2026 Jun 02 - CC MINMEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
CLOSED SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 4:33 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
4:36 PM
Council Member Giroux -
Absent
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 3-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
• Ryan Danowitz, resident and ESPD Captain, spoke about Police Management
Association contract negotiations
• Luke Muir, resident and ESPD Lieutenant, spoke about Police Management
Association contract negotiations
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).
Discussion Of Personnel Matters (Gov't Code §54957): -1- Matter(s)
City Manager - Employment Contract
Representative: City Attorney, Mark Hensley, and Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management, Rebecca Redyk
Public Employment (Gov't Code § 54957) -1- Matter(s)
City Manager Performance Review
Conference With City's Labor Negotiator (Gov't Code §54957.6): -2- Matter(s)
Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA), and Fire Fighters'
Association (FFA)
Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty
City Manager: Darrell George
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management: Rebecca Redyk.
Adjourned at 5:59 PM.
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Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION — Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino -
Present
Council Member Boyles -
Present
Council Member Giroux -
Absent
Council Member Keldorf -
Present
INVOCATION — Pastor Kaleb Oh, El Segundo United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Boyles
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Juneteenth Celebration Proclamation — read by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino,
accepted by Mayor Pimentel on behalf of the citizens of Ell Segundo
2. Presentation of Edison Scholar Check to El Segundo Student Juliette
Oudo LaGue — Commendation read by Council Member Keldorf;
scholarship presented by Diane Forte, Manager of Government Affairs
for Edison
3. Mattel Play It Forward Proclamation — read by Council Member Boyles,
accepter by Corinne Murat, Director, Government Affairs for Mattel
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 3-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total)
• Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke in favor of displaying Pride Month colors on the El
Segundo water tank throughout June
• Kristi Zeman, resident, spoke about the desire for additional study rooms at the El
Segundo Public Library
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Boyles to
read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
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B. CONSENT:
4. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026:
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
5. Warrant Demand Register for May 4, 2026 through May 17, 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 21 c - Payroll, 21 c - Manual Checks, 21 c -
EFT, 22a - EFT, 22a - Manual Checks: warrant numbers 3057757 through 3057761,
3072559 through 3072774 (due to a clerical error (numbering typo), no payments were
issued to checks in the sequence 3072629-3072678), 9100231 through 9100251, and
9003440 through 9003440.
(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included
within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $4,708,189.21 ($1,025,839.57 in
check warrants and $3,682,349.64 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY
2025-2026 Budget.)
6. Agreement with CorVel Corporation for Workers' Compensation Claims
Administration Services: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
Agreement No. 7601 with CorVel for a total contract authority of $222,515.
(Fiscal Impact: The total fiscal impact over the three-year term is $222,515. The fiscal
impact in FY 2026-27 is $71,633; FY 2027-28 is $74,138; and FY 2028-29 is $76,744.
Funding is included in the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget.)
7. Resolution Adopting the "Public Posting of Translated Agendas for City
Council Meetings" Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707: Adopt Resolution No. 5598
adopting the "Public Posting of Translated Agendas for Public Meetings" Policy and
authorizing the City Clerk to implement administrative procedures necessary to carry
out the policy.
(Fiscal Impact: Implementation of the policy may require minimal administrative
resources related to the monitoring of a public posting window for translated agendas.
These costs are anticipated to be nominal and managed within existing departmental
resources.)
8. Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Temporary
Staffing Professionals: Authorize the City Manager to approve a Fourth Amendment
to the Professional Services Agreement No. 6904D with Temporary Staffing
Professionals for an additional $450,000 in FY 2026-27 for on -call temporary staffing for
use by all City departments; if approved by the City Council, the amendment will
increase the total, not -to -exceed amount of this agreement to $1,250,000.
(Fiscal Impact: No additional funding is required. Various departments with temporary
staffing needs will utilize funds from budgeted vacancies salary savings included in the
adopted FY 2026-27 budget.)
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9. First Amendment to Agreement No. 7365 with California Fence & Supply:
Waive the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code §
1-7-9(A) and award contract No. 7365A to California Fence & Supply. Authorize the City
Manager to execute an amendment with California Fence and Supply.
(Fiscal Impact: This agreement would provide funding for emergency repairs made at
Recreation Park. The City originally appropriated $49,268 for the contractor at the
beginning of FY 2025-26 to provide service for chain link fencing at Recreation Park. If
approved, this amendment would increase the annual allocation by $4,868 to a total of
$54,136. The City has sufficient funds available in the budget line item to approve this
request. Included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Budget.
Amount Budgeted: $49,268
Additional Appropriation: None.
Account Number(s): 001-512-5102-8-56226 (Repairs & Maintenance).)
10. Resolution Modifying Basic Salary Range for the Associate Planner
Classification: Adopt Resolution No. 5599 modifying and approving the basic salary
range for the Associate Planner.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
11. Resolution Authorizing the City of El Segundo's Participation in the
Employment Risk Management Authority for Employment Practices Liability
Insurance Coverage: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 5600 authorizing the City's
participation in the Employment Risk Management Authority for Employment Practices
Liability insurance coverage.
(Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of obtaining Employment Practices Liability insurance
coverage for the period July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027 is $40,211. Funding is
included in the FY 2026-27 budget.)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
approve Consent Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. Public Hearing for Approval of Proposed FY 2026-27 Citywide Operating and
Capital Improvement Program Budget, Gann Appropriations Limit, and
Associated Financial Policies: Conduct a public hearing. Adopt Resolution No. 5601
approving the proposed FY 2026-27 Citywide Operating and Capital Improvement
Program Budget, various financial policies, and Gann appropriations limit.
(Fiscal Impact: Total proposed FY 2026-27 budget appropriations (for all funds) equal
$214,556,081 with off -setting estimated revenues and use of reserves. Of these
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amounts, proposed General Fund appropriations equal $108,385,859 with off -setting
estimated revenues and use of reserves. The proposed approvals fully adhere to
applicable City financial policies.)
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.
CFO/City Treasurer Paul Chung presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — None
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to
close Public Hearing Item C 12.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5601
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026-2027 FINAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to
adopt Resolution No. 5601 approving the proposed FY 202.6-27 Citywide
Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget, various financial policies,
and Gann appropriations limit.
MOTION PASSED 3/1
AYES: Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: Pimentel
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to
reconsider adoption of Resolution No. 5601 approving the proposed FY 2026-27
Citywide Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget, various financial
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policies, and Gann appropriations limit.
MOTION FAILED 2/2
AYES: Baldino and Keldorf
NOES: Pimentel and Boyles
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
13. Public Hearing (#2 of 2) to Consider El Segundo Becoming a Charter City;
the Proposal of a City Charter and the Proposed Charter's Content: Hold a public
hearing on the proposed City Charter ("Charter") and receive public comment on the
proposed Charter. Provide direction on any changes to the proposed Charter. Direct
staff to include the proposed charter on an upcoming agenda for consideration to submit
the measure to the voters at the November 2026 election (per state law, the City
Council must wait at least 21 days from the second public hearing).
(Fiscal Impact: The inclusion of a ballot measure to adopt a city charter at the
November 3, 2026 election is estimated to cost approximately $2,500, as the City is
already conducting an election, resulting in relatively lower additional costs.)
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 six
pieces of written communication had been received.
City Attorney Mark Hensley presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -
- Kristi Zeman, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Kelly Stuart, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Holly Lipscomb, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• John Pickhaver, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Nancy Johns, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Melissa McCaverty, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Cheryl Smith, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
• Pat Hachiya, resident, spoke against placing a Charter City proposition on the
November ballot
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MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Baldino to
close Public Hearing Item C 13.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
Council Discussion
Council consensus to provide direction on any changes to the proposed Charter and to
direct staff to include the proposed charter on an upcoming agenda. Requested staff to
complete an analysis of local cities that have gone through the Charter City process, as
well as an analysis of procurement regarding prevailing wage, housing, and legal
updates from the City Attorney. City staff was asked to put together messaging for a
public outreach campaign and to conduct a Town Hall Meeting to inform the community
about the process for submitting a Charter City measure to the voters on the November
3, 2026 ballot.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
14. Adoption of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of El Segundo and
the El Segundo Police Officers' Association Updating the Holiday Pay Provision
in the Memorandum of Understanding: Adopt a Side Letter Agreement No. 7485B
Between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Officers' Association
(ESPOA) 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), Title 2, § 571.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Director of Human Resources, Rebecca Redyk, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pimentel to adopt a
Side Letter Agreement No. 7485B between the City of El Segundo and the El
Segundo Police Officers' Association Updating the Holiday Pay Provision in the
Memorandum of Understanding.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
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15. FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Adopt the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.
.(Fiscal Impact: Implementation of the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan will be considered
and prioritized in the annual citywide budget each fiscal year.)
Deputy City Manager, Barbara Voss, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to
adopt the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Boyles, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Giroux
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
F. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Today is California's Primary Election Day. Polls
closed at 8:00 PM. Thanked everyone who voted and those who staffed our
polling locations throughout the state. Special thanks to El Segundo Library
Manager Mark Herbert, who worked with our office and staff from the Los
Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk to facilitate use of the El
Segundo Library as a polling place from Saturday through today.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf —. Thanked everyone who voted and those who
addressed the Council this evening for participating in the democratic process.
Attended the second South Bay Regional Housing Development Trust Fund
meeting. The watch party for the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco
will be held at Rec Park on Saturday, June 13 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Council Member Giroux — Absent
Council Member Boyles — No report
Mayor Pro Tern Baldino — Congratulated CX2 for opening their new building on
Nash Street. Attended the Gundo Laundry grand re -opening on Saturday and the
Rotarian's Community Service Awards luncheon. The Plunge re -opening is this
Saturday; early swim tickets are sold out.
Mayor Pimentel —
16. Possible Ballot Measure to Address Nonprofit Businesses in City's
Business License Tax Ordinance: Discuss possible ballot measure to address
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nonprofit businesses in City's Business License Tax ordinance. Direct staff to include
the proposed ordinance on an upcoming agenda for consideration to submit the ballot
measure to the voters at the November 3, 2026 general election.
Council Discussion
Council consensus to direct staff to include the proposed ordinance on an
upcoming agenda for consideration to submit the ballot measure to the voters at
the November 3, 2026 general election. Consensus to review this and other
items to be cleaned up and brought back to Council for consideration at a future
meeting.
AB 1678 was signed into law, raising the limit on local sales tax, which could
impact the imposition of Measure C taxes if County voters pass tax Measure ER,.
Los Angeles Sanitation meeting tomorrow at which a rate increase will be
considered. Mattel hosted a Masters of the Universe preview yesterday. Civic
Day II was last week, at which ESHS seniors from Mr. Gast's government
classes presented land use plan that reimagine development east of Pacific
Coast Highway. Attended the Medal of Valor luncheon in Torrance at which five
ESPD officers were honored. Thanked the Public Works Department for solving
the gas issue at an apartment meeting. Thanked the Planning Department for
solving the electrification issue at the condominiums located at 123 E. Oak
Avenue. There will be a tax policy meeting on Thursday in conjunction with the
Conference of Mayors in Long Beach. Asked the City to invite the ESHS
Women's Swim and Lacrosse teams to next Council meeting to congratulate
them on their winning seasons. Thanked Deputy City Manager Barbara Voss for
working with local tech start-ups to identify opportunities for growth in Riverside
and Imperial counties when the City can't accommodate land or power supply
requirements.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No Report
REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP — CITY MANAGER —The AQMD received 13 Hyperion
odor complaints since May 19 and issued no notices of violation. Issued an NOV
for failure to report within an hour a shutdown impacting the oxygen reactor. Will
be meeting with the new general manager at Hyperion. Library staff will review
the current study rooms and use of the facility by private paid tutors.
MEMORIAL: None
Adjourned at 8:12 PM.
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