Note From Interim City Manager Darrell George 

Spring is in the air and there are many exciting events, and important meetings this month. 

• A community meeting will take place on April 7^th  at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber to gather feedback about the future of outdoor dining in El Segundo. 
• City Council will hold a special Strategic Planning Session on April 12^th to shape the City's priorities over the next four years.
• The highly anticipated grand opening of Topgolf is right around the corner on April 15^th.
• The annual Eggstravaganza egg hunt is on April 16^th at Recreation Park.  

-Darrell George, Interim City Manager 
City of El Segundo 

Dust off your clubs and get ready to perfect your swing at the new state-of-the-art facility that will reinvigorate golf in the South Bay and beyond!

Topgolf opens in El Segundo located along Pacific Coast Highway in less than one month – but with a twist. SoCal’s newest entertainment destination is slated to officially open its doors on April 15, 2022, marking Topgolf's first and only venue next to a real golf course. In addition to a reimagined 10-hole executive golf course, visitors of all ages can expect to enjoy an immersive, full-sensory golfing experience with 102 bays with "Toptracer" ball-tracking technology over three floors, lively bars with massive screens and a restaurant with an extensive menu.

El Segundo News is a monthly show that can be watched on the City's website, Channel 3, and the City's social media channels. The show focuses on city-related issues and events. Check out the April episode with all the latest happenings, news, and business spotlights! 

Highlights in this month’s edition include Fired Up! Girls' Empowerment Camp; the annual sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvement project; the upcoming pickleball tournament; this week's future of outdoor dining community meeting; news about Topgolf and new restaurant Fogo de Chao; a recap of the 22^nd Annual SBCOGG General Assembly; the upcoming Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast and Run For Education events; Sports Wrap; the egg hunts & Camp Expo; and the "Report An Issue" feature on the City's website. 

The City of El Segundo is extending the opportunity for residents, businesses and property owners to participate in the development of a potential future outdoor dining program for City Council consideration. Your feedback will help the City explore options to accommodate outdoor dining into dynamic, permanent spaces. To understand the issues that must be addressed by the City, please see the March 1, 2022, staff report available here (pg. 153) and join City staff for an in-person community meeting on April 7^th at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber located at 350 Main Street. If you are interested in attending or would like to provide written feedback, please email bvoss@elsegundo.org. Public feedback received through the community meeting will be presented to City Council at its May 3^rd meeting for further Council direction. City staff and the Council are looking forward to fully exploring a permanent outdoor dining program and needs the community’s input to make the process successful.

On Wednesday, April 6^th, from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Sue Carter Community Room at the library, children ages 5-12 are invited to an interactive bubble show about the science and fun of bubbles! Children will get a chance to learn about reflection, refractions, surface tension, and many other intriguing facts about soap bubble properties. An adult must accompany children under 8. Please contact the Youth Services Desk at 310-524-2726 for additional information.

A series of poetry-on-demand activations for National Poetry Month brings poets and their typewriters to diners on the first three Fridays in April from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Two poets will set-up their writing stations to create poetry in the moment, inspired by viewers. On April 8^th poets Nayeli Adorador-Knudsen and Bobby Gordon will create poems at the corner of Main and Pine; and on April 15^th, Typewriters Anonymous featuring Phillip & Elisabeth Nails will create poetry on-site at the 200 block of Richmond Street and engage with diners. Please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Sam Lee for additional information at 310-524-2771 or slee3@elsegundo.org.

On Saturday, April 16^th at Recreation Park the Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza and Camp Expo will take place from 9:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. There will be multiple egg hunts with toy and candy filled eggs and a “meet and greet” with the Easter bunny at 9:30 a.m. The first Egg Hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m. for the toddlers –4 year old age groups. The second Egg Hunt for children 5-12 years old will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Other festivities include a Summer Camp Expo with our fun, energetic camp counselors, and instructors. El Segundo residents with a valid Rec ID will be able to register for Summer Camps starting at 8 a.m. on April 16^th. Registration will be available online and in-person.

Afterwards you can head on over and hop into the Underwater Eggstravaganza at the El Segundo Wiseburn Unified School District Aquatics Center from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. There will be an egg hunt, recreation swim, crafts, raffles and more! Space is limited so visit esrec.org, or call us at 310-524-2738 to reserve your spot today!

The City of El Segundo offers an online feature called "Report an Issue" on the City's website that gives residents a convenient way to submit service requests for reporting a variety of concerns such as a pothole, fallen tree, or an abandoned vehicle. All requests for service are routed to the appropriate City employee to address and close out the ticket once the issue has been resolved.  "Report an Issue" can be accessed on the City homepage or by visiting: www.elsegundo.org/ReportanIssue. Watch a helpful how-to video here!

A report can be submitted anonymously or you can sign-up for an account which allows you to keep track of all your submissions and save time by auto-completing your contact information for your future reports. The online feature is for non-emergencies only, and in the event of an emergency, please call 911. 

The "City Council Recap" is a quick and easy way to catch up on the important issues discussed and to see highlights of special presentations. Check out the latest recap from the Tuesday, March 15, 2022, meeting. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 19^th. 

The City has just wrapped up the feedback portion of the 2022 Business and Residential Survey! For those that completed this year’s survey we thank you, your input is greatly appreciated and will help the City identify opportunities for improvement. City staff is reviewing data and will present it City Council in May. Your feedback helps us develop a roadmap for addressing the issues that are most important to you.

SAVE THE DATE!  The Community Services Department is pleased to announce the City of El Segundo’s first professional Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Association of Pickleball Professionals!  The tournament will take place on Thursday, June 23^rd- Sunday, June 26^th and will be located right in our very own Recreation Park.  More details coming soon!