1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 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 act 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.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can also be found on the City’s website at https://www.elsegundo.org/government/departments/city-clerk. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 524-2308 to make an accommodation request or to obtain a copy of the policy.
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
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) and (3):
-1- matter.
1. Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (GOV’T CODE §54957): -1- MATTER(S) City Manager
Performance valuation
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -5-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Fire Fighters' Association (FFA),Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA), Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA), and Management Confidential.
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, Laura Droltz Kalty, and Alex Volberding. 6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Jonathon Elmore, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Giroux
4 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Girls Empowerment Camp - Girls on Fire!
2. El Segundo Big 5 PTA Run 4 Education Day
3. Denim Day
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
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve Regular City Council meeting minutes of March 21, 2023 and Special City Council meeting minutes of March 31, 2023.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Warrant Demand Register for March 6, 2023 through April 2, 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 17B, 18A, 18B, and 19A:
warrant numbers 3044677 through 3045072, and 9002831 through 9002865.
5 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Pavement Rehabilitation Project Plan and Identify FY 2023-24 SB 1 Funding as the Funding Source
Recommendation -
1. Adopt Resolution approving plans and specifications for the FY 2023-24 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. PW 23-01) and authorize advertising for construction.
2. Adopt Resolution identifying the source of partial funding in the amount of $427,611 for the proposed FY 2023-24 Pavement Rehabilitation Project to be from FY 2023-24 SB 1 fund (Senate Bill 1 of 2017, the “Road Repair and Accountability Act”).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Notice of Construction Completion for Imperial Sewer Flume and Sand Hill Sewer Flume Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Imperial Sewer Flume and Sand Hill Sewer Flume Rehabilitation Project No. PW 22-16 by Downstream Services, 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.
8. Amendment to Agreement with Clifton Larson Allen LLP to Augment Auditing Services and Extend Term
Recommendation -
1. Approve a third amendment to Agreement No. 5778 with Clifton Larson Allen LLP to exercise the contract option to renew the agreement for oneyear and for an additional $72,800 to increase the total contract amount to $317,773 (five-year period) for audit services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended agreement.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 9. Waive Bidding Requirements and Approve the Purchase of New Ford F350 Dually Truck and a Dump-Truck Kit Recommendation -
1. Waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1- 7-9(A) and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement directly with an auto dealership for the purchase of one new Ford F-350 Dually (Double Axle) truck and a Dump Truck Kit.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Public Hearing for Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Master Fee Schedule Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments and adoption of new fees for the City's Master Fee Schedule.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the updated City's Master Fee Schedule.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Amendments to El Segundo Municipal Code Titles 7, 13, and 15 to Streamline Permitted Uses and Development Standards in All Zones and Implement Several Cleanup, Clarifying, and Conforming Provisions Recommendation -
1. Open the public hearing and solicit public testimony.
2. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") Titles 7, 13, and 15 to streamline the permitted uses and development standards in all zones and implement several cleanup, clarifying, and conforming provisions in chapters/sections 7-2-2, 13-13-2, 15-1-6, 15-2-4, 15-2-5, 15-2-7, 15-2-8, 15-2-14, 15-2-15, 15-4, 15-5, 15-6, 15-7, 15-8, 15-10, 15-15, 15-18-5, 15-30, 15-31-3 through 15- 31-6, and 15-32-9; and find it is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15168(c)(2), as further described below.
3. Schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 7 D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
12. Annual Community Sponsorship Campaign
Recommendation -
1. Approve Annual Community Sponsorship Campaign program.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Resolution of Intention and First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City and CalPERS to Implement Additional Government Code § 20516 Employee Cost Sharing Recommendation -
1. Adopt the Resolution of Intention to approve a contract amendment with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide an additional 1% cost sharing, as specified;
2. Authorize City Manager and City Clerk, to execute associated CalPERS documents, as required for submission to CalPERS, to facilitate the CalPERS contract amendment process; and
3. Introduce first reading by title only, with further reading waived, an Ordinance authorizing such CalPERS contract amendment, and schedule a second reading of the Ordinance for the regular May 16, 2023 City Council meeting.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Professional Services Agreement with LPA, Inc. for Phase One Recreation Park Renovations
Recommendation -
1. Authorize staff to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with LPA, Inc. ("LPA") to provide comprehensive plans, including conceptual design and engineering plans for Phase One of the Recreation Park Renovation Project for an amount not to exceed $145,918.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Resolution to Establish Preferential Parking Zone No. 2 and Discussion of Possible Residential-Wide Preferential Parking Program
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution approving preferential parking zone No. 2 along California Street (between Pine Avenue and Holly Avenue), Holly Avenue (between California Street and Kansas Street), and Kansas Street (between Holly Avenue and Grand Avenue).
8 2. Review and discuss a potential residential-wide preferential parking program, and provide staff direction.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional Employees' Association and Amendment to the City Contributions for CalPERS Medical Premiums Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional Employees’ Association (“SPEA”).
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the City contributions for CalPERS medical premiums pursuant to the MOU between the City of El Segundo and SPEA.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Conversion of Two-way Stop Signs to Four-way Stop Signs at Whiting Street and West Pine Avenue Intersection
Recommendation -
1. Consider a request to convert two-way stop signs to four-way stop signs at the intersection of Whiting Street and West Pine Avenue.
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
18. Discuss Retaining a Lobbyist to Advocate on Behalf of the City Recommendation -
1. Discuss possibly retaining a lobbyist to advocate on behalf of the City.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 9 COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PIRSZTUK
MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
MAYOR BOYLES
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 - Wayne Spencer
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: April 13, 2023
TIME: 12 PM
BY: Lili Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk