1 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 Director
Paul Silverstein, Interim IT Director
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks & Library Director
Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Paul Chung, CFO/City Treasurer
George Avery, Fire Chief
Rebecca Redyk, HR Director
Elias Sassoon, Public Works Director
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.
When a Council Member duly requires AB 2449 teleconferencing to attend the City Council meeting the public will also be able to access the meeting and provide public comment via Zoom. To access Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device, use URL https://zoom.us/j/ 81951332052 and enter PIN: 903629 or visit www.zoom.us on device of choice, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter meeting ID: 81951332052 and PIN: 903629. If joining by phone, dial 1-669-900-9128 and enter meeting ID and PIN. To reiterate, attending a City Council meeting by Zoom will only be used when AB 2449 is used.
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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) 524-2307 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)
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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54956.8): - 1- MATTER(S)
Wyle Park - Corner of Franklin Avenue and Maryland Street, El Segundo CA 90245 (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 4135-027-023, 006,007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 025, 024)
Real Property Negotiators: Darrell George, City Manager and Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Owner: Wyle Laboratories
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Corinna Girard - The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Boyles
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. El Segundo Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up 4 2. California's 175th Anniversary of Statehood Proclamation 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) A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Read All Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda by Title Only Recommendation -
Approval
B. CONSENT
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Warrant Demand Register for July 28, 2025 through August 10, 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 3A and 3B: warrant numbers 3056689 through 3056900, and 9003392 through 9003395.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Definitions and Permitted Uses Related to Incubator and Innovative Startup Uses Recommendation -
1. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan definitions and permitted uses related to Incubator and Innovative Start-up uses and finding that the ordinance is exempt 5 from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Construction Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $919,000 for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Project No. PW 25-07 Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $919,000 for the FY 2025-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Project No. PW 25-07, and authorize an additional $81,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications for the FY 2025-26 Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. PW 25-10
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications for the FY 2025- 26 Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. PW 25-10 and authorize advertising for bids.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Award of Contract for Real-Time Data Visualization Platform with Peregrine Through the 2023 UASI Grant Program Award and Subaward Agreement with the City of Los Angeles
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Peregrine Technologies, Inc., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $240,000 for a three-year term to provide a Real-Time Data Visualization platform.
2. Authorize City Manager to waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(a).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Second Reading of 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 -
6 1. Second Reading and Adoption of 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.
10. 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 ElSegundo 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.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing to Establish a Fee for a Community Alerting System for the City of El Segundo Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1646, and Agreement with Chevron Corporation to Reimburse the City of El Segundo for Associated Costs
Recommendation -
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed fees to establish a community alerting system for the City of El Segundo pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1646 (AB1646).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Chevron Corporation for an estimated amount of $237,179 for FY 2025-26 to establish a 24/7 community alerting system to notify El Segundo residents, businesses, and visitors of any incidents generated by the Chevron Oil Refinery in El Segundo.
3. Adopt a resolution to establish fees for the City's costs for AB 1646 compliance.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
12. Resolution Amending Chapter 1A2 of the El Segundo Administrative Code for the Management Confidential Series Relating to Salary Range Adjustments, Increases to Flexible Benefit Plan, and Fair Labor Standards Act Exemption Status
7 Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Administrative Code to update sections for specific unrepresented classifications covered under Chapter 1A2 Management-Confidential series.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1-6-4 to Update the List of Positions Exempt from the Civil Service System and Section 1-6-5 to Revise the Position Title of One Department Head
Recommendation -
1. Introduce and waive the first reading of the proposed Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1-6-4 to update the list of positions exempt from the Civil Service System and Section 1-6-5 to revise the position title of one Department Head.
2. Direct staff to schedule a second reading of the Ordinance for the regular September 16, 2025, City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Plunge Capital Campaign Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Plunge Capital Campaign update.
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
8 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 - Dr. Ray Gen
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: August 27, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk