2022 May 03 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 5:00 PM due to Special Budget
Session from 3:00 PM — 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 Cily Business Only, — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) None
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV'T CODE
§54956.9(D)(1): -1- MATTER(S)
1. BONNER v. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court, Case
No. 20STCV32011
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV'T CODE § 54957) -1- MATTER(S)
1. City Manager Recruitment
Recessed at 5:55 PM
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 — Rabbi Dovid Lisbon, Jewish Community Center
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1. Council recognized ESHS Student Katy Durand - LA Marathon 1st Place Winner
in the Women's 16-19 Age Group.
2. Council recognized the AYSO Boys U12 State Champions.
3. Council recognized Jamie Taylor retiring after 32 Years with the City of El
Segundo. Michael Allen, Community Services Director presented Mr. Taylor with
a plaque for his years of service.
4, Council recognized Fire Fighter of the Year, Captain Tony Del Castillo, presented
by Fire Chief Lee.
5, Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk proclaiming May as National
Older American Month 2022 and recognized the City's Older American's and
stated Elderfest will be held on May 21, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the
Joslyn Center.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Liz Garnholz, resident, commented on item #D20 and was curious about Prop 64
regarding banning Cannabis retail sales.
Jonatan Cvetko, non-resident, commented on item #D20 and made recommendations
for and alternative initiative/measure.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Mark Hensley, City Attorney commented on Cannabis issue and Darrell George, Interim
City Manager gave an update report on the Aquatics Center heater.
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 VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT:
6, Approve Special and Regular City Council Meeting minutes of April 19, 2022 and
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2022.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Approve warrants demand register for April 4, 2022 through April 10, 2022,
numbers 1913: warrant numbers 3040214 through 3040304 and, 9002479
through 9002481. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released
early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: The total of $1,336,215.98 ($303,513.56 in check warrants and
$1,032,702.42 in wire warrants))
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8. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
9.. Approve a second amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 5913B
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the implementation of Senate Bill 743
Regarding the Analysis of Transportation Impacts Pursuant to CEQA to increase
the total not -to -exceed compensation from $50,000 to $62,500.
(Fiscal Impact: The second amendment will increase the budgeted amount by an
additional $12,500; however, it is funded by the General Plan Maintenance Fund
708 (not the General Fund)
10, Receive and file the Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
11. PULLED AND MOVED TO THE MAY 17, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Contract No. XXX
with Faze 1 Corporation DBA Premier Pipe, Inc. for $254,893.74 for the Sanitary
Sewer Collection System Closed Circuit Television Inspection, Project No. PW
21-12, and authorize an additional $40,000 as contingency funds for potential
unforeseen conditions.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in Adopted FY 2021/22 Budget)
12. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL — TO BE DISCUSSED WITH ITEM
#D19
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for
Consulting Services to Update the Downtown Specific Plan
(Fiscal Impact: The agreement with RRM Design Group for $464,045, an
increase of $19,668, is funded by the General Plan Maintenance Fund (Fund
708))
13, Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No.
6349 for design services with Miller Architectural Corporation for $75,000 for the
design of ADA improvements to the Civic Center Public Areas.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in Adopted FY 2021/22 Budget)
14.. Approve Resolution No. 5327 approving final Vesting Parcel Map No. 82684 (EA-
1259) for a One -Lot Residential Subdivision at 436 Sierra Street to allow
construction and subdivision for a Three -Unit Residential Condominium and
authorize city staff and City Clerk to sign the map for recordation.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
15. Approve the sole source purchase of three (3) AutoPulse resuscitation systems
from Zoll Medical Corporation utilizing national purchasing partners cooperative
pricing for $53,335 to be reimbursed through County of Los Angeles Measure B
grant funds.
(Fiscal Impact: $53,335 allocated Measure B funds)
16. Waive second reading of Uncodified Ordinance No. 1637 adopting the City's
Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481.
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(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Consent Agenda items 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 16. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS*
8. Extension of License Agreement with El Segundo Co -Op Nursery School
Fiscal Impact: $1050 for FY 22/23, $1100 for FY 23/24 and $1150 for FY 24/25
($3300 over three (3) years))
Council discussed a possible future remodel of the Clubhouse that could occur within
the next 3 years; therefore, Council made an amendment stating this could displace the
school due to the fact the contract is for three (3) years.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 4698E with
the El Segundo Co -Op Nursery School to extend the agreement for three (3) years to
end September 30, 2025, with an increase of $50 per year for the next three (3) years
as amended with provision of a possible remodel of the Clubhouse within the next 3
years. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
17. South Bay Cities Council of Governments Local Travel Network Wayfinding and
Signage Project Report.
