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2025 Jan 21 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 CLOSED SESSION — CANCELED OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called to order at 6:02 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Pimentel - Present Mayor Pro Tern Baldino - Present Council Member Boyles - Present Council Member Giroux - Present Council Member Keldorf - Present INVOCATION — Pastor Javier Buelna, RTLA Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Boyles SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 4-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total) Tesse Rasmussen, resident, suggested formation of Citywide Olympic Committee Eric Bahor, resident, requested installation of stop sign at Loma Vista and Acacia CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS: A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only. MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED. 5/0 B. CONSENT: Approve special and regular City Council meeting minutes of December 17, 2024. (Fiscal Impact: None) 2. Approve Warrant Demand Register numbers 12A, 12B and 13B: warrant numbers 3053522 through 3053872, and 9003274 through 9003290. There is no register 13a, as there was no check run on December 26, 2024. (Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the FY 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. The total of $10,251,987.57 ($4,449,918.35 in check warrants and $5,802,069.22 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY 2024-2025 Budget.) 1 Adopt Resolution No. 5525 approving and adopting the City of El Segundo Cellular Phone Policy and the City of El Segundo Technology Use Policy. EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 1 (Fiscal Impact: None) 4. 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. (Fiscal Impact: The estimated total cost for the permanent repair of the Aquatics Center Pool Heaters is $700,000 ($613,724 repair + $86,276 contingency). The project costs were not included in the adopted FY 2024-25 CIP Budget and requires a budget appropriation from General Fund Reserves to the Capital Improvement Fund. Wiseburn Unified School District (WUSD) agreed to reimburse the City half of the construction cost after the competition of the work, up to $300,000.) 5. Adopt Resolution No. 5526 approving plans and specifications for Main Street Banner Poles Replacement Project No. PW 25-01 to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bidding. (Fiscal Impact: $100,000 budgeted) 6. Adopt Resolution No. 5527 approving engineering plans and specifications for the Sandhill Basin Improvements Project No. SW 23-01 to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6. and Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction. (Fiscal Impact: $400,000 budgeted) 7. Approve request to waive City Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(C) to allow alcohol at Library Park for the El Segundo Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff event on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: None) 8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BALDINO 9. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 5528 appointing Chief Financial Officer Paul Chung as the City's primary representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Governing Board and appointing Councilmember Michelle Keldorf and Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk as alternate representatives. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, approving Consent items 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9. MOTION PASSED. 5/0 PULLED ITEM 8. Authorize the City Manager to sign the automatic aid and exchange of services Agreement No. 7181 between El Segundo Fire Department and City of Los EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 2 Angeles Fire Department. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Pro Tern Baldino pulled the item to clarify the scope of the agreement between El Segundo Fire Department and City of Los Angeles Fire Department. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. MOTION PASSED 5/0. C. PUBLIC HEARING: 10. Conduct a public hearing. Take testimony and other evidence as presented. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 5529 to approve the City's FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $61,378, plus $33,231 in carry-over Community Development Block Grant funds for a total of $94,609 to implement a new FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant project entitled, "Installation of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Curb Ramps" and add the City's future FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant allocation estimated at $60,000 to this project, when available after July 1, 2025.Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority. (Fiscal Impact: $94,609.00) City Clerk Truax stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication had been received. Community Development Director Michael Allen reported on the item. Public Input: None MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to close the Public Hearing item 10. MOTION PASSED. 5/0 Council discussion Assistant City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5529 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF FY 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT CURB RAMPS MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles, approving Public Hearing item 10. MOTION PASSED. 5/0 D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 3 11. Approve the revised Public Works Inspector classification specification and accompanying exam plan. Approve the revised Engineering Technician classification specification and accompanying exam plan. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 5530 modifying the basic salary range for the Public Works Inspector and Engineering Technician. (Fiscal Impact: None) Rebecca Redyk reported on the item. Council discussion RESOLUTION NO. 5530 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC SALARY RANGE FOR FULL TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to approve the revised Public Works Inspector classification. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve the revised Engineering Technician classification. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to adopt Resolution No. 5530 modifying the basic salary range for Public Works Inspector and Engineering Technician. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 12. Approve the City of El Segundo Brand Guidelines. Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-3 to update the City logo and associated use regulations and penalties for violations.. Schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the February 4, 2025, regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered. (Fiscal Impact: None) Deputy City Manager Barbara Voss and Communications Consultant Kristen Bergevin presented the item. Council discussion MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to approve City of El Segundo Brand Guidelines. MOTION PASSED 4/1. Yes: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux and Keldorf. No: Boyles. MOTION by Council Member Boyles, to introduce item and waive the first reading. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 4 13. Read by title only and introduce the proposed ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 1 7C (Public Works Contracts) to increase staff and management's procurement and signature authority to $75,000, and to adjust procurement thresholds consistent with California Assembly Bill 2192 and amend to incorporate state requirements for public contracting and find that such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378. Direct staff to schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the regular February 4, 2025, City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered. (Fiscal Impact: None) City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez presented the item. Council discussion Assistant City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1667 ORDINANCE AMENDING ESMC CHAPTER 1-7C TO AMEND THE CITY'S PURCHASING CODE TO RECOGNIZE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR METHODS OF PROCUREMENT AND UPDATE PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND COST THRESHOLDS UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT. MOTION by Council Member Boyles to introduce and waive first reading. MOTON PASSED 5/0 The Mayor moved Item 19 to this time. 19. Approve the Investment Policy Statement for the Pension Stabilization Trust Account. (Fiscal Impact: None) Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer reported on the item. Former Elected City Treasurer Matt Robinson and Investment Consultant Mark Schuster provided additional information. Council discussion MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to Approve the Investment Policy. MOTON DEFEATED. 3/2 Yes: Boyles and Pimentel No: Baldino, Giroux and Keldorf 14. Receive and file Legislative Update presentation from the City Attorney's Office. Assistant City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez presented the item. Council consensus to receive and file the report. 15. Approve the 2025 Legislative Platform EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 5 Assistant City Manager Barbara Voss reported on the item. Council discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to Approve the 2025 Legislative Platform as modified. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 The Mayor called a five minute recess at 7:49 PM. Meeting reconvened at 7:56 PM. 16. Authorize the acceptance of $322,500 in subrecipient grant funds from the FY 2024-25 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreement or associated documents to effectuate receipt of the grant. (Fiscal Impact: $322,500) City Manager Darrell George reported on the item. Council discussion MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to authorize acceptance of grant and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 17. Waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of one Pierce ladder truck for the El Segundo Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $2,092,702 ($1,993,049 purchase price + $99,653 5% contingency) through a cooperative purchase, pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C). Authorize the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute any associated agreements or documentation to effectuate the purchase. (Fiscal Impact: $1,993,048.62) Fire Chief George Avery presented on the item. Finance Director Paul Chung, Battalion Chief Evan Siefke and Fleet Superintendent Ron Griffin provided additional information. Council discussion MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of one ladder truck using purchase Option 1. MOTION PASSED 4/1 Yes: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux and Keldorf No: Boyles MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to authorize City Manager to execute associated agreements for the purchase. MOTON PASSED. 5/0 18. Receive and file the Cultural Development Program report. Provide direction on potential modifications to the Cultural Development Program. (Fiscal Impact: None) Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini presented on the item. Arts and EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 6 Culture Committee Chairman John Pickhaver requested to address the Council. Council consensus to receive and file the report and to provide direction to the Cultural Development Program, including the ability to split funds between projects, cap the fee at $ 1,000,000, and update timing of in lieu fee payments. First reading will take place at February 4 Council Meeting. 20. Confirm proposed Resolution No. 5531 concerning rules and regulations in City Manager Order No. 1 to address Los Angeles County fire -related emergencies. (Fiscal Impact: None) Assistant City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez presented on the item. Council discussion Assistant City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 5531 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S JANUARY 14, 2025 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1 TO ADDRESS LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE -RELATED EMERGENCIES. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to confirm Resolution No. 5531 MOTON PASSED. 5/0 E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS 21. Announce appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Mayor Pimentel announced the appointees and thanked them for their service. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee: Stuart Carroll, Elizabeth Kennedy, Jason Haffley, Michele Leach, and Nicole LoSasso. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: Emily Atmore, Alison Mitrovich and Christibelle Villena. Council discussion F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Thanked City staff for their warm welcome. G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — No report H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS — EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 7 Council Member Keldorf— Expressed her gratitude to ESFD and ESPD for assisting with fire -fighting in the Palisades and with safety patrols in Altadena. She expressed interest in exploring the formation of a citywide Olympic subcommittee. Council Member Giroux — No report Council Member Boyles - No report Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — No report Mayor Pimentel — Reported on meeting 30 Defense Innovators from Ukraine at an event hosted by DTI. Toured the Intuit Dome and provided an update on the venue's transportation plans. Said there was no quorum at the GOG transportation meeting. Reported on the 36 million judgment against the LA. County Sanitation Department. Discussed the sale for implementation for the operation of the South Bay Fibre. He participated in a civics project at E SHS about the economics of inequity. 22. Councilmember Assignments to Various Intergovernmental Agencies, Local Agencies and Subcommittees Mayor Pimentel announced the assignments during his member report. Council discussion REPORTS — City Attorney — No report J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — City Manager — Reported that he participated in a Zoom meeting with Hyperion and Source Technologies about eliminating odors at the plant. There were 64 odor complaints to AQMD in the past month, possibly related to a power outage. There are no viable plant manager candidates, so Hyperion will refile the position. He will participate in a webinar tomorrow with COG regarding allocation of Measure A funds to the South Bay. MEMORIAL — None Adjourned at9:14 PM /71 At �xk Sa'san Truax, City Clerk EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JAN UARY 21, 2025 PAGE 8