2025 Oct 07 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
5:31 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 LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV'T CODE
§54956.9(D)(1): -1- MATTER(S)
Keith Puckett v. City of El Segundo (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
24TRCV02121) (case filed 6/25/24)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT to (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)) or
(d)(3)): -1- matter(s).
Adjourned at 6:00 PM
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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 — Samara Gideon -De La Cruz, RTLA Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Keldorf
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1. National Bullying Prevention Month Proclamation read by Council Member
Giroux and accepted by Linnea Palmer, Senior Administrative Analyst, Recreation
Operation.
2. United Against Hate Week Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino and
accepted by Pastor Kaleb Oh, El Segundo United Methodist Church.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Due to the number of speakers, public comments were limited to one minute with a 30-
minute total.
Scott Houston, resident, spoke about United Against Hate Week
Tim Arnold, resident, spoke about the Aquatics Plan
Tim Murphy, resident, spoke about the Aquatics Financial Plan
David Tong, resident, spoke about the Aquatics Financial Plan
Alexander Tong, spoke about the Aquatics Financial Plan
Mel Kuo, Manhattan Beach resident, spoke about the Aquatics Business Plan
Justin Max, resident, spoke about the Aquatics Business Plan
Christina Vazquez, resident, spoke about the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Alyssa Rizo, resident, spoke about the Mayor's comments during Hispanic Heritage
Month Proclamation last meeting
Julie Haubner, Hawthorne resident, spoke about the Aquatics Center
Marc Ubaldi, resident, spoke about pool time proposals
Lee Amitai, resident, spoke about the Aquatics Financial Plan
Amy Pragel, Hawthorne resident, spoke about the Aquatics schedule
Veer Kidambi, resident, spoke about pool space
MacKenzie Fancher, Hawthorne resident, spoke about pool space
Mitre Engineer, resident, spoke about the Aquatics financial plan
Juan Marquez, Hawthorne resident, spoke about the Aquatics schedule
Alexander Zakrzewshi, Hawthorne resident, spoke about the Aquatics plan
Theo Haubner, Hawthorne resident, spoke about the Aquatics Business Plan
Tom Visiststri, Hermosa Beach resident, spoke about the Aquatics schedule
Avalon Kim and Gabby Nicholas, Redondo Beach residents, spoke about the Aquatics
schedule
Sellers Stough, Redondo Beach resident, spoke about the Aquatics Center
Rachel McPherson, resident, spoke about pool time
Erik Healy, Manhattan Beach resident, spoke about the Aquatics schedule
Bridget Rome, resident, spoke about the Aquatics plan
Nila Ward, ESHS Water Polo Coach, spoke about the Aquatics Business Plan
Kurt Fry, Manhattan Beach resident, spoke about the Aquatics Business Plan
Anroug Yang, resident, spoke about the pool
Christopher Godfrey, Hawthorne resident, spoke about Masters Water Polo
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, 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
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NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
B. CONSENT:
3. Approve the Special Committees, Commissions, and Boards (CCB) Interview
Minutes and the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
4. Warrant Demand Register for August 25, 2025 through September 7, 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 12A, 12B and 1313: warrant numbers
3053522 through 3053872, and 9003274 through 9003290. There is no register 13a, as
there was no check run on December 26, 2024.
(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.)
5. Agreement with Tec-Refresh, Inc. to Continue Providing Cybersecurity
Support Services for Palo Alto Network Firewalls:
Waive the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code §
1-7-9(C) and award a contract to Tec-Refresh, Inc. through the National Association of
State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Master Agreement. Authorize the City Manager to
execute a one-year Agreement No. 7434 with Tec-Refresh, Inc. for $137,396.38 to
provide continued cybersecurity protection and network control and access.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget.
Amount Budgeted: $137,396.38
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number: 001-400-2505-6218)
6. Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to Renew Microsoft Software
Licenses: Waive the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to EI Segundo
Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C) and award a contract to Insight Public Sector, Inc. through the
County of Riverside Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Authorize the City Manager to
execute a three-year Agreement No. 7435 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to renew
Microsoft Software licenses for $260,921.08 per year, totaling $782,763.24 over the three
years.
(Fiscal Impact: The annual license costs will be $260,921.08 per year, totaling
$782,763.24 over the three-year software license agreement (see Attachment 1). The
cost for the first year is included in the FY 2025-26 budget account 001-400-2505-
6217. The costs for the subsequent years will be requested in future budgets.
Amount Budgeted: $260,921.08
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number: 001-400-2505-6217 (Software Maintenance)
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7. Construction Contract Award for the Abandoned Reservoir Demolition
Project: Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction
Contract No. 7436 with NoHo Constructors in the amount of $607,785 for the
construction of the Abandoned Reservoir Demolition Project, Project No. PW 25-12, and
authorize additional funding of $122,215 for construction -related contingencies.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement No.
7437 with RTI Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for engineering support
services during the project's construction phase.
(Fiscal Impact: The total budget for construction and professional support services is
$780,000.
• $730,000: Construction, including contingencies.
• $50,000: Engineering Support
At this time, no additional budget appropriation is needed at this time. The budget
amount is:
Amount Budgeted in FY 2025-26: $780,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 501-400-7103-8381 (Water Fund)
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve Consent items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
8. Aquatics Business Plan: Approve the Aquatics Business Plan, endorsing 80%
cost recovery at the El Segundo Aquatics Center (ESAC) and 62% cost recovery at the
Plunge.
(Fiscal Impact: Annual revenue for the Aquatics Division is projected to increase from
$1.18 million to $1.95 million and expenses are projected to increase from $1.60 million
to $3.08 million. Overall cost recovery is projected at approximately 63% with ESAC at
80% and the Plunge at 62%.)
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino disclosed that he spoke recently with Tim Arnold, Mel Kuo, and
Lee Davis regarding this agenda item.
Council Member Keldorf disclosed that she spoke recently with Tim Arnold and Mel Kuo
Regarding this agenda item.
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks, and Library Director and Joe Lormans, Aquatics
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Manager presented the item..
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to
approve the Aquatics Business Plan.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The Mayor called for a six -minute recess at 7:30PM. The Mayor reconvened the meeting
at 7:35 PM.
9. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Repair of Fence
Posts, Distressed Walls and Court Surfaces at Recreation Park Project No. PW
25-05: Adopt Resolution No. 5568 approving engineering plans and construction
specifications for repair of fence posts, distressed walls and court surfaces at
Recreation Park. Project No. PW 25-05 to avail the City of immunities pursuant to
Government Code § 830.6. Authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget.
Amount Budgeted: $1,200,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 301-400-8202-8421.)
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director, presented the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:.
RESOLUTION NO. 5568
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPAIR OF
DISTRESSED WALLS AND SURFACES AT RECREATION PARK, PROJECT NO. PW
25-05, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 830.6 AND ESTABLISHING A
PROJECT PAYMENT ACCOUNT.
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to
approve Resolution No. 5568 and authorize staff to advertise for bids.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS PRESENTATION:
10. Announce appointments to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
and the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
These candidates have been appointed to the following Committees, Commissions, and
Boards:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee:
Kelly Allen - Full Term to expire October 31, 2028
Christina Silva - Full Term to expire October 31, 2028
Demorrio Wright - Full Term to expire October 31, 2028
Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board:
Julia Newman - Full Term to expire June 30, 2029
Valerie Smith - Full Term (non -voting member) to expire June 30, 2029
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — The Los Angeles County Registrar-
Recorder/County Clerk's office will hold a series of hearings this fall on the Election
Administration Plan (EAP) which outlines how Los Angeles County conducts elections
under the California Voter's Choice Act. The City's Vote By Mail Drop Box is now open
to receive ballots for the upcoming election.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf — Thanked ESFD for its swift response to the Chevron
Fire last Thursday.
Council Member Giroux — No Report
Council Member Boyles — Thanked the ESFD, the Mayor and City staff for
response to the recent fire at Chevron.
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — Attended the Environmental Subcommittee meeting
and saw a presentation by Pure Water Los Angeles, a group including LA DWP
and LA Sanitation, which discussed a plan for Hyperion to recycle treated water
for use, rather than discharging it into the ocean, as is currently done. Asked for
and received Council consensus for the City's Environmental Manager, Daniel
Pankau, to review the proposed plan, draft a position letter, and make comments
on the City's behalf during the public comment period. There is a link to the
presentation and plan on ElSegundo.org.
Mayor Pimentel — Discussed the emergency communication and management
plan and the need to coordinate communication plans with Manhattan Beach.
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Asked the Clerk to advertise the openings on the Environmental and Senior
Housing committees. He met with Recreation, Parks, and Library Director
Mancini about coordinating with Public Works in advance of tree removals.
Council has been invited to attend an LA2028 event hosted by Los Angeles
Mayor Bass on November 10 at the Getty House that will include representatives
from more than 100 consulates; he nominated Council Member Keldorf to
represent El Segundo. Discussed the allocation of Measure A Housing Bill funds.
Staff and Council will attend the Cal Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach this
week, and he and the City Manager will attend the upcoming League of Cities
Summit. Discussed the disposition of the County -owned Mesquite Land Fill
property east of Salton Sea. The EIR for the Metro Green Line has been
released. Attended the Burbank Film Festival tribute to former El Segundo
resident Quentin Tarantino. Met with South Coast Air Quality Management
District last night. He encouraged residents to communicate any issues with the
part of El Segundo Beach that is not under the City's control.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — He has met with Jeff Wilson,
Corporate Affairs Manager for Chevron, regarding the fire that took place on
Thursday, October 2, 2025. Reported the AQMD received 90 odor complaints
and 2 notices of violation were issued since September 16. There will be a
Hyperion plant community forum and tour on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00
AM to noon. Ongoing electrical maintenance at Hyperion started this morning,
and they are conducting an audit of the fence line monitoring systems. In
conjunction with EDCO, the City will hold a free paper shredding, e-waste, and
composting event at the Public Works yard (150 Illinois Street) on Saturday,
October 18 from 8:00 top 11:00. The fall bulky item clean-up event is taking place
this week.
MEMORIAL: None
Adjourned at
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