2018 Dec 04 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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
Presentation — Sam Lee, Director of Planning Building and Safety introduced three of
PBS's newest employees; Sharon Malone — License Permits Specialist II,
Tatiana Ruiz — License Permit Specialist I and Brenna Callero was promoted to
Assistant Planner.
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
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2018
PAGE NO 1
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -1- matter
1. Position: City Manager
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.
Adjourned at 6:50 PM
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO.2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
PRESENTATIONS
aa) Presentation by Mayor Boyles, welcoming Honorable Mayor Sara Valle
and Representatives from City of EI Segundo's Sister City, Guaymas,
Mexico. The following were in attendance; Luz Matilde Ruiz Valencia,
Lucy Ruiz — Private Secretary, Alejandro Rodriguez Zapata —Technical
Secretary and Servando Rodrigues —Appointed Liaison to EI Segundo.
a) Presentation by Council Member Pimentel honoring Girls' Softball League
All Stars, Coaches and Managers from teams 8U Gold, 10U Gold, 10U
Silver and 12U Gold.
b) Presentation by Lt. Leyman, introducing the Police Departments' New
Canine Officer, Ory and his handler, Officer Rudolph.
C) Presentation by Fire Chief Donovan, introducing the Fire Departments'
new employees; Liz Lydic— Management Analyst and Vanessa Arias —
Administrative Specialist.
d) Presentation by Public Works Director, Ken Berkman, introducing Public
Works new employee, Jasmine Allen — Sr. Management Analyst.
e) Commendation read by Council Member Brann, presenting Allen Gragg,
EI Segundo Police Department's 2018 RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer) of
the Year.
f) Proclamation read by Council Member Nicol, proclaiming EI Segundo's
Candy Cane Lane from December 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM through December
23, 2018. Marsha Hansen, CEO, EI Segundo Chamber of Commerce.
e) Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk, proclaiming Sunday,
December 9, 2018 the 55th Annual EI Segundo Holiday Parade.
g) Presentation by Crista Binder, City Treasurer and Dino Marsocci, Deputy
City Treasurer II, regarding the Treasury Investment Portfolio Report.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO 3
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)
Rod Spackman, Chevron EI Segundo, announced Chevron USA will be adding an
additional $900,000.00 to the Federal Consent Decree Order and National Settlement
from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The
additional funds will be used for the purchase of a replacement fire truck.
Chris Cagle, SBWIB Regional Affairs Manager (South Bay Workforce Investment
Board), gave the quarterly report.
Lt. Leyman, gave an update on the Safety Plan for Candy Cane Lane Event. Hard
closures will be located at Walnut and California and Acacia and Center (1100 & 1200
E. Acacia).
Jeff Tiddens, representing EI Segundo's Inline Hockey League, commented on their 20th
Anniversary and an event held this year honoring the Anniversary.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action regarding a discussion on the City's
accomplishments made towards addressing the California Public Employees
Retirement System (CaIPERS) rising annual costs and long-term liabilities.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
(Item moved to the second meeting in January 2019)
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO. 4
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.
2. Approve Warrant Numbers 3023597 through on Register No. 4a in the total
amount of $1,744,663.74 and Wire Transfers from 11/05/18 through 11/11/18 in
the total amount of $1,094,426.63. Warrant Numbers 3023699 through 3023839
3023698 and 9000616 through 9000655 on Register No. 4b in the total amount
of $1,075,606.11 and Wire Transfers from 11/12/18 through 11/18/18 in the total
amount of $2,198,586.62. Warrant Numbers 3023840 through 3023869 on
Register No. 4c in the total amount of $1,177,477.48 and Wire Transfers from
11/19/18 through 11/25/18 in the total amount $537,557.59. Ratified Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement;
emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2018 and
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2018.
4. Approve Resolution No. 5117 and Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 74713 for a
three-unit residential condominium subdivision located at 231 Virginia Street, 406
West Grand Avenue, and 412 West Grand Avenue and authorize the appropriate
City Officials to sign and record said Map
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
5. Receive and file an informational report on the quarterly update for the City
Council's Strategic Work Plan and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the
fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Approve continuing appropriations from FY 2017-2018 to FY 2018-2019, thereby
amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Adopted Budget in the Funds.
(Fiscal Impact: $0 — {Appropriations of $6,739,061 from FY 2017-18 requested to
be continued into FY 2018-19})
7. Adopt Resolution No. 5118, Conflict of Interest Code, required by The Political
Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et. seq.) rescinding Resolution
No. 4887, and adopting a new resolution approving a new Conflict of Interest
Code.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Adopt Resolution No. 5119 authorizing the destruction of identified records for
the Police Department in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $500.00)
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO. 5
8a. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $15,600 of funds from General Fund
Reserves to a Designated Smoky Hollow Parking In-Lieu Implementation
account for the purpose of funding an EI Segundo Boulevard on-street parking
pilot project, Agreement No. 5623 with KOA Corporation.
(Fiscal Impact: $15,600.00)
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8 and 8a. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
(item #F10 was presented before item #F9)
9. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report of emergency
communications protocol.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report and directed staff to develop City Wide
Policy Memorandum and distribute Citywide.
10.Consideration and possible action to receive and file a Fire Department
Environmental Safety Division Overview Report.
(Fiscal Impact: $0)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item
Fire Chief Donovan, prefaced the item and introduced Victor Morales, Environmental
Safety Manager, who gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Mentioned he enjoyed his day with the Mayor
and her group from Guaymas, our Sister City. Meredith Petit, gave a report on
the Holiday Tree Lighting in the Plaza, the event may be moved to an indoor
location due to the possibility of rain. The tree is scheduled to be lit at 5:30 PM.
Thanked sponsors; Mattel and Chevron.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY— Passed
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO 6
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
11. Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the
January 2, 2019 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk, introduced the item.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving the
cancellation of the January 2, 2019 Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Gave a report under Presentations earlier in
the meeting.
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel — Thanked Mishia Jennings, Executive Assistant, City
Council, for all her work on the Little League presentation this evening.
Council Member Nicol —
12.Consideration and possible action to direct staff to research the possibility of
higher density residential in the area east of and abutting Washington Park.
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action.)
Council Member, Scot Nicol, introduced and reported on the item,
Council discussion
Council consensus directed staff to partner with the Planning Commission and explore
and research the possibility of developing higher density residential in certain areas of
the City, namely in the area east of and abutting Washington Park. This discussion to
be brought back to Council within the next 4-5 months.
Council Member Brann — Mentioned the City of Hawthorne is having issues with the
Hawthorne Airport, mainly new flight patterns, therefore, the COG will introduce a
subcommittee to address the issues and help to mitigate these new issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Mentioned Manhattan Beach Council would be voting on
whether to change Sepulveda Blvd to PCH at their meeting this evening, thanked
Kiwanis and the Police Department for the Santa Sleigh event and mentioned she was
a Santa's helper last night and if anyone is looking to attend winter concerts, the
ESUSD is the place to look, they will be performing several concerts this month.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO. 7
13.Consideration and possible action to explore discussion of evaluating the current
business license tax structure and recommendations for potential reform during
the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Strategic Planning and Budgeting sessions.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Pro Tem, Carol Pirsztuk, introduced the item.
Council discussion
Council consensus directed staff to explore reevaluating the current business license
tax structure during the next few months in order to begin the process of possibly
placing the item on the ballot for the City's next election in March of 2020.
Mayor Boyles —Will be assisting Santa on his Sleigh (Kiwanis and Police Department's
event), Wednesday night, December 5th, attended the Menorah Lighting in the Plaza on
Monday night, reminded everyone to attend the Tree Lighting in the City's Plaza,
attending a Google Starburst Accelerator Event as a sponsor, EI Segundo is hosting the
quarterly Los Angeles Convening of the Mayor's event at Cross Campus on Friday,
December 7, 2018, a Mayor Garcetti event and reminded everyone to remember the
Boy Scout House when purchasing your Christmas trees this year.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:39 PM
Tracy Weav rT City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
PAGE NO 8