2026 Mar 17 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
Absent
Council Member Giroux -
Present
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Pimentel announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant
to the items listed on the agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV'T CODE
§54956.9(D)(1): -1- MATTER(S) 1. Brent Beardmore (City Police Officer) v. City of El
Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25047.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV'T CODE §54957.6): -2-
MATTER(S) 1. Employee Organizations: Supervisory Professional Employee
Association (SPEA), and Professional Support Services Employee Association
(PSSEA).
Representatives: Alex Volberding
City Manager: Darrell George
Community Development Director: Michael Allen
Adjourned at 6:04 PM.
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel - Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino - Present
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Council Member Giroux - Present
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Council Member Keldorf - Present
INVOCATION — Father Joshua Wong, St. Michael Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pimentel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Introduction of New Fire Marshal: ESFD Chief Allee introduced the City's
new Fire Marshall. Shannon Sanders.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
• Joseph Brandlin, resident, requested a traffic re-evaluation for a stop sign request at
Loma Vista Street and Acacia Avenue.
• Janet Hodgman, Manhattan Beach resident, spoke about the permit denial of an air
conditioning unit at the condominium complex located at 123 E. Oak Avenue
• William Hodgman, Manhattan Beach resident, spoke about the permit denial of an air
conditioning unit at the condominium complex located at 123 E. Oak Avenue
• Bob Sestili, resident, spoke about the permit denial of an air conditioning unit at the
condominium complex located at 123 E. Oak Avenue
• Galia Nis, resident, spoke about antisemitism in El Segundo
• Jacob Grant, resident, spoke about Flock Safety surveillance cameras in El Segundo
• Michael Woodworth, resident, spoke about the permit denial of an air conditioning unit
at the condominium complex located at 123 E. Oak Avenue
• Barry Dylewski, resident, spoke about the resurfacing of the City's tennis courts
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino 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 the Special and Regular City Council meeting minutes of March 3,
2026:
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
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3. Warrant Demand Register for February 9, 2026 through February 22, 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 16A-EFT, 16A-Manual Checks, 16A-
Payroll Warrant, 16B-Manual Checks and 16B-EFT: warrant numbers 3057705 through
3057717, 3071527 through 3071693, 9003434 through 9003434, and 9100083 through
9100091.
(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included
within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $4,092,901.16 ($593,591.32 in
check warrants and $3,499,309.84 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY
2025-2026 Budget.)
4. Two License Agreement Renewals with Southern California Edison:
Authorize the City Manager to sign License Agreement No. 6368A with Southern
California Edison (SCE), which includes the SCE land located at Washington Park,
along with any additional amendments approved by the City Manager, in consultation
with the City Attorney. Authorize the City Manager to sign License Agreement No.
6369A with SCE, which is located across Topgolfs The Lakes golf course, along with
any additional amendments approved by the City Manager, in consultation with the City
Attorney.
(Fiscal Impact: License Agreement No. 9.4190 will be included in the Adopted FY 2026-
27 Budget and will be included in subsequent fiscal years' budgets. Amount to be
budgeted in FY 2026-27 = $2,445.45; FY 2027-28 = $2,567.72; FY 2028- 29 =
$2,696.11; FY 2029-30 = $2,830.91; FY 2030-31 = $2,972.46. Account Number: 001-
505-0000-1-56216- (GASB 87 Lease -Debt Principal & Interest.)
License Agreement No. 9.7879 will be included in the Adopted FY 2026-27 and will be
included in subsequent fiscal years' budgets. Appropriation for FY 2025-26: $43,961.02
(no additional appropriation needed) Amount to be budgeted in FY 2026-27 =
$46,159.07; FY 2027-28: $48,497.03; FY 2028-29 = $50,890.38; FY 2029-30 =
$53,434.90. Account Number: 001-505-0000-1-56216- (GASB 87 Lease -Debt Principal
& Interest).)
5. 2026-2028 Legislative Platform: Approve the 2026-2028 Legislative Platform.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
6. Resolution Adopting the City's 2026 Conflict of Interest Code: Adopt
Resolution No. 5586 adopting the City's 2026 Conflict of Interest Code.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
7. Amendment to Agreement with KOA Hills Consulting: Authorize the City
Manager to execute an amendment to professional services agreement No. 7071A with
KOA Hills Consulting for an additional $32,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of
$272,000, and extend the term to January 31, 2027 for project management services.
Approve a budget transfer between funds (from the General Fund to the Equipment
Replacement Fund) as described in the Fiscal Impact portion of this report.
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(Fiscal Impact: The amendment to the agreement with KOA Hills Consulting does not
require additional appropriation. Staff is utilizing budgetary savings in ERP temporary
services. The approval of this amendment and budget transfer would decrease the
General Fund (Account #001-505-2502-1-56214-) by the amount of $32,000 and
increase the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account #601-500-2901-1-88108-) by the
amount of $32,000. Amount Budgeted: $240,000 Additional Appropriation: $0 (Budget
transfer of $32,000 from General Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund) Account
Number: 601-500-2901-1-88108- A budget transfer between two funds requires City
Council approval per City's fiscal policy. There is no net increase to the City's total
budget.
8. Notice of Completion for Fire Station #2 HVAC System, Project No. PW 25-
15: Accept the replacement of the HVAC unit at Fire Station #2 Project No. PW 25-15,
by ACCO Engineering Systems Inc. as complete. Authorize the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget. Amount Budgeted:
$150,000 Additional Appropriation: None Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88400
(Citywide HVAC CIP account).)
MOTION by Council Member Giroux SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve Consent Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Boyles
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
9. Conversion of City of El Segundo from a General Law City to a Charter
City: Discuss and consider the proposed draft charter, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Provide direction to staff to prepare the documents and schedule and conduct the
Council public hearings required for a ballot measure proposing the adoption of a
charter at the November 3, 2026, general election.
(Fiscal Impact: The inclusion of a ballot measure to adopt a charter city measure at the
November 3, 2026 election is estimated to cost approximately $2,500.)
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, presented the item,.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to provide direction to staff to prepare the documents and schedule
and conduct the required public hearings.
10. Resolution Establishing an Optional Member Group for Current and Retired
City Council Members and Electing a Public Employees Medical Hospital Care Act
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(PEMHCA) Contribution to California Public Employees Retirement System
(CaIPERS) Medical Insurance: Approve and adopt a resolution to establish a separate
Optional Member Group for Current and Retired Council Members, and establish its
Public Employees Medical Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Contribution to California
Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) Medical Insurance.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Council consensus to continue the item to the April 21, 2026 regular City Council
meeting.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
11. Recreation and Parks Commission Update: Receive and file the Recreation
and Park Commission update.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Joe Lormans, Aquatics Manager, introduced Commissioner Marc Cavagnolo, who
presented the item.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the Recreation and Park Commission update.
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Reminded Council Members, City Manager, City
Attorneys, Department Directors, and CCB members to file their annual Conflict -of -
Interest Form 700 by the April 1, 2026 deadline. Reminded Council Members, City
Manager, Department Directors, and Planning Commissioners to take their biennial
Ethics Training, as required by the FPPC and the Secretary of State.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf — Major Event Subcommittee meeting discussed hosting
viewing events that would not require City resources. Received Council consensus to
plan a World Cup viewing party on Main Street (where the Farmers' Market is held) for
the Brazil vs. Morocco game on June 13 at 3:00 PM. Plans to attend the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments General Assembly on March 26, 2026, where she will be
a participant on the Mayors' Panel Discussion.
Council Member Giroux — No Report
Council Member Boyles — Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino — No Report
Mayor Pimentel — The Public Works Department has been working to trim trees and
clear the City's catch basins. Attended a meeting with City staff today at Hyperion to
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address ongoing operational challenges. He will attend the League of Cities Tax Policy
Meeting on March 26, 2026. The Transportation Committee received a presentation
from LA Metro on plans to accommodate crowds during the World Cup and LA28
Olympics. Last week the City hosted the Prince of Denmark and the Danish Economic
Delegation, which was exploring investment opportunities with El Segundo companies
for their Sovereign Wealth Fund. Announced El Segundo finished fifth in the Digital City
Awards.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY —
12. Legislative Update: The City Attorney gave an update on new legislation.
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER — Thanked the Mayor for joining
City staff at a meeting with Hyperion representatives today, at which the plant shared
details of its long-term maintenance plan. The AQMD received 52 odor complaints and
issued no notices of violation since March 3. Informed Council on the AQMD's
requirements for issuing Notices of Violation, which are triggered by odor complaints
from at least six residences that can be traced back to the same source and be
detected by the inspector on duty.
MEMORIAL: None
Adjourned at 7:40 PM.
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