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2020-01-15 Recreation Parks Commission Meeting AgendaCity of EI Segundo
Recreation & Parks Commission
Regular
MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers
350 Main Street
EI Segundo, CA 90245
The Recreation and Parks Commission can only take action upon items that have been properly posted and listed on the Agenda. Any writings or
documents given to a majority of the Commission regarding any matter on this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are
available for public inspection in the Recreation and Parks Department office during normal business hours. Additional copies will be available at
the Commission meeting.
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before the meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission (by 2:00 p.m. Monday, the week prior to the meeting). The request must include a brief
general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 310 524-
2305. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Chairperson Motta
C. ROLL CALL
D. PRESENTATIONS
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to Commission business only and that is within the Subject matter
under the jurisdiction of the Commission — 5 minutes per person; 30 minutes total. The Brown Act does not allow the
Commission to take action on any item not on the agenda.)
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES of the Recreation and Parks Commission Regular
Meeting of November 20, 2019. (Commission Action Required)
Recommendation: (1) Approval; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related
to this item.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES of the Recreation and Parks Commission Special
Meeting of December 18, 2019
Recommendation: (1) Approval; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related
to this item.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
H. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Receive update on the Acacia Park Project. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation:
1. Receive project update and provide any final feedback on the design specifications;
and/or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to each item.
2. Consideration and possible action regarding an evaluation of field conditions following
Summer 2019 renovation procedures and Fall 2019 soccer usage at George Brett Field.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation:
1 . Provide feedback to staff regarding future field vision; and/or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to each item.
I. REPORTS
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a. Aquatics Subcommittee
b. Gateway Committee
c. Golf Course Subcommittee
d. Transportation Subcommittee
e. Youth Sports Council
2. DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORTS (No Commission Action Required)
a. Arecia Hester, Recreation Superintendent
b. Christopher Hentzen, Parks Maintenance Superintendent
3. DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT — Meredith Petit
J. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Watson
Commissioner Stolnack
Commissioner Lubs
Vice Chairperson Davis
Chairperson Motta
K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
L. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at
City Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, EI Segundo, CA 90245.
Posted by: J. Day
Date: 01-10-20
Time: 2:00 pm
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers,
350 Main Street, EI Segundo, CA 90245
A. CALL TO ORDER — The meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Motta at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Commissioner Stolnack
C. ROLL CALL —
Commissioner Kelly Watson
Present
Commissioner Julie Stolnack
Present
Commissioner Dave Lubs
Present
Vice Chairperson Lee Davis
Absent
Chairperson Bob Motta
Present
ALSO PRESENT —
Meredith Petit, Recreation & Parks Director
Arecia Hester, Recreation Superintendent
Christopher Hentzen, Parks Superintendent
Shawn Green, Recreation Supervisor
Jackie Day, Senior Administrative Specialist
D. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS —
None
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS —
None
F. CONSENT CALENDAR —
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES of the Recreation and Parks Commission Regular Meeting
of October 16, 2019. (Commission Action Required)
MOTIONED by Commissioner Watson and SECONDED by Commissioner Stolnack to approve
the minutes of the October 16, 2019 regular Meeting. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
None
H. NEW BUSINESS —
1. Review and approve a Memory Row Tree & Bench Donation Policy that provides
procedures and guidelines for accepting donated trees and benches that honor individuals
or occasions, including the establishment of a set fee to cover the City's costs associated
with the purchase and installation of the donated item.
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MOTIONED by Commissioner Lubs and SECONDED by Commissioner Watson to modify item
#3, add an option that does not require installing a plaque, and bring it back to the
Commission for approval. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
2. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from EI Segundo AYSO Region 92
to allow its annual All-Star Tournament outside of the Youth Sports Field Allocation Policy
from January 5 through February 18, 2020. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTIONED by Chairperson Motta and SECONDED by Commissioner Lubs to approve the
request from EI Segundo AYSO to waive the policy and hold the tournament.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consideration and possible action related to retaining a consultant to complete a study
and provide recommendations which will enhance the City of EI Segundo's transportation
program.
