2024 Oct 15 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to Cit Business Onl — 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): -4- MATTER(S)
1. Scott Martinez (Retired City Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21 ST CV10637.
2. Shawn Bonfield (Retired City Fire Department Battalion Chief) v. City of El
Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20ST CV48677.
3. Brent Beardmore (City Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 22ST CV25047.
4. Sean Norwood (Retired Police Officer), Workers' Compensation Claim No. 1925-
WC-22-0300024.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code §54957.6): -
1 - MATTERS)
1. Employee Organizations; Fire Fighters' Association (FFA)
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources
Director, Rebecca Redyk, Laura Drottz Kalty, and Alex Volberding..
Adjourned at 5:45 PM
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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 — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Jose Calderon, Information Technology Services Director presented the new El
Segundo Connect app, an online digital reporting platform for residents to report
non -emergency issues regarding the city.
2. Proclamation read by Council Member Baldino, proclaiming November 3-9, 2024
as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week.
3. Commendation read by Council Member Pirsztuk, proclaiming October 2024 as
National Bullying Prevention Month.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Kathi Adkins, resident, commended the Herald on their coverage of the upcoming
election.
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:
4. Approve special and regular City Council meeting minutes of October 1, 2024,
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Approve warrants demand register for September 9, 2024 through September
22, 2024 numbers 6A and 613: warrant numbers 3052298 through 3052515, and
9003228 through 9003229. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
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(Fiscal Impact: $6,409,058.24 ($2,487,239.51 in check warrants and
$3,921,818.73 in wire warrants))
6. Council consensus to receive and file staff report regarding the status of the
emergency repairs to the storm drain pipe and sewer line on Grand Avenue, west
of Indiana Street and adopt a motion by four -fifths vote to determine the need to
continue emergency action approved under Resolution No. 5503.
(Fiscal Impact: City Council appropriated $100,000 to account #001-400-4302-
6215 (General Fund - Repairs & Maintenance) at the September 3, 2024 City
Council meeting and an additional $130,000 to account #502-400-8004-8647
(Sewer Fund - Sewer Main Repair) for the repair of the sewer line at the October
1, 2024 City Council meeting)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino,
approving Consent items 4, 5, and 6. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan to Change the Land Use Designation of Lot 14 Within Phase II of the El
Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Area and Resolution Approving
Addendum No. 2 to the Final Environmental Impact Report
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing introducing
an ordinance amending El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan to change Lot 14's
land use designation from Commercial/Office Mixed Use to Office/Industrial Mixed Use
and finding that the project does not require preparation of a subsequent or
supplemental environmental impact report or negative declaration, pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §§ 15162 and 15163.
City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
no written communication had been received.
Jazmin Farias, Planning Technician and Michael Allen, Community Development
Director gave a presentation and answered Council's questions.
Public Input:
Alex Rose, Executive Vice President, Continental Development Corporation commented
on the project and answered Council's questions.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
Council discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel to
accept the Resolution as written, no amendments. MOTION PASSED. 3/2 Yes: Boyles
Pimentel Pirsztuk No: Giroux Baldino
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5518
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM (EA-1360) TO THE EL
SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT APPROVED UNDER EA-905 FOR A LAND USE
CHANGE OF LOT 14 WITHIN PHASE II OF THE EL SEGUNDO SOUTH
CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
adopting Resolution No. 5518. MOTION PASSED. 3/2 Yes: Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk
No: Giroux Baldino
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1665
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS
SPECIFIC PLAN (ESSCSP) MODIFYING LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
LOT 14 (OF THE ESSCSP) FROM COMMERCIAL/OFFICE MIXED USE
(CMU) TO OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE (0/1 MU).
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1360 and Specific Plan
Amendment No. SPA 24-01).
Mayor Boyles introduced the ordinance. Second reading and possible adoption is
scheduled for the regular City Council meeting of November 5, 2024.
D. STAFF PRESENTAIONS;
8. Revised Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director gave a presentation
Council Discussion
Council consensus directing staff to review the Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation
policy, once reviewed and revised, the policy is to be reviewed by the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Once the Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed
and approved, the policy will then be brought back to Council for final approval. The
timeline was set at six (6) months.
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9. Update on Joint Use Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Unified School District
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
10. PATCHES Program Quarterly Update
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Luke Muir, Lieutenant, Barbara Voss, Deputy City Clerk, and Saul Rodriguez, Police
Chief gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Stated the Cambria Hotel, 199 Continental Blvd will
begin in person voting on October 26t" and both the El Segundo Public Library
and Da Vinci Schools will begin in person voting on November 2"d. The times are
from 10:00 AM — 7:00 PM and on election day the centers will open at 7:00 AM
and close at 8:00 PM.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Commented on the ES Connect app that reminded
him of the dates for two upcoming Halloween events; Pumpkin Palooza and
Halloween Frolics. Wished everyone a safe Halloween.
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Welcomed Capriotti's Sandwich shop and Cambium
to El Segundo.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Met with Edison regarding the high electrical demand
for businesses in El Segundo, will attend the South Bay Aerospace Alliance on
Thursday, attended the Homelessness Task Force meeting, mentioned L'Oreal is
hosting the "Day of the Girl" on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, reported on the
LAX train and the "people mover" that is set to open in 2026, Sanitation meeting
was cancelled for this week, attended a meeting regarding the Los Angeles water
recycling program, mentioned the K Line will open on October 30, 2024 and the
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ITC will meet on Monday, October 21, 2024 regarding measure M funds and the
city of Inglewood.
Mayor Boyles — Congratulated Slice and Pint on the opening of their new
restaurant in Redondo Beach, attended the Hot Wheel event at Mattel, toured
PCH with the City Manager, Public Works Director and Julie Stolnak, attended
the ribbon cutting for Capriotti's and attended the Santa Monica Innovation Hub
Technology Street Fair for LA Tech Week and thanked Barbara Voss and her
staff on an excellent event and coverage of the event.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Gave an update on Hyperion
Plant.
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 8:47 PM
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Tracy Wea r, City Clerk
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