2024 Mar 05 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — Cancelled
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 Rob McKenna, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Police Chief, Jaime Bermudez introduced 11 newly hired Police Officers.
2. Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk, proclaiming March as Women's
History Month.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Jeanette Gant, resident, advocated for the plunge renovations.
Lee Davis, resident, advocated for the plunge renovations.
Barbara Briney, resident, advocated for the plunge renovations.
Dave Williamson, resident, concern for water polo usage at a renovated plunge.
Carter Williamson, resident, concern for water polo usage at a renovated plunge, would
like a new outdoor pool.
Patrick Curry, resident, spoke on behalf of residents on Washington and Holly parking
conditions. Did thank Council for increased police presence.
David Calvo, Fluoresco, Inc., protest regarding the award of contract for the Main
Street/imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature Sign Project.
Marc Cavagnolo, resident, asked Council to postpone the plunge renovations.
Rachel Jarvis, resident, in favor of the plunge renovations.
Michelle Keldorf, resident, in favor of the plunge renovations, however, would ask that
the community not lose access to ESAC.
David Tong, resident, concerned about the perceived lack of community outreach for
the plunge renovations and isn't favor of the current renovations.
Ben Hopkins, resident, would like the plunge renovations to accommodate water polo
as well as swim lessons for children.
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Kim Bergdahl, resident, in favor of the plunge renovations as they stand today, move
forward with the renovations.
Chris Eiden, resident, spoke regarding phase one of the Recreation Park renovation
project.
Julie Stolnack, resident, in favor of the plunge renovation project and urged Council to
move forward with the project.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
City Manager commented on the plunge renovation item, parking situation on
Washington/Holly, asked Elias Sassoon to comment on the bid protest item and gave a
Hyperion update with a letter from Karen Bass, LA City Mayor.
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Recessed at 7:11 PM
Reconvened at 7:14 PM
B. CONSENT:
2. Approve Regular City Council meeting minutes of February 20, 2024.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
3. Approve warrants demand register for January 29, 2024 through February 11,
2024, 15A and 1513: warrant numbers 3049238 through 3049394, and 9003087
through 900310. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released
early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $2,162,924.40 ($617,638.89 in check warrants and
$1,545,285.51 in wire warrants))
4. Authorize the purchase and replacement of seven unmarked/investigative police
vehicles using funds from the Equipment Replacement Fund and C.O.P. S. Fund
via local dealerships for approximately $266,700.00 with an additional
$26,670.00 as a contingency fund for potential inflation and unforeseen supply
chain issues, authorize the purchase of emergency lighting and in-service
equipment from the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
through the City's existing contract and Use Equipment Replacement Fund and
C.O.P.S. Fund for the proposed seven vehicles, which may require modification,
for approximately $35,000.00, authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary agreements and documents to implement the proposed purchases,
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waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code §1-7-9(a) by
finding that the City's best interests are served by a direct award of a contract
without a competitive selection process and authorize the sale/auction of seven
vehicles via the Public Works department.
(Fiscal Impact: $328,370.00)
5. PULLED DUE TO COUNCIL MEMBER BALDINO RECUSING FROM THE
VOTE DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
6. Authorize the City Manager to approve a sixth amendment to Contract No. 6062F
with The Intersect Group for an additional $175,000 to increase the contract
authority in FY 2023-24 to $525,000.
(Fiscal Impact: No additional funding is required. Various departments with
temporary staffing needs will utilize funds from budgeted vacancies' salary
savings included in the adopted FY 2023-24 budget)
7. Approve a 75% waiver of special event permit fees for the Kiwanis "Chilipalooza"
event.
(Fiscal Impact: approximately $1,847)
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel,
approving Consent items 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
Council Baldino recused himself due conflict of interest.
5. Construction Contract and Construction Inspection Contract Awards for the
Water Main Improvements Project Along California Street, Sycamore Avenue,
and Elm Avenue. (Project No. PW 23-15)
(Fiscal Impact: $1,801,738, included in the FY 2023-24 budget)
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux authorizing the City
Manager to execute Standard Public Works Construction Contract No. 6861 with
Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,476,738.00 for the Water
Main Improvements Project and authorize an additional $220,000.00 as contingency
funds for potential unforeseen conditions and authorize the City Manager to execute
Professional Services Agreement No. 6862 with Anser Advisory Management, LLC for
$93,000 for construction inspection services for this project and authorize an additional
$12,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. MOTION PASSED
BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
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8. Award of a Professional Services Agreement to MIG, Inc. for Detailed Design
Services for Phase 1 of the Recreation Park Renovation Project
(Fiscal Impact: See staff report for complete impact)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks and Library Director and Elias Sassoon, Public Works
Director gave a presentation and introduced the MIG team; Patrick Tighe, Steve Lang,
Jennifer Zell.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 6863
with MIG, Inc. for an amount of $775,703 for detailed design services for phase 1 of the
Recreation Park Renovations Project, and authorize an additional funding of $124,297
for design related contingencies. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
9. Construction Contract Award and Design Support Services Contract Award for the
Urho Saari Swim Stadium / Plunge Renovation Project (No. PW 24-02)
(Fiscal Impact: $14,617,614, see staff report for full explanation)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks and Library Director and Elias Sassoon, Public Works
Director gave a presentation.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino
authorizing the City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Construction Contract
No. 6864 with Morillo Construction, Inc. in the amount of $12,988,000 for the Urho Saari
Swim Stadium / Plunge Renovation Project and authorize additional funding of
$1,300,000 for construction related contingencies, authorize the City Manager to
execute Professional Services Agreement No. 6865 with Arcadis for $329,614 by direct
contract award for architectural and engineering support services during the project's
construction phase and approving the appropriation of $9,230,494 from the General
Fund Reserves to the Plunge Rehabilitation account (301-400-8186-8236), including a
loan of $4,730,494 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund, as
described further in the "Fiscal Impact" section of this report. MOTION PASSED BY A
VOTE. 4/1 YES Boyles, Pimentel Pirsztuk Baldino NO Giroux
10. Construction Contract Award for the Main Street/Imperial Highway Monument
Entry Feature Sign Project
(Fiscal Impact: $417,489.25 included in the FY 2023-24 budget)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the item.
Council discussion
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles authorizing the
City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Construction Contract No. 6866 with
Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs in the amount of $347,489.25 for the construction of
the Main Street/Imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature Sign Project and authorize
an additional funding of $70,000 for construction related contingencies. (Project No. PW
23-04) MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE. 3/2 YES Boyles Pimentel Baldino NO Pirsztuk
Giroux
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Thanked Mark Hebert and staff at the Library for all
their help with the Vote Center over last 5 days, thanked Public Works staff for
assisting in a couple of emergencies and thanked Diane Chaban and Patricia
Harada for their efforts in Communicating the election out to the public.
G. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER —
11, Investment Portfolio Report for December 2023
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer gave a presentation,
Council Discussion
Council Consensus to receive and file the presentation.
H. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino — No Report
Council Member Giroux — No Report
Council Member Pirsztuk — Would like presentations, at least once a month, from
the various CCB's within the city, would like an item regarding code enforcement
on an upcoming agenda and thanked all for voting today.
Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel — Mentioned would like to see enhanced
communication on the City's website regarding the "Report It" button and E Bike
safety, thanked Director Allen and his team for their proactive approach to
permits and mentioned the eastside of town will incur a significant increase in
sewage fees.
Mayor Boyles — Thanked Community Development, Darrell George, and Barbara
Voss for their instrumental part in the Defense Hackathon, the momentum from
the event has been incredible.
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REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP —CITY MANAGER — Mentioned CCB's will begin
presenting and the Environmental Committee is first up at our next meeting,
mentioned the E Bike information is up on both the City's main website and the
Police Department page, thanked Council for passing the three big items tonight,
congratulations to the Public Works Department in receiving a $75,000 grant
from the Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery.
MEMORIAL — Chris Barrett, Retired El Segundo Police Officer and Bill Brand, Redondo
Beach Mayor.
Adjourned at 8:43 PM
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Tracy Wea# City Clerk
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