2024 Aug 20 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order 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 4:02 PM
- Present
- 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 Jaime Bermudez Workers' Compensation Claim (WCAB)
No. 23-174903.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV'T CODE § 54957) -1- MATTER(S)
1. City Manager
Performance Evaluation
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6): -
2- MATTER(S)
1. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
City Negotiators: City Attorney and Human Resources Director
2. Employee Organizations: 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 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. City Council recognized Commissioner Brenda Newman for her 15 years of
dedicated service on the Planning Commission.
2. Council recognized the El Segundo High School's Winter Guard Team.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Anya Goldstein, resident, commented on the Lighting of the Water Tower during June
for LBGQT+ month.
Genesis Puckett, resident, commented on the Lighting of the Water Tower during June
for LBGQT+ month.
Kat Glaudini, resident, commented on the Lighting of the Water Tower during June for
LBGQT+ month.
Susan Bowling, resident, commented on the Lighting of the Water Tower during June
for LBGQT+ month.
Brendan Gormley, resident, commented on item #B16, AYSO Fee Waiver for Opening
Day Parade.
Lisa Broderick, resident, commented on traffic issues and incidents on McCarthy Court
and is asking for assistance to mediate the issues.
Adriana legre, resident, commented on the Lighting of the Water Tower during June for
LBGQT+ month.
Sean O'Brien, resident, commented on the Lighting of the Water Tower during June for
LBGQT+ month.
Mark Feldman, Attorney for Dash Construction, commented on item #B8, protesting the
bid.
Majid Hajizadeh, with Dash Construction, commented on item #B8, protesting the bid.
Diane Sambrano invited the community to the Historic Centinela Adobe Fiesta that will
take place on September 8, 2024 in the City of Inglewood.
John Paul Cosico, with Dash Construction, commented on item #138, protesting the bid.
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
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B. CONSENT:
3. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes of July 2, 2024.
4. Approve warrants demand register for June 10, 2024 through July 28, 2024,
numbers 24A, 24B, 25A, 1A, 2A, 213 and 2C: warrant numbers 3050989 through
3051681, and 9003179 through 9003198. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit
Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: ($3,175,115.40 in check warrants and $4,568,978.07 in wire
warrants)
5. Adopt Resolution No. 5498 approving plans and specifications for pump stations
maintenance and on -call repair services, establish a project payment account,
avail the City of the immunities set for in Government Code § 830.6 and
authorize staff to advertise the project for bid.
(Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000 over a five-year period, included in the FY 2024-25
budget)
6. Accept the Library wall repairs and
Group, Inc. as complete (Project No.
(Fiscal Impact: $144,901, included
Project ("CIP) budget)
waterproofing by Cornerstone Construction
PW 23-14).
in the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement
7, Authorize the City Manager to execute standard Public Works Construction
Contract No. 7064 with CJ Concrete Construction for $223,400 for the CDBG
ADA Curb Ramp Installation and authorize an additional $22,400 as contingency
funds for potential unforeseen conditions. (Project No. PW 24-05 (CDBG Project
602708-23))
(Fiscal Impact: $245,800, included in adopted FY 2024-25 budget)
8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment No. 4581 D with Equinix to
extend the term for three years for an additional $298,946.66 to lease secure
data center storage capacity pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-
7A.
(Fiscal Impact: $105,600, year one contract costs were included in FY 2024-25
adopted budget. Contractual costs for years two and three will be included in
future proposed budgets)
10. Exempt the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal
Code § 1-7-9(C) and award Contract No. 7065 to West Coast Arborists for
$204,000 for tree maintenance services and authorize the City Manager to
execute a tree maintenance services agreement with West Coast Arborists
pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-7A.
(Fiscal Impact: $204,000, included in the FY 20274-25 budget)
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11, Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment No. 6580C with Arroyo
Background Investigations to increase the contract amount by $10,000 for a total
not -to -exceed amount of $80,000 per fiscal year. The contract term is extended
from January 31, 2026 to June 30, 2026, to align with the end of the fiscal year
pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-7A.
(Fiscal Impact: $10,000, included in the FY 2024-25 budget)
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment No. 6539B with
Phoenix Group Information Systems to increase the amount by $15,000 for a
total contract amount not -to -exceed $80,000 per fiscal year. The contract term is
extended from January 2, 2026, to June 30, 2026, to align with the end of the
fiscal year pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-7A (Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $15,000, included in the FY 2024-25 budget)
13. Approve letter of support for the proposed August 2025 Los Angeles Jazz
Festival.
(Fiscal Impact: To be determined when specific details are available. Anticipated
fiscal impact includes increased Transient Occupancy Tax and Sales Tax
revenue to the city as a result of the event)
14. Waive formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-
7-9(A) to purchase a self-contained breathing apparatus air compressor/fill
station using Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program
reimbursable funding, authorize the City Manager to sign Agreement No. 7066
and associated documentation with Compressed Air Specialties to facilitate the
purchase pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-7A and establish a
revenue budget of $100,000 for FY 2024-25.
