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Councilmembers asked staff how the city will ensure the contractor delivers the scope in the RFP and how the city will audit performance. Staff said the RFP is attached to the agreement, BrightView will provide weekly quality site assessment reports with photos and written notes, and Public Works will conduct monthly meetings with the contractor (city superintendent, manager and supervisors) to review performance. Staff also said BrightView currently works for the school district and had been selected in part for its quality‑control program and reporting tools (including software that tracks time spent at each park/area).

Councilmember questions included whether the contract allows BrightView to use AI tools without express permission (the RFP restricted AI usage without written city permission) and whether residents can report issues through the El Segundo Connect app. Staff confirmed that resident reports will come to the city superintendent and be routed to the vendor as appropriate.

The contract passed on a roll call vote with Councilmembers Kaldorf, Drew, Boyle, Mayor Pro Tem Baldino and Mayor Pimentel voting yes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - Tuesday, May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a three‑year landscape maintenance contract with BrightView Landscape Services Inc. at $575,484 per year and asked about contract oversight, weekly quality reports, and an AI usage restriction in the RFP.","taxTitle","El Segundo City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70907,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228840,"El Segundo adopts AB 2561 public‑hearing procedures and reports 9.1% citywide vacancy rate",1194,1950000,3144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2&start=1950&end=3144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2/thumbnail_1950000.jpg","/articles/6228840/El-Segundo-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/El-Segundo-adopts-AB-2561-publichearing-procedures-and-reports-91-citywide-vacancy-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228840-1c246829f28fe453dbdb41876edca317/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111371&Signature=ob7mLYAxkEZY2GLaDoSQOGB76t2HuRADD5ifyKHuYLOG6BAeDi7vT0epyMjd6uLmsgPFcRRsBWcWkxKxk3sKyiwVk~8Vrc3QkOEWjSCLWY-WLk8vDovbHRw0iDcW81Naacp686YcNYNAn9PJbdtrIKCALgzJfZ5kgawpeShTaM3om9FZ9qmxT4hYTY7~qbClJKInUrAJwk7YtlftW0z6OLJTlOVA4UDRNtLxVfWuycCK8Bn-aftEyxk-xU6-5JnTo4PKqwKlwmqKweZNc0oGLFDoVDcyf--6LRMNRrvN4kmzQodWrZt3PtSh18N5a1CDofePZdCDd~-wzQcEmLb~sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo City Council adopted policies and procedures on May 20 to implement Assembly Bill 2561’s requirement for annual public hearings on full‑time vacancies, and heard a Human Resources presentation showing a citywide full‑time vacancy rate of 9.1 percent as of an April 29 snapshot.

Director of Human Resources Rosalind Redick (presenting) explained AB 2561 targets full‑time vacancies and requires cities to hold an annual vacancy hearing before budget adoption so councils can consider any budget changes needed to address staffing gaps. The council adopted a two‑part action: first to adopt the procedures for public hearings under AB 2561, and second to open the required public hearing (no public speakers appeared).

Redick provided a breakdown of seven employee groups: six represented units and one unrepresented management/confidential unit. At the time of the April snapshot the overall vacancy rate was 9.1 percent; no bargaining unit exceeded the 20 percent threshold that would trigger additional information requests by a bargaining unit. The supervisors group had the highest vacancy percentage at about 17.9 percent. Redick noted the vacancy totals were fluid because promotions and internal moves change unit counts.

She summarized recruitment and retention steps the city has used or is pursuing: updating classification specifications and exam plans, adding lateral incentives (up to $40,000 for police laterals), signing bonuses, flexible experience/education combinations, NeoGov onboarding, online testing options, and modest retiree medical and other benefits that help recruitment. Councilmembers asked for additional data such as turnover/churn metrics and whether vacancies reflected frozen positions or active recruitment; Redick said only two positions in Community Development were frozen for the budget year and that most vacancies are due to hiring challenges or employees accepting other offers.

Council voted 5-0 to adopt the procedures and to receive and file the vacancy report. Councilmembers asked HR to return with suggestions for where council could help in recruitment efforts and to provide more granular turnover data in future reports.","Council adopted a resolution establishing procedures for annual vacancy hearings required by Assembly Bill 2561 and heard HR\rirector Redick describe a citywide full‑time vacancy snapshot of 9.1 percent (April 29 data); no bargaining unit met the 20% threshold.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228845,"Council approves tile finish for El Segundo\riving pool; adds $700,000 option, general fund to cover gap",709,4929000,5638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2&start=4929&end=5638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2/thumbnail_4929000.jpg","/articles/6228845/El-Segundo-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-tile-finish-for-El-Segundoiving-pool-adds-700000-option-general-fund-to-cover-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228845-e6bc445b2b436c27ae0f8af5fec21d03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111371&Signature=V-1x9-vrtrpHVz8iLNnqhbfnhf4xnu7dTUkJd1YYfFfCeGWDUMSH-fObgJx35wcHmH4dxuSnHKe8MkBZFQQPqjGekvxV9ArjY2e3ZUofOiGDfV7daj9vGqHOGYXvIetWbAX-klX64ZAIq4m6W0AZi6ts5INdRqRmRUfFqCmtwSYbb1sucabbmhz5321mE2nPLyZK4YZnSYp~IKEmXrxikdvtiigo9O4~Nm4YWurm-eL0QswADaw8BSlw2zeHNKD-GBBBWJIntcZUXULuOWe20E2vT7SuUGPKdwn8HWFl6mmDOj-YHYDULvGY4kIWDvf0tvQs4n7sZjT26NOY8WOIFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo City Council on May 20 approved using ceramic tile to finish the bottom of both pools at the Uruzwari Swim Stadium, after a staff presentation that compared tile and plaster options.

Parks staff said the tile option’s estimated incremental cost was about $700,000 (a reduction from an earlier $800,000 estimate) versus roughly $560,000 for a plaster finish. Staff and the consultant highlighted several differences: tiles have an expected life of 50 years or more and a 25‑year warranty for materials and waterproofing, seven waterproofing layers and an estimated annual maintenance cost of approximately $12,000. Plaster was presented with a typical life of about 15 years, a three‑year materials/waterproofing warranty, two coats of waterproofing, and roughly $24,000 per year in maintenance.

Council members raised fiscal and programmatic concerns and asked how much additional general‑fund support would be required. Staff stated the additional costs would come from general‑fund resources unless outside fundraising or other sources are secured. Councilmembers noted the project had already exceeded earlier contingencies and that a long‑term durable finish and extended warranty made the tile option more economically prudent over the facility’s lifetime.

After discussion the council voted 5-0 in favor of tile. Mayor Drew Pimentel, Mayor Pro Tem Baldino and Councilmembers Kaldorf, Giroux and Boyle all voted yes. Staff indicated fundraising efforts for naming and donor opportunities would continue and that the project team will update council on donor progress and schedule.","Council chose tile over plaster for the Uruzwari Swim Stadium bottom, citing longer lifespan and larger waterproofing warranty; the tile option was presented at about $700,000 versus $560,000 for plaster and passed 5-0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228850,"City Council adopts FY25–26 master fee schedule; staff to negotiate credit‑card rate",1318,3588000,4906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2&start=3588&end=4906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2/thumbnail_3588000.jpg","/articles/6228850/El-Segundo-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-Council-adopts-FY2526-master-fee-schedule-staff-to-negotiate-creditcard-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228850-d9adb9e62d3d3d0839865f4f3b712a7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111371&Signature=gne2wQYJ9sj0sshkid4l1xjU6qG2tLig-nF0Xcvese7e~WOxx7DOZgQUjTLyudM24K3WlI-2xcKqHaLjgytMvo9UEmcmpAG4-7aXVRqnkXXO936vDnl9gPvPj8DxXIta~4O9JWgvACd5CLQ5jLRPmwjxVYYViHsLOFqZdZ6gKLQW1~UFNS~PTCkK6a8x-z7WVEHjj9aORxnCor~fTv7NnZFvzLtNaUAeayYf8eUsxVLUpgL1HUqw3smalXhckXdk788lD9JQV7L9tkfvVsq3nveG9PJw74TboPjuGsQh3EpQ7nwP269YbF8wVqveRF496Jp5wO~zbj9Xm9swwoFudg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo City Council voted unanimously on May 20 to adopt the master fee schedule for fiscal year 2025–26, including a citywide consumer price index adjustment of 3.3 percent and several new and revised line items.

Director Chung told the council the schedule produces roughly $250,000 in additional revenue next year as shown in the proposed budget and includes eight new fees (for example, subpoena/witness fees, lobbyist registration, and a show‑mobile/stage rental) plus several market‑driven adjustments for recreation, library and facility rentals. Staff flagged ten fee changes beyond the CPI and one deletion of an obsolete library fee.

Council debate focused on a proposed consolidation of payment processing under the city\u000eRP (Tyler) and the vendor’s preliminary merchant fee of up to 3.75 percent plus $0.99 per transaction. Councilmembers described that rate as high and asked staff to negotiate or consider alternate merchants before the Tyler payment system goes live (most likely in January 2026). Director Chung said staff would return with a final rate and negotiate alternatives.

