1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
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
Lance Giroux, Council Member
Ryan W. Baldino, 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): -2- MATTER(S)
1. Richard Town (Retired Firefighter) v. City of El Segundo (Workers' Compensation Claim), WCAB Case No. ADJ1166116
2. Rebecca Smith, (Former Non-Sworn Police Department Employee) v. City of El Segundo - Binding Arbitration Personnel Case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-1- matter.
1. Government Tort Claim filed by Keith Puckett
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
1. City of Los Angeles (Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant) CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -4-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association (FFA), Police Officers Association (POA), and Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA), and Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA).
Representatives: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, Laura Drottz Kalty, Alex Volberding, City Manager, Darrell George, and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk. 4 6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Scott Tannehill, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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
1. Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Update
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve the Regular City Council Meeting minutes of December 20, 2022 and Special City Council Meeting minutes of January 12, 2023.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
2. Warrant Demand Register for November 28, 2022 through December 25, 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 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B:
warrant numbers 3043467 through 3043825, and 9002732 through 9002767.
5 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Contract Award to Coastal Building Services, Inc. for Janitorial Services for City Buildings and Facilities
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a janitorial services agreement with Coastal Building Services, Inc. for various City buildings and facilities for three years with two, one-year optional renewal terms starting at $279,376 annually, with capped inflation and minimum wage increases.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. 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.
5. Construction Contract Award for the El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard public works construction contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company for $6,586,035.30 for the improvements to El Segundo Boulevard from Illinois Street to Isis Avenue (Project No. PW 23-02) and authorize an additional $700,000 for construction related contingencies for a total authorization of $7,286,035.30.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. A Resolution Making Updated Findings to Support Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Model Codes
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution making updating findings to support local amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Model Codes pursuant to California Building Standards Commission direction.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Adoption of Annual Community Development Block Grant Program Project Selection for 2023-2024
Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Take testimony and other evidence as presented.
3. Adopt Resolution approving a new 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project entitled, “El Segundo Library Park American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Compliant Pathway Project,” and appropriate 2023-2024 CDBG funds estimated at $62,337, plus prior, unspent CDBG funds in the amount of $77,802 for a total project budget of $140,139.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).
5. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8. Factual Response to Police Officers Association (POA) Communications to the Public
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file Factual Response to Police Officers Association (POA) Communications to the Public staff report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Urho Saari Swim Stadium (“The Plunge”) Project
Recommendation -
1. Provide direction to staff on the proposed modifications to the conceptual design of "The Plunge" project which was previously presented to the City Council on June 1, 2021 and on October 18, 2022.
2. Receive and file the “business model” for the operations and maintenance of "The Plunge."
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 7 10. El Segundo Fire Department 2022 Annual Report
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the El Segundo Fire Department 2022 Annual Report, which is in alignment with the 2020-2025 El Segundo Fire Department Strategic Plan and the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) accreditation process.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Resolution Recommendation -
1. Adopt the Resolution to receive funding for the Building Forward library infrastructure grant.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Solicitation of Request for Qualifications for Planning, Design and Engineering Services for the Recreation Park Renovation Project Recommendation -
1. Authorize staff to release the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit interest from qualified professionals for planning, design and engineering services for the Recreation Park Renovation Project.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCIL MEMBER BALDINO
COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
13. Include the Cultural Development Fee Budget on the City Council Finance Subcommittee Agenda
Recommendation -
1. Approve including the Cultural Development Fee Budget on the City Council Finance Subcommittee agenda.
8 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to the item.
MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
MAYOR BOYLES
14. Assign Council Members to Serve on Committees for Various Intergovernmental and Local Agencies
Recommendation -
1. Approve and implement assignments.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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: January 13, 2023
TIME: 2:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk