1 AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
CLOSED SESSION - CANCELED
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 three (3) 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 – CANCELED
6:00 PM – CONVENE OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL INVOCATION – Father Joshua Wong, St. Michael Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Boyles
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Plunge Capital Campaign Donor Recognition
2. Leadership in Training — Camp LIT Presentation
3. El Segundo High School Girls Swim Team CIF Championship Commendation 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 the Regular City Council Meeting minutes from July 7, 2026.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
5. Warrant Demand Register for June 15, 2026 through July 26, 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.
5 2. Approve Warrant Demand Register numbers 24b - EFT, 24b - Manual Checks, 24b - Payroll, 25a - EFT, 25a - Manual Checks, 1a - EFT, 1a - Manual Checks, 1a - Payroll, 1b - EFT, 1b - Manual Checks*, 2a - EFT, 2a - Manual Checks, 2a- Payroll, 2b - EFT, and 2b - Manual Checks:
warrant numbers 3057777 through 3057793, 3073114 through 3073572, 9100299 through 9100367, and 9003443 through 9003445. (*The 'Payments by Wire Transfer' dates on Warrant Demand Register 1b - Manual Checks is incorrect; the correct dates are 7/6/26 through 7/12/26).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice Regarding the City's Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the completed 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice confirming the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
7. Notice of Completion for the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Project, Project No. 24-15
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Project, Project No. 24- 15, by ACDD, 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.
8. Notice of Completion for the Abandoned Reservoir Demolition Project, Project No. PW 25-12
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Abandoned Reservoir Demolition Project, Project No. PW 25- 12, by NoHo Constructors as complete.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Notice of Completion, and authorize the City Clerk to file the signed Notice with the County Recorder's Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Contract Award for the Pump Station #17 Pump Repair, Project No. PW 26-11
6 Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works contract with Downstream Services, Inc. in the amount of $121,302.80 the repair of one pump at Pump Station #17, Project No. PW 26-11.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
10. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications for the FY 2026-27 Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. PW 26-08
Recommendation -
1. Adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications for the FY 2026- 27 Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. PW 26-08 and authorize advertising for bids.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Contract Award for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Improvements Project, Project No. PW 26-05
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract with Modern Construction Management Inc. dba MCM Construction Inc. in the amount of $397,611 for the construction of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Improvements Project, Project No. PW 26-05, and authorize additional funding of $32,389 for construction-related contingencies.
2. Appropriate an additional $30,000 for new furniture for the reconfigured EOC space.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
12. Administration and Cost Sharing for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs and Watershed Management Programs for the Dominguez Channel Watershed and for the Jurisdictional Groups 2 & 3 of the Santa Monica Bay Watershed
Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for five years, between the cities of Los Angeles, Carson, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, and Lomita, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the County of Los Angeles, and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for $138,460 for Administration and Cost Sharing for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) and Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the 7 Dominguez Channel Watershed Management Area.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for five years, between the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the cities of El Segundo and Santa Monica, for $235,033 for Administration and Cost Sharing for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) and Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Jurisdictional Groups 2 & 3 of the Santa Monica Bay Watershed.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13. Notice of Completion for the Repair of Distressed Walls and Surfaces at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-05
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Repair of Distressed Walls and Surfaces at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-05 as complete.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Notice of Completion on behalf of the City, and authorize the City Clerk to file the signed Notice with the County Recorder’s Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
14. Notice of Completion for the Replacement of Gordon Clubhouse HVAC System at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-14
Recommendation -
1. Accept the Replacement of the Gordon Clubhouse HVAC System at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-14, by NKS Mechanical Contracting, Inc. as complete.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Notice of Completion, and authorize the City Clerk to file the signed Notice with the County Recorder’s Office.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
15. Professional Services Agreement Award for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Teen Center, Plaza, and Skate Park Renovation Project at Recreation Park, Project No. PW 25-13, RFP No. 26- 02 Recommendation -
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RTI Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $396,275 for 8 Construction Management and Inspection Services for the renovations of the Teen Center, Plaza, and Skatepark at Recreation Park. Project No. PW 25-13 and authorize an additional $50,000 as contingency funds for potential unforeseen conditions.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16. Amended Bylaws for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Environmental Committee, and Recreation & Parks Committee.
Recommendation -
1. Approve the amended bylaws for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Environmental Committee, and Recreation & Parks Committee.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action.
17. Waiver of City Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(C) to Allow Alcohol at El Segundo Library for the Art Walk Kickoff Reception
Recommendation -
1. Approve a request by El Segundo Art Walk Foundation to waive City Municipal Code Section 10-1-4(C) to allow alcohol at El Segundo Library for the Art Walk Kickoff Reception, August 21, 2026.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
18. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications for the Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Project PW 25-20
Recommendation -
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving engineering plans and specifications for the Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Project, PW 25-20, to avail the City of immunities pursuant to Government Code § 830.6.
2. Authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
9 19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Analysis Update
Recommendation -
1. Consider and provide policy direction to staff regarding the establishment of a permanent inclusionary housing requirement for new residential development.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action.
E. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS PRESENTATIONS
22. Announce the Appointment to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee 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
Council Member Boyles
23. Discussion of previous City Council action regarding a One-Half Cent (0.5%) Measure C Sales Tax
10 Recommendation -
1. Discuss City Council's July 7, 2026 action directing the implementation of a one-half cent (0.5%) Measure C sales tax.
2. Possibly direct staff to schedule an item for the suspension of the onehalf cent (0.5%) Measure C sales tax at a future council meeting.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Baldino
Mayor Pimentel
24. Appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to the LAX Area Advisory Committee H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP - CITY MANAGER
25. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, September 23-25, 2026.
Recommendation -
1. Designate a voting delegate, and an alternate to the League of CA Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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: August 14, 2026
TIME: 10:30 AM
BY: Susan Truax, City Clerk