2017 Jul 05 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes - Present
Mayor Pro Tern Boyles - Present
Council Member Dugan - Present
Council Member Brann - Present
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -1- matters
1. Kartsen v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC617434
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -2-
matters,
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
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APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -3-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Supervisory,
Professional Employees Association and City Employee Association.
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager, Greg
Carpenter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Adjourned at 5:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 - 7:OOP.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:02 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan
PRESENTATIONS
a) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the City's new Police Chief, William
Whalen.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Boyles - Present
Council Member Dugan - Present
Council Member Brann - Present
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
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1. Consideration and possible action regarding Approval of Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1161 and Introduction of an Ordinance (Zone Text
Amendment No. ZTA 16-05) to amend various sections of the EI Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) Title 15 (Zoning) making numerous corrections and
general edits ("Clean-up"). Adopting this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from
further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(California Public Resources Code §§21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA
Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq.), because it
consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to existing zoning regulations
and related procedures. (Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing regarding
approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA-1161 and Introduction of an Ordinance
(Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-05) to amend various sections of the EI Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) Title 15 (Zoning) making numerous corrections and general
edits ("Clean-up"). (Applicant: City of El Segundo)
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Gregg McClain, Planning Manager gave a presentation and answered questions.
David King, Assistant City Attorney, gave a brief outline of when a Council Member may
need to recuse themselves under conflict of interest due to the multiple proposed zoning
changes concerning the proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Public Comment: None
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to close
the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
David King, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1551
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE (ESMC) TITLE 15 (ZONING CODES).
(ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16-05)
Council Member Dugan introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and adoption of the
Ordinance is scheduled for July 18, 2017.
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Dy REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
2. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Planning
Commission.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes announced the appointment of Jay Hoeschler to a full term, ending June
30, 2021, to the Planning Commission.
3. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution joining other United
States cities in the Climate Mayor's network supporting the goals of the Paris
Agreement on Climate Change.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Environmental Committee Chair and Kevin Maggay,
Environmental Committee member, gave a presentation and answered Council
questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
approve a resolution joining other United States cities in the Climate Mayor's network.
MOTION FAILED. 2/1 Yes: Boyles, Pirsztuk No: Fuentes Abstained: Brann, Dugan
4. Consideration and possible action to receive and file an annual report of the
Planning Commission.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Ryan Baldino, Planning Commission Co-Chair, gave the annual Planning Commission
report.
Council consensus to receive and file the annual Planning Commission report.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
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5, Approve Warrant Numbers 3016909 through 3017153 on Register No. 18 in the
total amount of$1,192,130.83 and Wire Transfers from 6/12/17 through 6/18/17
in the total amount of $1,923,195.04. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit
checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
& PULLED BY STAFF — Minutes of June 20, 2017 will be placed on the July 18,
2017 agenda.
7. Approve the 30-day extension for the provisional appointment of Acting
Recreation Supervisor per El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1-6-13(c).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. PULLED BY MAYOR FUENTES AND COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
9. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BOYLES
10. PULLED BY MAYOR FUENTES
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve
Consent Agenda items 5 and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
8, Consideration and possible action regarding Environmental Assessment No. EA-
1177, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-06 regarding Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADU's) in Residential Zones. Adopting this Ordinance is statutorily exempt
from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA) and CEQA
guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.), because it
involves the adoption of an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units in a
single-family or multifamily residential zone to implement the provisions of
Government Code Section 65852.2 as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public
Resources Code, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15282(h). (Applicant: City of
El Segundo)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles to waive
the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1550 regarding Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1177, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-06 regarding Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Residential Zones. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2
Yes: Boyles, Brann, Dugan No: Fuentes, Pirsztuk
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9, Consideration and possible action authorizing the Fire Department to purchase a
new 2017 Ford CMax Hybrid SE from Airport Marina Ford, Agreement No. 5359
for use within the Environmental Safety Division.
(Fiscal Impact: $24,999.99)
Chris Donovan, Fire Chief, answered Council questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, to purchase one new 2017 Ford CMax Hybrid SE from Airport Marina Ford for
use within the Environmental Safety Division. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1
Yes: Boyles, Brann, Fuentes, Pirsztuk No: Dugan
10. Consideration and possible action to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Jeff Cason Productions
to support various design and creative services related to Celebrate!, the
Centennial fireworks, projection and lighting show taking place on October 7,
2017.
