2018 Nov 20 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 6:15 PM (The 5:00 PM meeting was adjourned to
6:15 PM due to a lack of quorum)
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): -0- matters
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
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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
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 5:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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 — Council Member Pimentel
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation — Police Chief Whalen introduced the departments new Police
Assistant, Dominique Alvarez.
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)
Kathy Adkins, resident, commented on the recent Prop 218 regarding Solid Waste
Collection.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council answered Ms. Adkins questions.
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 Council Member Pimentel 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
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1. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) (Labor Agreement) between the City of EI Segundo and
the EI Segundo Police Officers' Association (POA); 2) Adoption of Resolution
approving the Memorandum of Understanding; and 3) Adoption of Resolution
approving and authorizing changes to the City's medical premium to CalPERS
for each year of the MOU:
(Fiscal Impact: $570,000 for FY 2018-19, $684,321 for FY 2019-20, and
$1,111,809 for FY 2020-21)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item,
David Serrano, Human Resources Director, gave a presentation
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to approve the
POA Labor Agreement, adopt Resolution No. 5112 approving the Memorandum of
Understanding, Agreement No. 5627 and adopt Resolution No. 5113 approving
changes to the medical premium pursuant to MOU. Note: An updated longevity table
was presented and is included in the MOU. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
2. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) (Labor Agreement) between the City of EI Segundo and
the EI Segundo Firefighters' Association; 2) Adoption of Resolution approving the
Memorandum of Understanding; and 3) Adoption of Resolution approving and
authorizing changes to the City's medical premium to CalPERS for each year of
the MOU:
(Fiscal Impact: $507,800 for FY 2018-19, $797,595 for FY 2019-20, and
$1,017,993 for FY 2020-21)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item,
David Serrano, Human Resources Director, gave a presentation
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to approve
the Labor Agreement, adopt Resolution No. 5114 approving the Memorandum of
Understanding, Agreement No. 5628 and adopt Resolution No. 5115 approving
changes to the medical premium pursuant to MOU. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
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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.
3. Approve Warrant Numbers 3023438 through 3023512 and 9000614 through
9000614 on Register No. 3a in the total amount of $333,049.88 and Wire
Transfers from 10/22/18 through 10/28/18 in the total amount of$548,335.77.
Warrant Numbers 3023512 through 3023596 and 9000615 through 9000615 on
Register No. 3b in the total amount of $296,387.49 and Wire Transfers from
10/29/18 through 11/4/18 in the total amount of $317,705.59. 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 of November 5, 2018 and Regular
City Council Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2018.
5. Approve Resolution No. 5116 approving the Plans and Specifications for Fire
Station #1 Chiefs' Living Quarters Improvements, Project No. PW 18-01.
(Fiscal Impact: TBD)
6. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1577 regarding
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1199 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
17-07 to amend the EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) prohibiting almost all
commercial marijuana activity to the extent allowed by State Law. The adoption
of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3) because can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect
on the environment. In addition to the foregoing general exemption, the following
categorical exemption applies: 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15308 (actions taken for
the protection of the environment). (Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
approving Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5, and 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned he attended a meeting with South
Bay Fire Chief's and City Managers; one idea that was brought up by Redondo
Beach was Task Force's that report to the City Manager and in turn the City
Manager relays the task force discussion to Council. Suggested this might be
something our City would consider. Thanked Joe Lillio for his work on the labor
negotiations over the past few months and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Mentioned a Criminal complaint has been filed
against the home on Virginia Street (the owner and individual living in the garage) which
has been an issue to the surrounding neighbors. Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
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I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
7. Consideration and possible action regarding the City's Conflict of Interest Code
required by The Political Reform Act (Government Code § 81000 et. seq.).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mona Shilling, Deputy City Clerk II, introduced the item
Council Discussion
Council consensus to exclude the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
and Technology Committee from the Conflict of Interest Code at this time. The adoption
of the Conflict of Interest Code 2018 (Resolution) will be brought back to Council on
December 4, 2018. Council will revisit the involvement of EDAC and the Technology
committee in the upcoming months and at that time the Resolution can be updated to
include or exclude those two committees.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of an ordinance to take
effect immediately consolidating future standalone municipal elections in the City
with statewide March even year elections effective 2020 to comply with California
Voter Participation Rights Act (California State Senate Bill 415).
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, introduced the item
Council Discussion
David King, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1578
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF
EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING IN MARCH 2020; AMENDING TITLE 1 OF
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE; REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403; AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1563
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting Ordinance
No. 1578 establishing the new General Municipal Election Dates to be held in March of
even years beginning in March 2020. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Council Member Pimentel — Had a visit with Mychal's Learning Place, an organization
that provides children & adults with developmental disabilities opportunities that build
self-esteem & independence, creating long term success for life and was happy to see
them working the Mattel Mixer, congratulated Dick Croxall, Citizen of the Year and
wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Nicol — Invited everyone to attend the El Segundo Chamber's
Downtown Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 291h from 5:00 — 8:00 PM,
attended the Mattel Mixer and congratulated Dick Croxall, Citizen of the Year.
Council Member Brann — Shout out to the new Human Resource Director, David
Serrano and thanked Joe Lillio for his work on the labor negotiations, mentioned the
election brought out many signs in places where our City Ordinance doesn't allow and
wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. (City Clerk Weaver mentioned that if a sign is
out of place, to call the Clerk's office and they will have it removed)
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk —Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor Boyles —Attended the Los Angeles Air Force Association Schriever Chapter Ball
at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, attended the Mattel Mixer, attended the retirement party for
Dr. Masood Hassan, President of Teledyne Controls, who had worked for Teledyne
Technologies for over 35 years, wished David Truax, in the audience for a school
project, a happy birthday and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Jack Axelrod, resident, commented on items of concern.
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 8:13 PM
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TracyWeav , City Clerk
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