1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025
4:00 PM CANCELED
6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
350 MAIN STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Chris Pimentel, Mayor
Ryan W. Baldino, Mayor Pro Tem
Drew Boyles, Council Member
Lance Giroux, Council Member
Michelle Keldorf, Council Member
Susan Truax, City Clerk
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.
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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 – CANCELED
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Javiar Buelna, RTLA Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Boyles
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve regular City Council minutes of December 17, 2024.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
2. Warrant Demand Register for December 9, 2024 through January 5, 2025 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 12A, 12B and 13B: warrant numbers 3053522 through 3053872, and 9003274 through
9003290. There is no register 13a, as there was no check run on December 26, 2024.
4 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Revisions to the City of El Segundo Cellular Phone Policy and City of El Segundo Technology Use Policy
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution approving and adopting the City of El Segundo Cellular Phone Policy and the City of El Segundo Technology Use Policy.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. 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.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Main Street Banner Poles Replacement Project
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for Main Street Banner Poles Replacement Project No. PW 25-01 to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bidding.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Resolution Approving Engineering Plans and Specifications for the Sandhill Basin Improvements Project
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution approving engineering plans and specifications for the Sandhill Basin Improvements Project No. SW 23-01 to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction. 5 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Waiver of City Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(C) to Allow Alcohol at Library Park for the El Segundo Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff Event Recommendation -
1. Approve request to waive City Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(C) to allow alcohol at Library Park for the El Segundo Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff event on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Automatic Aid and Exchange of Services Agreement between the El Segundo Fire Department and the City of Los Angeles Fire Department Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the automatic aid and exchange of services agreement between El Segundo Fire Department and City of Los Angeles Fire Department.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Resolution Appointing City Representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Governing Board
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution appointing Chief Financial Officer Paul Chung as the City’s primary representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Governing Board and appointing Councilmember Michelle Keldorf and Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk as alternate representatives.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Resolution Approving the Use of FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Installation of Americans With Disabilities Act Compliant Curb Ramps
Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Take testimony and other evidence as presented.
3. Adopt resolution to approve the City’s FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $61,378, plus $33,231 6 in carry-over Community Development Block Grant funds for a total of $94,609 to implement a new FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant project entitled, "Installation of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Curb Ramps" and add the City’s future FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant allocation estimated at $60,000 to this project, when available after July 1, 2025.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority.
5. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
11. Revisions to City Job Classification Specifications for the Public Works Inspector and Engineering Technician and Accompanying Resolution Modifying Basic Salary Range
Recommendation -
1. Approve the revised Public Works Inspector classification specification and accompanying exam plan.
2. Approve the revised Engineering Technician classification specification and accompanying exam plan.
3. Adopt a resolution modifying the basic salary range for the Public Works Inspector and Engineering Technician.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. City of El Segundo Brand Guidelines and Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-3 to Update the City Logo and Associated Use Regulations and Penalties for Violations Recommendation -
1. Approve the City of El Segundo Brand Guidelines.
2. Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-3 to update the City logo and associated use regulations and penalties for violations.
3. Schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the February 4, 2025, regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered. 7 4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 1 (Administration and Personnel) Chapters 7 (Purchasing), 7A (Execution of Contracts), and 7C (Public Works Contracts) to Increase Staff and Management's Procurement and Signature Authority and Adjust Procurement Thresholds Consistent with California Assembly Bill 2192 Recommendation -
1. Read by title only and introduce the proposed ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 1 (Administration and Personnel) Chapters 7(Purchasing), 7A (Execution of Contracts), and 7C (Public Works Contracts) to increase staff and management's procurement and signature authority and adjust procurement thresholds consistent with California Assembly Bill 2192 and find that such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
2. Direct staff to schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the regular February 4, 2025, City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. City Attorney Legislative Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file presentation from the City Attorney's Office.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. 2025 Legislative Platform
Recommendation -
1. Approve the 2025 Legislative Platform.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Emergency Operations Center Grant
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the acceptance of $322,500 in subrecipient grant funds from the FY 2024-25 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreement or associated documents to effectuate receipt of the grant.
8 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Fire Department Ladder Truck Replacement Purchase
Recommendation -
1. Waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of one Pierce ladder truck for the El Segundo Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $2,092,702 ($1,993,049 purchase price + $99,653 5% contingency) through a cooperative purchase, pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C).
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute any associated agreements or documentation to effectuate the purchase.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
18. Cultural Development Program Review
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Cultural Development Program report.
2. Provide direction on potential modifications to the Cultural Development Program.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
19. Update to the Investment Policy Statement for the Pension Stabilization Trust Account
Recommendation -
1. Approve the Investment Policy Statement for the Pension Stabilization Trust Account.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
20. Resolution Confirming Rules and Regulations in City Manager Administrative Order No. 1 to Address Los Angeles County Fire-Related Emergencies
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution confirming rules and regulations in City Manager Order No. 1 to address Los Angeles County fire-related emergencies.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 9 E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
21. Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Recommendation -
1. Announce appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
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 KELDORF
COUNCIL MEMBER GIROUX
COUNCIL MEMBER BOYLES
MAYOR PRO TEM BALDINO
MAYOR PIMENTEL
22. Councilmember Assignments to Various Intergovernmental Agencies, Local Agencies and Subcommittees
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
10 POSTED:
DATE: January 17, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk