1 AGENDA – REVISED (Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel teleconferencing information and addition of item #16)
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL – TELECONFERENCING INFORMATION
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis – Meeting Area Adjacent to Lobby 305 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-9006
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
1. Appoint Darrell George, City Manager and Mark Hensley, City Attorney, as Real Property Negotiators for Wyle Park located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Maryland Street, El Segundo CA 90245 (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 4135-027- 023, 006,007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 025, 024) for recreation and open space purpose)
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): -9- MATTER(S)
1. Scott O’Connor (City Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, United States District Court (Central District of California), Civil Case No. 2:20-CV-0311 DMG (PLAx).
2. Scott Martinez (Retired City Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21ST CV10637.
3. James Tulette (Retired City Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 205T, CV44025.
4. Shawn Bonfield Retired (City Fire Department Battalion Chief) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case no. 20ST CV48677.
5. William Hatcher (Retired El Segundo Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21ST CV37399.
6. Richard Towne (Retired El Segundo Fire Fighter) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21ST CV19113.
4 7. Rebecca Smith (Former Non-Sworn Police Department Employee) v. City of El Segundo - Binding Arbitration Personnel Case.
8. Amy McDaniels (Non-Sworn Police Department Employee) v. City of El Segundo - Binding Arbitration Personnel Case.
9. Brent Beardmore (City Police Officer) v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25047.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-1- matter.
Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -2- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (GOV’T CODE §54957): -0- MATTER(S) APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (GOV’T. CODE § 54957): -0 MATTER(S) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV’T CODE § 54957) -0- MATTER(S)
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -7-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA), Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA), City Employees' Association (CEA), Police Managers' Association (PMA), and Management Confidential.
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, Laura Droltz Kalty, and Alex Volberding.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8): - 1- MATTER(S)
Wyle Park - Corner of Franklin Avenue and Maryland Street, El Segundo CA 90245 (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 4135-027-023, 006,007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 025, 024)
Real Property Negotiators: Darrell George, City Manager and Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Owner: Wyle Laboratories
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 5 INVOCATION – Jonathon Elmore, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. Women's History Month
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) • Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Update
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 Regular City Council meeting minutes of February 21, 2023 and Special City Council meeting minutes of February 22, 2023.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Warrant Demand Register for January 23, 2023 through February 19, 2023 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 and 16A: warrant numbers 3044225 through 3044479, and 9002796 through 9002828. The wire transfers for the dates January 30, 2023, through February 5, 2023, will be included for the next City Council meeting.
6 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Ordinances Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15 (Zoning) to Establish Regulations for the State Density Bonus, Transitional and Supportive Housing, and Micro-Units
Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading and adopt three ordinances amending El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") Title 15 to establish regulations for the State Density Bonus, Transitional and Supportive Housing, and Micro-Units and find they are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)) because they do not approve any particular development project, they consist only of minor revisions to existing zoning regulations and related procedures, and they do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Approve Plans and Specifications for FY 2022-23 Annual Concrete Improvements Project
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications for the FY 2022- 23 Annual Concrete Improvements Project No. PW 22-17.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Main Street / Imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature Sign Project Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve the plans and specifications for the construction of Main Street / Imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature Sign Project (No. PW 23-04), pursuant to Government Code § 830.6 and El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1-7C-11.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 7 8. Notice of Completion for the Sewer Main Closed Circuit Television Inspection Project
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Sewer Main Closed Circuit Television Inspection Project, Project No. PW 21-12, by Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment and deem the project complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Notice of Completion for Water Main Improvements on Grand Avenue Project
Recommendation -
1. Accept Water Main Improvements on Grand Avenue Project, Project No.
PW 21-05, by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Resolution Adopting Updated Records Retention Schedule Recommendation -
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution to update the City's records retention schedule.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Amendment to Agreement with Waterline Technologies, Inc. to Add an Additional $50,000 for the Purchase of Needed Pool Chemicals and Waive Bidding Requirements
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 6467 with Waterline Technologies, Inc. to add an additional $50,000 for the purchase of pool chemicals and waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(A).
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 8 12. 2023 Legislative Platform
Recommendation -
1. Approve the 2023 Legislative Platform.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
13. Smoky Hollow Parking Pilot Project Plan Adoption
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications for Smoky Hollow Parking Pilot Project No. PW 23-05.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
14. Announce Appointment to the Planning Commission
Recommendation -
1. Announce appointment.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCIL MEMBER BALDINO
COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
15. Discussion of Possibly Restructuring the Makeup of the Aquatics Subcommittee
Recommendation -
1. Discuss possibly restructuring the makeup of the Aquatics Subcommittee.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 9 COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
MAYOR BOYLES
16. Discussion of New Technologies and Strategies Related to Policing Presented at the Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors
Recommendation -
1. Discuss new technologies and strategies related to policing.
2. Alternately, 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: March 3, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk