2026-02-03 CC Agenda Packet1
AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
4:45 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.
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks & Library Dir.
Todd Selby, Interim IT Director
Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Paul Chung, CFO/City Treasurer
Ryan Allee, 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.”
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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.
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.
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4:45 PM CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY –UP-TO 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats to Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to (Government Code
§54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)): -1 Matter
Claim No. 25-190377 Claimant: Benjamin Mason (minor); Philip Mason (guardian)
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -1-
MATTER(S)
Employee Organizations: Supervisory Professional Employee Association (SPEA).
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director,
Rebecca Redyk, and Alex Volberding.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8): -
1- MATTER(S)
Covenant Restrictions and Easements Owned by Chevron, USA Throughout the
City of El SegundoCity 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 Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Boyles
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. City Event Sponsorship Recognition
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2. Black History Month Proclamation PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – UP TO 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)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only
Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve the Regular City Council Meeting minutes of January 20, 2026.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Warrant Demand Register for December 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026
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 12C-Wire, 13A-EFT, 13A-
Manual Checks, and 13A-Payroll Warrant: warrant numbers 3057681
through 3057686, 3070958 through 3071069, 9003431 through
9003431, and 9100046 through 9100051.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Contract with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. for Citywide Facilities
Condition Assessment Services
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner ESI) in
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the amount of $69,900 for facility assessment services of fourteen (14)
City facilities and authorize an additional $10,000 for contingency.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. Discussion of City of El Segundo's Participation in the South Bay
Regional Housing Trust and Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Joint
Powers Agreement
Recommendation -
1. Discuss joining the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, a joint powers
authority.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the City as a member of the Trust and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Powers Agreement on
the City's behalf.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Firefighters’ Association Updating the Holiday Pay Provision in
the Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the
El Segundo Firefighters’ Association (“ESFA”) updating the Holiday Pay
provision in the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to define the
observed holidays that represent the annual hours paid to comply with
Public Employees’ Retirement Law (“PERL”), Government Code 20636,
and the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) Section 571.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Resolution and Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo
and the El Segundo Police Managers’ Association Updating the Basic
Salary Schedule for the Police Lieutenant Classification
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the
El Segundo Police Managers’ Association (“ESPMA”) to the
Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the term October 1, 2023
through June 30, 2026 updating the basic salary schedule for Police
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Lieutenant classification.
2. Adopt a Resolution Modifying the Basic Salary Range for the Police
Lieutenant classification.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Resolution Updating Salary and City Contribution Towards Medical
Premiums for the Police Officer Trainee Classification
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution updating salary and City contribution towards medical
premiums for the Police Officer Trainee classification.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other 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
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POSTED:
DATE: January 29, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk
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WHEREAS, Black History Month affords special opportunity to become more
knowledgeable about black heritage, and to honor the many black leaders
who have contributed to the progress of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Woodson initiated Black History Week, February 12, 1926; and for many
years, the second week of February, chosen so as to coincide with the
birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, was celebrated by
African Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, Black History Week was
expanded and became established as Black History Month, and is now
celebrated all over North America; and
WHEREAS, such knowledge can strengthen the insight of all our citizens regarding the
issues of human rights, the great strides that have been made in the crusade
to eliminate the barriers of equality of minority groups, and the continuing
struggle against racial discrimination and unconscious bias.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, do hereby proclaim the month of February 2026 “BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
and urge all citizens to join together in making this period of rededication to the principles
of justice and equality for all people.
City of El Segundo, California
Chris Pimentel
Mayor
Ryan Baldino
Mayor Pro Tem
Drew Boyles
Councilmember
Lance Giroux
Councilmember
Michelle Keldorf
Councilmember
Proclamation
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
CLOSED SESSION – Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino - Present
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Council Member Giroux - Present
Council Member Keldorf - 5:02 PM
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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Threats to Significant exposure/- to litigation pursuant to (Government Code
§54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)): -1- matter(s).
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -2-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA) and Police
Officers' Association (POA)
Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty
Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk
Adjourned at 5:52 PM.
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION – Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino - Present
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Council Member Giroux - Present
Council Member Keldorf - Present
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INVOCATION – Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Commendation to Mattel – Council Member Keldorf read a Commendation and
Aly Mancini, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Library, introduced Mattel
representatives, whom she thanked for their outstanding service, remarkable
generosity, and unselfish commitment to the community.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (Related to City Business Only – 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
Aaron Arugay, Executive Director at Los Angeles County West Vector Control District,
addressed the mosquito outbreak on the west side of town and reported on abatement
efforts in conjunction with Hyperion staff. Residents can reach Vector Control at 310-
915-7370 or visit www.lawestvector.org to report concerns or request an inspection.
Announced there is an opening for an El Segundo representative on the West Vector
Control District Board of Trustees.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
B. CONSENT:
2. Approve Regular City Council Meeting minutes of December 16, 2025:
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
3. Warrant Demand Register for December 1, 2025 through December 21,
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 11B-EFT, 11B-Manual Checks,
11B-Payroll Warrant (2), 12A-EFT, 12A-Manual Checks, 12B - EFT, 12B-Manual
Checks, and 12B-Payroll Warrant: warrant numbers 3057665 through 3057680,
3070642 through 3070957, 9003429 through 9003430, and 9100026 through 9100045.
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(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included
within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $9,255,936.99 ($4,423,874.38 in
check warrants and $4,832,062.61 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY
2025-2026 Budget.)
4. Item pulled by Mayor Pimentel.
5. Construction Contract Award for the Replacement of Gordon Clubhouse
HVAC System at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-14 Authorize the City Manager
to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract No. 7525 with NKS
Mechanical Contracting in the amount of $135,000 for the replacement of the Gordon
Clubhouse HVAC at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-14, and authorize an
additional $15,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted: $150,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88400 (Citywide HVAC CIP account).)
6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1682 Amending the City's
Existing Anti-Camping Ordinance to Include Certain Portions of Private Property
and to Ensure Access to Nonresidential Buildings: Waive second reading and adopt
the proposed ordinance.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
7. Construction Contract Award for the Repair of Distressed Walls and
Surfaces at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-05: Authorize the City Manager to
execute a standard Public Works Contract No. 7526 with Golden Gate Construction in
the amount of $748,980 for the Repair of Fence Posts, Distressed Walls and Surfaces
at Recreation Park at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-05, and authorize an
additional $150,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions..
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget.
Amount Budgeted: $1,200,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88421.)
8. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Debra
Reilly, APLC, DBA Reilly Workplace Investigations: Authorize the City Manager to
approve the Second Amendment to contract #6753B with Debra Reilly, APLC, DBA
Reilly Workplace Investigations for an additional $50,000 to increase the total contract
authority to $140,000 and to extend the contract expiration to December 31, 2026 to
perform confidential personnel investigations.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted: $140,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 001-507-0000-1-56214 (Professional & Technical Services).)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to
approve Consent Items 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
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MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
PULLED ITEM:
4. Construction Contract Award for the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation,
Project No. PW 24-15 Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works
Construction Contract No. 7524 with ACDD, Inc. for $92,597 for the Electric Vehicle
Charger Installation Project, Project No. PW 24-15, and authorize an additional $14,403
as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted for EV Projects in FY 2025-26: $350,000
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number: 125-511-8519-3-88110.)
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to approve
Consent Item 4.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
C. PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Resolution Adopting New Aquatics Fees: Conduct a public hearing. Adopt
Resolution No. 5578 approving Aquatic Specific Fees as part of the FY 2025-26
Master Fee Schedule.
(Fiscal Impact: The estimated fiscal impact from the proposed adoptions and changes is
additional revenue of approximately $232,000 annually. The fees will go into effect April
1, 2026.)
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.
Joe Lormans, Aquatics Manager, presented the item.
Public Input: None
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
close Public Hearing Item C 9.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
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AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5578
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW FEES FOR THE EL SEGUNDO AQUATICS
SECTION
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to
adopt revised Resolution No. 5578, providing that the fees shall be automatically
adjusted effective March 1, 2027.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
10. Updates to the Fire Division Chief and Fire Marshal Classifications: Approve
the revised classification specification and exam plan for the Fire Division Chief and Fire
Marshal positions. Adopt Resolution No. 5579 modifying the basic salary range for the
Fire Marshal.
(Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to update the classification specifications and
exam plans. An increase the Fire Marshal base salary for a full fiscal year will have a
fiscal impact of $14,783. This cost can be absorbed through salary savings as the
position has remained vacant during this fiscal year. No additional appropriation is
needed.)
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources presented the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5579
A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE BASIC SALARY RANGE FOR A FULL-TIME JOB
CLASSIFICATION
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve the revised classification specification and exam plan for the Fire
Division Chief and Fire Marshal positions and to adopt Resolution No. 5579
modifying the basic salary range for the Fire Marshal.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
11. Water and Wastewater Rate Study Request for Proposals: Authorize the
Chief Financial Officer to release a Request for Proposals for the Water and
Wastewater Rate Study.
(Fiscal Impact: The FY 2025-26 adopted budget includes $180,000 for the Water and
Wastewater Rate Study. If the bid proposals come in higher than the current budget,
additional budget appropriation would be necessary.
Amount Budgeted in FY 2025-26: $180,000
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number: 501-000-7102-5-56204 ($90,000 in Water Fund), 502-000-4301-5-
56204 ($90,000 Wastewater Fund)
Any amount unspent this fiscal year will be carried over to the next fiscal year, until the
rate study is finalized.)
Paul Chung, CFO and City Treasurer presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to release a Request for Proposals for the
Water and Wastewater Rate Study.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
12. Transfer of Administration, Investment Management, and Assets of the
City's Other Post Employment Benefits (Retiree Medical) Section 115 Trust: Adopt
Resolution No. 5580 authorizing the City Manager to move forward with the trust-to-trust
transfer. Terminate the contracts and agreements with CalPERS. Execute agreements
to transfer administration and investment management services of City’s Other Post
Employment Benefits Section 115 Trust to Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, transfer Trust
assets to Charles Schwab Trust Bank, and name Alta Trust Company as the Directed
Trustee.
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(Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact related to the recommenced action. There is
potential for enhanced financial performance due to customizable portfolios, flexibility to
adapt to changing risk models, and fund company diversity (Fidelity, Vanguard,
American Funds, BlackRock, PIMCO, etc.). Shuster Advisory Group. LLC provides ten
investment strategies that combine both active and passive (index) investment solutions
to take advantage of the optimum mix of investments from both an investment return
and cost perspective. Shuster Advisory Group. LLC will also provide a custom portfolio
at no additional cost. Lastly, there is market volatility that does not have a direct fiscal
impact, but an inherent risk associated with portfolio management.)
