MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino Present
Council Member Boyles Absent
Council Member Giroux Present
Council Member Keldorf Present
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): -3- Matters)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Managers Association (PMA), Supervisory, Professional Employees Association (SPEA), and Management Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group)
Representatives: Laura Drottz Kalty and Alex Volberding Deputy City Manager: Barbara Voss
Human Resources Director: Rebecca Redyk.
Adjourned at 5:52 PM.
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION - Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino Present
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Council Member Giroux Present
Council Member Keldorf Present
INVOCATION - City Clerk, Susan Truax
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Keldorf
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Older Americans Month Proclamation - read by Council Member Giroux, received by Linda Kruse, 2026 El Segundo Older American of the Year National Public Works Week Proclamation - read by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, accepted by Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works and Department Staff PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 3-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
• Jason Haffley, resident, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board, and Arts and Culture Committee member, spoke about Item D9, the Cultural Development Program
• John Pickhaver, resident and Arts and Culture Committee Chairman, spoke about Item D9, the Cultural Development Program Proposed Budget
• Stuart Carroll, resident and Arts and Culture Committee member, spoke about Item D9, the Cultural Development Program Proposed Budget
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
B. CONSENT:
3. Approve the Regular City Council Meeting minutes of April 21, 2026:
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
4. Warrant Demand Register for February 23, 2026 through April 5, 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 20a - Manual Checks, 20a - Payroll Warrant, and 20a - EFT: warrant numbers 3057740 through 3057744, 3072225 through 3072295, 9003438 through 9003438, and 9100192 through 9100205. (Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $5,113,835.78 ($1,241,020.99 in check warrants and $3,872,814.79 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY 2025-2026 Budget.)
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5. Pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
Final Acceptance of the Urho Saari Swim Stadium ("The Plunge") Mosaic Tile Mural Public Art Installation by Alea Fine Art, LLC: Accept the mosaic tile mural public art installation at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium ("The Plunge") completed by Alea Fine Art, LLC under Agreement No. 7390, and authorize staff to issue the final acceptance letter and process the final payment of $31,250.00. (Fiscal Impact: Final acceptance triggers the fourth and final payment of $31,250.00 to Alea Fine Art, LLC, for a total contract amount of $125,000.00. Funding is available in the Cultural Development Fund, which was approved by the City Council on December 3, 2024. There is no General Fund impact.)
MOTION by Giroux, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve Consent Items 3, 4, and 6.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
PULLED ITEM:
5. Amendment to Agreement No. 7070A with Tyler Technologies for Enterprise Environmental Health Software and Related Services: Authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to Agreement No. 7070A with Tyler Technologies to add a three-year license agreement for environmental health software in the total sum of $132,840. Exempt the amendment from the City's formal bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(A).
(Fiscal Impact: The total contract quote is $126,900. Staff recommended budgeting a 10% contingency to the project in the event of unforeseen scope adjustments, yielding a budgeted total of $132,840.
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Funding will be provided by CUPA Special Revenue Fund 126.
The proposed amendment of $132,840 is broken down as follows:
• $59,400 for one-time implementation services
• $5,940 for unforeseen scope adjustments (10% value of implementation fees) • $22,500 for first year of recurring annual maintenance fees • $22,500 for second year of recurring annual maintenance fees • $22,500 for third year of recurring annual maintenance fees The Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget includes $87,840 in account 126-510-3205-2-56217 for the first year of this project. This sum accounts for the implementation fees, 10% contingency, and first year of annual fees. No new budget appropriation is necessary and subsequent annual maintenance fees will be included in future operating budgets.)
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve Consent Item 5.
MOTION PASSED 3/1
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, and Keldorf
NOES: Giroux
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule:
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments and adoption of new fees for the City's Master Fee Schedule. Adopt Resolution No. 5591 approving the updated City's Master Fee Schedule.
(Fiscal Impact: If City's Master Fee Schedule is approved per staff's recommendation, the additional revenue for FY 2026-27 will be approximately $250,000, primarily for the General Fund. The anticipated revenues will be included in the Proposed FY 2026-27 Operating Budget to be presented to the City Council during the May 13, 2026 Budget Study Session.)
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 Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to close Public Hearing Item C 7.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5591
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR RECOVERING COSTS INCURRED FROM PROVIDING
VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to adopt Resolution No. 5591 approving the updated City's Master Fee Schedule.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
8. Public Hearing on Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (as required by Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3): Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of El Segundo's workforce vacancies in compliance vith Assembly Bill ("AB") 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3). Receive and file the City of E Segundo Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in FY 2025-2026. (Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with conducting the public hearing required under Government Code section 3205.3. However, addressing recruitment and retention issues may involve future budget and bargaining considerations, which will be presented to the City Council as necessary.) 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.
Human Resources Director Rebecca Redyk presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - None
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close Public Hearing Item C 8.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the City of El Segundo Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in FY 2025-2026.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
9. Cultural Development Program Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget: Approve the proposed FY 2026-27 Cultural Development Program budget.
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(Fiscal Impact: The proposed budget for FY 2026-27 is $315,754. The estimated fund starting balance for FY 2026-27 is $1,015,000.
Proposed Budget: $8,000
Account Number: 704-512-3101-8-55205 (Operating Supplies) Proposed Budget: $95,254
Account Numbers: 704-512-3101-8-54101 to 704-512-3101-8-54204 (Personnel Expenses)
Proposed Budget: $112,500
Account Number: 704-512-3101-8-56204 (Contractual Services) Proposed Budget: $100,000
Account Number: 704-512-3101-8-88114 (Other Improvements).) Director of Recreation, Parks, and Library Aly Mancini, and Cultural Arts Coordinator Em Gan, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve the proposed FY 2026-27 Cultural Development Program budget.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
Council consensus to receive and file the presentation.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - The County Clerk has begun to mail official ballots to voters for the June 2 Primary Election. Ballots 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.
Honored to join Police and Fire personnel and City staff to greet the Law Enforcement United Long Ride Team yesterday as they passed through town to lay a wreath at our Wall of Honor. Attended the CMCA Annual Conference last week. Looking forward to the Ed! Gala on Friday.
G. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf - Attended the first board meeting of the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Fund on April 30.
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Council Member Giroux - No Report
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino - Attended the ES Employee Service Awards Luncheon and gave thanks to the City's hard-working staff. Hyperion will host a Community Forum on May 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the El Segundo Library. Thanked City staff for supporting the Hometown Fair last Saturday. Sought Council consensus to investigate joining Film LA, a non-profit film permitting organization.
Mayor Pimentel - Asked the Director of Public Works if a roadway striping project in Smokey Hollow will be on the next Council agenda. Announced the City was invited to a Us Chamber of Commerce event to share how the City does industrial rejuvenation. The City met with the Lithuanian Ambassador and Government Affairs Director. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited with City officials to discuss business and manufacturing practices. LaunchPad Build Al celebrated the opening of its ES facility last week. The Secretary of the Air Force will be here on May 14. Met with State Parks and Beaches and Harbor departments about the state of El Segundo Beach. There will be a Donor Appreciation Reception for The Plunge on Monday, May 18. Attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for SaltRock Wellness spa.
10. Initiating Ordinance for SB 79 Implementation (Housing Legislation) Council Discussion
Council consensus to direct staff to initiate an Ordinance for SB 79 (Housing Legislation).
1. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - No Report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER - Deputy City Manager Barbara Voss reported that Faraday Future will hold a ribbon cutting on May 7. An aerospace forum hosted by the Los Angeles Times will occur on Friday, May 15.
The AQMD received 13 odor complaints since April 21 and issued no notices of violation. The Hyperion Pipeline newsletter was distributed. Hyperion will host a Community Forum on May 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the El Segundo Library.
Information about Hyperion forums and other plant updates are posted on the City's social media channels and at www.ElSegundo.gov/Hyperion.
MEMORIAL: None
Adjourned at 7:42 PM.
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susan Truax, City Clerk
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