2023 Oct 17 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM due to lack
of quorum at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Baldino
- Present
Present
Present at 5:08 PM
- Present
- Present at 5:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Appoint Mark Hensley, City Attorney, and Michael Allen, Community
Development Director, as Real Property Negotiators for 910 Hillcrest Street, El
Segundo, CA 90245 (Assessor Parcel Number; 4131-002-900) for Negotiations
with Affordable Housing Partners, Represented by Francisco Uriarte (Price and
Terms of Sale Proposed Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
appointing Mark Hensley, City Attorney, and Michael Allen, Community Development
Director, as Real Property Negotiators for 910 Hillcrest Street, El Segundo, CA 90245,
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Mayor Boyles 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): -1- MATTER(S)
City of El Segundo v. Wiseburn Unified School District, Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. 23TRCV01031.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats to Significant exposure/- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code
§54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)): -1- matter(s).
1. Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett
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INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)):
- 1-matter(s).
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6): -
2- MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighter Association (FFA) and City Employees'
Association (CEA).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca
Redyk, Laura Droltz Kalty, and Alex Volberding.
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Jimmy Chaney, Church of the Beach Cities
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation by Evan Siefke, Battalion Chief, on the City's new AEDs (Automatic
External Defibrillators). The AEDs are placed in various areas in City facilities.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
John Pickhaver, resident, and ACC Chairperson, commented on item #C12.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Darrell George, City Manager 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 Giroux, Council Member Pirsztuk to read all ordinances
and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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B. CONSENT:
2. Approve Regular City Council meeting minutes of October 3, 2023.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
3. Approve warrants demand register for September 11, 2023 through September
24, 2023, numbers 6A and 613: warrant numbers 3047358 through 3047558, and
9003009 through 9003012. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $6,284,059.20 ($3,076,853.01 in check warrants and
$3,207,206.19 in wire warrants))
4, Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year hardware and subscription
support renewal Agreement No. 6776 with Tec-Refresh, Inc. for $151,626.60 to
provide continued cyber security protection.
(Fiscal Impact: $151,626.60 included in FY 2023-24 budget)
5. Authorize up to $15,000 to replace a boiler at the Park Vista Senior Housing
facility.
(Fiscal Impact: Park Vista senior living facility is owned by the City and managed
by Cadman Group. The facility has historically had positive net revenue and is
projected to generate positive net operating revenue of $43,875 in 2023. Thus,
funds to cover this expenditure are included in the Park Vista 2023 Operating
Budget, and money in the LAIF/CAMP account will not be used)
6. Adopt Resolution No. 5441 authorizing the submission of applications for all
California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery ("Cal Recycle")
grants for which the City of El Segundo is eligible and authorize the City Manager
or his designee to execute all necessary agreements and other grant -related
documents thereof to CalRecycle.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Receive and file the Unaudited Fiscal Year -End 2022-23 Financial Review.
(Fiscal Impact: While the forthcoming Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
("ACFR") will provide a comprehensive audited review of the City of El Segundo's
financial performance in Fiscal Year 2022-23, this Unaudited Financial Review
outlines a general and preliminary outlook)
8, Authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed in and to a portion of
600 S. Allied Way that was offered for dedication to the City as a future public
street in connection with Parcel Map No. 17750, but which was rejected by the
City at the time the final map was approved in June 1987.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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9. Approve staffs request to utilize $19,400 from the Library's Administration
Donation Trust Fund for Library materials and services for FY 2023-24.
(Fiscal Impact: The amount donated for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $19,400. Staff
now seeks approval to utilize $19,400 on materials and services for the Library)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk,
approving Consent items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Baldino left the dais due to possible conflicts of
interest.
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Update and Community Benefits Plan Policy
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel stated this was time and place for a public hearing regarding
the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan update and community benefits plan policy.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received in the Clerk's office.
Paul Samaras, Planning Manager, AICP gave a presentation.
Public Input:
(All commenters below spoke on behalf of allowing a transmission shop to remain in
Smoky Hollow in regard to the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan)
Tony Barraza, Patty Hedrick, James Carver, David Sharp, Alan Carter, Craig Judd, Kim
Harris, Dave Harris, Bill Cook, Lorraine Brown, on behalf of Mary Jane Clutter, Doreen
Yusifzai, Howard Faustu, Mary Jacobson, non-resident, and Elyse Rothstein.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Council discussion
Michael Allen, Community Development Director answered Council's questions.
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only;
ORDINANCE NO. 1652
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN
TO UPDATE PERMITTED USES, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
DESIGN GUIDELINES, THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLAN PROCESS,
AND CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS.
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1330 and Specific Plan
Amendment No. SPA 22-01).
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
approving Ordinance No. 1652 as proposed with amendments to Section 4.4.1
Nonconforming Uses of Land. (See below for amendments) MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 3/0
Add a new subsection:
C. Any such nonconforming uses legally established prior to October 2018 made legal
nonconforming with the adoption of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan shall be
permitted subject to the following provisions:
I. The legal nonconforming use must relocate only within Smoky Hollow the same
zone/district
II. The legal nonconforming use may relocate no more than one time
III. The legal nonconforming use is not expanded in floor area or use
IV. The legal nonconforming use shall be allowed one change of ownership
V. The business location as of October 2018 shall lose its legal nonconforming
status upon vacation of the use
VI. 1 year to find a new location as of the date of terminated lease or eviction
VII. Any discretionary entitlements associated with the legal nonconforming use
shall be applied to the new business location.
Council Member Giroux introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and possible
adoption is scheduled for the next regular City Council meeting on November 7, 2023.
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5442
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING AN UPDATED POLICY
FOR EVALUATING SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN COMMUNITY
BENEFIT PLANS
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting Resolution No. 5442. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
3/0
Recessed at 7:40 PM
Reconvened at 7:48 PM
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Baldino returned to the dais.
D. STAFF PRESENTAIONS:
11. FY 2023-24 Economic Development Strategy
(Fiscal Impact: The adopted FY 2023-24 General Fund Budget includes $275,000
for economic development and hospitality and tourism marketing initiatives.
$100,000 was budgeted to support the establishment of a start-up business
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accelerator in El Segundo. In addition, the City was awarded a $75,000 grant from
Chevron Products Company to support Economic Development)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager and Cristina Reveles, Sr. Management Analyst
gave a presentation
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS:
12. Land Acknowledgement Statement to the City's Arts and Culture Advisory
Committee Agendas
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux approving the
inclusion of a land acknowledgment statement with broader language on the City's Arts
and Culture Advisory Committee meeting agendas and present to Council the research
that was completed regarding the land acknowledgment. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Thanked all involved in the passing of AB 1216,
attended the Fire Department's Badge Pining Ceremony, and gave gratitude to
Raytheon for allowing Little League to host two teams on their practice field.
Council Member Giroux —
13. Discuss Establishment of a Youth Advisory Council
Council Member Giroux introduced the item.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles directing staff to
research and develop a Youth Advisory Council, once completed, bring back to Council
for possible approval of a Youth Advisory Council. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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Council Member Pirsztuk — Announced Halloween Frolics will be held on
Saturday, October 28t" on Main Street and announced the ribbon cutting for the
Local Travel Network on November 2"d in front of City Hall Plaza during Farmer's
Market at 3:00 PM.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Will attend the Sanitation Committee Meeting
tomorrow, Transportation Committee will meet next week and mentioned Senator
Ben Allen's office is now in El Segundo.
Mayor Boyles — Added to the announcement of the Local Travel Network and let
everyone know to bring their "golf carts" and Barry Waite, long time Council
Member from Lomita will be there with his Barber Shop Quartet.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — No report
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 8:32 PM
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Tracy WeavVr, City Clerk
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