2021 Nov 16 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021
CLOSED SESSION — Due to lack of quorum at 4:00 PM, Mayor Boyles called to order
at 5:00 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 sM.) 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 COUNCIL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2)
and (3): -1- matter(s)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter(s)
Adjourned Closed Session at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Nicol -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
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INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1, Holiday Events update given by Ryan Delgado, Recreation and Parks Supervisor
and Kristina Kora-Beckman, Community Services Education and Outreach. Few
dates to remember; Menorah Lighting is December 1st in the City Hall Plaza from
5:30 -6:00 PM, Annual Tree Lighting event is December 2nd on Main Street in
front of the Plaza from 3:00 -7:00 PM, new event, Festival of Holidays is
December 3rd in the Plaza from 4:00 — 8:00 PM and the annual Christmas dinner
will be held on Christmas Eve, December 24th, to RSVP call 310.524.2705 and if
you wish to have your dinner delivered call 310.524.2706.
2. Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment Plant Wastewater Spill and Recovery Update,
report given by Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
In Chamber —
Marianne Bjorklund, resident, commented on the increased coyote sightings in town.
Sheena Parks, resident, and El Segundo Little League (ESLL) Board Member,
commented on the need for a new working scoreboard at Brett Field.
Matthew Robinson, resident, requested Council to declare El Segundo a Constitutional
Republic City to protect the rights of citizens and those who work in El Segundo.
Geoff Gerny, resident, firefighter and FFA President, commented on the Council's
decision to brown out Engine 32.
Steve Dunlop, resident, commented on the City's coyote management plan and the
increased coyote sightings in town.
Via Zoom —
Julie Holop, resident, commented on the Teen Girl Space Coalition, which is mentioned
in the Recreation Park Master Plan on pages 24 and 29. Asked Council to consider
allocating space and funding for this project.
Carisma De Anda, resident, in favor, along
Project.
with other youth, of the Aviation Greenway
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Interim Police Chief Bermudez commented on the increased coyote sightings and what
is being done. Mentioned there will be a meeting with the Department of Fish and
Wildlife on December 9t" at 5:30 PM at Joslyn Center, encouraged all to attend. Elias
Sassoon, Public Works Director, commented on the ESLL scoreboard and what the
next steps are to replace the current scoreboard. Scott Mitnick, City Manager
commented on browning out Engine 32.
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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
B. CONSENT:
3. Approve Regular City Council Minutes of November 2, 2021.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. Approve warrants demand register for October 25, 2021 through November 16,
2021, numbers 98A and 9B and warrant numbers 3037945 through 3038130,
and 9002243 through 9002279. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks;
Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $1,240,449.10 ($805,421.58 in check warrants and $435,027.52
in wire warrants))
5. Authorize City Manager to execute standard Public Works Construction Contract
No. 6212 with Union Construction Company for $662,525 for the Civic Center
Maintenance and Repairs project and authorize an additional $132,000 as
contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. (Project No. PW 21-11)
(Fiscal Impact: $850,000.00)
6. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
7, PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No.
6214 with Bureau Veritas to prepare an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Policy for the City in the amount of $150,000.
(Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00)
9. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
10. Adopt Resolution No. 5284 adopting a Citywide Records Retention schedule for
City documents.
(Fiscal Impact: Savings in reduced storage expenses and improved operational
efficiency)
11. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
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12. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1629 for Environmental
Assessment No. 1240 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 18-07, amending
Municipal Code Title 15 (Zoning Regulations), 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, and streamline the review and approval processes for discretionary
applications.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving
Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 12 . MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
6. 2022 City Council Meeting Calendar
Mayor Boyles requested the July 19, 2022 meeting date be added to the calendar as
part of the summer recess.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving the 2022
City Council calendar and adding the July 19, 2022 meeting date as part of the summer
recess. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: Boyles Pimentel,
Nicol Giroux NO: Pirsztuk
7. Purchase of One New Ford F-550 Dump Truck
(Fiscal Impact: $66,383.00)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director answered Councils questions regarding the need
to purchase the dump truck.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles pursuant to El
Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") § 1-7-9 (C), waive the bidding process and
purchase one (1) new Ford F-550 dump truck for use by the Public Works Department
and authorize the City Manager to execute a Agreement No. 6213 to purchase one (1)
new Ford F-550 Dump Truck. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
9. Resolution Approving Application for Per Capita Grant Funds
(Fiscal Impact: $188,087.00)
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Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel pulled the item to explain to the residents the process of
updating the Acacia Park and congratulate staff on a job well done.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles adopting
Resolution No. 5283 allowing an application to Per Capita Grant Funds to receive
funding from the Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 ( Proposition 68). MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
11. Resolution to Rescind Intent to Withdraw Membership from Independent Cities
Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) for FY 22/23 and Provide Written Notice of
