ORDINANCE 1189ORDINANCE NO. 1189
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL PLAN AND
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California has prepared a
General Plan for the years 1992 -2011; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan
was prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and reviewed the
General Plan in accordance with the criteria contained in the
State Planning and Zoning Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the environmental
documentation and supporting evidence in accordance with the
authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental
Quality Act and the City of E1 Segundo Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a General Plan Advisory Committee ( "GPAC") was
created by the City Council to assist the City in preparation of
a general plan update and revision. The GPAC held properly
noticed public meetings on the General Plan on June 26, July 3,
July 10, July 17, July 24, August 7, August 14, September 11 and
September 18, 1991. The GPAC identified issues and goals,
objectives and policies to be contained in the final general plan
document; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held properly noticed
public meetings on October 24 and December 19, 1991 and January
15 and January 23 (Joint Meeting with City Council), 1992. The
Planning Commission held properly noticed public hearings on
February 6, February 10, February 13, February 14 and February
19, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held properly noticed public
meetings on the General Plan on October 29, 1991 and January 13,
January 23 (Joint Meeting with Planning Commission), April 21,
June 4, June 9, August 5, August 24, September 9, September 15,
September 30, and December 1, 1992. The City Council has held
properly noticed public hearings on the General Plan on March 4,
March 10, March 12, March 17, March 19, March 23, March 24, April
7, and November 17, 1992; and
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present at all
public meetings and public hearings on the General Plan to speak
on the General Plan and the Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a survey of its residents and
business owners by systematic random sampling on certain major
issues concerning the General Plan. The City Council reviewed
and considered the results of the survey as part of their
deliberations on the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing on November 17, 1992, the
City Council conducted the first reading of this Ordinance, and
at the meeting of December 1, 1992 the City Council adopted the
General Plan, certified the EIR, and approved a Statement of
Overriding Considerations for the areas of noise, transportation/
circulation and geology, seismicity and soils.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings on the 1992 General Plan. The City
Council makes the following general findings on the 1992 General
Plan:
1. The General Plan contains all of the mandatory
elements specified in Government Code section 65302.
2. The General Plan and each of its elements are
internally consistent.
3. The General Plan, its elements and parts thereof
comprise an integrated and compatible statement of policies.
4. The General Plan complies with the requirements of
state law.
5. The City Council has reviewed and considered the
information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report
prior to approving the General Plan.
SECTION 2. Findings on Housing Element. The City Council
makes the following findings to show that the Housing Element of
the General Plan ( "Housing Element ") substantially complies with
the requirements of Article 1.6 of Chapter 3, Title 7 of the
California Government Code, in response to the findings of the
Department of Housing and Community Development:
1. The Housing Element contains a review and analysis
of programs in the previous element. The current Housing Element
reflects the information obtained from the review and analysis of
these programs. The Existing Conditions Report contains an
analysis of the following programs from the previous element:
- the Mobilehomes /Manufactured Housing
Ordinance has not produced any mobilehomes or manufactured
housing due to the high cost of land.
the Code Enforcement Program has been
vtw successful in ensuring quality homes that meet UBC and Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
the "One -Stop Permit Center" has been
successful in eliminating the delays in obtaining development
permits.
the Condominium Conversion Ordinance has been
successful in eliminating the conversion of rental units into
condominiums.
the Section 8 Rental Assistance program was
not successful due to the lack of funding to maintain the
program.
the Second Family Dwelling on Single - Family
Lot Program has been successful in providing additional
affordable housing units.
3. The Housing Element identifies the following
governmental constraints on development of housing for all income
levels. The General Plan designations, such as Commercial,
Industrial and Manufacturing, on vacant, infill, and recyclable
lands limit or prohibit residential development. The lot size
requirements for single - family residential, two - family residen-
tial, multi - family residential, and Smoky Hollow Mixed Use may be
considered a constraint on high density housing which provides
for affordable housing. The City is a Low Property Tax city.
For each $100.00 property value, the City collects 7.0 cents.
This limitation on revenue from property tax limits available
funds which could potentially be utilized for various housing -
related programs. The City Code Enforcement Program and residen-
tial development fees do not create any unusual constraints on
the development of affordable housing.
4. The Housing Element analyzes the special housing
needs of farm workers and the homeless. The Los Angeles County
Agricultural Commission indicated that due to the lack of
agricultural uses in the City, no significant needs of special
housing for farm workers could be identified. The 1990 Census
did not identify persons in need of emergency shelter within the
City. Conversations with the City Police Department and the
operators of social service agencies in the neighboring cities of
Inglewood and Lawndale indicate that there is no permanent home-
less problem in the City. No formal emergency shelter programs
exist within the City. The Salvation Army does provide the
Police Department with nominal funding on an "as needed" basis to
assist those homeless individuals travelling through the City.
5. The Housing Element quantifies the amount of
rehabilitation, conservation and new construction of housing
within the City. The City Planning Department conducted a survey
of vacant, underdeveloped and recyclable land within the City.
The results of this survey, contained in Table H -1, indicate the
number of recyclable, vacant and underdeveloped acres available
for residential development. For each land use designation
allowing residential development, the number of potential new
units is identified. Based on the proposed Land Use Plan,
buildout for residential units has been identified at
approximately 412 additional units in the period of the Plan.
6. The Housing Element identifies adequate sites
available for development of housing to meet needs. Based on the
City's 1992 Land Use Plan, it has been calculated that the City
would reach residential build -out at approximately 7,602 units.
i� This figure includes development of vacant residential land and
underdeveloped land which creates a net increase of approximately
412 units. In particular, the land use designation for the
former school site on Imperial Highway has been changed to
Planned Residential Development from Public Facilities in order
to facilitate the development of affordable housing on this site.
Residential development is also permitted on a limited basis in
the Neighborhood Commercial and Downtown Commercial land use
designations.
Based on the following facts and circumstances, the proposed
land use plan will not result in the City meeting its SCAG 2010
projection of 1,350 additional units over the next nineteen
years. Historical trends indicate the City typically adds an
City, the net potential units added by 2003 would equal
approximately 412.
There are significant physical constraints within and adja-
cent to E1 Segundo that greatly impact the City's ability to
provide opportunities for additional housing. Historically, less
than 25% of the land within the City has been used for residen-
tial development. The remaining land has been and is currently
used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial pur-
poses. Uses include oil refineries, aircraft and space vehicles
manufacturing, chemical production, corporate research and
supporting office, commercial uses and hotels. The development
investment in these properties is hundreds of millions of
dollars, making conversion to residential uses economically
unfeasible.
The vast majority of the vacant, underdeveloped and recycl-
able land in the City is located within the Industrial, commer-
cial and Manufacturing designations under the Land Use Plan which
do not permit residential uses. Residential development is not
permitted in these designations because it is incompatible with
the industrial and commercial uses in these areas and there are
insufficient public services and facilities to serve residences
in these areas.
In addition to these internal constraints, residential uses
in E1 Segundo continue to be impacted by external uses. The
noise, traffic, air quality, odor and safety issues created by
LAX, Hyperion, and two power plants require that a large portion
of the City's resources be used to preserve, protect and buffer
the housing and quality of life of their existing residents.
This leaves very few resources available to divert to create new
residential opportunities.
7. The Housing Element contains sufficient programs
directed towards assisting the development of needed housing.
These programs include, but are not limited to, the following:
permit vacant and underdeveloped property
designated as residential to develop with a diversity of types,
price and tenure.
provide funding through a Joint Powers
Authority to subsidize market rents for military personnel
employed at the Air Force Base in E1 Segundo.
a program to limit condominium conversion
when such conversions would reduce the number of low or moderate
income housing units available in the City.
- provide an opportunity for the private market
to create new units within the Smoky Hollow mixed use district.
allowance of second units in single - family
residential zones under certain conditions.
8. All programs in the Housing Element have time-
tables for implementation. For those programs without time-
tables, the programs will be implemented when funding becomes
available or market forces allow.
9. The Housing Element contains programs to conserve
and improve the condition of existing affordable housing stock.
- program to limit condominium conversion when
such conversion would reduce number of low or moderate housing
area. The Neighborhood Commercial and Downtown Commercial land
use designations allow the development of residential housing on
a limited basis. The "One -Stop Permit Center" houses all depart-
ments relating to the development process in one building. The
"Permit Center" eliminates delays in obtaining required permits
for the developers of housing. Other City programs, such as the
Code Enforcement Program and Residential Development Fees Pro-
gram, create minimal constraints on the development of affordable
housing and are necessary to ensure the quality of housing units
and the provision of necessary public services.
11. All economic segments of the public were given
numerous opportunities to participate in the development of the
Housing Element and General Plan. A General Plan Advisory
Committee was formed and conducted nine public meetings over a
four -month time period. The Planning Commission held nine public
meetings and opportunity was given to all persons present at the
meetings to speak for or against the General Plan. The City
Council held twenty -one public meetings in which public input on
the General Plan was allowed. All public meetings were noticed
in public places throughout the community as well as in the
library and in City Hall. All Planning Commission and City
Council meetings were made available to E1 Segundo cable televi-
sion subscribers on public television. The City conducted a
survey of City residents and business owners by systematic random
sampling on certain major issues concerning the General Plan.
2,000 survey questionnaires were sent out. Over 600 residents
and 85 business owners responded to the survey questionnaire and
the results are placed at a confidence level of 95 %. The General
Plan process involved the participation of regional, responsible
and affected agencies, in addition to members of the community.
The draft General Plan was made available for the public to
review and to be loaned out free of charge at the Planning
Department, and the public library, and was available for
purchase from the Planning Department.
12. There are no existing, assisted housing develop-
ments that present the possibility of conversion to non -low
income housing uses during the next ten years.
SECTION 3. Findings on Environmental Impact Report. The
City Council makes the following findings on the Final
Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR") for the General Plan.
Geology, Seismicity and Soils
1` The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the General Plan may contribute to the following
potentially significant or significant environmental impacts:
i. grading activities that may alter natural topography
resulting in excess cut or fill material,
ii. grading, drainage and slope stability problems
primarily in areas east of Sepulveda with shallow
ground water levels,
iii. slope instability and related hazards,
iv. exposure of soil to erosion and generation of dust
during demolition, clearing, hauling, earthmoving, and
grading,
V. soil or bedrock with expansive or non - cohesive
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.1 -9 - implementation of Public
Safety Element policies PS 1 -1.1 and PS 1 -1.2.
The analysis in the Final EIR indicates that the implementation
of the General Plan will contribute to the construction of
projects in zones of high seismic risk which could result in
structural damage from groundshaking during earthquakes. These
projects would expose additional people to hazards from earth-
quakes. Implementation of the policies in the Public Safety
Element relating to geo- seismic hazards would reduce the
potential for these impacts. Despite the implementation of all
feasible mitigation measures, the exposure of people to seismic
hazards remains a significant and unavoidable impact. It is
hereby determined that any such unavoidable impacts are accept-
able for the reasons specified in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations set forth in Section 4 below.
Hydrology and Water Ouality
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. increased erosion from construction activities and
increased site runoff,
ii. groundwater contamination at various locations within
4W the City could affect groundwater quality underlying
the proposed project area.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.2 -3 - an erosion and sedimentation
control plan shall be submitted to the City by the
project proponent prior to grading. The plan shall be
implemented by the contractor prior to mass grading and
other soil disturbing construction activities on site.
Land Use
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. density and intensity standards will allow considerable
growth in some areas,
ii. policies promoting increased retail, commercial and
industrial development would lead to increased
commercial growth,
iii. policies relating to jobs /housing balance could place
the City in a position in which it could be forced to
take measures to increase the production of housing in
the City or convert single family residential to high
density or convert commercial /industrial to
residential,
iv. Noise Element policies could restrict development of
residential uses in many areas of the City and could
impede development of mixed use areas. Noise Element
i. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -1(a) and (b) - a specific plan
shall be prepared for any site currently designated
Heavy Industrial when redevelopment of the site is
proposed. The City shall monitor market absorption of
general commercial uses and consider alternative uses
for areas designated commercial at a later date.
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -3 - implementation of Circula-
tion Element policies C3 -2.1 and C3 -2.2 would ensure
the provision of adequate on -site parking for new
development,
Mitigation Measure 4.4 -7(a), (b), (c) - monitoring
development proposals at LAX, working with Los Angeles
Airport Commission, and incorporating measures in City
planning programs to reduce cut - through traffic and
other adverse impacts of LAX,
iv. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -8 - implementation of Land Use
Element policies LU 1 -5.4, LU 1 -5.5 and LU 4 -3.3
concerning community design and City beautification,
V. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -9(a) and (b) - implement Land
Use Element policy LU 3 -2.4 which provides for the
preservation of low density areas and develop and
implement policies to achieve objective LU 3 -1,
vi. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -10(a) - implement Noise Element
policies N 1 -1.3, N 1 -1.5, N 1 -1.6, N 1 -1.7 and N 1 -2.1
to alleviate noise from traffic and other sources,
vii. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -10(b) - implement Noise Element
policies N 1 -1.9, N.1 -1.10, and N. 1 -3.3, and program
N 1 -1.9A providing for incorporation of noise reduction
features in new construction,
viii. Mitigation Measure 4.4 -11 - develop programs to incor-
porate noise reduction measures into existing
residential development.
Population. Housing and Employment
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. potential growth of 412 new housing units and
approximately 1,882 new residents to the City,
ii. potential growth of over 47,310 jobs and 34 million
square feet of commercial and industrial floor area,
adverse impacts on availability of affordable housing
in City,
iv. potential provision of inadequate number of needed
housing units to maintain jobs /housing balance.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.5 -1(a) - work with Air Force to
encourage development of military housing,
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.5 -1(b) - implementation of Air
Quality Element policies AQ 9 -1.1 and AQ 9 -1.2,
iii. Mitigation Measure 4.5 -5 - study the impacts of
development on housing market and expand in -lieu fee
i. net increase in water use of approximately 21,976,828
gallons per day,
ii. net increase of approximately 1.6 million gallons per
day over current waste water generation,
iii. increase in generation of solid waste of approximately
15.7 percent over current generation rates.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.6 -5(a) and (b) - reclaimed water
programs,
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.6 -5(c) - implementation of
Conservation Element policies for water,
iii. Mitigation Measure 4.6 -7(a) and (b) - future develop-
ment projects must comply with ordinances requiring
sewer capacity allotment and implementation of Land Use
Element policy LU 7 -1.2,
iv. Mitigation Measure 4.6 -9 - implementation of all
necessary policies and programs in the City Integrated
Waste Management Plan in accordance with the California
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939).
Public Services
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. buildout would result in the need for approximately
36.5 additional police officers,
ii. increases in population and employment would increase
the need for fire protection and emergency services,
iii. increases in population would increase demand for
library services,
iv. buildout would result in increases of approximately 269
children in the City School District.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the
impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.7 -1 -
implementation of Land Use
Element policy LU 7 -1.1,
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.7 -3 -
implementation of Public
Safety Element Policies PS
6 -1.1, PS 6 -1.2 and PS 6-
1.3,
iii. Mitigation Measure 4.7 -5 -
provision of quality
infrastructure under Land
Use Element objective LU 7 -1,
iv. Mitigation Measure 4.7 -9 -
project proponent shall pay
school impact fees under the
provisions of AB 2926 and
Land Use Element Policy LU
7 -1.6.
Transportation /Circulation
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
i. Mitigation Measures 4.8 -1(a), (b) and (c) -
implementation of Circulation Element policies
summarized under these measures.
ii. Development and implementation of downtown traffic
t� mitigation plan. All new downtown projects must
demonstrate compliance with downtown traffic mitigation
plan. (Land Use Element Policy 4 -2.9.)
Development and implementation of Transportation Manage-
ment Plans for all projects in the Urban Mixed Use area
and encouragement of Transportation Management Plans
for all projects in northeast quadrant (Land Use
Element policy 4 -4.5).
The analysis in the Final EIR indicates that growth projected by
the implementation of the General Plan will contribute to
increased traffic over existing conditions. This increased
traffic is identified as a significant and unavoidable adverse
impact. Despite the implementation of all possible mitigation
measures, the increase in traffic remains significant and
unavoidable. It is hereby determined that any such unavoidable
impacts are acceptable for the reasons specified in the Statement
of Overriding Considerations set forth in Section 4 below.
Air Ouality
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. construction activities would temporarily increase PM
10 concentrations and could lead to violations of
federal and state PM 10 standards,
ii. construction - related activities would increase NOX, ROG
and CO emissions,
iii. increases of criteria air pollutant emissions would
hinder the regional attainment goals of AQMP,
iv. increase in toxic air emissions in the City.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.9 -1(a) - policy specifying that
all new development projects meet or exceed require -
1 ments of South Coast Air Quality Management District
for reducing vehicle and dust emissions during
construction,
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.9 -1(b) - South Coast Air Quality
Management District measures shall be required as
standard conditions of approval whenever feasible,
iii. Mitigation Measure 4.9 -4 - implementation of the Air
Quality Element policies summarized in this measure,
iv. Mitigation Measure 4.9 -6 - implementation of Air
Quality Element policies and Air Quality Action Plan
Programs summarized in this measure,
V. Development and implementation of downtown traffic
mitigation plan. All new downtown projects must
demonstrate compliance with downtown traffic mitigation
Noise
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. increase in traffic generated noise at various
locations,
ii. new development would cause construction noise impacts
to surrounding areas,
iii. transition of heavy manufacturing uses to Urban Mixed
Use and Corporate Office designation may create
incompatible noise /land use relationships for existing
and new developments.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation on the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation
policies N
ii. Mitigation
policies N
Mitigation
Element po
Measure 4.10 -1
1 -1.4 through N
Measure 4.10 -3
1 -2.1, N 1 -3.1,
Measure 4.10 -5
licies summarize
- implement Noise Element
1 -1.9, N1 -2.1 and N1 -3.1,
- implement Noise Element
N 1 -3.3, and N 1 -3.4,
- implementation of Noise
I in this measure.
The analysis in the Final EIR indicates that the implementation
of the General Plan will contribute to increases in vehicular
traffic noise which may combine with aircraft noise to raise
ambient noise levels to unacceptable levels. This increase in
ambient noise levels is identified as a significant and
unavoidable adverse impact. Despite the implementation of all
feasible mitigation measures, the level of ambient noise remains
significant and unavoidable. It is hereby determined that any
such unavoidable impacts are acceptable for the reasons specified
in the Statement of Overriding Considerations set forth in
Section 4 below.
Cultural Resources
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. development of proposed projects have potential to
disturb historic resources,
ii. implementation of General Plan has potential to disturb
prehistoric archeological resources,
iii. development of proposed projects has the potential to
disturb vertebrated and invertebrate resources.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.11 -1 - implementation of Land Use
Element policies pertaining to historic sites as
soil disturbances of development sites over two acres
in size.
�%, Aesthetics /Visual Quality
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. potential alteration of use and degradation in visual
quality of City from intensification of development
with the recycling of older underutilized properties,
ii. increase in light and glare in the City due to new
development.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation on the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.12 -1(a) and (b) - implementation
of Conservation, Open Space and Land Use Elements
policies of General Plan mitigating potential visual
impacts. The City should monitor the Century Freeway
project to ensure the provision of landscape offsets
and wide setbacks between freeway and development,
ii. Mitigation Measure 4.12 -4(a) and (b) - new development
in City should use minimally reflective glass and also
exterior lighting shall be designed and located to
avoid intrusive effects on residential development.
Public Health and Safety
The analysis in the Draft EIR, as amended by the Final EIR,
concludes that the implementation of the General Plan may
contribute to the following potentially significant or
significant impacts:
i. exposure of residents to potential railroad accidents
due to construction of future projects adjacent to
existing rail lines,
ii. risks associated with contaminated soil and groundwater
due to development of new projects,
iii. exposure of construction workers and the public to
health hazards associated with development adjacent to
oil production facilities, storage facilities, and
abandoned wells,
iv. exposure of residents to hazardous materials used in
adjacent industrial commercial operations during future
development,
V. increased demand for emergency services for new
development.
The Final EIR concludes that the implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce the impacts identified above to a
less- than - significant level:
i. Mitigation Measure 4.13 -1 - new development proposals
the mitigation actions under this measure shall be
taken,
iv. Mitigation Measure 4.13 -7 - implementation of proposed
Petroleum Resources /Hazardous Materials and Waste
Programs 3 -1.1A, 3 -1.2A, 3 -1.3A, 3 -1.3B, 3 -1.3C, and
31.3D of the Public Safety Element,
V. Mitigation Measure 4.13 -9 - implementation of proposed
emergency preparedness Programs 7 -1.1A, 7 -1.1B, 7 -1.1C,
7 -1.2A, 7 -1.3A, 7 -1.4A and 7 -1.6A of the Public Safety
Element.
Wildlife
1. The City Council finds, based on the consideration of
the whole record, that there is no evidence that the project will
have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or
the habitat on which wildlife depends; and
2. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
Director of Planning and Building Safety to file with the
appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and De
Minimus Findings pursuant to AB 3158 and the California Code of
Regulations.
SECTION 4. Statement of Overriding Consideration for
'k„ Environmental Impact Report
The Final EIR has identified significant and unavoidable
adverse impacts in the areas of geology, seismicity and soils,
transportation /circulation and noise which would result from the
implementation of the proposed project. Section 15093(b) of the
State CEQA Guidelines provides that when the decision of the
public agency allows the occurrence of significant adverse
effects which are identified in the EIR but are not at least
substantially mitigated, the agency must state, in writing, the
reasons to support its action based upon the Final EIR and on
information in the record. The City Council recognizes that
significant adverse unavoidable impacts would result from
implementation of the General Plan. With the implementation of
all mitigation measures available at the time recommended in the
Final EIR, environmental effects will remain significant in the
following areas: geology, seismicity and soils, transportation/
circulation and noise.
