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2026 Jan 20 - CC MINMEETING 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 Tern 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 Tern Baldino - Present Council Member Boyles - Absent Council Member Giroux - Present Council Member Keldorf - Present EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 1 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 11 B-EFT, 11 B-Manual Checks, 11 B-Payroll Warrant (2), 12A-EFT, 12A-Manual Checks, 12B - EFT, 1213-Manual Checks, and 1213-Payroll Warrant: warrant numbers 3057665 through 3057680, 3070642 through 3070957, 9003429 through 9003430, and 9100026 through 9100045. EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 2 (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 Tern Baldino to approve Consent Items 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 3 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 Tern 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 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 4 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 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 5 MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern 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 CaIPERS. 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. EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 6 (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 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 7 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. 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. Sup ruax, CIty Cler EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 PAGE 8