(Fiscal Impact: $34,467 from Centennial Celebration Donations; $0 from General
Fund)
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Fuentes, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving the
Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Jeff
Cason Productions to support various design and creative services related to
Celebrate!, the Centennial fireworks, projection and lighting show taking place on
October 7, 2017. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
11. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from the Alzheimer's
Association to operate a Beer Garden at Campus EI Segundo Athletic Fields as a
component of the annual fundraising event Go 4 Gold Football Game on
Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 5:00pm-10:00pm.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report and answered Council
questions.
Chris Oshi, Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles, answered questions
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
approve the request from the Alzheimer's Association to operate a Beer Garden at
Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 5:00pm-1 0:00pm,
subject to compliance with all Alcohol Beverage Commission regulations and permits,
with the condition that they reserve the entire Campus El Segundo Facility. MOTION
PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 Yes: Boyles, Dugan, Pirsztuk No: Fuentes, Brann
12. Consideration and possible action regarding options for streetscape and
landscape improvements along Main Street and Grand Avenue in Downtown El
Segundo and upgrading two part-time Park Maintenance Worker positions to full-
time Park Maintenance Worker positions.
(Fiscal Impact: $30,000-$140,000 from Parks Salaries)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager and Council Member Pirsztuk recused themselves due
to possible conflict of interest.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report and answered Council
questions.
Council Discussion
Brenda Newman, Main Street Business owner, was asked her opinion concerning Main
Street/Downtown improvements.
Council Consensus to table the item until an Ad Hoc committee can be formed and
recommendations from the committee will be brought back to Council at a later date. In
the meantime, Parks and Recreation will plant around Downtown for immediate
improvements,
Greg Carpenter, City Manager and Council Member Pirsztuk returned to the meeting.
13. Consideration and possible action to waive all City fees supporting the 2017 Main
Street Car Show.
(Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,465.00 in additional fee waivers)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to waive
all City fees supporting the 2017 Main Street Car Show on July 15, 2014. MOTION
PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 Yes: Pirsztuk, Brann, Dugan No: Fuentes, Boyles
Recessed at 9:08 PM
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Reconvened at 9:17 PM
14. Consideration and possible action to approve the addition of one Recreation
Supervisor full-time position and one Recreation Coordinator full-time position to
the Recreation and Parks Department Recreation Division due to the upcoming
opening and planning of the EI Segundo Aquatics Center.
(Fiscal Impact: $246,586 Annually)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director and Arecia Yee, Recreation
Superintendent, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to have Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, consult with
the Aquatics committee and Isaac Sports Group, the City's pool consultant, on the
possibility of hiring a 1099 employee for the Aquatics Center. Item to be brought to the
July 18, 2017 Council Meeting.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned the first Strategic Planning Session
will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 12:30 PM in the library. Thank you to staff who
contributed to the success of the 4th of July festivities.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
ie REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
K, REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann — Attended the Art Festival in the City of Torrance,
commented on the 4th of July fireworks show and thanked the Mayor for recognizing his
and Sari's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Council Member Pirsztuk —Thanked all departments who contributed to the success of
the 4th of July festivities and mentioned the quick formation of an Ad Hoc committee for
Downtown improvements and would like to see a time line for said committee.
Council Member Dugan —Thanked the Recreation and Parks department for a job well
done on the success of the 4th of July festivities.
Mayor Pro Tem Boyles — Thanked all departments and the Centennial committee who
contributed to the success of the 4th of July festivities.
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Mayor Fuentes —Attended the AT&T kick off meeting for Girls Who Code, mentioned
Da Vinci students, taking a Civics summer school course, visited City Hall last week,
attended the ribbon cutting for Anytime Fitness, located in the In and Out plaza, stated
she will be attending a regional meeting concerning Vista Del Mar with the City
Manager, Public Works Director and the new Emergency Coordinator for the City,
commented on Chief Whalen's Pinning and Swearing in Ceremony and lastly thanked
all involved in the success of the 4th of July festivities.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Mike Robbins, resident, welcomed Chief Whalen, commented on the 4th Of JU ly
fireworks and commented on item #D3.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 10:41 PM
Tracy Wea r, City Clerk
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