2025 Aug 19 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
5:06 PM
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): -3-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Firefighters'
Association (FFA) & Management Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group)
Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty, City Manager, Darrell
George and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk
Adjourned at 5:57 PM
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:04 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. Andrews Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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ESFD Chief George Avery introduced El Segundo's new Emergency Management
Coordinator, Melissa Mendoza -Campos.
Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini recognized Camp Lit (Leaders In
Training) participants and staff.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Nina Baumler, resident, presented floral bouquets to the Camp LIT staff.
Val Smith, resident, spoke in favor of proposed changes to the Park Vista Bylaws.
John McCullough, resident, spoke about the El Segundo Art Walk and thanked City staff,
the Arts and Culture Committee, and the City Council for supporting this endeavor. He
noted the formation of the El Segundo Art Walk Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofil
organization.
Geoffrey West, resident, spoke in favor of priority scheduling for El Segundo Girls Softball
at the new Richmond Street School field.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino 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:
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 and Special Closed
Session Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2025.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
2. Warrant Demand Register for June 16, 2025 through July 27, 2025: 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 24B, 25A, 1A, 2A, 2B and 2C: warrant
numbers 3056042 through 3056688, and 9003374 through 9003391.
(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included
within the FY 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. The total of $10,251,987.57 ($4,449,918.35 in
check warrants and $5,802,069.22 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY
2024-2025 Budget.)
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3. Continue Emergency Action for the Permanent Repair of the City of El
Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center Pool Heaters: Receive and file staffs report
regarding the status of the permanent repairs to El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center
pool heaters. 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.)
Items 4 and 5 were pulled by Council Member Boyles.
6. Resolution Appointing City Representatives to the Independent Cities Risk
Management Authority Governing Board: Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 5553
appointing Chief Financial Officer Paul Chung as the City's primary representative to the
Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ("ICRMA") Governing Board and
appointing Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk and Risk Manager Sharon
Brennan as alternate representatives.
(Fiscal Impact: None.
7. Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis for
Construction Administration Services for "The Plunge" Project: Authorize the City
Manager to execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement # 6865C
with Arcadis for $184,520 for construction administration during the construction phase
and authorize an additional $50,000 for contingency for a sub -total of $234,520.
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(Fiscal Impact: The total budget for construction and professional support services is
$15,626,854 in Account Number 301-400-8186-8236 (General Fund CIP — Plunge
Rehab).
$14,988,000: Morillo Construction contract ($12,988,000) + original contingency
($1,300,000) + pool tile change order ($700,000)
$688,854: Arcadis architectural services agreement ($329,614) + Amendment #
1 for the Structural and Utilities design analysis and modifications ($104,000) +
Amendment # 2 for modifying the lighting configuration of the pool areas and new
office furniture ($20,720) + Proposed Amendment # 3 discussed herein
($234,520)
$1,000,000 was appropriated in the FY 2025-26 CIP Budget to cover the remaining
expenses associated with the project. The additional Arcadis services will be covered by
this budget. No additional budget appropriation is necessary at this time.)
8. Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree
Maintenance Services: Waive the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El
Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C) and award a contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
for $408,000 for tree maintenance services. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to A reement No. 7065A with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for an additional
$408,000 ($204,000 per fiscal year) for a total not -to -exceed amount of $612,000, and
extend the term for two years to September 30, 2027, for Tree Maintenance Services.
(Fiscal Impact: The total contract amount is $408,000 for two years. The first -year cost
of $204,000 is included in the FY 2025-26 budget in Account Number 001-400-5102-
6206 (General Fund - Contractual Services).
No additional appropriation is needed. The cost for subsequent renewals will be
requested in future budgets.)
9. Opposition to Senate Bill 707 (Durazo) Regarding Changes to Brown Act
Meeting Requirements: Authorize the City Clerk to send a letter of opposition to
Senate Bill (SB) 707.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Item 10 was pulled by Mayor Pimentel
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf, to
approve Consent items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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PULLED ITEMS:
4. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Replacement of
Gordon Clubhouse HVAC System at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-14: Adopt
Resolution No. 5552 to approve engineering plans and specifications for the
replacement of the Gordon Clubhouse HVAC at Recreation Park No. PW 25-14 to avail
the City of Immunities pursuant to the Government Code § 830.6. Authorize staff to
advertise the project for bids.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted: $150,000. Additional Appropriation: None. Account
Number(s): 301-400-8201-8400 (Citywide HVAC CIP).)
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel, to approve
Consent item 4.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5. Agreement No. 7385 with Monda .com to Renew Software Licenses:
Pursuant to the City of El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1-7-9(A), waive competitive
bidding and authorize the City Manager to execute a 3-year software licenses renewal
contract with Monday.com for a total contract amount of $226,980.
(Fiscal Impact: The total contract amount is $226,980 and will be paid in three (3) equal,
annual installments of $75,660. The first -year cost is included in the FY 2025-26 budget
in Account Number 001-400-2505-6217 (General Fund - Software Maintenance).
No additional appropriation is needed. The cost for subsequent renewals will be
requested in future budgets.)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf, to
approve Consent item 5.
MOTION PASSED 3/2
AYES: Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: Pimentel and Boyles
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. Resolution Authorizing Staff to File Applications for Measure A Funds for
Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Adopt Resolution No. 5554 approving the blanket authority to
file applications for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open
Space District for Measure A funding for projects and programs.
(Fiscal Impact: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing
this report. However, future engagement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park &
Open Space District (RPOSD) and application for Measure A competitive or annual
allocation funds may result in substantial capital or programmatic funding for qualifying
projects. In 2020, the City of El Segundo submitted a formal request to RPOSD to
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accrue its Measure A Annual Allocation funds for five years. This request was made to
allow the city time to identify a future project based on community priorities —through a
comprehensive needs assessment. As of now, El Segundo's Measure A Annual
Allocation balance is $802,835.30. These funds are updated annually on September 15.
Staff time and potential consultant support may be required to review the funding status,
confirm eligibility, and prepare future applications or work plans.)
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, to approve
Consent item 10.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES:
Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
11. Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
Permitted Uses and Definitions Related to Incubator and Innovative Start-up Uses
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1374 and Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA
24-03): Open and conduct a public hearing to solicit public testimony. Introduce and waive
the first reading of an ordinance amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and finding
that the ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Schedule the ordinance's
second reading for the September 2, 2025 regular City Council meeting or as soon
thereafter may be heard.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Mayor Pimentel stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing.
City Clerk Truax stated proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received.
Paul Samaras, Principal Planner, gave a presentation.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to close Public
Hearing Item C.11.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Council Discussion
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1675
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN PERMITTED
USES AND DEFINITIONS RELATED TO INCUBATOR AND INNOVATIVE START-UP
USES (ENVIRONMENTAT ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1374 AND SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. SPA 24-03).
MOTION by Council Member Boyles to introduce Ordinance No. 1675.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
Staff presentations were reordered by Mayor Pimentel.
16. An Ordinance Amending Bylaws of the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation
Board to Add One Current Park Vista Tenant to Serve as a Non -Voting Member:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1676 approving and adopting amended and restated bylaws of the
El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation. Second reading is scheduled for the
September 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, presented the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1676
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BYLAWS OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
CORPORATION BOARD TO ADD ONE CURRENT PARK VISTA TENANT TO SERVE
AS A NON -VOTING MEMBER
MOTION by Council Member Giroux to introduce Ordinance No. 1676 to Amend
the Bylaws of the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board.
12. Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement: Approve the
proposed Amendment No. 6420C to the City Manager's Employment Agreement to
extend the term from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and to provide a three -and -one-
half percent base salary increase from $292,032 to $302,253 annually.
(Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the proposed amendment is $11,416 annually. The
department has salary savings to absorb the proposed amendment. No additional
appropriation is needed for FY 2025-26.)
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director, presented the item.
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve the proposed amendments to the City Manager's contract.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
13. Urban Search & Rescue Vehicle (USAR 32) Transfer to Torrance Fire
Department: Authorize the City Manager to draft an agreement, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, authorizing the transfer of USAR 32 (Urban Search and Rescue
Vehicle) and its assigned grant -funded equipment to be designated to the Torrance Fire
Department.
(Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund with this vehicle transfer.
However, the cost of replacing the USAR vehicle is estimated to be between $1.8M to
$2M. The replacement fund for this asset is severely underfunded at only $131,864.
The vehicle has been in service for twenty years and is due to be replaced. The transfer
allows the asset to be deployed to El Segundo as needed and when available, without
incurring the cost of replacing the vehicle and its respective Urban Search and Rescue
equipment.)