(Fiscal Impact: The costs associated with this project, including staff coordination
time with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, will be included in the
Measure M application and will be part of the FY 22-23 budget work plan)
Michael Allen, Development Services Director, and members of the South Bay Cities
Council of Governments gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol directing
staff to work with South Bay Cities Council of Governments to implement Phase 1
(design and implement the project within the City of El Segundo and prepare a Measure
M application for funding of project). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
18. Resident and Business 2022 Survey Results Regarding Satisfaction with City
Services (Net Promoter Survey Results)
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(Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY22 Budget. In 2021, the City
purchased a robust, cloud -based software service "Qualtrics" to conduct the Net
Promoter surveys and data analysis, as well as other City surveys throughout the
year for an annual fee of $20,789)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager gave a presentation and reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Nicol left the dais due to a previous pull of straws
due to conflicts of interest.
19. Outdoor Dining in the Public Right -of -Way in the Downtown Area
(Fiscal Impact: Further study of outdoor dining does not have any direct fiscal
impact on the City's General Fund. Staff time is included in the FY 2021-2022
Adopted Budget to advance continued study of outdoor dining. Development of a
long-term outdoor dining program, if included as part of the ongoing Downtown
Specific Plan Update, will require an amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement (PSA) to increase the contract amount with RRM Design. The cost to
amend the agreement with RRM will be brought back before City Council for
consideration, and will be funded by the City's General Plan Maintenance Fund,
intended to cover the costs associated with ongoing review, update, and study of
the General Plan elements and associated Specific Plans.)
Michael Allen, Development Services Director, Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director
and Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file presentation of feedback from the April 7, 2022
community meeting, and the April 27, 2022 meeting with property owners.
The following motion is a combination of item #B12 and #D19
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 6058A with RRM
Design Group to increase the total not -to -exceed compensation from $444,377 to
$464,045 for the inclusion of a parking demand study as part of the Downtown Specific
Plan update, and give staff direction to bring an amendment to Professional Services
Agreement with RRM Design Group back to city council for the inclusion of an outdoor
dining program and potential Business Improvement District as part of the update to the
Downtown Specific Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 3/0
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
directing City staff to provide interested parties with the process, required application
materials, and application costs to establish a public initiated vacation process on the
100 and 200 blocks Richmond Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 3/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
establishing December 31, 2022 for removal of the remainder of all temporary outdoor
dining improvements that were allowed during the pandemic. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 3/0
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Nicol returned to the dais.
20. Staff Presentation and City Council Direction on City Commercial (Retail Stores)
Cannabis Regulatory Initiative Ordinance
(Fiscal Impact: The cost of presentation of the citizen initiative ordinance to the
City's voters at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election comprises
approximately $2,513 of the total $20,945 estimate from Los Angeles County.
This cost will be included in the FY 2022-2023 budget. Additional costs would be
incurred for adding City initiative measures for a commercial cannabis regulatory
initiative or a commercial cannabis tax initiative and for associated due diligence
and initiative or ordinance preparation work, including environmental review)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney and Michael Allen, Development Services Director reported
on the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
Council gave direction to staff to bring back the item at a future regular City Council
meeting with a comprehensive City Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Initiative
Ordinance.
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS 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 — Commented on the recent Hyperion Citizens' Forum
meeting and felt accountability is still not there with the Hyperion Plant. Asked
that the community and Council show strong support and attend the next
quarterly meeting in June.
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Council Member Pirsztuk — Reminded everyone the Hometown Fair is this
Saturday, May 7, 2022 on Main Street and Library Park.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel —
20. Formation of an Ad Hoc City Council Subcommittee to Study Establishing a
Sister City Relationship with a City in Slovakia or Hungary
(Fiscal Impact: Government Code section 37110 authorizes the City Council to
spend money from the general fund for the promotion of sister city affiliation
programs. At this time, however, no expenditures are contemplated)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel presented the item..
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving an ad hoc Council subcommittee to study establishing a Sister City
relationship with a city in Slovakia or Hungary. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel and Council Member Pirsztuk will serve on the subcommittee.
Mayor Boyles — No report
I. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J, REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Asked Council if they were
available to attend a 2"d Budget Session on May 17, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 5:00
PM. Council consensus to hold the next budget session May 17, 2022.
MEMORIALS — None
Adjourned at 8:53 PM
Council went back into Closed Session
Closed Session adjourned at 9:19 PM
Tracy Wea ` r, City Clerk
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