MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION - CANCELED
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION - Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino Absent
Council Member Boyles Present
Council Member Giroux - Present
Council Member Keldorf - Present
INVOCATION - Father Joshua Wong, St. Michael Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Giroux
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 3-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
• Christina Vazquez-Fajordo, resident, spoke about the Charter City proposal • Ryan Delgado, ES Recreation Supervisor, spoke remotely to announce Fourth of July activities at Recreation Park
• Seran Williams, resident, spoke about Charter City communications and requested to have the utility boxes at the Plunge painted
• Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke remotely about the Charter City proposal • Melissa McCaverty, resident, spoke about the FIFA World Cup Watch Party, the Charter City proposal, the desire for a stop sign at Main and Walnut streets, and requested a clock be installed at the Plunge.
• John Pickhaver, resident, spoke about the Charter City proposal • Sean O'Brien, resident, spoke about the Charter City proposal regarding the need for additional housing in El Segundo
CITY MANAGER FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:
A. Read all Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda by Title Only.
MOTION by Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
B. CONSENT:
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2026:
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
2. Warrant Demand Register for May 18, 2026 through May 31, 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 22b - EFT, 22b - Payroll, 22b - Manual Checks, 23a - Manual Checks, and 23a - EFT: warrant numbers 3057762 through 305/170, 3072775 through 3072967, 9100252 through 9100274, and 9003441 through 9003441.
(Fiscal Impact: The warrants presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The total of $1,986,477.82 ($1,194,887.76 in check warrants and $791,590.06 in wire warrants) are for demands drawn on the FY 2025-2026 Budget.)
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Improvements Project, Project No., PW 26-05: Adopt Resolution No. 5602 approving engineering plans and specifications for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Improvements Project No. PW 26-05 to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6. Authorize staff to advertise the project for construction. Appropriate $322,500 to the Federal Grant Funds Account No. 124-505-0000-2-88330.
(Fiscal Impact: The total budget for the EOC Improvement Project is $430,000. The funding is broken down as follows: $107,500 from the General Fund CIP included in the adopted FY 2025-26 budget and $322,500 from the Federal Grant Fund needs to be appropriated. The Federal Grant Funds were approved by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), grant funds were accepted by City Council on January 21, 2025.
Amount Budgeted: $107,500 (#301-511-4101-2-88116)
Additional Appropriation: $322,500 (#124-505-0000-2-88330) Account Numbers: #301-511-4101-2-88116 General Fund CIP ($107,500), #124-505- 0000-2-88330 Federal Grant Fund ($322,500).)
4. Pulled by Mayor Pimentel
5. Pulled by Council Member Boyles
6. Pulled by Council Member Boyles
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MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve Consent Items 1, 2, and 3.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
PULLED ITEMS:
Resolution Approving Continued Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program by Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles: Adopt Resolution No. 5603 approving continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program by authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a three-year Cooperation Agreement effective July 1, 2027 with the County of Los Angeles, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program. (Fiscal Impact: The City receives approximately $60,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds from Los Angeles County. The proposed budget includes the annual CDBG allocation.)
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve Consent Item 4.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
Transit Service Operation Agreement Between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of El Segundo for Fiscal Year 2026-27: Approve the renewal of the cost- sharing Agreement with the City of Redondo Beach on behalf of Beach Cities Transit for the operation of Beach Cities Transit Line 109 for FY 2026-27. Authorize the expenditure of $69, 152 as El Segundo's contribution of operating funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in support of the Beach Cities Transit Line 109 service. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Agreement No. 7611, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Fiscal Impact: The proposed agreement commits $69, 152 in operating funds for FY 2026-27 to support the Beach City Transit Line 109 service. This dollar amount is included in the City's FY 2026-27 adopted budget under Transportation Services utilizing Proposition A funding from LA Metro.
El Segundo's contribution remains steady, unless there is a funding shortfall. In this case, the contribution will be recalculated based on Beach City Transit Line 109's
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mileage within El Segundo's borders. This will be calculated using prior years' service hours, fuel costs, and system expenses.)
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve Consent Item 5.
MOTION PASSED 3/1
AYES: Pimentel, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: Boyles
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
Amendments to Agreements with Swoop, Inc. and Lyft Inc. for Transportation Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment to Agreement No. 6695D with Swoop, Inc. for $79,000 for various shuttle and day trip operations for FY 2026-27. Authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment to Agreement No. 6164D with Lyft, Inc. for $175,000 for Dial-A-Ride and Dr. Dial-A-Ride services for FY 2026-27. (Fiscal Impact: The total cost to operate the Beach Shuttle, Day Trips, Event Shuttles, and Dial-a-Ride Services for FY 2025-26 was $299,750 as follows:
1. Summer Beach Shuttle Services: $100,000 (Swoop)
2. Event Shuttle Services: $22,000 (Swoop)
3. Day Trippers: $24,000 (Swoop)
4. Teen Trips: $13,500 (Swoop)
5. Trips as needed: $5,000 (Swoop)
6. Elementary School Field Trips and Day Shuttles: $9,250 (Swoop)
7. Cultural Excursions: $6,000 (Swoop)
8. Dial-a-Ride Services: $120,000 (Lyft)
The total cost to operate the Day Trips, Event Shuttles, and Dial-a-Ride Services for FY 2026-27 is estimated to be $245,000 as follows:
1. Event Shuttle Services: $35,000 (Swoop)
2. Day Trippers: $24,000 (Swoop)
3. Teen Trips: $5,000 (Swoop)
4. Trips as needed: $5,000 (Swoop)
5. Elementary School Field Trips and Day Shuttles: $10,000 (Swoop)
6. Dial-a-Ride Services: $175,000 (Lyft)
A total amount of $444,723 of Prop A funding is included in the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget for transportation-related services. The staff are proposing amending contracts with Swoop, Inc. and Lyft, Inc. in the amount of $254,000 to continue transportation programs. The remaining balance of Prop A funds ($190,723) will be held for other transportation-related expenses and future transportation services to be planned by staff in coordination with the Transportation Subcommittee of the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Amount Budgeted: $175,000
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Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): 112-512-5292-7-56204 (Prop A: Dial-A-Ride Services) Amount Budgeted: $45,000
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): 112-512-5293-7-56204 (Prop A: Shuttle Services) Amount Budgeted: $34,000
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): 112-512-5294-7-56228 (Prop A: Recreation Trips).) MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve Consent Item 6.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to Update and Clarify Definitions, Permitted Uses and Development Standards in Various Zones: Open and conduct a public hearing to solicit public testimony. Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Title 15 to update and clarify definitions, permitted uses and development standards in various zones (clean-up ordinance), and find that the ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Schedule the ordinance's second reading for the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
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.
Paul Samaras, Principal Planner, presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -
• Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke remotely about parking concerns resulting from this ordinance
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MOTION by Council Member Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to close Public Hearing Item C 7.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1684
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE (ESMC") TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS, PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN VARIOUS ZONES (CLEAN-UP ORDINANCE).
(ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 1398 AND ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 25-04)
Uses and Development Standards in Various Zones.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
Continued Discussion Regarding El Segundo Becoming a Charter City; the Proposal of a City Charter and the Proposed Charter's Content: Continue discussion on the proposed City Charter ("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). Designate, if desirable, one or two council members to attend a town hall meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to provide for additional public outreach regarding the potential of the City becoming a Charter City. (Fiscal Impact: The inclusion of a ballot measure to adopt a 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.) City Attorney, Mark Hensley, presented the item.
Council Discussion
Council Member Keldorf and another Council Member to be named later will attend the City's town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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This item was continued to the July 7, 2026 meeting.
9. An Urgency, Interim Ordinance No. 1683 Imposing a 45-Day Moratorium on the Approval of Land Use Entitlements, Permits, or other Approvals for Multi- Family Residential Housing Projects with More than 10 Units Unless the Housing Project includes a Specified Affordable Housing Component: Adopt, by 4/5ths vote, an Urgency Interim Ordinance entitled:
AN URGENCY, INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, IMPOSING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY
LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS, PERMITS, OR OTHER APPROVALS FOR
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROJECTS WITH MORE THAN TEN UNITS
UNLESS THE HOUSING PROJECT INCLUDES A SPECIFIED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING COMPONENT, AND FINDING THAT ADOPTION OF THE INTERIM
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
City Attorney, Mark Hensley, presented the item.
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1683
AN URGENCY, INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, IMPOSING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY
LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS, PERMITS, OR OTHER APPROVALS FOR
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROJECTS WITH MORE THAN TEN UNITS
UNLESS THE HOUSING PROJECT INCLUDES A SPECIFIED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING COMPONENT, AND FINDING THAT ADOPTION OF THE INTERIM
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION by Pimentel SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to adopt the Urgency, Interim Ordinance.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
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F. REPORTS - CITY CLERK -
10. Adopt Resolutions Calling a City General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 and Taking Associated Actions: Adopt Resolution No. 5604 calling a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, for the election of two (2) Council Members.
Adopt Resolution No. 5605 requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City's general municipal election on November 3, 2026 with the statewide general election to be held on the same date. Adopt Resolution No. 5606 adopting requirements for candidate statements filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election.
(Fiscal Impact: $80,000 based on two (2) Council Member seats. The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget includes the cost of conducting the elections.) Susan Truax, City Clerk, presented the item.
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5604
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to adopt Resolution No. 5604.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5605
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE.
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to adopt Resolution No. 5605.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
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AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5606
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTSFOR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FOR THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to adopt Resolution No. 5606.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Boyles, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Baldino
The Clerk thanked City Hall staff from Media, IT, the City Manager's office and the Clerk's office for their efforts to ensure a smooth transition to meet SB 707 requirements. She thanked Records Technician, Patricia Harada, for filling in this evening for the Assistant City Clerk, who is enrolled in training classes this week.
G. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf - Thanked everyone who attended the World Cup Watch Party on Saturday, as well as members of the Major Events Subcommittee, and staff from the Recreation, Parks, and Library and Media departments for working the event. Thanked the community for responding to the assist a local family who suffered a tragic loss of their young child in an accidental drowning accident last week.
Council Member Giroux - Congratulations to the El Segundo High School Class of 2026 graduates, including his daughter.
Council Member Boyles - No report
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino - Absent
Mayor Pimentel - LA Sanitation passed a rate increase for El Segundo customers east of Pacific Coast Highway. Los Angeles County's L.A. Cities Select Committee met and approved a new Homeless Representative. Attended
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the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award ceremony, hosted by EY in El Segundo. Attended the opening of ROWI, a mental health and wellness practice for teens and their families. The South Bay Aerospace committee will meet on Thursday. Tomorrow the City will host members of the Australian and Finnish consulates, and representatives from the US Stock Exchange met with City officials last week. Thanked staff from Economic Development for its Launch ES event. Attended the Conference of Mayors in Long Beach last week. The State Revenue and Tax Committee met. Staff from a French newspaper recently visited El Segundo.
I. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - No Report
J. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER - Thanked the City Council for supporting the Plunge renovation project over the years, which culminated with a Community Ribbon Cutting last Saturday, as well as staff from the Public Works and Recreation, Parks, and Library for their efforts on the yearslong project.
Public Works staff and Environmental Committee members will tour Hyperion on July 10. The AQMD received 10 Hyperion odor complaints since June 2 and issued no notices of violation. The plant will be making improvements to the greenbelt and perimeter fencing.
MEMORIAL: The meeting was adjourned in memory of Taylor Thach, a Center Street Elementary School student who passed suddenly last Friday, June 12.
Adjourned at 7:49 PM
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