2017 Sep 05 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 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 Tem 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): -2- matters
1. Rapoza vs. City of EI Segundo, Workers' Comp. Board Case No. ADJ9902478
2. Browning vs. City of EI Segundo, Workers' Comp. Board Case No.
ADJ10291942
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -0-
matters.
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Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -2- matters
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Z Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
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): -4-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Supervisory and
Professional Employees Association; City Employees Association and Fire
Fighters Association.
Agency Designated Representative: Labor Negotiator, Irma Rodriquez Moisa
and City Manager, Greg Carpenter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2017 - 7:00 P.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) Presentation by Natalie Strong, EI Segundo artist, presented a report regarding
a mural project for Recreation Park Clubhouse in conjunction with the Arts &
Culture Advisory Committee.
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)
Richard Farn, resident, spoke concerning Imperial Avenue's median.
Ron Swanson, resident, spoke concerning 9/11 and mentioned he would like to do
something for the City's staff as a thank you for all they do. Therefore, he will be
sponsoring the In and Out truck on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 am.
1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a discussion of the state of
Imperial Avenue near the airport. In particular, the landscaping in the center
median all the way from the 105 Freeway to Pershing. The median has an
abundance of weeds on a consistent basis. Agenda item from the General
Public, Daniel Grubbs.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Daniel Grubbs, resident, reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council Consensus to receive and file the report.
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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 Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Term 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)
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the following matters which relate to
the potential approval of a project to make improvements to the golf course and
club house and convert the driving range to a TopGolf facility at the existing
Lake's at EI Segundo golf course and driving range owned by the City (located at
400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard)
• Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP);
• General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General
Plan Land Use designation of the Lakes at EI Segundo golf course
property from "Parks", to "The Lakes Specific Plan"(SP No. SP 16-02 -this
action will not become effective unless and until the zone change
identified below is approved and the Council could delay action on this
item until the meeting where the zone change could be potentially
approved);
• Zone Change No. ZC 16-01 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 1604, to
change the underlying land use zoning designation from O-S (Open
Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan) with two Subareas classified
PUB-REC/OS (Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial
Public Recreation/Open Space);
• Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes
Specific Plan area, including a new TopGolf building, a redeveloped
clubhouse, and modified holes in the golf course (this action will not
become effective unless and until the zone change identified above is
approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting
where the zone change could be potentially approved);
• Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, to reconfigure the existing two
parcels in The Lakes Specific Plan (this action will not become effective
unless and until the zone change identified above is approved and the
Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone
change could be potentially approved);
• Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse
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and TopGolf facilities (this action will not become effective unless and until
the zone change identified above is approved and the Council could delay
action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be
potentially approved); and,
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Lease
Agreement between the City and CenterCal LLC, for purposes including
but not limited to golf professionals, City programs at the driving range,
extending the due diligence period and title review period, potential
installation of lighting at the golf course by CenterCal, and approving a
new Exhibit D related to the golf course and club house improvements.
Applicant: CenterCal Properties, LLC
(Fiscal Impact:)
Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing and
receive public testimony regarding the potential approval of a project to make
improvements to the golf course and club house and convert the driving range to a
TopGolf facility at the existing Lake's at EI Segundo golf course and driving range
owned by the City (located at 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard).
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item,
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, outlined the public hearing proceedings for the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the Golf Course/Enterprise Fund.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a presentation on the history concerning TopGolf
from the conception.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, gave an update on the Due Diligence.
Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, gave a presentation concerning the EIR Planning
and Entitlements.
Council asked questions throughout the presentations
Bob Madsen, Michael Baker International, answered Council questions concerning the
CEQA (traffic) analysis.
Council asked questions throughout the presentations
Recess at 8:36 PM
Reconvened at 8:50 PM
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Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing
Public Comment:
Rapesh Batka, CenterCal, addressed Council.
Jason Straka, Principal, Fry Straka, Global Golf Course Design, gave a presentation on
the proposed golf course at the Lakes of EI Segundo.
Tanner McKelly, Director of Real Estate, TopGolf, addressed the Council
Ron Swanson, resident, is in favor of the TopGolf facility.
Tom Courtney, Manhattan Beach resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility
Cynthia Cohen, West LA resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility
Kevin Perkins, resident, opposed to TopGolf and concerned about the youth programs.
Ashley Perkins, resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility
Jim Boulgerides, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Craig Kessler, Southern California Golf Association, addressed the Council and stated
the Council has a moral obligation.
Tom Donohue, Manhattan Beach resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility
Mary Courtney, Manhattan Beach resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility
Lance Giroux, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Dave Collier, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Robert Koran, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Michelle Killworth, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Ryan Baldino, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
S. Waite, resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility
Ocean Vine, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Nate Chittick, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Dave Lubs, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Heidi Bremer, resident, would like to see other options for the land before making a
decision.
Dave Atkinson, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
John Mead, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Rita Hoeschler, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Jay Hoeschler, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility
Lori Livingston, resident, asked if TopGolf is the best deal for the City.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to close
the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Members' Brann, Dugan, Pirsztuk, Mayor Pro Tem Boyles and Mayor Fuentes
disclosed meetings with persons involved in the TopGolf project.
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney, asked the Council to disclose any and all conservations
they have had with 3rd parties concerning TopGolf. The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and
three Council Members disclosed they have met with various parties on the matter.
Council Discussion
Devin Charhon, TopGolf, Director of Real Estate, answered Council questions.
Council discussion continued regarding the proposed Burlingame TopGolf facility and
what it means to the City's proposed contract with TopGolf.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE LAKES
SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.
EA-1135, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 16-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA
16-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04,
SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05) LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles to adopt
Resolution No. 5054. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES Boyles Brann
Pirsztuk NO Dugan Fuentes
RESOLUTION NO. XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
GPA 16-01, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05 FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND
TOPGOLF PROJECT, LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated Resolution No. XXX will be brought back to the
October 3, 2017 meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1558
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01, AND ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO ZONING MAP AND
ADDING ESMC § 15-3-2(A)(11) FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA. (AS AMENDED)
Council Member Pirsztuk introduced Ordinance No. 1558. Second reading and adoption
of the Ordinance is scheduled for the October 3, 2017 regular City Council meeting.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 (as amended) to the Lease
Agreement between the City and CenterCal in a form as approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated the conditional use for alcohol and lot line
adjustment will be brought to the October 3, 2017 City Council Meeting.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, mentioned the Council may want an amendment to the
agreement agenized.
Council consensus to allow Council Members' Pirsztuk and Dugan to initiate a 3rd party
objective for negotiations with CenterCal and TopGolf.
Recessed at 10:58 PM
Reconvened at 11:15 PM
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
3. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Library
Board of Trustees.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes announced the appointment of Sarah Whelan and Kristie Sherrill to the
Library Board of Trustees, both full terms, expiring June 30, 2020.
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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4. Approve Warrant Numbers 3017684 through 3017943 on Register No. 22 in the
total amount of$1,801,836.47 and Wire Transfers from 08/07/2017 through
08/27/2017 in the total amount of $3,183,750.76. Ratified Payroll and Employee
Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2017, Special City
Council Meeting Meetings of August 8, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes of August 1, 2017 and Special City Council Meeting Meetings of
August 1, 2017.
6. Approve an amendment no. 3364C extending the management agreement
between the El Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation and the Cadman
Group for the property management of Park Vista Senior Apartments, 615 East
Holly Street.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement no. 5385, approved by
the City Attorney, with Pyro Spectaculars for the amount of $30,000 to operate a
fireworks show on October 7, 2017, as part of the Centennial Celebration event,
Celebrate!, at EI Segundo High School.
(Fiscal Impact: Centennial Celebration Sponsorship Funds $30,000)
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract no.
5393, in a form as approved by the City Attorney, to Rojas Construction in the
amount of $201,313.50, plus a 10% contingency of$20,131.35 for the FY 16/17
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Project. Project No. PW 17-19.
(Fiscal Impact: $221,444.85)
9. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1559 streamlining Electric
Vehicle charging station permitting process.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to
approve Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
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10. Consideration and possible action regarding Introduction of an Ordinance
consolidating future stand-alone municipal elections in the City with Statewide
November even year elections to comply with the California Voter Participation
Rights Act (California State Senate Bill 415).
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Savings of$20,000.00)
City Clerk, Tracy Weaver, introduced and presented the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
Council Member Brann introduce Ordinance No. 1557 establishing new General
Municipal Election dates to be held in June of even years beginning 2022.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann — None
Council Member Pirsztuk—Wished the students good luck in the upcoming 2017-2018
school year.
Council Member Dugan — None
Mayor Pro Tern Boyles — None
Mayor Fuentes — Commented on Fleet Week and that she had the privilege to ride on a
Navy ship SS Anchorage from San Diego to the Port of Los Angeles.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
MEMORIALS — None
JOURNMENT t 11:34 PM
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Tracy We v r', City Clerk
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