Intent to Withdraw in FY 23/24
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel pulled the item to clarify the item to residents.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
adopting Resolution No. 5285 authorizing the City Manager to rescind the written notice
of intent to withdraw membership from the Independent Cities Risk Management
Authority (ICRMA) for FY 22/23 and adopt Resolution No. 5286 authorizing the City
Manager to provide written notice of intent to withdraw membership from the
Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) for FY 23/24. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
13. Resolution Adopting Preferential Parking Zone 2 for Portions of California Street,
Holly Avenue, and Kansas Street.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated the Public Hearing is continued to the December 7, 2021 City
Council Meeting.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
14. Candy Cane Lane Update and Safety Plan
(Fiscal Impact: $46,955.00)
Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director presented and reported on the item,
Jaime Bermudez, Interim Police Chief answered Councils questions.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving the traffic and pedestrian safety plan and related expenditures for the Candy
Cane Lane annual holiday lights event in the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue and
surrounding neighborhood. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving an
appropriation from the General Fund Balance Reserve (001-299-0000-2990) in the
amount of $46,955 to Recreation Special Events (001-400-5210-4101 for $36,000 and
001-400-5210-6214 for $10,955). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
Recessed at 7:45 PM
Reconvened at 7:58 PM
15. Recreation Park Needs Assessment and Master Plan Recommendations
(Fiscal Impact: See staff report for fiscal impact narrative )
Melissa McCollum, Community Services Director and Zachary Mueting, Consultant with
RJM Design Group gave a presentation and answered Council's questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file review of proposed Recreation Park Needs
Assessment and Master Plan, continue the item, no action this evening, schedule 2-2-1
meetings (individual meetings with staff and consultant) and schedule a work study
session meeting that possibly includes the Recreation and Parks Commission.
16. LA Metro Funding for Law Enforcement Services
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Jaime Bermudez, Interim Police Chief reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to support
funding for LA Metro to maintain law enforcement services. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 (Mayor Pro Tern left dais)
17. Conversion of Hillcrest Street and West Pine Avenue Intersection from Two -Way
Stop Signs to Four Way Stop Signs.
(Fiscal Impact: $500.00 estimation)
Scott Mitnick, City Manager reported on the item.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk directing
staff to install four-way stop signs at the intersection of Hillcrest Street and West Pine
Avenue. (Reference Resolution No. 5287) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
4/0 (Mayor Pro Tem left dais)
1 & Resolution to Support the Brand -Huang -Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative,
Providing the City Land Use and Zoning Laws Override Conflicting State Laws
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Portland Bates, Senior Management Analyst reported on the item.
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read the resolution by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5288
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
SUPPORTING THE "BRAN D-H UAN G-M EN DOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE
INITIATIVE ENSURING LOCAL ZONING AND LAND USE AUTHORITY
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5288. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
(Mayor Pro Tern left dais)
19. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 First Quarter Financial Review
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation and answered Council's
questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the first quarter financial review,
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles authorizing staff to
form a City Council Finance Committee appointing Council Member Pirsztuk and
Council Member Giroux to serve on the committee. The bylaws will be brought back to a
future Council meeting for Council approval. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE. 4/0 (Mayor Pro Tern left dais)
20. Ordinance Adding Chapter 8 to Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
Regarding Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction (SB 1383)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the item and answered Council's
questions.
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Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read the Ordinance by title only;
ORDINANCE NO. 1630
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 5 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
REDUCTION
Council Member Pirsztuk introduced Ordinance No. 1630.
Second reading and possible adoption scheduled for the regular City Council meeting
on December 7, 2021.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Mentioned the December 21, 2021 City Council
meeting has been reinstated.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Nicol — Mentioned he would like Barbara Voss, Deputy City
Manager to look into a marketing push with local hotels in our city for the
upcoming Superbowl at SoFi Stadium in February 2022 and asked all who are
interested in the Christmas Eve Dinner to please reach out and RSVP at
310.2705 or request a meal delivery at 310.524.2706.
Council Member Pirsztuk — Thanked staff for their time and effort with the
Recreation Park Assessment Needs survey and thanked the Recreation and
Parks Commission for their time and input as well.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — No report
Mayor Boyles — Will attend the South Bay Council of Governments (SBCOG)
Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 and wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Will follow-up with Council
regarding the Recreation Park Assessment Survey, stated the next City Council
meeting will be held December 7, 2021 and reminded everyone City Hall will be
closed on November 25t" and 26th next week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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MEMORIALS — Calvin Smith
Adjournment at 9:39 PM
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Tracy We ver, City Clerk
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