2022-04-12 CC Agenda - Additional Information - Strategic Work Plan Progess Report_FY 2021-22FY 21-22 2nd Quarter
City of El Segundo Strategic Plan 2020-2022
Year 3 Update as of January 31, 2022
This document contains all of the goals, objectives, and activities in the current strategic plan. The status of each activity is shown. The items
highlighted in green are the Priority Activities as determined by the Council in 2018.
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GOAL 1: I Enhance Customer Service, Engagement, and Communication
Goal 1A. I El Segundo provides unparalleled service to internal and external customers
Tier 1 Priority Activities
a. Obtain an "Age -Friendly City" designation Community
Services
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AARP notified the City in May 2020 that the City's
membership application to the Livable Communities
Network was approved, and the Age -Friendly City
designation typically takes between 2-5 years. 272
Community Surveys targeting the needs of older
adults were collected in November 2021, including
21 from Park Vista. An Action Plan based on top
livability opportunities identified within El Segundo
will be considered by City Council in FY 21-22. A
regional Age -Friendly initiative is under discussion
with the SBCCOG.
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Other Activities
b. Complete the implementation of the new building Development
and planning permitting system Services
Information
Technology
c. Complete the business center for increased Development
Services
customer service and efficiency
Public Works
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X The project is currently at 80% completion; however,
the vendor changed technology platforms
midstream, and is currently working through
software upgrades/challenges. Throughout the
project internal resources for Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs) have been a challenge due to the workload
of Development Services, and other perspective
departments. Currently, reviewing options to get
the project back on track by reassigning SMEs and
escalating the technical challenges to the vendor's
executive team. Currently 50% of the project budget
has been spent.
X The proposed Development Services Center
remodeling was presented to City Council on
September 7, 2021 for authorization to advertise the
project for bid. Construction began in January 2022
and is scheduled for completion by April 2022. The
Electronic Sign -Sheet will be implemented as part of
the remodeling which will allow the applicants
visiting the Development Services Center to sign in
using their mobile devise by scanning a QR Code and
be notified when it is their turn by receiving a text
message.
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d. Implement the City's Communications Plan and City Manager
launch website, intended to enhance
communications externally with the community
and internally within the organization
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X The City website platform officially launched in
February 2020 and has been overwhelmingly
successful in providing the community with timely
and accurate information throughout the COVID-19
pandemic and Hyperion sewage spill and recovery
effort. Staff also developed and launched the
intranet in June 2021 to enhance internal
communications and provide employees with a
centralized location to easilyfind policies, forms, and
other essential internal documents.
e. Clarify roles and expectations of the Council, City Manager X Organizational consultant Amistad Associates
committees, boards, subcommittees, and task interviewed Councilmembers and staff working with
forces Committees to clarify bylaws. Staff will continue to
work on reducing the number of committees. The
Gateway Committee and Technology Committee
were concluded. Amistad Associates will continue
to work with E-Team to strategize and further clarify
roles and expectations, as they tie to
implementation of the City Strategic Plan.
f. Strengthen relationships between Council, City Manager X Working relationship among City Council and E-Team
executives, and staff remained professional. Amistad and Associates is
administering the DISC survey to E Team and City
Council to learn about our communication and
working style preferences.
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g. Streamline the contract policy for greater Finance/City
efficiency and effectiveness Clerk
h. Enhance collaborative teen programs between Community
Recreation and Parks, Library, and other agencies Services
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Contract Management process utilizing Laserfiche.
Ongoing for FY 2022-2023. Information Systems
Charter was completed to implement potential
technology solutions related to inter -departmental
processes. Portions of the contract processing were
streamlined within City Clerk's Office. Information
Systems and City Attorney Office staff conducted a
review of contracts with City staff. Improvements
are still needed within some departments to ensure
timely payments of source contracts.
Recreation and Library staff provided a collaborative
approach to the after school SPARK program at El
Segundo Middle School, established a relationship
with the National Charity League to offer teen
volunteer opportunities at City events and programs,
partnered with the ESHS English Department to
redesign the Teen Summer Reading Program, and
offered virtual programming during the COVID-19
pandemic. A collaboration with the Fire Department
led to the City's first Girls' Empowerment Camp
planned for March 2022. A new Teen Advisory
Committee for 71h-12 graders meets monthly to help
expand teen programming and services in El
Segundo.
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i. Develop options for expanding Library services Community
Services
Develop a Veteran's Recognition Program Police/
Community
Services
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X Staff created and implemented the Cultural
Development Program in partnership with the Arts
and Culture Advisory Committee. The Library Park
Activation Project is in the design phase with the
landscaping and civil package almost complete.
Completion of Phase 1 of the project in 2022 —the
Learning Garden outside of the Children's Library —
will help expand Library services and programs
outdoors. A second phase, including creation of a
Storybook Loop, is also under development. Library
to Go curbside services, virtual programming, and
expanded electronic resources were offered during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
X Staff will review and provide options for City Council
consideration.
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k. Provide GIS software access to basic property Information
information and relevant documents Technology
Goa118: El Segundo's engagement with the community ensures excellence.
Other Activities
a. Obtain customer feedback, assess customer City Manager
satisfaction, and use it to improve services
through surveys and other methods (e.g., annual
resident and business survey, transactional and
event questionnaires, and personal outreach
throughout the year)
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X Staff researched and developed a road map to
improve Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
across the City. The Information Technology Services
Department (ITSD) conducted an assessment of the
City's GIS software and data resources available to
City staff for the purpose of developing a strategic
road map designed to assess geospatial needs and
establish objectives for improving the overall value
proposition of GIS within the organization.
The documentation captured serves to describe the
state of current GIS technical resources and allows IT
staff to baseline items in need of improved
availability for users. The roadmap objectives in the
assessment focus on the management of transitional
steps required to move away from map publishing
and into enabling users with a "self -serve
environment". Staff will execute the roadmap over
the next 18 months.
X 4t" annual Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to
continue for residents and businesses complete.
Staff surveyed businesses and solicited feedback
related to City Council actions to safely reopen
business. The Police Department continued its use
Elucd survey system throughout the year. The
"Report It" function on the website enables staff to
track and measure responses to community
inquiries. Staff started to research development of
"transaction -based surveys" for the City's varied
customers. Goal is to commence with a test
"transaction -based survey" model in late FY 2021-
2022 and share outcome with City Council.
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b. Proactively identify City successes and highlight City Manager
them to the public
c. Update the website and create a mobile app for Information
full interface with the website Technology
d. Expand use of social media as communication tool City Manager
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As part of the City's adopted Communications
Program, staff used multiple e-blasts, newsletters,
media releases, social media, video "public service
announcements," and the "News" section of the City
website to communicate with the community and
local businesses throughout the year.
X The City Communications Plan was updated in April
2021 and continued to serve as an effective
framework for building a comprehensive
communications programs that fostered effective,
proactive two-way engagement with all
stakeholders. For example, the Communications
Team comprised of El Segundo Media launched the
City Council Recap and El Segundo News programs in
2020 to provide greater transparency to the
community.
X Use of social media by the City continued to increase
significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and
during the Hyperion sewage spill in July 2021. The
timing of the new Citywide website and social media
enhancements was perfect and considerably
enhanced the efficacy of the City's communication
tools. Social media continues to be a valuable
resource to share city -related information with the
public.
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Goal 2: Support Community Safety and Preparedness
Goal 2A: El Segundo is a safe and prepared city.
Other Activities
a. Initiate the fire accreditation process, to include a
response coverage study
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X The first phase of the fire accreditation process
(community -driven strategic plan) was completed in
December 2019. The second phase, Community Risk
Assessment (CRA) and Standard of Coverage (SOC)
will be initiated in FY 2020-2021. This phase is
ongoing and involves a comprehensive report that
highlights risk, resource deployments, concentration
of personnel, and strategic recommendations to
ensure safe and effective emergency response. Thus
far, Modules 1 -3 have been completed and Module
4 (Self -Assessment) commenced in July 2021 with is
anticipated to be completed by August 2022.
