1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 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
David Cain, Interim CFO
Robert Espinosa, Interim 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV’T CODE §54956.9(D)(1): -5- MATTER(S)
1. City of El Segundo v. Wiseburn Unified School District, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23TRCV01031.
2. Retired Police Officer Rex Flower Workers Compensation Claim (WCAB) No.:ADJ7459554).
3. Retired Police Officer Kenneth McShane Workers Compensation Claim (WCAB) No.:ADJ11083019).
4. Retired Police Officer Darrell Lewis Workers Compensation Claim (WCAB) No. :ADJ9634084).
5. Retired Fire Fighter Scott Marinez Workers Compensation Claim (WCAB) No.:ADJ2810794)
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -2-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association (PMA) and Fire Fighter Association (FFA).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, Laura Droltz Kalty, and Alex Volberding. 4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8): - 1- MATTER(S)
1. 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 INVOCATION – Pastor Rob McKenna, Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. El Segundo Public Library Diamond Jubilee
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
5 2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve Special (CCB Interviews) City Council meeting minutes of June 16, 2023, Regular City Council meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, Special (Open Session) City Council meeting minutes of June 28, 2023, Special (Joint with ESUSD-Team Building) City Council meeting minutes of June 28, 2023, Special (CCB Interviews) City Council meeting minutes of July 10, 2023 and Special (Closed Session) City Council meeting minutes of July 12, 2023.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action as related to this item.
3. Warrant Demand Register for May 29, 2023 through July 9, 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 23A, 23B, 24A, 24B, 25A (Fiscal Year 2022-2023) and 1A (Fiscal Year 2023-2024): warrant numbers 3045830 through 3046504, and 9002932 through 9002988. **Checks 3046166, and 3046285-3046301 are replaced checks which are not placed on normal warrant register cycle.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. SB 1205 State Mandated Fire Inspection Compliance Report Recommendation -
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution acknowledging receipt of the El Segundo Fire Department's annual inspection compliance report, as required by California Health and Safety Code §§ 13146.2 and 13146.3.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Notice of Completion of Checkout Building Restroom Facilities Improvement Project PW 21-09
Recommendation -
1. Accept Checkout Building Restroom Facilities Improvement Project No.
PW 21-09, by Union Construction Company, as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.
6 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate to the Cal Cities - 2023 Annual Conference & Expo
Recommendation -
1. Designate a voting delegate, and two alternates to the Cal Cities Annual Conference & Expo.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Continuing Appropriations for Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Projects
Recommendation -
1. Approve continuing appropriations in FY 2023-24 for ongoing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects funded through Gas Tax, Prop C, Measure M, and Smoky Hollow Parking Lieu Fee Accounts as part of the FY 2022-23 budget.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Resolution Appointing Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk as an Alternate Board Member to the Governing Board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution appointing Human Resource Director Rebecca Redyk as an alternate representative to the Independent Cities Risk Manager Authority ("ICRMA") governing board ("ICRMA Board") and maintaining Interim Chief Financial Officer David Cain as Primary Board Member and Council Member Carol Pirsztuk as an alternate representative.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Waive Formal Bidding Requirements to Update the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation -
1. Waive formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(A) and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Emergency Planning Consultants to update the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 7 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
10. Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to Increase the Annual Base Salary
Recommendation -
1. Approve the proposed amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to provide a four percent annual base salary increase ($270,000 to $280,800).
2. Adopt a resolution setting forth a corresponding salary schedule for the City Manager.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-6 (Personnel Merit System) to Expand the List of Positions Exempt from the Civil Service System
Recommendation -
1. Introduce and waive the first reading of the proposed Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-6 to expand the list of positions exempt from the Civil Service System.
2. Direct staff to schedule a second reading of the Ordinance for the regular September 5, 2023 City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Resolution of Intention and First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the City’s CalPERS Contract to Implement Additional Government Code § 20516 Employee Cost Sharing for Classic Police Services Support Employees’ Association Members
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% employee cost sharing, as specified for classic members of the El Segundo Police Services Support Employees’ Association ("PSSEA").
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk, to execute CalPERS forms as required for submission to CalPERS to facilitate CalPERS contract amendment process.
8 3. Introduce first reading by title only, with further reading waived, an Ordinance authorizing such contract amendment and schedule a second reading of the Ordinance for the regular September 5, 2023 City Council meeting or as soon thereafter may be considered.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Resolutions Amending Chapter 1A2 of the City’s Administrative Code for the Management Confidential Series Relating to Salary Increases and Benefit Changes, Including Retiree Health Benefit Changes Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Administrative Code to update sections for specific unrepresented classifications covered under Chapter 1A2 Management-Confidential series.
2. Adopt a Resolution for the El Segundo Mid-Management-Confidential group amending the City’s contributions for CalPERS medical premiums consistent with the changes to Administrative Code Section 1A2.105.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Urho Saari Swim Stadium Capital Campaign
Recommendation -
1. Approve the proposed Urho Saari Swim Stadium Capital Campaign.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action.
15. Consideration of Two Acre Land Dedication Offer by CDC Mar East Campus 1 LLC to City
Recommendation -
1. Discuss the nature and extent of the easement, restrictions, and other burdens affecting the subject property and consider whether to direct the City Attorney to prepare the documentation necessary to accept the offer of dedication or have staff continue to investigate the various deed restrictions and environmental conditions affecting the site.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 9 16. Agreement with KOA Corporation for Construction Management Services for the Urho Saari Swim Stadium (“The Plunge”) Project Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with KOA Corporation for $998,589.82 for construction management services for the Urho Saari Swim Stadium project and authorize an additional $100,000 for contingency.
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
17. Discussion of Possibly Creating a Planning Commission Subcommittee to Review, Update, and Implement the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan and Other Multi-Model City Initiatives
Recommendation -
1. Discussion and possible action to establish a Planning Commission subcommittee to review, update, and implement the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan, and other multi-model City initiatives.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
18. Alternate Uses for the Abandoned Reservoir Area at Hilltop Park Recommendation -
1. Direct staff to analyze alternate uses for the abandoned reservoir area at Hilltop Park.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
19. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Student Representatives Recommendation -
1. Approve a one-year pilot that would appoint two adult representatives from ESUSD and/or DaVinci High School to the City's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee in lieu of filling the two current vacancies. 10 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: August 10, 2023
TIME: 4:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk