2024 Dec 03 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Canceled
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel -
Present
Council Member Pirsztuk -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Baldino -
Present
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS'
1, Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk proclaiming December 8, 2024
as the 60th Annual Holiday Parade. Marsha Hansen, CEO and President of El
Segundo Chamber of Commerce accepted the proclamation.
2. Proclamation read by Council Member Baldino proclaiming 1200 Block of East
Acacia Avenue as Candy Cane Lane from December 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.,
through December 23, 2024. Jennifer Turnbull, resident of Candy Cane Lane
accepted the proclamation.
3. Commendation read by Council Member Giroux proclaiming December 24, 2024
the annual Community Christmas dinner and commends and thanks all
sponsors, supporters, and volunteers, for their unselfish community service in
keeping this hometown holiday tradition alive in El Segundo. Ryan Delgado,
Recreation Supervisor accepted the proclamation.
4. Tracy Miller-Zarneke, Environmental Chairperson, reported on the LADWP
Scattergood Hydrogen Ready Project.
4a. Geoff Gerny, El Segundo Firefighter and Firefighters' Association President
reported on the recent El Segundo Firefighter Rock and Run event.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Chris Eidem, resident, commented on item #D19, design of the Skatepark.
Cheryl Smith, resident, commented on item #D17, co -sponsored events and fee
waivers.
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CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
0 Darrell George, City Manager gave a Hyperion Plant Update.
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. 5/0
B. CONSENT:.
5. Approve regular and special City Council meeting minutes of November 19,
2024.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Approve warrants demand register for October 28, 2024 through November 10,
2024, numbers 9A and 913: warrant numbers 3052997 through 3053163, and
9003250 through 9003260. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks
released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: The total of $4,081,733.58 ($1,566,489.53 in check warrants and
$2,515,244.05 in wire warrants))
7, Authorize the City Manager to execute a public works construction Contract No.
7162 with Excelsior Elevator Corporation in the amount of $235,920 for the El
Segundo Library Elevator Upgrades Project and authorize an additional $34,080
as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions and approve associated
$85,000 budget appropriation from General Fund Reserves to the Capital
Improvement Fund.
(Fiscal Impact: $270,000 ($235,920 elevator upgrade cost + $34,080
contingency). The adopted FY 2024-25 CIP budget included $185,000 for the
Library elevator upgrade project. The budget shortfall of $85,000 requires a
budget appropriation from General Fund Reserves to the Capital Improvement
Fund))
8. Approve the El Segundo Title VI Program as required by the Federal Transit
Administration for federal funding recipients.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Adopt Resolution No. 5522 approving the transfer Agreement No. 7163 with the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District to enable a funding disbursement to
the City under the Safe Clean Water Program and authorize the City Manager to
execute the transfer agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney or
designee.
(Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact on executing the Transfer Agreement.
The grant revenue of approximately $600,000 annually will be earmarked for the
City for projects and programs that improve storm -water quality primarily)
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10. Accept Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements, by Tomovich and Associates,
Inc., as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. (Project No. PW 23-08)
(Fiscal Impact: $1,613,459.83)
11, PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement Amendment No. 6987A with
Willdan Group, Inc. for an additional $200,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of
$320,000 for fiscal year 2024-2025 for fire plan check services, pursuant to El
Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-7 and appropriate $200,000 from the
General Fund Reserves to FY 2024-25 expenditure budget account 001-400-
3204-6214.
(Fiscal Impact: There is no net fiscal impact due to all fees related to this item are
paid from fees collected by the City for either fire plan checks or inspection
services. The consultant fee is 100% recovered through the fire plan check fee.
An additional appropriation of $200,000 from General Fund Reserves is required)
13. Adopt Resolution No. 5523 authorizing acceptance of a $19,608 grant from the
California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program to support the El
Segundo Police Department in educating minors about the harms of tobacco
products, enforcing state and local tobacco laws, and conducting retailer
enforcement, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the associated
memorandum of understanding for Grant Agreement No. 7164 and appropriate
$19,608 to FY 2024-25 expenditure budget account 125-400-3101-3726 and
establish $19,608 to FY 2024-25 revenue budget account 125-300-3101-3726.
(Fiscal Impact: Funds were not included in the FY 2024-25 adopted budget. The
grant requires the City Council to appropriate the expenditure and establish a
revenue budget for FY 2024-25. The California Department of Justice Tobacco
Grant Program is a reimbursable grant. The upfront cost of $19,608 will come
from City reserves until the funds are reimbursed per the agreement)
14. Authorize acceptance of a $5,125.82 grant award from the U.S. Department of
Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program to support the El Segundo Police
Department.
(Fiscal Impact: $6000.00, included in the Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget. The U.S.
Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program will reimburse the
City 50% of the cost of the body armor vest)
15. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel,
approving Consent items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
11. Continue Emergency Action for the Permanent Repair of the City of El Segundo
Wiseburn Aquatics Center Pool Heaters
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(Fiscal Impact: See staff report for fiscal impact)
Council Member Giroux pulled the item to bring attention to the agreement the City has
with Wiseburn Unified School District. Council Member Giroux would like to review the
agreement at a future meeting.
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to receive and file
staffs report regarding the status of the permanent repairs to El Segundo Wiseburn
Aquatics Center pool heaters and adopt a motion by four -fifths vote to determine the
need to continue the emergency action approved under Resolution No. 5519. MOTION
PASSED. 5/0
15. Agreement Between the El Segundo Police Department and Flock Safety to
Provide Drone Hardware and Software
(Fiscal Impact: $99,000, included in the FY 2024-25 budget)
Mayor Boyles asked Chief Rodriguez to give an overview of the drone program and the
benefits of the program to the community.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to waive bidding
requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1- 7- 9(A) and authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute a two-year Agreement No. with Flock Safety for
$198,000 ($99,000 per fiscal year) for drone hardware and software. MOTION
PASSED. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
Council Member Baldino left the dais due to owning property within 500 ft of Clutter's
Park.
(Moved forward on the agenda per Mayor Boyles)
20. Clutter's Park Update
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library reported on the item..
Council consensus to receive and file the report,
Council requested the following to be addressed regarding Clutter's Park and brought
back to a future City Council meeting for approval;
• Moderate repairs and regular maintenance of the park
• No artwork on the site
• Limit hours of operation, close earlier, possibly 6:00 PM
• No parking between 6:00 PM — 8:00 AM
• Better signage
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Council Member Baldino returned to the dais.
(Moved forward on the agenda per Mayor Boyles)
19. Recreation Park Renovation Project Phase One — Proposed Teen Center and
Teen Plaza Schematic Design
(Fiscal Impact: $8,704,848.97, estimated cost for renovation of the Teen Center
and Teen Plaza was included in the Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget as part of the
overall Recreation Park Project budget)
Linnea Palmer, Recreation Manager, Jennifer Zell, MIG, Aaron Spohn, Spohn Ranch
and Kervin Lau, Tighe Architecture gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
approving the Teen Center and Teen Center Plaza Schematic. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
Recessed at 8:16 PM
Reconvened at 8:24 PM
16. Review and Discussion of Billboard and Off -Site Signage Standards Being
Permitted
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Eduardo Schonborn, Planning Manager gave a presentation..
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation and no further action was
requested.
17. City Co -Sponsored Events and Fee Waivers
(Fiscal Impact: Staff estimates fee waivers for FY 2024-25 to be approximately
$147,573 based on historical costs of permitted events. If additional events are
approved by the Council during the 2025 calendar year, this estimate will
increase. The fees waived are actual costs for City staff to provide services and
are charged against Department overtime budgets.)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving the fee
waivers for the calendar year 2025. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
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18, The Plunge Public Art Budget Approval
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated costs for the Plunge Public Art project is $127,500 from
the Cultural Development Fund)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director gave a presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
approving $127,500 from the Cultural Development Fund to be allocated towards public
art in the Plunge. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
E. COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS:
21. Appointments to the Environmental Committee, Capital Improvement Program
Advisory Committee, and Library Board of Trustees
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles announced Kevin Butler and Leslie Edwards to full terms expiring
October 31, 2027 and Sudip Giri to a partial term expiring October 31, 2026 to the
Environmental Committee, Mike Rotolo and Jennifer Hiatt to full terms expiring October
31, 2027 to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee and Eric Hoffman to
a full term expiring June 30, 2027 to the Library Board of Trustees.
22. Open the Recruitment Process for the Positions on the Committees,
Commissions, and Boards that Will Expire in 2025
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
directing staff to open the recruitment process for the positions on the Committees,
Commissions, and Boards. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Gave an election update.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — Bleated Happy Thanksgiving! Wished everyone a
great week and weekend with all the upcoming City events.
Council Member Giroux — No report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Shout out to Chris Sherrill and her involvement in the
development of the Community Christmas dinner and thanked all those involved
in the City's upcoming holiday events.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Will atte
meeting on Monday, December c
regarding the South Bay Fiber Ring,
id the upcoming Transportation Committee
h, mentioned the COG had a discussion
attended the South Bay Aerospace meeting
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at Wiseburn, toured the new sanitation tunnels, mentioned the Sidebar Summit
event is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Roots in El
Segundo, and attended the Alliance for Innovation event.
Mayor Boyles — Thanked several staff members for their efforts in working on
several projects and working with the community.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Stated tomorrow the South Bay
COG is hosting an awards ceremony and recognizing El Segundo as an Energy
and Climate Program awardee.
MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 9:31 PM
Tracy WeavEV,, City Clerk
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