2024 Sep 17 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Cancelled
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Baldino
- Present
- Present
- Absent
- Present
- Present
INVOCATION — Rabbi Dovid Lisbon, Jewish Community Center
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation read by Council Member Giroux proclaiming September 21-27,
2024 LA vs Hate, United Against Hate Week. Christibelle Villena, Scott Houston
(with SB Community Coalition Against Hate), Emily Atmore and Shad McFarland
accepted the proclamation on behalf of the DEI Committee.
2. Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director recapped this summer's
programs.
3. Council presented a Commendation to Allison Reaser-Halverson for Winning the
Women's Decathlon World Championship. Mr. Reaser accepted the
commendation on her behalf.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) None
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Gave an update on the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
B. CONSENT:
4. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes of September 3, 2024.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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5. Approve warrants demand register for August 19, 2024 through September 1,
2024 and approve warrant demand register numbers 4B and 5A: warrant
numbers 3052040 through 3052219, and 9003216 through 9003219. Ratify
Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or
agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,262,399.08 ($982,783.53 in check warrants and
$1,279,615.55 in wire warrants))
6. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
7. Accept Center Street Storm Drain Improvements project by Palp, Inc. DBA Excel
Paving Company as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. (Prof. No. PW 24-04)
(Fiscal Impact: $173,742.12 included in adopted FY 2024-25 budget)
8. Declare 26 self-contained breathing apparatus harnesses and 40 apparatus
bottles past their service life and surplus property, authorize the donation of the
self-contained breathing apparatus harnesses and apparatus bottles to El
Camino College and authorize the City Manager, or designee, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, to draft an agreement releasing title and all liability
to accompany the El Camino College donation.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Authorize the City Manager to approve a third amendment to Agreement No.
6041C with Garon Wyatt Investigative Services for an additional $50,000 for
confidential personnel investigative services, increasing the total payable
compensation to $100,000 and authorize the City Manager to approve an
amendment to Agreement No. 6860 with Nicole Miller & Associates for an
additional $25,000 for confidential personnel investigative services, increasing
the total payable compensation to $75,000.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in adopted FY 2024-25 budget)
10. Authorize the City Manager to execute license Agreement No. 7106 with the El
Segundo Unified School District to allow the use of the City Council Chamber
and Executive Conference Room for School Board Meetings on the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month, through August 2025.
(Fiscal Impact: The City will be reimbursed the actual cost of hourly City staff
time required to record and live broadcast the ESUSD School Board Meetings.
The estimated cost is $484.85 per meeting, assuming a two-hour meeting. The
actual cost will vary, depending on the length of each meeting. The City will
invoice the El Segundo Unified School District monthly to recoup the actual
production cost)
11. Approve request to waive El Segundo Municipal Code § 10-1-4(C) to allow
alcohol in the City -owned parking lot at the north-east corner of Main Street and
Grand Avenue for the El Segundo Kiwanis Main Street Fair on Saturday,
September 28, 2024.
(Fiscal Impact: City Council approved a 75% fee waiver to support this event)
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12. Waive the second reading, including by title, and adopt Ordinance No. 1664
amending El Segundo Municipal Code Titles 7, 9, and 10 to establish camping
and associated regulations on public property and rules of conduct for the El
Segundo Public Library and find that such actions are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3),
and 15378.
(Fiscal Impact: While activities to ensure constitutional due process and carry out
enforcement will require personnel and storage space; it is not currently
anticipated that such requirements will cause a fiscal impact on the City's
General Fund)
13. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BALDINO
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving Consent items 4, 5 (as corrected), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. MOTION PASSED.
4/0
PULLED ITEMS:
6, Notice of Completion and Agreement Amendments for El Segundo Boulevard
Improvement Project.
(Fiscal Impact: $8,187,537 (including funds for construction administration,
inspection, and testing) included in adopted FY 2023-24 budget) See staff report
for complete breakdown of funds and accounts.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel commented on the project.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
accept El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project by Sully -Miller Contracting
Company as complete, authorize the City Clerk to file and record a Notice of
Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, authorize an increase in the
construction contingencies by $150,000 from $700,000 to $850,000 for Sully -Miller
Contracting Company from Proposition C funds, and authorize the City Manager to
execute an amendment to Agreement No. 6574B with Sully -Miller Contracting Company
to increase the agreement amount by $150,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of
$7,436,035.30 and authorize an increase in the construction management
contingencies by $146,688.63 from $30,000 to $176,688.63, and authorize the City
Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 6600A with Z&K Consultants to
increase the agreement amount by $146,688.63 for a total not -to -exceed amount of
$436,248.63, payable from Proposition C funds. (Project No. PW 23-02) MOTION
PASSED. 4/0.
13. Subcontractor Substitution for the Construction of the Urho Saari Swim
Stadium/Plunge Renovation Project
(Fiscal Impact: None at this time)
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Council Member Baldino asked Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director why the
subcontractor was being replaced.
Mr. Sassoon gave an explanation.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
authorizing the City Manager to substitute a subcontractor other than that designated in
the original bid on Agreement No. 6864 for the Urho Saari Swim Stadium/Plunge
Renovation Project. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
D. STAFF PRESENTAIONS:
14. Continue Emergency Action for the Repair of the Storm Drain Pipe on Grand
Avenue
(Fiscal Impact: City Council appropriated $100,000 to #001-400-4302-6215
(General Fund - Repairs & Maintenance) on the September 3rd, 2024 City
Council meeting. $130,000 additional appropriations are needed at this time for
the unexpected repair of an existing 8" sanitary sewer main pipe discovered
while working on the storm drain pipe)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, reported on an urgent matter with an 8" sanitary
sewer main pipe discovered while working on the storm drain affected by the sinkhole
emergency. This drain will need immediate repair. For this additional action not on the
posted agenda, the Council voted by two-thirds majority to consider this additional
action related to the existing emergency. Council determined that: (1) immediate action
must be taken; and (2) staff became aware of the need after the agenda was posted.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving the
additional item discovered after the posting of the September 17, 2024 agenda
regarding the repair of the 8" sanitary sewer main pipe which requires immediate action,
and a two-thirds vote of approval. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the original item,
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux
approving a need continue the emergency action approved under Resolution No. 5503
and additional repair of an 8" sanitary sewer drain pipe. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
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15. Recreation Park Renovation Project Phase One - Proposed Teen Plaza
Renovation Options
(Fiscal Impact: $8,704,848.97 estimated cost for renovation of the Teen Plaza
was included in the adopted FY 2024-25 Budget as part of the overall Recreation
Park Projects budget)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director and Jennifer Zell, MIG gave a
presentation.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving Option 2
for the Teen Plaza renovations. MOTION PASSED. 4/0
1& Third and Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2023-24 Financial Report
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:.
17. Planning Commission Update
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Michelle Keldorf, Planning Commission Chairperson gave a presentation on the item..
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
F, REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Mentioned it is National Register to Vote Day,
Congratulated the ES Football team on beating South High at South Hight and
reminded everyone this Friday is Homecoming.
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Absent
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Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Attended SBCOG Transportation meeting, will attend
Transportation Board meeting, will attend Sanitation meeting tomorrow,
announced in late November the LAX train station is scheduled to open and
mentioned culling of projects among the region will begin and attended a meeting
for space innovation.
Mayor Boyles — Attended a tour with the DOD (Department of Defense), gave
kudos to Todd DeVoe for Ready Day on September 12, 2024, attended the 9/11
ceremony and pancake breakfast put on by the Fire Department, attended the
Slam City Skatepark event, met with Tracey Park, LA Council Member and
attended Deep Tech Week events.
I. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — No report
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 8:19 PM
Tracy Weaver, ty Clerk
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