendments to single-family residential development standards.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10. Proposed Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement
(Fiscal Impact: $14,700 per year)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
the proposed amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement No. 5720A for City
Manager. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read the resolution by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5276
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CITY MANAGER JOB
CLASSIFICATION
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Resolution No. 5276. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Nicol — Reminded the Community the next Hyperion Citizens
Forum will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Council Member Pirsztuk — Reminded residents the Sketcher's Friendship Walk
is Sunday, October 24, 2021, stated the water tower will turn orange for
Halloween, The Halloween Frolic will be on Saturday, October 30, 2021 and
Kelly Watson of the Recreation and Parks Commission is working to insure the
holiday activities are safe and open to all. If your organization would like to be
involved, please contact Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Mentioned the SBCOG would be commenting on Cal
Trans alternative uses for the express lane routing through the Sepulveda Pass
and the continued work on the Travel Network and stated he will attending the
Sanitation Meeting this week. Commented on a point of interest story involving
the El Segundo Police Department.
Mayor Boyles — Attended the Southern California Association of Governments
Regional Council meeting.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
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J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the Council for tonight's
recognition of Chief Donovan's retirement. Stated the next Council Meeting will
be held on November 2, 2021.
MEMORIALS — None
Adjournment at 9:24 PM
Tracy W er, City Clerk
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