MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
CLOSED SESSION - Due to lack of quorum at 4:00 PM, Mayor Boyles called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
: Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Giroux - Present at 4:34 PM
Council Member Baldino - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - (Related to City Business Only - 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats to Significant exposure/- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) or (d) (3)): -3- matter(s).
1. Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION - Mayor Boyles called to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel Present
Council Member Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Giroux Present
Council Member Baldino Present
INVOCATION - Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1. City Manager, Darrell George introduced the 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)
Cheryl Smith, resident, commented on item #D17, parking survey update.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, Council Member Baldino to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
B. CONSENT:
2. Approve Regular City Council meeting minutes of December 19, 2023. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Approve warrants demand register for November 27, 2023, through December 17, 2023, numbers 11A, 11B and 12A: warrant numbers 3048451 through 3048743, and 9003040 through 9003061. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $6,881,450.30 ($2,362,351.54 in check warrants and $4,519,098.76 in wire warrants))
4. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1655 authorizing Amendment No. 537NN 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").
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated $14,477 annual savings to the city as the employees will be picking up a portion of the "employer share" of their retirement cost) Adopt Resolution No. 5455 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.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
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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.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Approve the Amendment No. 3028C to the existing contract for the AT&T Cell Tower at 400 Lomita Street (Water Plant).
(Fiscal Impact: Total revenue of $36,000 per year, with 3% annual increases (increase of approximately $3,600.00 per year))
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second contract Amendment No. 5841B with DownStream Services Inc. for an additional amount of $159,463 for on-call pump station repair services.
(Fiscal Impact: $160,000 included in the FY 2023-24 budget)
9. Adopt Resolution No. 5456 approving engineering plans and construction specifications for the Library Wall Repairs and Waterproofing to avail the city of immunities pursuant to Government Code § 830.6 and authorize staff to advertise the project for construction. Project No. PW 23-14 (Fiscal Impact: $125,000 included in the FY 2023-24 budget)
10. Authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Works Construction Contract No. 6844 with Tomovich & Associates for $1,539,350 for the award of the Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Project, authorize an additional $153,935 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions, authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Professional Services Agreement No. 6845 with Anser Advisory in the amount of $79,290 for construction inspection and testing services, authorize an additional $8,000 for construction-related contingencies and appropriate $600,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund to account #502-400-8204-8647. Project No. PW 23-08
(Fiscal Impact: $1,190,000 was budgeted in FY 2023-24 based on the estimated cost during the budget processing in April 2023. At this time, additional appropriation is needed from the Sewer Enterprise Fund)
11. Adopt Resolution No. 5457 approving engineering plans and construction specifications for the Center Street Storm Drain Improvements Project and authorize advertising for construction. Project No. PW 24-04 (Fiscal Impact: $200,000 included in the 2023-24 budget)
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 6846 with MNS Engineers Inc. in the amount of $88,145 for Nash Street Extension construction inspection services and authorize an additional $10,000 contingency.
(Fiscal Impact: $98,145, included in the 2023-24 budget)
13. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIMENTEL
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino, approving Consent items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
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
(Fiscal Impact: $344,000, included in the FY 2023-24 budget) Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel pulled the item for clarification.
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director answered the questions.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel, SECONDED by City Council Member Baldino adopting Resolution No. 5458, approving Engineering Plans and Construction Specifications for the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") for the Library Park Pathway Improvements Project and authorize advertising for construction.
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
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
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director reported on the item.
Council discussion
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only;
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ORDINANCE NO. 1656
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1-6 (PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM) TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE RECREATION
SUPERINTENDENT TO RECREATION MANAGER UNDER THE LIST OF POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM.
Council Member Pirsztuk introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and possible adoption is scheduled for the February 6, 2024 regular City Council meeting.
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel adopting 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. MOTION PASSED BY À UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
Council discussion
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney read by title only; RESOLUTION NO. 5459
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC MONTHLY SALARY RANGE FOR FULL
TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting Resolution No. 5459. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
15. Approve the Purchase or Authorize a "Lease to Own" Agreement No. 6852 for a Combination Jet/Vacuum Truck for the City's Wastewater Division (Fiscal Impact: see staff report for full fiscal impact discussion) Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel waiving the 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 5-year lease, and authorize an additional $50,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen changes in price with Trans Lease, Inc. MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE. 3/2 YES - Boyles, Pimentel, Pirsztuk NO - Giroux Baldino
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16. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 (Fiscal Impact: None)
Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer introduced the item.
Tiffany Fung, Consultant with CliftonLawsonAllen LLP (CLA) gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
17. Residential On-Street Parking Survey Results and Recommendations (Fiscal Impact: None)
Michael Allen, Community Development Director gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
Few Council requests following the presentation;
• Parking enforcement needs to be consistent.
• Research striping that could possibly provide for more efficient parking. • Report back to Council in a few months a solution for code enforcement and how it relates to parking.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: None
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - Mentioned the ballot box will open on February 1, Vote by Mail ballots will be sent out the week of February 4th and the Public Library will be a 5-day Vote Center beginning March 2, 2024.
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - Not present
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino - Invited the community to attend the Hyperion Citizen's Forum on Thursday in person meeting at the Public Library from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Council Member Giroux - No Report
Council Member Pirsztuk - Recognized the Recreation and Parks Department, Chris Sherril for beginning the dinner many years ago and the El Segundo Rotary Club on a successful Senior's Christmas Eve dinner at Joslyn Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Will attend the Sanitation Committee meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, will attend the Sanitation Personnel
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Committee will meet next week to begin collective bargaining, Transportation at the COG level was dark this month, attended the COG legislative briefing, will attend the County Homelessness and Aging in Place meeting, mentioned there will be a South Bay forum for the District Attorney's Office and the City will be involved in a venture capitalist defense based "hack-athon" over President's weekend.
Mayor Boyles - Congratulated the City of Inglewood on the approval of the Inglewood transit corridor, attended the Regional meeting for SCAG and attended the L A City Selection meeting.
1. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - No Report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP -CITY MANAGER - Followed-up on the invite from Council Member Baldino for the Citizen's Forum, mentioned the Hyperion prefers those who want to attend to RSVP to the event. Information on how to RSVP can be found on the city's website and mentioned the AQMD Hearing Board will be held on January 24, 2024, for more information, please visit the city's website.
MEMORIAL - None
Adjourned at 7:12 PM
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Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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