1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
5:15 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.
NOTE: Your phone number is captured by the Zoom software and is subject to the Public Records Act, dial *67 BEFORE dialing in to remain anonymous. Members of the public will be placed in a “listen only” mode and your video feed will not be shared with City Council or members of the public.
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 5:15 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. Retired Police Officer Sean Norwood Workers' Compensation Claim No. 21- 160002
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Javier Buelna, RTLA Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentations to Outgoing Elected Officials
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 -
4 Approval
B. CONSENT
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve special and regular City Council Meeting minutes for December 3, 2024.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Warrant Demand Register for November 11, 2024 through December 8, 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 10A,10B, 11A, and 11B:
warrant numbers 3053164 through 3053521, and 9003261 through 9003273.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Adoption of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association, IAFF, Local 3682 Recommendation -
1. Adopt a side letter agreement between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’ Association, IAFF, Local 3682 to update provisions in its memorandum of understanding providing paramedic incentive pay and eligibility for rehire to probationary Fire Paramedics and to comprehensively review and update the Rehire Policy.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Continue Emergency Action for the Permanent Repair of the City of El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center Pool Heaters
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file staff's report regarding the status of the permanent repairs to El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center pool heaters.
2. Adopt a motion by four-fifths vote to determine the need to continue the emergency action approved under Resolution No. 5519.
5 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal Election
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal Election.
2. Comments from outgoing Council Member Pirsztuk and Treasurer Matthew Robinson.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS – Remarks to Outgoing Elected Officials Council Member Baldino
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Pirsztuk
Mayor Pro Tem Pimentel
Mayor Boyles
E. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
F. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER
G. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
7. Administer Oath of Office to Council Members and City Clerk Elect Recommendation -
1. The City Clerk presents the Certificate of Election and administers the oath of office to City Council Members and City Clerk elect.
2. Comments from newly seated Council Members, Drew Boyles, Michelle Keldorf and Lance Giroux and City Clerk, Susan Truax.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 8. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by Seated Council Members Recommendation -
1. Newly elected City Clerk receives nominations for Mayor from Council Members. Nominations do not require a second from another Council Member. The nominations will be voted on in the order they are made. If a nomination is approved by a majority of the Council, the person nominated becomes the Mayor and the process is concluded.
2. The newly appointed Mayor receives nominations for Mayor Pro Tem from Council Members. Nominations do not require a second from another Council Member. The nominations will be voted on in the order they are made. If a nomination is approved by a majority of the Council, the person nominated becomes the Mayor Pro Tem and the process is concluded.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
H. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS – Final Comments for the Evening Council Member Keldorf
Council Member Baldino
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Pimentel
Council Member Boyles
Newly Selected Mayor to Read
Mr. S. Claus' Annual Request for a Conditional Use Permit, Business License, and Various Waivers
Recommendation -
1. Approve and immediately issue a Conditional Use Permit to Mr. S. Claus.
2. Approve the use of air rights and waive the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA should be contacted).
3. Grant a free business license to S. Claus Enterprises, a non-profit organization.
4. Waive ESMC 8-4-11B (Driveway Permits Required) and ESMC 8-5-11 (Parking on Grades).
5. Waive the Noise Ordinance (ESMC 7-2-3) to permit the clatter of reindeer hooves, the shouting of reindeer names, and the sound of bells on December 24 and 25, 2024.
6. Waive the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 7-6-3) to allow Mr. S. Claus to deliver gifts.
7 7. Waive the Animal Control Ordinance (ESMC 6-2-1) to allow eight reindeer to land on rooftops in El Segundo.
8. Waive of the Pooper-Scooper Regulations (ESMC 7-1-4).
Additionally, Mr. S. Claus has been directed to the Coastal Commission for clearance over the ocean; the DMV for a valid vehicle registration; the Department of Health and Welfare to ensure his elves are receiving minimum wage; and the Air Quality Management District to ensure a safe and clear sleigh ride.
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: December 12, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM
BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk