2026 Feb 17 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION —(Related to Cit Business Only— 5-minute limit per person,
30-minute limit total)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:.
Mayor Pimentel announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the agenda..
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -3-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Supervisory Professional Employee Association
(SPEA), Professional Support Services Employee Association (PSSEA), and
Management Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group)
Representatives: Laura Drottz Kalty, Alex Volberding
City Manager: Darrell George
Human Resources Director: Rebecca Redyk
Adjourned at 5:48 PM.
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Jonathan Elmore, The Bridge
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Keldorf
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Announcement of the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade Winners —
Marsha Hansen, Chamber CEO/President, presented the awards.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
B. CONSENT:
2. Approve Regular City Council Meeting minutes of February 3, 2026:
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
3. Pulled by Mayor Pimentel
4. Pulled by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino
5. Resolution Adopting a Citywide Records Retention Schedule: Adopt
Resolution No. 5584 updating the City's records retention schedule.
(Fiscal Impact: Over time, the City will realize General Fund operational savings in
reduced storage expenses and improved operational efficiency. The amount of
budgetary savings related to reduced storage expenses is to be determined but could
be in the range of $500 - $1,200 per month.)
6. Pulled by Mayor Pimentel
7. Pulled by Council Member Boyles
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve Consent Items 2 and 5.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
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AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PULLED ITEMS:
3. Warrant Demand Register for January 5, 2026 through February 1, 2026:
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 13B-EFT,
13B-Manual Checks, 13B-Payroll Warrant, 14A-EFT, 14A-Manual Checks, 14A-Payroll
Warrant, 14B-EFT, 14B-Manual Checks, 15A-EFT, 15A-Manual Checks, and 15A-
Payroll Warrant: warrant numbers 3057687 through 3057704, 3071070 through
3071408, 9003432 through 9003433, and 9100052 through 9100071.
(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included
within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $8,341,645.69 ($1,734,637.06 in
check warrants and $6,607,008.63 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY
2025- 2026 Budget.)
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to approve
the Warrant Demand Register.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. Waiver of City's Code to Allow Adults Over 21 Years of Age to Consume
Alcohol in Approved Public Areas During Special Events: Approve requests by
applicants to waive enforcement of certain El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC)
prohibitions to allow alcohol in public spaces designated for El Segundo Kiwanis Club
Chilipalooza, Gundo Comedy and BBQ Fest, El Segundo Art Walk, and El Segundo
Kiwanis Main St. Fair through December 2026. Waive enforcement of certain ESMC
prohibitions to allow adults over 21 years of age to bring and consume alcohol at Library
Park for the Summer Concerts in the Park Series for 2026.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to waive
enforcement of certain El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) prohibitions to allow
alcohol in public spaces.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: None
6. Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fifth
Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) of the South Bay Cities Council
of Governments (SBCCOG), which allows the City of Los Angeles to designate a non-
elected senior staff member as an alternate representative to the SBCCOG Governing
Board.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amended and Restated
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments
(SBCCOG).
MOTION FAILED 2/3
AYES: Baldino and Keldorf
NOES: Pimentel, Boyles, and Giroux
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Phase 2 City Hall
HVAC Improvements Project: Adopt Resolution No. 5585 to approve engineering
plans and specifications for the Phase 2 City Hall HVAC Improvements Project No. PW
25-18. Appropriate $700,000 from the General Fund Reserves to FY 2025-26 budget
expenditure account 301-511-4101-1-88400. Authorize staff to advertise the project for
bids.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted in FY 2025-26: $300,000. These funds have already
been allocated for the Clubhouse and Fire Station 2 HVAC projects. Additional
Appropriation: $700,000 Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88400 (Citywide HVAC)
The amount currently budgeted in FY 2025-26 was allocated to fund the Clubhouse
and Fire Station 2 HVAC projects. The estimated construction cost for the Phase 2 City
Hall HVAC project is $700,000. The FY 2025-26 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
identifies $250,000 per year to be set aside for future HVAC projects. To install the
Phase 2 City Hall HVAC system in a timely manner, it is proposed to utilize the future
HVAC allocations for three years instead of reserving the funds over the next three
fiscal years. This approach allows the City to address critical HVAC needs at City Hall
now, while remaining consistent with the overall funding strategy outlined in the Capital
Improvement Plan.)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf
Pimentel to adopt a Resolution to approve engineering plans and specifications
for the Phase 2 City Hall HVAC Improvements Project.
MOTION PASSED 4/1
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: Boyles
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
8. Mid -Year Budget and Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Financial Report:
Receive and file the FY 2025-26 Mid -Year Budget and Second Quarter Fiscal Year
2025-26 Financial Report. Amend FY 2025-26 General Fund Revenues from
$104,573,049 to $102,923,049. Amend FY 2025-26 General Fund Appropriations from
$104,960,713 to $105,482,713. Amend FY 2025-26 Equipment Replacement Fund
Appropriations from $8,146,058 to $8,186,058. Approve to reclassify one Management
Analyst and one Special Projects Administrator positions to Senior Management Analyst
positions (no change to FTE total count).
(Fiscal Impact: The proposed General Fund, and Equipment Replacement Fund Budget
adjustments are necessary to ensure continued City services, as well as ensure City
Council strategic goals are implemented. The total fiscal impact is a net total decrease
in appropriations of-$1,088,000 to all funds and a net decrease of-$1,128,000 to the
General Fund.)
Paul Chung, CFO and City Treasurer, presented the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the FY 2025-26 Mid -Year Budget and Second
Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Financial Report.
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to
amend FY 2025-26 General Fund Revenues, to amend FY 2025-26 General Fund
Appropriations, to amend FY 2025-26 Equipment Replacement Fund
Appropriations, and to approve to reclassify one Management Analyst and one
Special Projects Administrator positions to Senior Management Analyst
positions.
MOTION PASSED 4/1
AYES:
Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES:
Boyles
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
9. Adoption of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and
the El Segundo Police Officers' Association: Adopt a Side Letter Agreement No.
7485A Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Officers' Association
("ESPDX) to the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the term July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2029 regarding the Voluntary Binding Arbitration bonus payment for
two Police Officers that were hired under the prior MOU and successfully completed
probation under the current MOU.
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(Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the proposed changes to provide the prior bonus
payment amount to two Police Officers is $10,000 for FY 2025-26. No budget
amendment is necessary at this time as the department has budgetary savings.)
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
adopt a Side Letter Agreement No. 7485A Between the City of El Segundo and the
El Segundo Police Officers' Association ("ESPOA") to the Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") regarding two Voluntary Binding Arbitration bonus
payments.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES:
Pimentel,
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
10. Annual Fee Waivers for Special Events: Approve the updated list of fee
waivers for events through December 2026.
(Fiscal Impact: Staff estimates fee waivers for FY 2026-27 to be approximately
$160,000 based on historical costs. If Council wishes to adjust for CPI (3%), this
estimate would increase to approximately $165,000. If additional events are approved
by the Council during the 2026 calendar year, this estimate will increase. The fees
waived are actual costs for City staff to provide services and are charged against
Department overtime budgets.)
Aly Mancini Director of Recreation, Parks, and Library, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to
approve the updated list of fee waivers for special events through December
2026.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
11. DEI Workplan Report: Review and approve the proposed Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Committee Workplan.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
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Aly Mancini Director of Recreation, Parks, and Library introduced Council Member
Keldorf and DEI Committee Members Christibelle Villena, Kelly Allen, La Ruth Wright
and Demorrio Wright who presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to approve
the proposed DEI Workplan.
MOTION PASSED 5/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No Report
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf — Thanked City Staff for attending the various
Committee, Commissions and Boards meetings throughout the year.
Council Member Giroux — No Report
Council Member Boyles — No Report
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — Attended the Hyperion informational community forum
for citizens on February 4 at the El Segundo Library. Hyperion announced the
acting Plant Manager, Hi -Sang Kim, has been selected to be the new Plant
Manager. Attended the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Community
Roundtable for elected officials at which preferential runway usage was
discussed. Prior to 2016, cities surrounding LAX were given regular reports of
carriers whose cargo planes did not use the northernmost runway available, an
agreement designed to minimize noise disturbances in El Segundo. Mayor Pro
Tern Baldino requested the item be put on the agenda, and by unanimous
consent, LAWA will begin to provide cities with comprehensive reports of
violations. The Aquatics Subcommittee meeting has been postponed to
Wednesday due to the holiday on Monday. The Plunge opening has been
pushed to July 2026 due to a delay by So. Cal. Edison to install a transformer.
Mayor Pimentel — Attended the Los Angeles County Transportation Committee
Meeting and reported an additional $3.5 million will need to be spent on the 105
and 405 freeway interchange project. The South Bay Council of Governments
(COG) has pushed back on using its allocation of Measure R funds to cover this
budget increase for a recently audited project. The new slate of Measure M and
Measure R projects has been approved by SBCOG. Measure R sales tax funds
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will sunset in 2039, at which point Measure M funds will double. There is a COG
Homeless Committee meeting tomorrow. The LA28 meeting has been postponed
to a later date. On February 6 the Japanese Business Association hosted City
representatives at a well -attended gathering. Representatives from the City
attended the Aerospace and Defense meeting last week where they met
representatives from the consulates of Australia, Lithuania, New Zealand and
Korea. The Governor's office has requested a meeting regarding El Segundo's
aerospace businesses. There will be a South Bay Aerospace Alliance meeting
next week regarding the possible realignment of Vandenberg Air Force Base. He
toured the recently remodeled Pacific Corporate Towers office campus. There is
an LA County Sanitation Committee Meeting tomorrow.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No Report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the Mayor Pro Tern for
his report on the recent Hyperion Community Forum and for his efforts to
agendize the Preferential Runway Usage Reports at the LAWA Community
Roundtable. There is an all -hands meeting scheduled for March 17 between City
representatives with the new Hyperion Plant Manager and the acting Director of
Sanitation, Traci Minamide. County Vector Control continues to coordinate with
Hyperion staff to identify and abate any ongoing mosquito issues at the plant.
Vector Control encourages residents who suspect there are mosquito breeding
areas on their property to call 310-915-7370 to request property inspections. The
AQMD received 5 odor complaints and issued no notices of violation since
February 3.
MEMORIAL: None
Adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Sds n Truax, City Clerk
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