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CC RESOLUTION 5533RESOLUTION NO. 5533 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S JANUARY 14, 2025 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1 ADDRESS LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE -RELATED EMERGENCIES TO ONLY MAINTAIN THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TRANSIT OCCUPANCY TAXES THROUGH APRIL 13, 2025 FOR DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS OCCUPYING "EXTENDED STAY" HOTELS/MOTELS THROUGH APRIL 13, 2025 The City Council of the city of El Segundo does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds and determines as follows: A. Under El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") § 2-2-5, if there is "proclamation of a'state of emergency' by the governor," the City Manager is empowered to make rules and regulations related to the emergency. However, "such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the city council." B. Here, Governor Newsom issued a January 7, 2025 Proclamation of a State of Emergency in response to the Palisades Fire, which has destroyed tens of thousands of acres and thousands of residential and commercial structures and displaced several thousands of people in and around the community of Pacific Palisades who have lost their homes or have been ordered to evacuate the area. C. Additional declarations were made on January 7, 2025 by the Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (Declaration of a State of Local Emergency issued) and the January 10, 2025 by the Department of Health and Human Services (Declaration of Public Health Emergency) in response to the Palisades Fire and several other similarly destructive fires in Los Angeles County. D. On January 14, 2025, the City Manager issued "Administrative Order No. 1 to Address Los Angeles County Fire -Related Emergencies" (the "City Manager Order") pursuant to ESMC § 2-2-5 based on the finding that the temporary lifting and/or relaxing of certain restrictions within the El Segundo will help bolster temporary housing options for those that the fires have displaced. E. Pursuant to § 2-2-5, the City Council seeks to confirm the City Manager Order, which is attached as Attachment 1 and incorporated herein by reference. F. The City Council requested City staff to provide an update on public utilization of the City Manager Order at its regular February 18, 2025 meeting. SECTION 2. Actions. Following City staff presentation of data regarding the public's utilization of the City Manager Order, the City Council hereby modifies the City Manager Order to eliminate all components except no. 4, entitled, "Temporary RESOLUTION NO. 5533 PAGE 1 of 3 Suspension of Transient Occupancy Taxes on Extended -Stay Hotel Rooms Occupied by Displaced Persons," which will remain effective under its terms through April 13, 2025. SECTION 3. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable. SECTION 4. Signature Authority. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded. SECTION 6. City Clerk Direction. The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, enter it in the City's book of original Resolutions, and make a record of this action in the meeting's minutes. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025. A TTC 0 T. APPROVED AS TO FORM; Mark D. H nsley, City Attorney C/11 Chris Pimentel, Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 5533 PAGE 2 of 3 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Susan Truax, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing Resolution No. 5533 was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 18th day of February 2025, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pimentel, Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, Council Member Boyles, Council Member Giroux and Council Member Keldorf NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 18th day of February, 2025. ,'S sa 'Truax, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California RESOLUTION NO. 5533 PAGE 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT 1 we; (y */ el tre4 Office of the City Manager January 14, 2025 Elected Officials: Chris Plmental, Mayor ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1 TO ADDRESS LOS ANGELES Ryan 88MM06 Mayor Pro Tom COUNTY Drsweoylas, COfroug, '�' FIRE -RELATED EMERGENCIES Lanea orroux, councNMambar wah"a Kel&ff councNMember Susan Tmax, om.clerx By virtue of authority vested in me as the City Manager of the City of El Segundo pursuant to the provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code Section 2-2-5 to promulgate„ issue, and enforce rules, regulations, orders, Appointed Officials: Section directives, I hereby attest to the following orders as necessary for the c`ire+a. protection of life and property. This Order will take effect immediately and Marko. Hammy, ChyAdo-ey remain ineffect as specified below. Department Directors: This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference, the ls Vass January 7, 2025, Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by Governor D• ear eP•9� City Gavin Newsom, the January 7, 2025, Declaration of a. State of Local yM.nagar Pail) Chung, Plnaaclel Emergency Issued by the Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of oearvery T'°°"'°' Supervisors, and the January 101, 2025, Declaration of Public Health JamC:demn, Emergency issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. lnlb,mafta Technology service A& Manchri, Racreat/mnP*d vul WHEREAS, as of January 13, 2025, the Palisades Fire has burned Ljam6ecce e* Rek approximately 24,000 acres and destroyed thousands of residential and Human Rasoulces NlehadAH.n, commercial structures; and Development Sorvicea Saul Rodrigues, P'"C oon Elias Bassoon,, WHEREAS, because of the Palisades Fire, several thousand people in and Publk Woks around the nearby community of Pacific Palisades have lost their homes or have been temporarily displaced by evacuation orders and warnings; and + a WHEREAS, the massive number of displaced people has resulted in a wdh5t4r tl.wraunda�auslne+. eoua �,rnrl shortage of temporary housing options in nearby communities; and e _ �, ww •r _�w a .