2018 Jul 17 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 5:00 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:
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
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matters.
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
Title: City Manager
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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): -8-
matters
Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers Association;
Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters Association; Supervisory,
Professional Employees Association; City Employee Association; and Executive and
Management/Confidential Employees (unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Greg
Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
Adjourned at 6:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
PRESENTATIONS
a) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles, presented to Shawn Green, Recreation and
Parks Superintendent, proclaiming July is "Parks Make Life Better" Month.
b) Presentation by Police Chief Whalen, introduced new Police Officer, Josh
Gilberts.
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)
Linda Cohen, resident, representing the South Bay Music Association, invited the
community to the "Just for Laughs" concert to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from
4:00 — 6:00 pm in the EI Segundo Performing Arts Theater. Also invited all to send in
their funniest home videos to sbmusic.org, these videos will viewed during the concert.
Wayne Mularz, resident and Rotary President, invited the community to see Mary
Poppins at the 21 st annual Movie in the Park at Chevron Park on Saturday, August 4,
2018, gate opens at 4:00 PM.
Tracey Miller-Zarneke, resident and Environmental Chairperson, commented on items
#C3 and #F12
Barbara Joelson, resident, commented items #133 and #F12
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.
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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)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding Environmental Assessment No.
1203, and Zone Text Amendment No. 18-02 to amend certain sections of the EI
Segundo Municipal Code pertaining to outdoor dining, allowed setback
encroachments, and required parking for accessory uses in the Light Industrial
(M-1) zone.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
proposed zone text amendment is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section
15060(c)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Address:
Light Industrial (M-1) Zone of EI Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action.)
Mayor Boyles stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing regarding
Environmental Assessment No. 1203, and Zone Text Amendment No. 18-02 to amend
certain sections of the EI Segundo Municipal Code pertaining to outdoor dining, allowed
setback encroachments, and required parking for accessory uses in the Light Industrial
(M-1) zone.
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.
Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, gave a presentation and answered Council
questions on the item.
Public comment:
Michael Jones, Sidley Jones Architects, spoke regarding the zone change.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1570
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15-2-7
AND CHAPTER 15-6A TO: REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT OUTDOOR
DINNING AREAS OBTAIN A CUP IN THE M-1 ZONE; REDUCE THE REQUIRED
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SETBACKS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREAS IN THE M-1 ZONE; AND, REVISE HOW
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY USES ARE TABULATED IN THE M-1
ZONE.
Council Member Brann introduced Ordinance No. 1570. The second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for August 7, 2018 at the regular meeting of the
City Council.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Consideration and possible action to continue the discussion of the Social Host
Liability Ordinance No. 1567.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Bill Whalen, Police Chief, mentioned a community outreach meeting regarding the item
would be held on July 31, 2018 in the Council Chamber.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, to continue
the discussion on the proposed Ordinance No. 1567 to the August 21, 2018 regular City
Council meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action to (1) determine the scope of services and
schedule for the Residential Solid Waste Collection Request for Proposals, (2)
receive an update on the development of a Proposition 218 ballot to establish a
maximum $20 monthly fee upon eligible residential dwellings for solid waste
collection services, and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the Franchise Agreement with Republic Services (Consolidated Disposal)
amendment no. 4189A to continue providing services under the current
Agreement on a month-to-month basis for up to six months (through April 30,
2019).
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, reported on the item and answered Council's
questions.
Council Discussion
Michelle Leonard, SCS Engineers, answered Council's questions.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to pursue the
development of a Proposition 218 ballot to establish a maximum monthly fee of $20 for
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solid waste collection services, in addition; set CPI (Consumer Price Index) increases
over 5 years. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Yes: Boyles Nicol Pimentel
Pirsztuk No: Brann
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to schedule the
Residential Solid Waste Collection Request for Proposals, with 2 requests from Council;
1) Continue to monitor the impact of 3 and 4 unit buildings and 2) include the Life Line
provision for those in need. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to authorize the
City Manager to execute an amendment to the Franchise Agreement with Republic
Services continue providing services under the current Agreement on a month-to-month
basis for up to six months (through April 30, 2018). MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
4. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution revising the
Environmental Committee By-Laws.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Environmental Committee Chairperson, answered Council's
questions.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to adopt
Resolution No. 5096. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
5. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Library
Board of Trustees and Economic Development Advisory Council.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles announced to the Library Board of Trustees David Jonta to a full term
expiring Jun 30, 2021 and Carol Ericson to a partial term expiring June 30, 2019 and to
the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) Lance Giroux, Tim Harris,
Corinne Murat and James McCaulley, all with no term expiration.
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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6. Approve Warrant Numbers 3021645 through 3021828 and 9000453 through
9000454 on Register No. 18 in the total amount of $1,163,386.12 and Wire
Transfers from 6/11/18 through 6/24/18 in the total amount of$2,220,135.71 and
Warrant Numbers 3021829 through 3021991 and 9000455 through 9000492 on
Register No. 19 in the total amount of $828,040.65 and Wire Transfers from
6/25/18 through 7/8/18 in the total amount of $1,000,321.75. Ratified Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement;
emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
7. Approve Special City Council Minutes of June 13, 2018 (2 sets - Continued
meeting regarding Social Host Ordinance and Strategic Planning Session).
Pulled by Staff- The Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2018 and
Special City Council Minutes of June 25, 2018.
8, Adopt Resolution No. 5097 approving Plans and Specifications for the Water
Main Improvement on Cedar Street and Walnut Avenue, Project No. PW18-10.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
9, Adopt Resolution No. 5098 approving Plans and Specifications for the Library
Wi-Fi and Reading Lounge Renovation Project, authorize advertising for bids,
pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code 1-7-9C, waive the bidding process and
authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order with J.K. Miklin Inc. dba
Yamada Enterprises piggybacking on an existing County of San Bernardino FAS
Standard Contract No. 16-153 to purchase furniture in the amount not to
$66,246.05, approve transferring $46,000 from 001-400-6101-4101(Library
Salary Fulltime) to 301-400-8201-8417 (Library Wi-Fi Zone) and authorize the
City Manager or designee to repurpose, sell, or auction the Library's old
furniture/bookshelves that will no longer apply to the project's improvement
Project No. PW 18-04.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
10. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
11. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NICOL
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Brann
approving Consent Agenda items 6, 7 (as amended), 8 and 9. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
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10. Consideration and possible action to terminate the Residential Sound Insulation
(RSI) Program and authorize the City Manager to take any actions needed to
terminate the program, including but not limited to: 1) terminate existing
agreements and notify applicable residents, 2) eliminate the RSI Manager
position, and 3) direct staff to work with Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) to
transition to take over the responsibility of treating the remaining applicable
homes.
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced and reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve the
termination of the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program and authorize the City
Manager to take any actions needed to terminate the program, including but not limited
to: 1) terminate existing agreements and notify applicable residents, 2) eliminate the
RSI Manager position, and 3) direct staff to work with Los Angeles World Airport
(LAWA) to transition to take over the responsibility of treating the remaining applicable
homes. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
11. Consideration and possible action to receive and file report on revised Scope of
Work to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) related to
a pending Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant and Metro's responses.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, updated Council on the results.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to receive
and file the report on revised Scope of Work to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transit Authority (Metro). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Recessed at 8:52 PM
Reconvened at 9:01 PM
Mayor Boyles recused himself due to possible conflict of interest.
F. NEW BUSINESS
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12. Consideration and possible action to receive a presentation by both staff and a
representative of the Bird Scooter Company on the impact of the Bird Scooters
(motorized scooters that people pay to ride —they are operated from a standing
position similar to a skateboard with handlebars) within the EI Segundo
Community.
(Fiscal Impact: Unknown)
Bill Whalen, Police Chief, introduced and gave a presentation on the item.
Tim Harter, Senior Manager, Government Relations - Bird, gave a presentation.
Paul Samaras, Principal Planner, reported on the item
Council Discussion
Council consensus to establish a pilot program with Bird (electric scooter rental service)
to include the following requests; liability, parking (designated areas), volume of
scooters and a fiscal element made payable to the City (business partnership).
Insurance should be provided ASAP (within the week) and obtain an encroachment
permit within 30 days and the permit will be revaluated 30 days after the permit is
obtained.
13. Consideration and possible action to adopt a policy for City elected and
appointed officials regarding electronic communications related to City business.
(Fiscal Impact: $5,000.00 initial set-up fee and $5,000.00 annually)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor to adopt Boyles Resolution
No. 5091. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Passed
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY— Passed
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel — Thanked all involved in the 4th of July festivities and
thanked the Fire Department for allowing him to sit in on a fire training exercise.
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Council Member Nicol — Passed
Council Member Brann — Passed
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk— Gave an Aquatics Center update, thanked the Recreation
and Parks department on a great summer concert series, gave an update on Website
RFP and gave an update on The Lakes RFP.
Mayor Boyles — Thanked everyone involved in the 4th of July festivities, attended the
League of Cities training in Monterey, congratulated both the 10U and 12U Little League
All-Star teams, invited the community to the August 24, 2018 Dodger game benefiting
One Legacy, an organization that inspires organ, eye and tissue donations
14. Consideration and possible action to send a letter of support of the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments' (SBCCOG) to Metro for their planned
modifications of the Green Line service.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles introduced the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to send a letter of support of the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments' (SBCCOG).
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Val Smith, resident, in favor of item #C3 and would like recycling required of apartment
buildings.
Blair Fry, resident, commented on item #F12 and the need to create a safe place for
bike and scooter riders.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 10:35 PM
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