2024 May 21 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Cancelled
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 Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Jonathan Elmore, Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1, Council Member Pirsztuk, on behalf of the City Council, recognized Melissa
Moore, El Segundo's Unified School Districts' Superintendent, on her retirement.
2. Proclamation read by Council Member Baldino proclaiming the week of May 19-
25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. Patrick Graham, Street Maintenance,
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, and public work staff accepted the
Proclamation.
1 Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel proclaiming the month of May
2024 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Christibelle Villena,
accepted the proclamation.
4, Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles proclaiming the month of June 2024
as LBGTQ+ Pride Month, Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director
accepted the proclamation.
5. Council Member Giroux, on behalf of the City Council, recognized the Jr. Kings
AA 14 Youth Hockey team.
6. Mayor Boyles, on behalf of the City Council, recognized the Girls' AYSO Western
State Championship.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Anya Goldstein, resident, commented on the upcoming DEI interviews.
John Pickhaver, resident, commented on the recent strategic planning session and the
removal of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion wording from strategic goal number one.
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Kyle Cougill, resident, commented on the parking situation on Illinois St.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
B. CONSENT:
7. Approve Special City Council meeting minutes of April 30, 2024 (Strategic
Planning Session), May 6, 2024 (Budget Study Session) and Regular City
Council meeting minutes of May 7, 2024,
8. Approve warrants demand register for April 22, 2024 through April 28, 2024,
number 21A: warrant numbers 3050315 through 3050426, and 9003146 through
9003147. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early
due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments;
and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,956,119.92 ($2,855,674.54 in check warrants and
$100,445.38 in wire warrants))
9. Waive second reading of Ordinance and title and adopt an Ordinance No. 1661
approving Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 21-01, Zone Change No. ZC 21-
01, and Zone Text Amendment No. 23-01 for the Downtown Specific Plan
update.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
10, Adopt Resolution No. 5484 to approve the design and plans for the Community
Development Block Grant ADA Curb Ramp Installation Project No. PW 24-05,
confirm design immunity, and authorize advertising the project for construction.
(Fiscal Impact: $244,000 included in the FY2023-24 budget)
11. Adopt Resolution No. 5485 approving the plans and specifications for
construction of the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW 24-08,
confirm design immunity, and authorize advertising for bids.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,800,000 included in the proposed FY2024-25 budget)
12. Adopt Resolution No. 5486 to approve engineering plans and construction
documents for FY 2024-25 Concrete Improvements Project No. PW 24-09,
confirm design immunity, and authorize advertising for construction.
(Fiscal Impact: $200,000 included in the proposed FY2024-25 budget)
13. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment Contract No. 6580B
with Arroyo Background Investigations to increase the contract amount by
$20,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $70,000. The contract term will
remain unchanged and expires January 31, 2026.
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(Fiscal Impacts: Funds for this item are available in the adopted Police
Department C.O.P.S. Fund - Contractual Services budget. Account Number:
120-400-0000-6206)
14. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment Contract No. 6539A
with Phoenix Group Information Systems to increase the amount by $15,000 for
a total contract amount not -to -exceed $65,000. The contract term will remain
unchanged and expires January 3, 2026.
(Fiscal Impact: Funds for this item are available in the adopted Police
Department C.O.P.S. Fund - Professional and Technical budget. Account: 120-
400-0000-6214)
15. Waive second reading of the Ordinance and its title and adopt Ordinance No.
1658 for Environmental Assessment No. 1348 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 83236, amending the El Segundo South Campus Specific for permitted uses,
setback requirements, and parking requirements; and find that the proposed
amendments are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines § 15162.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
16. Accept the public right-of-way dedication for the Nash Street extension and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the dedication acceptance
document for recording.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
17. Designate the City Manager, Fire Chief and Emergency Management
Coordinator as Applicants Agents for three (3) years for Federal Emergency
Management Agency and the California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services grants and authorize the Applicant's Agents to serve as grant
administrators for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance for any
existing or future grant programs. For clerical; this item is No. 5487.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
18. Approve the one-year renewal of the cost -sharing Agreement No. 6951 with
Beach Cities Transit for operation of Transit Line 109 for FY 2024-25.
(Fiscal Impact: It is anticipated that the City's contribution for FY 2024-25 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)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk,
approving Consent items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. (Item #9, Mayor
Boyles, and Council Member Pirsztuk sustained due to conflicts) MOTION PASSED.
5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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Moved forward on agenda per Mayor Boyles
E. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS:
23. El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board Annual Report Update
and Funding Request for Reserves
(Fiscal Impact: A potential financial impact to the City's General Fund would be
$200,000 transferred annually to Fund 504 (Senior Housing Fund) reserves,
should City Council approve this commitment)
Paul Lanyi, Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board Chairperson gave a
presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation,
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
allocating $200,000 per year to the Fund 504 (Senior Housing Fund) reserves to cover
future needs at Park Vista and adhere to established reserve guidelines. MOTION
PASSED. 5/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
19. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Firefighters' Association and Amendment to the City Contributions for
CalPERS Medical Premiums
(Fiscal Impact: See agenda for full fiscal impact)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5488
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE EL SEGUNDO
FIREFIGHTERS' I.A.F.F., LOCAL 3682 BARGAINING UNIT
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5488. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
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RESOLUTION NO. 5489
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION 004 EL SEGUNDO FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5489. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
20. Changes to the Title and Classification Specification for Community Cable
Program Specialist and Building Safety Manager and Accompanying Resolution
Establishing Basic Salary Ranges
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving a title change from Community Cable Program Specialist to Media Specialist
and accompanying revised classification specification and approve title change from
Building and Safety Manager to Building Official and accompanying revised
classification specification. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5490
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC SALARY RANGES FOR FULL TIME JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting
Resolution No. 5490. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
21. United States Department of Homeland Security 2023 Urban Area Security
Initiatives Grant Program Award and Subaward Agreement with the City of Los
Angeles
(Fiscal Impact: See agenda for full fiscal impact)
Saul Rodriguez, Police Chief reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
authorizing the City Manager to execute a subaward agreement with the City of Los
Angeles and accept a 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant for $251,765 towards
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the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for an estimated total cost not to exceed
$458,379. MOTION FAILED. 2/3 YES Pirsztuk Baldino NO Giroux Pimentel Boyles
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
authorizing the use of an additional $206,614 from Asset Forfeiture to cover the
remaining amount necessary to complete the purchase of the armored rescue vehicle,
which includes a 15% contingency of $26,950 added to the Asset Forfeiture amount to
account for potential cost increases before the City's purchase is finalized. MOTION
FAILED. 2/3 YES Pirsztuk Baldino NO Giroux Pimentel Boyles
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute documentation, approved as to
form by the City Attorney, necessary to effectuate the armored rescue vehicle purchase.
MOTION FAILED. 2/3 YES Pirsztuk Baldino NO Giroux Pimentel Boyles
22. Proposed Scope of Work for a General Plan Land Use Element Update Request
for Proposals
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Michael Allen, Community Development Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
proceed with the General Plan Land Use Element update request for proposals.
MOTION PASSED. 5/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Asked to clarify the vote on item #D21 and
mentioned the election nomination period will begin July 12 — August 9, 2024.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Mentioned the increase in Lifeguard pay the Council
approved, has been a boost to the scheduling of lifeguards at the Aquatics
Center.
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Attended the Finance Committee meeting and has
asked the finance department to research the FTE's of businesses since coming
out of COVID, review companies with shared space and make sure all those
businesses that share space are obtaining business licenses and mentioned she
has asked if any hotels are over using our public safety services.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Stated there will be a special transportation meeting
the second Monday in June regarding Inglewood's K Line and COG funding,
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mentioned sanitation on the County side is bracing for a significant increase, this
will effect El Segundo's businesses on the east side of PCH and attended the
Sidebar Summit.
Mayor Boyles — Congratulated the City's Economic Business team for the article
in the LA Business Journal and requested staff add an item to an agenda
regarding creating a subcommittee to advise on the ERP system staff is
researching.
REPORTS —CITY ATTORNEY — Mentioned the Attorney's office will prepare a
staff report regarding the possibility of adding a measure to the ballot on the
advantages/disadvantages of becoming a Charter City.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Reported on Hyperion Water
Reclamation Plant and mentioned our own, Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
has been nominated as final candidate for Business Woman of the Year.
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 7:47 PM
(90M
Tracy Weav City Clerk
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