At every City Council meeting, the City Manager and City Attorney provide an update on the situation with the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Below are the most recent updates:

• On January 25, 2023, City Staff participated in the AQMD board hearing regarding Hyperion. Out of this meeting, AQMD issued a robust expanded order of abatement to Hyperion, including 28 additional conditions which, if implemented, should result in the odor nuisance being resolved and measures to put in place to ensure it does not happen again. Read the City's public statement and summary of the expanded order of abatement here.
• The City has secured a third-party expert in wastewater treatment plants to assist the City regarding Hyperion.
• On February 7, 2023 City Council approved the formation of a Hyperion Ad Hoc Committee to coordinate actions for improvements at Hyperion. Councilmembers Baldino and Pirsztuk will serve on the committee.
• The next SCAQMD Board Hearing is scheduled to be held on June 20, 2023. The link and the agenda will be posted on the City’s Website in advance.
• Perimeter Road Improvement Project is 80% complete.
• LA City Board of Public Works approved a motion to expedite the refurbishment of Hyperion's primary clarifiers Battery B, C, and D. Hyperion now expects completion of the refurbishment by June 2024.
• Hyperion staff is cleaning primary battery tanks in preparation for tank cover replacement. The Cleaning started on January 16th and is continuing through mid-March. Odor mitigation measures are in place. For questions, contact the Community Outreach Team at (213) 485-3221 or email LASAN.CleanWater.Outreach@lacity.org.

Additional details and documents continue to be shared on elsegundo.org/hyperion and at future City Council meetings. On September 8^th, 2022, City Council declared a state of emergency for the City of El Segundo in response to the ongoing release of noxious gases and odors from Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.

The El Segundo Fire and Recreation, Parks, and Library Departments have teamed up again to offer its second annual "Fired Up! Girls' Empowerment Camp". This inspiring and educational two-day experience for girls aged 12-19 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 25^th- 26^th. The camp will give girls the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real firefighting gear and empower each other to accomplish their goals.

The cost per attendee is $25 for residents and $32 for non-residents, and includes snacks, lunch, and a t-shirt. The deadline to register at esrec.org is March 10^th. For more information, call (310) 524-2362 or click here.

The El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library Department invites you to an evening of stargazing at the annual Star Party held at Hilltop Park on Friday, March 17^th, from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. The South Bay Astronomical Society will provide telescopes (or feel free to bring your own!) to share a view of the galaxy and educate future astronomers about the wonders of the last frontier. There will also be an "out-of-this-world" costume contest and scavenger hunt with prizes! For more information, call 310-524-2700, or click here.

The City of El Segundo and EDCO are sponsoring a FREE paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch distribution event on Saturday, March 18^th, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the El Segundo Maintenance Facility, 150 Illinois Street. There will be certified shredding trucks during the event, and all items will be shredded ONSITE! Limited to two bankers boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household.

Unwanted electronics will also be collected including TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, etc. However, no household hazardous waste (HHW) material will be accepted.

Also available will be free mulch for residents (while supplies last). This is a self-serve, self-loading service, so please bring your own cans/bags and shovel. Limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck or trailer, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material. The event is for El Segundo residents only. For more information, please call (310) 540-2977 or click here.

ESFD is happy to announce the return of its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Program. CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help. 

This year's academy is a hybrid course and is available to El Segundo Residents 18 years or older. Trainees must complete the online class before attending in person on Saturday, April 1^st, 2023 at Fire Station 2. To learn more about the program and to reserve your spot, click here.

The City Council Recap provides highlights and a quick overview of business discussed during the Tuesday, February 21st City Council meeting. To watch the full City Council meeting, click here.

El Segundo News is a monthly news 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 March episode with all the latest happenings, news, and business spotlights HERE! 

The City wants to know how we're doing! Please let us know by completing the two minute Net Promoter Survey. The 2023 net promoter surveys will be distributed in early March to residents and businesses via email on March 7^th. This survey helps the City measure effectiveness and receive feedback. If you do not receive this year's survey via email by March 8^th, sign up here.

The Spring Recreation Activity Guide is now available! Spring class registration opens on Monday, March 6^th at 9:00a.m. for El Segundo residents and on Monday, March 13^th at 9:00a.m. for non-residents. To view the complete guide and learn more about all the great recreation classes and activities the City of El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library Department has to offer and how to sign-up, click here.