� s � an. e r ffa�i - r ar -• .e ern 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California , 0245.3'813 Phone (310) 52 -2302, Fax (310) 32 -7137 NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2- 2, THE CITY MANAGER, ACTING AS THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Tern rary Recreational Vehicle Parkin The ;police chief, or designee, is hereby directedto issue no -fee, temporary recreational vehicle parking permits to residents of single-frnily properties interested in hosting individuals that have been displaced by the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires. For purposes of this Order, "displaced" means (1) that the individual's primary residence has been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable or inaccessible by the fires, or (ii) that, at the time the permit is requested, the individual's primary residence is located in an area subject to a mandatory evacuation carder or an evacuation warning. To be eligible for a Temporary RV Parking Permit, the resident applicant must provide the following information: a The name, residential address, and phone number of the resident applying for the permit, along with ,proof of residency satisfactory to, the police chief or designee, such as a current driver's license or identification card, property tax bill, or public utility bill. • The name(s) of the displaced individuals that will be temporarily occupying the recreational vehicle, together with proof satisfactory to the police chief or designee, demonstrating that the individuals are displaced person as defined herein. • The license number, year, make, and model of the recreational vehicle. • Proof of current registration of the recreational vehicle. ► The phone number where the owner or person in control of the recreational vehicle can be reached during the time the recreational vehicle is parked on a city street. Said permits shall be issued' to qualifying individuals regardless of whether the recreational vehicle is registered with the city pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code (mESMC") Section 8-SG-4. Only one temporary recreational vehicle parkin permit may be issued per single-family residential address. The temporary recreational vehicle parking permit must be displayed at the lower driver's side of the windshield so that it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle. The recreational vehicle must be parked' either (i) adjacent to the single-family residence indicated on the permit, or (h) on the single-family residential parcel listed on the permit. Recreational vehicles parked in a front yard area must be parked on a nonporous surface pad adequate to accommodate the vehicle. 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 9 245-3813 Phone (31 ) 524- 30' Fax (310) 322.7137 Notwithstanding ESMC Sections 8-2-9(A)(1) and 8-50-5(B), a recreational vehicle displaying a temporary recreational vehicle parking permit issued pursuant to this Order may remain parked on a city street or highway between 2:00 A.M. and 5;00 A.M. and for any number of consecutive days while the temporary permit remains valid. The permittee may not charge any rent or fee for the use of the recreational vehicle while it is parked in the city pursuant to the temporary recreational vehicle parking permit. Notwithstanding ESMC Section 7-8-3, a recreational vehicle displaying a valid temporary recreational vehicle parking permit issued pursuant to this Order may be used for camping, provided the recreational vehicle is otherwise lawfully parked and maintained consistent with the ESMC and this Order. No person shall do any of the following while the recreational vehicle is parked on a city street: Run electrical cords, extension cords, hoses, cables, or other items across, above, or on the parkway or sidewalk from any property to the recreational vehicle at any time. Make a sewer connection with the recreational vehicle or dump waste from the recreational vehicle into the city stormwater system or onto any public or private land other than a designated RV dump. Use or operate an external electrical generator to provide power to the recreational vehicle. Extend slide -outs into any portion of the public right-of-way. This Order does not authorize the parking of recreational vehicles on any portion of any public street or highway where vehicle parking is otherwise prohibited, nor does it authorize any recreational vehicle to be parked in an otherwise unlawful manner. A violation of the terms of this Order shall be subject to immediate permit revocation, citation, and/or towing at the recreational vehicle owner's expense. Temporary recreational vehicle parking permits issued pursuant to this Order shall expire at midnight on February 14, 2025. Additional information is available at: .else undo.or 2.. Parkina Citations —Street Swee in . From the date of this Order through and including Friday, January 17, 2025, the El Segundo Police Department is hereby directed to refrain from issuing citations for violation of the prohibition on parking during hours designated for street sweeping. 350 Main Street, El Segundo, caffornia 00245-,3813 Phone (310) 524.2302 Fax (310) 322.7137 3. Short -Term Rentals. Notwithstanding the prohibitions set forth in ESMC Section 4-16-10, subsections (A), (B), and (C), a person may offer, operate, maintain, and advertise the short-term rental of all or any portion of any residential dwelling unit in the City, provided that the short-term rental is occupied by a person or persons displaced' as a result of the January 2025 wildfires that have impacted Los Angeles County, and a temporary permit is obtained therefor. The Community Development Director C,Director) is hereby directed to issue no -fee, temporary short-term rental permits to property owners wishing to offer short-term accommodations to persons displaced by the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires, Prior to entering into a short-term rental arrangement pursuant to the temporary permit and this Order, the property owner must provide the Director with proof satisfactory to the Director that the individual(s) renting and occupying the short-term rental unit have been displaced as a result of the January 2025 wildfires that have impacted Los Angeles County. For purposes, of this Order, "displaced" means (1) that the individual's primary residence has been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable or inaccessible by the fires, or (ii) that, at the time the short-term tenancy is commenced, the individual"s primary residence is located in an area subject to a mandatory evacuation order or an evacuation warning. No short-term rental entered into pursuant to this Order may extend past April 13, 2025. This section of the Order shah automatically expire at midnight on April 13, 2025. Additional information is available at: www.elsequndo.onq 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245-3613 Phone (310) 524-2302 Fax (3f 0) 322-7137 5. Ternt)orary Prohibition on Power Air Blowers. On January 10, 2025, the Los Angeles County Health Officer declared a local health emergency and issued an order prohibiting the use of power air blowers, such as leaf blowers, throughout Los Angeles County until such time as the County Health Officer determines that fire recovery conditions have progressed to a point where the use of air propelling devices will not negatively impact the health of residents. Residents are reminded that the County Health Officer's order applies within the City of El Segundo. Date: -Jai. I `I w 202S Darrell George City Manager/Director of Emergency Services 350 Main Street, EI ,Segundo, California 90245-3813 Phone (3f0) 524-2302 Fax (310) 322-7137