2018 Jul 18 - CC MIN - EDAC JOINT MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
July 18th, 2018 Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Al Keahi called to order the Joint Meeting of the EI Segundo City Council and
Economic Development Advisory Council at 4:39PM on Wednesday July 18th, 2018 at
Courtyard Marriot, 2000 E. Mariposa Ave, EI Segundo, CA 90245.
ROLL CALL
The following EI Segundo City Council members were present:
• Mayor Drew Boyles
• Mayor Pro Tem Carol Pirsztuk
• Dr. Don Brann
• Chris Pimentel
• Scot Nicol
The following EI Segundo City Staff were present:
• Greg Carpenter, City Manager
• Barbara Voss, Economic Development Manager
• Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
• David King, Assistant City Attorney
The following Economic Development Advisory Council members were present:
• Al Keahi (Chair) • Gary Horwitz
• Sandy Jacobs ( Vice Chair) Richard Lundquist
• Alex Abad • Tim Harris
91 Spencer Bauer • Lance Giroux
• Lily Craig • Jim McCaulley
• Rob Croxall
The following Economic Development Advisory Council members were absent:
• Van Espahbodi • Michael Mothner
• Shar Franklin • Lance Ralls
• Robert Gray • Corinne Murat
• Bob Healey
Approval of Minutes
Jim McCaulley motioned to approve the minutes of the June 20th, 2018 meeting. Lily
Craig seconded, unanimous approval.
Public Communication
• A. Keahi thanked Griselda Amezcua for hosting the EDAC meeting at the
Courtyard Marriot.
• A. Keahi introduced new EDAC members:
• Tim Harris, Senior Vice President of Business Operations of the La Lakers
• Lance Giroux, Vice President of Sales at Dynasty Footwear
• Corinne Murat, Director of Government Affairs at Mattel
• Jim McCaulley, Partner at Ernst and Young
Presentations
Tim Harter, Senior Manager/Government Relations, BIRD
• T. Harter presented an overview on the motorized scooter called BIRD.
• G. Carpenter stated a BIRD Scooter survey was issued to collect responses on
community member's experiences and concerns.
• A. Keahi questioned the misuse of the BIRD Scooter by underage individuals.
• T. Harter stated BIRD is exploring options to strengthen and prevent the misuse of
BIRD.
• C. Pimentel inquired about the data captured to measure the success of the BIRD
scooter.
• S. Nicol asked if BIRD collects age data on users.
• T. Harter stated the BIRD network user age varies from 18-91 years of age.
Nicholas Biro, Caldwell Land Solutions Representative
• N. Biro presented an overview on the D.R Horton Emerald Homes project in EI
Segundo.
• A. Keahi asked about the town home floor plans at 555. Walnut Avenue.
• N. Biro stated EI Segundo residents have been the most interested in signing up for
Emerald Homes.
• J. McCaulley asked about the timeline of completion for the D.R Horton project.
• T. Harter stated the Emerald Homes project is expected to be fully constructed by
the end of December 2018.
Unfinished Business
• B. Voss presented television media coverage on the street name change from
Sepulveda Boulevard to Pacific Coast Highway.
• A. Keahi announced both the EI Segundo Business website and the Hospitality &
Tourism website is scheduled to launch in August.
• A. Keahi recommended EDAC to assist in the City's marketing and communications plan
by coming up with features and benefits that highlight EI Segundo.
• A. Keahi thanked EDAC for signing the EDAC letter to City Council.
• B. Voss shared that the light pole banners would be replaced in August.
• C. Pirsztuk suggested to add a variety of banner themes throughout the city.
• G. Renfro provided a brief review on the EI Segundo Art Walk Event:
° 3,500 in attendance
° Website Visits Day of Art Walk - 2,495
° Website Visits all of June- 8,563
° ESAW Budget- $20,188
• A. Keahi discussed the EDAC Bylaws regarding total membership.
ADJOURNMENT
Thr eetin adjourned at
Megan d varrubias
Economic Development Intern