1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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
Saul Rodriguez, 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): -2- MATTER(S)
1. Orr-Ryals v. City of El Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case.
2. Fire Engineer, Edan Douek Workers Compensation Claim (WCAB) No. 19- 140611.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)): -1- matter(s).
1. Government Tort Claim by Keith Puckett.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GOV’T CODE § 54957) -0- MATTER(S)
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -7-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations; Police Officers' Association (POA), Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA), Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA), Classified Employees' Association (CEA), Police Management Association (PMA), and Management Confidential (unrepresented).
4 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 – Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Municipal Clerk Week Proclamation
2. Older American's Month Proclamation
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
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes of April 16, 2024.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Warrant Demand Register for April 1, 2024 through April 21, 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 19B, 20A, and 20B: warrant numbers 3050025 through 3050314, and 9003131 through 9003145. 5 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance implementing Housing Element Program No. 6 (Provision of Adequate Sites) and Program No. 9 (El Segundo Municipal Code Amendments)
Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading of Ordinance and title and adopt an Ordinance approving Zone Change No. ZC 23-01 and Zone Text Amendment No.
ZTA 23-01 implementing Housing Element Program No. 6 (Provision of Adequate Sites) and Program No. 9 (El Segundo Municipal Code Amendments).
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Driveway and Curb Cut Standards in El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15 Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading of Ordinance and its title and adopt an Ordinance amending the driveway and curb cut standards in El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Title 15 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.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83236 Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading of the Ordinance and its title and adopt an Ordinance for Environmental Assessment No. 1348 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83236, amending the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan for permitted uses, setback requirements, and parking requirements; and find that the proposed amendments are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15162.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 8. Agreement Termination for Park Place Roadway Extension and Grade Separation Project
Recommendation -
1. Authorize and Confirm the City Manager to terminate the Professional Services Agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for the Engineering Design of the Park Place Roadway Extension and Grade Separation project.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. 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.
10. Resolution Adopting Updated Records Retention Schedule Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution updating the City's records retention schedule.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing for Downtown Specific Plan Update, Environmental Impact Report Certification, Downtown Outdoor Dining Guidelines, Application Fee, and Renewal Fee
Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing for the Downtown Specific Plan update, environmental impact report certification, downtown outdoor dining guidelines, application fee, and renewal fee.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (Environmental Assessment No. EA 1311) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15090 and approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 21-01 for the Downtown Specific Plan Update project.
3. Waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 21-01, Zone Change No. ZC 21-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. 23-01.
7 4. Schedule a second reading for said Ordinance for the May 21, 2024, City Council meeting, or as soon thereafter feasible.
5. Adopt a Resolution updating the payment procedures for the parking inlieu fee areas identified in El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15-33 (Parking In-lieu Fees).
6. Approve the Downtown Outdoor Dining Guidelines.
7. Adopt a Resolution establishing the Downtown Outdoor Dining Application and Renewal Fees.
8. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Public Hearing for Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Master Fee Schedule Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments and adoption of new fees for the City's Master Fee Schedule.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the updated City's Master Fee Schedule.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Public Hearing for Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code with Certain Appendices and Amendments
Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
2. Waive second reading of the Ordinance, find that the Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15308, and adopt the Ordinance.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
14. Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
8 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. A Proactive Approach to E-Bike Safety in the Community Recommendation -
1. Receive and file El Segundo Police Department’s presentation updating its strategies concerning e-bikes.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Adoption of Revised Classification Specifications for Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Senior Lifeguard, and Accompanying Resolution to Establish Basic Salary Ranges
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the revised classification specifications for Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, and Senior Lifeguard positions.
2. Adopt a resolution establishing the basic salary range for the Lifeguard Trainee, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, and Senior Lifeguard job classifications.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Changes to City Job Classifications Including the Establishment of a Code Compliance Inspector Classification (Part-Time) and Accompanying Basic Hourly Salary Range and Revisions to the Geographic Information System Analyst Classification Specification
Recommendation -
1. Approve establishment of the Code Compliance Inspector (Part-Time).
2. Approve the revised Code Compliance Inspector classification specification.
3. Adopt a resolution establishing the basic hourly salary range for the Code Compliance Inspector (Part-Time).
4. Approve the revised Geographic Information System Analyst classification specification.
5. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 9 18. Adoption of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association Changing Hiring Practices and Hiring New Employees at the Fire Paramedic Rank as the Entry-level position in the Fire Department and Accompanying Revisions to the Fire Paramedic Classification Specification and Examination Plan Recommendation -
1. Adopt the Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association, IAFF, Local 3682.
2. Adopt the revised classification specification and examination plan for Fire Paramedic.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
19. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Cultural Development Fund Fiscal Year 2024–25 Initiatives
Recommendation -
1. Provide direction on recommendations for the Cultural Development Fund initiatives for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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
MAYOR BOYLES
I. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER
10 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: May 2, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk