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2021 Dec 07 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021 CLOSED SESSION — Due to lack of quorum at 4:45 PM, Mayor Boyles called to order at 5:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles - Present Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Present Council Member Nicol - Present Council Member Giroux - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Oral — 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 sue.) 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 — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV'T CODE §54956.9(D)(1): -2- MATTER(S) 1. Eric Moore (retired Fire Department Battalion Chief) v. City of El Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Case No. ADJ12509749 2. Michael Ward (retired Maintenance Worker) v. City of El Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Case No. ADJ11677036 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL —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 5:30 PM EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 1 OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:00 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 Pirsztuk SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1. Commendation read by Council Member Nicol, commending Ainsley Gulden on completing her Eagle Scout Service Project by transforming Library Park's Gazebo into a whimsical gingerbread house. 2. Proclamation read by Council Member Giroux, proclaiming the 1200 Block of East Acacia Avenue as Candy Cane Lane from December 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM, through December 23, 2021. Jennifer Turnbull, Candy Cane resident received the proclamation. 3. Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk, proclaiming Sunday December 12, 2021 as the 57th Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade. Marsha Hansen, CEO Chamber of Commerce received the proclamation. 4. 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— None Via Zoom — None CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS: None (Moved due to time constraints) G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — 20. Investment Portfolio Report for September 2021 (Fiscal Impact: None) Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation Council Discussion EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 2 Council consensus to receive and file the report. 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: 5, Approve Regular City Council Minutes of November 16, 2021. (Fiscal Impact: None) 6. Approve warrants demand register for November 17, 2021 through December 7, 2021, numbers 10A, 10B and 10C warrant numbers 3038131 through 3038426, and 9002280 through 9002283. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement, Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers. (Fiscal Impact: $5,805,474.96 ($1,302,191.04 in check warrants and $4,503,283.92 in wire warrants)) 7. Authorize City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Construction Contract No. 6245 with Corral Construction & Development, Inc. in the amount of $144,044 for the Police Department women's bathroom remodel project and authorize an additional $21, 956 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. (Project No. PW 22-02) (Fiscal Impact: Included in adopted FY 2021/22 Budget) 8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL 9. Adopt Resolution No. 5292 to approve Plans and Specifications for Fire Stations 1 & 2 floor replacement and authorize staff to advertise the project for construction. (Project No. PW 22-03) (Fiscal Impact: Included in adopted FY 2021/22 Budget) 10, Adopt Resolution No. 5293 approving Plans and Specifications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and authorize staff to advertise for City Hall Public Restroom Improvements project (CDBG Project 602294-20). (Project No. PW 21-08) (Fiscal Impact: Included in adopted FY 2021/22 Budget) 11, Adopt Resolution No. 8294 approving engineering plans and construction specifications, authorize staff to advertise and approve an additional appropriation of $3000,000 from the unassigned General Fund Balance for the Recreation Park Checkout Building Restroom improvements project. (Project No. PW 21-09) (Fiscal Impact: $200,000 included in adopted FY 2021/22 Budget, $300,000 additional appropriation from unassigned General Fund Balance) EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 3 12. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1630 adding Chapter 9 to Title 5 of El Segundo Municipal Code regarding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction. (Fiscal Impact: None) 13. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK 14. Adopt Resolution No. 5295 allowing public meetings to continue to be conducted via teleconferencing pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving Consent Agenda items 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 PULLED ITEMS: 8. Notice of Completion of the Utility Verification and Investigation Services Project. (Project No. PW 20-16) (Fiscal Impact: $62,200) Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel commended the Public Works staff on completing the project in a timely manner and under budget. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk accepting the Utility Verification and Investigation Services Project by T2 UES, Inc. as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 13. Government Finance Officers Association Award for Financial Reporting (Fiscal Impact: None) Council Member Pirsztuk commended the Finance Department on the department's achievement. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux approving the filing of the Government Finance Officers Association award for excellence in financial reporting for the City's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 4 C. PUBLIC HEARING.. 15. 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 January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting. 16. Proposed Los Angeles Chargers Headquarters and Training Facility Development and Raytheon Storage Facility Relocation (2000 E. El Segundo Boulevard) (Fiscal Impact: As proposed, development of this project and relocation of the storage facility will have minimal financial benefit to the City's General Fund. The 2015 Gross Fiscal Impact and Economic Benefit Analysis for the overall El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) estimated a possible General Fund annual revenue increase of up to $2,600,000 at theoretical buildout of the full ESSCSP area. After the proposed project is developed, the maximum future recurring General Fund revenue amount will be lower than initially estimated due to this proposed use not being a more traditional office building and/or retail development. The proposed Development Agreement Amendment includes three one-time contributions of $1,000,000 for a total of $3,000,000 to be deposited into the City's General Fund to be used to support The Plunge swimming pool rehabilitation capital improvement project) Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding the proposed Los Angeles Chargers Headquarters and Training Facility Development and Raytheon Storage Facility Relocation (2000 E. El Segundo Boulevard). Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office. Michael Allen, AICP, Development Services Director, Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Planning Manager and Brad Misner, Contract Planner, CSG Engineering gave a presentation. Public Input: Bob Tarnofsky, Sr. Vice President Real Estate, Continental Development Corporation, gave a presentation, applicant. Fred Maas, Chief of Staff, Los Angeles Chargers, applicant, in favor of project. Ron Turner, Sr. Architect/Partner at Gensler, Los Angeles Chargers architect firm, commented on the project and is in favor. Rich Field, Senior Director, Real Estate & Portfolio, Raytheon Technologies in favor of the project without initiating the development agreement regarding the park/green space. Richard Lundquist, President and Owner, Continental Development Corporation, applicant read a letter from Dean Spanos, Chairman and owner, Los Angeles Chargers and offered 2+ acres of CDC/Mar Ventures land to the City of El Segundo. This land EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 5 would remain as an El Segundo Park if Raytheon's phases 3 and 4 are developed, in which El Segundo is to receive park/green space per the development agreement. Ryan Baldino, resident & Planning Commissioner, expressed the need for green space/parks and is not in favor of the Los Angeles Chargers project without Raytheon committing to the park/land (7.54 acres) per the development agreement. Rafael Pimentel, Special Representative to Southwest Council of Carpenters, in favor of the Los Angeles Chargers project. MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to close the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Recessed at 8:49 PM Reconvened at 9:18 PM Council discussion Rich Field, Senior Director, Real Estate & Portfolio, Raytheon Technologies, and Susan Bray-Magnall, Associate Director Facilities West Region, Enterprise Real Estate Services, Raytheon Technologies answered Council's questions. During the recess, the City of El Segundo and Raytheon Technologies agreed to the following to move the project forward. If the following conditions are approved, condition #11 put forth by the Planning Commission is out (Butler building) and Raytheon will agree to move forward with conditions/amendments requested/proposed by staff. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read into the record the changes to the Recreation Facility Use Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Raytheon Company regarding use of Recreation Fields: (Section 1, paragraph 1) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the City shall have the right to schedule play on a minimum of two Recreational Fields at all times identified above and RTX (Raytheon Technologies) employees will have priority use of one softball field. City participants shall be limited to Recreational Fields for practice purposes from Monday through Friday and for practice and competitive play purposes on the weekend, however, RTX retains the right to approve of adult competitive play in its reasonable discretion. (Section 6, title and paragraph 1) RTX will study the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") to determine potential ADA access to the Recreational Fields and implement such appropriate access measures in its discretion. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read into the record the changes to the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of El Segundo, CDC Mar East Campus 1 LLC, and Raytheon Company: EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DEC EMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 6 (Section 10.4 title amendment) CDC/MAR Payment and Land Dedications to the City (Section "g" now becomes "h" which adds section "i") New section "g" will now read; Within 12 months of the recording of the final Map for the Sports Complex Project, CDC Mar will offer for dedication to the City the approximate two acres of property identified in Exhibit H. This offer of dedication is separate and distinct from the obligations set forth in Section 9 of this Agreement and does not offset or alter the requirements of Section 9. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 5289 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM (EA-1305) TO THE EL SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT APPROVED UNDER EA-905 TO ANALYZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SPORTS FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED PRACTICE FIELDS WITHIN PHASE 11 OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN AND A NEW STORAGE BUILDING WITHIN PHASE IV OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN. MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel adopting Resolution No. 5289. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 1631 AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 11-02 Council Member Pirsztuk introduced the Ordinance No. 1631. Second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting of December 21, 2021. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read the Resolution by title only.. RESOLUTION NO. 5290 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 21-02 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ONE-STORY STORAGE BUILDING ON THE RAYTHEON CAMPUS AT 2000 EAST EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD WITHIN THE EL SEGUNDO SOUTHEAST CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (LOT 18 AND TRACT MAP 71551). MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk Council Member Pirsztuk adopting Resolution No. 5290. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk Nicol No: Giroux EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 7 Mark Hensley, City Attorney read the resolution by title only, RESOLUTION NO. 5291 A RESOLUTION APPROVING (1) A VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83507, (2) A MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE EL SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN (NO. 11-1), AND (3) SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 21-01 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PROFESSIONAL SPORTS HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING FACILITY WITHIN THE SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel adopting Resolution No. 5291. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk Nicol No: Giroux D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: 17. Participation in Two National Opioid Lawsuit Settlements (Fiscal Impact: See staff report for fiscal impact narrative) Mark Hensley, City Attorney, reported on the item. Council discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only; RESOLUTION NO. 5297 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN TWO NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGR EXECUTION OF RELATED PARTICIPATION AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk adopting Resolution No. 5297. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 18. Citywide Salary Schedule Update (Fiscal Impact: See staff report for fiscal impact narrative) Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item. Council discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only; RESOLUTION NO. 5298 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 4, 2011, WITH REVISIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2021 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 8 MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting Resolution No. 5298. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 19. Amendment to City Contributions for CalPERS Medical Premiums (Fiscal Impact: Fiscal impact for FY2021-22 is $36,000, assuming all eligible employees participate in medical coverage. Sufficient funding for actions related to this recommendation is included in the adopted Citywide Budget. No new funding is needed for this fiscal year) Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item. Council discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only; RESOLUTION NO. 5299 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 006 EL SEGUNDO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk adopting Resolution No. 5299. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 RESOLUTION NO. 5300 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 001 EL SEGUNDO MID-MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting Resolution No. 5300. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Wished everyone Happy Holidays and stated Mona Shilling, Deputy City Clerk II will be the Clerk for the December 21st meeting and that her last day with the city will be December 30tn G, REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Report given earlier in meeting. H, REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 9 Council Member Giroux — Congratulated Melissa McCollum, Community Services staff and the Arts and Culture Committee on a job well done for the events held last week in honor of the holidays. Council Member Nicol — Concurred with Council Member Giroux, excellent events last week. Wished all Happy Holidays, reminded everyone that Candy Cane Lane opens Saturday and thanked EDCO for the donation of receptacles for Candy Cane Lane over the years. Merry Christmas Council Member Pirsztuk — Concurred regarding the events over the last week. Thanked Kiwanis and the POA for the Santa Sleigh and hopes to see everyone at the Holiday Parade this Sunday. Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Will attend the Sanitation Committee meeting next week, Transportation Committee is dark this month, County Accessor Jeffrey Prang, will give a brief regarding the ramifications of Prop 19 and mentioned a meeting took place last week regarding the Regional Housing Trust. Mayor Boyles — No report REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Commented on the Raytheon/Charger project, complimented and thanked the City Attorney and past and current staff members who worked on the project, commented on Chief Lee's celebration today and stated next meeting December 21, 2021 MEMORIALS — None Adjournment at 9:49 PM Tracy WeaVer, City Clerk EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 10