1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
350 MAIN STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Drew Boyles, Mayor
Chris Pimentel, Mayor Pro Tem
Carol Pirsztuk, Council Member
Scot Nicol, Council Member
Lance Giroux, Council Member
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
Matthew Robinson, City Treasurer
Executive Team
Darrell George, City Manager
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
Jaime Bermudez, Police Chief
Michael Allen, Community Development Dir.
Jose Calderon, IT Director
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks & Library Dir.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Joe Lillio, Chief Financial Officer
Deena Lee, Fire Chief
Rebecca Redyk, HR 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 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.
Those wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit to the City Clerk a “Speaker Card” located at the Council Chamber entrance. You are not required to provide personal information in order to speak, except to the extent necessary for the City Clerk to call upon you, properly record your name in meeting minutes and to provide contact information for later staff follow-up, if appropriate.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV’T CODE §54956.9(D)(1): -1- MATTER(S)
1. Breck Slover (Retired Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12808178
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -3-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association (FFA), Police Officers Association (POA), and Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA).
Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Darrell George, and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk.
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Rabbi Dovid Lisbon, Jewish Community Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Nicol
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
4 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.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS – (Related to Public Communications)
1. Report from Police Chief, Jaime Bermudez
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve Regular City Council Minutes of September 6, 2022
3. Warrant Demand Register for August 15, 2022 through August 28, 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 4B and 4C: warrant numbers 3041989 through 3042239, and 9002627 through 9002631.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Pavement Rehabilitation Project Award
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract with DASH Construction in the amount of $997,777 for FY 22-23 Pavement Rehabilitation of East El Segundo Boulevard from Whiting Street to Illinois Street, Project No. PW 22-01, and authorize an additional $117,523 for construction related contingencies.
5 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation in the amount of $77,000 for construction inspection and testing services and authorize an additional $7,700 for construction related contingencies.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Imperial Sewer Flume and Sand Hill Sewer Flume Rehabilitation Project Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications for the Imperial Sewer Flume and Sand Hill Sewer Flume Rehabilitation Project No. PW 22-16.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Measure M Funding Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to receive $4,050,000 Measure M funds and $786,537 in Federal Transportation Earmark Exchange Program Funds to finance the El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project.
2. Adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications for the El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project No. PW 23-02.
3. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Los Angeles County Clerk in support of the City’s determination that the project is exempt from CEQA.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers for $65,300 for construction administration during bidding and construction phases.
6. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 7. Police Department Purchase of Sixty-Five (65) Model TASER 7 Devices Recommendation -
1. Authorize the police department to purchase sixty-five (65) TASER 7’s for $181,988.60 and replace the X26P TASERS that are currently being used.
2. Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code 1-7-10, allow staff to purchase said tasers through Axon Enterprise, incorporated under an existing contract with NPP (National Purchasing Partners, Contract #VH11630).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Resolution to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for Fiscal Year 22-23
Recommendation -
1. Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of a $74,901 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for its alcohol enforcement and education program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the associated grant agreement with ABC.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Implementation of Reorganization of City Departments – Second Reading Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading and adopt proposed Ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code to reflect revised names of certain departments and positions.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Resolution Allowing Continued Teleconferenced Public Meetings Recommendation -
1. Approve the proposed resolution to continue the City's utilization of relaxed teleconferencing requirements under the Brown Act.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7 11. Smoky Hollow Pilot Parking Project Update
Recommendation -
1. Provide feedback and direction to staff regarding the recommended three conceptual design options and advance the selected option.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Main Street / Imperial Highway Monument Sign
Recommendation -
1. Provide feedback and direction to staff regarding the selected option of the "Old Time Postcard Inspiration" conceptual design.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. One-Year Extension of Joint Use Agreements with El Segundo Unified School District
Recommendation -
1. Approve a one-year extension of Joint Use Agreement for Public Recreation Facilities between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Unified School District. (ATTACHMENT A)
2. Approve a one-year extension of Joint Use Agreement Studio and Equipment with El Segundo Unified School District. (ATTACHMENT B)
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
14. El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board Updated Annual Report and Requests of City Council
Recommendation -
1. Receive an updated presentation from the Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board.
2. Provide direction on the following requests from the Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board:
o Formally dedicate 504 funds solely for Park Vista.
o Grant the Board the authority to increase parking rates by 2% per annum until canceled.
o Continue allowing the Board to raise rents on current residents by up to 2%.
8 o Increase rental rate for new, incoming tenants to 65% of market rate effective 1/1/2023 for new tenants.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER
15. Resolution to Adopt Updated Investment Policy
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution approving the statement of Investment Policy.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Resolution Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund by Specified City Officers
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution reaffirming designated City officers having authority to deposit and withdraw money from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
COUNCIL MEMBER NICOL
COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
MAYOR BOYLES
I. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER
9 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:
TIME:
BY:
September 16, 2022
10:30 AM
Tracy Weaver