2022 Sep 06 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 5:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk
Council Member Nicol
Council Member Giroux
Present
Present @ 5:04 PM
- Present
- Present
- 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.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -3-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), Police Officers'
Association (POA), and Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager,
Darrell George, and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk
Adjourned at 5:55 PM
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 Chris Stewart, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County Supervisor attended the meeting via Zoom to
introduce herself to the Council and Community.
2, Jaime Bermudez, Police Chief and Council recognized Sgt. Brandon Browning
for graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Linda Cohen, resident, commented Bicycle Angels is hosting a charity event on
September 17, 2022 at the California Yacht Club.
Cyrus Rangan, M.D., from Department of Health, commented on the Hyperion
Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Sanjay Gaur, Culver City, commented on the drought situation in California.
Margie Leahey, resident, commented on Washington Street's traffic, residents running
stop signs and speeding.
Liz Garnholz, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Corrie Zupo, resident, commented on the AQMD hearing. Commented on Dr. Low and
his history of downplaying residents' concerns.
Kyle Wheeler, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Mike Bornstein, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Jeffry Schuh, resident, commented on the City's emergency preparedness when lives
are threatened.
Trevor Koppel, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant
and the AQMD Hearing that occurred today.
Angie Greenspan, resident, commented on the AQMD Hearing today and the inspector
who testified. Mentioned Childcare options in El Segundo are lacking.
Kirt Suihkonen, resident, asked who is the regulatory body that is accountable for the
Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Julia Cohen, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Danielle Busse, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Joe Mannion, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Sam Hedding, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Tamara Kechowski, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater
Plant.
Michelle Bergdahl, resident, commented on the Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater
Plant.
Council Member Nicol left the dais due to an emergency
Recessed at 7:02 PM
Reconvened at 7:08 PM
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Commented on various items regarding Hyperion Reclamation Wastewater Plant and
the City's role.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney also commented on previous hearings and meetings that
the City has attended.
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Mayor Boyles suggested full court press, possibility of declaring State of Emergency,
and/or possible lawsuit/litigation. Council agreed to will hold a Special Meeting on
Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 7:00 AM to discuss next steps regarding the Hyperion
Reclamation Wastewater Plant.
Jaime Bermudez, Police Chief commented and updated the community on the bomb
threat at ESMoA that occurred over a year ago.
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks and Library Director reported the Field Use Metrics.
Council requested a higher -level discussion on Field Use Metrics.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only,
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 (Council Member Nicol was at the dais for the vote,
the vote was out of order)
B. CONSENT:
3. Approve Regular City and Special meeting minutes of August 16, 202Z
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. Approve warrants demand register for July 4, 2022 through August 14, 2022,
number 1A, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and 4A, warrant numbers 3041387 through
3041988, and 9002562 through 9002626. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit
Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $15,813,685.55 ($3,767,560.23 in check warrants and
$12,046,125.32 in wire warrants))
5� Authorize City Manager to execute one-year Agreement No. 6485 for hardware
and a subscription with Tec-Refresh, Inc. to purchase Palo Alto Networks Cyber
Security Firewall providing cyber security protection for fiscal year 2022-23.
(Fiscal Impact: $178,699.95. These costs are included in the FY 2022-23
Information Technology Equipment Replacement Budget)
6. Adopt a motion, by four -fifths vote, to determine there is no longer a need to
continue the emergency actions approved under Resolution No. 5343, accept the
El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center Heater Repair by Knorr Systems as
Complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the
County Recorder's Office. Project No. PW-22-14.
(Fiscal Impact: Wiseburn has provided the City with three checks in the amount
of $40,000 each, totaling $120,000, over the prior three fiscal years. Wiseburn
was invoiced for the FY 2022-23 contribution of $40,000, bringing the total to
$160,000 that Wiseburn has contributed towards the replacement reserve
account per the joint use agreement. The $160,000 is placed in a reserve
account in Fund 601 (Equipment Replacement Fund) and needs to be
reimbursed to the GF where the repair of the pool heater was expensed)
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7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Standard Maintenance Contract No. 6483
for one year (plus to optional one-year extensions) with Western Indoor
Environmental Services in the annual amount of $49,980 for the Downtown El
Segundo Sidewalk Power Washing and authorize an additional $10,020 for
contingencies. Project No. ENG 23-02.
(Fiscal Impact: $60,000. Included in FY 2022/23 Budget)
8. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1638 amending El Segundo
Municipal Code Chapter 5-8 to implement State Assembly Bill 1276 regulating
Single -Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments and designate the
City as the associated enforcement agency.