MOTIONED by Commissioner Watson and SECONDED by Commissioner Lubs to direct
staff to retain the services of a qualified transportation consultant.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
I. REPORTS —
1. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES
a. Aquatics — Commissioner Watson
They met twice and are focusing on criteria for success.
b. Gateway Committee — Commissioner Stolnack
Packets were sent to the top 5 artists. They will be meeting in January to see
presentations.
c. Golf Course Subcommittee — No report
d. Transportation Committee — Commissioner Watson
They met twice to work on vision and discuss the idea of a consultant. They have
been contemplating an awards program for employers and individuals in EI
Segundo to come up with transportation ideas or best practices.
d. Youth Sports Council — Chairperson Motta
They did not meet.
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2. DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORTS
a. Arecia Hester, Recreation Superintendent
• Written report submitted.
• The cast from Spelling Bee is having dress rehearsal tonight.
• The Holiday Tree Lighting is December 5.
• Arecia reviewed the corrections on her report.
b. Christopher Hentzen, Park Maintenance Superintendent
• Written report submitted.
• Staff welcomed today's rain.
3. DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REPORT — Meredith Petit
• Written report submitted.
• She is pleased with the new magazine style Activities Guide and thanked staff who
worked on it.
• Recreation Supervisor Darren Uhl is leaving. She thanked him for his service to EI
Segundo.
• Park Maintenance Worker Enrique Real is the Acting Maintenance Craftsworker.
• The tree in Library Park will be lit up this year.
J. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS —
Commissioner Watson: Thanked staff for the shade canopies at Campus EI Segundo. She has
received positive feedback; shared a link about the health and social benefits of recreation.
She issued a challenge to the community to get outside #GetOutsideES and post photos on
Instagram.
Commissioner Stolnack: She is sorry to see Darren go, hopefully his replacement will be as
good; Twisted Tales Haunted House was very successful, everybody really liked it.
Commissioner Lubs: Asked if Twisted Tales will happen again next year. Meredith Petit said
everybody is will to do it again.
Chairperson Motta: Thanked Darren for his service.
K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS —
None
L. ADJOURNMENT —
The meeting was adjourned at 7:1 1 pm. The next Regular Commission Meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 350
Main Street, EI Segundo, CA, 90245.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 18 , 2019, 4:00 pm
Site Visit
Memory Row
Imperial Ave & Virginia St, EI Segundo, CA 90245
A. CALL TO ORDER — The meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Motta at 4:00 pm at Memory Row — Imperial Ave & Virginia St.
B. ROLL CALL —
Commissioner Kelly Watson
Commissioner Julie Stolnack
Commissioner Dave Lubs
Vice Chairperson Lee Davis
Chairperson Bob Motta
Present
Present — arrived at 4:20 pm
Present
Present
Present
ALSO PRESENT —
Meredith Petit, Recreation & Parks Director
Arecia Hester, Recreation Superintendent
Christopher Hentzen, Parks Superintendent
Jackie Day, Senior Administrative Specialist
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS —
None
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review and approve a Memory Row Tree & Bench Donation Policy that provides
procedures and guidelines for accepting donated trees and benches that honor individuals
or occasions, including the establishment of a set fee to cover the City's costs associated
with the purchase and installation of the donated item.
MOTIONED by Commissioner Lubs and SECONDED by Chairperson Motta to revise item
#10 to the new Memory Row Tree and Bench Donation Policy to add "disrepair" to the
items the City reserves the right to remove. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
MOTIONED by Chairperson Motta and SECONDED by Commissioner Lubs to allow staff to
make determinations on tree and bench donation requests. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
MOTIONED by Commissioner Lubs and SECONDED by Vice Chair Davis to make a
recommendation to City Council to adopt the proposed tree and bench donation fees.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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E. NEW BUSINESS —
None
F. ADJOURNMENT —
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. The next Regular Commission Meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 350 Main
Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245.
EL SEGUNDO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Receive update on the Acacia Park Project. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Receive project update and provide any final feedback on the design specifications; and/or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Acacia Park Final Concept Design
2. Acacia Park Cost Estimate
3. Acacia Park Project Timeline
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
At the March 13, 2019, Recreation & Parks Commission meeting, the Commission recommended the
approval of a final design concept for Acacia Park. The recommended concept included a large play
area, separate playground structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12, six -bay swing, center grassy area, sensory
garden, pathways and landscaping (see Attachment #1). The primary changes from the existing park
included the removal of the outdoor pool (due to cost and underutilization) and removal of the restrooms
(due to ADA, safety and budgetary considerations). The removal of those items provided more year-
round value to the park site and was the lowest cost option at approximately $800,000 (see Attachment
#2).
In April 2019, however, the City Council voted on the design concepts and at the time preferred to keep
the outdoor pool and replace the restroom facility. The cost of that option, however, was estimated at
approximately $1,200,000 and funding sources were not yet identified. During the preparation of the
2019/2020 budget, the City Council revisited this item in conjunction with the City's comprehensive
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the next three years. After deliberation, the City Council
ultimately voted to retreat back to the concept design as recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Commission, and therefore, proceed with the project concept containing the removal of the pool and
restrooms. Funding has been allocated for 2019/2020 with a variety of sources of funds including the
General Fund, CA Prop 68 Allocation and the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Subsequently, staff has proceeded to work with RHA Landscape Architects -Planners, LLC, to complete
construction documents and Plans & Specifications for the public bidding process. The Public Works
Department has assigned Senior Civil Engineer Cheryl Ebert as project manager. Ms. Ebert and RHA
are working closely together to prepare for construction. The estimated completion of the project is
August 2020 (see Attachment #3).
It is staff's desire to provide the Commission a final opportunity to provide feedback on the park design
(e.g. playground equipment, plant selection, fencing, etc.) to incorporate into the final design
documents.
ORIGINATED:
Meredith Petit, Recreation & Parks Director
REVIEWED BY:
Meredith Petit, Recreation & Parks Director
DATE:
January 15, 2020
DATE:
January 15, 2020
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TOTAL $ 799,300 1
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$799,300 total with
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DESCRIPTION
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UNIT PRICE I
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TOTAL
DEMOLITION
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$22,4251
Pool removal
1,925
SF
$5.00
$9,625
Restroom Building Removal
1
LS
$10,000.00
$10,000
Pool Decking removal
1,400
SF
$2.00
$2,800
CONSTRUCTION
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$558,8841
Grading
22,750
SF
$0.50
$11,375
Catch Basin
3
EA
$1,000.00
$3,000
6" ABS Drainline
1,000
LF
$10.00
$10,000
Concrete Paving (4")
3,732
SF
$6.00
$22,392
Concrete Mow Curb
315
LF
$8.00
$2,520
Decomposed Granite Pathway
585
SF
$4.00
$2,340
Resilient Play Surfacing
5,290
SF
$15.00
$79,350
Play Sand
120
SF
$5.00
$600
Playground Edge Curb
494
LF
$15.00
$7,410
Litter Receptacle
4
EA
$1,500.00
$6,000
Bench
4
EA
$1,500.00
$6,000
Table
2
EA
$2,500.00
$5,000
Drinking Fountain and Sump
1
EA
$9,000.00
$9,000
Bike Rack
1
EA
$1,500.00
$1,500
Monument Signage
1
EA
$8,000.00
$8,000
Play Structures (Material)
1
LS
$224,000.00
$224,000
Play Structures (Installation)
1
LS
$65,000.00
$65,000
Swings (Material)
1
LS
$3,000.00
$3,000
Swings (Installation)
1
LS
$1,000.00
$1,000
Split Block Wall
160
LF
$75.00
$12,000
Irrigation
11,555
SF
$2.50
$28,888
Weed Abatement, Soil Preparation & Fine
Grade 11,555
SF
$0.36
$4,160
90 Day Maintenance
11,555
SF
$0.09
$1,040
Shrubs & Groundcover
7,000
SF
$4.00
$28,000
Sodded Turf
4,555
SF
$2.00
$9,110
24" Box Tree
10
EA
$400.00
$4,000
36" Box Tree
6
EA
$700.00
$4,200
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$
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25%
Contingency
$
145,327
Sub -Total
$
726,637
10%
Mobilization & Gen Conditions
$
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TOTAL $ 799,300 1
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Acacia Park
Project Schedule
December 10, 2019
Improvements
RHA Landscape
Architects -Planners, Inc.
ID Task Name
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Start I
Finish
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1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
60 days
Mon 12/16/19
Fri 3/6/20
12/16 3/6
2 Prepare 65% plans
5 wks
Mon 12/16/19
Fri 1/17/201
12/16 6NEENNi 1/17
3 City review of plans
2 wks
Mon 1/20/20
Fri 1/31/201
1/20 imi 1/31
4 Prepare 90% PS&E
2 wks
Mon 2/3/20
Fri 2/14/201
2/3 imi 2/14
5 City review of plans
1 wk
Mon 2/17/20
Fri 2/21/201
2/17 W 2/21
6 Prepare 100% PS&E
1 wk
Mon 2/24/20
Fri 2/28/201
2/24 O 2/28
7 City review and approval of PS&E
1 wk
Mon 3/2/20
Fri 3/6/201
3/2 Ir 3/6
8 BIDDING
35 days
Tue 3/17/20
Tue 5/5/20
3/17
5/5
9 City Council Approval to Bid (1st & 3rd Tuesday)
0 days
Tue 3/17/20
Tue 3/17/201
0 3/17
10 Project Bidding
4 wks
Tue 3/17/20
Mon 4/13/201
3%17
4/13
11 Review Bids and Award Contract
2 wks
Tue 4/14/20
Mon 4/27/201
4/14
4/27
12 City Council Award Contract
0 days
Tue 5/5/20
Tue 5/5/201
,o, 5/5
13 CONSTRUCTION
70 days
Thu 5/7/20
Thu 8/13/20
5/7 8/13
14 Notice to Proceed
0 days
Thu 5/7/20
Thu 5/7/201
G 5/7
15 Project Construction
3 mons
Fri 5/8/20
Thu 7/30/201
5/8 7/30
16 Project Close out
2 wks
Fri 7/31/20
Thu 8/13/201
7/31 " 8/13
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EL SEGUNDO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
1. Consideration and possible action regarding an evaluation of field conditions following
Summer 2019 renovation procedures and Fall 2019 soccer usage at George Brett Field.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Provide feedback to staff regarding future field vision; and/or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to each item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
Based on the Field Renovation Plan presented and supported by Commission in February 2019,
field scheduling and usage were adjusted in the summer 2019 to provide a rest period along with
field renovation work to improve field conditions at George Brett Field. This included moving Adult
Coed Softball from Richmond Field and Brett Field to the Softball Field at Recreation Park. During
this open period, turf renovation work (scalping, aerating, grading, fertilizing, over seeding) was
performed the first of July with rest occurring during July and August, approximately 9 weeks.
In a few isolated areas staff found that the seed did not germinate. A second seeding produced a
similar result. These areas were then sodded for the upcoming soccer season. Initially the sod
performed well but gradually browned out. Staff decided to mow the field twice a week to help
alleviate the various turf species height variances. This proved to be highly effective and produced
good results. Another interesting discovery was the variance in water percolation rates over the
field. Some areas would have standing water eight hours after being irrigated. This led to staff
monitoring irrigation watering times on a daily basis. Overall the field was very presentable and
playable without any negative feedback during or after the season from AYSO.
This December soil testing was performed by Wallace Lab on the various trouble spots. The results
indicate high levels of boron, salinity, sodium, chloride and zinc, all which inhibit plant growth. The
results also indicate high levels of soil compaction, slow rates of water percolation and insufficient
soil aeration. Soil compaction is also an inhibiting factor in the leaching of these elements. The use
of reclaimed water over the years also contributes to these high levels.
The first priority recommendation by Wallace Lab is to evaluate the rate of drainage. This is
accomplished by augering holes at various depths and monitoring how long it takes for the water in
the hole to drain. There are several solutions available depending on drainage evaluation results.
Another recommendation is to rip the top 12 -inches of soil to alleviate soil compaction. Additional
soil amendments are also recommended to rehab the existing soil.
A total field renovation as described above would involve the removal of the existing turf, soil
ripping, re -grading and drainage work, incorporation of additional soil amendments, a renovated
irrigation system, and new turf. The cost and time would be extensive with very rough estimates in
the $150,000-$200,000 range depending upon some additional testing results. Preliminary
discussion with the City Manager have included attributing proportional costs to the user groups
along with a city contribution for this work.
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Wallace Lab Soils Report
ORIGINATED:
Christopher Hentzen, Park Maintenance Superintendent
REVIEWED BY:
Meredith Petit, Recreation & Parks Director
DATE: January 15, 2020
DATE: January 15, 2020
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WALLACE LABORATORIES, LLC
365 Coral Circle
El Segundo, CA 90245
phone (310) 615-0116 fax (310) 6406863
December 17, 2019
Christopher Hentzen, chentzen@elsegundo.org
Park Maintenance Superintendent
Recreation and Parks Department
City of El Segundo
150 Illinois Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Christopher,
RE: Brett Field, El Segundo
Five samples received December 16, 2019
Analytical Data
Acidity/Alkalinity - The average pH is moderately alkaline at 7.53. The pH values
range from slightly acidic at 6.84 for #2 to highly alkaline at 8.04 for #5. These pH
values are suitable for the growth of many plants and grasses.
Salinity - Salinity is very high at 10.98 millimhofcm and 14.07 millimho/cm for
samples 1 and 4, respectively. Salinity is high at 7.61 millimho/em for #5. Salinity is
moderate at 3.22 millimho/cm for #2. Salinity is modest at 0.39 millimho/cm for #3.
Soils are defined as being saline when salinity is over 4 millimho/cm.
Fertility -
Nitrogen - Nitrogen is moderate for #3 and is high for the other samples.
Phosphorus - Phosphorus is high.
Potassium - Potassium is high.
Iron - Iron is high.
Manganese - Manganese is low for #3 and is sufficient for the other samples.
Zinc - Zinc is high, excessively high for samples #2 and #3 at 49 parts per million and
295 parts per million, respectively.
The optimal level of zinc is several parts per million. It is essential but is toxic if
it is too high. Sensitive plants such as woody plants frequently need plant
available zinc below about 30 parts per million. Herbaceous plants generally
;need zinc below about 50 parts per million. Grasses are fairly tolerant of high
zinc. Excessive zinc causes stunting, dieback and discoloration. Trees and
shrubs do not fail immediately after installation but several years without rooting
they fail. High zinc restricts the uptake of potassium and other micronutrients.
Since heavy metals do not normally migrate through the soil profile, deeper soil
is expected to be more suitable.
Copper - Copper is high.
Boron -- Boron is higher than desired for non -tolerant plants for samples #1, # 4 and #5
where it ranges from 2.0 to 3.1 parts per million.
Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses 14
City of El Segundo, December 17, 2019, page 2
The optimum level of boron is about 0.2 to 0.3 part per million. Sensitive plants
need boron below about 0.5 part per million. Most plants need boron below 1
part per million. Boron is leachable but the rate of leaching is about one-third
the rate of leaching of sodium chloride. Check the boron tolerance of turf grass
being used on site.
Magnesium - Magnesium is high.
Sulfur - Sulfur is low for #3, is modest for #3 and is high for the three other samples.
Samples #1, #4 and #5 are gypsiferous - they contain high levels of gypsum or
calcium sulfate.
Sodicity - Available sodium is high for samples #1, #4 and #5. SAR (sodium
adsorption ratio) is 15.2, 19.9, and 9.5; respectively.
High sodium and high SAR values have adverse effects on soil physical
properties including reduced water percolation, decreased soil aggregate
stability, increased clay dispersion, increased swelling of expandable clays,
increased surface crusting and reduced soil tilth. High sodium also restricts the
uptake of competitive ions such as potassium. Normally the SAR should be Iess
than 3. Soils are defined as being sodic if the SAR is over 13. Gypsum can be
applied followed with Ieaching to lower the concentration of sodium and SAR.
Soil organic matter - Soil organic matter is modest at 1.57% for #5. Soil organic
matter is moderate at 3.40% for sample #1. Soil organic matter is high and ranges from
6.22 % to 9.85 % for the other three samples.
Texture - The texture is sandy loam. Based on the non -gravel fraction, the soils contain
on average 72 % sand, 15 % silt and 13 % clay. The gravel content is 4 % on average.
Water percolation - The estimated average rate of water percolation based on Soil
Water Characteristics version 6.02.74 model developed by Keith Saxton of the USDA
is moderate at 2.33 inches per hour for normal soil compaction, The model is based on
the soil texture, percent gravel and percent soil organic matter.
Hydrophobicity - Sample #2 is hydrophobic. It is difficult to wet. Water beads up on
the soil surface initially and then slowly moves into the soil.
Heavy metals - Modest amounts of lead are present for samples 1, 2, 3 and 4. Plant -
available lead is high at 56 parts per million for #5.
Normally, plant available lead should be less than about 30 parts per million for
good plant growth. Grasses are expected to be fairly tolerant of elevated levlels of
lead.
Evaluations
Salinity is commonly high when soils are overly compacted which limits the rate of water
percolation and hence leaching. As explained above, high levels of sodium disperse soil
particles and decrease leaching. With insufficient leaching; salinity, sodium, boron,
chloride and SAR are high and interfere with plant growth.
It is not just the high levels of salinity and sodium which are inhibitory to plant growth,
but also high levels of soil compaction prevent rooting vigor and depth of rooting.
Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses 15
City of El Segundo, December 17, 2019, page 3
Furthermore, with slow rates of water percolation, soil aerated is insufficient for vigorous
plant growth.
The quality of the irrigation water should be evaluated for its suitability. With poor
quality water, increased amounts of leaching are required to lower the salinity and
sodium. Better than average soil porosity is also needed.
Zinc may be excessively high for sample 43.
Salt tolerances of turfgrasses
Cool -season turfgrasses
Botanical name
Common name
Tolerance to soil
salinity
Agrostis palustris Seaside
creeping hentgrass cv.
moderately tolerant
steud,
Seaside
Agropyron cristatum (L.)
fairway wheatgrass
moderately tolerant
Gaertn.
Bermudagrass
tolerant
Agropyron smithii Rydb,
western wheatgrass
moderately tolerant
Agrostis palustris Huds.
creeping bentgrass
moderately
sensitive
Agrostis tenuis Sibth.
colonial bentgrass
sensitive
Festuca arundinacea Schreb.
tall fescue
moderately tolerant
Festuca longifolia Thuill.
hard fescue
moderately
sensitive
Festuca nibra L.
chewings fescue
moderately
Spp.commutata Gaud.
sensitive
Festuca rubra L. spp. rubra
creeping red fescue
moderately
sensitive
Festuca rubra L.
slender creeping red fescue
moderately tolerant
spp.trichophylla
cv. Dawson
Lolium multiflonun Lam.
annual ryegrass
moderately
sensitive
Lolium perenne L.
perennial ryegrass
moderately tolerant
Poa annua L.
annual bluegrass
sensitive
Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
sensitive
Poa trivialis L.
rough bluegrass
sensitive
Puccinellia spp.
alkaligrass
tolerant
Warm -season turfgrasses
Botanical name
Common name
Tolerance to soil
salinity.
Bouteloua gracilis (H.B.K.) Lag. ex
blue grama
moderately tolerant
steud,
Buchloe dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm.
buffalograss
moderately tolerant
Cynodon spp.
Bermudagrass
tolerant
Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro)
centipedegrass
sensitive
Hackel
Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses 16
City of El Segundo, December 17, 2019, page 4
Papsah na vaginatwn Swartz.
seashore
tolerant
paspalum
Paspalum notatuna Fluegge
bahiagrass
moderately sensitive
Stenotaphrum secundatusr (Walter)
St.
tolerant
Kuntze
Augustinegrass
Zoysia spp.
Zoysiagrass
moderately tolerant
From Harivandi, Butler, and Wu, 1992.
p - to tolerance ratings-.
