1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats to Significant exposure/- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)): -1- matter(s).
1. Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV’T CODE § 54957) -1- MATTER(S)
1. City Manager
Performance Review
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -1-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters' Association (FFA).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, and Laura Drottz Kalty
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Jonathan Elmore, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
4 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of New Fire Chief, George Avery and New Chief Financial Officer, Paul Chung
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) A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes of December 19, 2023.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Warrant Demand Register for November 27, 2023 through December 17, 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 11A, 11B and 12A: warrant numbers 3048451 through 3048743, and 9003040 through 9003061.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 5 4. Second Reading of the Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment between the City and CalPERS to Implement Additional Government Code § 20516 Employee Cost Sharing for “Classic” Local Miscellaneous Members of the City Employees’ Association
Recommendation -
1. Conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of El Segundo and the Board of Administration of California Public Employees’ Retirement System ("CalPERS") regarding cost sharing by “classic” local miscellaneous members of the City Employees’ Association ("CEA").
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
5. Resolution Appointing Chief Financial Officer Paul Chung as the City’s Primary Board Member to the Governing Board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution appointing Chief Financial Officer Paul Chung as the City’s primary representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (“ICRMA”) governing board (“ICRMA Board”) and maintaining Council Member Carol Pirsztuk and Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk as alternate representatives.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
6. Request to Waive City Municipal Code section 10-1-4(C) to Allow Alcohol at Library Park for the El Segundo Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff Event Recommendation -
1. Approve request to waive City Municipal Code section 10-1-4(C) to allow alcohol at Library Park for the El Segundo Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff event on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action.
7. AT&T Cell Tower Lease Amendment
Recommendation -
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the existing contract for the AT&T Cell Tower at 400 Lomita Street (Water Plant).
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 8. Amendment to Contract with DownStream Services, Inc. for On-Call Pump Station Repair Services
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second contract amendment with DownStream Services Inc. for an additional amount of $159,463 for on-call pump station repair services.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Engineering Plans and Specifications for the Library Wall Repairs Project Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve engineering plans and construction specifications for the Library Wall Repairs and Waterproofing. Project No.
PW 23-14 to avail the City of immunities pursuant to Government Code § 830.6.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Public Works Construction Contract with Tomovich & Associates for $1,539,350 for the Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Project, and Professional Services Contract for $79,290 for Anser Advisory's Inspection Services
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard public works construction contract with Tomovich & Associates for $1,539,350 for the award of the Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Project, Project No. PW 23-08, and authorize an additional $153,935 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement with Anser Advisory in the amount of $79,290 for construction inspection and testing services, and authorize an additional $8,000 for construction-related contingencies.
3. Appropriate $600,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund to account #502-400- 8204-8647
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 7 11. Resolution Approving Engineering Plans and Construction Specifications for the Center Street Storm Drain Improvements Project, Project No. PW 24-04
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving engineering plans and construction specifications for the Center Street Storm Drain Improvements Project, Project No. PW 24-04, and authorize advertising for construction.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. for $88,145 for Construction Inspection Services of Nash Street Extension
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with MNS Engineers Inc. in the amount of $88,145 for Nash Street Extension construction inspection services, and authorize an additional $10,000 contingency.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Resolution Adopting the Engineering Plans and Construction Specifications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Library Park Pathway Improvements Project, Project No. PW 23-07 Recommendation -
1. Adopt resolution approving Engineering Plans and Construction Specifications for the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") for the Library Park Pathway Improvements Project, Project No. PW 23-07, and authorize advertising for construction.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8 D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
14. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-6 (Personnel Merit System) to Revise the Title of Recreation Superintendent to Recreation Manager Under the List of Positions Exempt from the Civil Service System, Updated Classification Specifications and Examination Plans for Building Safety Manager and Recreation Manager, and Resolution to Establish the Basic Salary Range for the Recreation Manager
Recommendation -
1. Introduce and waive the first reading of the proposed Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") Chapter 1-6 to revise the title of the Recreation Superintendent to Recreation Manager under the list of positions exempt from the Civil Service System.
2. Direct staff to schedule a second reading of the Ordinance for the regular February 6, 2024 City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered.
3. Adopt the updated classification specifications and examination plans for the newly vacated Building Safety Manager and Recreation Manager positions included in ESMC Chapter 1-6 list of positions exempt from the Civil Service System.
4. Adopt a Resolution establishing the basic salary range for the Recreation Manager position.
5. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Approve the Purchase or Authorize a "Lease to Own” Agreement for a Combination Jet/Vacuum Truck for the City's Wastewater Division Recommendation -
1. Waive bidding procedures pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7- 9(A) and authorize the purchase of a combination jet/vacuum sewer truck for $667,878; or
2. Waive bidding procedures pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7- 9(A) and authorize the City Manager to execute a "Lease to Own" agreement for a combination jet/vacuum sewer truck for a 10-year lease to own expenditure of $836,000, and authorize an additional $50,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen changes in price with Trans Lease, Inc.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 9 2023
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Residential On-Street Parking Survey Results and Recommendations Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Residential On-Street Parking Survey results.
2. Provide direction to staff regarding future implementation of parking districts, other parking-related recommendations, and next steps.
3. 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
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)
10 MEMORIALS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: January 11, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk