1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
ZOOM INFORMATION
MEETING ID: 964 5963 7962
PIN: 730770
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
350 MAIN STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
PUBLIC ADVISORY:
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH FOLLOWING GUIDELINES;
• No face covering required with proof of vaccination and with an ID. • Face covering required with proof of a negative Antigen (within 24 hours) or PCR (within 48 Hours) test in accordance with Los Angeles County Department of Health Orders and with an ID.
• If you do not meet one of the above requirements, entrance into Chamber will be not allowed.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
Chris Pimentel, Mayor Pro Tem
Carol Pirsztuk, Councilmember
Scot Nicol, Councilmember
Lance Giroux, Councilmember
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer
Executive Team
Joe Lillio, Interim City Manager/CFO
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
Jaime Bermudez, Police Chief
Michael Allen, Dev. Services Director
Melissa McCollum, Com. Services Dir.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Deena Lee, Fire Chief
Rebecca Redyk, HR Director
Charles Mallory, IT Director
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Dir.
MISSION STATEMENT:
“Provide a great place to live, work, and visit.”
VISION STATEMENT:
“Be a global innovation leader where big ideas take off while maintaining our unique small-town character.”
2 How Can Members of the Public Observe and Provide Public Comments? • Residents can watch the meeting live via Spectrum Channel 3, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and/or El Segundo TV at YouTube.com. Access remotely via Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device or by phone. Use URL https://zoom.us/j/96459637962 and enter PIN: 730770 or visit www.zoom.us on device of choice, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter meeting ID and PIN. • Join by phone at 1-669-900-9128 and enter meeting ID and PIN. Your phone number is captured by the Zoom software and is subject to the Public Records Act. Dial *67 BEFORE dialing in to remain anonymous. • For Public Communications, members of the public may provide comments in the Council Chamber or via Zoom. For in person comments, please fill out a Speaker Card located in the Chamber Lobby and for Zoom comments, notify meeting host by raising your virtual hand (see hand icon at bottom of screen) and you will be invited to speak. (If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop-down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself “anonymous”) Please note that you will be placed in a “listen only” mode and your video feed will not be shared with City Council or members of the public. • Do not simultaneously use a microphone through Zoom and a cellphone/telephone, this combination results in audio problems. • For written communication, submit to [email protected] by 3:00 PM to be uploaded to the Website. Emails received after 3:00 PM will be posted the next day.
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Additional Information:
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 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, members of 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 state: your name, residence, and organization/group you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 310-524-2305.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
3 4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – (RELATED TO CITY 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 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 City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. City Council and/or City Manager will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION: City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for purposes of conferring with City’s Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with City’s Labor Negotiators.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -2- matter(s).
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV’T CODE § 54957) -2- MATTER(S)
City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -2-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association and Police Officers Association Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, Interim City Manager, Joe Lillio and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk. 6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Reverend Dina Ferguson, St. Michael Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Giroux
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (RELATED TO CITY 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. 4 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Poet Laureate, Hope Anita Smith
2. American Red Cross Month
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS – (Related to Public Communications) A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve Special City Council meeting minutes of February 10, 2022 and Special and Regular City Council meeting minutes of February 15, 2022.
4. Warrant Demand Register for January 24, 2022 through February 20, 2022 Recommendation -
1. Ratify payroll and employee benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, wire transfers.
2. Approve Warrant Demand Register numbers 15A, 15B, 16A and 16B:
warrant numbers 3039134 through 3039611, and 9002365 through 9002403.
5. Construction Contract with Corral Construction & Development, Inc. for the City Hall ADA Public Restrooms Improvements Project (CDBG Project 602294-20)
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract with Corral Construction & Development, Inc. for $213,333 for the Community Development Block Grant Project (CDBG Project 602294-20), and authorize an additional $21,333 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
5 6. Notice of Completion of FY 2020-21 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Recommendation -
1. Accept the FY 2020-21 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW 21-01 by All American Asphalt as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
7. Change the Funding Source for the Construction Contract with FS Contractors Inc. for the FY 2021-22 Annual Concrete Improvements Project
Recommendation -
1. Approve funding source change from the gas tax fund to the Measure M fund for construction contract with FS Contractors, Inc. for the FY 2021- 2022 Annual Concrete Improvements Project (Project No PW 21-10.)
8. Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Titles 14 and 15 to Comply with State Law Allowing for Two-Unit Development and Urban Lot Splits in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zone.
Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending ESMC Title 14 (Subdivision Regulations) to include subdivision standards for General Urban Lot Splits; and Title 15 adding new Section 15-4G - Two Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single-Family Residential (R1) Zones, in accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill No. 9.
(The proposed ordinance (zone text amendment) is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§21000, et seq., “CEQA”) because SB 9 specifically authorizes local agencies to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards consistent with the bill’s provisions, and to adopt an ordinance to implement its provisions. SB 9 further provides that such ordinances are not considered a “project” under CEQA (Gov. Code, §§65852.21, subd. (j); 66411.7, subd. (n)).
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6 9. Resolution Certifying Sufficiency of Commercial Cannabis Voter Initiative Petition, City Council Direction on Voter Initiative Ordinance, and Direction on Potential City Initiated Ordinance
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution approving the City Clerk’s certification of initiative petition.
2. Approve one of the following
a. An introduction and first reading of the initiative ordinance, without alteration, and direction to approve a second reading at an adjourned regular meeting within 10 days;
b. A motion submitting the initiative ordinance, without alteration, to the voters and direction to the City Clerk to present the initiative ordinance as a ballot measure with the calling of the regular general municipal election to be held on November 8, 2022; or
c. A motion ordering a report pursuant to Elections Code § 9212 to be presented to Council within 30 days.
3. Provide direction to staff regarding a potential City-initiated commercial cannabis regulatory ordinance.
10. Progress Update on Local Early Action Planning Grant Inclusionary Housing Study
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file update on the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant, including initial findings related to inclusionary housing.
2. Provide direction on next steps and areas of focus.
11. Temporary Outdoor Dining Permitted During the Pandemic in the Public Right-of-Way in the Downtown Area
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file information regarding staff immediately requiring outdoor dining improvements to be removed that do not meet building code safety requirements.
2. Direct staff to cause the immediate removal of all outdoor dining located within travel lanes.
3. Discuss items 4 and 5 below but direct staff to conduct public outreach and bring these items back for Council’s further consideration at its May 3, 2022 meeting.
7 4. Establish a date not later than October 31, 2022, for the removal of the remainder of all temporary outdoor dining improvements that were allowed during the pandemic.
5. Direction to proceed with further studies and development of a permanent outdoor dining program.
12. Temporary Appointment of CalPERS Retiree Darrell George to Interim City Manager Pursuant to Government Code §§ 7522.56 and 21221(h).
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the appointment of CalPERS retired annuitant Darrell George in compliance with Government Code §§ 7522.56 and 21221(h).
2. Approve the attached Employment Agreement with Darrell George for the interim appointment to the position of City Manager.
13. Temporary Appointment of a CalPERS Retiree John Jones to Interim Community Services Director Pursuant to Government Code §§ 7522.56 and 21221(h)
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the appointment of CalPERS retired annuitant John Jones in compliance with Government Code §§ 7522.56 and 21221(h).
2. Approve the attached Employment Agreement with John Jones for the interim appointment to the position of Community Services Director.
14. Hyperion Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and File an update regarding the City of Los Angeles Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Failure.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER
H. REPORTS - COUNCILMEMBERS
8 COUNCILMEMBER GIROUX
COUNCILMEMBER NICOL
COUNCILMEMBER PIRSZTUK
MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
MAYOR BOYLES
15. Extend the Expiration Date for City Council Committee Assignments, and Appoint a Representative to the LAX Area Advisory Committee Recommendation -
1. Approve Amendment to the City Council Assignments to extend the expiration date from May 17, 2022 to January 17, 2023.
2. Appoint Corrie Zupo to the LAX Area Advisory Committee I. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER
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)
MEMORIALS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: February 24, 2022
TIME: 3:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk