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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 11, 2023
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
MAYOR HUFF called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by Silver Spur Little League.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan City Council Members Absent: Brown Schachter
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
City Attorney Don Davis
Assistant City Manager Alexa Davis
Public Works Director David Wahba
Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
Community Services Supervisor Rosa Pinuelas
Management Analyst Jessica Slawson
Administrative Aide Gabrielle Swain
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
MAYOR HUFF provided comments regarding the recent land movement on Peartree Lane, explaining that on Saturday, July 8, there was significant land movement resulting in twelve homes being red-tagged and evacuated, displacing 16 residents She reported that late this afternoon, due to a break in a sewer main line, five additional housing units have been ordered to evacuate. MAYOR HUFF stated that the City has officially activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), noting that this remains an active situation, and all residents are being provided with assistance to find shelter if needed. **ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER**
8. NEW BUSINESS
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2558 PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY ARISING FROM SIGNIFICANT LAND MOVEMENT ON PEARTREE LANE
Management Analyst Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2558 PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY ARISING FROM SIGNIFICANT LAND MOVEMENT ON PEARTREE LANE.
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2558 by title.
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MAYOR HUFF thanked the community for its support during this disaster, as well as the hard work from City staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN echoed MAYOR HUFF’s sentiments, and also thanked Supervisor Janice Hahn, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for their support.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed will be considered under New Business.) MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 4A-D AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY
APPROVED.
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JUNE & JULY 2023
APPROVED WARRANTS 66395 THROUGH 66421 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$297,066.13, AND SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANT 070123; IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,624.71 FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $408,690.84 WITH PROPER AUDIT.
C. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2023 RECEIVED AND FILED.
D. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF JUNE 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ reminded the public about Waste Management’s upcoming route changes.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
MAYOR HUFF called for a recess at 7:16 p.m.
MAYOR HUFF reconvened the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2555 ESTABLISHING SENIOR PLANNER JOB
CLASSIFICATION, DESCRIPTION AND RESPECTIVE PAY RANGE WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE GROUP AND RESOLUTION NO. 2556
ESTABLISHING ASSISTANT PLANNER JOB CLASSIFICATION, DESCRIPTION
AND RESPECTIVE PAY RANGE WITHIN THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE GROUP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3
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Recommendation: That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2555 establishing the classification, description and pay range for the Senior Planner within the Professional Employee Group and Resolution No. 2556 establishing the classification, description and pay range for the Assistant Planner within the Classified Employee Group.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2555 ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION,
DESCRIPTION AND PAY RANGE FOR THE SENIOR PLANNER WITHIN THE
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE GROUP
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2555 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2556 ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION,
DESCRIPTION AND PAY RANGE FOR THE ASSISTANT PLANNER WITHIN THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE GROUP.
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2556 by title.
B. PROPOSALS TO UPDATE 2020 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) REPORT
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached Task Order for Willdan Engineering to prepare the 2023 Pavement Management System (PMS) Report update in the amount of $40,500.
Public Works Director Wahba provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) Public Works Director Wahba confirmed that Willdan allows the City data access, currently at no additional cost, in response to MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE THE ATTACHED TASK ORDER FOR WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO PREPARE THE 2023 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS)
REPORT UPDATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,500.
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
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9. OLD BUSINESS
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2557 APPROVING A CITY SPORTS FIELD USE
AND ALLOCATION POLICY
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2557 approving a City Sports Field Use and Allocation Policy.
Community Services Supervisor Pinuelas provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA thanked the Subcommittee members for their input on this policy.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ echoed COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA’s sentiments, emphasizing the months of thoughtfulness put into this policy in order for it to be as equitable as possible to all groups who share the fields.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
Public testimony was received from Michael Diehl, Silver Spur Little League President-Elect, expressing concern that the League’s contract and the proposed policy conflict.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ stated that the policy is a general policy for use of the fields by all sports and parties and outlined the timeline in developing this policy.
Public testimony was also received from Peter Cho, Silver Spur Little League Vice-President, echoing Mr. Diehl’s concerns.
Assistant City Manager Davis explained that the City works with four different youth sports organizations, noting the policy is meant to address the use of the fields by all groups, and that the policy will work together with the League’s agreement. City Attorney Davis added that the City reviewed the agreement with the League, and that the policy is a supplement to that agreement.
Further public testimony was received by resident Dave Gerard. MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ explained all of the considerations that were put into the creation of the policy and noted that non-profits such as the League cannot be compared to Club sports which are run for-profit.
Lastly, public testimony was received by two unidentified residents expressing concerns about the policy.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN thanked the Subcommittee for their work on this policy and encouraged the League to work with staff who are collaborative and will help work through any concerns they may have.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA stated that there was an identified need for a policy, and that the policy is incredibly well thought out and is a living document.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
ZERUNYAN, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2557 APPROVING A CITY SPORTS FIELD USE AND ALLOCATION POLICY.
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2557 by title.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 748 - AMENDMENTS TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX CHAPTER (MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.04.180)
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Recommendation: That the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 748.
City Attorney Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
CONDUCT THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 748.
AYES: Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Brown Schachter
City Clerk Pettit read Ordinance No. 748 by title.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
11. CITY COUNCIL/REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: one case
NO REPORTABLE ACTION.
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:13 p.m. MAYOR HUFF adjourned the City Council meeting to Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Regular Meeting.
Submitted by, Approved by,
Lauren Pettit Britt Huff
City Clerk Mayor