MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino Present
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Council Member Giroux - Present
Council Member Keldorf - 5:03 PM
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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(1): - 1- Matters)
Dennis, Donald v. City of El Segundo (19230), 1925-WC-25-0300035, 1925-WC-25- 0300097
Conference With City's Labor Negotiator (Gov't Code §54957.6): -3- Matters) Employee Organizations: Police Management Association (PMA), Fire Fighters' Association (FFA), and Management & Confidential (Unrepresented Employee Group) Agency Designated Representative: Laura Drottz Kalty
City Manager: Darrell George
Human Resources and Risk Management Director: Rebecca Redyk Adjourned at 6:02 PM
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
OPEN SESSION - Mayor Pimentel called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pimentel Present
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino Present
Council Member Boyles Absent
Council Member Giroux Present
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Council Member Keldorf _…- Present
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
Item 1 has been continued to the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting.
2. Commendation to ESHS Girls' Lacrosse Team on winning the CIF-SS Division 2 Lacrosse Championship, ready by Mayor Pimentel and accepted by the team
3. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation, read by Council Member Giroux and accepted by Aly Mancini, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Library PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 3-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
• Molly Pomerleau, Hawthorne resident, spoke about concerns regarding Catalina Pacific, an El Segundo business
• John Dorsey, resident, spoke about Agenda Item 19
• Cheryl Smith, resident, spoke about Agenda Items 17 and 19 • John Pickhaver, resident, spoke about Agenda Items 17 and 19 • Nancy Johns, resident, spoke about Agenda Item 17
• Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke about Agenda Item 17, against a proposed Data Center that will come before the Planning Commission, and Item 19 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
CONSENT:
4. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2026:
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(Fiscal Impact: None.)
5. Warrant Demand Register for June 1, 2026 through June 14, 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 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.
(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.)
6. Pulled by Mayor Pimentel
7. Pulled by Mayor Pimentel
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): 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. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
(Fiscal Impact: The project construction cost was $136,350.81.
Included in Adopted FY 2025-26 Budget
Amount Budgeted: $155,823
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 111-508-2404-3-88499 (CDBG Fund Capital Improvement Project).)
9. Pulled by Mayor Pimentel
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to approve Consent Items 4, 5, and 8.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
PULLED ITEMS:
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1684 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):
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Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Title 15 of the El Segundo Vlunicipal 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).
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to approve Consent Item 6.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
7. United States Department of Homeland Security 2024 Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant Program Award and Subaward Agreement No. 7639 with the City of Los Angeles: 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 five-year term to provide a mobile video camera trailer.
Authorize the City Manager to waive bidding requirements pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § 1-7-9(a).
(Fiscal Impact: Funds will need to be appropriated for the FY 2026-27 budget process.
The Federal Urban Area Security Initiatives ("UASI") Grant Program is a reimbursable grant. The upfront cost of $70,699 will come from City reserves until the funds are reimbursed per the agreement. The remaining costs will come from the Police Department's Equipment Replacement Fund (601-500-3101-2-88117).
UASI Grant Revenue Account 124-510-8404-2-46411- appropriate $70,699 in FY 2026- 27 UASI Grant Expenditure Account 124-510-8404-2-56411- appropriate $70,699 in FY 2026-27.)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve Consent Item 7.
MOTION PASSED 3/1
AYES: Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: Pimentel
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
Ongoing Service Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders for FY 2026-27 in Excess of $50,000 for Various Departments:
spot marked purchasine of an amount no fel tee 0, odicles and equipment using
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2. Amendment to Agreement No. 58611 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. 7358B with Fire Safety Advisors for professional plan check services for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
4. Amendment to Agreement No. 6982B 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. 6984A 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. 3881P 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. 6423D 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. 6467E 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 2772E, 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. 6016G 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. 7036A 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 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. 7235A 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. 6772C 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. 6539C 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.
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17. Amendment to Agreement No. 7407A 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. 6424D with Marc Cohen for Medical Director consulting services for the El Segundo Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $59,225.
(Fiscal Impact: Amount Budgeted: $2,974,425 (Budgeted in the FY 2026/2027 Budget) Account Numbers): See "Attachment A - Blanket PO Summary of Accounts".) MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve Consent Item 9.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. Inclusionary Housing Policy Discussion and Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 1685 Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Approval of Any Housing Projects with More Than Ten Units Unless the Housing Project Includes an Affordable Housing Component: Open and conduct a public hearing to consider and provide policy direction to staff regarding the establishment of a permanent inclusionary housing requirement for new residential development. Adopt, by a 4/5 vote, an 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 component or is otherwise exempt from the affordable housing requirement. (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.
Michael Allen, Director of Community Development, presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to Item C. 10 only - 3-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
• John Pickhaver, resident, spoke about Item C. 10
• Anya Goldstein, resident, spoke about Item C. 10
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MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to close Public Hearing Item C 10.
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:
ORDINANCE NO. 1685
AN URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, EXTENDING TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1683 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 THIS
URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to adopt, by a 4/5 vote, Urgency Ordinance No. 1685 extending to September 15, 2026, 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 component or is otherwise exempt from the affordable housing requirement.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
The Mayor called a brief recess at 7:52 PM
The meeting resumed at 7:58 PM
11. Measure C Sales Tax Implementation or Suspension: 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%)). If the City EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
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Council desires to suspend all or a portion of the 0.75% sales and use tax, adopt one of the two proposed Resolutions.
(Fiscal Impact: The one-time fee for California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to implement the tax collection of $175,000 was not budgeted in FY 2025-26 and would require City Council to appropriate the additional funding.
Amount Budgeted in FY 2025-26: $0
Additional Appropriation: $175,000
Account Number(s): 001-505-0000-1-56204- (General Fund contractual services) Staff will bring back the necessary revenue changes during the FY 2026-27 Mid-Year budget. The implementation of the 0.75% Measure C tax could generate approximately sy million dollars in additional Sales Tax revenue for the City. Furthermore, staff is recommending an amendment to the City's agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HDL) by $3,600 per year, plus audit recovery fees. These costs will be absorbed into the Finance Department's operating budget.) Mayor Pimentel stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing.
City Attorney, Mark Hensley, presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to Item C. 11 only - 3-minute limit per person, 30-minute limit total)
MOTION by Council Member Keldorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to close Public Hearing Item C 11.
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.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING THE IMPOSITION OF A THREE-QUARTER CENT (0.75%) TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AUTHORIZED BY THE
CITY'S VOTERS IN MEASURE C
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel to adopt one of the two Resolutions presented. There was no SECOND.
MOTION FAILED WITH NO VOTE TAKEN
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RESOLUTION NO. 5608
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING THE IMPOSITION OF A PORTION OF THE THREE-QUARTER CENT (0.75%) TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (SALES TAX)
AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY'S VOTERS IN MEASURE C
MOTION by Council Member Giroux, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to adopt Resolution No. 5608 as amended.
MOTION PASSED 3/1
AYES: Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: Pimentel
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
12. FY 2026-28 Communications Plan: Approve the FY2026-28 Communications Plan for the City of El Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Item D. 12 has been continued to the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting.
13. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
Item D. 13 has been continued to the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting.
14. Request for Qualifications for the Teen Center Public Art: Approve the Request for Qualifications proposal for the Teen Center Public Art.
Fiscal Impact: The approved budget for The Teen Center Public Art is $100,000 from th ultural Development Fund. Please refer to May 5th, 2026 Council Meeting, Item D9 Account Number: 704-512-3101-8-88114 (Other Improvements).) Em Gan, Cultural Arts Coordinator, presented the item.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to approve the Request for Qualifications proposal for the Teen Center Public Art.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
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15. Fourth Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement: Approve the proposed fourth Amendment No. 6420D 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. Adopt a resolution modifying the annual salary range for the City Manager job classification. (Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the proposed amendment is $19,504 annually.
Funding for this proposed amendment is included in the adopted FY 2026-27 operating budget.)
Rebecca Redyk, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, presented the item.
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO 5609
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE ANNUAL SALARY RANGE FOR THE CITY
MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION
MOTION by Council Member Kelorf, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to approve the proposed fourth amendment to the City Manager's Employment and to provide a four percent base salary increase and to approve Resolution No. 5609 modifying the salary range for the City Manager job classification.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
16. Consider Placing an Amendment to the City's Business License Tax Ordinance on the Ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election: Adopt Resolution No. 5610 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.
(Fiscal Impact: If approved by voters, it is estimated the measure could generate an additional $700,000 in annual revenue beginning in FY 2027-28.
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There will be election costs of approximately $2,500 associated with the ballot measure included in the November 2026 election; sufficient funds have been included in the FY 2026-27 Budget.