Other fee issues raised during discussion included:
- Subpoena/witness fees: staff said the charge aligns with statutory witness/processing costs and had not previously been consistently collected;
- Facility and program fees: recreation and library departments asked for selective increases while keeping certain programs (for example, youth drama and aquatics pending a facilities assessment) flat to preserve affordability;
- Low‑use fees: council asked staff to consider removing obsolete items such as the fortune‑teller fee.

The resolution adopting the master fee schedule passed by roll call. Councilmembers Kaldorf, Giroux, Boyle, Mayor Pro Tem Baldino and Mayor Drew Pimentel voted yes. Staff will return with a negotiated credit‑card processing solution and, as planned, will conduct a broader fee study within the next 12–18 months.","The council approved the city's FY2025–26 master fee schedule (roll call 5-0). Staff noted a CPI adjustment of 3.3 percent, several new and changed fees, and a proposed credit‑card processing surcharge tied to a potential Tyler payment system; council asked staff to negotiate the card rate and returned some rarely used fees for review.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228854,"El Segundo extends Zone 3 parking pilot for one year, narrows permit area",1708,5914000,7622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2&start=5914&end=7622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466008-b6ff4e14fd5d2444ab6c50ebad3f33a2/thumbnail_5914000.jpg","/articles/6228854/El-Segundo-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/El-Segundo-extends-Zone-3-parking-pilot-for-one-year-narrows-permit-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228854-08464218e598b1b83e7e3b29de2153bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111371&Signature=JNmkP~cCn9eBjFoATtZZp5rzl8KN~54ZnwxO8zqOtqmoCx-gwLWAVlMk0TieKfuk1G-t8UVTbFiVPcFyp5szMxiEMvA3hr73SpyBarQ-weLY6rVV4N7l20LQUhmwQnNekB9f-OP9phTXKZkUPZwTAbFN97Z6jk3wLEH9hQBHF-EKxn3bV3qIkHRtGdvAO1XOZcFMEC6i6kdt4jgKU2Cf3cuoH48YpIj5HuGmDOs5Gl23ILvoaQrNHwtzB1chWOqKQnwHe0L7fkW5eRGZZQF3~wR0e5qjxn5F7R9z56vh5xi~fLp4UwZsR1CM3aboI3-wT9-pxfGi3WqgjWp8hkR48w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo City Council voted 5-0 on May 20 to extend the Zone 3 preferential parking pilot program for one year, removing permit parking on the north side of Mariposa between Illinois and Kansas and converting the east side of Indiana (Mariposa to Holly) to two‑hour commercial parking.

Councilmembers said the shorter extension will allow staff to collect more enforcement and usage data while Pacific Coast Commons and other nearby developments move forward.

The pilot began after complaints about overnight parking and transient vehicles near the PCH corridor. Staff reported 240 parking citations issued through April and compared calls for service in the corridor: 26 in January–April 2024 and 24 in January–April 2025. Police and staff cautioned that identifying whether cited vehicles are registered to El Segundo residents requires further record review.

Councilmembers and staff discussed several operational points: why Illinois Court was originally excluded (it was not part of the petition), the difficulty of enforcing two‑hour limits overnight, and the risk of merely displacing parking into adjacent residential blocks. Several councilmembers emphasized the pilot’s public‑safety origins and said the city should avoid creating a permanent system that effectively reserves public right‑of‑way for some apartments.

Under the adopted motion, staff will:
- Make the map change removing permit parking on Mariposa north side between Illinois and Kansas;
- Convert the east side of Indiana from Mariposa to Holly to two‑hour parking (daytime enforcement) rather than permit parking;
- Extend the pilot for one year and report additional enforcement and citation data during that period.

Council also asked staff to provide clearer reporting on who receives citations (for example, by ZIP code or registration) and to coordinate any future changes with planned development and a pending parking study for Pacific Coast Commons.

The motion passed unanimously in a roll call vote. Councilmembers Kaldorf, Giroux, Boyle, Mayor Pro Tem Baldino and Mayor Drew Pimentel voted yes.

The council separately asked staff to notify affected residents of the map changes and directed the police department and parking staff to continue compiling metrics for the one‑year period.","The City Council voted 5-0 to extend the Zone 3 preferential parking pilot for 12 months with two map changes: remove permit parking on the north side of Mariposa between Illinois and Kansas and convert the East side of Indiana to two‑hour commercial parking to Holly.","actionData","errors"]

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