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b. Establish and maintain a local all -hazard Incident Emergency
Management Team (IMT) Management
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X The AHIMT has continued to support El Segundo and
the COVID-19 pandemic response. Since July 2021,
the activated team has consisted entirely of
temporary hired personnel allowing all other
departments to have full use of their staff for regular
operations. The continued development of our
regular employee full time staff must remain a
priority for city staff to maintain a fully capable team
that is prepared for disaster response after the
current COVID-19 has been disbanded.
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El Segundo has offered numerous training
opportunities for city staff to develop staff
proficiency in incident management. In August 2021,
El Segundo hosted the All -Hazards Incident
Commander Course in partnership with Los Angeles
County Fire Department. In January 2022, El
Segundo held its annual team training course for the
AHIMT. Staff attendance at future trainings must be
a priority for all city departments to maintain the
AHIMT capability. There have been a number of
retirements and people previous on the team that
have left city service. Sustaining the team with new
staff needs to occur for succession reasons.
The city has enabled the emergency management
office to send staff to the training and incidents by
providing the office with an appropriate budget. The
emergency management office will work with the
department heads to continue to fill the 44 positions
of qualified personnel the team needs to maintain.
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c. Increase community awareness of the need for PD/Fire
preparedness; increase the number of people who
are prepared for disaster and involved in CERT
services we offer
d. Be proactive in filling vacant police positions HR
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City staff continued to get the word out to residents
to remain prepared for future disasters. Due to
COVID-19 restrictions, additional classes were not
held. However, once Los Angeles County Public
Health Orders allow for in -person training, the
Community Emergency Team (CERT) will resume
when appropriate.
X Some vacant positions continue to be frozen in FY
2021-2022. A promotional recruitment process is
planned for Captain. Police Officer testing is
conducted monthly. Human Resources purchased a
Scantron machine to be able to score exams as they
are administered and to reduce the total testing
process by 2-3 weeks.
Goal 3: Develop as a Choice Employer and Workforce
Goal 3A: El Segundo is a City employer of choice and consistently hiring for the future, with a workforce that is inspired, world -class and engaged, demonstrating
increasing stability and innovation
Other Activities
a. Implement new phases of employee engagement HR X HR partnered with Kaiser to bring wellness programs
to City employees and was recognized as a "Wellness
Champion" for 2021. We are continuing to plan a
variety of service providers to bring enhanced
financial, health, and wellness webinars to City
employees. A wellness challenge is planned with
Kaiser and the City of Manhattan Beach for Spring
2022.
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b. Improve our employees' experience in our HR
organization and enhance employee/management
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NeoGov Onboard and Perform modules are in the
implementation phase and expect to be completed
by the end of Fiscal Year 2022-23. We are working
with CPS to launch a Citywide employee
engagement survey in late February 2022.
Enhance employee safety and reduce accidents HR X The new Risk Manager position was established and
and costs filled in April 2021. The Risk Manager will perform
comprehensive analysis of claims and make
recommendations to enhance employee safety,
prevent and reduce accidents. Safety training to be
provided through the City's risk pool throughout FY
2021-2022.
HR implemented various COVID related policies and
guidelines.
d. Conclude labor negotiations HR X Labor negotiations with the Firefighter's Association
(ESFFA) and Police Officer Association (ESPOA) for
contracts expiring on September 30, 2021 are in
progress. Labor negotiations will begin towards the
end of FY 2022-23 with the Police support Services
Employees (PSSEA) and Supervisory and Professional
Employees Association (SPEA) for the contracts
expiring September 29, 2022.
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Conduct a review of part-time classifications and
wages to ensure the City can attract and retain
needed staff
f. Develop a new approach to human resources that
will position the City for being a choice employer
and meeting future workforce needs
HR
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X Adjustments were made to positions impacted by
the minimum wage increase. The minimal essential
coverage (MEC) amounts under the Affordable Care
Act (ACA) was also taken to for Council approval.
