2024 Jun 04 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM due to lack
of quorum at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles - Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel - Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -- Present
Council Member Giroux - Absent
Council Member Baldino - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 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. Retired Police Chief, Jaimie Bermudez Workers' Compensation Claim (WCAB)
No. 23-174903.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV'T CODE § 54957) -1- MATTER(S)
1, City Manager
Performance Review
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6): -
1- MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Management Confidential (unrepresented).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca
Redyk
Adjourned at 5:45 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Boyles _
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk _
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Absent
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pirsztuk
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Added to the agenda: (Order rearranged per Mayor)
• El Segundo Recreation Park Youth Drama program sang a song from their
upcoming production of Seussical the Musical Jr, which runs this weekend at the
Recreation Park Clubhouse.
• George Avery, Fire Chief introduced Captain Del Castillo who introduced Victoria
Gustafson, recent survivor of a CPR save at Recreation Park's Pickleball courts.
(Order rearranged per Mayor)
1. Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel proclaiming June 19, 2024 as
Juneteenth Celebration Day and presented to Tanya Taylor, Black in Mayberry
Founder and Executive Director.
5. Council recognized the El Segundo High School Boys' Lacrosse Team.
6. Council recognized the El Segundo High School's Boys' Golf Team; 2024 CIF
Champions.
2. E.J. Caldwell, West Basin Municipal Water District General Manager gave a
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Summary Presentation.
3. Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director, and Council recognized Employees
who completed the Leadership Academy.
4. Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director presented the Summer
Concerts in the Park series which begin on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Cheryl Smith, resident, thanked Council for their time and consideration that goes into
selecting CCB members.
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CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
• Gave an update on the Hyperion Reclamation Plant
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
B. CONSENT:
7. Approve special (Budget Study Session #2) and regular City Council meeting
minutes of May 21, 2024, and special (CCB Interviews) minutes of May 22, 2024.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Approve warrants demand register for April 29, 2024 through May 19, 2024,
numbers 21 B, 22A and 22B: warrant numbers 3050427 through 3050724, and
9003148 through 9003162. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $6,036,808.38 ($2,101,025.56 in check warrants and
$3,935,782.82 in wire warrants))
9. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk,
approving Consent items 7, (as amended), and 8. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
PULLED ITEMS:
9. Resolution Establishing a Citywide Email Policy
(Fiscal Impact: The City will realize savings in reduced storage expenses and
improved operational efficiency)
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel asked why 5-years vs. 2-3 years for retaining emails.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney gave an explanation.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
adopting Resolution No. 5491 establishing a Citywide five-year retention policy for
emails, subject to limited exceptions. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: (Item #12 moved forward per
Mayor)
12. Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC) Presentation
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director introduced the item.
Eric Kari, CIPAC Chairperson gave an update report on CIPAC.
Council consensus to receive and file the update.
G. REPORTS —CITY TREASURER —(Item #15 moved forward per Mayor)
15. Investment Portfolio Report for March 2024
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: (Item #13 moved forward per
Mayor)
13. Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission, Planning Commission,
Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Committee, and Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles announced Marc Cavagnolo to a partial term expiring May 30, 2027 and
Kelly Watson to a full term expiring May 30, 2028 to the Recreation and Parks
Commission, Mario Inga and Mark Christian to full terms expiring June 30, 2028 to
Planning Commission, Cheryl Smith to a partial term expiring October 31, 2026 to
Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Sean O'Brien to a partial term
expiring October 31, 2026 to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Time
Whelan and Denise Fessenbecker to full terms expiring June 30, 2028 to Senior Citizen
Housing Corporation Board.
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Public Hearing for Approval of Proposed FY 2024-25 Citywide Operating Budget,
Capital Improvement Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and Associated
Financial Policies.
(Fiscal Impact: 2024-25 budget appropriations (for all funds) equal $210,950,427
with off -setting estimated revenues and use of reserves. Of these amounts,
proposed General Fund appropriations equal $97,472,672 with off -setting
estimated revenues and use of reserves. All applicable City financial policies are
being fully adhered to)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing
Proposed FY 2024-25 Citywide Operating Budget, Capital Improvement
Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and Associated Financial Policies.
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approving
Program
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
no written communication had been received.
Darrell George, City Manager introduced the item.
Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation.
Public Input:
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5492
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024-2025 FINAL OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2024-2025
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting Resolution No. 5492. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
11. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-6
(Personnel Merit System) to Add the Environmental Programs Manager and
Revise Title of the Building Safety Manager to Building Official Under the List of
Positions Exempt from the Civil Service System (Fiscal Impact: Local tax
measures that were approved in 2022, such as Measure BT, which updated and
increased the City's business license tax, will likely not comply with the provisions
of the initiative, resulting in a loss of approximately $3 million of annual revenue.
Additional impacts on City fees and charges are anticipated if this initiative is
approved, which would reduce funding for essential City services)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
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ORDINANCE NO. 1662
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1-6
(PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM) TO EXPAND THE LIST OF POSITIONS EXEMPT
FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and possible
adoption is scheduled for regular City Council meeting on June 18, 2024.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK —
14. Adopt Resolutions Call a City General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
and Taking Associated Actions.
(Fiscal Impact: $80,000 based on three (3) Council Member seats and City Clerk.
The FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget includes the cost of conducting the elections)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5493
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
A CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE
ELECTION OF THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino adopting
Resolution No. 5493. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
Mark Hensley, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5494
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON THAT DATE.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino adopting
Resolution No. 5494. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
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RESOLUTION NO. 5495
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FOR THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino adopting
Resolution No. 5495. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Asked staff to add an item to the next agenda
regarding approval to expand the Recreation and Parks subcommittees' roll to
include Hilltop Park renovation, asked for an update on the city's bike lanes from
the subcommittee, and congratulated all the ESHS graduates.
Council Member Giroux — Absent
Council Member Pirsztuk — Attended and reported on SBCOG meeting, will
attend a Senior meeting, and commented on transportation and Metro regarding
safety, thanked Rotary for the hosting the Service Awards Luncheon. Thanked
Public Works for lighting up the water tower for PRIDE month and over the
weekend it will be lit up blue and gold in celebration of ESHS graduates.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Transportation meeting is cancelled for June,
attended, and reported on Sanitation meeting, reported on bills Sacramento is
discussing, and lastly thanked a local dad who hosted an event to discuss E-bike
safety with parents and children.
Mayor Boyles — Mentioned Legislature is considering repealing the net operating
loss carry forward credit and R & B tax credit.
1 & Consideration and Discussion to Possibly Establish a City Council Subcommittee
for a City Enterprise Resource Planning System
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles introduced the item.
Council discussion
Council did not make a motion.
Council consensus directing staff to update the City Council on the process and
progress quarterly from the IT department regarding the Enterprise Resource Planning
System (ERP).
REPORTS —CITY ATTORNEY — No report
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J, REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Stated only 3 CCB's needing to
update on the Council; Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission
and the Library Board of Trustees.
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 8:10 PM
Tracy I eav City Clerk
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