2018 Sep 04 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 5:22 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): -5- matters
1. Achambault v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB Case Nos. 79049(39, 53 and 56)
2. James v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB Case No. ADJ 10523289
3. Turnbull v. City of El Segundo, WCAB and Cal PERS Matter
4. Houston v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
5. Simpson v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB Cases No. ADJ10970131, ADJ10970130
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,
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DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -2- matters
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -8-
matters
1. 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 6:59 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:02
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation — Crista Binder, City Treasurer and Dino Marsocci, Deputy City
Treasurer gave the Treasury Department's Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report.
Presentation moved to September 18, 2018 City Council Meeting.
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)
Gary Schmunk, resident, commented on Short Term Rentals and his experience with a
home near his home that rents to large parties who are unruly.
Melissa McCollum, Librarian, invited the community to read over the EI Segundo Library
Calendar and join in on the fun.
Gino (unknown last name), resident, commented on Short Term Rentals and his
experience with a home near his home that rents to large parties who are unruly.
Marion Avani, resident, commented on Short Term Rentals and the nuisance they have
become.
Jeff Atteridge, resident, commented on a home under construction that has been vacant
for over 4 years. Mr. Jeff said at this point the wood is rotting and kids are hanging out
in the abandoned home.
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 Council Member Nicol 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)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action to 1) approve the Residential Waste Collection
Request for Proposals (RFP) and authorize staff to issue the RFP, and 2)
approve the Notice of Public Hearing and Proposition 218 Ballot to establish a
maximum $20.00 monthly fee upon eligible residential dwellings for solid waste
collection services.
(Fiscal Impact: $10,000.00)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, reported and answered Council questions on the
item
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving
the Residential Solid Waste Collection Request for Proposals. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles, authorizing staff to
issue the RFP and approving the Notice of Public Hearing and Proposition 218 Ballot.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk Nicol NO:
Brann
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
ITEM MOVED TO #1
2. Consideration and possible action to review the evaluation results of proposals in
response to RFP #18-02 related to future operations, management, and
improvements at The Lakes at EI Segundo Site as conducted by the The Lakes
RFP Task Force.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Mayor Boyles allowed Public Comment before the presentation
Ron Swanson, resident, asked the Council to respect the RFP process. Mr. Swanson is
in favor of TopGolf.
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Brian Lewis, resident, asked the Council to respect the RFP process and isn't happy
about TopGolf turning in their proposal 36 minutes late.
Bob Eggers, resident, liked the Stamford Ventures RFP best.
Jeff Atteridge, resident, one question; "What will happen to Junior Golf?"
Linda Pollard, resident, non-golfer, but looks at the project as a Mom and grandmother
and feels we need to maintain a sense of community and she doesn't feel TopGolf fills
that need.
John Gutt, resident and a Lakes Task Force member, is in favor of a more traditional
golf range, not a technology range.
Josh Alpert, resident and owner of Good Swings Happen, commented on the need to
provide for the golfing youth in our Community and surrounding communities.
Mike Lipsey, resident, in favor of a proposal that would benefit the youth in our
community,
Dave Atkinson, resident, in favor of TopGolf.
Ryan Baldino, resident and a Lakes Task Force member, cleared up a few facts that he
felt were misguided.
Rod Spackman, Chevron Rep, thanked the Council for their continuing improvements of
the Lakes Golf Course and Range and asked if the City had an exit strategy in case of
the company going out of business.
Truman Hedding, resident, expressed that no matter the decision made, that all
residents would work together and see beyond the decision.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation on the item.
Carol Beck, Consultant, was on hand to answer Council questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to move forward with the RFP process and include the Lakes Task
Force top two choices; TopGolf, Inc and Drive Shack. Council would like the following
considered when moving forward; youth programs, course management, reasonable
fees for residents, clubhouse for those using the golf course and a financial review at
the end of the lease term.
Recessed at 8:47 PM
Reconvened at 9:00 PM
3. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the Economic
Development Advisory (EDAC) Bylaws, as amended.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item and answered Council questions.
Megan Covarrubias, Economic Development Intern, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
adopt Resolution No. 5101. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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.
4. Approve Warrant Numbers 30222452 through 3022629 on Register No. 22 in the
total amount of $998,425.77 and Wire Transfers from 8/13/18 through 8/26/18 in
the total amount of$856,846.30. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks;
checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
5. Approve Special City Council Meeting Joint with the Technology Committee
Minutes of August 8, 2018, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 14,
2018 (Budget Session 11) and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August
21, 2018.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments 4814A-AYSO, 4815A-Babe
Ruth, 4816A-Girls Softball, 4819A-Lacrosse, 4818A-Little League, 4817A-
Hockey, 4820A-Flag Football, 4821A-USYVL to the License Agreements, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, with each EI Segundo Youth Sports
Organization identified in the Youth Sports Council Athletic Field/Facility Use
and Allocation Policy, to extend the term of the agreements for 3 years (Fiscal
Impact: $25,000 Revenue)
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No.
5581, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Corral Construction &
Development Inc. in the amount of $38,805.31 and approve an additional $7,000
for construction-related contingencies. Project No. PW18-04.
(Fiscal Impact: $127,551.36)
8. Receive and file Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Third Quarter Financial Review of the
General Fund (GF) and Enterprise Funds.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1572, regarding Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1228, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 18-03 to add Chapter
30 to Title 15 (Zone Regulations) of the Municipal Code to require a discretionary
Site Plan Review Permit for specified types of development. Adopting the
proposed ordinance does not have the potential to cause significant effects on
the environment and, therefore, is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).
(Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
(Fiscal Impact: $None)
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10. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1571, regarding approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1210 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
17-08 to amend various sections of the EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC)
Title 15 (Zoning Code) to: (1) update and introduce new definitions related to
measuring building height, (2) establish new zoning code standards for
measuring the maximum height of buildings, and (3) allow the Director to
approve an adjustment to the maximum building height by up to 5 feet, pursuant
to ESMC Chapter 15-24.
(Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action)
11. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into
Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) for 1) Administration and Cost Sharing for
Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs),
Agreement No. 5577 and Enhanced Watershed Management Program
(EWMPs) for the Dominguez Channel Watershed and for the Santa Monica Bay
Jurisdictional Groups 2 & 3 Watershed, Agreement No. 5578 and 2) Santa
Monica Bay Dry & Wet Weather Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads
Coordinated Shoreline Water Quality Monitoring Program, Agreement No. 5579.
(Fiscal Impact: FY 17/18 $4,492.49, FY 18/19 $53,311.26, FY 19/20
$51,566.08, FY 20/21 $59,728.06, FY21/22 $45,479.33, FY 22/23 $43,792.00
plus $12,362.00 for contingency)
12.PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIMENTEL
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann approving
Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
12.Consideration and possible action regarding the second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 1567 to prohibit gatherings where underage drinking or illegal
marijuana use occurs, and adoption of Resolution No. XXX establishing the
schedule of fines for administrative citations when there are violations of
Ordinance No. 1567.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Member Pimentel introduced the item and requested the item be pulled until the
September 18, 2018 City Council meeting. Council Member Pimentel suggested
residents would want to weigh in on the item, but may not have wanted to stay during
the Lakes Task Force update.
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to continue the
item to the September 18, 2018 regular City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
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13. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract amendment with The Company of Others — Los Angeles, LLC (dba The
Phelps Group) for expanded economic development and hospitality and tourism
marketing services.
(Fiscal Impact: FY 17-18 - $596,500.00 in Economic Development Advertising
and Publishing budget and Chevron Grant Fund expenditures)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Barbara Voss, Economic Development Manager, reported on the item..
Sara Hoerner, Team Leader, Phelps Group, gave a brief report.
Kristen Bergevin, VP, Public Relations, Phelps Group, gave a brief report.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann upon approval of
the FY18-19 budget, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment no.
5272F with The Company of Others — Los Angeles, LLC (dba The Phelps Group), in a
form approved by the City Attorney, for expanded economic development and
hospitality and tourism marketing services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
14. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a Resolution adopting
the proposed inter-fund loan policy for the City of EI Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, adopting
Resolution No. 5102. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, mentioned the
City of Los Angeles will be paving and improving Imperial Hwy in the next month. The
work will take place on the weekends. The City has made many strides to get the word
out to the public.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
REPORTS — CITY TREASURER- Presentation has been moved to the September 18,
2018
REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel —Attended the Disaster Preparedness Drill in conjunction
with Boeing and the City.
Council Member Nicol — Invited the Community to the Fair at Richmond Street on
September 22, 2018.
Council Member Brann — Let everyone know about the Randy's Donuts Ribbon Cutting,
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Met with LAWA and Mayor Boyles for an update on the
airport plans, more information will follow, wished everyone back to school and
reminded everyone to keep an eye on the kids walking to and from school and thanked
Ron Swanson for the lunch he held in honor of those lost on 9/11.
Mayor Boyles — Mentioned the bollards are getting installed on Main St., invited the
community to Safety Day on Thursday, September 13, 2018 during Farmer's Market on
Main St. and thanked AYSO for their contribution of $50,000.00 for the shade shelters
to be built at Campus EI Segundo.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Ryan Baldino, resident, commented on the Stamford Venture RFP regarding an outdoor
theater at possibly the Raytheon site.
Linda Pollard, resident, commented on item #D2. (The Lakes at EI Segundo RFP)
ADJOURNMENT at 9:51 PM
Tracy We v r, City Clerk
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