Rating Definition
tolerant tolerates soil salinity (as indicated by EC,)
in excess of to dS/m
moderately tolerant tolerates EC, as high as 6 to 10 dS/m
moderately tolerates EC, as high as 3 to 6 dS/m
sensitive
sensitive tolerants EC, no higher than 3 dS/m
Reduce soil compaction to less than 80 % or at least to less than 85 %.
Soil compaction chart Jim Urban's book:
Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses 17
City of El Segundo, December 17, 2019, page 5
Table 1, ltcrlk density and levels all-ccting rooting com-
pared tet several Proctor densities, This Table should
not he ttscd to evaluate compaction it, sc3il n1j.,-c tlta�t
ittcltttic ttrganie amendtnettt_s ur lig ► eigiu a�rc�a14!s.
(5artrcr: Data adapied titin Darldow and i'Iallingtorn 19&1,
Lichter and Lindsey 1994, and Brady and Feil .1999).
Proctor Density
100%
C
85%
80%
2.2
2.1
,,; 2.0
1.4
1.3
Dens�ty where h is aff ct d t
earowt
Plant growth is based on the summation of all the growth factors. Multiple stress are
additive in their inhibition of growth. Many factors need to be corrected for successful
plant growth.
Recommendations
Evaluate the rate of drainage. Test pits can be potholed to test the rate of drainage at
various depths. Various vicinities in El Segundo have slow percolation rates in the
upper soils and better rates of water percolation in the deeper soils.
If the rate of drainage through the subsoil needs to be improved, holes can be augered
one -foot wide and about four feet deep or deeper to extend into better drained soil on
15 or 20 -foot centers for increasing the water percolation. Backfill the holes with
excavated soil compacted to about 80%. Since there will be some subsidence, the work
should be done prior to the ripping and tillage for general soil preparation.
Soil compaction can be lowered by cross ripping soils at least 1 foot deep in areas where
tree roots are not present.
Broadcast gypsum at 40 pounds per 1,000 square feet and incorporate 6 inches deep for
samples #2 and 43. Other areas contain gypsum.
Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses 18
City of EI Segundo, December 17, 2019, page 6
Increase soil organic matter for #5 and #I - Broadcast the following uniformly; rate is
per 1,000 square feet for a 6 -inch lift. Incorporate it homogeneously 6" deep.
Organic soil amendment - about 4 cubic yards, sufficient for 4% to 6% soil organic
matter on a dry weight basis
Organic soil amendment guidelines:
1. Humus material shall have an acid -soluble ash content of no less than 6 % and no
more than 20 %. Organic matter shall be at least 50 % on a dry weight basis.
2. The pH of the material shall be between 6 and 7.5.
3. The salt content shall be less than 10 millimho/cm @ 25° C. on a saturated paste
extract.
4. Boron content of the saturated extract shall be Iess than 1.0 part per million.
5. Silicon content (acid -insoluble ash) shall be less than 50%.
6. Calcium carbonate shall not be present if to be applied on alkaline soils.
7. Types of acceptable products are composts, manures, mushroom composts, straw,
alfalfa, peat mosses etc. low in salts, low in heavy metals, free from weed seeds,
free of pathogens and other deleterious materials.
8. Composted wood products are conditionally acceptable [stable humus must be
present]. Wood based products are not acceptable which are based on red wood or
cedar.
9. Sludge -based materials are not acceptable.
10. Carbon: nitrogen ratio is less than 25:1.
11. The compost shall be aerobic without malodorous presence of decomposition
products.
12. The maximum particle size shall be 0.5 inch, 80% or more shall pass a No. 4
screen for soil amending.
Maximum total permissible pollutant concentrations in amendment in parts per
million on a dry weight basis:
arsenic 12
copper
100
selenium
20
cadmium 15
lead
200
silver
10
chromium 200
mercury
5
vanadium
50
cobalt 30
molybdenum
20
zinc
200
nickel
100
Higher amounts of salinity or boron may be present if the soils are to be
preleached to reduce the excess or if the plant species will tolerate the salinity
and/or boron.
Firm amended soil with a turf roller.
Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses 19
City of El Segundo, December 17, 2019, page 7
Leach the soil and lower the SAR to less than 4 or so. Reduce the salinity to less than 3
millimho/em or to the tolerance level of the plant palette. Salinity will increase with the
addition of gypsum. Lower boron if the turf is sensitive to elevated boron.
Irrigate hydrophobic areas slowly. Use multiple starts and soaking periods between
irrigation cycles. Slightly moist soils are easier to wet than dry soils. Balance soil
aeration with soil moisture.
Apply Yara or Simplot calcium ammonium nitrate (27-0-0) at 4 pounds per 1,000 square
feet about once per quarter or as needed.
Continue to monitor the site with periodic soil and tissue testing of good and poor areas.
Adjust the maintenance program as needed.
Evaluate rooting vigor and rooting depth.
Compare and contrast good and poor areas.
Sincerely,
Garn A. Wallace, Ph. D.
GAW.n
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
'El Segundo 's Backyard"
INTER -DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
DATE January 15, 2020
TO Recreation and Parks Commission
FROM Christopher Hentzen, Park Maintenance Superintendent
SUBJECT Parks Division Report
Proiects and Improvements
• Ball field detailing and prep for the upcoming seasons — over seeding, sod,
fertilizing, aerating, irrigation adjustments, brick dust installation.
• Holiday tree, lights and decorations installed and back in storage from City
Hall and Library Park.
• Injection Wells (2) along the Washington Edison easement greenbelt
initiated repair/maintenance ( Washington and Walnut, Washington and
Maple)
• Due to several rain events, irrigation clocks are turned off. Staff is
performing manual operation on a `as needed basis'.
• Brett Field and Stevenson Field soil testing pending results.
Tree Report
• City tree staff performed trimming and removals as requested.
• West Coast Arborist scheduled to come into town for tree trimming and
removals in the next 2 weeks.
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, El Segundo '
EUSEGIINQO
RIC&PARKS
We Engage... We Inspire... We Play...
•�xe�ena■aTEe eeu•
INTER -DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
DATE January 15, 2020
TO Recreation and Parks Commission
FROM Meredith Petit, Director of Recreation & Parks
SUBJECT Department Status Report
The Recreation & Parks Department had a Thanksgiving Potluck and Department Award
Luncheon in November. Eight individuals, both part-time and full-time employees, were
recognized for the contributions to the department in 2019. Congratulations to this year's award
winners!
David Meza, Parks Part -Time
Noe Moreno, Parks Full -Time
Ben Martinez, Recreation Part -Time
Ryan Delgado, Recreation Full -Time
Monse Palacios, Administration Full -Time
Tyler Fujii, Peer's Choice Award
Gerardo Cueto, Director's Award Part -Time
Linnea Palmer, Director's Award Full -Time
The Pickleball Courts at Recreation Park are now permanent and bustling! El Segundo's
Pickleball Ambassadors hosted Jinglefest!, an event to showcase the new courts and to show
appreciation to the City for investing in the fastest growing sport in America! The event featured
instructional skills clinics, collected donations for CASE, a demonstration match between high
level players, and a brief ceremony dedicating the courts. The Department will be offering
leagues, clinics, group lessons and tournaments in 2020.
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The City of El Segundo is launching a new website in late -January. The Recreation & Parks
Department page will be informative, colorful, and easy to navigate. Monse Palacios and Ryan
Delgado have been instrumental in building the webpage and creating the content. There will
also soon be a feature where citizens can download an app to send service requests to the City,
such as downed tree limbs or broken sprinklers which will route the request directly to the
servicing department as well as provide repair updates along the way.
With the approval of the new Memory Row Tree & Bench Donation Policy, staff will proceed
to City Council in February to establish the proposed fees. Pending applications remain on hold.
Construction at Washington Park for the new playground is anticipated to commence in the
coming weeks. Additionally, the construction documents are currently being prepared for the
Acacia Park Project, which is slated for construction in Summer 2020. With the completion of
these playgrounds, all playgrounds within the El Segundo parks will be ADA compliant.
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