1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION - CANCELLED
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.
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3 4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION – CANCELLED
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Jonathan Elmore, Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Dr. Melissa Moore's Retirement
2. National Public Works Week
3. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
4. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation
5. Recognition of Jr. Kings AA 14 Youth Hockey
6. Recognition of Girls AYSO Western State Championship 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
7. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve Special City Council meeting minutes of April 30, 2024 (Strategic Planning Session), May 6, 2024 (Budget Study Session) and Regular City Council meeting minutes of May 7, 2024.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 4 8. Warrant Demand Register for April 22, 2024 through April 28, 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 number 21A: warrant numbers 3050315 through 3050426, and 9003146 through 9003147.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Implementing the Downtown Specific Plan Update
Recommendation -
1. Waive second reading of Ordinance and title and adopt an Ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 21-01, Zone Change No.
ZC 21-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. 23-01 for the Downtown Specific Plan update.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Resolution Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Community Development Block Grant ADA Curb Ramp Installation Project No. PW 24-05
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the design and plans for the Community Development Block Grant ADA Curb Ramp Installation Project No. PW 24-05, confirm design immunity, and authorize advertising the project for construction.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW 24-08
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for construction of the FY 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW 24-08, confirm design immunity, and authorize advertising for bids.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 5 12. Resolution Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the FY 2024-25 Concrete Improvements Project No. PW 24-09
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve engineering plans and construction documents for FY 2024-25 Concrete Improvements Project No. PW 24- 09, confirm design immunity, and authorize advertising for construction.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Amendment to Agreement with Arroyo Background Investigations for an Additional $20,000 to Provide Pre-Employment Investigations and Background Screenings
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to Contract No. 6580 with Arroyo Background Investigations to increase the contract amount by $20,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $70,000. The contract term will remain unchanged and expires January 31, 2026.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Amendment to Agreement with Phoenix Group Information Systems for an Additional $15,000 to Provide Processing and Payment Collection Services for Parking Citations
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to Contract No. 6539 with Phoenix Group Information Systems to increase the amount by $15,000 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $65,000. The contract term will remain unchanged and expires January 3, 2026.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Second Reading and Adoption of 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 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 16. Acceptance of Public Street Dedication for Extension of Nash Street Recommendation -
1. Accept the public right-of-way dedication for the Nash Street extension and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the dedication acceptance document for recording.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Resolution Designating the City Manager, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator as Applicant's Agents for Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Grants
Recommendation -
1. Designate the City Manager, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator as Applicants Agents for three (3) years for Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services grants.
2. Authorize the Applicant's Agents to serve as grant administrators for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance for any existing or future grant programs.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
18. One-Year Extension of Beach Cities Transit Line 109 Regional Operation Agreement
Recommendation -
1. Approve the one-year renewal of the cost-sharing agreement with Beach Cities Transit for operation of Transit Line 109 for FY 2024-25.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
19. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association and Amendment to the City Contributions for CalPERS Medical Premiums
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association.
7 2. Adopt a Resolution amending the City contributions for CalPERS medical premiums pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
20. Changes to the Title and Classification Specification for Community Cable Program Specialist and Building Safety Manager and Accompanying Resolution Establishing Basic Salary Ranges
Recommendation -
1. Approve a title change from Community Cable Program Specialist to Media Specialist and accompanying revised classification specification.
2. Approve a title change from Building and Safety Manger to Building Official and accompanying revised classification specification.
3. Adopt a resolution establishing the basic salary ranges for the Media Specialist and Building Official.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
21. United States Department of Homeland Security 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant Program Award and Subaward Agreement with the City of Los Angeles
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a subaward agreement with the City of Los Angeles and accept a 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant for $251,765 towards the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for an estimated total cost not to exceed $458,379.
2. Authorize the use of an additional $206,614 from Asset Forfeiture to cover the remaining amount necessary to complete the purchase of the armored rescue vehicle, which includes a 15% contingency of $26,950 added to the Asset Forfeiture amount to account for potential cost increases before the City's purchase is finalized.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documentation, approved as to form by the City Attorney, necessary to effectuate the armored rescue vehicle purchase.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 8 22. Proposed Scope of Work for a General Plan Land Use Element Update Request for Proposals
Recommendation -
1. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the scope of work for an upcoming General Plan Land Use Element update request for proposals.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
23. El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board Annual Report Update and Funding Request for Reserves
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file an annual update and presentation from the Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board.
2. Provide staff direction regarding the Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board's request for an allocation of $200,000 per year to the Fund 504 (Senior Housing Fund) reserves to cover future needs at Park Vista and adhere to established reserve guidelines.
3. 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
9 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 16, 2024
TIME: 5:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk