1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 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
Paul Chung, Chief Financial Officer
George Avery, 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.
When a Council Member duly requires AB 2449 teleconferencing to attend the City Council meeting the public will also be able to access the meeting and provide public comment via Zoom. To access Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device, use URL https://zoom.us/j/ 81951332052 and enter PIN: 903629 or visit www.zoom.us on device of choice, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter meeting ID: 81951332052 and PIN: 903629. If joining by phone, dial 1-669-900-9128 and enter meeting ID and PIN. To reiterate, attending a City Council meeting by Zoom will only be used when AB 2449 is used.
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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): -1- MATTER(S)
1. Orr-Ryals v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -2-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters' Association (FFA) and City Employee Association (CEA).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk, Laura Drottz Kalty and Alex Volberding
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Rabbi Dovid Lisbon, Community Jewish Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. El Segundo Big 5 PTA Run 4 Education Day Proclamation
2. 2024 Los Angeles Marathoner Alexandria Taylor
3. El Segundo Youth Cheer, Quest National Championship
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – 5 MINUTE 4 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
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve regular City Council minutes of March 19, 2024.
2. Alternatively, take other action related to this item.
5. Warrant Demand Register for March 4, 2024 through March 31, 2024 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 3049628 through 3050024, and 9003111 through 9003130.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Waive Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of Two Portable Emergency Generators by Cooperative Agreement
Recommendation -
1. Approve the waiver of competitive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C) and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of two new portable emergency generators by cooperative purchase agreement.
5 2. Appropriate $179,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund to account #502- 400-4301-6206.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Amendment to Contract with DownStream Services, Inc. for On-Call Pump Station Repair Services
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the contract with DownStream Services, Inc. for an additional $200,000 for on-call pump station repair services.
2. Alternately, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Construction Contract with Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company for the Center Street Storm Drain Improvements Project
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard public works construction contract with Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company for $172,959 for the award of the Center Street Storm Drain Improvements Project and authorize an additional $17,296 contingency for potential unforeseen conditions and waive its bid irregularity as immaterial pursuant to Section 14.2 of the bid specifications.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Professional Services Agreement With CliftonLarsonAllen to Audit the City's Financial Statements and Perform Other Financial Audits for the Three Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with the Option of Two Subsequent Fiscal Years
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file information regarding selecting CliftonLarsonAllen to audit the City’s financial statements and to perform other financial audits for the three fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with the option of two subsequent fiscal years, pursuant to a Request for Proposals for professional audit services for the City of El Segundo.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the professional services agreement for auditing services with CliftonLarsonAllen. The agreement is for three years for a total of $213,915 with an option to renew the agreement for another two years for a total of $155,104.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 10. Resolution to Adopt the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PW 24-08) Funded by Senate Bill 1
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the attached resolution identifying the street rehabilitation project to be funded utilizing Senate Bill 1, "Road Repair and Accountability Act" funds for FY 2024-25.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Notice of Completion for Pavement Rehabilitation Project along El Segundo Boulevard from Whiting Street to Illinois Street Project No. PW 22-01
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW 22-01 by DASH Construction Company, Inc.
2. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Notice of Completion for the George Brett Field Restroom Improvements Project (PW 23-10)
Recommendation -
1. Accept the George Brett Field Restroom Improvements Project No. PW 23-10 by GEM Construction, Inc.
2. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Waive Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of a New Ford Transit Cargo Van
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, in a form approved by the City Attorney, directly with an auto dealership for the purchase of one new Ford Transit cargo van for the Media Division within the City Manager’s Office.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 7 14. Agreement with Sharp Business Systems to Provide Copier Equipment, Supplies, Maintenance, and Support
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a four-year agreement with Sharp Business Systems to provide copier equipment, supplies, maintenance, and support for $6,665.06 a month, totaling $319,922.88 over the fouryear term.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Waive Bidding Requirements to Purchase Fire Command Vehicle Recommendation -
1. Waive formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7- 9(A) to purchase a Fire Command Vehicle and authorize the City Manager to sign agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with National Fleet and 911 Vehicle.
2. Authorize the release of $204,030.54 from account 001-252-0000-1252 (Developer Impact Fee) and authorize budget appropriation of $204,030.54 to account number 001-400-3202-8105 (Automotive).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Resolution for Addendum to Previously Certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report and Ordinance for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Zone Text Amendment for the Implementation of Housing Element Program No. 6 (Provision of Adequate Sites) and Program No. 9 (El Segundo Municipal Code Amendments), to Increase the Allowable Density and Adopt New Objective Development Standards in the R3 Zone and Housing Element Sites Inventory Sites Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution adopting an addendum (Environmental Assessment No. EA 1344) to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the previously certified General Plan for General Plan Amendment No. GPA 23-01, Zone Change No. ZC 23-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. 2301 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15162 as the proposed modifications would not trigger the conditions therein that would result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant impacts.
2. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adopting Zone Change No. ZC 23-01 and Zone Text Amendment No. 23-01.
8 3. Schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the May 7, 2024 regular City Council meeting or as thereafter feasible.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Amendment to the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83236
Recommendation -
1. Open the public hearing and solicit public testimony.
2. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan for permitted uses, setback requirements, and parking requirements; and find that the proposed amendments are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15162 because the previously environmental impact report for the Specific Plan, certified on December 15, 2015, contemplated development of the project site and none of the proposed minor amendments would trigger conditions set forth in § 15162 necessitating the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental impact have occurred.
3. Schedule second reading of the Ordinance for the May 7, 2024 regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter feasible.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
18. Ordinance Amending the Driveway and Curb Cut Standards in El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15-15
Recommendation -
1. Open the public hearing and solicit public testimony.
2. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending the minimum required distance between driveway curb cuts on the same property in El Segundo Municipal Code Section 15-15-5(N) and find that the proposed amendments are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) because they do not approve any particular development project, they consist only of minor revisions to existing zoning regulations and related procedures, and they do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
3. Schedule the Ordinance's second reading for the May 7, 2024 regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter feasible.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 9 D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
19. Results of 2024 Resident and Business Survey Regarding Satisfaction with City Services
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the results of the 2024 resident and business survey.
2. Alternatively, discuss other action related to this item.
20. Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code with Certain Appendices and Amendments and Resolution Making Supporting Findings
Recommendation -
1. Read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce the proposed Ordinance.
2. Set a public hearing and second reading of the Ordinance for May 7, 2024 or as soon thereafter feasible.
3. Adopt a resolution making certain findings to support local amendments to the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
21. Aquatics Subcommittee Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Aquatics Subcommittee update.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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
10 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: April 11, 2024
TIME: 12:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk