2023 Jun 06 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Absent
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present via teleconference
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:
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel announced that Council would be meeting in closed session
pursuant to the items listed on the Agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGHAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV'T CODE
§54956.9(D)(1): -10- MATTER(S)
1. City of El Segundo v. Wiseburn Unified School District, Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. 23TRCV01031
2. Scott O'Connor (City Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, United States District
Court (Central District of California), Civil Case No. 2:20-CV-0311 DMG (PLAx).
3. Scott Martinez (Retired City Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21 ST CV10637.
4. James Tulette (Retired City Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles
Superior Court, Case No. 205T, CV44025.
5, Shawn Bonfield Retired (City Fire Department Battalion Chief) v. City of El
Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case no. 20ST CV48677.
6. William Hatcher (Retired El Segundo Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los
Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21 ST CV37399.
7, Richard Towne (Retired El Segundo Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los
Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21 ST CV19113.
8. Rebecca Smith (Former Non -Sworn Police Department Employee) v. City of El
Segundo - Binding Arbitration Personnel Case.
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9. Amy McDaniels (Non -Sworn Police Department Employee) v. City of El Segundo
- Binding Arbitration Personnel Case.
10. Brent Beardmore (City Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25047.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats of Significant exposure/- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code
§54956.9(d) (2) or (d)(3)): -1- matter(s).
1. Charles Mallory (Former Information Technology Systems Director) Claim
against the City of El Segundo.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV'T CODE § 54957) -1- MATTER(S)
1, City Manager
Performance Review
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6): -
5- MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), Professional Support
Services Employee Association (PSSEA), City Employees' Association (CEA),
and Management Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director,
Rebecca Redyk, Laura Droltz Kalty, and Alex Volberding.
2. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
City Negotiator: City Attorney
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel called to order at 6:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Absent
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present via teleconference
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Kaleb Oh, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Council Member Baldino read a Proclamation proclaiming June 19, 2023 as
Juneteenth Celebration Day, Tanya Taylor accepted the Proclamation.
2. Council Member Pirsztuk read a Proclamation proclaiming June 2023 as
LGBTQ+ Pride Month, John Pickhaver accepted the Proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Monica Davis, resident, invited the community to take educational tours she is offering
regarding El Segundo's Blue Butterfly. The tours will be held on July 61n 8tn, and 121n
from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information, email at monicawdavis@gmail.com.
Rebecca Carr, resident, commented on a program she launched called, "Friday Night
Lights" for High School students. Is looking to have the fees waived for park usage.
David Beugen, resident, commented on the noise level at El Segundo Aquatics Center
due to a water aerobics class taught in the facility.
Jay Hoeschler, resident, commented on pedestrian safety on Main St. and El Segundo
Blvd.; would like to see a crosswalk at Oak Ave. and Main St. and a bike lanes on both
sides of El Segundo Blvd.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Darrell George, City Manager and Dr. Stenstrom gave an update on the Hyperion Water
Reclamation Plant.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
B. CONSENT:
3. Approve Regular City Council meeting minutes of May 16, 2023.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
4. Approve warrants demand register for April 24, 2023 through May 14, 2023,
numbers 21A, 21 B and 22A: warrant numbers 3045344 through 3045669, and
9002895 through 9002928. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $5,169,796.15 ($1,839,053.81 in check warrants and
$3,330,742.34 in wire warrants))
5. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1648 for Environmental
Assessment No. 1230 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 18-04, amending El
Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") Titles 7, 13, and 15 to streamline the
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permitted uses and development standards in all zones and implement several
cleanup, clarifying, and conforming provisions.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Accept the installation of the Police Department Rooftop Chiller Unit
Replacement by Pardess Air, Inc. as complete. (Project No. PW 22-09)
(Fiscal Impact: $248,461.53 included in the FY2022-23 budget)
7. Adopt Resolution No. 5417 appointing Chief Financial Officer David Cain as the
primary representative to the Independent Cities Risk Manager Authority
("ICRMA") Governing Board and maintain Council Member Pirsztuk and Risk
Manager Hank Lu as alternative representatives to the ICRMA Board.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Accept $48,594.28 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Prevention &
Safety (FPS) Grant and authorize the City Manager to sign Agreement No.6665
with FEMA who will serve as grant administrator for said grant.
(Fiscal Impact: $49,594.28 and an additional appropriation of $2,479.72)
9. Approve the one-year renewal of cost -sharing Agreement No. 6666 for the
operation of Transit Line 109 FY 2023-24.
(Fiscal Impact: It is anticipated that the City's contribution for FY24 will be $0.
However, in the unlikely event that there is a funding shortfall, the City will pay up
to $50,000, which would be funded by Proposition A funds.)
10. Approve the El Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation 2023 Operating
Budget for the Park Vista senior housing facility located at 615 East Holly
Avenue.