Fire Chief George Avery presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
authorize the transfer of USAR 32 to Torrance Fire Department.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pimentel called a five-minute recess at 7:11 PM.
Mayor Pimentel reconvened the meeting at 7:16 PM.
15. Urho Saari Swim Stadium Tile Mosaic Public Art Installation: Authorize the
City Manager to execute a professional service agreement for the creation and
installation of a tile mosaic at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium.
(Fiscal Impact: The total compensation for this agreement is $126,500. All associated
fees for this project were previously approved at the December 3, 2024, City Council
Meeting. Authorization of the agreement will require appropriating $126,500 from the
Cultural Development Fund in FY 2025-26.
Amount Budgeted: $0 (Cultural Development Fund)
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Additional Appropriation: $126,500
Account Number(s): 704-400-0000-8103 (Cultural Development Fund Other
Improvements).)
Joe Lormans, Aquatics Manager, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to
authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreement No. 7390
with Pavlina and Alfredo Alea for the creation and installation of a tile mosaic at
the Urho Saari Swim Stadium.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
14. Revised Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy: Approve the
revisions to the Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy.
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated additional per player fee revenue will generate $20,000 per
year to revenue account number 001-300-5204-3874. No revenue budget adjustment will
be needed at this time.)
Linnea Palmer, Recreation Manager, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
approve the Revised Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES:
Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Announced the County of Los Angeles is seating
the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury, to be empaneled July 1, 2026. US citizens 18 years or
older can apply to be considered for this full-time volunteer commitment by visiting
rand i t , co. lacaa. us. She thanked Richmond Street School students Sophia and
Savanah Gonzalez and their grandmother, Michelle, for visiting City Hall this summer,.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf — Excited to attend El Segundo Art Walk this weekend.
Asked the City Attorney for an update on the request to exclude El Segundo's zip
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code for the emergency housing ordinance in response to the January 2025 fires
in Los Angeles County. City Attorney reported the ordinance has recently been
extended.
Council Member Giroux — No report.
Council Member Boyles — Thanked Community Development Director Michael
Allen and City Manager Darrell George for working with Los Angeles Times
owner Patrick Soon-Shiong and the committee to bring ESports World Cup 2026
(EWC 2026) to El Segundo.
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — Thanked ESPD for hosting El Segundo's National
Night Out. Took a recent tour of the Plunge renovation project. Attended
Planning Commission Vision Workshop. He and Environmental Programs
Manager Daniel Pankau attended a recent AQMD hearing where he testified
about the City's extreme frustration and disappointment that the agency has let
the abatement order expire amid continuing violations and odor complaints.
Mayor Pimentel — Thanked Council Member Boyles and Community
Development Director Michael Allen for their efforts to secure El Segundo as the
host city for EWC2026. Congratulated ESPD for reporting a 52 percent year -
over -year reduction in Part One Crimes. He and the IT staff met with some
vendors regarding a potential pilot program for people to use artificial intelligence
for interactions within El Segundo's web site. Repairs will be delayed on the
portion of the LA County Sanitation District's tunnel that partially collapsed in
July. Reported Caltrans and Metro will be extending some of the onramps to the
405 Freeway, a project for which El Segundo has declined to be the lead agency.
Announced a large Boeing Satellite buy. The City has been approached by
delegations from Belgium, Argentina, and India that are interested in doing
business here, and thanked Deputy City Manager Barbara Voss and her
Economic Development Team for all of the work they've been doing to make El
Segundo such an attractive business destination. Looking to allocate Measure A
funding to the South Bay Housing Trust. Requested that joint meetings between
City Council and CCBs be directed at the Council level. He wished a happy
birthday to his sister Heidi.
1. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Legislative session in Sacramento will wrap
soon; updates on new housing and other legislation will be forthcoming.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Thanked Mayor Pro Tern Baldino
and Environmentalist Daniel Pankau for attending the AQMD meeting to express
our frustration over not continuing the abatement order. Reported the AQMD
received 97 odor complaints since July 1; 3 nuisance violations were issued
during that timeframe. Meeting on Thursday with the Sanitation District for
updates on completed and anticipated projects. There will be a community facility
tour at Hyperion from 10 AM to noon on Saturday, September 6. Encouraged
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people to take a community survey on the General Plan and land use, which is
available on ElSegundo.org through September 18.
Adjourned at 8:01 PM
SusainrTruax, City Clerk
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