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2024 Jul 02 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM.. ROLL CALL Mayor Boyles - Present Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Absent Council Member Giroux - Present Council Member Baldino - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to Cit 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV'T CODE § 54957) -1- MATTER(S) 1. City Manager Performance Review 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 LEGAL COUNCIL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Threats to Significant exposure/- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)): -3- matter(s). 1. Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett 2. BKK Landfill (West Covina) INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)): -1- matter(s). Adjourned at 5:50 PM OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:01 PM ROLL CALL EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 2024 PAGE 1 Mayor Boyles - Present Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Absent Council Member Giroux - Present Council Member Baldino - Present INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total) Thomas Russ, resident, commented on the Ham Radio Field Day that was held on Saturday, June Craig Sheets, spoke regarding radioactive devices and Scintillation and Geiger Counters. Lucille DeRing, resident, commented on a burglary that occurred at her home. John Pickhaver, resident, commented on the lighting of the Water Tower during June for PRIDE month. Anya Goldstein, resident, commented on the lighting of the Water Tower during the month of June for PRIDE month. 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 Baldino to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED. 4/0 B, CONSENT: 1. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes of June 18, 2024. (Fiscal Impact: None) 2. Approve warrants demand register for June 3, 2024 through June 9, 2024 numbers 2313: warrant numbers 3050899 through 3050988, and 9003169 through 9003178. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers. (Fiscal Impact: $3,069,278.46 ($2,956,775.79 in check warrants and $112,502.67 in wire warrants)) 3. Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement No. 6988 with the City of Hawthorne to maintain a server -based records management system and related police software applications not -to -exceed amount of $75,000 per fiscal year and authorize City Manager to waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 2024 PAGE 2 Municipal Code § 1- 7- 9(A) by finding that the City's best interests are served by a direct award of a contract without a competitive selection process. (Fiscal Impact: $75,000 (Included in the Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget)) 4. Amendment No. 6757A to Agreement with Faster Asset Solutions for Fleet Management Software. (Fiscal Impact: The additional cost can be absorbed by the Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget in account 001-400-4601-6206 (Contractual Services). No new appropriation is necessary at this time) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino, approving Consent items 1, 2, 3, and 4. MOTION PASSED. 4/0 PULLED ITEMS: None C. PUBLIC HEARING: None D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: (Items 5 & 6 switched order) 6. El Segundo Police Department Presentation on a Comprehensive Program to Address the Unsheltered Homeless Population in El Segundo (Fiscal Impact: None) Saul Rodriguez, Police Chief introduced the item and Luke Muir, Police Lieutenant gave a presentation. Council Discussion Council consensus to receive and file the presentation. 5.. Agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers NFL Team for the City of El Segundo Fire Department to Provide Standby Emergency Medical Services for Practices at the New Chargers Training Facility in El Segundo (Fiscal Impact: See staff report for full explanation) George Avery, Fire Chief gave a presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 6989 with the Los Angeles Chargers for the City of El Segundo Fire Department to provide standby emergency medical services for practices at the new Chargers Training Facility in El Segundo. MOTION PASSED. 4/0 E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS:: EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 2024 PAGE 3 7. Arts & Culture Advisory Committee Bylaws Amendments (Fiscal Impact: None) Rand Niessen, Cultural Arts Coordinator reported on the item_ Council discussion MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino approving amendments to the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee's bylaws, with the following wording for Section IV — Membership; "The ACC shall be composed of up to 11, but no less than 9 voting members who live or work in the City of El Segundo." Section V, Article VI shall remain as amended. MOTION PASSED. 4/0 F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Mentioned the nomination period to run for City Council and City Clerk will run July 15th through August 9th. Call the Clerk's office or email allgft'clerks&�a!sa undo.or to schedule an appointment. G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Baldino — Attended the PRIDE event held at Recreation Park on June 23rd, thanked the Community Development department for recognizing Brenda Newman at her last Planning Commission meeting, Brenda has served on the Planning Commission for 15 years, toured Chevron along with members of the Environmental Committee on June 28th and invited the community out to watch the U12 Little League All -Stars on July 3rd at 6:00 PM on Brett Field and if they win this game, the next game will be held on July 5th at 6:00 PM on Brett Field. 8. Recreation Park Renovation Subcommittee Expansion (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 expansion and name change to Recreation Park Renovation Committee. MOTION PASSED. 4/0 Council Member Giroux — Mentioned as the Council heads into summer recess, wanted to thank staff for all the work and effort they have put into projects over the last 6 months. Also, mentioned that at times Council will get ahead of themselves, but must remember that there are 5 Council members and that they represent themselves and not necessarily the other 4 members. Council Member Pirsztuk — Absent EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 2024 PAGE 4 Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Attended Mattel's "Play it Forward" event, at the event had an opportunity to speak with Supervisor Mitchell's staff regarding Dockweiler and the summer congestion along Vista Del Mar. Staff mentioned they are keenly aware of the situation. Will attend Transportation committee meeting next week. Stated the Green Line extension will be further reviewed, and the report should be completed by 2026. Measure A will qualify for the ballot in November, this is the half cent sales tax that would replace Measure H. Mentioned L A Sanitation received 97 million dollars for design from the federal government for water recycling efforts. State lobbying contract is ending and feels this is a discussion for the future regarding a federal lobbyist. Mayor Boyles — Toured Arbor Energy, attended the State of the City for the City of Inglewood, met with CBRE; the city is at 25.8% office vacancy for Q1, add in the light industrial component and the city is at .6%. With these numbers, the Mayor feels we need a different portfolio of product that includes light and heavy industrial space and less Class A space. Stated we are making progress with Hyperion, but not quickly enough. Would like to hire an individual who has run a wastewater plant that will hold Hyperion accountable on a weekly basis. This item will be brought back to a future Council meeting for council approval. Lastly, had Aly Mancini, Recreation Parks, and Library Director invite the community to the 4t" of July festivities. REPORTS —CITY ATTORNEY — Reported on the safety litigation; in both the Hatcher and Tulette cases, the city prevailed in the trial court level and court of appeals. To date these two lawsuits have cost city $599,000 in legal fees. All in all the city will spend approximately $3,000,000 in legal fees litigating the numerous safety lawsuits. J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — gave an update on the Hyperion Reclamation Plant. MEMORIAL — None Adjourned at 7:48 PM J UR41zy zuo�)_ Tracy Weav City Clerk EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 2024 PAGE 5