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2018 Jun 05 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 — 4:00 PM 4:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 4:00 PM 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. Consideration and possible action to interview candidates of the Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Environmental Committee and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. (Fiscal Impact: None) Council interviewed candidates and will announce appointment(s) at the 7:00 PM, June 16, 2018 City Council meeting. The following candidates were selected; Recreation and Parks Commission —Julie Stolnak, Technology Committee —Joe Lipsey, Madelon Smith and Jessica Davis (6/30/18), Investment Advisory Committee — Eric Kari, Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board — Paul Lanyi and Paula Rotolo (6/30/18), Arts and Culture Advisory Committee — Natalie Strong and Brian Mitchell (6/30/18), Environmental Committee — Kevin Maggay and Planning Committee — Michelle Keldorf 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING .TUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO. 1 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. AWTR Liquidation, Inc., f/k/a Rhythm and Hues, Inc. (U.S. Bank. Court, Cent. Dist. of Cal., L.A. Div., case no. 2-13-bk-13775-NB) (Chapter 11). 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): -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 Adjourned at 6:57 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO.2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:00 PM INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, The Bridge Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Brann PRESENTATIONS — None 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) Nayeli Soon, Tree Musketeer Volunteer, invited the Community to attend either the June 26th or the August 5th event to clean up Memory Row along Imperial Highway. Lee Davis, resident and Recreation and Parks Commission, spoke regarding item #2. Tracey Miller-Zarneke, resident and CSS PTA President, thanked the Community and Community leaders for their support of the recent Ice Cream Social Event. 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 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO.3 1. Consideration and possible action to open the Public Hearing and receive testimony concerning adopting a Resolution approving new fees for aquatics programs and facility rentals at the EI Segundo Aquatics Center (300 Duley Road) and the Urho Sari Swim Stadium (219 W. Mariposa Ave.). (Fiscal Impact: Estimated Annual Revenue of$541,500+) Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed fees to the EI Segundo Aquatics Center and the Urho Saari Swim Stadium. 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. Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report and answered Council questions on the item. Stu Issac, President, The Issac Sports Group, reported and answered Council questions. Public comment: Michelle Keldorf, resident, had several questions concerning the pool; hours of utilization by the districts, where is the demand for other clubs, is hourly rate variable and for Learn to Swim, is the pool available to 3rd parties for a rental fee? Chris Busse, resident, commented on the spectator fee and confirmed spectator fees are required at most pools. Kurt Fry, South Bay United Water Polo Club, questioned our fees, felt they were a bit high for water polo fees. MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Meredith Petit and Stu Issac answered questions concerning Public Comment. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5085 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW FEES FOR THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO.4 MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED-by-Council Member Brann, approving Resolution No. 5085, with the following amendments 1) Water Polo rates to be determined, once the Water Polo community has been surveyed, 2) Council would like a 30 day prior to opening review the pool's booking schedule, 3) Council would like a 30, 60, 90 day plus performance review once opened and 4) would like to see the Family rates reviewed for families of 4+ members. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Recessed at 8:44 PM Reconvened at 8:53 PM C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Consideration and possible action related to Special Event Permit Application from Huck Street Productions Agreement No. 5543, for utilizing The Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course and Driving Ranges for the purposes of hosting a Craft Beer & Music Festival. (Fiscal Impact: Not less than $12,500 in Revenue to the Golf Course Fund) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave an updated report and answered Council questions. Applicants, Huck Street Productions, answered Council questions. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, to approve the Special Event Permit Application with the following amendments; increase parking fees from $20.00 to $25.00, develop a clearly defined Uber/Lyft/Cab — transportation/parking plan for drop offs and pick-ups from.the event and employ one security guard to rove the Chevron lots along EI Segundo Blvd. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO. 5 3. Approve Warrant Numbers 3021188 through 3021433 and 9000411 through 9000451 on Register No. 16 in the total amount of $2,069,595.74 and Wire Transfers from 5/7/18 through 5/27/18 in the total amount of$3,205,173.36. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers. 4. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2018 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2018 and Regular Joint EDAC Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2018. 5. Authorize City Manager to execute an agreement amendment no. 4810G to Agreement Number 4810, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Robert Half International, Inc. (dba Accountemps) Agreement Number 4810 for temporary staffing in the Departments of Information Systems, Human Resources, and Finance. (Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00) 6. Adopt Resolution No. 5086 appointing City Council Mayor, Drew Boyles, City Council Member Chris Pimentel, and Director of Finance, Joseph Lillio, to serve as board member, alternate board member, and substitute alternate board member, respectively, on the Independent Cities Risk Management Association (ICRMA) governing board. (Fiscal Impact: None) 7. Authorize the acceptance of$139,125 in grant funds Agreement No. 5544 the UASI 2016 grant program and allow for Amendments as outlined in subsection 3.12 of the Sub-recipient agreement, authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment no. 5348B to the Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Michael T. Little dba Counter Risk, Inc., authorize an increase of the blanket purchase order by $139,125 to enable the Fire Department to receive the services provided by Michael T. Little dba Counter Risk, Inc., and authorize and approve additional appropriation to expense account 124-400-3785-6214. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, approving Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS 8. Consideration and possible action to approve new part-time classifications of Lifeguard-and Senior Lifeguard, for the purposes of clearly defining the roles, responsibilities and minimum qualifications for these positions and designating an hourly pay rate commensurate with the responsibilities of the positions. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO.6 (Fiscal Impact: Estimated $48,800 Annually) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, approving the part-time classifications and job descriptions of Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard and approved the proposed hourly pay rate schedule for Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard with an amendment; match lifeguard wages with the City of Los Angeles. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 9. Consideration and possible action on two proposed ordinances which would prohibit loud and unruly gatherings and gatherings where underage drinking or illegal drug use occurs and provide a means for the City to hold responsible persons liable by imposing civil penalties and, for repeat offenders, holding them accountable for enforcement response costs associated with responding to recurring nuisances. (Fiscal Impact: Unknown at this time) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director, gave a report Bill Whalen, Chief of Police, answered Council questions Public Comment: Cheryl Smith, resident and PTA Council VP, thanked all those involved in bringing the item to Council and commented on the item with statistics on underage drinking. Paulette Caudell, resident and Reach Out Against Drugs (ROAD) President, strongly recommends passing the Social Host Ordinance regarding underage drinking and illegal drug use. Melissa McCaverty, resident, Richmond Street past PTA President and current Council of PTA's President, in favor of the Social Host Ordinance, along with all PTA Council's at all the schools. Rhonda Jones, Behavioral Health Services (Teen Alcohol & Drug Prevention), commented on the item and in favor of the Social Host Ordinance and gave examples of other cities who have adopted the Ordinance. Heather Longwrench, Behavioral Health Services (Teen Alcohol & Drug Prevention), commented on the Social Host Ordinance and commented on the age that underage drinking begins for males and females as seen by counselors. Robin Arnold, resident, commented on the Unruly Gatherings Ordinance and is in favor of passing the Ordinance. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE S,2018 PAGE NO. 7 Carol (unknown last name, Los Angeles Asian American Drug Abuse Program, in favor of the Social Host Ordinance and sited data on underage drinking. Mona Eisman, resident, commented on the Unruly Gatherings Ordinance and is in favor of passing the Ordinance. Currently living near an AirBnB, which is a repeat offender of Unruly Gatherings. Council Discussion ORDINANCE NO. 1567 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT LOUD AND UNRULY GATHERINGS AND TO PERMIT THE CITY TO RECOVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES WHEN RESPONDING TO RECURRING NUISANCES With the following amendments: Fines are as follows $2500.00 (1St offense within 90 days), $5,000.00 (2nd offense within same 90 days) and $7,500.00 (31d offense within or after the first two offenses, as long there has not been a 90 day break in the offense, otherwise, the fine reverts back to $2,500.00). The 90 days restart, after no offenses for a 90 day period. Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk introduced Ordinance No. 1567 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only; ORDINANCE NO. 1568 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE 7 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE HOSTING, PERMITTING OR ALLOWING OF GATHERINGS AT WHICH PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE ARE CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR USING MARIJUANA ILLEGALLY With the following amendments: Fines are as follows $1000.00 (1St offense), $2,000.00 (2nd offense), and $5,000.00 (3rd offense) within a twelve (12) month period. Council Member Nicol introduced Ordinance No. 1568 The second reading of both Ordinances will be brought back to the continued regular meeting on June 13, 2018, (Special Strategic Planning Session Meeting). Council consensus to review both Ordinances after they have been in effect for 90 Days. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO. 8 G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the EI Segundo Rotary Club for honoring Shawn Green, Employee of the Year, Kevin Darringer, Police Officer of the Year and Kevin Heronema, Firefighter of the Year, mentioned the Downtown Committee would like the Council and the public to take a look at the "up lighting" on Main Street trees and give feedback and introduced Melissa McCollum, EI Segundo's new Library Director. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Followed up on Accessory Dwellings Unit's, making Council aware of what has been taking place with this item. I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK 10. Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the July 3, 2018 City Council Meeting. (Fiscal Impact: None) Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann, approving the cancellation of the July 3, 2018 City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 J, REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Pimentel — None Council Member Nicol — Attended Medal of Valor event, attended NRG/Kiwanis Beach Clean Up Day Event, attended Ribbon Cutting for Tocaya Organica restaurant, attended the PCH unveiling event, attended Civic Day, attended RSS/CSS Inaugural Golf Cup, attended Fill the Pool event and attended Center Street's Ice Cream Social. Council Member Brann — None —will give a report at the next meeting Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk —Attended the opening of ESMoA's new exhibit, GROUNDED and congratulated all the EI Segundo students Promoting and/or Graduating in June. Mayor Boyles — Commented on scooters seen around town. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Chris Busse, resident, commented on the meeting dynamics and the two Ordinances introduced this evening. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO.9 MEMORIALS — None CONTINUED the meeting to June 13th, 2018 at 11:22 PM. Returned to discuss Commission's, Committee's and Board selections at 11:25 PM Finished Commission's, Committee's and Board selections at 12:10 AM. Tracy We er, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5,2018 PAGE NO. 10