Currently, a salary survey of part time Recreation
positions is being conducted and proposed
adjustments will be taken to Council for approval in
March 2022 to remain competitive for summer
recruitments.
X This is an on -going continual process improvement
strategy. In support of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DEI) efforts, a mandatory training series
on Microaggressions was launched for all City
employees.
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We hired a new benefits broker, offered new and
enhanced plans (dental, vision, life) and conducted
an online Open Enrollment process through EASE
system. Pet insurance is being offered to all
employees (at their own cost) in February 2022.
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Goal 4: Develop and Maintain Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Goal 4A: El Segundo's physical infrastructure supports an appealing, safe, and effective community.
Tier 1 Priority Activities
a. Determine the future of the Teen Center Community
Services
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X On February 18, 2020, City Council authorized staff
to solicit proposals from consultants to conduct a
"Needs Assessment" for the entire Recreation Park
site, which includes the Teen Center. Due to
COVID-19, this project was put on -hold and will be
re -visited in FY 2020-2021.
On April 20, 2021, City Council awarded a
professional services agreement (PSA) to RJM
Design Group to prepare a Recreation Park Needs
Assessment, including public engagement,
recreation and park trends analysis, comprehensive
review of City recreation programming, facility
condition assessments, accessibility survey and ADA
requirements, and master plan recommendations
including cost estimates.
On October 20, 2021, RJM Design Group presented
summary information about their analysis and
professional recommendations to the Recreation
and Parks Commission.
On November 16, 2021, RJM Design Group made a
presentation to City Council. There were a few
questions raised by Council members.
A Joint Study Session with City Council and the
Recreation and Parks Commission is being planned
for March 2022 to discuss the recommendations
made by RJM and next steps.
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Other Activities
c. Develop a plan to utilize increased transportation
funding
Public Works
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This effort is part of the multi -year CIP Program.
Funding has been included for routine street
maintenance projects. Also, The City of El Segundo
recently concluded negotiations with Los Angeles
World Airports (often referred to as "LAWA") and El
Segundo City Council, LAWA Board of
Commissioners, and LA City Council approved a
settlement agreement which includes a
commitment by LAWA to make significant
improvements to the Imperial Highway medians
(between California Street and Pershing Drive) and
north parkways. The scope also includes enhanced
stormwater improvements within the median
including bioswales, landscaping, irrigation system,
reclaimed water connection, fencing, and ongoing
maintenance. The cost of the improvements was
set not to exceed $4M in this agreement. Staff is
working with LAWA staff to develop a schedule to
start these capital improvements.
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d. Identify funding and commitment to future Public Works
infrastructure needs.
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The evolving multi -year CIP will assist with this
process. In January 2021, LA Metro executed
funding agreement for $5.3 million in Measure R
funding for Park Place design. LA Metro also
approved $4 M in Measure M funding for El Segundo
Blvd. Improvements project and the funding
agreement is in the work.
In July 2020, County Supervisor Janice Hahn
committed support to use a portion of future L.A.
County property tax increment revenue (EIFD) to
generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for this
project.
New Water and wastewater rates were approved
and implemented in 2021.
Staff applied and obtained the approval for the
Electrical Vehicle Charge Ready Program grant
offered by SCE for an estimated amount of $74,000.
Under this grant, SCE will provide the electrical
infrastructure needed to install four EV chargers at
the existing parking lot at Richmond & Franklin in
downtown. The City's share of this grant is for the
purchase and installation of the EV chargers for an
estimated cost of only $2,900, which can be paid
from already available AQMD grant funds.
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e. Monitor the desalinization plant project of the City Manager
water district
f. Conduct a public transportation assessment to
identify alternatives
g. Identify funding and commence improvements
identified in the completed facility assessment
study
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West Basin's Board of Directors voted to terminate
this project in Dec. 2021.
X Staff analyzed the Dial -a -Ride program and
reviewed various options regarding this program
and concluded that the best practical option was to
utilize a private transportation services provider for
these various services. A temporary agreement with
Lyft was executed in November 2021 as a pilot
project where the residents can receive the needed
services and rides from curb to curb. The Prop A
funds are used to subsidize and pay for the costs.
This pilot project proved to be effective and
successful. Staff has issued a "RFP" to solicit
proposals from transportation services provider
firms for these services. It is anticipated to
complete this process and have this program
implemented by FY 2022-2023. Further, to augment
transportation services, the residents have been
informed that they can also utilize the services that
are provided by Metro Micro Transit program for a
nominal fee.
Staff will continue to pursue efforts to identify
outside funding for energy efficiency projects, ADA
compliance, and general building improvements.
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h. Implement adoption of required State building Development
standards code Services
i. Update the City's housing element as required by Development
State law Services
j. Develop a plan for renovating the Plunge Community
Services
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X In December 2019, required State Building Standards
Code was adopted by City Council.
X In Fall 2020, staff -initiated work on the Housing
Element update. Staff conducted a community
outreach meeting on April 13, 2021 and developed a
preliminary housing Site Inventory Map. The City
Council and Planning Commission held a joint study
session on June 14, 2021 to obtain input on the Site
Inventory Map. Follow up meetings were held with
City Council and Planning Commission in September.
An updated Site Inventory map and a draft Housing
Element was brought to the Planning Commission
and City Council for review and approval in January
and February 2022. The adopted Housing Element
will be submitted to HCD on February 11, 2022. A
third -round review by HCD is anticipated.
X Mithun's approved conceptual design was approved
at the City Council Meeting on June 1, 2021 after
extensive community engagement, needs
assessment, and conceptual design development.
The engineering and architectural design and
consulting services agreement related to renovation
and improvements of the Plunge is scheduled to be
presented to City Council for review and approval in
March 2022.
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Goal 48: El Segundo's technology supports effective, efficient, and proactive operations
Other Activities
a. Successfully implement new technology as Information X Information Technology Services Department
prioritized in the Technology Master Plan Technology worked on high priority Technology Master Plan
projects during the fiscal year. Seven projects were
successfully completed. Eight projects are in various
stages and expected completion in 2022.
b. Use the full potential of software Information X Information Technology Services Department staff
Technology worked with other departments to promote
efficiency and process improvement. The following
business applications were enhanced or
implemented to promote efficiency: Upgrade of the
Library systems, transition of Library Wi-Fi from
Cenic to City support Wi-Fi, which saves $20k per
year; Transition to Office 365 and cloud email
services; Completed backlog of scanning documents
for Development Services and the Police
Departments.
c. Implement paperless goals. Information X Information Technology Services Department staff
Technology continued to work with departments to identify
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Departments Examples included: Use of Eden requisition modules
and replaced City's multi -function printers. A
Citywide printer use reduction of 15% was achieved.
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d. Install Wi-Fi in all critical facilities. Information
Technology
e. Digitize document imaging of historical plans and Information
records to aid in public accessibility X Technology
f. Implement emergency operations center (EOC) Fire
software X
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Wi-Fi was installed in The Police and Fire
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Scanning of backlog of plans and records for PD and
Developments Services was completed. In FY 2021-
2022 operational procedures will be implemented to
prevent a growing backlog.
X Emergency Management software was purchased
and successfully used during the COVID — 19
pandemic. Project should be completed in FY 2020-
2021, after COVID-19 emergency is over.
Goal 5: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Goal SA: El Segundo promotes economic growth and vitality for businesses and the community.
Tier 1 Priority Activities
a. Continue to advocate for the City's interests City Manager X
regarding the impacts of LAX.
A proposed Settlement Agreement was presented to
City Council in Closed Session in September
2021. Working with LAWA on the Settlement
Agreement implementation process.
b. Identify further infrastructure and downtown Public Works X Power washing of Downtown sidewalks was
improvements for Main Street expanded from primarily Main Street twice a year to
several Downtown street sidewalks quarterly.
During the COVID-19 emergency, staff authorized a
series of temporary outdoor dining improvements
on City parkways, sidewalks, and streets. Staff is
working with local business leaders to produce
additional Downtown improvements to coincide
with an update to Downtown Special Plan and
possible future use of Business Improvement District
(BID).
Staff is working on development of a policy regarding
outside dining (parklet program).
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c. Conduct a study of repurposing City Hall City Manager
d. Attract senior living facilities to the City Development
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On October 16, 2020, the City released an RFQ for
development companies to assist with
studying/planning for the redevelopment of the
Civic Center site. Staff and outside land use
consultant evaluated responses to the RFQ and
narrowed down the list to two firms. The review
process was completed in September 2021. The
approved developer will commence the public
outreach and design process in late 2021. It is
anticipated that a completed project design will be
brought to City Council for approval by August 2022.
X Planning staff applied for two housing grants: a
$165,000 SB 2 Grant which was awarded in July 2020
and a $65,000 LEAP Grant which was awarded in
January 2021. Funding will be used to prepare
housing opportunities studies for a range of housing
needs, including senior housing. The studies covered
under these two grants will be completed in first
quarter 2022. In addition, the City initiated a
Housing Element update that will consider and
include goals and policies related to a range of
housing types, including senior housing. The
Housing Element update will be completed by
February 2022.
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d. Identify areas within the community that are Development
appropriate for housing Services
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X A $165,000 SB 2 Grant was awarded in July 2020 and
a $65,000 LEAP Grant was awarded in January 2021.
In addition, the City initiated a Housing Element
update in fall 2020. The primary goal of the Housing
Element update is to identify areas in the City that
are appropriate for housing. Staff conducted a
community outreach meeting on April 13, 2021 and
developed a preliminary Site Inventory Map. The
City Council and Planning Commission held a joint
study session on June 14, 2021 to obtain input on the
Site Inventory Map. A final draft Housing Element
was presented to the Planning Commission and City
Council for review January/February 2022 and will
be submitted to HCD on February 11, 2022. The
overall project will be completed by February 2022.
Develop a unique value proposition for attracting City Manager X Staff prepared a comprehensive report of the City's
new businesses unique value proposition for developers and
businesses and submitted to City Council on March
2021.
Other Activities
f. Complete the lease negotiations and enable City Manager X Obtained City Council approval in November 2019.
development at Top Golf Construction began on February 15, 2021 and
expected to be completed by May 2022.
g. Secure funding and commence design phase Public Works X Staff issued an RFP for the engineering design of Park
of Park Place Place project. A total of 5 proposals were received.
The top 3 firms were identified and interviewed by a
panel, and a PSA was awarded to the firm of Maffatt
& Nichol by the City Council on December 21, 2021.
The design efforts have been initiated.
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h. Consider a fee (1% of commercial project Community
valuation) on development for art in public Services
places
i. "Re -imagine" the downtown, which includes City Manager
developing a vision, beautification, promoting
the downtown and creating a funding source
for marketing it
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X On November 19, 2019, City Council adopted
Ordinance 1594 establishing a Public Art
requirement or In -Lieu Fee for new commercial and
industrial development exceeding $2 million in
value. Approximately $700,000 has been allocated
from the new Cultural Development Fund to date for
projects, including Gateway, Library Park Activation,
Festival of Holidays, El Segundo Poet Laureate, and
more. An additional $800,000 of on -site public art
projects are in development.
X During FY 2019-2020, staff completed landscaping
upgrades and ongoing maintenance, installed
lighting in over three Downtown intersections,
worked on parklet design review and approval. The
Downtown area was highlighted in new websites.
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Tree up lighting project was completed. Increased
power washing of Downtown sidewalks took place.
Staff will continue to work with Chamber of
Commerce staff and local businesses to bring about
improved public infrastructure. Downtown Specific
Plan will be updated. On August 18, 2020 City
Council approved soliciting RFQs from developers to
re -imagine Downtown and possibly repurpose
portions of the civic center and begin process to
update the Downtown Specific Plan.
FY 21-22 2nd Quarter
j. Implement the economic development City Manager
strategic plan in order to promote business
attraction, retention of existing businesses,
and industry diversification.