Paul Chung, CFO and City Treasurer, and Mark Shuster, Managing Partner & CEO of
Shuster Advisory Group, LLC presented the item.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5580
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
EMPLOYERS’ RETIREE BENEFIT TRUST (CERBT) PROGRAM AND TRANSFER OF
ASSETS TO THE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER OPEB/PENSION 115 TRUST
ADMINISTERED BY SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
adopt Resolution No. 5580 authorizing the City Manager to move forward with the
trust-to-trust transfer, terminate the contracts and agreements with CalPERS,
execute agreements to transfer administration and investment management
services of City’s Other Post Employment Benefits Section 115 Trust to Shuster
Advisory Group, LLC, transfer Trust assets to Charles Schwab Trust Bank, and
name Alta Trust Company as the Directed Trustee.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS PRESENTATION:
F. REPORTS – CITY CLERK – Wished a happy birthday to Council Member
Boyles.
G. REPORTS – COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Council Member Keldorf – Requested to include on a future agenda an item on
staff time spent on addressing Hyperion issues.
Council Member Giroux – No Report
Council Member Boyles – ABSENT
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino – Thanked Public Works staff for their efforts to facilitate
the maintenance project at Recreation Park.
Mayor Pimentel – Metro will be holding a meeting on the C Line extension on
January 23. A League of Cities Taxation Committee meeting is scheduled for
Thursday. The Council of Mayors will meet next week with the Department of the
Air Force to discuss the importance of the Los Angeles Air Force Base. There
are two upcoming Sanitation Committee meetings, one of which will address the
Clearwater Tunnel Project.
I. REPORTS – CITY ATTORNEY –Will report about new 2025 legislation at the next
Council meeting.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP – CITY MANAGER – Announced the promotion of
former ESFD Division Chief Ryan Allee to the position of El Segundo Fire Chief.
Thanked Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works and Becky Robinson,
Communications Manager, for their efforts over the weekend to ensure Vector Control
was coordinating efforts with Hyperion staff to deal with the mosquito problem, and to
keep the community updated on mitigation efforts. Reported the AQMD received 24
odor complaints and issued no notices of violation since December 15. Hyperion
conducted its semi-annual fence line assessments on December 30 and 31.
MEMORIAL: Mayor Pimentel adjourned the meeting in memory of Steve Haxton and
Ron Beltramo, two residents who recently passed.
Adjourned at 7:08 PM.
______________________________
Susan Truax, City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Agenda Heading:Consent
Item Number: B.4
TITLE:
Warrant Demand Register for December 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026
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 12C-Wire, 13A-EFT, 13A-Manual
Checks, and 13A-Payroll Warrant: warrant numbers 3057681 through 3057686,
3070958 through 3071069, 9003431 through 9003431, and 9100046 through
9100051.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the FY
2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $5,938,339.32 ($3,351,165.86 in check
warrants and $2,587,173.46 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY 2025-
2026 Budget.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code Section 37208 provides General Law cities flexibility in
how budgeted warrants, demands, and payroll are audited and ratified by their
legislative body. Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California Government Code,
warrants drawn in payments of demands are certified by the City's Chief Financial
Officer and City Manager as conforming to the authorized expenditures set forth in the
City Council adopted budget need not be audited by the City Council prior to payment,
but may be presented to the City Council at the first meeting after delivery.
In government finance, a warrant is a written order to pay that instructs a federal, state,
county, or city government treasurer to pay the warrant holder on demand or after a
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Warrant Demand Register
February 3, 2026
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specific date. Such warrants look like checks and clear through the banking system like
checks. Warrants are issued for payroll to individual employees, accounts payable to
vendors, to local governments, and to companies or individual taxpayers receiving a
refund.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Warrants Listing delineates the warrants that have been paid for the
period identified above. The Chief Financial Officer certifies that the listed warrants
were drawn in payment of demands conforming to the adopted budget and that these
demands are being presented to the City Council at its first meeting after the delivery of
the warrants.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 5: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Strategy A: Identify opportunities for new revenues, enhancement of existing revenues,
and exploration of potential funding options to support programs and projects.
PREPARED BY:
Liz Lydic, Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY:
Wei Cao, CPA, CPFO, Finance Manager
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Register 12c - Wire - summary
2. Register 13a - EFT - summary
3. Register 13a - Manual Checks - summary
4. Register 13a Payroll Warrant - summary
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Agenda Heading:Consent
Item Number: B.5
TITLE:
Contract with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. for Citywide Facilities Condition
Assessment Services
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner ESI) in the amount of $69,900 for
facility assessment services of fourteen (14) City facilities and authorize an
additional $10,000 for contingency.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Budgeted: $150,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number: 001-511-4101-7-56204
BACKGROUND:
The City of El Segundo last performed a comprehensive citywide Facilities Condition
Assessment (FCA) in 2019. Since then, Public Works has made significant progress
towards upgrading and maintaining these facilities by utilizing the 2019 FCA data
alongside community feedback. While the initial assessment was instrumental in
providing a clear plan for facility improvements, an update is now needed to ensure
capital planning remains aligned with needed improvements. Further, it is essential to
have updated cost estimates for these improvements.
On July 28, 2025, City staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for facility
assessment services for fourteen (14) City-owned facilities. The scope of work included:
1. A "Facilities Condition Assessment Report" detailing conditions and generating a
Facilities Condition Index (FCI). The FCI indicates the physical condition of a
building by comparing the repair costs to replacement value.
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2. A Short-Term Prioritized Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for next five years
3. A Long-Term Prioritized CIP for the next 10 years
The assessments will include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
1. Site evaluations and documentation of the condition of existing facilities.
2. Investigation reports of buildings including structural, architectural analysis, ADA
accessibility, fire/life, safety, Mechanical & Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
conditions, energy, environmental, and roofing systems.
3. Interviews with key City staff, including facility maintenance personnel and
reviews of available as-built documents, existing studies, operations and
maintenance records.
4. Generation of a prioritized list of deficiencies and recommended renovations,
including estimated costs to remedy deficiencies and/or restore facilities to
current code requirements.
5. Provision of a cost estimate to replace the facility and generate a Facilities
Condition Index (FCI) to compare the renovation cost versus replacement.
DISCUSSION:
On September 10, 2025, the City Clerk’s office received four qualified proposals from
facility assessment firms as follows:
1. Roth Integrated Asset Management Strategies (Roth IAMS)
2. Bureau Veritas
3. Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner ESI)
4. AtkinsRealis
The firms’ proposals were evaluated and ranked based on consultant qualifications and
expertise, quality of proposed services, and the extent to which the services meet the
City’s needs. AtkinsRealis and Partner ESI were ranked the top two firms and were
invited to be interviewed by Public Works staff. Partner ESI was ultimately selected as
the top-ranked firm based upon their superior qualifications and their competitively
priced proposal.
Staff respectfully recommends City Council approve the selection of Partner ESI. With
City Council authorization, the selected firm can begin the assessment process in
February 2026, starting with staff interviews and documentation review, with final
reports anticipated by June 2026.
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CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 1: Develop and Maintain Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Strategy A: Seek opportunities to implement and expedite the projects in the Capital
Improvement Program and ensure that City-owned infrastructure is well maintained,
including streets, entryways, and facilities.
Goal 2: Optimize Community Safety and Preparedness
Strategy C: Protect and prepare the El Segundo community and staff for any
emergency, disaster, or environmental violation.
PREPARED BY:
Eric Brown, Associate Engineer
REVIEWED BY:
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Partner ESI Proposal
2. Partner ESI Cost Estimate
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is pleased to submit our proposal for the City of El Segundo’s 2025 Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) RFP No. 25-03. Our submission reflects a comprehensive, data-driven approach to evaluating the condition of 14 key municipal facilities, with the goal of supporting the City’s capital planning, maintenance prioritization, and long-term infrastructure investment strategy.
Approach & Methodology
Our team will conduct thorough site evaluations, non-destructive testing, and stakeholder interviews to assess architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ADA, fire/life safety, energy efficiency, and environmental systems. We will integrate findings from the City’s 2019 FCA and completed projects to produce updated, facility-specific reports. Each facility will be assigned a Facilities Condition Index (FCI), and we will provide cost estimates for both renovation and replacement scenarios. Deliverables will include:
• Individual FCA reports for each facility
• A 5-year urgent-priority Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• A 10-year long-term prioritized CIP
• Funding mechanism recommendations
• Draft and final presentations to City staff
Our team uses established project and workforce management software, project management processes, and quality assurance/quality control procedures, with oversight and review by experienced senior level personnel and managers, which are detailed in Section 8-Project Understanding and Approach.
Proposal Highlights
Our proposal addresses all required components outlined in Section 3 of the RFP, including a detailed cost proposal, and a full response to the Scope of Services. We have also identified potential challenges unique to this assessment and outlined mitigation strategies based on our experience with similar projects. Partner’s team of licensed engineers and certified specialists will also perform a basic energy review to assess energy efficiency and provide a high-level estimate of the economic viability of potential energy cost savings measures for the building’s primary MEP systems and envelope. The review will include an overview of annual baseline energy usage, identified energy efficiency measures, a review of applicable energy codes, and a summary table presenting order-of-magnitude savings and costs. Findings will be documented in a standalone report.
Experience
Partner was incorporated in the City of Torrance in 2006, and a local business enterprise (LBE) in Los Angeles County, with 1,500 employees, 300+ in California and still growing, with a proven track record of delivering more than 12,000 condition assessments and capital planning services across California in the last 5 years, with an average of 2,400+ annually, which includes a wide variety of structures and property types and sizes and capital planning services. To date, Partner has completed more than 2,500 ASHRAE Level 1 studies, 4,500 ASHRAE Level 2 studies, 90 ASHRAE Level 3 and RCx projects, and over 1,000 additional energy program–related studies. We have provided various multidisciplinary engineering services to 70 California public agencies (city, county, and housing authorities) and hundreds of other private corporations, lenders, developers, commercial real estate investors, nonprofit and religious organizations across the state, so we are very familiar with governmental requirements and processes. Many of our condition assessments have also included additional services, such as energy surveys, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire life safety (MEP/FLS) evaluations, accessibility or ADA assessments, structural investigations,
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and roof assessments. Our multidisciplinary team has extensive experience in building sciences, environmental consulting, and municipal infrastructure assessments. We bring deep familiarity with California building codes, ADA compliance, and environmental safety standards. We are a full-service environmental and engineering consulting company offering multidisciplinary services in engineering and environmental services including Environmental Health & Safety and Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Remediation, Energy and Sustainability Consulting, Construction Services, Construction Risk Management, Geotechnical Investigation, Industrial Hygiene, Land Surveying and Mapping, and Zoning Services.
Staffing
Our proposed key personnel include seasoned professionals with expertise in architecture, engineering, environmental science, and project management. Our key team members have between 10- to 30 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry and also performed projects prior to joining Partner, in California and throughout the country for both public and private clients. Each team member’s resume is included, detailing their qualifications, certifications, and relevant experience. Michael LaFalce, Jr., a registered architect and our Managing Director for Facility Conditions Assessments with 20+ years of experience in engineering consulting, will serve as the primary point of contact for contract management and overall program management, along with Gary Cohn, a licensed architect in California and long-time resident with 30+ years in the consulting field and industry experience in condition assessments and in-depth local area knowledge, will serve as the alternate point of contact and oversight of the project manager and assessor team. We provided short bios with experience and training highlights, along with full resumes in Appendix A.
