2018 Jan 16 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 — 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): -3- matters
1. O'Connor v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB No. ADJ10356671
2. Early v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB No. ADJ10375054
3. Augusto v. City of EI Segundo, LASC BC683243
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
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): -1- matters
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
1. Title: City Manager
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; 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 6:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Fuentes at 7:01 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Lee Carlile, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Angela Cabrera, ES Pop Warner Cheerleader
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation by Marsha Hansen, Chamber of Commerce CEO, presenting
trophies and recognition to the Holiday Parade winners.
b) Presentation by Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, presenting the
Centennial Celebration Wrap Up, Sponsor Recognition and Mattel's Centennial
Barbie and Hot Wheel Car.
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)
Gail Church, resident, commented on item #C1
Mona Eisman, resident, commented on item #C1
Gary Schmunk, resident, commented on item #C1
Jeff Schuh, residents, commented on item #C1
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 Tem Boyles to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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B, SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file an update regarding
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1180 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
17-01 to allow short-term rentals through a Short-Term Rental Unit Permit
process in the City's residential zoning districts. The proposed project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code Regulations § 15301 as a
Class 1 (existing facilities), § 15303 as a Class 3 (new construction or conversion
of small structures), § 15304 as a Class 4 (minor alteration to land) categorical
exemptions, and as a Class 8 categorical exemption since the amendment will
"assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the
environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for the protection
of the environment."
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director, gave an updated report on short-term
rentals.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file a report regarding short-term rentals.
2. Consideration and possible action regarding receiving an update on possible
alternatives to fund and/or decrease the cost of long term capital improvements
for Park Vista and provide direction to staff with regard to continuing to analyze
the alternatives.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, gave a report.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, reported on the item and answered Council questions.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation and answered Council questions.
Neil Cadman, Cadman Group, Park Vista's Management Company, answered Council's
questions.
Council discussion
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Council consensus directing staff to review all options for Park Vista (possible sale
options and other assumptions as an alternative to the reserve study) and bring back
the findings at a future City Council meeting.
Recessed at 8:42 PM
Reconvened at 8:53 PM
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
3. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a status update of The
Lakes Task Force. The Task Force is working on developing a request for
proposals for potential uses of the Lake's golf course and driving range.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report regarding The Lakes Task Force.
4. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the
Technology Committee.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Fuentes announced Chad Hahn to the Technology Committee to a partial term
expiring June 30, 2019.
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.
5. Approve Warrant Numbers 3019295 through 3019512 and 9000170 through
9000207 on Register No. 6 in the total amount of $1,026,237.82 and Wire
Transfers from 12/11/17 through 12/24/17 in the total amount of $
2,776,121.80. Warrant Numbers 3019513 through 3019674 and 9000208
through 9000242 on Register No. 7 in the total amount of$1,389,679.63 and
Wire Transfers from 12/25/17 through 1/7/18 in the total amount of $701,740.00.
Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers.
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6. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2017, Special
Joint City Council Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2017 and Regular City
Council Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2017.
7. Waive the bidding process per EI Segundo City Code §1-7-10 and authorize the
Fire Department to purchase one (1) EKG monitor/defibrillator manufactured
by Zoll Medical Corporation and the preventative maintenance contract no.
4890b ssociated with this equipment.
(Fiscal Impact: $33,531.85)
8. Approve the EI Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation (Park Vista)
proposed annual budget for 2018.
(Fiscal Impact: None to the General Fund)
9. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment no. 5169B to the
Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with
Steve Koester dba Koester Environmental Compliance Services and authorize
an increase of the blanket purchase order by $50,000.00 for Steve Koester dba
Koester Environmental Compliance Services to enable the Fire Department to
receive the services provided by Steve Koester dba Environmental Compliance
Services.
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
10. Receive and file a report without objecting to a request to sell alcohol for on-site
consumption at a restaurant (Type 41 License) — "Kafe Bougatsa by Petros."
The restaurant is located in Elevon at 743 N. Douglas Street.
EA No. 1212, AUP No. 17-03. Applicant: Petros Benekos
(Fiscal Impact: None)
11, Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment no. 5270A to License
Agreement #5270 with Jaguar Tennis Academy for utilization of Recreation
Park Tennis Courts.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
12. Adopt Resolution No. 5072 approving plans and specifications for Catch Basin
Connector Pipe Screen (CPS) Improvement, Project No. PW 17-39, authorize
staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids and authorize the City
Manager to enter into an Agreement no. 5463, approved in form by the City
Attorney, between the City of EI Segundo and the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District for installation and maintenance arrangements of the CPS in
County catch basins.
(Fiscal Impact: TBD)
13. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment no. 4684A to License
Agreement #4684 with the Southern California Aquatics for utilization of Urho
Saari Swim Center to operate a Masters Swim Program.
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(Fiscal Impact: $9,240 reservation revenue)
14. Authorize the Police Department to contract no. 5465 with IXP Corporation to
staff a temporary, part-time Crime Analyst at the Police Department.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
15. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BOYLES
MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles approving
Consent Agenda items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULED ITEM:
15. Consideration and possible action to for the Council to amend no. 4201A the
City's agreement with Liebert, Cassidy and Whitmore ("LCW") to increase the
hourly rate for legal services related to labor and personnel matters.
(Fiscal Impact: estimated at $10,000.00-$14,000.00 annually)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, answered questions
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles to amend
the City's agreement with Liebert, Cassidy and Whitmore ("LCW"). MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Introduced Charles Mallory, the new IT Director
for the City of EI Segundo.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY None
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK— Stated Wednesday, January 18, 2018 at 5:00 PM
the nomination period closes for the April 10, 2018 City Council election.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann —Wished everyone a Happy New Year and reported that his
consecutive walk streak is at 565 days.
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Council Member Pirsztuk —Wished everyone a Happy New Year and invited everyone
to attend the Battle of the Badges (Fire vs. Police) on March 4, 2018 at the new Laker's
facility.
Council Member Dugan — None
Mayor Pro Tern Boyles — Told a story about a citizen's great experience at City Hall and
mentioned our voices are being heard at the LAX Advisory Council.
Mayor Fuentes — Happy New Year to all, Happy Birthday to Mayor Pro Tern Boyles,
attended a Sanitation District meeting, attended a Vector Control meeting, toured the
Cross Campus Accelerator Starburst facility, attended a Ribbon Cutting for Booz Allen
Hamilton, attended the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Transportation
Committee meeting, attended the Aerospace Alliance meeting and thanked Meredith
Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, and her staff on a fabulous Centennial Year of
celebrations.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
MEMORIALS — Frank B Meehan
AP)OURNMENT at 9:20 PM
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Tracy WeavCit
Oly Clerk
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