2024 Dec 17 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 5:15 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 City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) None
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 Officer Sean Norwood Workers' Compensation Claim
No. 21-160002.
Adjourned at 5:55 PM
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 — Pastor Javier Buelna, RTLA Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentations to outgoing elected officials Council Member Carol Pirsztuk, City
Clerk Tracy Weaver, and Treasurer Matt Robinson by:
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Melissa Ramoso, District Director, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi; Jessalyn
Waldren, Deputy of Constituent Engagement, Supervisor Holly Mitchell; Director
Scott Houston, West Basin Municipal Water District; Conner Plaice, District Staff
Member, Senator Ben Allen; Darrell George, City Manager for Congressman Ted
Lieu; Dino Marsocci, City of El Segundo.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Ron Swanson, resident, thanked outgoing elected officials
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. 5/0
B. CONSENT:
2. Approve special and regular City Council meeting minutes of December 3, 2024.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
3. Approve warrants demand register for November 11, 2024 to December 8, 2024
numbers 10A,10B, 11A, and 1113: warrant numbers 3053164 through 3053521,
and 9003261 through 9003273. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks;
Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $5,553,014.09 ($1,738,407.91 in check warrants and
$3,814,606.18 in wire warrants))
4. Adopt a side letter agreement between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Firefighters' Association, IAFF, Local 3682 to update provisions in its
memorandum of understanding providing paramedic incentive pay and eligibility
for rehire to probationary Fire Paramedics and to comprehensively review and
update the Rehire Policy.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Adopt a motion, by four -fifths vote, to determine that there is no longer a need to
continue the emergency actions approved under Resolution No. 5530, pursuant
to Public Contract Code § 22050(c), for the infrastructure damage caused by an
unexpected sinkhole, approve the proposed notice of completion for the
associated emergency remedial actions for the damaged storm drain and sewer
line at Grand Avenue and Indiana Street Project No. PW 24-11 by Williams
Pipeline Contractors, Inc. to deem them complete and authorize and direct the
City Clerk to file the attached notice of completion in the County Recorder's
Office.
(Fiscal Impact: $230,801.03)
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MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux,
approving Consent items 2, 3, 4, and 5. MOTION PASSED. 5/0
C. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
6. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated
Municipal Election
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk introduced the item.
Council discussion
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5524
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino adopting
Resolution No. 5524. MOTON PASSED. 5/0
Comments received by outgoing elected officials Carol Pirsztuk and Matthew Robinson.
D. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS — Remarks to Outgoing Elected Officers
Council Member Pirsztuk — Stated it was a privilege to serve on City Council for
eight years and was pleased that all opportunities she had identified when
elected had been addressed during her tenure, including updates to technology
and business licensing. She stated she was most proud of the renovation to the
Plunge, made a plea for ongoing renovation of El Segundo City Parks, and
encouraged the city to put residents and small businesses first when governing.
Council Member Baldino — Thanked Council Member Pirsztuk for her service and
dedication to El Segundo.
Council Member Giroux — Thanked Council Member Pirsztuk for her service and
sense of humor during the four years they served together.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Recognized Treasurer Matt Robinson for his
outstanding financial guidance that resulted in earned interest of seven percent
for the City's general fund. He thanked Council Member Pirsztuk for her skills
and dedication to the community. He recognized Clerk Weaver for her expertise,
generosity of time, and outstanding ability to keep meetings in compliance.
Mayor Boyles — Thanked Treasurer Robinson for taking the position to a new
level with his solid investment decisions. He expressed it was his pleasure to
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work with Clerk Weaver, who has done an amazing job in her position. He
thanked Council Member Pirsztuk for her service and commented on her
knowledge and attention to detail during the eight and a half years they served
together. He expressed his pleasure at having served as mayor for three terms
and endorsed Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel for the Mayoral election.
E. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Thanked Clerk Weaver for her patience and
professionalism. He thanked Council Member Pirsztuk for the opportunity to work
with her on City business.
F, REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Said outgoing elected officials will
be missed and looks forward to seeing them around town.
G. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Clerk Weaver thanked Council Member Pirsztuk for
her eight years of service and her efforts to "Keep El Segundo, El Segundo."
7. Administer Oath of Office to Council Members and City Clerk Elect
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, thanked the community for entrusting her as City Clerk for the
last 12 and half years, during which time she became a Certified Municipal Clerk and
implemented an agenda management system that has saved the city money and
resources. She thanked her staff and expressed her appreciation for their dedication to
their duties.
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk presented a Certificate of Election and administered the Oath
of Office to newly elected Council Members Drew Boyles, Michelle Keldorf, Lance
Giroux and City Clerk, Susan Truax.
The newly elected Council Members Drew Boyles, Michelle Keldorf, Lance Giroux and
City Clerk, Susan Truax said a few words upon receiving their oaths of office.
8. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by Seated Council Members
Susan Truax, newly seated City Clerk explained the nomination process.
Clerk Truax took nominations for Mayor from the dais.
Order of Nominations for Mayor;
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - 4/0 vote, Pimentel abstained, Pimentel elected Mayor..
Mayor Pimentel repeated the process for Mayor Pro Tem.
Order of Nominations for Mayor Pro Tem;
Council Member Baldino - 5/0 vote, Baldino elected Mayor Pro Tem
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H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS — Final Comments for the Evening
Council Member Keldorf— Thanked former Council Member Pirsztuk for her
service. She said she is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the City Council
with her fellow members. She is proud of the outstanding voter turnout in this
election and thanked her family and friends for their support.
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — Thanked former City Clerk for her hard work and
dedication, and for being instrumental to the City's success. He welcomed Clerk
Truax to her new position and thanked Council Members Keldorf, Giroux and
Boyles for running for their positions.
Council Member Boyles — Welcomed Clerk Truax and thanked former Clerk
Weaver. He welcomed Council Member Keldorf to the dais.
Council Member Giroux — Thanked voters for going to the polls, and gave
appreciation to his family, friends, the City's unions, and others for their support
of his campaign.
Mayor Pimentel — Thanked former Mayor Boyles for his three terms of
leadership, during which the City dealt with a pandemic and unrest. He credited
Boyles' unique skill set for the remarkable change to the City's economy, which
has resulted becoming an innovation center in Southern California.
Mayor Pimentel
Mr. S. Claus' Annual Request for a Conditional Use Permit, Business License, and
Various Waivers
Mayor Pimentel introduced the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles
approving and immediately issuing a Conditional Use Permit to Mr. S. Claus, the use of
air rights and waive the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA should be
contacted), granting a free business license to S. Claus Enterprises, a non-profit
organization, Waiving ESMC 8-4-11 B (Driveway Permits Required) and ESMC 8-5-11
(Parking on Grades), waiving the Noise Ordinance (ESMC 7-2-3) to permit the clatter of
reindeer hooves, the shouting of reindeer names, and the sound of bells on December
24 and 25, 2024, waiving the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 7-6-3) to allow Mr. S. Claus
to deliver gifts, waiving the Animal Control Ordinance (ESMC 6-2-1) to allow eight
reindeer to land on rooftops in El Segundo and waiving of the Pooper-Scooper
Regulations (ESMC 7-1-4). Additionally, Mr. S. Claus has been directed to the Coastal
Commission for clearance over the ocean; the DMV for a valid vehicle registration; the
Department of Health and Welfare to ensure his elves are receiving minimum wage;
and the Air Quality Management District to ensure a safe and clear sleigh ride. MOTION
APPROVED. 5/0
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MEMORIAL — None
Adjourned at 12 PM
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