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2026 May 19 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Pimentel - Present Mayor Pro Tern Baldino - Present Council Member Boyles - Present Council Member Giroux - Present Council Member Keldorf - Absent PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 3-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): -2- Matter(s) Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), and Police Manager's Association (PMA) Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty City Manager: Darrell George Human Resources Director: Rebecca Redyk. Adjourned at 5:58 PM. Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Pimentel Mayor Pro Tern Baldino Council Member Boyles Council Member Giroux Council Member Keldorf - Present Present - Present - Present Via Teleconference INVOCATION — Rabbi Dovid Lisbon, Jewish Community Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Baldino EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 1 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of Jon Ramey from Ramey Roofing for reroofing the Library Park gazebo LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation — Read by Council Member Boyles, accepted by resident DeAnne Aussem 2. Recognition of 2026 OpenGov High Performance Government Award — received by Community Development Director Michael Allen and staff PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 3-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total) • Chris Eidem, resident, spoke about Item 15, the El Segundo Skate Park • Bruce Evans, Marina del Rey resident, spoke about the closure of the pedestrian gate between Raytheon and the Chargers Common Retail Center • Molly O'Brien, resident, spoke about the desire for an Edison transformer at 123 E. Oak • Janet Hodgman, resident, spoke about the desire for an Edison transformer at 123 E. Oak • Bill Hodgman, resident, spoke about the desire for an Edison transformer at 123 E. Oak • Amanda Petty, Redondo Beach resident, spoke about the closure of the pedestrian gate between Raytheon and the Chargers Common Retail Center • Julieta Aramburo, Torrance resident and Assistant Dean at El Camino College, spoke about El Camino College's Join the Conversation elcamino.edu/ CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS: A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only. MOTION by Council Member Giroux, 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: 3. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 and Special Budget Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026: (Fiscal Impact: None.) 4. Warrant Demand Register for April 13, 2026 through May 3, 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 20b - EFT, 20b - Manual Checks, 21a - EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 2 Manual Checks, 21 a - EFT2, 21 a - EFT, 21 a - Payroll, 21 b - Manual Checks, and 21 b - EFT: warrant numbers 3057745 through 3057756, 3072296 through 3072558, 9100206 through 9100230, and 9003439 through 9003439. (Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $4,162,693.26 ($2,089,872.50 in check warrants and $2,072,820.76 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY 2025-2026 Budget.) 5. Pulled by Council Member Giroux 6. Notice of Completion for Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. PW 25-10: Accept the Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. PW 25-10 completed by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. as complete. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. (Fiscal Impact: Included in Adopted FY 2025-26 Budget Amount Budgeted: $200,000 Additional Appropriation: None Account Number(s): 106-511-4101-7-88606 (Sidewalk Repair — Gas Tax Fund).) 7. Pulled by Council Members Boyles and Giroux 8. Resolution to Adopt the FY 2026-27 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PW 26-04) Funded by Senate Bill 1: Adopt Resolution No. 5592 identifying the street rehabilitation project to be funded with SB 1, "Road Repair and Accountability Act" fund for FY 2026-27. (Fiscal Impact: To be included in the proposed FY 2026-27 Budget. Amount Budgeted: $450,000 Additional Appropriation: None at this time. Account Numbers: 128-511-4101-7-88383 (SB1 Expenditure) Other transportation funds as needed.) 9. Waiver of El Segundo Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(c) to Allow Alcohol at Recreation Park for the Kiwanis Roller Skating Pop-up Fundraiser: Approve request to waive El Segundo Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(c) to allow alcohol at Recreation Park for the Kiwanis Roller Skating Pop-up Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: None.) 10. Pulled By Council Member Giroux 11. Pulled by Council Member Boyles MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve Consent Items 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 3 NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PULLED ITEM(S): 5. Contract Award to J & L Building Maintenance Services, LLC for Janitorial Services for City Buildings and Facilities: Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 7587 with J & L Building Maintenance Services, LLC (J & L) for a terra of (3) three years, with two (2) optional one-year renewal periods for janitorial services. Approve an initial annual contract amount of $324,038, plus a contingency allocation of $10,000 per year for special City events, adjustments for annual CPI and minimum gage increases. (Fiscal Impact: Contract award to J & L Building Maintenance Services, LLC costs are $324,038, plus a $10,000 contingency, per year with an annual CPI increase not to exceed 3%, and a minimum wage increase not to exceed 3%, only if the minimum wage increases exceed the CPI increase. While the full amount is included in the Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget, the contract start date of June 1, 2026, falls within FY 2025-26. The one -month cost for FY 2025-26 will be covered by departmental budgetary savings. No additional appropriation is needed at this time. Source of funding: Account # 001-511-2601-1-56204 (Government Buildings - Contractual Services).) MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to approve Consent Item 5. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. Contract Award for the Phase 2 City Fall HVAC Improvements Project: Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works contract No. 7588 with Pardess Air, Inc. in the amount of $610,000 for the Phase 2 City Hall HVAC Improvements Project No. PW 25-18 and authorize an additional $90,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. (Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted in FY 2025-26: $700,000 Additional Appropriation: No Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88400 (Citywide HVAC).) MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to approve Consent Item 7. MOTION PASSED 3/2 AYES: Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: Pimentel, Boyles ABSTAIN: None EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 4 ABSENT: None 10. Construction Contract Award for the Sports Court Surface Improvements at Recreation Park, Project No. 26-06: Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract No. 7589 with SoCal Sports Surfaces, Inc. for Sports Court Surface Improvements at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 26-06, in the amount of $113,100; approve select alternate bid items in the amount of $47,000, for a total construction contract amount of $160,100; and authorize an additional $10,000 in contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. (Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget. Amount Budgeted: $300,000 Additional Appropriation: None Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88421 In FY 2025-26, $1,200,000 was adopted as part of the Capital Improvement Programs budget for the Repair of Distressed malls and Surfaces PW 25-05, In January 2026 the project was awarded to a contractor for $748,980 with an additional contingency of $150,000. With a remaining budget of $300,000 there are sufficient funds to complete the proposed Sports Court Surface Improvements Project„ Project No, 26-06) MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to approve Consent Item 10. MOTION PASSED 4/1 AYES: Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: Pimentel ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 11. Eighth Amendment to Agreement No. 5618 with Granicus, LLC for Software Renewal: Waive the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to EI Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(A) and award contract to Granicus, LLC. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to agreement No. 5618H with Granicus, LLC for a total contract not to exceed $298,842.26. (Fiscal Impact: The renewal agreement provides predictable fiscal planning for the City, as the yearly price increase is capped at 3% for the entire five-year term. The budget goes into more detail in the attached Granicus Proposal within the pricing summary. Included in the FY 2025-26 budget. Amount Budgeted: $ 65,253.57 Additional Appropriation: No Account Number: 001-506-0000-1-56217) MOTION by Council Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve Consent Item 11 for a three-year term with price increases capped at three percent. MOTION PASSED 3/2 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, and Keldorf NOES: Boyles and Giroux EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 5 ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: 12. Adoption of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association Updating the Longevity Pay Provision in the Memorandum of Understanding: Adopt a Side Letter Agreement No. 6676A between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association (PSSEA) updating the Longevity Pay provision in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to clarify the eligibility and' payment of Longevity Pay to comply with Public Employees' Retirement Law (PERL), Government Code 20536, and the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 571. (Fiscal Impact: None.) Director of Human Resources, Rebecca Redyk, presented the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to adopt a Side Letter Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association (PSSEA). MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 13. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association: Adopt Resolution No. 5593 approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") Agreement No. 7584 between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association ("PSSEA"). (Fiscal Impact: The total fiscal impact of the changes over the three-year term is approximately $267,179. The fiscal impact in FY 2026-27 is $46,674; FY 2027-28 is $88,546; and FY 202 -29 is $131 „9 9. If the City Council approves the MOU, the funding will be included in the Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and future budget years.) Director of Human Resources, Rebecca Redyk, presented the item. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION NO. 5593 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE EL SEGUNDO POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"). MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 14. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional Employees" Association: Adopt Resolution No. 5594 approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") Agreement No. 7585 between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Supervisory and Professional Employees' Association ("SPEK). (Fiscal Impact: The total fiscal impact of the changes over the three-year term is approximately $1,013,140. The fiscal impact in FY 2026-27 is $158,105; FY 2027-28 is $335,298; and FY 2028-29 is $519,737. If the City Council approves the MOU, the funding will be included in the Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and future budget years.) Director of Human Resources, Rebecca Redyk, presented the item. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5594 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE EL SEGUNDO SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"). MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 7 15. Construction Contract Award for the Teen Center, Plaza, and Skate Park Renovation Project at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-13: Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract Agreement No. 7590 with SS+K Construction, Inc. for the renovations of the Teen Center, Plaza, and Skate Park, Project No. PW 25-13, in the base bid amount of $4,373,981, and approve Alternates A and B for a net cost increase of $170,000, for a total construction contract amount of $4,543,981, and authorize an additional $900,000 in contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement No. 7591 with Moore lacofano Goltsman (MIG, Inc.) in the amount of $150,910 for Construction Administration Services for the renovation of the Teen Center, Plaza, and Skate Park at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-13 and authorize an additional $50,000 for contingency. Adopt Resolution No. 5595 authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve subcontractor substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code § 4107. (Fiscal Impact: Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget. Amount Budgeted: $8,900,000.00 Additional Appropriation: None Account Number(s): 301-511-4101-1-88421 (CIP Fund) 131-511-4101-x-xxxxx (Measure W Fund) The total project construction cost for the renovations to the Teen Center and the Teen Center Plaza, including the multi -use courts and the skate park, is $5,644,891. This cost includes the Construction Contract, Construction Administration, and contingencies as recommended.) Director of Public Works, Elias Sassoon, presented the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract No. 7590 with SS+K Construction, Inc. and to execute a Professional Service Agreement No. 7591 with Moore lacofano Goltsman (MIG, Inc.). MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5595 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO REVIEW AND APPROVE SUBSTITUTION OF SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THE RENOVATION OF EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 8 TEEN CENTER, PLAZA, AND SKATEPARK AT RECREATION PARK, PROJECT NO, PW 25-13, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE § 4107 MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve subcontractor substitutions. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Mayor Pimentel called for a brief recess at 7:32 PM. Mayor Pimentel reconvened the meeting at 7:37 PM. 16. Measure C Sales Tax Implementation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 5596 and 5597 and approve associated documents to instruct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to collect an additional 0.50% sales tax as approved by Measure C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates to add $2,500 per year for reporting and auditing services fee in relation to Measure C pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 1-7A. Appropriate $175,000 to budget line item 001-505-0000-1-56204- (Contractual Services) for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration's implementation cost. (Fiscal Impact: The one-time fee for California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to implement the tax collection of $175,000 was not budgeted in FY 2025-26 and would require City Council to appropriate the additional funding. Amount Budgeted in FY 2025-26: $0 Additional Appropriation: $175,000 Account Number(s): 001-505-0000-1-56204- (General Fund contractual services) Staff will bring back the necessary revenue changes during the FY 2026-27 Mid -Year budget. The implementation of the 0.75% Measure C tax could generate approximately $9 million dollars in additional Sales Tax revenue for the City. Furthermore, staff is recommending an amendment to the City's agreement No. 3313H with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HDL) by $3,600 per year, plus audit recovery fees. These costs will be absorbed into the Finance Department's operating budget.) Mark Hensley, City Attorney, presented the item. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5596 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF El SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5597 A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to adopt a resolution authorizing examination of sales or transactions and use taxes records. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Council Member Giroux SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to approve associated documents to instruct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to collect an additional 0.75% sales tax as approved by Measure C. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 3313H with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates and to appropriate $175,000 for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration's implementation cost. MOTION PASSED 5/0 AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 10 NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None E, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK —Ballots for the June 2 Primary Election may be returned by mail (no postage necessary), placed in the secure Ballot Drop Box at Main and Holly, or returned to a polling place beginning on May 23. Early in - person voting will take place at the El Segundo Public Library beginning Saturday, May 30. Thanked the ESFD for their Open House on Saturday. G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Keldorf — Thanked City Clerk's staff for facilitating her teleconference attendance this evening. Attended the Donor Recognition Reception at the Plunge last night. Council Member Giroux — No Report Council Member Boyles — 17. Annual Resident and Business Survey Council Discussion Council consensus to direct staff to conduct a resident survey and develop a proposal for a business retention program, including a business survey and quantifiable metrics. Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — Thanked Mayor Pimentel and Deputy City Manager Barbara Voss for meeting with him and Jeb Terry, CEO and president at Cosm. Thanked resident Tyler Swanson for making the introduction. Mayor Pimentel — Thanked staff for setting up a meeting with Gundo Gals, an organization for women with careers in the deep tech, defense and aerospace communities. Attended a City Schools Subcommittee meeting. Congratulated the El Segundo High School Girls Swimming and LA Crosse for winning CIF titles. Attended the All -ages ESHS reunion on Saturday. Spoke to the Los Angeles Commercial Realtors Association about economic opportunities in El Segundo. Toured Dockweiler Beach with staff from Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbor Department to discuss ongoing issues with unhoused people living on the beach bluffs. The Estonian Ambassador will visit City Hall tomorrow. Attended an Aerospace and Defense Summit hosted by The Los Angeles Times. Will attend the South Bay Medal of Valor luncheon on Thursday. EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 11 REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No Report J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER —Public Works staff attended the Public Community Forum on May 14 at the El Segundo Library. Vector Control is addressing the recent uptick in mosquito activity. The AQMD received 21 Hyperion odor complaints since May 5 and issued no notices of violation. Hyperion provided the City with a weekly abatement update. There was temporary flaring activity on May 8. Hyperion's new acting general manager is Sarai Bhaga. MEMORIAL: None Adjourned at 8:17 PW Susan Truax, City Clerk,,/ M� EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PAGE 12