2019 Feb 05 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 5:03 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
David Serrano, Human Resources Director, introduced Sylvana Tamura, Sr. Analyst,
Ms. Tamura is a recent hire in the Human Resources Department.
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): -2- matters
1. Galloway v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
BC709378
2. City Employees Association v. City of EI Segundo, Public Employment Relations
Board
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matters.
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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
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): -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 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:01 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pimentel
PRESENTATIONS
a) Commendation read by Council Member Brann, commending Sue Carter on her
years of service to the Friends of the EI Segundo Library Community Room. A
dedication to Sue Carter will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the
Library beginning at 1:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 1 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Mayor Boyles reduced the time to 1 minute from 5
minutes.
Danielle Soto, Senior Public Information Specialists, Legal & Public Affairs with South
Coast AQMD reported on the recent lightning strike incident that occurred at the
Chevron Refinery.
Erik Albertson, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Evelyn Colt, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Van Parker, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Scott Moller, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Myra Montes, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Eric Bittner, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Eric Healy, Trojan Water Polo Club Director, commented on item #F11, regarding the
Aquatics Center.
Lee Davis, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Robyn Arnold, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Lance Giroux, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Alex Heck, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Rainey Smith, non-resident and ESHS PE teacher, commented on item #F11, regarding
the Aquatics Center.
Kirk Frye, President of South Bay United Water Polo Club, commented on item #F11,
regarding the Aquatics Center.
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Chris Brennan, Manhattan Beach resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the
Aquatics Center.
Stuart Carol, resident, commented on item #1711, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Will Kerker, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Bridget Rome/Jill Moller, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics
Center.
Danny Gonzales, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Bonnie Kerker, resident, commented on item #1711, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Mason Jager, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Casey Cole, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Monique Shelton, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Danny Reimi, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Kathy Nielsen, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Kai Albertson, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Jay Mortensen, Alpha Aquatics Board President, commented on item #F11, regarding
the Aquatics Center.
Alec Campbell, non-resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Dave Williamson, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Clay Evans, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Paige Parker, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Andre Acostiano, resident, commented on item #F11, regarding the Aquatics Center.
Ryan Quinn, resident, commented on item #K15, regarding a stop sign at Walnut and
Sheldon.
Cathy Dragone, resident, commented on item #K15, regarding a stop sign at Walnut
and Sheldon.
Tim Hughes, resident, commented on item #K15, regarding a stop sign at Walnut and
Sheldon.
Sheri Hughes, resident, commented on item #K15, regarding a stop sign at Walnut and
Sheldon.
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.
Council Member Pimentel excused himself due to possible conflict of interest.
David King, Assistant City Attorney, commented on item and asked the audience to
keep comments and applauding to themselves.
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. 4/0 (Pimentel left dais)
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MAYOR BOYLES MOVED ITEM #F11 TO #1 ON THE AGENDA — TIME
CONSIDERATION
11.Approve the proposed fee schedule for the City of EI Segundo —Wiseburn
Unified School District Aquatics Center (2240 E. Grand Avenue) to establish user
group categories and long-term rental rates at a discounted rate from the
previously-approved hourly rental rates and approve the selection of Alpha
Aquatics, Beach Cities Swimming, SCAQ, and Tower 26, as primary long-term
user groups of the facility for an initial term of one-year
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Annual Revenue $340,000)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation and answered
questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk directing staff to
make recommendations on pool usage based on the following five (5) criteria; 1)
Current and future resident composition, 2) Prioritize programs with greatest number of
participants during peak times, 3) Diversity of programs, 4) Adding off Peak pricing and
5) Minimize financial impact. MOTION DID NOT PASS. 2/2 Yes Boyles Pirsztuk No
Brann Nicol.
Continued Council Discussion
Amended Motion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann directing staff to
make recommendations on pool usage/user groups based on the following five (5)
criteria; 1) Current and future resident composition, 2) Prioritize programs with greatest
number of participants during peak times, 3) Diversity of programs, 4) Adding off Peak
pricing and 5) Minimize financial impact. In addition, Alpha Aquatics will be guaranteed
pool time during peak hours and South Bay United Water Polo Team will be guaranteed
hours during off peak hours. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council consensus directing staff to begin working with user groups willing to pay peak
pricing and begin allocating peak hours. The direction excludes non-peak pricing at this
time.
David King, Assistant City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5127
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW FEES FOR THE EL SEGUNDO-WISEBURN
AQUATICS CENTER
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MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to adopt
Resolution No. 5127 and directed staff to return to the next Council meeting with off
peak pricing considerations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Recessed at 9:14 PM
Reconvened at 9:26 PM
Council Member Pimentel returned to the dais
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)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation and answered Council questions..
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
2. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution adopting the revised
Technology Committee Bylaws.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Charles Mallory, Information Systems Director answered Council questions.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk approving
Resolution No. 5126. 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.
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3. Approve Warrant Numbers 3024396 through 3024504 and 9000700 through
9000737 on Register No. 8a in the total amount of $599,701.88 and Wire
Transfers from 1/7/19 through 1/13/19 in the total amount of$2,726,939.40.
Warrant Numbers 3024505 through 3024623 and 9000738 through 9000740 on
Register No. 8b in the total amount of$367,203.60 and Wire Transfers from
1/14/19 through 1/20/19 in the total amount of$436,097.39. Warrant Numbers
3024624 through 3024682 and 9000741 through 9000742 on Register No. 8c in
the total amount of$126,018.22 and Wire Transfers from 1/21/19 through
1/27/19 in the total amount of $309,880.33. Ratified Payroll and Employee
Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement, emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
4. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019.
5. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1580 for Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1231 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 18-05 to amend
Article A of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the EI Segundo Municipal Code related to the
Medium Density Residential (MDR) overlay zone. This amendment will preserve
the existing overlay while making important updates to bring it into compliance
with the new Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
6. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1579 for Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1232 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 18-06 to allow
massage establishments as a conditionally permitted use in the Commercial
Center (C-4) zone. (Applicant: City of EI Segundo) Address: Citywide
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Receive and file this report without objecting to the issuance of the alcohol
permits for two new restaurants to serve beer and wine (BBCM), and serve beer,
wine, and distilled spirits (Chin Chin) for on-site consumption. The restaurants
are located within the Urban Mixed Use South Zone at 2041 Rosecrans Avenue,
Suites 120 and 140. EA 1234 AUP 18-05 and EA 1235 AUP 18-06. Applicant:
Wonton Group, LLC.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
8. Accept as complete the FY 17/18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office,
authorize to increase the construction related contingencies from $105,000 to
$112,384.37 and authorize to transfer $57,752.13 from the Sewer Enterprises
fund account #502-400-8204-8647 to #106-400-8203-8943 (State Gas Tax
Fund). Project No. PW 18-18.
(Fiscal Impact: $1,201,026.37)
9. Accept as complete the Police Department Floor Replacement and authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
Project No. PW 18-02.
(Fiscal Impact: $251,549.50)
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10.Continue the deliberation on the potential adoption of solid waste collection and
disposal fees for one and two unit residential properties to the regular scheduled
City Council meeting of February 19, 2019. Council will also consider approving a
franchise agreement with EDCO to provide solid waste collection and disposal
services for these properties. The Council held a public hearing on the proposed
solid waste collection and disposal rates on November 6, 2018, and continued its
deliberations to this February 5, 2019 Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles approving Consent
Agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
MOVED TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019.
12.Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation on the City's
second annual customer satisfaction survey results that were conducted with
residents and businesses which were based on the Net Promoter Score
methodology and part of the City's strategic work plan. (Fiscal Impact:
$20,000.00)
13.Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on the 2018 year-
end crime summary as well as Police Department efforts to reduce crime and
address quality of life issues.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item,
Bill Whalen, Police Chief, gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
MOVED TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019.
14.Consideration and possible action to receive and file results for the first and
second quarter customer service transaction point survey conducted at various
customer service areas/departments within the City, explore discussion of
evaluating the current effectiveness of the transaction point survey, and
recommendations for potential restructure of the process during the Fiscal Year
2019-20 Strategic Planning and Budgeting sessions.
(Fiscal Impact: $0)
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - Passed
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY— Passed
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I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel — Passed
Council Member Nicol — Shout out to celebrating his 10th Wedding Anniversary/
Council Member Brann — Passed
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Passed
Mayor Boyles —
15.Consideration and possible action to direct staff to provide analysis and
recommendations regarding the possible installation of Stop Signs on Walnut
Avenue at Sheldon Street
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles introduced the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to place a
stop sign at the corner of Walnut Ave and Sheldon Ave. Motion failed, no vote.
David King, Assistant City Attorney, commented on the item and reminded Council the
item as read, is to direct staff to provide analysis if needed, not voting on placing a stop
sign at this time.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk directing staff to
provide a detailed analysis and recommendations regarding the possible installation of
Stop signs on Walnut Avenue at Sheldon Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 3/2 Yes Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk No Brann Nicol
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 11:15 PM
Tra y Wear, City Clerk
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