2023 Feb 21 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
due to a lack of quorum at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present via teleconference
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Appoint Alex Volberding as Labor Negotiator for the City Employees' Association
and Laura Droltz Kalty as Labor Negotiator for the Police Officers' Association.
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
appointing Alex Volberding and Laura Droltz Kalty as Labor Negotiators. MOTION
PASSED BY A VOTE. 3/0 Pimentel Pirsztuk Baldino
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel announced that Council would be meeting in closed session
pursuant to the items listed on the Agenda. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -7-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association (FFA), Police Officers
Association (POA), Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA),
Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA), City Employees'
Association (CEA), Police Managers' Association (PMA), and Management
Confidential.
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca
Redyk. Laura Drottz Kalty and Alex Volberding.
Adjourned at 5:55 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel called to order at 6:03 PM
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present — Via Teleconference
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS;
1, Elyse Beardsley, Chair of the Board, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce,
announced the 2022 Holiday Parade Winners.
2, Roz Templin, Library Assistant, announced "Women of the West: A Live Concert
Celebration of Women's History Month" will be held at the El Segundo
Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Mike Harriel, LA Region Manager for Public Affairs with the Gas Company, gave an
update on the winter gas bills.
Kyle Patterson, non-resident, Carpenter's Union, commented on item D14.
Anya Goldstein, resident and SWEAT Equity Alliance member, commented on item
#E17.
Greg Maechling, resident, commented Raytheon Field regarding the ESLL usage.
Chris Eidem, resident, commented on El Segundo's Skatepark.
John Pickhaver, resident and SWEAT Equity Alliance member, commented on item
#E17.
Eric Petterson, resident, and restaurant owner, commented on development at the north
portion of Main Street.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Darrell George, City Manager gave an update on the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant
and responded to several commenters in response to their comments.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only,
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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B. CONSENT:
3. Approve Special City Council meeting minutes of February 3, 2023 and Regular
City Council meeting minutes of February 7, 2023.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. Approve warrants demand register for December 26, 2022 through January 15,
2023. Warrant demands 14C, warrant numbers 3044125 through 3044224, and
9002795. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early
due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments;
and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $655,560.13 ($456,928.53 in check warrants and $198,631.60 in
wire warrants))
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Professional Services
Agreement No. 6600 with Z&K Consultants for construction inspection services
on the El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project. Project No. PW 23-02
(Fiscal Impact: $259,560, plus $30,000 for related contingencies)
6. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIMENTEL
7. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 6601 with
law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, P.C. ("LCW') for special consulting,
representational, and legal services pertaining to employment relations matters.
(Fiscal Impact: The increase for the blended rate on all attorney services would
constitute an approximate 2% per year increase over the rate the City Council
approved in 2018. Based on LCW s charges for labor and personnel services the
past three fiscal years (approximately $140,000 per year), the average yearly
increase would be approximately $15,000. If approved by City Council, the
increase will be programmed into the FY 2023-24 budget)
8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
9. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIRSZTUK
10. VOTED ON SEPARATELY
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10, Resolution Allowing Continued Teleconferenced Public Meetings under AB 361
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
adopting Resolution No. 5393. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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PULLED ITEMS:
& Resolution Adopting Updated Records Retention Schedule Council
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Consensus to postpone the item at a future meeting..
8. 2023 Legislative Platform
Fiscal Impact: None)
Consensus to postpone the item at a future meeting,
9. Amendment to Agreement with Dennis Grubb and Associates, LLC
(Fiscal Impact: $150,000, requesting an additional appropriation of $75,000 is
requested with the mid -year report is adopted as proposed)
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED Council Member Giroux approving
amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 6379 with Dennis Grubb and
Associates, LLC to increase the total contract amount by $75,000 from $150,000 to
$225,000 for fire prevention plan check services and authorize the City Manager to
execute amended Agreement No. 6379C. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — (item #H19 moved forward on the agenda)
Council Member Pirsztuk
19. Percent for Arts Development Fee Program Discussion
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council discussion
Council requested staff prepare a comprehensive update regarding the Percent for the
Arts Development Fee Program and present the report at a future City Council meeting.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11, Amendments to El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15 (Zoning) Regarding the
State Density Bonus, Transitional and Supportive Housing, and Micro -Units
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel stated this was the time place for a public hearing regarding
waiving first reading and introducing three (3) ordinances amending Title 15 of the El
Segundo Municipal Code to establish regulations for the state density bonus,
transitional and supportive housing, and micro -units and find they are exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §
15061(b)(3)) because they do not approve any particular development project, they
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consist only of minor revisions to existing zoning regulations and related procedures,
and they do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
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 introduced the item.
Paul Samaras, AICP, Principal Planner gave a presentation and answered questions on
the item.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to close the public
hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1645
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 15-35 (DENSITY BONUS) TO THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
Council Member Baldino introduced the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 1646
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Council Member Pirsztuk introduced the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 1647
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 15-13C (MICRO -UNITS) TO EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 TO IMPLEMENT THE 2021-
2029 EL SEGUNDO HOUSING ELEMENT
Council Member Giroux introduced the Ordinance as amended..
Council consensus to remove the Pacific Coast Commons Project, as this project as
already been negotiated and approved.
Second readings and possible adoption is scheduled for the regular City Council
meeting of March 7, 2023.
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D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: (Item #D15 and #D16 moved forward on the agenda)
15. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer introduced the item.
Tiffany Fung, Manager, State and Local Government, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file report.
Recessed at 8:00 PM
Reconvened at 8:06 PM
16. Two Acre Land Dedication Offer by CDC Mar East Campus 1 LLC to City
(Fiscal Impact: After vote, check fiscal impact on staff report
Michael Allen, Community Development Director gave a presentation.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux directing staff to
conduct further due diligence including Phase I and/or Phase II environmental study,
analysis of full title report, and potential operation and maintenance costs. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
12. Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo
Supervisory and Professional Employees' Association
(Fiscal Impact: Thirteen Tier I or Tier II Classic CalPERS SPEA employees will
be subject to the side letter; it does not apply to Tier III PEPRA employees. The
fiscal impact for FY 2022-23 is de minimus with savings in subsequent years of
approximately $19,000 per year. As Classic SPEA members retire or separate
from the City, the savings will be reduced. Included in Adopted FY 2022-23
Budget in salaries and benefits)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item,
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving the side letter Agreement No. 5759A between the City of El Segundo and El
Segundo Supervisory and Professional Employees' Association. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5//0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5394
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEMBERS
OF THE SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
("SPEA") AND THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO TO SHARE THE COSTS OF THE
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
20516
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
adopting Resolution No. 5394. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
13. FY 2022-23 Mid -Year Citywide Budget Report, Recommended Adjustments, and
Resolution to Establish Basic Salary Ranges for the Human Resources Analyst
and Utilities Superintendent Classifications
(Fiscal Impact: The proposed General Fund, CUPA Fund, State Grants Fund,
Trust Fund, Transportation Fund, and Solid Waste Fund Budget adjustments are
necessary to ensure FY 2022-2023 ends with a balanced budget on June 30,
2023, as well as ensure City Council strategic goals are implemented. The total
fiscal impact on the General Fund is an increase in appropriations of $1,813,900
and an increase to General Fund revenues in the amount of $2,167,688.
An increase in the CUPA Fund (Fund 126) appropriations of $2,000, an increase
to the State Grants Fund (Fund 125) appropriations of $20,000 and revenue of
$5,000, an increase in the Solid Waste Fund (Fund 505) appropriations of
$40,000, an increase in the Trust Fund — Special Revenue/Donations (Fund 702)
appropriations of $5,971 and an increase in the Transportation Fund (Fund 112)
appropriations of $249,406)
Darrell George, City Manager introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
amending FY 2022-2023 General Fund Revenues from $81,750,523 to $83,918,210
and Appropriations from $85,941,128 to $87,704,028 as corrected during the
presentation (see exhibit A for details), amending FY 2022-2023 Certified Unified
Program Agency (CUPA) Fund Appropriations from $557,643 to $559,643 (see exhibit
A for details), amending FY 2022-2023 State Grants Fund Appropriations from $0 to
$20,000 and revenue from $15,000 to $20,000 (see exhibit A for details), amending FY
2022-2023 Solid Waste Fund Appropriations from $270,000 to $310,000 (see exhibit A
for details), amending FY 2022-2023 Transportation Fund Appropriations from
$4,840,258 to $5,089,664 (see exhibit A for details), and amending FY 2022-2023 Trust
Funds — Special Revenue/Donations from $0 to $5,971 (see exhibit A for details).
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5395
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGE FOR FULL
TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
adopting Resolution No. 5395. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: (Moved to
before the Downtown Specific Plan)
17. Amended Committees, Commissions and Boards Bylaws and Possibly
Broadcasting and/or Recording Committee, Commission and Board Meetings
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving the amended bylaws for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, Capital
Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee,
Environmental Committee, Library Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Recreation
and Parks Commission and Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board as amended.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Requested Council Amendments:
Remove High School students' eligibility to interview for a CCB and
directed staff to develop an internship program for students to participate
in CCB's.
Will revisit the appointment of an El Segundo Unified School District
appointee after reevaluation of the reason "why" this member was
established.
Council directed staff to allow the recording of meetings using Zoom Webinar beginning
with the DEI Committee as a pilot program.
18, Announce Appointments to the Investment Advisory Committee and the
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel announced Vincent Zuppo to a full term and Roger Nieves to
a partial term on the Investment Advisory Committee and Natalie Strong, Maureen
Kingsley to a full term and John Pickhaver and loana Urma to partial terms on the Arts
and Culture Advisory Committee.
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Mayor Boyles and Council Member Pirsztuk left the dais due to conflict of interest.
14. Downtown Specific Plan Update
(Fiscal Impact: The Downtown Specific Plan Update is funded by the General
Plan Maintenance Fund (not the General Fund). This fund receives revenue
from a dedicated permit fee that is collected from land development projects to
be used for updates to the City's General Plan, including its Specific Plans. No
additional appropriation is requested)
Michael Allen, Community Development Director gave a presentation on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Thanked Chief Bermudez for the tour of the Police
Department, his time and transparency.
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — No report
(item #H19 moved forward on the agenda)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Mentioned Sanitation District will be hosting virtual
tours, mentioned the C/Green line extension, which will end at the new Torrance
Transit Center will be hosing Ride Along's on March 2, 2023 and attended LA
Chamber of Commerce event at SoFi stadium.
Mayor Boyles — Mentioned the Los Angeles Times wrote an article regarding the
future of Scattergood.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — No report
MEMORIALS — William "Bill" Bue
Adjourned at 10:47 PM
ON"
Tracy Wea r, City Clerk
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