1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
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.
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.
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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 5:00 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8): - 1- MATTER(S)
1. Covenant Restrictions and Easements Owned by Chevron, USA Throughout the City of El Segundo.
City of El Segundo Property Negotiator - Darrell George, City Manager Chevron, USA Property Negotiator - Todd Littleworth, Senior Counsel 6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrew's Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Opening Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance by Boy Scout Troop 267
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Boy Scout Troop 267 100th Anniversary Commendation
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) 4 A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve regular City Council minutes of February 4, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Warrant Demand Register for January 20, 2025 Through February 2, 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 14B and 15A: warrant numbers 3054047 through 3054235, and 9003296 through 9003300.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Regulations Regarding Right-Of-Way Dedications and Fees, Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards and Fees, and Public Notification Requirements for Certain Ordinances
Recommendation -
1. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code, amending El Segundo Municipal Code Regulations regarding right-of-way dedications and fees, accessory dwelling unit standards and fees, and public notification requirements for certain ordinances and finding that the ordinance requires no additional environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).
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 -
5 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.
6. Notice of Completion for the FY 2024-25 Concrete Improvements Project No. PW 24-09
Recommendation -
1. Accept FY 2024-25 Concrete Improvements Project No. PW 24-09, by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Resolution Adopting a Citywide 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.
8. Resolution Modifying Rules and Regulations in City Manager Administrative Order No. 1 to Address Los Angeles County Fire-Related Emergencies
Recommendation -
1. Discuss and consider status of Administrative Order No. 1.
2. Adopt a resolution modifying Administrative Order No. 1 to continue the suspension of transient occupancy tax for displaced individuals occupying "extended stay" hotels/motels through April 13, 2025 and eliminate the balance of allowances and restrictions in the order.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Notice of Completion for Water Main Improvements Project No. PW 23-15 and Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Associated Construction Inspection Services
Recommendation -
6 1. Accept the Water Main Improvements Project No. PW 23-15 by Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. as complete, for improvements along California Street, Sycamore Avenue, Palm Avenue, and Elm Avenue.
2. Authorize an increase in the construction inspection contingencies by $16,398.26 and authorize the City Manager to amend the Professional Service Agreement with Anser Advisory Management, LLC from $105,000 to $121,398.26.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Waiver of Commercial Auto Insurance Requirement for Qualifying City Recreation, Park, and Library Department Contractors and Vendors Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4813
Recommendation -
1. Waive the City’s commercial auto insurance requirement for qualifying Recreation, Park, and Library Department contractors and vendors with "low risk" scopes of work, pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4813, Section 4, and delegate authority to determine the eligibility of waiver to the City Manager or designee, in consultation with Risk Management and the City Attorney, based upon the specified criteria.
2. Direct staff to ensure that the strongest comprehensive indemnification, release, waiver, defense, and hold harmless language is in the agreements for contractors and vendors that qualify for the commercial auto insurance waiver.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Request From El Segundo Unified School District to Temporarily Use City Facilities for Arena High School Instruction
Recommendation -
1. Approve the request from El Segundo Unified School District to temporarily use City facilities for Arena High School instruction from March 1, 2025 through June 13, 2025 and August 22, 2025 through March 1, 2026.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the temporary use in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7 3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
12. PATCHES (Proactive Approach to Combatting Homelessness in El Segundo) Program Quarterly Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the PATCHES Program update.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
13. Mid-Year Budget and Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 Financial Report
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget and Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 Financial Report.
2. Amend FY 2024-25 Cultural Development Fund Revenues from $250,000 to $255,000.
3. Amend FY 2024-25 General Fund Appropriations from $98,990,357 to $99,386,651.
4. Amend FY 2024-25 Other Special Revenue Appropriations from $2,232,535 to $2,237,535.
5. Amend FY 2024-25 Cultural Development (Trust) Fund Appropriations from $272,604 to $277,604.
6. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
14. Professional Services Agreement With MIG in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $887,479 to Update the El Segundo General Plan Land Use Element Recommendation -
1. Appropriate an additional $87,479, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with MIG in an amount not-to-exceed $887,479 to update the City’s General Plan Land Use Element.
2. Establish a Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of City Department and City Commission/Committee representatives.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 8 15. Discussion and Consideration of a Building Permit Fee and Development Impact Fee Deferral Program
Recommendation -
1. Discuss and provide staff direction regarding the proposed building permit fee and development impact fee deferral program.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Update on Urho Saari Swim Stadium / Plunge Renovation Project, Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis, and Amendment to Facilities Use Agreement With El Segundo Unified School District
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file presentation.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. 6865 with Arcadis for $104,000 for construction administration support during the construction phase and authorize an additional $50,000 for contingency.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the Facilities Use Agreement No. 5586 between the El Segundo Unified School District and the City of El Segundo to expedite the District's $1,000,000 contribution to the renovation.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Non-Exclusive Commerical Franchise Update
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute non-exclusive franchise agreements for the provision of commercial waste management services with Athens Services, American Reclamation, EDCO, Haul-Away Rubbish Service Co., Inc., Key Disposal & Recycling, Patriot Services, Republic Services, Universal Waste Systems, Ware Disposal, and Waste Management.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible actions related to this item.
18. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 5-2 to Establish a Franchise-Based Model for Solid Waste Management
Recommendation -
1. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to provide for the 9 franchising of commercial/multi-family solid waste, recyclables, and organics collection and transportation services, remove provisions authorizing the issuance of commercial/multi-family solid waste collection and transportation permits, add provisions for the permitting of temporary roll-off/bin service providers, and find such actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Boyles
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
Mayor Pimentel
H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
I. 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: February 13, 2025
TIME: 6:30 PM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk