1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
5:30 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.
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 5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – UP-TO 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): -1-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Management Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group)
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, and Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Jonathan Elmore, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Commendation to Tom Lindsey
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – UP-TO 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
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve Regular and Special City Council Meeting minutes from adjourned meeting of December 3, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
3. Warrant Demand Register for November 3, 2025 through November 30, 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 9B-EFT2, 9B-Manual Checks2, 9B-Payroll Warrant2, 10A - EFT2, 10A-Manual Checks2, 10B - EFT, 10B-Manual Checks, 10B-Payroll Warrant, 11A-EFT, and 11AManual Checks: warrant numbers 3057641 through 3057664, 3070289 through 3070641, 9003427 through 9003428, and 9100008 through 9100025.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Amendment to Agreement No. 7358 with Fire Safety Advisors for Plan Check Services
Recommendation -
1. Approve an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 7358 with Fire Safety Advisors, LLC to increase the not-to-exceed sum by $150,000 for a total sum of $200,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 for fire plan check services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended agreement (No. 7358A).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 5 5. Resolution Adopting the Updated Capital Asset Policy Effective Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the City of El Segundo’s Updated Capital Asset Policy, effective Fiscal Year 2025-26.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take any other related action.
6. Resolution Approving Final Vesting Tract Map No. 83236 (EA-1348) for a Subdivision at 2100 East El Segundo Boulevard
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution approving Final Vesting Tract Map No. 83236 and authorizing certain City officials to sign the Map for recording.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. United States Department of Homeland Security 2024 Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant Program Award and Subaward Agreement with the City of Los Angeles
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a subaward agreement with the City of Los Angeles and accept a 2024 Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant for $70,699.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8. Introduction of Ordinance Amending the City's Existing Anti-Camping Ordinance to Include Certain Portions of Private Property and to Ensure Access to Nonresidential Buildings
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file an update on the City's homeless outreach program "PATCHES."
2. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 7-8-3 and 7-8-4 of Chapter 8 (Prohibited Camping) to Title 7 (Nuisances and Offenses) of the El Segundo Municipal Code (“ESMC”) to expand current anti-camping prohibitions and find that such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 6 Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
3. Schedule a second reading of the ordinance for the January 20 regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter it may be considered.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Crisis Communications Plan Update
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Crisis Communications Plan update and provide direction, as needed.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Update re Candy Cane Lane (1100-1200 blocks of East Acacia Avenue) Recommendation -
1. Receive and file update regarding Candy Cane Lane, including updates relating to traffic, parking and food sales at the event.
2. Provide direction to staff as needed.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take any other related action.
11. Contract with Recreation Technologies, Inc.
Recommendation -
1. Exempt the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code §§ 1-7-9(A) and 1-7-9 (C) and award a contract to Recreation Technologies, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Recreation Technologies, Inc. for $237,310 for a four-year term.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
12. Recruitment Process for Positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards
Recommendation -
1. Direct staff to open the recruitment process for the positions on the Committees, Commissions and Boards that expire in 2026. 7 2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK
G. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf
Council Member Giroux
Council Member Boyles
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
Mayor Pimentel
13. Mr. S. Claus' Annual Request for a Conditional Use Permit, Business License, and Various Waivers
Recommendation -
1. Approve and immediately issue a Conditional Use Permit to Mr. S.
Claus.
2. Approve the use of air rights and waive the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA should be contacted).
3. Grant a free business license to S. Claus Enterprises, a non-profit organization.
4. Waive ESMC 8-4-11B (Driveway Permits Required) and ESMC 8-5-11 (Parking on Grades).
5. Waive the Noise Ordinance (ESMC 7-2-3) to permit the clatter of reindeer hooves, the shouting of reindeer names, and the sound of bells on December 24 and 25, 2025.
6. Waive the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 7-6-3) to allow Mr. S. Claus to deliver gifts.
7. Waive the Animal Control Ordinance (ESMC 6-2-1) including section 6- 2-8 dealing with "Animals at Large" to allow eight reindeer to land on rooftops in El Segundo.
8. Waive of the Pooper-Scooper Regulations (ESMC 7-1-4).
Additionally, Mr. S. Claus has been directed to the Coastal Commission for clearance over the ocean; the DMV for a valid vehicle registration; the Department of Health and Welfare to ensure his elves are receiving minimum wage; and the Air Quality Management District to ensure a safe and clear sleigh ride.
8 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: December 11, 2025
TIME: 4:30 PM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk