1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
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.
Todd Selby, Interim IT Director
Aly Mancini, Recreation, Parks & Library Dir.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Paul Chung, CFO/City Treasurer
Ryan Allee, 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.
Information on Observing and Providing Public Comments
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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.
4 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY –UP-TO 3- 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV’T CODE §54956.9(D)(1): -1- MATTER(S)
Dennis, Donald v. City of El Segundo (19230), 1925-WC-25-0300035, 1925-WC25-0300097 CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOV’T CODE §54957.6): -3-
MATTER(S)
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association (PMA), Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), and Management & Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group)
Representative: City Manager, Darrell George, Human Resources Director, Rebecca Redyk and Laura Drottz Kalty
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Pastor Corinna Girard, The Bridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Keldorf
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Commendation to Tyler Hatzikian on his induction into the Surfers Walk of Fame
2. Commendation to ESHS Girls' Lacrosse Team on winning the CIF-SS Division 2 Lacrosse Championship
3. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – (RELATED TO CITY BUSINESS ONLY – UP TO 3 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
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2026.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
5. Warrant Demand Register for June 1, 2026 through June 14, 2026 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 23b - EFT, 23b - Manual Checks, 23b - Payroll, 24a - EFT, and 24a - Manual Checks: warrant numbers 3057771 through 3057776, 3072968 through 3073113, 9100275 through 9100298, and 9003442 through 9003442.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to Update and Clarify Definitions, Permitted Uses and Development Standards in Various Zones (Zoning Code Clean-up Ordinance)
Recommendation -
6 1. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Title 15 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to Update and Clarify Definitions, Permitted Uses and Development Standards in Various Zones (Zoning Code Clean-up Ordinance) and finding that the ordinance requires no additional environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).
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 award a contract to Pileum Corporation, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount not-to-exceed $85,000 for a fiveyear term to provide a mobile video camera trailer.
2. Authorize the 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.
8. Notice of Completion for the Community Development Block Grant Project Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Installation Project No. PW 24-13 (CDBG Project No. 602744-24)
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Community Development Block Grant Project Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Installation Project No. PW 24-13, by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Ongoing Service Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders for FY 2026- 27 in Excess of $50,000 for Various Departments
Recommendation - Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1- 7- 9(A), waive competitive bidding and approve the following for FY 2026-2027:
1. Continued purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for City vehicles and equipment using spot market purchasing for an amount not to 7 exceed $390,000.
2. Amendment to Agreement No. 5861 with Riester Pacific, Inc. for the City's economic development and hospitality and tourism marketing services for an amount not to exceed $350,000.
3. Amendment to Agreement No. 7358 with Fire Safety Advisors for professional plan check services for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
4. Amendment to Agreement No. 6982 with CSG Consultants, Inc. to provide on-call professional planning services to support the Planning Division for an amount not to exceed $250,000 during the two-year term of the agreement.
5. Amendment to Agreement No. 6984 with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, inc. to provide on-call professional planning services to support the Planning Division for an amount not to exceed $250,000 during the two-year term of the agreement.
6. Amendment to Agreement No. 3381 with All Cities Management Services, Inc. for ongoing services to provide crossing guard services for the El Segundo School District for an amount not to exceed $197,200.
7. Amendment to Agreement No. 6423 with Charles Abbot Associates Inc. to provide solid waste and recycling compliance support services for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $175,000.
8. Amendment to Agreement No. 6467 with Waterline Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of all pool chemicals needed to maintain the City’s recreational aquatic facilities for an amount not to exceed $175,000.
9. Continued professional services with Wittman Enterprises, LLC, under amendment 2772D, for Fire Department ambulance transport billing and collections, and the distribution of privacy practice notices, for an amount not to exceed $110,000.
10. Amendment to Agreement No. 6016 with KNB Consulting, LLC. for strategic public relations services and support to the Communications and Economic Development Divisions for an amount not to exceed $103,000
11. Amendment to Agreement No. 7036 with Civic Solutions, Inc. to provide on-call professional planning services to support the Planning Division for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
12. Amendment to Agreement No. 3313 with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates to provide professional services related to sales and use tax 8 for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
13. Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Metron Farnier for the purchase of single jet AMR water meters for the City’s water system for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
14. Amendment to Agreement No. 7235 with AllStar Fire Equipment for the purchase of personal protective equipment and small tools and equipment for self-contained breathing apparatus in an amount not to exceed $90,000.
15. Amendment to Agreement No. 6772 with LM Investigations LLC for background investigation services for the El Segundo Police Department for an amount not to exceed $80,000.
16. Amendment to Agreement No. 6539 with Phoenix Group Information Systems for parking citation processing and collection services for the El Segundo Police Department for an amount not to exceed $80,000.
17. Amendment to Agreement No. 7407 with the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCALA) for Animal Sheltering Services for the El Segundo Police Department for an amount not to exceed $65,000.
18. Amendment to Agreement No. 6424 with Marc Cohen for Medical Director consulting services for the El Segundo Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $59,225.
19. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Inclusionary Housing Policy Discussion and Extension of Urgency Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Approval of Any Land Use Entitlements, Permits, or Other Approvals for Multi-Family Residential Housing Projects with More Than Ten Units Unless the Housing Project Includes an Affordable Housing Component Recommendation -
1. Consider and provide policy direction to staff regarding the establishment of a permanent inclusionary housing requirement for new residential development.
2. Adopt, by a 4/5 vote, a urgency ordinance extending, for an additional period of 10 months and 15 days, the temporary, 45-day moratorium on the issuance of any approval of land use entitlement, permits, or other approvals for multi-family residential housing projects with more than ten units unless the housing project includes a specified affordable housing 9 component or is otherwise exempt from the affordable housing requirement.
11. Measure C Sales Tax Implementation or Suspension
Recommendation -
1. Provide direction to staff as to how the City Council wants to proceed with the implementation of Measure C (either continue with prior direction to collect the full amount of tax (0.75%) or suspend all or a portion of the sales and use tax (for example, 0.25% or 0.50%)).
2. If the City Council desires to suspend all or a portion of the 0.75% sales and use tax, adopt one of the two proposed resolutions;
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
12. FY 2026-28 Communications Plan
Recommendation -
1. Approve the FY2026-28 Communications Plan for the City of El Segundo.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Request for Qualifications for the Teen Center Public Art Recommendation -
1. Approve the Request for Qualifications proposal for the Teen Center Public Art.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Fourth Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement Recommendation -
10 1. Approve the proposed fourth amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to extend the term from June 30, 2027 to December 31, 2028 and to provide a four percent base salary increase from $302,253 to $314,343 annually.
2. Adopt a resolution modifying the annual salary range for the City Manager job classification.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Consider Placing an Amendment to the City's Business License Tax Ordinance on the Ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution placing an ordinance amending the City's Business License Tax ordinance to restore and impose a tax on nonprofit organizations that do not serve a charitable purpose and also to exempt charitable organizations from the tax, on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election; and
a. Appoint Council Members to draft ballot arguments in favor of the proposition.
b. Direct the City Attorney to draft an impartial analysis of the proposition.
c. Adopt three other resolutions related to the same.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
17. Consider Placing a Ballot Measure for a City Charter for Consideration by the City's Voters at the November 3, 2026 General Election Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution placing a proposition adopting a City Charter on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election (includes an Ordinance); and
(a) Appoint Council Members to draft ballot arguments in favor of the proposition.
(b) Direct the City Attorney to draft an impartial analysis of the proposition.
(c) Adopt three other resolutions related to the same.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. 11 E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
18. Announce the appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission, Planning Commission, Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board and Library Board of Trustees.
Recommendation -
1. Announce appointments, if any.
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
19. Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities for City Council Appointed Committees, Commissions, and Boards and Discussion of Proposed Bylaw Amendments
Recommendation -
1. Discuss roles and responsibilities for Commissions, Committees, and Boards and provide direction to staff regarding proposed bylaw amendments.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
Council Member Boyles
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
Mayor Pimentel
20. Discussion of Possible Airport Parking Tax Measure to be included on November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot
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)
12 MEMORIALS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: July 2, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk