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2018 Dec 18 - CC PACKET REV REVISED AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEST CONFERENCE ROOM -
350 MAIN STREET
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state. Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 — 5:00 PM
REVISED TO ADD
5PM CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONAL MATTER TO INITIATION OF LITIGATION
7PM OPEN SESSION
ADDED 20a AMEND CITY OF EL SEGUNDO'S SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to Citv Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action to interview candidates of the
Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) and the Technology
Committee.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Interview candidates; 2) Announce appointment(s) at
the 7:00 PM, January 15, 2019 City Council meeting, if any; 3) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sem.) 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): -2- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -1- matter
Position: City Manager
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -6-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Support
Services Employees 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.
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REVISED AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 350 MAIN STREET
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
REVISED TO ADD
5PM CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONAL MATTER TO INITIATION OF LITIGATION
7PM OPEN SESSION
ADDED 20a AMEND CITY OF EL SEGUNDO'S SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Lee Carlile, The Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
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PRESENTATIONS
a) Proclamation —Annual Christmas Dinner at Joslyn Center
b) Presentation - Police Department presenting and demonstrating the developing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program.
c) Presentation — Finance — Introduction of new employee — Darryl Felder, Payroll
Accountant
d) Presentation — Recreation and Parks Department — Introduction of new
employee — Devon (Bargmann) Zamora , Recreation Coordinator
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
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.
Recommendation —Approval.
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B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) authorizing a
proposed change to the City's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) 2018-2019 Program to cancel, "Installation of Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Curb Ramps (CDBG Project Number
601959-18)", and alternatively, implement a new 2018-2019 CDBG
Project entitled, "City Facilities Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-
Compliant Parking Lot Restriping and Signage". 2018-2019 CDBG funds
in the amount of $53,608 from the cancelled project will be used to
implement the new, proposed project. Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed action is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3), as it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a
significant effect on the environment.
(Fiscal Impact: $53,608.00)
Recommendation — 1) Open public hearing and take testimony; 2) Close
public hearing and discuss item; 3) Approve the cancellation of 2018-2019
CDBG Project, "Installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compliant Curb Ramps (CDBG Project Number 601959-18)"; 4)Approve a
new 2018-2019 CDBG Project, "City Facilities Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Compliant Parking Lot Restriping and Signage"; 5) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney,
with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC);
6) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
2. Consideration and possible action regarding (Public Hearing) the
proposed project and budget for the 2019-2020 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year. The estimated CDBG
budget allocation for Program Year 2019-2020 is approximately $56,584.
Additionally, previously unspent CDBG funds from prior years in the
amount of $43,501 will be added to the 2019-2020 CDBG allocation for a
total of$100,085 to implement a new CDBG project, entitled, "Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Compliant Restroom Facilities at the Josyln
Center." Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on
the environment.
(Fiscal Impact: $100,085)
Recommendation — 1) Open public hearing and take testimony; 2) Close
public hearing and discuss item, 3) Approve the new 2019-2020 CDBG
project and budget; 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts, in
a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County
Community Development Commission (CDC); 4) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action related to this item.
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3. Consideration and possible action to (1) receive and file a report from
Public Works on the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Study, and
(2) provide staff direction on follow up actions.
(Fiscal Impact: $26,000.00 estimated)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file a report from Public Works related to
the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Study; 2) Provide staff direction
on follow up actions; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to
this item.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to enter into
negotiations for an exclusive franchise to EDCO Waste & Recycling
Services (EDCO) to provide residential and municipal solid waste
hauling services.
(Fiscal Impact: Est. $7,620,000.00 over 7 years)
Recommendation — 1) Direct staff to enter into negotiations with EDCO for an
exclusive 7-year franchise agreement, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, with an annual estimated cost of $1,088,530.00 2) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Consideration and possible action to review and approve the three-year
strategic plan and the associated work plan (FY 2019 through 2021).
(Fiscal Impact: $0)
Recommendation — 1) City Council review and approve the three-year
Strategic Plan and associated Work Plan (FY 2019 through 2021); 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
6. Consideration and possible action to open the recruitment process for
the positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards ("CCBs")
that expires in the year 2019.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Direct staff to open the recruitment process for the
positions on the CCB's, as listed; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
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7. Consideration and possible action regarding development of Arts and
Culture Advisory Committee proposals for a fee to be imposed on
commercial development for purposes of funding art in public places
("Percent for Arts ordinance") and the formation of a City non-profit
organization to support public art and programming in EI Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: City Attorney Time and City Staff Time (Library,
Planning, Finance, Public Works, and Economic Development
Departments) and retaining special tax/legal counsel for preparing non-
profit documents (approximately $30,000 for special counsel)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file presentation by Arts and Culture
Advisory Committee members; 2) Direct Arts and Culture Advisory
Committee, City Staff, and City Attorney's Office to develop a Percent for Arts
proposal for City Council consideration in spring 2019; 3) Direct Arts and
Culture Advisory Committee, City Staff, and City Attorney's Office to develop
a proposal for creation of a City non-profit public benefit organization for City
Council consideration in spring 2019; 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
8. Consideration and possible action to receive and file an informational
update from the Information Systems Department and the Technology
Committee regarding the projects completed in 2018.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file informational update and status
reports(s); 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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.
9. Warrant Numbers 3023870 through 3023975 and 600656 and 6000656 on
Register No. 5a in the total amount of $403,666.54 and Wire Transfers
from 11/26/18 through 12/2/18 in the total amount of $111,521.78.
Warrant Numbers 3023976 through 3024064 on Register No. 5b in the
total amount of $447,930.76 and Wire Transfers from 12/3/18 through
12/9/18 in the total amount of$1,068.054.32.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to
release. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early
due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and wire transfers.
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10.Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2018.
Recommendation — 1) Approval
11.Consideration and possible action regarding authorization for the Police
Department to purchase a SWAT vehicle from Emergency Vehicles, Inc.,
using Asset Forfeiture Funds approved in the 2018/2019 Council budget.
(Fiscal Impact: not to exceed $320,000.)
Recommendation — 1) Pursuant to EI Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9, waive
the bidding procedures otherwise required by the ESMC and authorize the
Police Department to purchase a SWAT truck directly from Emergency
Vehicles, Inc., without a competitive selection process; 2) Declare the current
1993 SWAT vehicle to be surplus property and authorize staff to remove it
from the fleet entirely to either repurpose it or auction it; 3) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
12.Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving
plans and specifications for the Holly Valley Park Playground Project,
No. PW 18-33.
(Fiscal Impact: To be Determined)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications
for the Holly Valley Park Playground Project; 2) Authorize staff to advertise
the project for construction bids; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
13.Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution confirming the
use of Pump Station 18 Basin and Sandhill's Retention Basin as
infiltration basins for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit's Best Management Practices.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt the Resolution, 2) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action related to this item.
14.Consideration and possible action to 1) amend the standard
Professional Services Agreement with J.C. Chang & Associates, Inc. for
Pump Station 17 Equipment Repair, Project No. PW 18-13.
(Fiscal Impact: $32,965)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to amend the standard
Professional Services Agreement with J.C. Chang & Associates, Inc. to a total
amount not-to-exceed $75,465 for Pump Station 17 Equipment Repair,
Project No. PW 18-13, and amend the contingency to a total amount not-to-
exceed $7,500; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this
item.
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15.Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving
plans and specifications for the Campus EI Segundo Shade Structure
Project, No. PW 18-28.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications
for the Campus EI Segundo Shade Structure Project; 2) Authorize staff to
advertise the project for receipt of construction bids; 3) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
16.Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works
Contract to Delta Electric for the Downtown Landscape Lighting Project,
Project No. PW 18-24.
(Fiscal Impact: $210,518.83)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard
Public Works Contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Delta
Electric in the amount of $191,418.83, for the Downtown Landscape Lighting
Project, Project No. PW 18-24, authorize an additional $19,100 for
construction related contingencies, and transfer $52,167.69 from the Capital
Improvement Unappropriated Fund Balance to account for shortfall in the
project budget; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this
item.
17.Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with
Swimming Los Angeles Swim School (Swimming L.A.) in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
(Fiscal Impact: $5,400 estimated annual revenue)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the license agreement with Swimming L.A.
approved as to form by the City Attorney, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item.
18.Consideration and possible action to accept specialized rescue
equipment, personal protective equipment and a utility truck from
Chevron USA in a sum equal to $246,950 following a Federal Consent
Decree and a new 2019 fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing, utility
truck and emergency radio equipment totaling $900,000 from Chevron
USA from a local grant.
(Fiscal Impact: $0)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager, in a form approved by the
City Attorney, to accept specialized rescue equipment, personal protective
equipment and utility truck from Chevron USA in a sum equal to $249,950 in
conformance with requirements of the Federal Consent Decree ; 2) Authorize
the City Manager, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to accept a new
2019 fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing, utility truck and emergency radio
equipment from Chevron USA in conformance with a local grant totaling
$900,000; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
19.Consideration and possible action to incorporate an Environmental
Consideration Statement in all Staff Reports not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Direct staff to incorporate an Environmental
Consideration Statement in all Staff Reports; 2) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action related to this item.
20.Consideration and possible action regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18
Fourth Quarter Financial Review of the General Fund (GF) and
Enterprise Funds.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and File FY 2017-18 Fourth Quarter Financial
Review; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
20a.Consideration and possible action to amend the City of EI Segundo's
Social Media Policy.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Recommendation — 1) Consideration and possible action to adopt a
resolution, amending the City of EI Segundo Social Media Policy; and/or 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel —
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Council Member Nicol —
Council Member Brann —
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk —
Mayor Boyles —
21.Consideration and possible action regarding the annual request of Mr.
S. Claus for variances from the Municipal Code.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica
Radial 160 R procedure; 2) Grant a free business license for a non-profit
organization; 3) Waiver of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells;
4) Wavier of the Trespass Ordinance including dealing with trespassing
animals; 5) Wavier of the ordinance on Animal Regulations; 6) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
MEMORIALS —
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.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
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ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
TIME:
NAME:
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 18, 2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: City Attorney
AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action to amend the City of El Segundo's
Social Media Policy.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution, amending the City of El
Segundo Social Media Policy; and/or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Proposed Resolution and Policy (redline reflecting changes from Policy adopted
November 6, 2018.
2. November 6, 2018 staff report (without attachments)
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: N/A
Objective: N/A
PREPARED BY: City Attorney's Office
APPROVED BY: City Attorney's Office
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On November 6, 2018, the Council adopted a Social Media Policy ("Policy"). The Council
directed the City Attorney's Office to re-review and propose potential changes to the Policy for
purposes of providing further guidance and latitude for Council Members and members of the
City's committees, commissions and Boards("CCB")with respect to participating in social media
with respect to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of body on which the member sits.
The proposed amendments clarify the Policy that the only restricts postings by the Council and
CCB members to matters within the subject matter of the body on which they sit. Thus,for Council
it would pertain to all City Business since the Council has jurisdiction over all City business. For
a CCB member the restrictions would only apply to City business over which the CCB has
jurisdiction. For example, for the Arts and Culture Committee the restrictions would only apply
to matters related to arts and culture that are likely to be discussed or have action taken by that
Committee.
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The other revisions were to provide more clarity and latitude as to the type of social media postings
related to City business that would be permissible for the Council and CCB members. The Policy
has been amended to clarify that social media activities on non-City social media sites are
permissible:
i. Posting purely objective information for the public regarding public
meetings, including for example, meeting dates and times, subject matters
to be addressed at a current or future public meeting, and the votes taken
at a public meeting (without ascribing a reason or reasons for the action
taken);
ii. Postings announcements of promotional, ceremonial or recreation events
in the City;
iii. Posting responses to questions from a member of the public about which
employee or what department at the City needs to be contacted about a
specific issue the member of the public needs addressed or directing the
member of the public to public information found on the City's website or
City social media sites.
Finally, the Policy now includes a statement that staff will work with the Council and CCB
Members to assist them with storing and retrieving social media information that is considered
to be a public record.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council consider and discuss the proposed policy, then adopt a
resolution adopting the policy.
RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY.
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: Recitals:
A. While social media is an important and effective means of communicating
in the 21St century, the use of social media by City staff and Council
members raises legal issues, including compliance with California's open
meeting law (the Ralph M. Brown Act), the City's records retention schedule
and Public Records Act; in addition, significant First Amendment issues can
be triggered whenever the government creates opportunities for speech;
B. On March 2, 2017, the California Supreme Court decided the case City of
San Jose v. Superior Court, (2017) 2 Cal.5th 608, in which the court held
that a city official's electronic communications related to the conduct of
public business are public records under the California Public Records Act,
even if such communications are sent or received using a personal account
or personal device;
C. On July 17, 2018, the City Council adopted an "Elected Officials,
Committees, Commissions and Boards Electronic Communications Policy"
that pertained to the use of emails and electronic communications (including
social media) by City elected officials and appointed officials;
D. The City of EI Segundo currently hosts several social media sites, including
Facebook and Nixle pages and Twitter accounts for the Police Department,
Fire Department, Library Services and Recreation and Parks Department,
and is looking to expand its social media use to promote business growth
in the City and to provide useful information to City residents and
businesses;
E. Although the Police Department has a "Social Networking Policy" that
applies to Department employees, the City does not currently have any
written social media policies or procedures that apply to City employees in
general; and
F. This policy establishes procedures and conduct for creating and posting on
City social media sites, assigns responsibilities under the policy to certain
employees and officials within the City, and creates a standard for
information posted by City staff on City social media sites.
SECTION 2: Adoption and Authorization. The City Council hereby adopts the "Social
Media Policy," attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference. The City
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Manager or his designee is authorized to take any actions necessary to effectuate the
policy.
SECTION 3: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and
remain effective unless superseded by a subsequent resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2018.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
ATTEST
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley
City Attorney
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Policy: Social Media Policy
1. Purpose
a. Currently,the City of EI Segundo("City")hosts several social media sites,
including Facebook and Nixie pages and Twitter accounts for the Police
Department, Fire Department,Library Services and Recreation and Parks
Department. Additionally,the City is looking to expand its social media use
for purposes of promoting business growth in the City and providing useful
information to its residents and businesses.The City's participation with such
social media sites is an effort to engage the community in open,interactive
communications while effectively disseminating accurate information to a
unique target market.With the advent and widespread use of social media
sites,the City desires to capitalize on the potential value of and increasing
opportunities presented by social media.
b. This policy is designed to guide the City's involvement in social media
websites and address certain challenges presented by the City's social media
usage.It establishes certain procedures and conduct for creating and posting
on City social media sites,outlines acceptable site content,discusses privacy
issues and how the City's social media sites related to the City's retention
schedule,and provides other pertinent standards.
c. The City intends for its use of any social media site to relate solely to matters
of City business and does not,in any way,intend to nor actually create
general public forums. Each social media site is intended to be a limited
public forum only.
2. Definitions
a. The term"Social media sites"as used in this policy applies broadly to
websites primarily designed for open dialogue through written
communication,such as Facebook,Nixie and Twitter,as well as to multimedia
websites primarily designed for the distribution of media content,such as
photo streams,podcasts,visual worlds,or video sharing websites including
YouTube and Flickr.
b. The term"City social media sites"means social media sites which are created
and maintained by City employees or agents on behalf of the City and as
authorized and approved by the City Manager or designee.
City of EI Segundo Social Media Policy Page 2
c. The term"comments"means comments and dialogue posted by the social
media follower in response to a City posting or in response to another
response.
d. The term"post"means information,articles,comments,pictures,videos or
any other form of communication posted on a City social media site.
e. The term"user"means any member of the public who posts,comments,
"likes,"and/or otherwise participates on City social media sites.
3. Scope and Applicability
a. This policy applies to all City employees,elected and appointed officials,
volunteers,consultants,service providers and contractors performing
business on behalf of the City.
b. This policy applies to all social media sites,including but not limited to
existing and future City social media sites.
4. Creating City Social Media Sites
a. All Departments,employees,and officials must obtain written approval from
the City Manager or designee prior to creating a City social media site.
b. All City social media sites must utilize authorized City contact information for
account set-up,monitoring and access. Such contact information should be
provided to the City's Information Technology division. The use of personal
email accounts or phone numbers is not allowed for the purpose of setting-
up,monitoring or accessing a City social media site.
c. Whenever possible,City social media sites will display a prominent link to the
City's official website and will direct site traffic to the City's official website,
www.elsegundo.org.
d. The City official website will be maintained as the primary source of
information for the City;City social media sites will contain supplemental
information only. City social media sites may supplement,but do not replace,
the City's required notices and traditional methods of communication.
e. City social media sites will display a prominent official logo or identifying
marker for the City and will include language noting that the page is
maintained by the City.
f. Each department head,where applicable,must designate a specific staff
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member to maintain and monitor the City social media site. Department
heads are responsible for ensuring their employees follow this policy. If an
employee assigned to maintain and monitor a City social media site ceases to
be employed by the City,the department head is responsible for ensuring
that all password(s)to the City social media site are revised immediately upon
that employee's cessation of employment and that another employee is
assigned to maintain and monitor the site. The department heads must
ensure that each employee assigned to maintain and monitor a City social
media site has a copy of this policy and understands its requirements.
g. Those employees designated to utilize City social media sites are responsible
for regularly posting information,monitoring comments,removing any
"unacceptable"content as described in this policy and saving content
required under the Public Records Act and forwarding information to the
appropriate person to ensure that information required to be posted relating
to meetings subject to the Brown Act is timely posted and made available to
the public.
In. All log-in information,including passwords,for all City social media sites must
be provided to the City Manager's office. At the discretion of the City
Manager and/or designee,any City social media site may be terminated at
any time,without advance or other notice. The City Manager and/or
designee may remove content that is inappropriate or inconsistent with this
policy.
i. The City will display a prominent disclaimer or hyperlink to a disclaimer
(Exhibit 1),on each City social media site or profile,with notifications to
include:
1. Social media interaction deemed unacceptable,may be
deleted.
2. Content on the site may constitute a"public record"that is
subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
3. City social media sites are not recognized as appropriate
venues or means for providing legal notification.Any
notification or posting appearing on a City social media profile
or site does not constitute a legitimate form of legal
notification.
4. Commentary posted by any member of the public on any City
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social media site is the opinion of the commentator and its
publication does not imply endorsement of,or agreement by
the City;and does not reflect the opinions or policies of the
City.
5. The City may make use of available technology to filter
unacceptable content,comments and other interactions within
City social media sites.
6. Participants on the site agree to grant a non-exclusive,
irrevocable,royalty-free license to any information posted.
7. Participants must honor intellectual property standards and
must limit content to that which is rightfully posted.
8. Emergency responders are not monitoring City social media
sites.
9. City social media sites may contain content,including but not
limited to,advertisements or hyperlinks over which the City
has no control. The City does not endorse any hyperlink or
advertisement placed on City social media sites by the social
media site's owners,vendors or partners.
S. Information Posted on City Social Media Sites
a. All information posted to City social media sites by the City must:
i. Directly pertain to City-sponsored or City-endorsed programs,services
and events,or to the subject matter of the particular City department
maintaining the site;
ii. Present information in an accurate and professional manner.A post
may include links to City Council and City Committees,Commissions
and Boards'agenda items that are likely to be of interest to a
significant number of residents or businesses. However,a post must
not be made that responds to opinions expressed by the public about
such agenda items;
iii. Contain information that is freely available to the public and that is
not confidential as defined by any City policy or local,state or federal
law;
iv. Be approved in advance by the City Manager or designee,or
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department head or designee,and be consistent with the City's goals
and standards;
v. Not contain any confidential,personal information;
vi. Not include content that is contrary or detrimental to the City's
mission,values,image and interests;
vii. Not make statements of guilt or innocence of any suspect or arrestee,
or comments concerning pending prosecutions;
viii. Not contain religious messages or advocate or promote religious
beliefs;and
ix. Comply with all local,state,and federal laws,and this policy.
b. Those designated and authorized to utilize social media are responsible for
complying with applicable federal,state,and local laws,regulations,and
policies,including this policy. This includes adherence to established laws and
policies regarding copyright,records retention,Public Records Act,First
Amendment,privacy laws,acceptable use of City owned or controlled digital
equipment,Internet access,and information security policies established by
the City.
c. No content posted by any City user may violate copyright or other laws.
When required by law,the posting of content subject to copyright requires
the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
d. Those designated and authorized to utilize City social media sites are
representing the City via social media sites and must conduct themselves at
all times as representatives of the City.
e. Those designated and authorized to post on City social media sites shall not
express their own personal views or concerns through such postings. Instead,
postings on any of the City's social media sites shall reflect the views of the
City.
f. Information posted to City social media sites becomes public information and
there should be no expectation of privacy regarding the information posted
on these sites.
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g. All public or private affiliations,including those with other agencies or cities,
employees,volunteers,council or board members and members of the public
require the prior approval of the City Manager or the Department Head.
h. Employees administering a City social media site on behalf of the City must
understand the current terms of service for that site.
i. Authorized users shall be provided a copy of this Social Media Policy and are
required to acknowledge their understanding and acceptance by signing and
dating the last page of this document and returning the original copy to the
City Manager's office or designee and retaining a copy for their records.
6. Content Posted by Members of the Public
a. Posted content(including comments,photos and links)must be related to the
topic posted by the City or will be removed.
b. Comments containing any of the following examples of unacceptable content
must not be permitted on City social media sites and must be removed by an
authorized employee or the City Manager or designee:
1. Profane,obscene,or pornographic content and/or language;
2. Content that promotes,fosters or perpetuates discrimination
on the basis of race,creed,color,age,religion,gender,marital
status,status with regard to public assistance,physical or
mental disability,sexual orientation,national origin,as well as
any other category protected by federal,state or local laws;
3. Threats of physical harm to any person,property or
organization;
4. Ad hominem attacks on,or defamatory statements regarding,
any person;
5. Comments related to or in support of,or in opposition to,any
political campaigns or ballot measures except to announce
election dates and voter registration locations;
6. Conduct found to be in violation of any Federal,State or Local
law;
7. Solicitation,encouragement or promotion of illegal activity;
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8. Information that is illegal to disseminate orthat may
compromise the safety or security of the general public or
public systems;
9. Information or content that violates a legal ownership interest,
such as a copyright,of another party;
10.Comments in support of,or in opposition to,a specific religion
or religious belief;
11. Solicitations,advertisements,or endorsements of any
financial,commercial,or non-governmental agency.
c. Comments shall not be removed other than for the reasons set forth in
Section 6.c.above.
7. Other Considerations Regarding Social Media
a. When using social media sites,staff must abide by all applicable federal,
state,and local laws,regulations,and policies,including this policy.In
addition,employees must ensure they:
i. Use good judgment in responding to a post;engaging any person
posting in an argumentative or offensive manner should be avoided;
ii. Do not violate the City's privacy,confidentiality,and legal guidelines;
iii. Do not publish any material that is confidential;
iv. Never comment on anything related to legal matters or personnel
issues;
v. Protect their privacy and the privacy of other employees and officials.
b. All members of the City Council,Planning Commission,and other City
commissions or committees subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act must abide by
the Act as it pertains to social media sites.These elected and appointed
officials must not use social media sites to respond to or comment on,"like,"
"share,""retweet,"blog about,or engage in serial meetings,or otherwise
discuss,deliberate,or express opinions on any issue within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the legislative body of which thev are a member,except;—
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meetings,and other public information available on Citv websites.City
social medla sites or other public agencies'websites or social media
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ii. Postine ourely obiective information for the public regarding public
meetings.including for example,meeting dates and times,subject
matters to be addressed at a current or future public meeting,and the
votes taken at a oublic meeting(without ascribing a reason or reasons
for the action taken
W. Postings announcements of promotional,ceremonial or recreation
events in the Citv;
iv. Posting res oonses to auestions from a member of the public about
which emolovee or what department at the Citv needs to be
contacted about a soecific issue the member of the public needs
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c. Due to Brown Act considerations,members of the City Council,Planning
Commission,and other City commissions or committees must not post or
respond to,"like,""share,"or"retweet"or otherwise participate in any public
postings on a City social media site about subiect matters within the
kirisdiction of the bodv on which the member sits,except for a posting
relating to purely City ceremonial, promotional-orC#V-social events.
d. City social media sites are subject to the California Public Records Act. Any
content maintained on a City social media site that is related to City business_
is 7n.71 Vc rot--AxsJ a public record and subject to public disclosure. All
postings on City social media sites will be archived and maintained for two
years or as otherwise required in accordance with the City's record retention
schedule. ON staff shall work with members of the Council and Citv
Committees.Commissions and Boards to assist them with maintaining public
records that arise from their use of their own social media sites to help
ensure that such records are maintained for two vears.
e. Any content removed based on the guidelines contained herein must be
retained in accordance with the retention schedule,including the time,date,
and identity of the poster,when available.
f. Comments posted by the public on non-City social media pages are not
considered part of the official City public record and,therefore,are not
generally subject to public record requirements. However,comments that
are posted on a public official's personal social media page and which relate
to a pending agenda item must be transmitted to the City Clerk's office
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and/or applicable secretary of the Board or Commission to be included in the
record for the agenda item.
g. Individuals wishing to file a complaint are encouraged to contact the City
Clerk's Office at(310)524-2305 or submit a written complaint to:EI Segundo
City Clerk,350 Main Street,EI Segundo,CA 90245. The City will review all
received complaints and take action as appropriate.
8. Violations
Violation of this policy may result in the removal of the City social media sites
and may cause disciplinary action to be taken as determined in accordance
with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations,Memoranda of
Understanding,etc.
9. Responsibility Assignments
a. City Manager:
L Administer policy and provide direction for implementation;
ii. Provide oversight and direction to ensure that participation in social
media sites comply with the City's goals,standards and adopted
policy;
iii. Direct staff to conduct an annual audit of social media sites,to
evaluate current social media sites in use by the City,user account
information,employee training relating to appropriate site use,and
compliance with current social media legislation,open meeting and
public record standards;
iv. Directs staff to preserve and maintain all documents as required by
the City's adopted retention schedule.
b. City Council,Committees and Commission members:
i. Uphold the City's policy that members must limit their social media
activity.as described in Section 7.b.and 7.c.above.as it relates to Citv
business that is within the iurisdiction of the bodv on which the
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ii. Understand that posts on anysocial media sites and City social media
sites vRay-constitute"public records"subject to the Public Records Act_
to the extent such are wlthin the subject matter jurisdiction of the
bodv on which the member sits and that the member has an
obIle ation to retain for two vears their nostine.on non•City social
media sites,Including the postings and comments made in response
to a member's posting or comment:
c. City Clerk's Office and Human Resources Department:
i. Assist departments with employee complaints and alleged violations
of this policy;
ii. Work with those administering sites for the City to achieve compliance
with the Public Records Act and Brown Act.
d. Employee/Agent:
i. Uphold the City's policy that unless authorized,employees and agents
must not post on any City social media site regarding official business
or assigned job duties;
ii. Uphold the City's policy not to access social media for personal use
with City-owned equipment;
iii. Responsible to be informed that posts on any City social media site
may be considered"public records"subject to the Public Records Act
as well as Brown Act compliance;
iv. Read and comply with this policy.
e. Social Media Administrators:
L Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this Policy with
regard to the site(s)that the Administrator is managing;
ii. Assist,recommend and post social media information as directed;
iii. Under direction,perform an annual audit;
iv. Assist and fulfill information requests regarding social media,as
necessary.
Attachment:
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Exhibit 1—City of El Segundo Social Media Policy Disclaimer
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 6-2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action to adopt a City of El Segundo
Social Media Policy.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution. adopting the City of El
Segundo Social Media Policy: and/or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Proposed Resolution and Policy
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: N/A
Objective: N/A
PREPARED BY: City Attorney's office qqA�
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager/&—
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On July 17, 2018, the City Council adopted an"Elected Officials, Committees, Commissions and
Boards Electronic Communications Policy" that pertained to the use of emails and electronic
communications including social media by City elected officials and appointed officials.
In addition to City officials' use of social media,the City maintains a public website and a variety
of other social media sites, including Facebook and Nixle. Although the Police Department has a
Social Networking Policy that applies to Department employees, the City does not currently have
any written social media policies or procedures that apply to City employees in general. While
social media is an important and effective means of communicating in the 215' century,the use of
social media by City staff and Council members raises legal issues, including compliance with
California's open meeting law (the Ralph M. Brown Act), the City's records retention schedule
and Public Records Act. In addition,significant First Amendment issues can be triggered whenever
the government creates opportunities for speech.
The attached policy is intended to help guide the City's involvement in social media by City staff
and officials. In particular, the policy: 144
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