2019 Mar 19 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 — 4:30 PM
ACTION/SUMMARY MINUTES
(Please note time change for Closed Session)
4:30 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 4:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
Present
Council Member Brann
Present
Council Member Pimentel
Present
Council Member Nicol
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -3- matters
1. Galloway v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
BC709378
2. Whitehead v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
No. ADJ 11048959
3. Hatcher v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADO (To Be Assigned)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matter.
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
1. 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 5:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
AND
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019-7:OOPM
ACTION/SUMMARY MINUTES
Mayor Boyles announced the Regular and Special Meeting will be run
simultaneously
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Carlile, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Brann
PRESENTATIONS
a) Proclamation read by Council Member Nicol, proclaiming April as "Sexual
Assault Awareness Month" and designates Wednesday, April 24, 2019 as Denim
Day.
b) Proclamation read by Council Member Brann, recognizing National Donate Life
Month and proclaim the month of April 2019 as " DMV/Donate Life California
Month" in EI Segundo.
Accepted by One Legacy Ambassador, Cathy Choice
Ms. Choice invited everyone to "Donate Run Walk" fundraiser at Cal State University,
April 27, 2019.
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)
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Resident Jim Boulgarides, Bungalow Drive, spoke regarding electric scooters,
witnessed accident, witnessed scooters blocking side walk pedestrians had to walk in
the street, studies done related to increase in injuries, utilizing the city sidewalks,
requesting they conform to the City of EI Segundo's business model, requesting
companies provide share of profits, how is this business best for the citizens of EI
Segundo
Nancy Downs with Oceana, Campaign Organizer for Southern California spoke on
agenda item D5 on tonight's Council Agenda, consideration and possible action to
adopt a resolution presented by the Environmental Committee, opposing new Off -Shore
Drilling, including opposing new leases for oil and gas activities off the California coast,
thanked Council for their consideration and strongly supports Council passing this
resolution tonight
Mike Harrial, Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Gas Company, assigned to
the City of EI Segundo, here to talk about item D6 recommended by the Environmental
Committee for Council consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution opposing
proposed state legislation to maintain local control of energy solutions in opposition to
the zero -emissions buildings and sources of eat energy, thanked Council for their
consideration
Kevin Maggay, Environmental Committee member spoke in support of introducing
mobility services in EI Segundo, supported ban Council enforced needed to be done the
right way and believes the pilot program with the South Bay Cities Council of
Government is the correct way to proceed, some concerns, would like to see metrics for
the pilot program, concrete guidelines on were the devices are parked in the mornings,
and enforcement concerns
Tim Harder, Government Partnership with Bird, spoke in support of introducing mobility
services in EI Segundo, appreciates the work staff has put into the pilot program with
the COG and the need to make sure reasonable regulation are put in place, Bird is
conceptually ready to move forward with the requirements laid out in the pilot program
asking for Council to support the item but do not wait for the other cities. They request
EI Segundo move forward with a pilot program similar to the COG's
Chris Cagle with the South Bay Work Investment Board here to deliver quarterly report
and also includes annual report profiles all the programs the agency has been working
on, included its a pilot program they have been working on with Cal State Dominguez
Hills related to the South Bay economy, it will be presented tomorrow, at the Double
Tree in Torrance at 8am and it is open to the public. Also, wanted to let the public know
the agency helps people find jobs, assist in creating career paths and right now
employers are looking for engineers and bio engineers for internships that with a grant
are turning those positions into apprenticeships. If any adults are interested in working
locally, Raytheon EI Segundo is hiring right now
Curt Frye, South Bay United Water Polo Club, pointed out only club here tonight
represented for the pool, had meeting with Carol, and brought attention to what has
been happening with this process. January 7th told by staff would be given pool time at
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the new pool Monday through Thursday from 6pm to 9pm, United stated OK, in same
meeting they were asked if could take Fridays from 6pm to 9pm which is undesirable
but said OK, few weeks later on February 1St were told the hours had been reduced
from 7:30pm to 9pm without explanation, United advised could pay the $15 an hour
published rate, United was advised by staff they were not allowed to revise their
proposal, staff advised would notify Council in the February 5th Council meeting, Council
was not informed, was informed that another club was allowed to revise their proposal
back in January, at Council meeting February 19th, Recreation & Parks proposed to
Council the off peak 8pm to 9pm rate be increased from $65 an hour to $100 an hour at
that time and currently South Bay United is the only club requesting to use that time, at
same time Council Member Nicol and Council Member Brann recommended that Alpha
Aquatics and South By United should receive priority for the new pool, on Feb. 26th in
meeting with staff, it was indicated another revised proposal, would now be given half of
the pool from 7:15pm to 8pm and the full pool from 8pm to 9pm with the increased rate,
and the plunge from 6pm to 7pm, at the March 5th Council meeting staff clarified South
Bay United would only receive 45 minutes at the plunge, Council Member Nicol flipped
vote that South Bay United could be considered an alternative youth program, optics do
not look good, as of today South Bay United had not heard from Parks and Rec as to
the status of the pool usage, have been attempting to pay, have once again heard the
times have changed again, hours are being cut and time will now be split with Trojan, 30
percent of members are EI Segundo residents, spoke to scholarships dedicated to EI
Segundo residents, also promote joint events with local businesses here in El Segundo
Lance Giroux, 1714 Bungalow Drive, here to speak about the aquatic center, as a
resident, the city has a conflict of interest on the aquatic subcommittee, the member has
relationship with Beach City's, the member did inform the City about this relationship,
the member wrote a letter to City Council related to Beach City programs, how is there
no conflict of interest, believes the process is compromised, new criteria of considering
current and future residents, this facility should have the same criteria of any other Rec
and Park facility, priorities programs with greatest number of participants during peak
times, shouldn't it read residency verses density, this is not a requirement for other
facilities, reputation of other water polo clubs, 2 percent of Trojan members are EI
Segundo residents, 30 percent of United members are EI Segundo residents, 90
percent of EI Segundo water polo players play for United, asked Council to please make
their decisions on the people that live here and are invested now
Steve Collins, resident of Redondo Beach, served on the South Bay Bicycle Collision on
the Board of Directors since 2011 and part owner of Hermosa Cycler in Hermosa
Beach, here to speak on bike share, scooter share topic, LAX to PV natural boundary
we move in lock step, it is a not good idea to disregard the COG process, no sharing
going on, bike rental company straight up, this effects bike shops that are in the bike
rental business, it is not a fair playing field, they compare themselves to Uber, Lyft but
these bike share, scooter share services they are not the same, they use sidewalks for
their inventory, they drive on our sidewalks, it is well established that these type of
companies do harm our traditional bicycle companies, encourage that if Council does
adopt a share service they also adopt some type of GEO fencing, also commented on
the COG's report siting 50 percent interest, there is a difference between showing
interest and actually using, 2 or 3 percent of every thousand people actual use the
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share service, Lime has pulled their bikes out of Santa Monica and Seattle, some
companies are out of business, helmets are a concern, possibly biggest step backward
in safety
Carla Wana, Lime's Community Affairs Manager for the greater Los Angeles region, first
wanted to thank Mayor Boyles and City Council for allowing her to speak today, here to
give public comment on agenda item C4, mission to provide convenient, affordable,
environmental friendly modes of transportation for the public, scooter mode of
transportation has become very popular just in the last few years, Lime was launched in
2017, has provided over 25 million rides to 100 plus communities over 5 continents,
people are choosing to travel by scooter, because they are easy, are affordable,
functional, data confirms this, recently surveyed their riders in the Los Angeles area, 40
percent of riders confirmed use scooters to replace a car ride, 30 percent use it get to
and from work, 35 percent use for entertainment, a quarter of the users use them for
running errands, commended staff for their work and remain committed to work with the
City of EI Segundo and look forward to the implementation of the pilot program.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council Member Nicol, spoke regarding the aquatics center direction given to staff in
reviewing the City Manager's Action Report from the February 5, 2019 City Council
meeting, it conflicted with the direction of staff, the approved minutes from the City
Clerk's Office stated the following "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".
Council Member Nicol then reviewed the City Manager's Action Report from the March
5, 2019 meeting, the approved minutes from the City Clerk's Office stated the following
"uphold the 5 criteria items previously voted upon at the February 5, 2019 City Council
Meeting, (current and future resident composition, prioritize programs with greatest
number of participants during peak times, diversity of programs, adding off peak pricing
and minimize financial impact), accommodate all four programs, (Alpha Aquatics, Beach
Cities Swimming, Trojan Water Polo Club and South Bay United Water Polo Club) and
offer one (1) year contracts and after the year is complete, reevaluate the programs
using the same success criteria for possible contract extensions."
Council Member Nicol stated the direction at the March 5, 2019 was given to direct staff
to accommodate all four programs, using criteria previously agreed upon and review in
a year, so based upon that, Council Member Nicol's understanding is that is how the
item was voted on, that Alpha is given priority during peak time and United is given
priority during off peak time, is this correct Greg?
City Manager, Greg Carpenter stated Council gave direction during the initial RFP with
stated criteria, the second time Council gave direction to accommodate the one swim
club priority during the peak hours and the one water polo club priority during the non -
peak hours, the third time Council came back and directed staff to accommodate all four
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groups using the criteria previously agreed upon, the City Manager stated that both
swim clubs have been given priority, where it stands today is one swim club is already
using the facilities, and the other swim club will be using the pool beginning April 1St
what hasn't been completed yet is to split up the off peak time for the water polo clubs,
does not know if both clubs will be happy with that split of time
Council Member Nicol asked why is it being split, the priority was to be given to United
City Manager advised Council requested both clubs be accommodated with priority to
United.
Council Member Nicol stated only if there was space available
Mayor Boyles stated Council gave direction that all four clubs would be accommodated
Mayor Boyles suggested the item be brought back to review the minutes and this item
City Attorney, Mark Hensley advised this item is not agendized for tonight, so if Council
does want to further discuss this item they will need to bring it back, if just clarification of
motion previously given then yes this can be discussed
Council Member Nicol referred again to the City Manager's Action Minutes, would prefer
not to bring back, he would prefer clarification of action taken and direction given to staff
at previous meeting
City Manager, Greg Carpenter summarized where he believes the directions stand,
after the second meeting, agreed direction was give priority to Alpha for peak hours and
United for off peak hours, but the direction given by Council at the March 5, 2019
meeting was to accommodate all four clubs with priority to Alpha and United and Trojan
would be treated equally
Council Member Nicol again stated that was not the previously agreed upon criteria
Mayor Boyles stated he agreed with the City Manager's, Greg Carpenters interpretation,
advised again let's go back and revisit the video, minutes, etc. and bring back to Council
at the next meeting
City Manager, Greg Carpenter, advised Council Member Pirsztuk that the two swim
clubs were in the pool, Council Member Pirsztuk would prefer to resolve tonight
Council Member Nicol again spoke to the City Manager's Action Minutes
Mayor Boyles asked the Clerk, Deputy City Clerk II, Mona Shilling, read the March 5,
2019 minutes, the minutes supported Mayor Boyles and City Manager, Carpenters
understanding
Council Member Nicol requested the item be agendized for the next meeting to clarify
direction to staff, did not agree with minute motion read by the Clerk
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City Manager, Greg Carpenter, confirmed Council is requesting staff bring back the non -
peak hour schedules for the water polo clubs
Council Member Brann, addressed speakers related to Item No. 4, regarding the
scooter companies, if we do move forward he hopes it goes better than the first
experience, because that was a disruptive model of introducing these types of services
and was it conducted the same way in other cities, believes Council should pay
attention to the speakers here tonight that cautioned moving forward with these
programs and the way they have been run in the past, let's try and get the best program
to serve the people in town
Council Member Brann, addressed the items related to the pool, time and space,
believe that what United spoke to tonight was right on, consistently he has said the
same thing, we need to prioritize the pool for people in EI Segundo, if anything is left
over then we can sell to out of town teams, he has never seen Council Members
choose non-residents over residents, he is embarrassed to be a part of a Council that
made this decision. He spoke to what it would be like if our residents went to another
city and demanded pool time in their pool, the pool is meant for the residents of EI
Segundo, if anything left over fine make money off it but don't screw over the people of
EI Segundo and our teams, on behalf of people from outside the city
Mayor Boyles wanted to remind everyone that Alpha Aquatics had no EI Segundo
resident membership when they first came to town, when given pool time here in EI
Segundo they grew to 85 plus resident membership within 2 years
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
(NEW BUSINESS)
1, Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation regarding the
proposed LA Street Festival to be held in EI Segundo on September 21st and
22nd of 2019, and authorize the City Manager to execute a partnership
agreement with the Los Angeles Times and NantMedia, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, introduced the item, special guests from Los
Angeles Times, here to introduce the Los Angeles Street Festival, to be held here in EI
Segundo in the fall, September 21t" and the 22nd , 2019
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager, gave a presentation on the item, gave background
about City first being approached in the fall of last year about a first time annual event,
World Urban Games, that initial event has evolved into what is being presented tonight
The Los Angeles Street Festival, this event focuses on three key pillars, expected to
bring 5,000 visitors per day to EI Segundo, free community event, staff is looking at this
event with the Los Angeles Times to develop a partnership, not looking for donations,
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looking for partnership in which the City leverages the significant media power of the
Los Angeles Times, to promote EI Segundo as a destination location, attract new
businesses to EI Segundo, staff believes this could help the City in this area, in
exchange the City is being asked for support in the areas of; permit fee reduction or
waiver, marketing and community support, outreach, emergency services, police and
fire support for the event, the partnership would not exceed a value of $50,000, staff is
not looking for anything specific this evening only for authorization to begin those
negotiations and enter into an agreement for a partnership that meets the needs of both
parties.
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager introduced the COO of the Los Angeles Times,
Chris Argentieri and the Vice President of Partnerships, Myra Marayag and Director of
Events, Scott Dallavo to present to Council
Chris Argentieri spoke, thanked Council and the community, the move for the Los
Angeles Times has been positive, they have a very happy workforce, they are a local
news and media business, EI Segundo is Los Angeles Times home base, several
employees are now residents of the City of EI Segundo, covers 80 plus cities that make
up the greater Los Angeles area, do understand the event business, this event would be
the first of many
Myra Marayag spoke, thanked Council for opportunity, provided overview of event and
estimated economic impact the event could bring to El Segundo, outlined the request
Los Angeles Times is asking for in a partnership with the City of EI Segundo, event will
be based on three core pillars, asked Council to think of LA Street Festival as the next
generation of games, strong executive team behind the vision of this event, spoke about
main features of the event, the three pillars, spoke to why this is a great community
event, provided proposed site map, estimate will provide an economic impact to EI
Segundo of 2 million dollars, estimate based on 5000 attendees per day with $200 a
day expenditure and additional hotel revenue, asking for support from City Council for
the following; closure of Douglas Street pre event dates and day after, waiving of
Special Event permit fees, as well as overall support to include event operations,
emergency services, police, fire and ambulance, traffic control, assisting in marketing
and community engagement, local business support, site map approvals, in exchange
the Los Angeles Times has put together a package that breaks up to an onsite
activation where the City of El Segundo can have its own foot print onto the event, 200
square feet onsite, marketing inclusion, part of a 1.5 million dollar campaign across
digital, print, TV, outdoor, etc, all major platforms, City of EI Segundo branding will be a
part of this promotional event, will also include advertising media which the city can us
as desired
Council Discussion
City Manager, Greg Carpenter advised estimated direct economic benefit to city would
be approximately 20 to 30 thousand dollars related to revenue to general fund, this does
not included the marketing value opportunity for the City.
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Council Member Chris Pimentel requested monetary marketing and advertising value
the City will be reserving be identified with agreement
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Brann
authorizing the City Manager to execute a sponsorship agreement with the Los Angeles
Times and NantMedia, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.00. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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 Nicol to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation by Ignited,
LLC, of the finalized recruitment marketing campaign for the Police Department.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Captain Jamie Bermudez introduce item and gave brief overview to Council
Bandi Brie and Chalita Dasnagdoli of Ignited, LLC, gave a presentation
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation
2. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation by the Police
Department on the implementation of a traffic plan and street closures of the
1100 to 1200 block of East Acacia and surrounding neighborhood during the
2018 annual holiday lights event, commonly known as Candy Cane Lane.
(Fiscal Impact: $45,291)
Council Member Nicol left the dais, due to conflict
Police Captain Mendoza, introduced the item.
Sargent De La Rambelje, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
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Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
3. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan checks and permits since adoption of the ADU
ordinance in July, 2017 (18 month review).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Sam Lee, Director Planning and Building Safety, introduced the item and gave a brief
presentation.
Council Discussion
Sam Lee, Director Planning and Building Safety advised Council they intent to bring
back for Council this summer consideration better defined guidelines for ADUs
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
4. Consideration and possible action to (1) receive an update regarding efforts to
introduce shared mobility (bicycles, electric scooters, etc.) services in EI
Segundo; and (2) provide direction to staff regarding a potential pilot program,
including coordination with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (South
Bay COG).
(Fiscal Impact: $3,000.00)
Mayor Boyles left the dais, due to conflict
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Paul Samaras, Principal Planner, gave a presentation, requesting Council's input
regarding the guidelines established based on input from previous experience with
shared ride venders, partnership with other cities through the South Bay Council of
Governments (COG), surveys, staff, the guideline are included in the agenda packet to
for residents, the business community, venders interested in providing shared mobility
services to provide input also, the next step would be for cities to agree to enter into a
pilot program, to require a qualification guideline to companies interested in providing
the service, the COG has offered to coordinate the RFQ process, also to have a role
after the pilot is potentially launched, there would be broad guidelines but each City
would be able to make decisions based on their specific needs through a permit
process, this would be a pilot program that will be reviewed and data collected, the
COG is requesting the cities to help fund their role in this process at a regional basis at
a cost of $3,000 per city
If Council directs staff to continue, the next steps would be to collect input from the
public and interested companies, work with COG to draft and release an RFQ, bring
back draft ordinance to address regulating shared mobility services and also to bring
back a resolution recommended fees for this type of program, next continue at staff
level to work on some of the details before any permits are issues, such as where they
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would park, where they will be deployed, what size fleet, come back to City Council with
updates as requested but definitely before any permits are ready to be issued,
recommendation is that Council direct staff to opt into a regional pilot program in
partnership with other south bay cities and the COG, share in the cost for the COG role
in this program and direct staff to bring back an ordinance setting those regulations in
the municipal code and setting fees for this type of program
Council Discussion
City Manager, Greg Carpenter, advised Council if interested staff recommends
implementing through the COG, but tonight is about Councils desire to move forward on
a pilot bases
Council Member Brann asked if any other cities interested in this, Paul advised staff is
working closely with Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, Council
Member Brann asked if these Councils have taken action yet, Paul advised not yet but
each of those cities are planning to take an item to their Council within the next month, if
we have a core of cities that are interested the pilot has a better chance
Council Member Pimentel asked if the COG had a guideline for how many cities have to
opt in before it would make sense to move forward with the pilot program, Paul
responded no specific number, however, the more that participate and the closer the
cities are the better changes of a successful pilot program, staff would review who has
opted in and report back to Council
Mayor ProTem Pirsztuk indicated the data from survey, would support a bike program,
not sure if residents have an appetite for a scooter program
Council Member Pimentel asked if we have the ability to define locations of operations
based on type of devise, Paul responded yes at City level this can be defined as far as
where they are deployed and where they are picked up, City Attorney Mark Hensley
advised the city could not regulate if they are driven on the street, we do not have that
authority, Council Member Pimentel asked if we could priorities where they devise is
parked, Paul responded yes at the city level
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk advised one of the most common complaints were people in
wheel chairs, prevented them from remaining on the sidewalk, Paul advised this is
currently addressed in draft guidelines, there is a specific clearance requirements
Council Member Pimentel asked if there is a requirement for interested companies to
participate if the people deployed to recover the devises are covered, Paul advised,
there is a requirement to disclose if they have employees or contractors, also a
requirement to give cities a description of their polices and training for all the employees
engaged in this process, also there is similar language in the insurance guideline
requirements, Council Member Pimentel asked if we can define quantity of where we
require some of these devises to be deployed, Paul responded yes, this will be done at
the city level
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Council Member Nicol asked if there has been any discussion of having to have
representatives available during deployment, Paul stated does see a mix of employees
and contractors, does not have an exact number, the guidelines ask the company to
explain who will be doing the deployment, Council Member Nicol asked if agree to enter
into this pilot program and the other cities say yes are we bound by the frame work
agreed upon by the COG or can we change the requirements, Paul explained there is
common criteria and then the City can regulate the details, Council Member Nicol asked
about data available from the City of Long Beach, which was about to launch their own
scooter program with razor scooters are there any studies from that program?, Paul
does not have specific data from that program, but has spoken to staff from Culver City,
they just launched a pilot program and plan to extend the program
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol directing
staff to move forward regarding a potential pilot program, including coordination with the
South Bay COG; if no other city has agreed to move forward with the program by the
third week of April 2019, staff is directed to bring the item back to Council, Council
clarified that in no way does this action commit them or the City to move forward with
the pilot program, this is exploratory at this point to see if other cities are interested and
does not commit the City to a pilot program until the item is brought back to Council
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0
Council adjourned for a five minute break at 9:40pm
Council reconvened at 9:45pm
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
5. Consideration and possible action recommended by the Environmental
Committee to adopt a Resolution opposing new Off -Shore Drilling, including
opposing new leases for oil and gas activities off the California coast pursuant to
the federal government's proposed 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf
Program
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Tracy Miller-Zarneke, Environmental Committee, reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to adopt Resolution
No. 5141. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
6. Consideration and possible action recommended by the Environmental
Committee to adopt a Resolution opposing proposed state legislation to
maintain local control of energy solutions in opposition to the zero -emissions
buildings and sources of heat energy. (Fiscal Impact: None)
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Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Tracy Miller-Zarneke, Environmental Committee, reported on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor ProTem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to adopt
Resolution No. 5142. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
7. Consideration and possible action recommended by the Library Board regarding
implementation of a Fine Forgiveness Month at the EI Segundo Public Library
beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and ending Tuesday, April 30, 2019 for
purposes of removing barriers to library services and allowing the EI Segundo
Public Library to recover library materials which may not otherwise be returned
for use by other customers.
(Fiscal Impact: The EI Segundo Public Library's average monthly revenue from
overdue fines and fees is $1666. In addition, library staff estimate that at least
$10,000 in overdue fees could be waived during Fine Forgiveness Month. The
lost revenue is offset, to some extent, by the return of overdue materials. It also
must be recognized that a significant portion of the lost revenue would never
have been collected.)
Kristie Sherill, Library Board of Trustees, gave a presentation.
Melissa McCollum, Library Director, presented additional information and answered
Council questions.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles directing the Library
Director to waive fines and fees for overdue books returned during Fine Forgiveness
Month. 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.
8. Approve Warrant Numbers 3025056 through 3025144 on Register No. 11a in the
total amount of $1,618,907.22 and Wire Transfers from 2/25/19 through 3/3/19 in
the total amount of $598,149.68. Warrant Numbers 3025145 through 3025268
and 900824 through 9000862 on Register No. 11b in the total amount of
$428,867.51 and Wire Transfers from 3/4/19 through 3/10/19 in the total amount
of $789,465.84. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released
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early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or
adjustments; and wire transfers.
9. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NICOL
10. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Labor Agreement) between
the City of EI Segundo and the EI Segundo Police Support Services Employees'
Association (PSSEA), agreement no. 5687 adopt Resolution No. 5143 approving
the Memorandum of Understanding and adopt Resolution No. 5144 approving
and authorizing changes to the City's medical premium to CalPERS for each
year of the MOU.
(Fiscal Impact: $49,420 for FY 2018-19, $85,036 for FY 2019-20, $146,372 for FY
2020-21, and $154,777 in FY 2021-22)
11. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Labor Agreement) between
the City of EI Segundo and the EI Segundo City Employees' Association, adopt
Resolution No. 5145 approving the Memorandum of Understanding and adopt
Resolution No. 5146 approving and authorizing changes to the City's medical
premium to CalPERS for each year of the MOU.
(Fiscal Impact: $228,988 for FY 2018-19, $690,354 for FY 2019-20, $820,146 for
FY 2020-21, $974,317 for FY 2021-22, and $1,012,452 for FY 2022-23)
12. Approve a request to allow a new restaurant (JETTA) to serve beer and wine for
on-site consumption. JETTA is located at 243 Main Street, within the Downtown
Specific Plan area. Environmental Assessment (Exemption pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act). Applicant: SISSNME, LLC.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
13. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIMENTEL
14. Approve Resolution No. 5136 approving and accepting Final Vesting Parcel Map
No. 73137 for a four -unit commercial mixed-use condominium subdivision located
at 123, 123A, 125, and 127 Nevada Street and authorize the appropriate City
Officials to sign and record said Map.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann approving
Consent Agenda items 8, 10, 11, 12, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEM:
9. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019 and Regular
City Council Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019.
Council Member Nicol introduced the item
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Council Member Nicol asked and made a motion to continue the approval of the
minutes to the April 16,. 2019 City Council Meeting, Tracy Weaver unavailable to
confirm if meeting minutes from March 3, 2019 Regular Council Meeting are correct
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to continue Special
and Regular Council Meeting minutes of March 5, 2019 to the April 16, 2019 Regular
City Council meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
13. Receive and file report regarding an update since the implementation of the
City's Social Host Ordinance.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Member Pimentel introduced the item
Council Pimentel asked Chief Whalen to speak on the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk Boyles to
receive and file report regarding an update of the City's Social Host Ordinance.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS — CITY CLERK
15. Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles, introduced the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Pirsztuk approving
the cancellation of the April 2, 2019 regular City Council Meeting.
16. Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance amending section 1-
4-4A of the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") to change the Regular City
Council Meetings held on the first and third Tuesday of every calendar month
beginning time from five o'clock (5:00) p.m. to four o'clock (4:00) p.m. for closed
session matters and interviews or appointments for committees, boards and
commissions in the West Conference Room and change the beginning time of the
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seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. to six o'clock (6:00) p.m. in the Council Chamber for all
other matters addressed in open session.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles, introduced the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1582
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1-44A
RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Council Member Brann introduced the Ordinance. The second reading is scheduled for
the April 16, 2019 regular City Council meeting.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel —
Thanked staff, especial Paul Samaras for the work put into the Shared Mobility Service
staff report, every single item of concern was addressed in the staff report
Council Member Nicol —
Requesting the scheduling for the Wiseburn Aquatics Center be brought back to Council
Reported Mayor ProTem Pirsztuk and himself attended the ground breaking of the
APM, Automated People Mover at LAX, various officials spoke at the event. Just wants
to make the public aware there are a lot of big things that are happening, would like the
public to pay attention, do research and then voice their opinions to Council to be your
voice
Council Member Brann —
Looking forward to his upcoming Police Ride Alongs
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk —
Just wanted to wish Barbie a Happy Birthday! It was her 60th Birthday last Saturday and
Mayor ProTem Pirsztuk was able to attend the celebration.
Also, want to thank City Staff and congratulate the EI Segundo High School for
participating in Civic Day, there were about 50 high school seniors here to shadow
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employees though out the City including Council and the project they have been
empowered with is to look at is the teen center. They will participate as a class and
come up with some ideas on how to improve the teen center and then partner with their
assigned City employee, then come and pitch their ideas to the mock Council. Hoping to
get some really good ideas on how to improve the teen center.
Mayor Boyles —
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
None
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at PM 10:19pm
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