(Fiscal Impact: $110,000 — the total cost of the self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) air compressor/fill station is $110,000. $100,000 is covered
under the FY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program and was included in
the FY 2024-25 budget. The additional cost of $10,000 will be covered in the Fire
Department General Fund operating budget. This requires a revenue budget to
set at $100,000)
15. Authorize the acceptance of a $228,375 grant award Agreement No. 7067 from
the Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Services Team grant to reimburse
the El Segundo Police Department overtime costs and homeless outreach detail,
to be disbursed over three fiscal years ($76,125 per year), establish a revenue
budget of $76,125 for FY 2024-25 and authorize an additional appropriation of
$51,125 for a total of $76,125.00 for FY 2024-25.
(Fiscal Impact: $25,000 — this program has no fiscal impact; it is 100%
reimbursed through the Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Services Team
(HOST) program. $25,000 was included in the FY2024-25 budget. The El
Segundo Police Department (ESPD) requests an additional appropriation of $51,
125 for a total of $76,125 for FY 2024-25. This requires a revenue budget of
$76,125 to be established for FY 2024-25)
16. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
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MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux,
approving Consent items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. MOTION PASSED.
5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
& Construction Contract With LCR Earthwork and Engineering, Corp. for
$2,018,103.97 and Associated Professional Services Agreement for $142,114
with Anser Advisory for the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW
24-08
(Fiscal Impacts: $ 2,376,23, included in the FY 2024-25 budget)
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel asked for clarification from the City Attorney regarding the bid
process.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
authorizing the City Manager to execute standard Public Works Construction Contract
No. 7068 with LCR Earthwork and Engineering, Corp. for $2,018,104 for the FY 2024-
25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, authorize an additional $201,810 as contingency
funds for potential unforeseen conditions and authorize the City Manager to execute
standard Professional Services Agreement No. 7069 with Anser Advisory in the amount
of $142,114 for construction inspection and testing services, and authorize an additional
$14,211 for construction -related contingencies pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code
Chapter 1-7A. (Project No. PW 24-08). MOTION PASSED. 5/0
16. Waiver of Special Event Permit Fees (75%) for El Segundo AYSO Region 92
Opening Day Parade
(Fiscal Impact: Fee waiver for event would total approximately $15,342.18)
Mayor Boyles asked about a 75% fee waiver vs 100% fee waiver.
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director answered Council's questions
regarding the fee waiver policy.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving a 75%
waiver of special event permit fees for the AYSO Region 92 Opening Day Parade.
MOTION PASSED. 3/2 Yes: Boyles Giroux Baldino No: Pirsztuk Pimentel
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: (Moved forward
on the agenda at the request of Mayor Boyles)
22. Library Board of Trustees Presentation
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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Eric Hoffman Chairperson gave the update.
Council discussion
Council Consensus to receive and file the update.
23. Recreation and Parks Commission Update
Bob Motta, Recreation and Parks Commission Chairperson gave the update and
presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the update.
STAFF PRESENTAIONS:
Council Member Giroux and Baldino recused themselves from the dais for item #17
due to having children who work for the Recreation and Parks Department.
17. Revised Classification Specifications and Resolution Establishing Basic Salary
Ranges for Recreation Leader, Senior Recreation Leader, and Recreation
Specialist; and Elimination of Recreation Assistant Classification
(Fiscal Impact: The annual fiscal impact of adopting the recommended salary
ranges is dependent on the City's ability to hire staff to work all projected)
budgeted hours. Assuming all budgeted hours are worked, the total annual
maximum fiscal impact is approximately $144,387. The total includes the
following: Recreation Leader: $114,717, Senior Recreation Leader: $18,758, and
Recreation Specialist: $10,912.
The staff is requesting additional appropriations from General Fund Reserves for
the various accounts: 001 -400-5201 -Recreation Operations: $118,693, 001-400-
5203-Recreation Cultural Arts: $3,275, 001-400-5204-Recreation Sports:
$16,624, 001-400-5205-Recreation Teen Center: $1,334, 001-400-5206-
Recreation Joslyn Center: $1,680, 001-400-5213-Wiseburn Aquatics Center:
$2,777)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving the
revised classification and specifications for the Recreation Leader, Senior Recreation
Leader, and Recreation Specialist positions. MOTION PASSED. 3/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5499
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC SALARY RANGES FOR PART-TIME JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel adopting
Resolution No. 5499. MOTION PASSED. 3/0
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel to eliminate the
Recreation Assistant classification. MOTION PASSED. 3/0
Council Members Giroux and Baldino returned to the dais.
18. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-
6 (Personnel Merit System) to Remove the Senior Civil Engineer Under the List
of Positions Exempt from the Civil Service System and Revised Classification
Specification for Senior Civil Engineer
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only;
ORDINANCE NO. 1663
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1-6
(PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM) TO REMOVE THE SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER FROM
THE LIST OF POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and possible
adoption will be at the regular City Council meeting on September 3, 2024.
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
approving the revised classification specification for Senior Civil Engineer. MOTION
PASSED. 5/0
19. Agreements for City's Replacement Enterprise Resource Planning System and
Related Management Services
(Fiscal Impact: The total cost for implementation and post implementation of the
new Tyler Enterprise enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the first
five years is approximately $2.2 million. The total for Tyler Technologies is $1.8
million. The Project Management consulting services agreement for two years is
approximately $240,000. The temporary employee's cost for staff coverage is
approximately $100,000. See table in -staff report for the cost breakdown of the
ERP project)
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Jose Calderon, IT Services Director, Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer, Rebecca
Redyk, Human Resources Director, and representative from Tyler Technologies gave a
presentation.
Representatives from Tyler Technologies and Koa Hills Consulting were available to
answer questions.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
exempting the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal
Code §§ 1-7-9(A) and 1-7-9(C) and award a Contract No. 7070 to Tyler Technologies
and Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year software license agreement with
Tyler Technologies to provide enterprise resource planning implementation services
and licenses totaling $1,874,544 over the course of the contract. MOTION PASSED. 3/2
Yes: Pirsztuk Giroux Baldino No: Boyles Pimentel
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk
authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year professional services Agreement
No. 7071 with Koa Hills Consulting to provide project management for enterprise
resource planning services totaling $240,000 pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code
Chapter 1-7A. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
Recessed at 8:00 PM
Reconvened at 8:05 PM
20. Measure C Sales Tax Implementation
(Fiscal Impact: See Staff Report for complete description of fiscal impact)
Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to bring the item back to suspend Measure C. The item will be
brought back to the September 3, 2024 City Council meeting.
21. CaIPERS FY 2023-24 Investment Performance
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer reported on the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: Moved
forward on the agenda
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F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Stated the nomination period is now over and there
are six candidates for City Council, and no one pulled papers for the City Clerk
seat.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the
Main Street Car Show this past weekend, thanked staff for organizing the
Hyperion Tour that took place a week ago, and invited everyone to the Artwalk
this Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Council Member Giroux — Asked staff to bring back the Preferential Parking Zone
3 pilot program for further discussion; to include E. Pine Avenue from Kansas
Street to Washington Street and the possibility of overnight parking with permit at
Holly/Kansas park to the next City Council meeting. Council Member Giroux gave
an update on the bicyclist who was hit in El Segundo, Jorge Santos and
mentioned Rock N Brews will holding a fundraiser for Mr. Santos all day this
Friday, with 20% of food and beverage sales going to Mr. Santos.
Council Member Pirsztuk — Attended the SBCOG meeting, where Elias Sassoon,
Public Works Director and team received a Gold Level Energy and Climate
award, congratulated the City on the groundbreaking of the Plunge Restoration
Project, and praised George Avery, Fire Chief and team for the dedication of the
AED machine at the Recreation and Park Pickleball courts in the name of
Victoria Gustafson, who's life was saved by quick thinking friends and the Fire
Department.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Attended a meeting with the new leadership at LAX;
discussed the "people mover" project, cargo terminals and terminal 9 (United
Airlines). Attended the COG Transit meeting; Vincent Thomas Bridge will be
closed down for 18 months, gave an update on the Metro; reported their ridership
data is at 80% of what is was before the pandemic. Mentioned, due to excellent
leadership, such as Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, the COG is culling
projects that are dormant and legacy multimillion dollar transit projects and El
Segundo is the first City up. Attended South Bay Alliance meeting, attended the
Public Safety Task Force meeting and attended Disaster Council meeting.
Mayor Boyles — Mentioned Council is back after Summer recess, during this time
the Mayor met with several real estate professionals regarding information on the
marketplace and data in El Segundo, met with several business owners in El
Segundo regarding "deep tech" week to be held in El Segundo, met with the new
Superintendent of El Segundo Unified School District, attended an Economic
Corp meeting at Loreal, and attended the opening of the Chargers facility and
training camp. Southern California Association of Governments has been dark for
the summer.
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24, Amendment to Agreement with Dr. Michael Stenstrom to Augment Scope of
Services to Address Ongoing Issues with the Hyperion Facility
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $75,000 per year)
Mayor Boyles discussed the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
authorizing the City Manager to Amend No. 6604A the existing professional services
agreement with Dr. Michael Stenstrom to include additional support to assist the City
with managing Hyperion activities more directly and respond to all issues related to
resident complaints. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
I. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Gave an update on Hyperion
Water Reclamation Plant.
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 9:15 PM
Tracy Weave City Clerk
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