Loading...
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. Members of the public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the Recreation and Parks Director at least ten (10) days 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. I_Re1_1 4 0 foxQ 11014:1 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 114 &1:i &*91 Xill 1*401JIMI 111 d 4:14i 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 2 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. 3 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. 1 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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 Acacia Park EI Segundo CA March 11, 2019 1134004-02-02-01 '000 W4 _�. -�� ';gip: � � =r•. .. �. ik 1 � y � LIQ , � a ►` � � �� � �: - . .- - :. dd fit N i� Acacia Park EI Segundo CA March 11, 2019 1134004-02-02-04 ..!• �. ON I OIL iffv rf ; T �•�. � � yam. jj Acacia Park EI Segundo CA March 11. 2019 1134004-02-02-03 I UtGIUUVUS I N /lrlll2N10[C1! 0 COLORED SAF SURFACING CONCRETE WA I'7I A AITI AIP* A or- JLULA 1VA TARL il:a'd: . 'J /J .t]IH IND WW. ❑W COLOR PLA . m 0 DERGROUr STnRAGF ►1 r RU H LIFT ATI r 9 r -I RA L A N D S C A P E ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. 's RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS -PLANNERS, INC. Opinion of Probable Cost for: Project No.: 19152 Date: 1/8/2020 Acacia Park Prepared By: G Meek TOTAL $ 799,300 1 0 $799,300 total with 25% contingency DESCRIPTION I QTY. I UNIT I UNIT PRICE I SUB -TOTAL I TOTAL DEMOLITION I $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 I $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 Sub -Total $ 581,309 25% Contingency $ 145,327 Sub -Total $ 726,637 10% Mobilization & Gen Conditions $ 72,664 TOTAL $ 799,300 1 0 Acacia Park Project Schedule December 10, 2019 Improvements RHA Landscape Architects -Planners, Inc. ID Task Name I Duration Start I Finish ov'19bec'10Jan'20reb'20Mar'2QIADr'20Mav'2g),un'20IJul'20�4uo'2$,eD'20 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 11 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. 1 12 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 13 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 20 Soil Analyses Plant Analyses Water Analyses im to 0 .'tee' 2S. 0 e `' yN w n� aao g c �3 A b N y in a°. '' m 3$ ° �n = 'n m ° m m o400cpo a o _. o $ E m [LSA y�y ©uz ut ,yg P. t a ' m -0 .0 ^. ' a W ro p f} 'o J !!� w m rTi a ° w m ^f� O O O ^ O A o ? 7 C" 4 m ili N 10 H y M qq 1 e1 �i Tii ro r^• N m rf — 6 �' N 5' � n +� `• n � G1 p pn 5 � � `� C m�It Cn � m x k # ry 103 1 !E N � N• � c nnL0 Y b � m ' m a „ S � � . i G• � � m d � �' � I � w u a »� -n G W tlt s OJSw'� mO Nm � �nNJ 083832w3938 r°n o�`o8 a3� W �] Nrn N mfr C X Y o V a V v N A n eai ? 7 A o 9_ rn A m.pp ^ N - ! f N o N A G tJ �1 O 00 1 rJ N a a. g a@ 0 3s W� oo p 84 88 zR A N U ■ # S N A n _ A O _ �• WO�9 NW �W Jew O +1 ' n a e� N q � q � � � � 5 O O m e O V C V A N �ryryG R f1 34 3J-' 2`1J ce 38 89 a a8 a9 3Q � `o � � oe O O o ov 3Q ^ 3$ ^ 3a N N A n n � —2, A e.mmt a a°^ m VSO DN f>o ' m -0 .0 ^. ' a W ro pQ J 00 w e n } N O O OD � G W LJ. Rd N rs' �J T U t9 ¢ m ^ W N 5' � n +� `• n � G1 p pn 5 � � `� C x Cn � k # 1 !E N � N• � Y b � m ' m a „ a »� m m s OJSw'� mO Nm � �nNJ 083832w3938 r°n o�`o8 a3� W �] Nrn N mfr C X Y o V a V v N A n eai ? 7 A o 9_ rn A m.pp ^ N - ! f N o N A G tJ �1 O 00 1 rJ N a a. g a@ 0 3s W� oo p 84 88 zR A N U ■ # S N A n _ A O _ �• WO�9 NW �W Jew O +1 ' n a e� N q � q � � � � 5 O O m e O V C V A N �ryryG R f1 34 3J-' 2`1J ce 38 89 a a8 a9 3Q � `o � � oe O O o ov 3Q ^ 3$ ^ 3a N N A n n � '•- a� ��ds is 28 SO p 38�3$� m "' •-' N � A V n V N ? cr G Li Y Z 1 L' C � E S � � T � b ZT ? 3 F 9 ^ ' ... � � � O J CJ O O 0 0 � --• O � AAl Q� T N �a N o � � •� n y P x i kd i n P ^ W k !f k# fP 4� � Q ai -� xx � • i � : 'v �; m b O ON b °�° _� �.-�'No w rn oa "a a a o�n000�o—no°aownwap�b-�Jrnv yy AI m `J A J v O A m b 8 ��pp a, 2 N O m N Ci N A �' �' �' m J A m pi b-^ U U �O N N d d x i# k.#« 4 x P d Y P k x k M« n N N p Wp N oo U � N V� o -.J O � -•• � a C o.aO ntl00 OOO�nw N.p C� a+v�iOA oN �' k # 9! d# d M d.% k Yr d« i Y # w k i d R +a U N J A O U A pA A W U VSO DN f>o W -.- L J 00 O� "'� ❑ p, O H O G O O O a O G W U N a u� b W m x '•- a� ��ds is 28 SO p 38�3$� m "' •-' N � A V n V N ? cr G Li Y Z 1 L' C � E S � � T � b ZT ? 3 F 9 ^ ' ... � � � O J CJ O O 0 0 � --• O � AAl Q� T N �a N o � � •� n y P x i kd i n P ^ W k !f k# fP 4� � Q ai -� xx � • i � : 'v �; m b O ON b °�° _� �.-�'No w rn oa "a a a o�n000�o—no°aownwap�b-�Jrnv yy AI m `J A J v O A m b 8 ��pp a, 2 N O m N Ci N A �' �' �' m J A m pi b-^ U U �O N N d d x i# k.#« 4 x P d Y P k x k M« n N N p Wp N oo U � N V� o -.J O � -•• � a C o.aO ntl00 OOO�nw N.p C� a+v�iOA oN �' k # 9! d# d M d.% k Yr d« i Y # w k i d R +a U N J A O U 3 o�e�Oeaw W 03�� O A W ••, Vi In ._. A W +� 1* '� A pA A W U W O 6 O N to a W O� W -.- a a J 00 O� "'� ❑ p, O H O G O O O a O G W U N a u� b W m _ rn v S W A N O O OD � G W LJ. Rd N rs' �J T U t9 ¢ m ^ W N ^� 4` N N J 'DD '� — �O ^ O •� N tl0 to -. ^ N ^� '••• U n' 3 o�e�Oeaw W 03�� O A W ••, Vi In ._. A W +� 1* '� NON O W +AI N A O+ +• N, .a O O U W A J W 'a 31 n a m N b N to a W O� W -.- m� m W J 00 O� "'� ❑ p, O H O G O O O a O G W U N a u� b W m _ N O N O O OD � G W LJ. Rd N rs' �J T U t9 ¢ m ^ W N ^� 4` N N J 'DD '� — �O ^ O •� N tl0 to -. ^ N ^� '••• U # k # 1 !E N NON O W +AI N A O+ +• N, .a O O U W A J W 'a 31 n a m N b CA PY Pa AREA SA04 RQLaR HOCKEY RINK LA GEORGE B R E r T FIELD NOW, WSTA Ff alusl"N G City of ECSegundo RECREATION., PARK. FA / � -ie -yo /q 22 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. 23 , 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. 24 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. 25