I. Refine our focus on economic development to
define who we want to attract and why.
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X
Ongoing for FY 2021-2022. Implementation is
ongoing. See Economic Development Annual
Report for details:
https://www.elsegundobusiness.com/Home/Show
Document?id=3204
City Manager X
Goal SB: El Segundo approaches its work in a financially
strategic and responsible way.
Tier 1 Priority Activities
a. Consider guidelines for the use of potential Finance
revenue from golf course lease
X
Completed research study to reposition marketing
strategy for post -pandemic commercial real estate
world.
Topgolf Revenue Allocation Policy approved by City
Council on April 12, 2021. This was a major
achievement for the City.
Other Activities
b. Continue on a sustainable financial path, solve Finance X Staff addressed a $9 million budget shortfall for the
future structural deficits, and maintain reserves. FY 2021-2022 budget and shifted to a July 1-June 30
Fiscal Year. City Council approved formal UAL Policy
on March 16, 2021. City Council authorized issuing
Pension Obligation Bonds (POBs) on May 12, 2021.
City Council approved a balanced FY 2021-2022
Budget on June 15, 2021. Staff is in the process of
developing a ten-year Long -Term Financial Strategic
Plan for the organization.
c. Continue to pay down unfunded pension liabilities Finance X City Council approved a formal UAL Policy on March
16, 2021. City Council authorized issuing Pension
Obligation Bonds (POBs) on May 12, 2021. POBs
were issued at 95% of the outstanding Pension
liability, saving the City —$83M over 19 years.
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d. Bring proposed business license tax to City Council Finance
for a future ballot
e. Provide for an annual adjustment of the master
fee schedule to consider CPI
f. Conduct a water and sewer rate study to ensure
adequacy of rates to support the water and sewer
system.
g. Enhance existing revenues and look for new
revenue sources (grants, economic development,
tax measures)
h. Conduct a development impact fee update
Finance
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X Staff will work with City Council to determine if
timing is appropriate to place on the November 2022
ballot.
X A full City-wide Fee Study was conducted in 2018.
First Consumer Price Index (CPI) update to fee
schedule took place in 2019. Annual CPI updates will
continue.
X City Council held the Prop. 218 ballot protest on
December 8th, the public hearing was held on
February 16, 2021, and the adoptions of the new
rate structure and 5-year rate adjustments were
approved on March 2, 2021. The City has water
and wastewater rates stability and system security
for the next five years.
X This is a continuous work effort that is achieved each
year. For FY 2020-2021 the following occurred: CPI
increase to the Master Fee Schedule, the Water &
Wastewater rate increases were successful, Topgolf
lease was approved and the construction of the
facility is underway, and City Council approved a
formal Topgolf Revenue Policy, and a CPI rate
increase on the residential solid waste fees went into
effect. The following are scheduled for FY 2021-22:
Development Impact Fee Study, and CPI Increase to
Master Fee Schedule.
Finance X
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The latest Development Impact Fee Study will be
completed in March 2022 and is scheduled to be
presented to City Council on March 15, 2022.
FY 21-22 2nd Quarter
i. Explore developing a strategy in collaboration with Finance
other cities to get relief from low property tax
with the potential of working toward a future
statewide ballot measure.
k.
Evaluate creating a risk manager position to
establish a coordinated program of management
and reduction of costs associated with liability
claims and workers' compensation.
Determine the right reserve level so excess
reserves can be used for services
HR/Finance
Finance
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Staff will attempt to work with other low property
tax cities, League of California Cities, South Bay Cities
Council of Governments, City's Financial Advisor, and
outside lobbyists to determine the likelihood of
success.
X City Council authorized the risk manager position in
FY 2020-2021. The position was filled in April 2021.
X On June 15, 2021, City Council adopted a 20% GF
reserve for FY 2021-2022 with the goal to get up to
25% in subsequent fiscal years. The Economic
Uncertainty reserve is $1.9 million for FY 2021-2022
with the goal of funding it at $2 million in subsequent
fiscal years.
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