1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
350 MAIN STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Chris Pimentel, Mayor
Ryan W. Baldino, Mayor Pro Tem
Drew Boyles, Council Member
Lance Giroux, Council Member
Michelle Keldorf, Council Member
Susan Truax, City Clerk
Executive Team
Darrell George, City Manager
Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager
Saul Rodriguez, Police Chief
Michael Allen, Community Development Dir.
Paul Silverstein, Interim IT Director
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks & Library Dir.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Paul Chung, CFO/City Treasurer
George Avery, Fire Chief
Rebecca Redyk, HR Director
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Dir.
MISSION STATEMENT:
“Provide a great place to live, work, and visit.”
VISION STATEMENT:
“Be a global innovation leader where big ideas take off while maintaining our unique small-town character.”
2 The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only act upon properly posted and listed agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of City Council regarding any matter on this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. Such documents may also be posted on the City’s website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the agenda, the public can only comment on City-related business that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the agenda during the Public Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, members of the public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person.
Those wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit to the City Clerk a “Speaker Card” located at the Council Chamber entrance. You are not required to provide personal information in order to speak, except to the extent necessary for the City Clerk to call upon you, properly record your name in meeting minutes and to provide contact information for later staff follow-up, if appropriate.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can also be found on the City’s website at https://www.elsegundo.org/government/departments/city-clerk. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 524-2308 to make an accommodation request or to obtain a copy of the policy.
3 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – 5-MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON, 30-MINUTE LIMIT TOTAL) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. City Council and/or City Manager will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION: City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for purposes of conferring with City’s Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with City’s Labor Negotiators.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -3-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Officers’ Association (POA), Firefighters’ Association (FFA) & Management Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group)
Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty, City Manager, Darrell George and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Father Alexei Smith - St. Andrews Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – 5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON, 30 MINUTE LIMIT TOTAL) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed.
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS – (Related to Public Communications) 4 A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 and Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
2. Warrant Demand Register for June 16, 2025 through July 27, 2025 Recommendation -
1. Ratify payroll and employee benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and, wire transfers.
2. Approve Warrant Demand Register numbers 24B, 25A, 1A, 2A, 2B and 2C: warrant numbers 3056042 through 3056688, and 9003374 through 9003391.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Continue Emergency Action for the Permanent Repair of the City of El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center Pool Heaters
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file staff's report regarding the status of the permanent repairs to El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center pool heaters.
2. Adopt a motion by four-fifths vote to determine the need to continue the emergency action approved under Resolution No. 5519.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Replacement of Gordon Clubhouse HVAC System at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25- 14 Recommendation -
5 1. Adopt a resolution to approve engineering plans and specifications for the replacement of the Gordon Clubhouse HVAC at Recreation Park No.
PW 25-14 to avail the City of Immunities pursuant to the Government Code § 830.6.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Agreement with Monday.com to Renew Software Licenses Recommendation -
1. Pursuant to the City of El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1-7-9(A), waive competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to execute a 3-year software licenses renewal contract with Monday.com for a total contract amount of $226,980.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Resolution Appointing City Representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Governing Board
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution appointing Chief Financial Officer Paul Chung as the City’s primary representative to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (“ICRMA”) Governing Board and appointing Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk and Risk Manager Sharon Brennan as alternate representatives.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
7. Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis for Construction Administration Services for "The Plunge" Project Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement # 6865 with Arcadis for $184,520 for construction administration during the construction phase and authorize an additional $50,000 for contingency for a sub-total of $234,520.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 6 8. Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services
Recommendation -
1. Waive the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(C) and award a contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for $408,000 for tree maintenance services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 7065 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for an additional $408,000 ($204,000 per fiscal year) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $612,000, and extend the term for two years to September 30, 2027, for Tree Maintenance Services.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Opposition to Senate Bill 707 (Durazo) Regarding Changes to Brown Act Meeting Requirements
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Clerk to send a letter of Opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 707.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Resolution Authorizing Staff to File Applications for Measure A Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the resolution approving the blanket authority to file applications for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A funding for projects and programs.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. An Ordinance Amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Permitted Uses and Definitions Related to Incubator and Innovative Start-up Uses (Environmental Assessment No. EA-1374 and Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 24-03)
Recommendation -
1. Open and conduct a public hearing to solicit public testimony.
2. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and finding that the ordinance is exempt 7 from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
3. Schedule the ordinance's second reading for the September 2, 2025 regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter may be heard.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
12. Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement Recommendation -
1. Approve the proposed amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to extend the term from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and to provide a three-and-one-half percent base salary increase from $292,032 to $302,253 annually.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Urban Search & Rescue Vehicle (USAR 32) Transfer to Torrance Fire Department
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to draft an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, authorizing the transfer of USAR 32 (Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle) and its assigned grant-funded equipment to be designated to the Torrance Fire Department.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Revised Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy Recommendation -
1. Approve the revisions to the Athletic Field/Facility Use and Allocation Policy.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Urho Saari Swim Stadium Tile Mosaic Public Art Installation Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement for the creation and installation of a tile mosaic at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium
8 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. An Ordinance Amending Bylaws of the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board to Add One Current Park Vista Tenant to Serve as a Non-Voting Member
Recommendation -
1. Adopt Ordinance No. _____ approving and adopting amended and restated bylaws of the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Boyles
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
Mayor Pimentel
H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City’s Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City’s Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
MEMORIALS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: August 14, 2025
TIME: 10:30 AM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk