2021 Nov 02 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 4:04 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk
Council Member Nicol
Council Member Giroux
- Present
- Present at 4:24 PM
- Present
- Present
- Present at 4:40 PM
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 sMc.,.) 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:
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (GOV'T CODE §54957): -1- MATTERS
City Manager Performance Review
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -2-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Firefighters' Association (FFA) and Police Officers'
Association (POA)
Agency Designated Representatives; City Manager, Scott Mitnick, Human
Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, and Irma Moisa Rodriquez.
Adjourned Closed Session at 5:47 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:01 PM
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk
Council Member Nicol
Council Member Giroux
Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
INVOCATION — Reverend Dina Ferguson, St. Michael Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1, Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment Plant Wastewater Spill and Recovery Update,
report given by Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director
2. Proclamation read by Council Member Nicol, proclaiming November 14 — 20,
2021 as United Against Hate Week and accepted by Christibelle Villena, DEI
Committee member.
3. Proclamation read by Council Member Giroux, proclaiming November 15 —
December 16, 2021 for the Spark of Love Toy Drive and accepted by Deena Lee,
Fire Chief.
4. Barbara Levine, District Director I LA County Economic Development Corporation
presented Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, the Los Angeles County
Economic Development Corporation Most Business -Friendly City Award
Certificate.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
In Chamber —
Karen Fowler, resident, commented on alley way speeding near Candy Cane Lane Park
on the corner of Whiting St. and Binder Place.
Marianne Bjorklund, resident, commented on the many recent coyote sightings in town.
Arthur Verge, resident, commented on the many recent coyote sightings in town.
Via Zoom —
None
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Stated Portland Bates will follow-up with Ms. Fowler and commented on the coyote
situation. Jaime Bermudez, Interim Chief of Police commented on the coyote situation
and what the City is doing educate the residents on coyotes. Interim Chief Bermudez
stated a town hall meeting will take place in the near future (late November, early
December) regarding coyotes with Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
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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:
5. Approve Special and Regular City Council Minutes of October 19, 2021.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
7, Adopt Resolution No. 5277 allowing public meetings to continue to be conducted
via teleconferencing pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Reject Cedro Construction, Inc.'s bid as nonresponsive, reject CEM Construction
Corporation's bid as nonresponsive, authorize City Manager to execute standard
Public Works 'Construction Contract No. 6206 with Stephen Doreck Equipment
Rentals, Inc. for $1,598,162.80 for the Water Main Improvements Project on
Grand Ave. and authorize an additional $159,816 as contingency funds for
potential unforeseen conditions and authorize City Manager to execute
Professional Services Agreement No. 6207 with Wallace & Associates, Inc. for
$157,048 for construction inspection services for project and authorize an
additional $15,705 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
(Project No. PW 21-05)
(Fiscal Impact: $2,000,000.00 included in adopted budget)
9. Waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1629 amending El Segundo
Municipal Code Title 15, Chapters 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29; and
schedule a second reading for the November 16, 2021 City Council meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel,
approving Consent Agenda items 5, 7, 8 and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEM:
6. Warrant Demand Register for October 11, 2021 through October 24, 2021
(Fiscal Impact: Total of $4,098,662.22 ($669,873.50 in check warrants and
$3,428,788.72 in wire warrants)
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer and Mark Hensley, City Attorney answered Mayor Pro
Tern Pimentel's questions regarding workmen's compensation payments.
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving warrants demand register for October 11, 2021 through October 24, 2021,
numbers 8A and 8B and warrant numbers 3037707 through 3037944, and 9002238
through 9002242. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early
due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and,
Wire transfers. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS;
10, Adopt Resolutions Amending City Contributions for CalPERS Medical Premiums
(Fiscal Impact: Funding for actions related to previously approved MOUs for
calendar year 2022 are incorporated in the adopted FY 2021-2022 Citywide
Budget. Sufficient funding for actions related to Non-PERS Elected Officials and
Unrepresented Hourly Employees considered full-time under the ACA is included
in the adopted FY 2021-2022 Citywide Budget)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item,
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5278
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION 003 CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5278. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5279
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION 005 SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5279. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5280
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION 008 POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5280. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5282
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION 700 NON-PERS ELECTED OFFICIALS
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5282. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5281
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION 900 UNREPRESENTED HOURLY EMPLOYEE GROUP
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5281. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Boyles left the dais due to possible conflict of interest
11. Smokey Hollow On -Street Parking Pilot Project
(Fiscal Impact: $24,951.00)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol authorizing
staff to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 6208 with KOA for conceptual
design of the of the Smokey Hollow On -Street Parking Pilot Project. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Mayor Boyles returned to the dais.
12. Aquatics Fee Study and Cost Recovery Policy
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer and Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director,
gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the review of the Aquatics Fee Study.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to retain the
existing Aquatics fee structure, and apply the consumer price index (CPI) cost inflator to
the Aquatics fees each year as part of the annual Master Fee Schedule update.
MOTION FAILED BY VOICE VOTE. 2/3 Yes: Boyles Giroux No: Pirsztuk Pimentel Nicol
13. FY 2021-2022 Fire Department Budget Reductions Follow -Up Report
(Fiscal Impact: Potential FY 2021-2022 General Fund expenditure savings is up
to $1,000,000)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager gave a presentation and Deena Lee, Fire Chief and Joe
Lillio, Chief Financial Officer answered Council questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
directing the City Manager to take action on recommendations #1-9 (1. Suspend Fire
Engine #32 through June 30, 2020, 2. Underfill one vacant Battalion Chief position with
a temporary Special Projects Coordinator through June 30, 2022, 4. Maintain one
frozen Firefighter/Paramedic position through June 30, 2022, 5. Maintain one frozen
Fire Prevention Specialist through June 30, 2022, 6. Continue to work with City of
Redondo Beach and City of Manhattan Beach to establish a tri-cities Battalion Chief
position, as part of the ongoing "Shared Fire Service" review, 7. Complete Fire Service
Accreditation study by April 1, 2022, 8. Review process and benefits to City of El
Segundo to transfer from Disaster Management Service Area G to Disaster
Management Service Area A, and 9. Report back to City Council by June 30, 2022 with
FY 2021-2022 expenditure savings and service impacts of items 1 through 8 and
provide recommended Fire Department expenditures savings and service revisions as
part of the FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget preparation process) with the exception
of item #3 (3. Fill frozen Fire Marshall position after planned Battalion Chief retirement).
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 Yes: Boyles Pirsztuk Giroux No: Pimentel
Nicol
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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 — No Report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Gave a shout out to the Halloween Frolic organizers
and encouraged residents to apply for the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
committee, the application process is now open.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Mentioned the upcoming annual celebration of the
SBWIB (South Bay Workforce Investment Board), congratulated the City of
Compton on their Youth Build opening and mentioned he will be attending the
Transportation Committee and Aging and Homelessness, task force meetings
next week.
Mayor Boyles — Attended and gave an update on the SBCOG (South Bay
Council of Governments) Board of Directors meeting.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No Report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned Interim Chief
Bermudez reminded him the Police Department will be meeting with the
Department of Fish and Wildlife tomorrow (Nov. 3rd) regarding the increase in
coyotes in town, mentioned the LA Chargers plan to build their headquarters her
in El Segundo and stated the next City Council meeting will be November 16,
2021.
MEMORIALS — Tom Curtis
Adjournment :at 8:41 PM
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