2018 May 15 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION —
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 5:02 PM (Meeting ran congruently with Special
Meeting — Committee's, Commission's and Board's Interviews)
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Brann - Present
Council Member Pimentel - Present
Council Member Nicol - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Interviews for Committees, Commissions and Boards and possible consideration
and action by the City Council to make appointments to these Committees,
Commissions and Boards.
Interviews began at 3:45 PM during a Special Meeting. Closed session was opened at
5:02 PM and ran congruently with the Special Meeting.
Mayor Boyles 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): -0- matters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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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): -0- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -1- matters
1. Public Employee Review
Position: 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): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
Recessed at 6:57 PM
Adjourned at 10:57 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:01 PM
INVOCATION — Rev. Dina Ferguson, St. Michael's Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance,
presented by Boy Scout Troop 267.
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation by Lieutenant Raymond Garcia of the ES Police Department
regarding Candy Cane Lane Community Meeting to be held on Thursday, May
31, 2018 from 7:00 — 8:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
b) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles, proclaiming National Public Works Week,
May 20-26, 2018. Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, accepted the
Proclamation.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Brann - Present
Council Member Pimentel - Present
Council Member Nicol - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Aidan Johnson, resident and with Troop 267, thanked the Council for the opportunity to
present the Colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance this evening.
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 Pirsztuk 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
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
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.
1. Approve Warrant Numbers 3021008 through 3021187 and 9000371 through
9000410 on Register No. 15 in the total amount of$591,058.26 and Wire
Transfers from 4/23/18 through 5/6/18 in the total amount of $1,507,960.72.
Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and
wire transfers.
2. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2018 and
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2018.
3. Approve removing the current written test and replace with a performance
examination for the position of Park Maintenance Worker 1/II.
(Fiscal Impact: None. Included in the current budget)
4. Authorize the City Manager to amend no. 5208A a Professional Service
Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, for additional construction inspection and Engineering Support
services for an additional amount of$174,820 for the Wastewater Pump Station
#1 & #7 Modification, Project No. PW16-07.
(Fiscal Impact: None. Included in the current budget)
5. Receive and file a report without objecting to the request for the allowance of a
new restaurant to serve beer and wine, operate a beer-tasting room, and sell
bottled beer for off-site consumption. The restaurant is located within the
Downtown Specific Plan at 124-130 W. Grand Ave. EA 1217, AUP 18-01.
Applicant: Rob Croxall.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment no. 4438D to the
Professional Services Agreement with NCM Engineering Corp., in a form
approved by the City Attorney, for preliminary roadway and railroad design work
for the Park Place Extension Project.
(Fiscal Impact: $0 to General Fund; $63,866 to Measure R)
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7. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
8. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
9. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
7. Consideration and possible action to accept as complete the Lifeguard Waste
Water Forcemain Bathroom Project, No. PW 15-14.
(Fiscal Impact: $814,000.00)
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, answered Council questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to accept
as complete the Lifeguard Waste Water Forcemain Bathroom Project, No. PW 15-14.
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8, Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works Contract
No. 5531 to Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, in a form approved by the
City Attorney, for construction of the Main Street Bollards, Project No. PW 18-08,.
(Fiscal Impact: $152,000.00)
Raymond Garcia, ESPD Lieutenant and Ken Berkman, Public Works Director answered
Council questions.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
approving the Public Works Contract with Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company,
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
9, Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing application
to the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California, for a Certificate of
Consent to Self-Insure Workers' Compensation Liabilities.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, answered Council questions.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Resolution No. 5084. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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F. NEW BUSINESS
10. Consideration and possible action related to Special Event Permit Applications
for two separate non-golf events (Craft Beer & Music Festival and ESHS Cross
Country Invitational Meet) to be held at The Lakes at EI Segundo, including
establishment of facility rental fees, permission to serve alcohol, and authorize
closure of the golf course and driving range for a period of time.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk left the dais due to possible conflict of interest.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director reported on the Craft Beer & Music
Festival event.
Council Discussion
Kristian Krieger, Mike Bouchard and David Tardif with Huck Street Productions, the
Craft Beer & Music Festival applicants answered Council questions.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving the event
at a fee of$12,500.00 and requiring the applicant to submit a detailed event agenda to
the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting for final approval. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk returned to the dais.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director reported on the ESHS Cross Country
Invitational Meet.
Marcos Bolanos, ESHS Cross Country Coach, answered Council questions,
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving the ESHS
Cross Country Invitational Meet at a fee of $1750.00. MOTION PASSED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Recessed at 8:30 PM
Reconvened at 8:41 PM
11, Consideration and possible action to waive all City fees supporting the 2018 Main
Street Car Show as requested by EI Segundo Police Officers' Association and
the EI Segundo Chamber of Commerce and allow the operation of a beer garden
on public property during the event.
(Fiscal Impact: approximately $6,150)
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, reported on the item,
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Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving the 75%
fee waiver according to the City's established Fee Waiver scorecard and approved the
request to operate a beer/wine garden. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
Council Member Nicol left the dais due to possible conflict of interest.
12. Consideration and possible action to allow use of city property as a central venue
for the EI Segundo Art Walk and allow the event to operate a beer/wine garden
on public property during the three dates of the 2018 EI Segundo Art Walk.
Agreement No. 5532 with EI Segundo Art Walk ESAW, George Renfro
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, introduced and reported on the item.
George Renfro, EI Segundo Art Walk Chair, spoke regarding the Art Walk and
answered Council questions.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann approving the EI
Segundo Art Walk organization the use of the Fire Department Parking Lot. MOTION
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel approving the
request to operate a beer/wine garden on this location for the first Art Walk of the
season. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council requested the Committee/Staff evaluate the location after the first Art
Walk and convey the results to the Council, before approving the site and
beer/garden for the final two dates in July and August. If no Special Meeting is
requested, staff may approve the two the final dates.
Council Member Nicol returned to the dais.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Announced Fire Station One's remodel is
complete and will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00
am — 2:00 pm, open to the public and announced the new Librarian, Melissa
McCollum will begin work on June 4, 2018.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
13. Consideration and possible action regarding Senate Bill 831 and AB 2939, two
bills currently pending in the Legislature that, if approved, would significantly
amend the scope of the current state law requirements regarding accessory
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dwelling units and the Single Family Residential zones, including allowing current
garages to be converted to dwelling units without replacing the existing parking
requirements, deleting lot coverage restrictions regarding structures, allowing
unpermitted and substandard structures to be used as dwelling units, and
deleting the requirements that one of the two units on the property be occupied
by the owner of the property.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, introduced and reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and the file report regarding Bill 831 and Assembly Bill
2939,
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann authorizing the
Mayor to send letters to Senator Bob Wieckowski and Assembly Member Phil Ting,
respectively in opposition to the new legislation, Bill 831 and Assembly Bill 2939.
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel — Thanked all for voting and thanked his family for their
patience and support. Thanked all fellow candidates for a well run campaign.
Council Member Nicol — Thanked his family and friends for their support during the
campaign, thanked all fellow candidates for a well run campaign and invited the
community to the Kiwanis and NRG Beach Clean-Up Event on June 2, 2018 from 9:00
am — 12:00 pm.
Council Member Brann — Congratulated the new Council Members, thanked the
community for voting, thanked all for voting in favor of Measure C and mentioned the
"wrapping" of the DWP tank on Grand Ave.
Mayor Pro Tern Pirsztuk —Thanked all who interviewed today for the Committee's,
Commission's and Boards within the City.
Mayor Boyles — Thanked the interviewees and mentioned the interviews will continue to
June 5,2018 and encouraged all to apply, spoke at the Board of Airport Commissioners,
has a scheduled meeting with Deborah Flint, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports,
mentioned a parking study is underway in conjunction with LAX, attended the South Bay
Promise event at El Camino College, attended an event prepared by Chevron, planning
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for a worst case scenario, attended the Founder's Day Tea, attended a Dad's on the
Rise event, attended the Hometown Fair, attended the ED! Gala, attended a
Desalination public meeting and attended Elderfest at the Joceylyn Center.
14. Consideration and possible action regarding the assignments of Council
Members to various intergovernmental agencies, local agencies and
subcommittees.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk approving
and implementing Council assignments. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Jack Axelrod, resident, commented on various items of concern.
MEMORIALS — None
CLOSED SESSION — Council returned to Close Session.
ADJOURNMENT of Regular session 10:05 at PM
Tracy Wea r, City Clerk
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