(Fiscal Impact: City enforcement costs will correspond to the level of enforcement
the City deems appropriate, although fine collection may mitigate such costs)
9, Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement No. 6486 with Impex
Technologies to purchase a Nutanix license renewal and support services for
$67,966.49 to maintain the City's technical infrastructure.
(Fiscal Impact: $67,966.49. Included in FY 2022/23 budget)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. Resolution Adopting Vehicle Miles Travelled Thresholds of Significance for
Purposes of Analyzing Transportation Impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was time and place for a Public Hearing regarding a resolution
adopting Vehicle Miles Travelled Thresholds of Significance for purposes of analyzing
transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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, Community Development Director and Paul Samaras, Principal Planner
gave a presentation on the item.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
ADOPTING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
FOR PURPOSES OF ANALYZING TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND DETERMINING THAT
ADOPTION OF THE VMT THRESHOLDS IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO CEQA
REVIEW
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving Resolution No. 5358. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
11. PULLED AND MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING
Grant Award from Chevron U.S.A., Inc. in the Amount of $75,000 to Support
Economic Development within the City of El Segundo
(Fiscal Impact: $75,000 Revenue for the Economic Development Grant Account
702-221-2401-1281)
12. Main Street / Imperial Highway Monument Sign
(Fiscal Impact: $450,000 ($150,000 General Fund & $300,000 Cultural Arts Fund
- included in the Adopted FY 2020-2021 CIP Fund Budget)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director introduced the item,
Chuck Foley, President, Hirsch & Associates gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council requested a few changes and a specific breakdown of cost regarding option
two. The item will be brought back to a future City Council meeting for a final decision.
Recessed at 9:13 PM
Reconvened at 9:23 PM
Mayor Pro Tern left the dais and joined the meeting via teleconference.
13. Implementation of Reorganization of City Departments
(Fiscal Impact: None. Included in FY 2022-23 Budget)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOULUTION NO. 5359
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGES FOR FULL
TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving Resolution No. 5359 as amended. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
ORDINANCE NO. 1639
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REFLECT CHANGES TO THE CITY'S INTERNAL ORGANIZATION,
INCLUDING REVISED NAMES OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND
CLASSIFICATIONS.
Council Member Giroux introduced Ordinance No. 1639. Second reading and possible
adoption scheduled for the regular scheduled City Council meeting on September 20,
2022.
14, City of El Segundo FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
(Fiscal Impact: Implementation of the FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan will be
considered and prioritized in the annual Citywide budget each fiscal year)
Darrell George, City Manager and Portland Bates, Management Analyst gave a
presentation.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting the FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 4/0
15. Update on the City's Homeless Outreach Program
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Jaime Bermudez, Police Chief introduced the item.
Sgt. Alex Leavitt, Community Engagement Division, reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
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E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:
(Moved up to after Public Hearing)
16. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Local Economy Report
(Fiscal Impact: There will be direct and indirect fiscal impacts to the City's
General Fund, including staff time and possibly funds for additional business
community engagement activities. These costs will likely be absorbed in the FY
2022-2023 General Fund Budget. If there are greater financial needs, staff will
return to City Council for separate budget appropriation requests)
Avery Smith, DEI Chairperson reported on the item.
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director answered Council's questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
moved forward on recommended activities #1-5. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER —
(Moved up to before Consent)
17. Investment Portfolio Report June 2022
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation,:
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Nicol — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Mentioned two upcoming events; Ed!toberfest on
Friday, September 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM and Main Street Fair on Saturday,
September 24, 2022. Enjoyed the Artwalk and would like to see a final
accounting of the event to gage if the City will need to subsidize next year.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — No report. Left teleconferencing at 10:15 PM
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Mayor Boyles — Attended ribbon cuttings for Dipped Ice Cream and L'Oreal, met
with leaders from Torrance to share ideas and mentioned the State of the City
will be on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Pacific Corporate Towers from
11:30 — 1:30 PM.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Announced the City of El Segundo received a
unanimous verdict in favor of the City in the case of O'Connor vs El Segundo.
There will be legal fees in upwards of $500,000, however, a portion of the fee
could be recovered. Mr. Hensley will report if fees are recovered and what
amount when appropriate.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Announced the City of El
Segundo is a finalist for the Most Business Friendly City from the Los Angeles
Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The Annual Eddy Awards will
take place November 9, 2022 at SoFi Stadium.
MEMORIALS — None
Adjourned at 10:19 PM
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Tracy WeWver, City Clerk
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