(Fiscal Impact: Park Vista senior living facility is owned by the City and managed
by Cadman Group. Provided in the summary breakdown below, the facility
generated positive net operating revenue of $144,257.66 in 2022 and is
projected to generate positive net operating revenue of $43,875 in 2023. The
reduced projected net operating revenue is primarily due to the new annual
earthquake insurance premium payment. Operation of the facility does not
currently impact the City's General Fund)
11. Adopt Resolution No. 5418 approving membership in the Los Angeles Regional
Agency ("LARK), also known as the Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste
Management Joint Powers of Authority and authorize the City Manager to
execute the LARA Joint Powers Agreement No. 6667.
(Fiscal Impact: There is an annual fee of $0.30 per ton based on each city's
disposal tonnage. The annual fee for the City of El Segundo will be $13,682 for
this fiscal year, but is subject to change as a result of the changing disposal
weight)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino,
approving Consent items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
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STAFF PRESENTATIONS: (Item moved forward due to time constraints with
Council Member Giroux)
13. Establish the Aquatics Manager Classification, Adopt Classification Specification,
Examination Plan, and Basic Salary Range
(Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact for FY 2022-23. If approved, the
selection process to fill the Aquatics Manager position would require an
approximately three-month recruitment, which would be completed in early FY
2023-24. The fiscal impact attributed to the salary and benefits for this position
for nine months in FY 2023-24 is $139,264)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
approving the establishment of the Aquatics Manager classification, adopting the
classification specification and examination plan for the position, and approving the
appropriation of $139,264 from the FY 2023-24 Budget — General Fund Unassigned
Reserves to the FY 2023-24 Recreation, Parks, and Library full-time salary account.
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Joaquin Vasquez, Deputy City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5420
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGE FOR FULL
TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
adopting Resolution No. 5420. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE„
4/0
Council Member Giroux left meeting at 7:02 PM.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. Public Hearing for Approval of Proposed FY 2023-24 Citywide Operating Budget,
Capital Improvement Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and
Associated Financial Policies
(Fiscal Impact: Total proposed FY 2023-2024 budget appropriations (for all
funds) equal $195,972,100 with off -setting estimated revenues and use of
reserves. Of these amounts, proposed general fund appropriations equal
$96,064,216 with off -setting estimated revenues and use of reserves. All
applicable City financial policies are being fully adhered to)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel stated this was the time and place for a public hearing
regarding the approval of the proposed FY 2023-24 Citywide Operating Budget, Capital
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Improvement Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and Associated Financial
Policies.
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.
Dino Marsocci, Finance Manager and Vicky Wei, Finance Manager gave a presentation.
Public Input:
Eric Kari, resident and CIPAC Chairperson, thanked the Council for allowing the
committee to serve and rank the items on the CIPAC list and also, thanked Lifan Xu for
his leadership on CIPAC.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Council Discussion
Joaquin Vasquez, Deputy City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5419
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023-2024 FINAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2023-2024 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
adopting Resolution No. 5419. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE,
3/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
approving various financial policies for FY 2023-2024 (general fund reserve policy,
economic uncertainty reserve policy, Topgolf revenue allocation policy, unfunded
actuarial liability policy, and inter -fund loan policy). MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: (Item #13 moved forwarded on the agenda)
14. South Bay Cities Council of Governments Local Travel Network Wayfinding and
Signage "Pilot" Project
(Fiscal Impact: The total estimated cost of this "Pilot" project is $25,000. Metro
has committed to reimburse the City for the entire cost of this "Pilot" project by
Spring 2024.)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, introduced the item.
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David Leger, Senior Project Manager with South Bay Cities, Council of Governments
gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file presentation,
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
directing staff to work with SBCCOG to implement this LTN Wayfinding and Signage
"Pilot" Project within the City of El Segundo and direct staff to request Metro to
reimburse the City for all costs associated with this "Pilot" project. MOTION PASSED
BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 3/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER —
15. Investment Portfolio Report dated March 2023
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation..
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — As the Council liaison, attended a Senior Housing
Board meeting and thanked Neil Cadman for his work with Park Vista, attended
an Environmental Committee meeting, attended Planning Commission meeting,
attended a League of Cities meeting. and went on a ride along with the Police
Department and saw firsthand how the department handles the City's unhoused
and thanked the department for the care in handling our unhoused.
Council Member Giroux — No report / left meeting at 7:02 PM
Council Member Pirsztuk — Congratulated all those graduating, promoting, and
culminating this year and let the community know the Beach Shuttle will begin
once school is out.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Shared a story regarding Stevie Ochwat, Senior
Video Technician II with the City, who is leaving his position and moving to
Arizona and thanked Stevie for his service with the City. Attended a Capital
Venture meeting with Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager regarding start-up
companies in El Segundo and will attend the Metro meeting next week for the
Mayor.
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Mayor Boyles — Absent
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — No report
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 8:48 PM
A
(Jud'-d 404vgA
Tracy We er, City Clerk
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