Summary
Partner is an established leader in property assessments, with deep experience delivering mission critical information to clients, through notifications, an optional online client portal, emails, and conversations with experts. Kick-off meetings and regular training will keep all stakeholders aligned, reducing miscommunication and keeping projects on time. Partner is a national leader in condition assessments, with a California-based staff of experts managing a high volume of projects across all property types, including office buildings, mixed-use, parks and recreational facilities, medical facilities, multifamily, and many more. These expert-backed services are also integrated with other Partner offerings like environmental, survey, zoning, and appraisal services, allowing Partner to uniquely offer “one-stop shop” in-house multidisciplinary services in addition to the requested services.
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Facility Needs and Utilization
During our assessment, Partner will conduct interviews and make observations to better understand how each facility is being utilized. Partner will include an opinion of whether it is over or underutilized in their condition assessment reports.
ENERGY REVIEW
Partner’s team of licensed engineers and certified specialists will perform a basic energy review to assess energy efficiency and provide a high-level estimate of the economic viability of potential energy cost savings measures for the building’s primary MEP systems and envelope. The review will include an overview of annual baseline energy usage, identified energy efficiency measures, a review of applicable energy codes, and a summary table presenting order-of-magnitude savings and costs. Findings will be documented in a standalone report.
Scope of Work
• Review readily available utility data from the main electric and gas meters serving the building and establish an annual energy usage baseline. Compare usage per square foot with industry benchmarks for similar buildings.
• Conduct a basic site visit, interview a knowledgeable on-site representative, and review relevant data provided by others, including the FCA report, as it relates to energy efficiency.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities for MEP equipment and building envelope elements that are inefficient, in poor condition, deficient, or near the end of their useful life.
• Provide a cursory payback analysis using order-of-magnitude estimates of energy savings and implementation costs. Consider incremental costs for replacing end-of-life equipment with high-efficiency systems versus like-for-like replacements that meet minimum mandatory and prescriptive City and State code requirements.
• Review compliance with applicable energy codes and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Summarize all findings in a single energy efficiency report, including an energy usage baseline, identified measures, an energy code compliance review, and a summary table of estimated savings and costs.
Exclusions This scope does not include comprehensive energy audits per ASHRAE Levels 1, 2, or 3; carbon/greenhouse gas assessments; reduction analyses; electrification studies; or feasibility studies for electric vehicle charging or photovoltaic systems. These services can be provided as an additional scope upon client request.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND FOCUS ON CLIENT SERVICE
Partner uses the following methods to optimally manage projects and staffing assignments:
Anticipating, Addressing, and Resolving Challenges. Our Contract Manager (CM), Project Manager (PM), and Technical Leads discuss the scope, project sites, staffing, and potential issues initially at contract start and during the project by holding regular weekly status meetings to discuss staffing assignments and any other project details before initiation and communication with the City’s Project Manager per a predetermined schedule to check in on-site status, any complications, and notice to proceed. In this manner, we can identify any potential issues before they occur—ensuring that we meet your expectations for quality and on-time delivery.
Managing Multiple Task Assignments. Partner routinely manages large assessment portfolios (>100 sites) at a time. Our internal proprietary project management software, PLINK, allows us to assign staff, monitor deliverables, and ensure on-time delivery of our reports. Partner uses the combination of the collaboration of our CM, PM, and Technical Leads, and PLINK to ensure projects are staffed to meet project timelines. This system allows us to quickly identify the availability of our project staff and schedules and serves as a workflow management system for all team members. Essential to managing the project flow is having the roles systematically assigned, integrated, and tracked. In addition, this project method successfully binds the team together, helps with assigning and synchronizing tasks, and provides up-to-date project performance rating information on individual staff members. This method is critical for the execution of
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assessments on large, multi-property portfolios on timely schedules. Partner has a proven track record with blanket contract agreements where completing multi-site projects or portfolios under tight schedules is the norm.
Providing Expedited Services on Requests for Proposals and Deliverables. Partner routinely provides proposals for our clients under our current on-call contracts within 24 hours of request. Reports are often submitted before the requested due date. The Partner team for this effort will be dedicated to completing the project in the timeframe agreed upon between City and the PM. That said, we will dedicate 100% of efforts to meet the City’s goals. Partner is committed to meeting our customer’s requirements for quick or expedited turn-around time for reports and deliverables. We track all phases of a project, budget, and timeliness. All team members can access the status of a project and see pending project tasks. Our system notifies our team of pending deliverables and have found that this system has significantly improved on-time delivery for our customers. Each report and invoice are carefully reviewed with information verified by our PM or Project Lead. We consider ourselves your eyes and ears on the ground and commit to provide regular status reports.
Providing Quick Response Times to Inquiries. Partner’s customer service model is to respond to customer phone calls or emails within 2 hours and 24 hours for proposal requests. Our CM, PM, and technical resources are all prepared to respond and answer your questions. Because of this deep bench of resources, we can address project-specific questions and share solutions. The location of our Torrance office also allows for rapid or same day response to onsite project needs. We have a deep bench of assessor staff based within an hour of El Segundo to respond quickly to your facilities.
Prioritizing Staffing in Relation to Importance of Assigned Projects and Schedule Requirements. Partner’s priority for staffing is to identify professionals with the skills and experience that best match the project assignment. Our internal project management software PLINK tracks our staff skills, experience, and availability, ensuring the right person is staffed for your project. With our local team of 80 experienced professionals in Torrance, Partner can quickly assign our best resources for immediate response and for longer-term project requirements. Project scheduling begins with the needs of the City, project scope of services, health & safety requirements, and the principles of our internal communication protocol.
Project Timeline
Partner is fully committed to the timely and successful delivery of all project deliverables. We pride ourselves on providing highly responsive, quality customer service to all clients through the dedication of our entire Project Team. This time schedule represents our best professional estimate for the requested scope of work. However, we recognize that project requirements and timelines may change due to weather impacts in the region and holidays. Partner is committed to working with the City to adjust and customize a flexible project timeline on request.
Our approach to our practice is one of communication, technical excellence, and problem solving, and we invest heavily, ensuring our clients receive the best quality product and service. Building and maintaining excellent working relationships is a critical part of our approach to services, and as a testimony to this, we enjoy long-term relationships with most of our client base. Customer service is monitored as part of Partner's standard quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) process, through client satisfaction evaluations and internal project team reviews.
Project Milestones Task Tentative Dates Project Award To Be Determined
Project Scheduling and Staffing Assignments 10 business days after signed agreement received.
Conduct Site Assessment One week Submit Site Visit Debrief 48 hours after Site Visit
Submit Draft Report and Opinions of Costs 25 business days after each site visit completed.
Client to Review and Provide Comments One week Partner reviews comments and revises reports to Final One week
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City of El Segundo Public Works
2025 Facilities Condition Assessment | RFP No. 25-03
Received 01-07-2026
Partner ESI - Updated Cost Proposal
Name Address Age AREA TOTAL ALL
SCOPES
HILLTOP POOL MARYLAND AND
GRAND 1970 760 $2,975
Water Yard 400 Lomita St 1966 8,680 $6,550
REC PARK MAIN COMPLEX / CHECKOUT BLDG 300 EAST PINE 1980 2,016 $2,975
MAINTENANCE YARD / WAREHOUSE STORAGE 150 ILLINOIS ST 1983 4,320 $2,975
MAINTENANCE YARD / ADMIN BLDG 150 ILLINOIS ST 1983 7,000 $2,975
REC PARK MAIN COMPLEX / JOSLYN
RECREATION CTR 300 EAST PINE 1955 7,010 $3,775
MAINTENANCE YARD / VEHICLE STORAGE 150 ILLINOIS ST 1983 8,814 $2,975
REC PARK MAIN COMPLEX / CLUBHOUSE 300 EAST PINE 1957 11,623 $5,900
FIRE STATION NO. 2 2261 MARIPOSA VE 2009 13,959 $5,900
MAINTENANCE YARD / MAINT SHOP 150 ILLINOIS ST 1983 17,170 $4,350
FIRE STATION NO. 1 314 MAIN ST 1961 17,800 $5,900
CITY HALL 350 MAIN ST 1955 / 1977 27,961 $7,550
LIBRARY 111 WEST MARIPOSA 1948 / 1963 /
1991 31,275 $7,550
POLICE STATION AND COMMUNICATION CTR 348 MAIN ST 1978 / 2000 32,868 $7,550
191,256 $69,900
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Agenda Heading:Staff Presentations
Item Number: D.6
TITLE:
Discussion of City of El Segundo's Participation in the South Bay Regional Housing
Trust and Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Discuss joining the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, a joint powers authority.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the City as a member of the Trust and authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Joint Powers Agreement on the City's behalf.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with approving the South Bay Regional
Housing Trust Joint Powers Agreement. If determined necessary and approved by its
Board of Directors in the future, membership dues may be required.
BACKGROUND:
As part of a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 project funded through SCAG,
the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been working on the
development of a South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT). If formed, the SBRHT
would help fund the development and construction of affordable housing units in
member cities only for development projects that are supported by the city in which they
are proposed. Although the SBCCOG is leading the early feasibility work, the SBRHT
would be a separate joint powers authority with its own Board of Directors. Four cities
would have to approve the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the SBRHT to form. The
SBRHT is expressly authorized by state law (Gov. Code section 6539.9).
Over the past year, the SBCCOG’s consultant, CivicHome, has been developing a
SBRHT strategic plan, JPA, staffing plan, budget, and potential programs for the
SBRHT Board to consider adopting when formed. A strategic plan advisory committee
consisting of SBCCOG Board members, city staff, and housing experts/affordable
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housing developers provided input over a series of four meetings throughout the
process. CivicHome presented an update to the SBCCOG Board at its October 2025
meeting and to the South Bay City Managers group on November 19th.
At its meeting on November 20, 2025, the SBCCOG Board of Directors voted to
recommend member agencies move forward with the formation of the SBRHT. A
representative from the SBCCOG will attend the meeting to assist in presenting this
item.
DISCUSSION:
Since the SBCCOG began working on the SBRHT, more information about funding
coming to the South Bay through Measure A has become available. In particular, the
SBCCOG will be receiving approximately $7.3 million annually through Los Angeles
County Housing Solutions Agency's (LACAHSA’s) Measure A funded “Production,
Preservation, and Ownership (PPO)” program. LACAHSA also has agency matching
funds that may be available and could increase that amount to around $14 million.
Additionally, these funds along with other Measure A funding, could be used to offset
most or all the SBRHT administrative costs, particularly during the startup period.
As SBCCOG staff began exploring opportunities to use the PPO funds while the
SBRHT was being considered, it became evident that the SBCCOG is limited in its use
of those funds in ways that the SBRHT would not be. Primarily, the SBCCOG is not
allowed to make or develop loans, so all allocations of PPO funds made by the
SBCCOG would have to be in the form of grants or rental/operating subsidies. These
funds would be given out to a project and never return for additional use. The SBRHT
would have lending authority and could also provide soft development loans,
construction/pre-development loans, preservation/acquisition stakes, master leasing,
and direct service/homebuyer assistance programs. These approaches would be
revenue generating and allow for these public dollars to come back to the trust over
time and be reprogrammed to maximize their use. The San Gabriel Valley’s regional
housing trust (formed several years ago) is generating over $230,000 annually in
interest and loan fee revenue.
Although there will be administrative costs to operate the SBRHT, SBCCOG staff
believes that most or all those costs could be covered through administrative dollars
available through LACAHSA programs. This would allow for the SBRHT to offer low to
no membership fees, particularly during the first year or two as the organization gets
formed. Orange County and Gateway Cities trusts have also started with little or no
membership fees and have been able to offset them through administrative funding
received through grants and other funding going into their trusts. It is important to note,
however, that whether there will be membership costs for the SBRHT after the first year
will be determined by the Trust's Board of Directors, not the SBCCOG. For the first year,
start-up costs can be covered completely with the LACAHSA funds that the SBCCOG
has received with SBCCOG Board approval.
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If the SBRHT is not formed and the SBCCOG ultimately provides grants using PPO
funds, many administrative costs will still be incurred. For example, the SBCCOG will
still be required to hire consultant experts to evaluate and vet the housing developments
seeking grant funding. These costs are practically unavoidable but are covered through
Measure A funding.
Pending Legislation to Modify SBRHT
SBCCOG staff has been working with SBCCOG Legal Counsel and Senator Allen’s
office to explore amendments to the initial SBRHT formation legislation. Although
modeled off legislation for other trusts such as the one in San Gabriel Valley (SB 1444),
several items have been reevaluated since passage of that bill. The amendments being
sought include:
• Removing the SBCCOG from involvement in determining the number of SBRHT
Board of Directors, their selection, and the responsibility for filling vacancies.
• Adding language to provide flexibility for the SBRHT Board to determine when
they choose their chair and vice-chair.
• Addition of the ability to fund the development and construction of moderate-
income housing.
• Allowing member agencies to appoint non-elected officials for SBRHT Board
alternates
Currently, SB 1444 requires the SBRHT Board (regardless of delegate or alternate
status) to be a mayor, council member, or LA County Supervisor of the member agency.
Several SBCCOG Board members suggested that non-elected officials be allowed to be
alternate SBRHT Board members if the city so designates. The Clean Power Alliance
and other similar boards use this approach effectively, especially since long
deliberations often limit council members’ availability for other critical duties.
When a bill to revise SB 1444 is drafted, the SBCCOG will be soliciting support letters
from South Bay cities to encourage the Legislature to approve these changes. Despite
these pending changes, the SBCCOG Board of Directors recommends approval of the
SBRHT JPA with its current language and would recommend SBRHT members amend
the JPA in the future after any SB 1444 revisions are enacted. The current JPA is
written to follow the current SB 1444 language and was developed by the South Bay
City Managers working group and SBCCOG Legal Counsel Michael Jenkins.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 5: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Strategy D: Implement community planning, land use, and enforcement policies that
encourage growth while preserving El Segundo's quality of life and small-town
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character.
PREPARED BY:
Michael Allen, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY:
Michael Allen, Community Development Director
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. SBRHT JPA Strategic Plan Summary Presentation
2. LACAHSA Funding & SBCCOG vs. SBRHT Presentation
3. Proposed Resolution
4. Exhibit A - SBRHT Joint Powers Agreement as of 01.26.26
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SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW
&
JPA SUMMARY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•Mission Statement
•To empower South Bay cities with flexible funding,
strategic guidance, and technical assistance that advance
local housing priorities, expand housing opportunity, and
support the development and preservation of affordable
and supportive housing across the region.
•Vision Statement
•A South Bay region collaborating to expand housing
opportunities through innovation, strategic partnerships,
and coordinated Trust resources—supporting access to
diverse housing choices that strengthen community
stability and economic vitality.
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•Governance Board
•One Trust Board Director from each
member city + Two Trust Board
Directors representing housing experts.
•Trust Staff
•Option 1: SBCCOG Employees
•Option 2: Contracted Consulting Firm
•Organization Chart
•Advisory Committee Framework
•Purpose and Role
•Membership Composition
•Meeting frequency and output
•Benefits to the Trust
GOVERNANCE, TRUST STAFF, AND
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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TRUST FORMATION & IMPLEMENTATION
GOALS
1.Secure initial capital funding commitments.
2.Establish transparent, accountable, and sustainable governance.
3.Promote regional collaborative and shared solutions.
4.Strengthen local capacity through technical assistance.
5.Establish performance metrics and evaluation tools.
6.Building the Trust’s brand and demonstrating early impact.
7.Design and launch housing funding programs
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SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
DRAFT JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT
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INTRODUCTION
•2022 Legislation added to the CA Government Code section 6539.9 authorizing
the creation of the South Bay Regional Housing Trust.
•Purpose: Receive and leverage public and private funding for planning and
construction of housing of all types and tenures for persons and families of
Extremely-Low, Very-Low, and Low-Income.
•Term –The Effective Date of the JPA will be the date of approval by the fourth
city to join the Trust.
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LIMITATION ON POWERS
•Regulate land use within the jurisdiction of any of the Parties;
•Levy, or advocate or incentivize the levying of, an exaction, including an impact fee, charge, dedication,
reservation or tax assessment, as a condition of approving the funding for or approval of a development
project;
•Require or incentivize inclusionary zoning requirements;
•Require the Parties to dedicate or assign funding for any SBRHT obligations or programs;
•Fund or approve a housing project or program that is not supported by the governing body of the
jurisdiction (a city or the county) in which the proposed project is sited;
•Require the Parties to accept or provide any number of housing units as a prerequisite to joining or
remaining a member of SBRHT; and
•Affect the individual power of each Party separately to implement affordable housing projects and
programs generated within its jurisdictional boundaries.
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TERMS OF THE JPA
•One elected official from each Trust member City, appointed by that City Council + Two
Housing Experts appointed by the City Managers Committee.
•Withdrawal –anytime with written notice and executed copy of city resolution subject to
notice received at least 90 days prior to start of fiscal year and payment of any
administrative fees.
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LACAHSA
•SGV and Gateway formed their Housing Trust first, and then
incorporated LACAHSA funds into their Trust
2020/2023 2025
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SBCCOG LACAHSA
•SBCCOG has received LACAHSA funding and is
contemplating a Housing Trust
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LACAHSA Product Portfolio:
•Grants
•Soft Development Loans (revenue generating)
•Construction/Pre-Development Loans (revenue generating)
•Preservation Acquisition/Equity stakes (revenue generating)
•Master Leasing
•Rental or Operating Subsidies
•Direct Service - Homebuyer Assistance (revenue generating)
Activities in Red may not be possible under SBCCOG current authority –
handicapping our ability to maximize our LACAHSA funding
However, they would be possible under a Housing Trust
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•SGV Housing Trust is generating
over $230,000 a year in Interest and
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•Their Revolving Loan Fund will
receive its first loan repayment,
allowing their Trust to recycle those
funds to another project
•We can achieve similar results
with our LACAHSA funds, but
need a Housing Trust in order
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If cities have no development opportunities, there are other
ways to participate in LACAHSA PPO Funds + Housing Trust
▪Preservation of existing affordable housing
▪Master Leasing
▪Rent or Operating Subsidies
▪First Time Homebuyer Assistance
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Evictions
•No city is immune to financial stress that
constituents face, whether they are renters
or homeowners
•Evictions are one pathway into
homelessness
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• SBCCOG issued soft notice of funding
availability in September – sent to all cities
•Hawthorne and Inglewood may have viable
projects – currently being evaluated projects
totaling 120 units
•Other cities have reached out to discuss
interest in developing opportunities
•SBCCOG will be developing programs,
funding criteria, and documentation
requirements for the evaluation
This activity
is similar to a
housing trust
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•Without a Housing Trust - Hawthorne and Inglewood – may be limited in how
we can help them
•Will encourage those cities to also apply for LACAHSA agency funds
•Option to wait for the Trust when a loan or other more complicated
arrangement could be done – COG can only grant
•Recommendation to come back at a future meeting
•In order to maximize our LACAHSA funding – consider moving all LACAHSA
Production, Preservation, and Ownership activities into the SBCCOG Housing
Trust JPA
SBCCOG LACAHSA
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LACAHSA Production, Preservation, and Ownership
•IF HOUSING TRUST
•Housing Trust could work directly with developers on behalf of cities
(pertinent for small cities)
•Developers would know to come to a Trust
•Cities must approve all projects funded by the Trust in their city
•Benefits for all cities on LACAHSA projects
•Need to increase staffing and hire consultants
•NO HOUSING TRUST
•Cannot implement full LACAHSA Portfolio (Loans, Acquisitions, Ownership..)
•Work directly with cities, but not work with developers on behalf of cities
•LACAHSA would still benefit all cities
•Would still need to increase staffing and hire consultants
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Information You Need to Know to Decide
Questions?
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE SOUTH BAY
REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST (SBRHT) AND APPROVING THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo (“City”) is a municipality duly organized and
existing under the Constitution and the laws of the State of California;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq., the
City is authorized to enter into an agreement with one or more other public agencies to
jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties and to create an agency or
entity which is separate from the parties to the agreement to administer the agreement;
WHEREAS, as part of a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 project funded
through SCAG, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been
working on the development of a joint powers authority to fund housing to assist the
homeless population and persons and families of extremely low, very low, and low
income;
WHEREAS, in 2023, SB 1444 was adopted, authorizing such a joint powers
authority to be known as the “South Bay Regional Housing Trust” (Gov. Code § 6539.9);
WHEREAS, the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) will help fund the
development and construction of affordable housing units in member cities only for
development projects that are supported by the city in which they are proposed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a joint powers agreement for the
purpose of joining the SBRHT, to provide funding for affordable housing developments
and construction, and to help meet housing needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds and declares that the actions authorized
hereby constitute and are with respect to public affairs of the City, and that the statements,
findings and determinations of the City set forth in the recitals above and of the documents
approved herein are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Authorization. The City Manager or designee is authorized on behalf of the
City, to execute the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the South Bay Regional Housing
Trust (“Agreement”), attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this
reference. The City Manager or designee is further authorized to take any actions needed
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to effectuate this Resolution and to direct the performance of the City’s obligations under
the Agreement.
SECTION 3: Membership. The participation of the City as a member in the SBRHT is
hereby approved.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the
provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 5: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic
signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will
be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 6: Signature Authority. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to
affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City
of El Segundo, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest
thereto.
SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption
and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
SECTION 8: City Clerk Direction. The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption
of this Resolution, enter it in the City's book of original Resolutions, and make a record of
this action in the meeting's minutes.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of February, 2026.
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Chris Pimentel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Truax, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
of the
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
THIS JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this day
of , 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the public agencies listed in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (each a “Party” and, collectively,
the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A. The Parties are authorized to and have a strong interest in promoting the health, safety,
and welfare of the residents within their geographic boundaries.
B. The Parties acknowledge that the State has declared the existence of a shortage of
affordable housing.
C. The Parties find it in their mutual interest to increase the availability of affordable housing,
workforce housing and supportive housing and to reduce homelessness in a coordinated
manner on a regional level.
D. An adequate supply of housing throughout the South Bay subregion will provide social
and economic benefits to residents and taxpayers of the Parties.
E. California Government Code section 6500 et seq. (“Joint Exercise of Powers Act” or “Act”)
permits two or more public agencies to create joint powers authorities for the purposes
cited herein and permits the agencies to exercise jointly any power that the public
agencies could exercise separately, and further grants certain additional powers to such
joint powers authorities.
F. The Parties find that each of them has the individual power to implement the housing
projects contemplated by this Agreement making them eligible under the Act to enter into
this Agreement.
G. In 2022, the Act was amended by the addition of California Government Code section
6539.9, which expressly authorizes the creation of a South Bay Regional Housing Trust
by way of approval of this Agreement in order to promote public-private partnerships,
nonprofit collaborations and otherwise to fund housing to assist the homeless population
and persons and families of extremely low, very low, and low income as defined in Section
50093 of the California Health and Safety Code within the South Bay subregion.
H. This Agreement shall not be interpreted to limit any Party’s authority over land use decision
making or otherwise limit their respective sovereign powers within their respective
jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, the Parties
agree as follows:
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Section 1. Creation and Purpose.
(a) Creation of SBRHT. Pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, including Government
Code section 6539.9, there is hereby created a public entity to be known as the “South
Bay Regional Housing Trust” (“SBRHT”). Pursuant to Section 6503.5 of the California
Government Code, SBRHT shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Parties
and shall administer this Agreement.
(b) Purpose. This Agreement is made pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act for the
purpose of creating the SBRHT as a public entity separate from the Parties to exercise
common powers with respect to receiving and leveraging public and private financing and
funds for the planning and construction of housing of all types and tenures for persons
and families of extremely low-, very low-, and low- income, as defined in Section 50093 of
the Health and Safety Code, including, but not limited to, permanent supportive housing.
The purpose of this Agreement shall be accomplished, and common powers exercised in
the manner set forth in this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall
preclude any Party from establishing, maintaining, or providing social programs or
services to its respective residents as it deems proper and necessary.
Section 2. Term and Termination
(a) Term. This Agreement shall become effective, and SBRHT shall come into existence,
upon the approval of this Agreement by the governing bodies of four eligible Parties. The
Effective Date will be the date of approval by the fourth Party. This Agreement shall
thereafter continue in full force and effect until terminated pursuant to subdivision (b) of
this section.
(b) Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by agreement of a majority vote of the
Parties. Upon termination of this Agreement, SBRHT shall be dissolved and, after
payment of or provision for payment of all liabilities, the assets of SBRHT shall be
distributed to the Parties in proportion to the contributions of each Party to SBRHT and
the amounts paid by each Party in connection with SBRHT’s activities.
Section 3. Powers and Duties of SBRHT.
(a) General Powers. SBRHT shall have all the powers common to the Parties to this
Agreement necessary or convenient, specified, or implied, to accomplish the purpose of
this Agreement as set forth in Section 1, subject to the restrictions set forth in this Section
3, subdivision (c) below. Said powers shall be exercised in the manner provided in the
Joint Exercise of Powers Act, including without limitation all powers set forth in
Government Code section 6539.9, and, except as expressly set forth herein, subject only
to such restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed upon the
City of Torrance, a municipal corporation of the State of California, in the exercise of similar
powers.
(b) Specific Powers. Without limiting the generality of the powers conferred in subdivision (a)
of this Section 3, SBRHT is hereby authorized, in its own name, to do all of the acts
necessary or convenient to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement and
the full exercise of the powers conferred in subdivision (a) of this Section 3, including but
not limited to the following:
1. to make and enter into contracts;
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2. to hire employees or contract for staff assistance, including but not limited to
contracting with other public agencies;
3. to sue and be sued in its own name;
4. to apply for, accept, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aids from any agency
of the United States of America, the State of California, Los Angeles County, a Party
to this Agreement, or any other agency providing funding related to the purposes of
this Agreement;
5. to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to Section 6505.5 of the Joint Exercise
of Powers Act that is not required for the immediate necessities of SBRHT, as SBRHT
determines is advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local
agencies, pursuant to Section 53601 of the California Government Code;
6. to apply for letters of credit or other forms of financial guarantees in order to enter into
agreements in connection therewith;
7. to incur and discharge debts, liabilities, and obligations, subject to the limitations set
forth in this Agreement and to the extent permitted by law;
8. to assume ownership of affordability covenants governing a property from another
entity in order to preserve the units as affordable;
9. to engage the services of private consultants to render professional and technical
assistance and advice in carrying out the purposes of this Agreement;
10. to employ and compensate legal counsel determined appropriate by SBRHT in
carrying out the purposes of this Agreement;
11. to contract for engineering, construction, architectural, accounting, environmental,
land use, or other services determined necessary or convenient by SBRHT in
connection with the accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement;
12. for the purposes of enforcing affordable housing covenants or holding security
interests for loans, to take title to, and transfer, sell by installment sale or otherwise,
lands, structures, real or personal property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises,
easements, and other interests in real or personal property which SBRHT determines
are necessary or convenient in connection with the accomplishment of the purposes
of this Agreement;
13. for the purposes of renting space for SBRHT to operate, to lease to, and to lease from,
a Party or any other person or entity, lands, structures, real or personal property, rights,
rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other interests in real or personal property
which SBRHT determines are necessary or convenient in connection with the
accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement;
14. to solicit charitable contributions from private sources;
15. to acquire, hold or dispose of property, contributions and donations of property, funds,
services and other forms of assistance from persons, firms, corporations and
government entities;
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16. to partner with Parties on funding solicitations and other opportunities for the purposes
set forth in this Agreement, including but not limited to jointly exercising powers with a
Party pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act;
17. to authorize and issue bonds, certificates of participation, or any other debt instrument
repayable from funds and financing received and pledged by the SBRHT.
18. to propose amendments to this Agreement;
19. to the extent not herein specifically provided for, to exercise any and all other powers
as may be provided for SBRHT in the Joint Exercise of Powers Act or any other
applicable law; and
20. to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement.
(c) Limitation on Powers. This Agreement does not authorize SBRHT do any of the following:
1. Regulate land use within the jurisdiction of any of the Parties;
2. Levy, or advocate or incentivize the levying of, an exaction, including an impact fee,
charge, dedication, reservation or tax assessment, as a condition of approving the
funding for or approval of a development project;
3. Require or incentivize inclusionary zoning requirements;
4. Require the Parties to dedicate or assign funding for any SBRHT obligations or
programs;
5. Fund or approve a housing project or program that is not supported by the governing
body of the jurisdiction (a city or the county) in which the proposed project is sited;
6. Require the Parties to accept or provide any number of housing units as a prerequisite
to joining or remaining a member of SBRHT; and
7. Affect the individual power of each Party separately to implement affordable housing
projects and programs generated within its jurisdictional boundaries.
Section 4. Members
The members of SBRHT shall be the Parties to this Agreement, and such other public agencies
as may join SBRHT after execution of this Agreement. New members may join on the terms and
conditions set forth in Section 10 hereof. Only the County of Los Angeles and cities within the
jurisdiction of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments may be a Party to this Agreement
and a member of SBRHT. The SBRHT bylaws may provide for affiliate memberships or other
categories of membership for eligible entities which do not want to be full members.
Section 5. Board of Directors
(a) Selection of Directors. SBRHT shall be governed by a Board of Directors selected as
follows:
1. One elected official from each Party to this Agreement, appointed by that Party’s
governing body and ratified by the governing board of the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments. Each Party may also appoint one of its elected officials as an Alternate
Director, who may serve in the absence of the Party’s appointed Director. The elected
official from the County of Los Angeles must be from a Board of Supervisors District
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that is located wholly or partially within the territory of the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments.
2. Two Directors that are experts in homelessness or housing policy appointed by the
South Bay Cities Council of Governments City Managers Committee and ratified by
the governing board of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments .
(b) Board Powers. Subject to the limitations of this Agreement and the laws of the State of
California, the powers of SBRHT shall be vested in and exercised by, and its property and
its affairs administered by, the Board of Directors.
(c) Advisory Bodies. The Board of Directors may appoint advisory bodies that may include
such persons as are designated by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall
adopt bylaws that govern the appointment of advisory bodies should it determine in its
discretion to appoint such advisory bodies.
(d) Compensation. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be
entitled to reimbursement for any expenses actually incurred in connection with serving
as Director; provided such expenses have been previously approved by the Board of
Directors and incurred in accordance with any SBRHT policies or procedures governing
the same.
(e) Term. Members of the Board shall serve for a two-year term. There is no limit to the
number of consecutive terms members may serve. In the event of a vacancy, the Party
whose appointee has vacated the position shall appoint a replacement within 60 days of
the effective date of the vacancy, subject to ratification by the governing board of the South
Bay Cities Council of Governments. The replacement will serve out the remainder of the
term of the Director that they replaced. The two Directors that are experts in homelessness
or housing policy may be removed with or without cause at any time by a majority vote of
the Board of Directors.
(f) Meetings of the Board of Directors.
1. Call, Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board of Directors, including
without limitation, regular, adjourned regular, special meetings and adjourned special
meetings, shall be called, noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the
provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections 54950 et seq.
2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such
dates and times as the Board may fix by resolution from time to time. If any day so
fixed for a regular meeting shall fall upon a legal holiday, then such regular meeting
shall be held on the next succeeding business day at the same hour, unless otherwise
determined by the Board. No notice of any regular meeting of the Board of Directors
need be given to the individual Directors.
3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held whenever
called by the Chairperson of the Board or by a majority of the Directors. Notice of
special meetings shall be provided to all Parties.
4. Quorum. A majority of the seated members of the Board of Directors shall constitute
a quorum at any meeting of the Board except that less than a quorum may adjourn a
meeting to another time and place. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement,
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actions and decisions of the Board of Directors may be taken by a majority of the
quorum present at any meeting.
5. Minutes. The Board of Directors shall cause minutes of all regular, adjourned regular,
and special meetings to be kept and presented to the Board for approval at a
subsequent meeting.
6. Officers. The Board of Directors shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from
among its Directors at the first meeting held in each calendar year. In the event that
the chairperson or vice-chairperson so elected ceases to be a Director, the resulting
vacancy shall be filled at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors held after
such vacancy occurs or at a special meeting called for that purpose. In the absence
or inability of the chairperson to act, the vice chairperson shall act as chairperson. The
chairperson, or in the chairperson’s absence, the vice chairperson, shall preside at
and conduct all Board of Director’s meetings.
7. Rules and Regulations. The Board of Directors may adopt, from time to time, by
resolution, such rules, regulations, and bylaws for the conduct of its meetings and
affairs as the Board determines is necessary or convenient.
Section 6. Staff and Treasurer
(a) Staff
1. SBRHT may contract with a Party or the SBCCOG for staff pursuant to Section 6(d),
hire its own employees, or retain independent contractors, agents, or volunteers as
the Board of Directors may deem necessary to carry out any of SBRHT’s powers, upon
such terms and conditions as the Board may require, including the retaining of
professional and technical assistance, provided that adequate funds are available in
SBRHT’s budget and are appropriated by SBRHT therefor.
2. None of the officers, agents, or staff, if any, directly contracted by SBRHT shall be
deemed, by reason of their roles or duties or contracted status, to be employed by the
Parties.
(b) Treasurer and Auditor/Controller. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 6505.5 and
6505.6, the Board of Directors shall appoint an officer or employee of SBRHT, or an officer or
employee of a public agency that is a Party, or a certified public accountant to hold the offices
of treasurer and auditor for SBRHT. Such person or persons shall possess the powers of and
shall perform the treasurer and auditor functions for SBRHT required by Sections 6505,
6505.5 and 6505.6 of the Government Code, including any subsequent amendments thereto.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.1, the auditor and treasurer shall have charge of
certain property of SBRHT. The treasurer and auditor shall assure that there shall be strict
accountability of all funds and reporting all receipts and disbursements of SBRHT. The
treasurer and auditor of SBRHT shall be required to file an official bond with the Board of
Directors in an amount which shall be established by the Board. Should the existing bond or
bonds or any such officer be extended to cover the obligations provided herein, said bond
shall be the official bond required herein. The premiums on any such bonds attributable to
the coverage required herein shall be an appropriate expense of SBRHT.
(c) Attorney. The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint one or more legal advisors
to SBRHT who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
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(d) Administrative Services and Reimbursement of Costs.
1. The Board of Directors may contract with a Party to provide necessary administrative
services to SBRHT, including the services described in Section 6(a), (b) and (c). The
amount charged by the Party to provide such services to SBRHT shall be fixed by
agreement between the Board of Directors and the governing body of the Party providing
such services. In the absence of an agreement on costs, the Party providing services to
SBRHT under this Section 6 may charge SBRHT the amounts necessary to recover the
direct and indirect costs of such services.
2. If SBRHT contracts with a Party to provide SBRHT with administrative services through
persons who are employees and officers of the Party, then any retirement liabilities
associated with that Party’s employees and officers shall not constitute a liability of SBRHT
or any other Party. This Section 6(d)(2) shall not preclude a Party providing administrative
services to SBRHT pursuant to a contract with SBRHT from accounting for such salary
and benefit costs when negotiating the rates that the Party will charge SBRHT for providing
such services.
Section 7. Financial Provisions
(a) Fiscal Year. The Fiscal Year of SBRHT shall, unless and until changed by the Board of
Directors, commence on the 1st day of July of each year and shall end on the 30th day of June
of the next succeeding year except that the initial Fiscal Year of SBRHT shall commence on
the Effective Date and end on the immediately following 30th day of June.
(b) Budget.
1. General Budget. Within one hundred and twenty days (120) after the first meeting of the
Board of Directors, a general budget for the first fiscal year shall be adopted by the vote
of a majority of the total membership of the Board of Directors. The budget shall
distinguish between administrative costs (i.e., the cost of operating SBRHT) and Program
costs (i.e., the financing of the programs funded or sponsored by SBRHT). Thereafter, at
or prior to the last meeting of the Board of Directors for each fiscal year, a general budget
shall be adopted for the ensuing fiscal year or years by a vote of at least a majority of the
total membership of the Board.
2. Expenditures for the Approved Budget. The payment of all SBRHT obligations is limited
to the amount of appropriations allowed in SBRHT’s approved budget, except as it may
be revised with the approval of a majority of the total membership of the Board of Directors.
(c) Contributions by the Parties.
1. Administrative Cost Contributions. In consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein, the Parties agree that they shall make annual contributions (each a “Fee” and
collectively the “Fees”) towards the budgeted administrative costs of SBRHT as set forth
in a duly adopted Board resolution. The Fees shall be assessed annually. After the first
fiscal year, the Fees shall increase annually in an amount equal to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the Los Angeles-Long
Beach-Anaheim area for the 12-month period preceding the year the Fees are assessed.
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Payment of the Fees shall be due within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from the SBRHT.
The invoice shall indicate how the Fees were calculated. A Party's contribution to SBRHT's
administrative costs shall be in the form of money, unless the Board of Directors approves
another form of contribution such as services, personal property or use of real or personal
property, or other in-kind contributions. The acceptance and valuation of any such non-
monetary contributions may be used to offset in whole or part a Party’s contribution as
determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors. Notwithstanding
the above, after the first fiscal year the Board of Directors may establish Fees in an amount
the Board of Directors deems financially prudent.
2. Program Cost Contribution. The particular programs and program budget, funded,
sponsored or operated by SBRHT, as well as the level of and mechanisms for the
involvement of SBRHT and each Party, in such programs and program budget, shall be
determined and approved by the Board of Directors.
(d) Accounts and Reports.
1. Books and Records. There shall be strict accountability of all SBRHT funds and accounts
and report of all SBRHT receipts and disbursements. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, SBRHT shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be
required by good government accounting practice. The books and records of SBRHT
shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by each Party and its duly authorized
representatives.
2. Annual Audit. The person appointed by the Board of Directors to perform the auditor
function for SBRHT shall cause an annual independent audit of the accounts and records
of SBRHT and records to be made by a certified public accountant or firm of certified public
accountants in accordance with Government Code section 6505. Such audits shall be
delivered to each Party and shall be made available to the public.
3. Annual Financial Report. Pursuant to section 6539.9(d) of the Government Code, SBRHT
shall publish an Annual Financial Report that shall describe the funds received by SBRHT
and the use of such funds by SBRHT. The Annual Financial Report shall describe how
the funds received by SBRHT have furthered the purposes of SBRHT.
(e) Funds. Subject to the applicable provisions of any instrument or agreement which SBRHT
may enter into, which may provide for a trustee or other fiscal agent to receive, have custody
of and disburse SBRHT funds, the person appointed by the Board of Directors to perform the
treasurer function for SBRHT shall receive, have the custody of and disburse SBRHT funds
as nearly as possible in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, shall make
the disbursements required by this Agreement in order to carry out any of the provisions or
purposes of this Agreement.
Section 8. Amendments.
(a) This Agreement may be amended or modified with the approval of two-thirds of all the Parties
through formal action approving such an amendment by the Parties’ respective governing
bodies.
(b) No addition to, or alteration of, the terms of this Agreement, whether by written or oral
understanding of the Parties, their officers, employees or agents, shall be valid or effective
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unless made in the form of a written amendment which is formally adopted and executed by
the Parties as provided in subparagraph (a) of this Section.
Section 9. Non-Liability for Obligations of SBRHT.
(a) The debts, liabilities, and obligations of SBRHT shall not be considered the debts, liabilities
and obligations of any of the Parties or their respective officers, employees, agents or
volunteers, or the personal debts, liabilities and obligations or the Directors, officers or
employees of SBRHT.
1. Indemnification. The SBRHT shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless each Party, its
officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers (the “Indemnitees”) from and
against any loss, injury, claim, lawsuit, liability, expense, or damages of any kind or nature
(collectively, “Claims”) brought by a third party which arises out of or in connection with
SBRHT’s administration of this Agreement, including such third party claims arising out of
or in connection with any Indemnitees acting within their authorized capacity as an officer,
agent, employee, representative or volunteer of SBRHT. The SBRHT’s duty to defend and
indemnify under this Section shall not extend to Claims otherwise arising out of the
Indemnitees’ own active negligence, omissions or willful misconduct, whether in whole or
part. The SBRHT shall finance its obligation pursuant to this Subsection by establishing a
liability reserve fund, and/or by purchasing commercial insurance, and/or by joining a joint
powers insurance authority (JPIA) as determined by the Board. In the event the SBRHT’s
financial obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, pursuant to this Subsection,
exceed the liability reserve fund and/or the proceeds from any applicable insurance and/or
JPIA coverage maintained by the SBRHT (hereinafter “Unfunded Liability”), a Party or
Parties may meet and confer with SBRHT in good faith to negotiate alternative means or
mechanisms by which SBRHT may fund such Unfunded Liability; however, in no event
shall the event of an Unfunded Liability relieve, limit or waive SBRHT’s obligations of
indemnity or defense to each Party as first set forth above in this Section. Nothing herein
shall obligate any Party to indemnify or hold harmless SBRHT for any Unfunded Liability.
2. Assignment. Each Party shall assign to the SBRHT its rights, title, and interest to recover
damages from any third party for Claims arising out of this Agreement, to the extent that
the SBRHT has met its obligations to defend and indemnify such Party pursuant to this
Section.
3. Survival. SBRHT’s duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless shall survive and continue
in full force and effect after withdrawal of any Party from this Agreement, including as to
the withdrawing Party, or termination of this Agreement for any reason with respect to any
Claims that occurred before the date of such withdrawal or termination.
Section 10. Admission and Withdrawal of Parties.
(a) Admission of New Parties. It is recognized that additional public agencies other than the
original Parties, may wish to join SBRHT after the Effective Date. The County of Los Angeles
and any city within the SBCCOG may become a Party to SBRHT upon such terms and
conditions as are established by the Board of Directors. As a condition precedent to becoming
a Party more than six months after the Effective Date, an eligible entity may thereafter become
a Party to this Agreement; provided that (1) this Agreement is adopted by its governing body
and (2) the eligible entity pays a late joining fee. The late joining fee shall be calculated by
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totaling the annual fee the eligible entity would have paid under this Agreement had it been a
Party in all years prior and up until the Effective Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an
eligible entity’s late joining fee shall not exceed two times the amount of the applicable annual
administrative fee existing at the time it becomes a Party. Payment shall be due within 30
days of receipt of an invoice from SBRHT.
(b) Withdrawal from SBRHT. A Party may withdraw from SBRHT at any time upon its governing
body’s adoption of a resolution stating the Party’s intent to withdraw from SBRHT and written
notice of withdrawal accompanied by an executed copy of the resolution of intent to the
SBRHT. The withdrawal of any Party, unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors,
shall be subject to the following prerequisites and conditions:
1. The withdrawal shall be effective immediately upon receipt by the SBRHT of the written
notice of withdrawal, subject to subsection (2) below.
2. If the withdrawal notice is received by the SBRHT less than ninety (90) days before the
start of a fiscal year or after the commencement of a fiscal year but before payment of that
year’s Section 7(c) contribution, the withdrawal shall not be effective unless and until the
withdrawing Party has fully paid that fiscal year’s contribution; otherwise, the notice of
withdrawal shall be null and void.
3. Unless otherwise provided by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors, withdrawal shall
result in the forfeiture of that Party’s rights and claims relating to distribution of property
and funds upon termination of SBRHT as set forth in Section 2 above. Withdrawn
members shall not be entitled to any reimbursement of Fees.
4. Withdrawal of a Party will not relieve that Party of prior financial obligations of liabilities
unless otherwise approved by the Board.
Section 11. Notices.
(a) Notices required or permitted hereunder shall be sufficiently given if made in writing and
delivered either personally or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the
persons and entities listed at the addresses set forth in Exhibit A, or to such other address
as may be designated in writing to SBRHT for formal notice.
Section 12. Miscellaneous.
(a) Section Headings. The section headings herein are for convenience only and are not to
be construed as modifying or governing or in any manner affecting the scope, meaning or
intent of the provisions or language of this Agreement.
(b) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original, but all together shall constitute but one and the
same Agreement.
(c) Laws Governing. This Agreement is made in the State of California under the Constitution
and laws of such State and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of California.
(d) Severability. Should any part, term, portion or provision of this Agreement, or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance, be held to be illegal or in conflict with
any law of the State of California, or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual it
shall be deemed severable, and the reminder of this Agreement or the application thereof
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to other persons or circumstances shall continue to constitute the Agreement the Parties
intended to enter into in the first instance.
(e) Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
successors of the respective Parties. No Party may assign any right or obligation
hereunder without the written consent of a majority of the other Parties.
Section 13. Sunset Date.
In the event that a source of funding is not identified and funding not obtained to cover
SBRHT’s administrative costs on or before December 31, 2026, this Agreement will on that
date expire automatically and be null and void without further action of the Parties.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and
attested by their duly authorized officers as follows:
(NAME OF CITY)
______________________________
BY: (NAME/TITLE OF CITY OFFICER)
Dated: ___________________________
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
(NAME) City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: __________________________________________
(NAME) City Attorney Date
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EXHIBIT A
Parties to this Agreement and their Addresses for notice pursuant to Section 11 are as follows:
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Agenda Heading:Staff Presentations
Item Number: D.7
TITLE:
Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighters’
Association Updating the Holiday Pay Provision in the Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Firefighters’ Association (“ESFA”) updating the Holiday Pay provision in
the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to define the observed holidays that
represent the annual hours paid to comply with Public Employees’ Retirement
Law (“PERL”), Government Code 20636, and the California Code of Regulations
(“CCR”) Section 571.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The City and the ESFA are currently Parties to a Memorandum of Understanding
(“MOU”) for the term October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. This MOU outlines the
terms and conditions of employment for employees in the classifications of Firefighter,
Fire Paramedic, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain. Currently, there are thirty-seven (37)
employees represented by the ESFA.
On December 13, 2025, the City received a copy of a letter sent to an employee from
CalPERS stating that the language regarding holiday pay in the MOU does not comply
with the applicable statues under the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law
(“PERL”), Government Code section 20636, and the California Code of Regulations
(“CCR”) section 571. As a result, the pension calculation estimate would exclude the
holiday pay.
The Parties are interested in retroactively updating the holiday pay provision to include
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the current and preceding MOU with a term of October 1, 2018 through September 30,
2021. The retroactive update to the holiday pay is in abundance of caution should
CalPERS decide to review compensation provided to employees that retired under the
preceding MOU. A Side Letter clarifying the holiday pay provision is attached to this
report.
DISCUSSION:
The ESFA MOU Article 23 – Holidays, provides language regarding the Accumulation
and Annual Payment of holiday pay. The current and preceding MOU have the same
language in these sections with the exception that the current MOU was updated to
provide payment would be made by the City through direct deposit. Until December
2025, the City was unaware of any holiday pay reportability issues for employees that
retired under the current or preceding MOU. The CalPERS letter referenced above
specifically stated that the holiday pay is not reportable as special compensation
because there is no approved list of holidays in the MOU. Without the inclusion of the
holiday pay, the employee’s anticipated pension would be reduced.
On January 8, 2026, Human Resources sent the MOU Review Unit at CalPERS with a
copy of the compensation compliance review estimate letter which notified one
employee that CalPERS intended to disqualify the holiday pay as compensation
earnable, a copy of the current and preceding MOU, and a proposed side letter to
resolve the issue. Staff had additional communications with CalPERS and made
suggested revisions to the proposed side letter.
The side letter clarifies that the payment of the one-hundred forty-four (144) hours
represents the following twelve (12) City observed holidays: New Year’s Day (January
1st), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January), Presidents’ Day (3rd Monday
in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), July 4th, Labor Day (1st Monday in
September), Veteran’s Day (November 11th), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in
November), the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (December 24th),
Christmas (December 25th), and New Year’s Eve (December 31st).
Further clarification was provided by separating the payment of sick leave and holiday
pay into two sentences. The new sentences state, “Employees shall be paid the holiday
pay at the employee’s rate of pay via direct deposit annually, inclusive of November
holidays, but no later than on or about December 10. Sick leave payout for eligible
members shall be paid via direct deposit annually, but no later than December 10.”
Other updates include: 1.) “Holiday Credit” was deleted as employees are paid out
annually, not credited in a bank of hours, 2.) “Article 25.02” was deleted as a
typographical error, and 3.) renumeration required to be in the regular rate of pay “under
the Fair Labor Standards Act” was added to clarify what pays are included in calculating
the regular rate of pay.
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On January 21, 2026 the CalPERS representative provided that the holiday pay would
be reportable special compensation under CCR 571 with the executed side letter and
approval by the City Council. Human Resources worked closely with the ESFA on the
side letter to ensure compliance for past and future retirees regarding the reporting of
holiday pay. The executed side letter is provided with this staff report for City Council’s
consideration.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 4: Promote and Celebrate a Quality Workforce Through Teamwork and
Organizational Excellence
Strategy A: Enhance staff recruitment, retention, and training to ensure delivery of
unparalleled City services and implementation of City Council policies.
Strategy B: Improve organizational excellence by implementing processes and tools
that facilitate data collection and analysis while promoting data-driven decision-making.
PREPARED BY:
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
REVIEWED BY:
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Side Letter between the City and ESFA Regarding Holiday Pay
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Agenda Heading:Staff Presentations
Item Number: D.8
TITLE:
Resolution and Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Police Managers’ Association Updating the Basic Salary Schedule for the
Police Lieutenant Classification
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Police Managers’ Association (“ESPMA”) to the Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) for the term October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
updating the basic salary schedule for Police Lieutenant classification.
2. Adopt a Resolution Modifying the Basic Salary Range for the Police Lieutenant
classification.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the proposed salary and benefit changes to update the Police
Lieutenant's basic salary range is approximately $34,900 for FY 2025-26.
Additional Appropriation: Staff is requesting an additional appropriation of $34,900 in FY
2025-26 from General Fund Reserves for implementing the terms of the salary and
benefit changes for the Police Lieutenant classification.
Account Numbers:
$34,900 to 001-509-3102-2-54101
BACKGROUND:
The classifications in the represented sworn law enforcement series include (in order of
rank): Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, and Police Officer. The
Captain and the Lieutenant are represented by the ESPMA while the Sergeant and the
Officer are represented by the El Segundo Police Officers’ Association (“ESPOA”).
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The City and the ESPMA are currently Parties to a Memorandum of Understanding
(“MOU”) for the term October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 which includes language
regarding salary compaction and compensation for classifications they supervise. The
ESPOA entered into a new MOU for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 which
provided for a four percent (4%) base salary increase effective December 13, 2025.The
ESPMA salaries have reached the maximum available in the approved salary schedule
for the term of this MOU. Any increases to salaries to maintain the targeted salary
compaction compensation levels would require City Council approval and a resolution to
comply with CalPERS regulations.
DISCUSSION:
The ESPMA includes seven (7) members: two (2) Police Captains and five (5) Police
Lieutenants. ESPMA MOU, Article 2, Section 8 Compaction Statement of Intent and
Section 10 Salary Differential Upon Promotion include language regarding the
difference in pay between supervisors and subordinates.
Section 8 states, “The City strives to compensate affected employees to a reasonable
level above the classification they supervise. Additionally, the City strives to
compensate Captains at a reasonable level above Lieutenants. Typically, a difference of
five percent (5%) is targeted, with the specific percentage determined by internal and
external comparability data, City finances, and other labor relations factors and
consideration.”
Section 10 states, “In all cases where an affected employee is promoted to a
classification covered by this MOU for which a higher rate of compensation is provided,
then such employee shall receive the lowest rate of compensation which exceeds by
not less than the five percent (5%) the base rate of compensation, including longevity,
educational incentive, special assignment, and bilingual pay received by the employee
in the lower classification at the time of their promotion.
All supervisors shall be paid a higher base salary than any of their regularly assigned
subordinates (inclusive of longevity, educational incentive, special assignment, and
bilingual pay).
In the event that a supervisor is paid a base salary equal to or lower than one of their
regularly assigned subordinate’s base salary, the supervisor shall be granted a higher
base salary (inclusive of longevity, educational incentive, special assignment, and
bilingual pay) even if the supervisor’s new base salary is not the same as an existing
pay step in the Salary Schedule. Notwithstanding the above, the supervisor’s salary
shall not exceed the salary range for which they are eligible by length of service and
performance.”
On December 17, 2025, members of the ESPMA and Human Resources met to discuss
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the MOU sections above as they related to the newly approved ESPOA MOU. Both
Parties provided their interpretations of the current MOU language. On January 14,
2026, we met again to discuss the issue at hand and agreed that the language should
be clarified in the upcoming labor negotiations for a successor MOU.
With the recent four percent (4%) ESPOA salary increase, the Lieutenant and Sergeant
ranks are now less than the typical targeted five percent (5%) above that the City strives
to compensate its supervisors in the ESPMA.
Historically, employees promoted to the Police Lieutenant classification are not placed
at the first step. The City has proposed to eliminate the first step in the salary schedule
(an unused step) and replace it with an additional step at the top of the range. Moving
the five Lieutenants to this newly created salary step will achieve the targeted five
percent (5%) differential. A Side Letter outlining this item is attached to this report for
City Council’s consideration.
If approved, Human Resources will work with Finance to implement the salary
changes.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 4: Promote and Celebrate a Quality Workforce Through Teamwork and
Organizational Excellence
Strategy A: Enhance staff recruitment, retention, and training to ensure delivery of
unparalleled City services and implementation of City Council policies.
PREPARED BY:
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
REVIEWED BY:
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Side Letter Agreement with PMA
2. Resolution Modifying the Basic Salary Range
3. Exhbit A
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RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE BASIC SALARY RANGE FOR A
FULL-TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: Effective February 7, 2026, the City Council approves the following basic
salary range:
Classification
Salary Range
Police Lieutenant $91.07 - $110.69 Hourly
In addition, the City Council approves the salary steps for each classification in the
Administrative Support Series, as described in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2: Authority. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to take any steps
necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
SECTION 3: Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed to achieve the
purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this
Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that
facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the
provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution; record
this Resolution in the book of the City’s original resolutions and make a minute of this
adoption of the Resolution in the City Council’s records and the minutes of this meeting.
SECTION 6: This Resolution will become effective upon adoption and will remain
effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2026.
____________________________________
Chris Pimentel,
Mayor
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Exhibit A to Resolution
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Susan Truax, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. ____ was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and
signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ___ day of _____, 2026, and the same was so passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________
Susan Truax, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PMA) PAY SCHEDULE
Effective the pay period starting February 7, 2026
PMA
Police Management Association
EFFECTIVE
DATE
SALARY
REVISION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
AGREEMENT
NUMBER JOB CLASS TITLE GROUP BU GRADE PAY TYPE HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
2/7/2026 2/3/2026 Police Lieutenant ESPMA 56P Hourly 91.07 15784.78 189417.3895.62 16574.02 198888.19
100.40 17402.72 208832.62
105.42 18272.86 219274.26
110.69 19186.49 230237.887/1/2025 7/1/2025 Police Captain ESPMA 61P Hourly 101.36 17569.70 210836.41106.43 18448.19 221368.31111.75 19370.60 232447.24
117.34 20339.12 244069.49
123.21 21356.08 256272.99
Exhibit A
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Agenda Heading:Staff Presentations
Item Number: D.9
TITLE:
Resolution Updating Salary and City Contribution Towards Medical Premiums for the
Police Officer Trainee Classification
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution updating salary and City contribution towards medical
premiums for the Police Officer Trainee classification.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the updated salary and various benefits for the unrepresented
Police Officer Trainee classification for the remainder of FY 2025-2026 is approximately
$6,690. This total fiscal impact includes two (2) Police Officer Trainee incumbents and
one (1) additional budgeted position.
The fiscal impact can be absorbed through salary savings from the vacant budgeted
position.
BACKGROUND:
On February 21, 2017, Resolution No. 5025 set the base salary of the Police Officer
Trainee at an hourly rate equal to eighty percent (80%) of the Police Officer salary
range and provided benefits for retirement, health, dental, vision, and sick and vacation
leaves. On October 1, 2024, Resolution No. 5517 updated the salary and benefits for
the Police Officer Trainee classification.
The City and the Police Officer’s Association (“POA”) are Parties to a successor
Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30,
2029 which includes increases to salary and contributions towards health insurance.
This report includes a Resolution to update the Police Officer Trainee salary and City
contribution towards medical premiums.
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DISCUSSION:
The Police Officer Trainee classification is a probationary non-sworn (miscellaneous)
classification that is not represented by any bargaining unit. Police Officer Trainees
must serve a limited-term appointment typically lasting six (6) months, and, upon
successful completion of the Police Academy, may be appointed to a probationary
sworn (safety) Police Officer classification which is represented by the POA. The
established salary for the classification was set at eighty percent (80%) of the Police
Officer salary. Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, as well as sick and
vacation leave accruals, align with those provided under the POA MOU. The Police
Officer Trainee does not receive any other benefits (i.e., special pays) provided under
the POA MOU unless and until they are appointed to a sworn Police Officer position.
Currently, there are two (2) Police Officer Trainees attending the Police Academy and
one (1) additional budgeted vacancy. Upon graduation from the Police Academy, the
Trainees are appointed to a sworn Police Officer position.
The unrepresented Police Officer Trainee classification does not participate in a meet
and confer labor negotiations process as is customary with the represented employees
in bargaining units (i.e.- POA). While Resolution No. 5025 initially established a link
between the Police Officer Trainee and Police Officer salaries and some of their
benefits, it is only updated with a successor Resolution. It is not an automatic increase.
The last adjustment was made in October 2024. Updating the salary to reflect the
previously approved range set at eighty percent (80%) of Police Officer will recognize
the responsibilities of the position and provide the City with a more competitive edge in
recruitment efforts.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 5575 approving the successor POA MOU on
December 3, 2025, which includes a four percent (4%) salary increase effective
December 13, 2025, and an increase to the City contribution of up to fifty dollars ($50)
per month towards medical premiums. The Resolution attached to this report includes a
salary range adjustment for the Police Officer Trainee effective February 7, 2026, along
with a second salary range adjustment to align with the POA increase effective June 27,
2026.
Upon City Council approval, Human Resources will process salary increases for the
current Police Officer Trainees and post the salary on the publicly available schedule on
the City’s website as required by CalPERS.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 4: Promote and Celebrate a Quality Workforce Through Teamwork and
Organizational Excellence
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Strategy A: Enhance staff recruitment, retention, and training to ensure delivery of
unparalleled City services and implementation of City Council policies.
PREPARED BY:
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
REVIEWED BY:
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
APPROVED BY:
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Resolution Establishing Updated Salary and Various Benefits for Police Officer
Trainees
2. Exhibit A to Resolution
3. Exhbit B to Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.__________
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UPDATED SALARY AND
VARIOUS BENEFITS FOR POLICE OFFICER TRAINEES
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: Classification. The Police Officer Trainee classification is a probationary
non-sworn classification that is not represented by any bargaining unit. Police Officer
Trainees must serve a limited-term appointment, and, upon successful completion of the
Police Academy, may be appointed to a probationary sworn Police Officer classification
which is represented by the Police Officers’ Association (“POA”).
SECTION 2: Base Salary.
A. The City of El Segundo (“City”) previously approved and adopted Resolution No.
5517 on October 1, 2024 providing for salary and benefits for the Police Officer
Trainee classification. The base salary was established at an hourly rate of eighty
percent (80%) of the Police Officer salary range. Benefits provided to this position
for retirement, health, dental, vision along with sick and vacation leaves were
provided at the same level as the Police Officer classification.
B. The City seeks to update the Police Officer Trainee classification base salary
hourly rate of eighty percent (80%) of the Police Officer salary range to align with
recent updates to the Police Officer salary range.
C. Accordingly, the Police Officer salary range is updated and will take effect as
follows:
1. Effective February 7, 2026, the Police Officer Trainee classification base salary
shall be as set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution, which is attached hereto
and incorporated by this reference. Such base salary will be equal to eighty
percent (80%) of the Police Officer salary range effective as of December 13,
2025.
2. Effective June 27, 2026, the Police Officer Trainee classification base salary
shall be as set forth in Exhibit “B” to this Resolution, which is attached hereto
and incorporated by this reference. Such base salary will be equal to eighty
percent (80%) of the Police Officer salary range effective as of June 27, 2026.
SECTION 3: Retirement Plan. The classification of Police Officer Trainee shall participate
in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) Miscellaneous
coverage group as follows:
A. Classic Members- 2%@60. This formula shall apply to Police Officer Trainees
hired on or after December 30, 20212 who are otherwise not a “new employee”
and/or “new member” of CalPERS under Government Code section 7522.04 also
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known as the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013
(“PEPRA”). Employees shall be responsible for paying the statutorily mandated
employee CalPERS contribution.
B. New Members- 2%@62. This formula shall apply to “new employees” and/or “new
members” as defined by PEPRA. Employees shall be responsible for paying the
statutorily mandated employee CalPERS contribution.
C. Attainment of Sworn Status- Upon successful completion of the Police Academy,
the Police Officer Trainee may be appointed to a sworn Police Officer classification
and participate in the CalPERS Safety coverage group with applicable retirement
formula.
SECTION 4: Benefits. Police Officer Trainees shall be offered the following benefits:
A. Health Insurance- Employees shall receive the same monthly medical contribution
offered to members of the POA and shall be eligible to enroll in the same medical
plans offered to POA. For 2026, the City monthly medical contribution is $1,850.
Effective January 1, 2027, the City monthly medical contribution increases to
$1,900.
B. Optical, Dental and Life Insurance- Employees shall receive the same monthly
medical contribution offered to members of the POA. The City’s monthly
contribution shall not exceed $184.25. Premiums shall be paid in the following
order of precedence: Optical, Life, and Dental insurance.
C. Other Benefits- Employees are eligible to enroll in the City’s Flexible Spending
Account, Dependent Care Account, Deferred Compensation, and Long-Term Care
programs. All associated costs or contributions shall be borne by the employee.
SECTION 5: Leave. Police Officer Trainees shall accrue Sick and Vacation Leave as
follows:
A. Sick Leave- Employees shall accrue Sick Leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per
month.
B. Vacation Leave- Employees shall accrue vacation hours per pay period according
to the schedule below based on length of City service. Vacation Leave may only
be taken after successful completion of the Police Academy.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Rate
Accrual Per Pay
Period
0-5 96 hours 3.69 hours
6-10 120 hours 4.61 hours
11-15 144 hours 5.53 hours
16+ 176 hours 6.76 hours
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SECTION 6: Repeal. All resolutions and other actions of the City Council in conflict with
the contents of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7: Signature Authority. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to
affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City
of El Segundo, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest
thereto.
SECTION 8: City Clerk Direction. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this
Resolution; record this Resolution in the book of the City’s original resolutions and make
a minute of this adoption of the Resolution in the City Council’s records and the minutes
of this meeting.
SECTION 9: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately and will
remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2026.
________________________________
Chris Pimentel,
Mayor
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Susan Truax, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. ____ was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and
signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ___ day of _____, 2026, and the same was so passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________
Susan Truax, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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CITYWIDE PUBLIC PAY SCHEDULEREVISION DATE - FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Part-Time Hourly Pay Schedule
EFFECTIVE
DATE
SALARY REVISION EFFECTIVE
DATE
AGREEMENT
NUMBER JOB CLASS TITLE GROUP BU GRADE PAY TYPE HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
2/7/2026 2/3/2026 Police Officer Trainee Unrepresented 687-t Hourly 38.91 6744.86 80938.32
40.86 7082.32 84987.8442.91 7437.08 89244.9645.05 7809.15 93709.80
47.30 8198.53 98382.3652.03 9019.10 108229.20
Exhibit A
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CITYWIDE PUBLIC PAY SCHEDULE
REVISION DATE - JUNE 27, 2026
Part-Time Hourly Pay Schedule
EFFECTIVE
DATE
SALARY
REVISION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
AGREEMENT
NUMBER JOB CLASS TITLE GROUP BU GRADE PAY TYPE HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6/27/2026 2/3/2026 Police Officer Trainee Unrepresented 687-t Hourly 40.47 7014.54 84174.48
42.49 7364.98 88379.76
44.62 7734.16 92809.92
46.86 8122.10 97465.20
49.19 8525.90 102310.80
54.11 9379.63 112555.56
Exhibit B
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