Amount Budgeted: $2,500
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number: 001-502-1302-1-56214 (Professional Services).) Paul Chung, CFO and City Treasurer, presented the item.
Council Discussion
City Attorney Mark Hensley read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5610
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ADDING A PROPOSITION TO THE BALLOT FOR THE PREVIOUSLY CALLED NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 9222.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino, SECONDED by Council Member Giroux to adopt Resolution No. 5610.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
RESOLUTION NO. 5611
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ADD A
BALLOT PROPOSITION TO THE PREVIOUSLY CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 10403
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Keldorf to adopt Resolution No. 5611.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
RESOLUTION NO. 5612
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE
PROPOSITION RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
ORDINANCE
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to adopt Resolution No. 5612.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
RESOLUTION NO. 5613
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT ARGUMENTS FILED WITH THE
CITY CLEK TO BE INCLUDED WITH VOTER INFORMATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
MOTION by Mayor Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to adopt Resolution No. 5613.
MOTION PASSED 4/0
AYES: Pimentel, Baldino, Giroux, and Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Boyles
Council consensus to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Baldino to draft ballot arguments in favor of the proposition,
17. Consider Placing a Ballot Measure for a City Charter for Consideration by the City's Voters at the November 3, 2026 General Election: Adopt a resolution placing a proposition adopting a City Charter on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election (includes an Ordinance). Appoint Council Members to draft ballot arguments in favor of the proposition, direct the City Attorney to draft an impartial analysis of the proposition, and adopt three other resolutions related to the same. (Fiscal Impact: The inclusion of a ballot measure to adopt a city charter at the November 3, 2026 election is estimated to cost approximately $2,500, as the City is already City Attorney, Mark Hensley, presented the item.
Council Discussion
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There was no Council consensus to pursue this matter. No votes were taken.
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
Boat on rue on Boner cite to ling corporation Board and lisany, (Fiscal Impact: None.)
Council conducted the interviews and appointed the following new members:
Recreation and Parks Commission:
Amy Smith
Jamin Griffith
Planning Commission:
Melissa McCaverty*
Steven Taylor*
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee:
Appointments pending and will be announced at the Regular City Council meeting on Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board:
Paula Rotolo*
Library Board of Trustees:
Barbara Yatabe*
Sofia Goldade
*Currently serving on this CCB
REPORTS - CITY CLERK - Announced the Nominating Period will be July 13 to August 7, 2026 for potential candidates to pull papers to run for the two open City Council positions in the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
G. REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Keldorf - Encouraged people to attend the July 9 Planning Commission meeting at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chamber, at which two significant land use issues will be considered.
Council Member Giroux -.
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19. Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities for City Council Appointed Amenitents Discus roles and responsiblie for urist room Bees, and Boards and provide direction to staff regarding proposed bylaw amendments. (Fiscal Impact: None.)
Deputy City Manager, Barbara Voss, presented the item.
Council consensus to provide direction to staff regarding proposed bylaw amendments, which will be presented at the August 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.
Council Member Boyles - Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino - No report
Mayor Pimentel -
20. Discussion of Possible Airport Parking Tax Measure to be included on November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot
Mayor Pimentel pulled the item from discussion, will not move forward.
Complimented the ESPD on making a couple of recent commercial burglary arrests. The City was approached by representatives from the City of San Diego and the State of Massachusetts about how El Segundo reinvigorated its industrial base. Met with the El Segundo Air Force Base, the South Bay Aerospace Alliance and representatives from a multi-family home builder to identify ways to make home construction projects pencil out. LA County Sanitation continues to identify possible uses for a landfill site it owns in Imperial County. The City hosted a Japanese delegation which recently opened an incubator in town. This Saturday there will be a Memorial for Center Street School Student Taylor Thatch, who recently passed away. Contract Cities will vote on new bylaws at an upcoming meeting.
H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - No Report
I. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER - Public Works staff and Environmental Committee members will tour Hyperion on July 10. The AQMD received 23 Hyperion odor complaints since June 16 and issued no notices of violation. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the appointment of Joone Kim-Lopez as the new Director of the LA Bureau of Sanitation. On June 28 Hyperion began phased maintenance on its truck loading facility, and on June 30 completed the scheduled generator testing.
MEMORIAL: The meeting was adjourned in memory of US Army Private First Class Maxwell B. Hale, El Segundo High School Class of 2024, who died while in training in
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the C Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.
Adjourned at 9:44 PM.
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