2024 Apr 16 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
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 -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Busiiness Onl — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
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 LEGHAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV'T CODE
§54956.9(D)(1): -1- MATTER(S)
1. Orr-Ryals v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6): -
2- MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighter Association (FFA) and City Employee
Association (CEA).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca
Redyk, Laura Drottz Kalty, and Alex Volberding.
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:04 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
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INVOCATION — Rabbi Dovid Lisbon, Community Jewish Center
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1, Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk proclaiming April 27, 2024 as "El
Segundo Big 5 PTA Run 4 Education Day" and presented to Tara Lee Gerson.
2. Council recognized Alexandria Taylor on her finish in the 2024 Los Angeles
Marathon.
3. Council recognized El Segundo Youth Cheer on their Quest National
Championship.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Chris Johnson, resident, commented on crime that has occurred in town and his
personal experience with a break-in at his home.
Todd Wilson, resident, concerned about the flat rate residents are being charged
monthly on their water bills for sewage system.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Darrell George, City Manager introduced El Segundo's new Police Chief, Saul
Rodriguez.
• Pulled item B#15 to a future meeting.
• Requested item E#21 move forward on the agenda
• Gave a Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant update
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT:
4. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BALDINO
5. Approve warrants demand register for March 4, 2024 through March 31, 2024,
numbers 17B, 18A, 18B and 19A: warrant numbers 3049628 through 3050024,
and 9003111 through 9003130. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks;
Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $7,415,528.56 ($3,291,304.36 in check warrants and
$4,124,224.20 in wire warrants))
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6. Approve the waiver of competitive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo
Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C) and authorize the City Manager to execute the
purchase of two new portable emergency generators by cooperative purchase
agreement and appropriate $179,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund to account
#502-400-4301-6206.
(Fiscal Impact: $179,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund)
7. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
8, Authorize the City Manager to execute a Standard Public Works Construction
Contract No. 6905 with Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company for $172,959 for
the award of the Center Street Storm Drain Improvements Project and authorize
an additional $17,296 contingency for potential unforeseen conditions and waive
its bid irregularity as immaterial pursuant to Section 14.2 of the bid specifications.
(Fiscal Impact: $190,255 included in adopted FY 2023-24 budget)
9. Receive and file information regarding selecting CliftonLarsonAllen to audit the
City's financial statements and to perform other financial audits for the three
fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with the option of two
subsequent fiscal years, pursuant to a Request for Proposals for professional
audit services for the City of El Segundo and authorize the City Manager to sign
the Professional Services Agreement No. 6906 for auditing services with
Clifton LarsonAllen. The agreement is for three years for a total of $213,915 with
an option to renew the agreement for another two years for a total of $155,104.
(Fiscal Impacts: $71,270 for fiscal year 2025, $73,760 for fiscal year 2026,
$76,230 for fiscal year 2027, and $78,874 for fiscal year 2028)
10. Adopt Resolution No. 5473 identifying the street rehabilitation project to be
funded utilizing Senate Bill 1, "Road Repair and Accountability Act" funds for FY
2024-25.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,800,000 included in the proposed adopted FY 2024-25
budget)
11, Accept the Pavement Rehabilitation Project by DASH Construction Company,
Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder's Office. (Project No. PW 22-01)
(Fiscal Impact: $1,200,000; $333,550 from 128-400-0000-8383 (SB 1
Expenditure), $200,000 from 110-400-8203-8943 (Measure R Local Streets),
and $666,450 from 127-400-0000-8382 (Measure M Expenditure) included in the
FY 2023-24 budget)
12. Accept the George Brett Field Restroom Improvements Project No. PW 23-10 by
GEM Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder's Office.
(Fiscal Impact: $266,002.42, included in the FY 2023-24 budget)
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13. Waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1- 7- 9(A)
and authorize the City Manager to enter into Agreement No. XXX, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, directly with an auto dealership for the purchase
of one new Ford Transit cargo van for the Media Division within the City
Manager's Office.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $65,000, included in the FY 2023-24 budget)
14. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
15� Waive Bidding Requirements to Purchase Fire Command Vehicle
(PULLED TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk,
approving Consent items 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Member Baldino corrected a motion on page 8 of the March 19, 2023 minutes.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, not Council Member Pirsztuk, the
minutes will be updated to reflect the correction.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting the March 19, 2024 regular City Council meeting minutes as amended.
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
7, Amendment to Contract with DownStream Services, Inc. for On -Call Pump Station
Repair Services
(Fiscal Impact: $200,000 included in adopted FY 2023-24 budget)
Council Member Pirsztuk questioned as to why the pump station wasn't being replaced
vs. being repaired. Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director stated repairs are the best
option at this time.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to Contract No. 5841 C with
DownStream Services, Inc. for an additional $200,000 for on -call pump station repair
services. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
14. Agreement with Sharp Business Systems to Provide Copier Equipment, Supplies,
Maintenance, and Support
(Fiscal Impact: The annual lease and maintenance costs will be $79,980.72 per
year, totaling $319,922.88 over the four-year lease agreement. The new lease cost
with Sharp is in line with our current expiring lease with Kyocera Document
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Solutions, staff is not anticipating an overall cost increase. The lease agreement
will begin in July 2024, and the costs will be included in the FY 2024-25 proposed
budget account 001-400-2505-6203 (copier machine charges) and 001-400-2901-
6216 (GASB 87 Lease Account). The costs for the subsequent years will be
requested in future budgets)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel asked why the city requires a copier for each office.
Jose Calderon, IT Director stated it's what the departments have asked for.
Mayor asked for a motion, Council Member Baldino made a motion, no second was
made. The item failed.
Moved forward on the agenda at the request of the City Manager
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS;
21. Aquatics Subcommittee Update
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Jeanette Gant, Aquatics Subcommittee Chairperson gave the update,
Council Consensus to receive and file the update..
PUBLIC HEARING,
16. Resolution for an addendum 1
Impact Report and Ordinance
Zone Text Amendment for the
(Provision of Adequate Sites)
Amendments), to Increase t
Development Standards in th
Sites
:) Previously Certified General Plan Environmental
for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and
Implementation of Housing Element Program No. 6
and Program No. 9 (El Segundo Municipal Code
ie Allowable Density and Adopt New Objective
R3 Zone and Housing Element Sites Inventory
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place conduct a public hearing regarding A
Resolution for addendum to previously certified General Plan Environmental Impact
Report and Ordinance for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Zone Text
Amendment for the implementation of Housing Element Program No. 6 (Provision of
Adequate Sites) and Program No. 9 (El Segundo Municipal Code Amendments), to
increase the Allowable Density and Adopt New Objective Development Standards in the
R3 Zone and Housing Element Sites Inventory Sites
Deputy Clerk Sandoval stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and
that written communication had been received.
Michael Allen, Community Development Director introduced the item..
Paul Samaras, Planning AICP, Principal Planner gave a presentation,
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Public Input:
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5474
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED EIR FOR THE EL SEGUNDO GENERAL PLAN AND
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM NO. 6
(PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SITES) AND PROGRAM NO. 9 (EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS)
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1344 and General Plan
Amendment No. GPA 23-01)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting Resolution No. 5474. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1657
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 23-01 AND
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 23-01 IMPLEMENTING HOUSING
ELEMENT PROGRAM NO. 6 (PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SITES) AND
PROGRAM NO. 9 (EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS)
Council Member Baldino introduced the Ordinance as amended. Second reading and
possible adoption will be at the regular City Council meeting of May 7t", 2024.
Modified the language on the ordinance from 600 sq. ft to "at least" 600 sq. ft.
under 15-7D-2: Development Standards — Section F.
17. Amendment to the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan for Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 83236
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place conduct a public hearing regarding
amending El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan for permitted uses, setback
requirements, and parking requirements; and find that the proposed amendments are
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §
15162 because the previously environmental impact report for the Specific Plan,
certified on December 15, 2015, contemplated development of the project site and none
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of the proposed minor amendments would trigger conditions set forth in § 15162
necessitating the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental impact
have occurred.
Deputy Clerk Sandoval stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and
that no written communication had been received.
Michael Allen, Community Development Director introduced the item.
Jazmin Farias, Planning Technician gave a presentation.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Lionel Uhry, Acquisitions & Development Manager at Mar Ventures, Inc. answered
Council's questions.
Council discussion
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1658
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS
SPECIFIC PLAN (ESSCSP) TO MODIFY PERMITTED USES, SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS, AND DEVELOMENT STANDARDS REGARDING
PARKING AND LOADING FOR PHASE 1 IN THE ESSCSP AREA.
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1348 and Specific Plan
Amendment No. ASP 23-01).
Council Member Baldino introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and possible
adoption will be at the regular City Council meeting of May 7th, 2024.
18. Ordinance Amending the Driveway and Curb Cut Standards in El Segundo
Municipal Code Chapter 15-15
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place conduct a public hearing regarding
waiving the first reading and introducing an Ordinance amending the minimum required
distance between driveway curb cuts on the same property in El Segundo Municipal
Code Section 15-15-5(N) and find that the proposed amendments are exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)
because they do not approve any particular development project, they 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.
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Deputy Clerk Sandoval stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and
that no written communication had been received.
Paul Samaras, Planning AICP, Principal Planner gave a presentation.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1659
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-15-5(N) OF THE EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 REGARDING DRIVEWAY AND
CURB CUT STANDARDS AND FINDING SUCH AMENDMENT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES § 15061(b)(3)).
Council Member Baldino introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and possible
adoption will be at the regular City Council meeting of May 7th, 2024.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
19. Results of 2024 Resident and Business Survey Regarding Satisfaction with City
Services
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY24 Budget. The city utilizes a cloud -
based software service "Qualtrics" to conduct the 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 introduced the item.
Diane Chaban, Communications Manager gave a presentation,
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
20. Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code with Certain
Appendices and Amendments and Resolution Making Supporting Findings
(Fiscal Impact: None)
George Avery, Fire Chief reported on the item.
Council Discussion
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Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1660
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (FIRE CODE) WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONAL
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS.
Council Member Baldino introduced the item. Second reading and possible adoption of
the Ordinance is scheduled for the May 7, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5475
A RESOLUTION MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
SUPPORTING CITY MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5475. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Grateful for Kiwanis and the Chilipolooza that
occurred this past weekend.
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Asked Council if there is an interest to look at 2
items: possibly sell the parking lot between El Gringo and Fantastic Cafe and use
the funds to possibly build a parking structure on the corner of Main and Grand,
next to the Fire Station. Asked staff to reach out and ask the County Health
Department how they can help/assist/what their roll is for the city.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Complete review of Measure R projects coming to
the Transportation Committee in the next few months, the Local Travel Network
has a capacity issue; golf carts can't run on Vista Del Mar due to the speed limit.
Mentioned a Federal funding proposal for the use of unused railroad beds into
parks. Sanitation Committee is still reviewing fees for the next four years.
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Change of command is taking place at the El Segundo Air Force Base. LA
Chargers tryouts take place next week.
Mayor Boyles — Toured with reporters around town, two hack-athon's occurred,
met with Holly Mitchell last week to discuss Hyperion and other topics, also
mentioned new legislation allowing cities to enforce retention for those
experiencing homelessness and/or drug abuse. Mayor asked for briefing on this
new legislation at the next meeting. Attended Council of Governments General
Assembly and attended the Chilipolooza.
REPORTS — ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — No report
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 8:22 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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