MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
CLOSED SESSION - Due to lack of quorum at 4:30 PM, Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel called the meeting to order at 4:32 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel Present
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Giroux - Present
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 Pro Tem Pimentel announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation (Gov't Code §54956.9(d) (1): - 3- Matters)
1. Stempensation Appealis Boar, asK. ADJi ADJ1367946f El Segundo, Workers
2. In re Endo International plc, et al., United States Bankruptcy Court (Southern District of New York), Case No. 22-22549 (JLG)
3. City of El Segundo v. Wiseburn Unified School District, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23TRCV01031
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats to Significant exposurel- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)): -1- matter(s).
Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOVT CODE §54957.6): -1-
MATTERS)
1. Employee Organization: Fire Fighters' Association (FFA)
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Representatives: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, and Laura Drottz Kalty
Adjourned at 5:50 PM
OPEN SESSION - Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel called to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Present
Council Member Pirsztuk - Present
Council Member Giroux - Present
Council Member Baldino - Present
INVOCATION - Pastor Scott Tannehill, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Lily Craig, Chamber Board President and Marsha Hansen, CEO/President El Segundo Chamber of Commerce announced the 2023 Holiday Parade Winners.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
Ken Wogomon, Jim DeCordova, Cheryl Smith, Lisa Mammone, Pat Curry, Jason Taback, Cathy Mai, Michael Mai, Nathan Brown, Jim Woods, Carmen Curry, Steve Voboril, Chris King and Christian Bravo, all residents commented on the parking situation on Washington Street/Kansas Street.
Heather Sutherland, resident, invited Council to the Honorary Service Awards on Monday, March 4 at 4:30 PM at the El Segundo High School Performing Arts Center.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
B. CONSENT:
2. Approve Regular City Council meeting minutes of February 6, 2024. (Fiscal Impact: None)
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3. Approve warrants demand register for January 22, 2024 through January 28, 2024, numbers 14C: warrant numbers 3049123 through 3049237, and 9003084 through 9003086. Ratify Payroll and employee benefit Checks; Checks released early due to contracts or agreement; Emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, Wire transfers.
(Fiscal Impact: $1,918,662.71 ($1,237,038.02 in check warrants and $681,624.69 in wire warrants))
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk SECONDED by Council Member Baldino, approving Consent items 2 and 3. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0 PULLED ITEMS:
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Public Hearing on the Bargaining Impasse Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters' Association and Possible Action to Consider Unilateral Implementation of the City's Last, Best and Final Offer with Related Terms and Conditions of Employment and Associated Amendment of City Medical Contributions.
(Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to conduct a public hearing. After the public hearing, should the City Council implement the City's Last, Best, and Final Offer ("LBFO"), the fiscal impact is estimated to be $169,000 over a one-year period)
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel stated this was the time and place conduct a public hearing regarding the bargaining impasse between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters' Association regarding terms and conditions of employment.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication had been received.
Laura Drottz Kalty, Liebert & Cassidy gave a presentation.
Public Input:
Geoff Gerny, Rebecca Stack, Fred Curcio, Danielle McMillion, Anna Marie Van Hoesen, Scott Houston, James Falls, Peter Heck, and Gregory Van Hoesen all spoke on behalf of the Fire Department.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Baldino to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0 Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5467
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING THE CITY'S LAST, BEST, AND FINAL OFFER TO THE EL SEGUNDO FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, IAFF, LOCAL 3682 (ESFA), PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3505, ET SEQ. AND
IMPLEMENTING THE RELATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk adopting Resolution No. 5467. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5468
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
004 EL SEGUNDO FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
MOTION by Council Member Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux adopting Resolution No. 5468. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0 D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
5. Strategic Plan Mid-Year Update
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager gave a presentation
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the update.
Mid-Year Budget and Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Financial Report (Fiscal Impact: The proposed General Fund, Transportation Fund, Development Services Trust, • Other Special Revenue, and Recreation and Economic Development Trust Fund Budget adjustments are necessary to ensure continued City services, as well as ensure City Council strategic goals are implemented. The total fiscal impact to the General Fund is an increase in appropriations of $117,315 and a net increase of $175,619 to non-General Fund)
Paul Chung, Chief Operating Officer gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
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MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk amending FY 2023-24 Recreation and Economic Development Trust Fund Revenues from $1,050,000 to $1,066,980, General Fund Appropriations from $96,879,693 to $96,997,008, Transportation Fund Appropriations from $16,725,802 to $16,775,802, Development Services Trust Appropriations from $519,522 to $539,190, Other Special Revenue Appropriations from $1,232,605 to $1,259,005, Recreation and Economic Development Trust Fund Appropriations from $188,400 to $284,931 (see exhibit A for details on above amendments) and approve reclassifying $42,423 from 001-264-0000- 8840 Designated Smoky Hollow Parking in Lieu to 001-299-0000-2990 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance and the All City Management Crossing Guard Services Amendment No. 3881M which, with an additional appropriation of $17,315, will increase the not-to-exceed amount to $164,037. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
7. Establishment of a Youth Advisory Council
(Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the development and implementation of the Youth Advisory Council ("YAC") is approximately $1,000, which will be requested in the FY 2024-25 budget. In addition, staff time will be required to facilitate the monthly meetings which will be absorbed in the FY 2024-25 budget) Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager introduced the item.
Stephanie Reis, Executive Assistant gave a presentation.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux authorizing the establishment of a Youth Advisory Council as an educational program for local high school students. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0 MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux and authorizing City staff to conduct interviews and select Youth Advisory Council members.
MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux approving the proposed implementation recommendations as amended. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 4/0
Amendments:
• The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to comprise of High School students, Freshman - Seniors.
• YAC to meet September through May, with a presentation and recognition of the Council in June.
• YAC selection to begin in May with the first meeting in September.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS: None
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F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - Mentioned the Vote by Mail ballot box is now open.
G. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - Not present
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Baldino - Invited the community to attend a Blue Butterfly environmental planning session on Friday, February 24th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on West Imperial between Loma Vista and Hillcrest. Chevron has donated 250 native plants for the creation of a new Blue Butterfly environment.
Council Member Giroux - Invited the community out to the ESHS Boys' Basketball CIF Finals on Friday at 4:00 PM at Azuza Pacific. Good Luck to the boys.
Council Member Pirsztuk - Reminded the community to use the "Report It" button to report potholes or other issues the streets may have after the current rain storm, would like the following items placed on a future agenda; pumps at Eucalyptus (near Stevenson Field), Code Enforcement regarding parking issues in town and outdoor dining. Reminded all that tomorrow is the last day to apply for the earthquake retrofit grant through the City of El Segundo.
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel - Attended a regional Transportation Committee meeting with Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, will attend the Sanitation meeting tomorrow and commented on the Defense
Tech Hackathon that took place over the weekend, the event was extremely successful. A second meeting may take place in March.
Mayor Boyles - Absent
1. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP -CITY MANAGER - Attended the Defense Tech Hackathon and gave an update on the Hyperion Treatment Plant.
MEMORIAL - None
Adjourned at 8:42 PM
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Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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