2025 May 06 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per person,
30-minute limit total)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Pimentel announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -1-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Police
Management Association (PMA), Management Confidential Employees
Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty; City Manager, Darrell George;
and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk.
Adjourned at 5:45 PM
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith - St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Keldorf
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. National Public Works Week — Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works to accept
2. Older Americans Month 2025 — Bob Motta, Rec Park Commissioner to accept
proclamation and receive the honor of El Segundo Older American of the Year 2025
3. El Segundo Unified School District - Superintendent Report by Dr. Jason Johnson
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Eric Kenas, resident and business owner, spoke to Item D16, a proposed youth program,
regarding how the new program may impact the program (Family Wellness Studio) he
and his wife offer through the City.
Michele Leach, resident, spoke about the need to identify internships for local high school
and college students and encouraged the City to work with the school district to explore
opportunities for identifying internships in City Hall and the community.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
B. CONSENT:
4. Approve Regular and Special City Council meeting minutes of April 15, 2025.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Ratify payroll and employee benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers. Approve Warrant Demand Register numbers 19A and 1913: warrant numbers
3054899 through 3055060, and 9003330 through 9003341.
(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included
within the FY 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. The total of $2,022,920.87 ($1,404,772.29 in
check warrants and $618,148.58 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY
2024-2025 Budget.)
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6. Receive and file staffs report regarding the status of the permanent repairs to El
Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center pool heaters and adopt a motion by four -fifths vote
to determine the need to continue the emergency action approved under Resolution No.
5519.
(Fiscal Impact: The estimated total cost for the permanent repair of the Aquatics Center
Pool Heaters is $700,000 ($613,724 repair + $86,276 contingency). The project costs
were not included in the adopted FY 2024-25 CIP Budget and requires a budget
appropriation from General Fund Reserves to the Capital Improvement Fund. Wiseburn
Unified School District (WUSD) agreed to reimburse the City half of the construction cost
after the competition of the work, up to $300,000.
The budget request is as follows:
Amount Budgeted in FY 2024-25: $0
Additional Appropriation: $700,000
Expense Account Number: 301-400-8202-8463 (General Fund CIP - Aquatics
Center Pool Heaters)
Establish Transfer Out Budget: $700,000
Transfer Out Account Number: 001-400-0000-9301 (Transfer out from General
Fund to CIP Fund)
Establish Transfer In Budget: $700,000
Transfer In Account Number: 301-300-0000-9001 (Transfer into CIP Fund from
General Fund)
Set Revenue budget: $300,000
Revenue Account Number: 001-300-XXXX-XXXX (WUSD Pool Heater
Contribution)*
* Revenue account will be generated after funds are received from WUSD.)
7. Adopt a Resolution No. 5537 approving plans and construction specifications for
construction of the Community Development Block Grant American Disability Act Curb
Ramp Improvements Project No. 602744-24/PW 24-13 to avail the City of Government
Code § 830.6 immunities and establishing a project payment amount. Authorize staff to
advertise the project for construction bidding.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted in FY2024-25: $55,500
Actual CDBG allocation in FY 2024-25: $94,609
Estimated CDBG allocation in FY 2025-26: $61,214
Total Available for FY 2025-26: $155,823
Additional Appropriation: None.
Account Number(s):
111-400-2781-8499 (CDBG Fund Capital Improvement Project))
8. Adopt Resolution No. 5538 authorizing SB 1 funding for FY 2025-26
Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. PW 25-07.
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(Fiscal Impact: To be included in the proposed FY 2025-26 Budget.
Amount Budgeted: $1,000,000
Additional Appropriation: None.
Account Numbers:
128-400-8203-8383 (SB 1 Expenditure)
127-400-0000-8382 (Measure M Expenditure), and
Prop C and Measure R funds, as needed)
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute the seventh amendment No.4698G with
the El Segundo Co -Op Nursery School to extend the agreement's term for three years
through September 30, 2028 and increase the annual license fee by $83 for the first year,
and $50 per year for the next two (2) years.
(Fiscal Impact: Total annual revenue from the License Agreement will be $2,000 for FY
2025-26, $2,050 for FY 2026-27, and $2,100 for FY 2027-28. Total of $6,150 over three
years.)
10. Accept the Main Street / Imperial Highway Monument Entry Feature Sign Project,
Project No. PW 23-04, by Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs as complete. Authorize
the Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted: $417,489.25
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 301-400-8203-8214 (City Gateway Entry Project))
11. Adopt the proposed Resolution No.5539 ratifying the General Services
Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles and
authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 7290.
(Fiscal Impact: Public Works Department budgets $150,000 annually to account number
001-400-4205-6206 to cover County services on an "as -needed" basis.)
12. Adopt the revised classification specification for the Fire Engineer position..
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel, to approve
Consent items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS,
13. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance No.1672 amending El
Segundo Municipal Code Title 15 to amend the development standards for the Single -
Family Residential (R-1) Zone, including standards applicable to two -unit residential
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developments and urban lot splits, and finding that the ordinance is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines section
15061(b)(3). Schedule the ordinance's second reading for the May 20, 2025 regular City
Council meeting or as soon thereafter may be heard.
City Clerk Truax stated proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received.
Presented by Paul Samaras, Principal Planner
Public Input: None
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close
Public Hearing Item C.13.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
Council Discussion
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to introduced the ordinance.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 4 (Residential
Zones) to Amend the Development Standards for the Single -Family Residential (R-1)
Zone, Including the Standards Applicable to Two -Unit Residential Developments and
Urban Lot Splits Pursuant to Senate Bill No. 450
14. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance No.1673 amending El
Segundo Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 32 (Development Impact Fees) regarding
the timing of when Development Impact Fees are paid and finding that the ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Adopt a resolution establishing a fee deferral program
to adjust the deadline of certain building permit fee payments to prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy or final inspection. Schedule the ordinance's second reading for
the May 20, 2025 regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be heard.
City Clerk Truax stated proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received.
Presented by Michael Allen, Director of Community Development
Public Input: None
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close
Public Hearing Item C.14.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 32 (Development
Impact Fees) to Establish a Fee Deferral Program to Adjust the Deadline of
Development Impact Fee Payments to Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
or Final Inspection, and Associated Resolution
Motion by Council Member Boyles to introduce the Ordinance.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
Adopt a Resolution No. 5540 to establish a fee deferral program to adjust the deadline
of certain building permit fee payments to prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
or final inspection. (Environmental Assessment No. 1384 and zone text amendment No.
25-03)
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, to adopt
Resolution No. 5540.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
15. Receive and file the results of the 2025 resident and business survey. Direct staff
to conduct the 2026 resident and business survey in FY2025-26.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager presented the item.
Council Discussion
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Council consensus to receive and file the survey results and to direct staff to conduct the
2026 resident and business survey as a point of service survey (when people do business
with the City) and through the El Segundo Connect application.
16. Approve new after -school program and related budget for FY 2025-2026.
(Fiscal Impact: The proposed "Club Cowabunga" after -school program is estimated to
generate between $90,000 and $225,000 annually in revenue, and have between
$54,000 and $139,000 in related expenses depending on participation. If City Council
approves the program, the budget will be included in the FY 2025-26 proposed budget.)
Aly Mancini, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Library presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf, to
approve a new after -school program and related budget for FY 2025-2026.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Congratulated Deputy City Clerk Lili Sandoval on
her promotion to Assistant City Clerk, effective May 3, 2025.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf —
17. Consideration and possible action to establish an ad hoc major events
subcommittee.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles, to establish an ad
hoc major events subcommittee which will be chaired by Council Member Keldorf.
Additional committee members will be announced at the June 3, 2025 City Council
meeting.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES:
Pimentel, Baldino,
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
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18. Receive and file the update on Phase 1 of the Recreation Park Renovation Project:
Teen Center/Teen Plaza/Ballfields.
Council Member Keldorf stated much of the update had been presented to Council at the
Budget Study Session on May 5, 2025. Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works, reported
the design development plans for the Teen Center are being reviewed by staff and he
anticipates presenting the plans for adoption by City Council at a meeting in August or
September, after which the project will be advertised and put out to bid. Construction is
expected to commence in the spring and be completed in the summer.
Council Member Giroux — Congratulated the El Segundo High School Girl's
Lacrosse team for advancing to the Division 2 semi-finals.
Council Member Boyles — Congratulated the El Segundo High School Boy's
Lacrosse team for their first ever victory over Santa Monica.
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino — Met with Sen. Ben Allen's office regarding possible
housing and other bills being considered by the state legislature, including SB 79,
AB 647 and others; he received council consensus to write a letter in opposition
to these bills. Thanked City staff for assisting with the Hometown Fair. Attended
Environmental Subcommittee meeting and saw a presentation by high school
student interns from the Blue Butterfly Conservatory. Reported he had received
and read the new Hyperion newsletter. Stated the Ed! Foundation Gala and Fire
Station Open House are coming up.
Mayor Pimentel — He will be hosting mayors from Supervisory District 2 on
Thursday. The Tech Breakfast was a gigantic success resulting in several
companies choosing to locate their operations in El Segundo. Reindustrialize El
Segundo, modeled after Reindustrialize America, has been developed to
encourage venture capital businesses to relocate to El Segundo. There will be a
Defense Tech Roundtable next week. Attended Homelessness Task Force
meeting last week regarding allocation of Measure A funds. Will be attending the
LA Rugby Club game next week. Attended Mattel Toy Showcase with the Mayor
Pro Tem. Presented to the Building Manager's Association on El Segundo's
PATCHES Program approach to homelessness. Plans to attend the
Transportation and Sanitation committee meetings next week. Layoffs are
happening among some local businesses.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — The City has received a handful of
email messages from residents regarding mosquito pods originating from
Hyperion, which will work with Vector Control on eradication methods. Reported
the AQMD received 27 recent odor complaints for the Hyperion Plant and no
notices of violation for public nuisance. Annual maintenance was done in April on
the fence line monitor stations.
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MEMORIALS —
Council Member Boyles read a memorial for Luiz Henrique De Souza Malo, a former El
Segundo City Employee.
Mayor Pimentel read a memorial for Shirley M. George, mother of City Manager Darrell
George.
Adjourned at 8:13 PM
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