MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Boyles called to order at 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel Present
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Nicol - Present
Council Member Giroux - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - (Related to City Business Only - 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Appoint Laura Kalty to the City's Labor Negotiations Team for the Fire Fighters' Association Negotiations
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol appointing Laura Kalty to the City's Labor Negotiation Team for the Fire Fighters' Association. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
2. Appoint Alex Volberding to the City's Labor Negotiations Team for Police Services Employees Association and Professional Services Employee Association
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel appointing Alex Volberding to the City's Labor Negotiations Team for Police Services Employees Association and Professional Services Employee Association. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the Agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVT CODE §54956.9(D)(1): - 1- MATTER(S)
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
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CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -4-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), Police Officers' Association (POA), Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA), and Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Darrell George, and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk Recessed at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION - Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel Present
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Nicol - Present
Council Member Giroux - Present
INVOCATION - Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Pirsztuk
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3. Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, proclaiming November 14, 2022 through December 16, 2022 as the Spark of Love Toy Drive was presented to Battalion Chief Snow.
Commendation read by Council Member Nicol recognized El Segundo residents for their outstanding efforts addressing the community impact of Hyperion. Corrie Zupo accepted on behalf of the residents.
5. Proclamation read by Council Member Pirsztuk, proclaiming November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total
Julie Holop, resident, commented on item #D13, and the need for teen space for those 12 years and older.
Steve Wood, resident, thanked the City for making El Segundo the official home of Lacrosse in the West and asked Council to reappoint him to the DEl committee.
Mona Eisman, resident, commented on the Home Share pilot program.
Samantha Lee, resident, commented on the browning out of Engine 32.
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CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
Mentioned the Home Share Pilot Program discussion will be on the November 15, 2022 agenda. Also stated, that Engine 32 will be at a Station and able to deploy if needed for an emergency.
Gave an update on the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.
Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Moved forward on the agenda due to time) Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel recused himself due to possible conflict of interest with his employer.
12. Resolution Approving the Vacation of Hornet Way Street from Imperial Highway to 118th Street
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Mayor Boyles stated this was time and place for a Public Hearing regarding a resolution approving the vacation of Hornet Way Street from Imperial Highway to 118th Street.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, Mike Tutelian and Mike Racine with Hackman Capital Partners reported and answered questions regarding the item.
Public Input:
Mike Racine, Executive Vice President, Hackman Capital Partners, commented on the MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5372
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF HORNET WAY
PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE SECTION
8300 ET SEQ. AND RESERVING CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS.
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MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving Resolution No. 5372. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0 Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel returned to the dais.
B. CONSENT:
Approve regular City Council meeting minutes of October 18, 2022. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Approve warrants demand register for October 3, 2022 through October 16, numbers 7B and 8A, warrant numbers 3042706 through 3042922 and 9002665 through 9002697. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $4,772,296.22 ($1,102,088.65 in check warrants and $3,670,207.57 in wire warrants))
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2772B with Wittman Enterprises, LLC to expand the scope of services and increase the total contract amount to $80,000.
(Fiscal Impact: $80,000 included in FY 2022-23 Budget)
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 5841A with DownSteam, Inc. for an additional $169,605.23 for on-call pump station repair services.
(Fiscal Impact: $300,000 included in FY 2022-23 Budget)
10. Authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Contract Amendment No. 6212A with Union Construction Company for $133,464.20 for a fire alarm system in City Hall and authorize an additional $10,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. (Project No. PW 21-11) 2021al Impact: $937,989.20 ($143.484.20 in FY 2022-23 8 $794,545 from FY
11. Approve Agreement Amendment No. 5219B with Van Lingen Towing to extend the term for two years (with an option to extend for an additional two years) to provide towing and storage services and waiver bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code§ 1-7-9(A).
(Fiscal Impact: Approximately $17,500 in annual revenue) MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk approving Consent Agenda items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
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13. Phase One Improvements of Recreation Park
(Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost to implement all of the proposed Phase One improvements is $5,000,000-$8,000,000. The adopted FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program includes a $1,000,000 reserve for Recreation Park projects to be determined. In addition, there is $750,000 in carryover appropriations for the Teen Center, Skate Park, and Basketball Court A funds that s ire i 202 be be silled ted park roximatements Final fu ving wre be determined and presented to Council following development a master plan of improvements based on Council direction)
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks and Library Director gave a presentation and answered Council's questions.
Council Discussion - The following is part of the discussion that occurred; • Project 1A - Renovation of the Teen Plaza including: Teen Center, Basketball Court and Skatepark is first priority
• Include design fees in overall budget
• Hire a project manager to oversee project
• Factors to consider; functionality, utilization, cost, and timeline • Irrigation; establish timeline with field schedules
• Round table with staff to understand priorities, usage, needs and timelines
14. Fire Department Automatic and Mutual Aid Report
(Fiscal Impact: Through the local reciprocal mutual aid agreements, each agency is responsible for their own costs. When the El Segundo Fire Department ("ESFD") responds to a mutual aid request in the state as part of a strike team, the City is reimbursed by the agency having jurisdiction for overtime and apparatus costs, plus a ten percent administrative fee.) Deena Lee, Fire Chief gave a presentation and answered Council's questions.
David Stone, Region 1 Coordinator reported on the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report
15. Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 13 to Adopt by Reference, with Certain Local Amendments, Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 the 2022 California Building Standards Code; the 2021 International Property Maintenance and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes; and the 2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics, and Geothermal Code
(Fiscal Impact: $25,000 for contract services with JAS Pacific, included in the Adopted FY 22-23 Budget)
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Siavosh Poursabahian, PE, SE, ECE | Building Official and Nicole Pesqueira, Fire Marshal gave a presentation and answered Council's questions.
Raj Patel, President of JAS Pacific, consultant for the City, was available to answer questions.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only;
ORDINANCE NO. 1641
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2021 SOLAR, HYDRONIC, AND GEOTHERMAL CODE,
WITH CERTAIN APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH ADOPTION.
Council Member Pirsztuk introduced the Ordinance.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only;
RESOLUTION NO. 5373
A RESOLUTION MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
SUPPORTING CITY MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
Resolution No
Public Hearing is scheduled for November 15, 2022 for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None
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F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - Announced Ballot Box is open and the County is collecting ballots day, ate Teen Center Vote Center will open Saturday, November 5' and will be open from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm through November 7th and Election Day, November 8t will be open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Mentioned there are 5 candidates vying for 2 open seats on the Council and along with voting for Council Members, the public will be voting on 3 measures; Measure BT, Measure Y and Measure W.
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - Not present
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Giroux - Mentioned the 2nd round in CIF for Boy's Water Polo will take place in Costa Mesa on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Wished good luck to the team.
Council Member Nicol - Mentioned he was happy to see the Halloween crowds back, sign that we are moving on from the pandemic. Thanked the town for embracing the holiday.
Council Member Pirsztuk - Thanked Public Works and Elias Sassoon, Director, for lighting the Water Tower for Halloween and other holidays, thanked the Police Department for their spirit (a skeleton was riding shot gun in a patrol car on Halloween Eve!) and thanked the Parks Department for a successful Halloween Frolic.
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Attended the Sanitation District meeting and gave an update, will participate in Co-Mobility panel, and met with the Governor's Special Advisor on Infrastructure with regards to the Infrastructure and Jobs Act and discussed regional projects.
Mayor Boyles - Attended the SBCOG meeting, toured a new company today, Morpheus Space, mentioned Darrell George attended a Us Climate Association meeting, had a call with the head of LA Airforce Partnerships regarding building partnerships with City's and will work with Colonel Walsh in setting a long lasting legacy and met with Holly Mitchell's staff regarding a program to assist disadvantaged youth learn to swim, surf and row.
1. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - No report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER - No report
MEMORIALS - None
Adjourned at 9:03 PM
Vracn Weauer
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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