The City hereby adopts a Statement of Overriding considera-
tions as follows:
Having balanced the benefits of the General Plan against the
potential unavoidable adverse effects of the General Plan, the
City hereby determines that the benefits of the General Plan
outweigh the potential unavoidable adverse effects based on the
following overriding considerations:
a. As conditions and community needs and goals change, state
law requires that the Planning Division periodically review,
and revise as necessary, the General Plan. As the major
portion of the current General Plan is outdated, the General
Plan update is critical in identifying the City's land use,
circulation, environmental, economic, and social goals and
policies as they relate to land use and development.
impacts of growth and development. Fiscal benefits asso-
ciated with the growth under the General Plan are necessary
for the City to continue maintaining a high level of law
enforcement, fire protection, recreation, and other public
services for its residents and business interests. The 1992
General Plan will improve the fiscal position of the City by
7 -12% over that of the existing General Plan.
d. The General Plan is necessary to provide for the continued
orderly growth and development of the City by providing
plans and policies for infrastructure improvements that are
necessary to maintain and enhance transportation and the
delivery of utilities.
e. The General Plan is necessary for the City to adequately
regulate and control new and existing development which may
conflict with current City goals and policies and with new
regional, state, and federal regulations.
f. The General Plan is essential to ensuring a sound transition
of land uses in the City that will avoid land use conflicts
and incompatibilities while responding to changing market
demands.
SECTION 5. Mayor Carl Jacobson does abstain from and did
not participate in the deliberations and decision on the
following portions of the General Plan:
1. Smoky Hollow Mixed Use Designation for Smoky
Hollow area west of Maryland alley;
2. Northwest Quadrant discussion relating to Smoky
Hollow area west of Maryland alley;
3. Land Use Policy LU 1 -3.2 relating to Smoky Hollow
area west of Maryland alley; and
4. Land Use Policy LU 5 -6.1 relating to Smoky Hollow
area west of Maryland alley.
SECTION 6. Councilman Alan West does abstain from and did
not participate in the deliberations and decision on the
following portions of the General Plan:
1. Multi- family Residential Designation for property
located at 411 W. Grand Avenue.
2. Downtown Commercial designation;
3. Northwest Quadrant discussion relating to Downtown
area;
4. Land Use Objective LU 1 -4 relating to Downtown
area;
5. Land Use Objective LU 4 -2 and Policies and
Programs thereunder relating to Downtown area;
6. Land Use Policy LU 1 -3.3 relating to property
located at 411 W. Grand Avenue;
10. Circulation Policy C 3 -1.8 relating to property
located at 411 W. Grand Avenue.
SECTION 7. Councilman J.B. Wise did participate in the
deliberations and decision on the Smoky Hollow area west of the
alley between Maryland and Lomita because his participation was
legally required to obtain a quorum of the City Council.
SECTION 8. Councilman Michael Robbins does abstain from and
does not participate in deliberations and decision on the
following portions of the General Plan:
1. General Commercial designation;
2. Corporate Office designation;
3. Smoky Hollow Mixed Use Designation for Smoky
Hollow area west of Maryland alley;
4. Urban Mixed Use designation;
5. Parking designation for property along Aviation
north of El Segundo Boulevard;
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Sepulveda;
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Hughes Way;
Light Industrial designation;
Heavy Industrial designation of property east of
Public Facility designation for property along
9. Federal Government designation for property along
Douglas Street and north of E1 Segundo Boulevard and property
east of Aviation Boulevard, south of E1 Segundo Boulevard and
north of Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -way;
10. Open space designation for Southern California
Edison right -of -way;
11. Parks designation for Hughes employee park;
12. Discussion of Northwest Quadrant discussion
relating to Smoky Hollow area west of Maryland alley;
13. Discussion of Northwest Quadrant relating to
property designated Corporate Office west of Sepulveda between
Imperial Highway and Sycamore;
14. Discussion of proposed land use plan for Northeast
Quadrant;
15. Discussion of proposed land use plan for Southeast
Quadrant;
16. Land Use Policy LU 1 -3.1;
17. Land Use Policy LU 1 -3.2;
18. Land Use Policy LU 1 -5.7;
23. Circulation Policy C 1 -1.11;
24. Circulation Policy C 3 -1.6;
25. Open Space Objective OS 1 -2 and Policy OS 1 -2.1;
26. Open Space Policy OS 1 -2.8; and
27. Open Space Objective OS 1 -4 and Policies
thereunder.
SECTION 9. Councilman Richard Switz has no conflicts of
interest in the decisions under the General Plan.
SECTION 10. The City Council does hereby adopt the General
Plan as attached hereto.
SECTION 11. The City Council certifies the Final
Environmental Impact Report prepared for the General Plan and
adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations for geology,
seismicity and soils, transportation /circulation and noise.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the whole number of members of the City Council of the said City is five;
that the foregoing ordinance, being ORDINANCE NO. 1189 is a full, true correct original
of ORDINANCE NO. 1189 of the said City of El Segundo, California, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE GENERAI. PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE GENERAL. PLAN.
which was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the
Mayor or said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of
the said Council held on the 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER 1992, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilmen
West and Switz.
NOES: Councilman Robbins
ABSENT: None
NOT PARTICIPATING: None
I do hereby further certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California, that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO. 1189,
as duly and regularly published according to law and the order of the City Council of said
City of El Segundo Herald, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed, published
and circulated within said City and that the same was so published therein.
CINDY Al.OIh'E=—fiSEN
City Clerk of the
City of El Segundo, California
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THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
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City of El Segundo
General Plan
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........ ...... Adopted: December 1, 1992
Ordinance Number: 1189
City Councl
Carl Jacobson, Mayor
............... J.B. Wise, Mayor Pro Tern
............... Michael Robbins, Councilmember
............... Richard Switz, Councilmember
............... Alan West, Councilmember
Planning Commission
............... Elizabeth Kennedy, Chairwoman
............... Raymond L. Davis, III. Vice -Chair
........... I... Brian Crowley, Commissioner
............... Sean Mahon, Commissioner
............... Gordon Leon, Commissioner
City Manager
......... I ..... Frank V. Meehan
- 4 Dir+ecbor of Planning and Bugding Safety
....... I .. _ .... Hyrum B. Fedje
Prepared wNh the Assistance of
The Lightfoot Planning Group
............... Basmaciyan- Damell, Inc.
............... EIP Associates
............... Coopers & Lybrand
I SCS Engineers
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The City ofEi Segundo
General Plan - 1992
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Economic Development Element
3. Land Use Element
4. Circulation Element
5. Housing Element
6. Open Space and Recreation Element
7. Conservation Element
8. Air Quality Element
9. Noise Element
10. Public Safety Element
11. Hazardous Materials and
Waste Management Element
Appendix
El Segundo General Plan - 1992
1. Introduction
Table of Contents page
General Plan Summary
Overview of the City
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General Plan Summary
A general plan is a document that reflects the values and contains the
goals of a community with respect to development. It is a statement
of policy, with text and diagrams, that is used as a tool for helping
decision makers make decisions that are consistent with community
goals. The state planning code of California requires every city and
county to adopt a general plan. The government code also requires
the plan to be an integrated, internally consistent document in which
policies do not conflict with each other. Typically, the plan is
organized into seven or more sections, or "elements," each focusing
on a particular facet of the community. There are seven elements
that are required by state law to be contained in every general plan.
They are Land Use, Noise, Circulation, Housing, Open Space,
Conservation, and Safety. Optional elements may also be included
to address topics of local interest which relate to the physical
development of the community, such as Air Quality and Economic
Development.
The general plan is comprehensive in nature and content. It covers
the entire geographic area that is located within the city limits, and
it addresses a broad range of issues relating to the physical,
economic, and social development of the community. The general
plan may also cover area outside the city limits where land uses
have a direct effect upon the city.
The general plan is general in nature and provides a vision of the
future. It contains an evaluation of existing conditions and provides
the long -term goals and policies necessary to guide growth and
development in the direction that the community desires for the
upcoming 15 -20 years.
Preparing, adopting, implementing, and maintaining a general plan
serves a variety of purposes. First, it provides for the identification
of the community's environmental, economic, and social goals
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regarding land use and development. Second, it serves as the basis
for local government decision making. Third, it informs the people
of the rules for development within a community. Finally, by
encouraging citizen participation, the general plan functions as the
connecting link between community values and aspirations and the
physical decision making process.
California planning law not only requires internal consistency
between the various elements, but also consistency with its
implementation programs. Because the general plan is a broad -based
visionary document, there are a number of ways to implement the
policies it contains. Examples of implementation programs which are
designed to carry out the goals and policies of the general plan
include a variety of detail oriented regulatory procedures, ordinances,
and plans that are utilized on a daily basis. They include zoning and
subdivision ordinances, specific plans, growth management policies,
capital improvements programming, environmental review procedures,
building and housing codes, and redevelopment plans. Thus, there is
a strong connection between the community's day - today decision
making process and the general plan. The former operates as the
regulatory system and the latter serves as the community's
"constitution."
Urban and regional planning is one of the few process of government
that encourages public involvement. Citizen participation is the key
to preparing and amending any general plan document. This is
important because the plan ultimately belongs to the community. It
represents the community's vision and values. Therefore, it is
imperative a that the community be involved and provide feedback
to the planning professionals in every step of the plan preparation
process: issue identification, formulation of goals, collection and
analysis of data, development and evaluation of alternative plans,
selection and adoption of the preferred plan, and monitoring and
amending the plan. Citizen input can be achieved through
community workshops, meetings with special community
organizations, surveys, public hearings and formulation of General
Plan Advisory Committees (committees which are comprised of
appointed representatives from the community to work closely with
city staff and to serve as the official channel for public input into the
planning process).
The City of El Segundo adopted their first General Plan in 1975,
mainly as a response to the adoption of the general plan consistency
requirements of 1971. The consistency requirements increased the
importance of planning by requiring zoning and subdivision approvals
to be consistent with the general plan. The issues facing the City in
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the past, and for the foreseeable future, reflect the increased
involvement and necessity of planning for accommodating growth.
In August of 1986, the El Segundo City Council appointed a 17-
member Citizens Advisory Committee to assist the City in the
preparation of a General Plan update and revision. The appointment
of this committee marked the beginning of the update program. The
committee identified issues and goals, objectives, and policies to be
contained in the final documents. Furthermore, the Development
Services Department created a detailed background report which
documented all available data and focused attention on significant
trends and problem area that needed to be addressed in the update
program. The background report functioned as the primary source of
information and data about the City of El Segundo and the
surrounding region.
In addition to the work conducted by the 1987 Citizens Advisory
Committee and the Development Services Department, the 1992
General Plan update involved the participation of regional,
responsible, and affected agencies, and persons from the community
that attended the four community workshops, as well as the Planning
Commission and City Council workshops and public hearings.
Furthermore, a General Plan Advisory Committee was formed which
conducted nine public meetings over a four -month time period. All
public meetings were noticed in public places throughout the
community, as well as in the Library, and in City Hall, and were
made available to El Segundo cable television subscribers on public
television. The draft General Plan was made available for the public
to review free of charge at the Planning Department, and the public
Library, or for purchase from the Planning Department.
Through implementation and update of the General Plan, the City is
attempting to enhance revenue sources while alleviating the negative
impacts of growth and development. To this purpose, the City of El
Segundo has expanded the scope of the General Plan to include three
optional elements: Economic Development, Air Quality, and
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management. This General Plan
represents the City's desire to take a proactive role in addressing
issues and creating a desirable place to live for the residents of the
City of El Segundo.
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Overview of the City
The City of El Segundo is located in the Los Angeles urban area,
Exhibit I -1. It is considered part of the Airport/South Bay subregion
at the southwestern edge of the Los Angeles coastal basin.
Downtown Los Angeles is about 20 freeway miles from El Segundo.
The City itself, Exhibit I -2, is 5.46 square miles (3,494.4 acres), with
a resident population, per the 1990 Census, of 15,223 people and a
considerably larger daytime (employee) population of approximately
80,000.
The community served by the City of El Segundo includes a very
diverse population, representing the full spectrum of social,
environmental and economic issues. The permanent resident of the
City, both owners and renters, the employee population, visitors,
whether on business or for pleasure, and even neighboring residents,
agencies and businesses will all be served to a greater or lesser
degree by the goals, policies, and programs found within the General
Plan. The City recognized the importance of each of these groups to
the long -term well -being of El Segundo, and has sought their advice
and attempted to accommodate and respond to their input.
To the north is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the City
of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles residential areas of Playa del Rey
and Westchester are located just northerly of the Airport. To the east
is Del Aire, which is an island of Los Angeles County, as well as the
City of Hawthorne. Both areas are predominantly residential. Some
commercial uses in the City of Hawthorne line Aviation Boulevard.
The City of Manhattan Beach is directly south of El Segundo. The
Chevron Refinery is located in the southern portion of El Segundo,
between the City's residential areas and the City of Manhattan Beach.
To the west of El Segundo is the Pacific Ocean. A majority of the
coastline is owned by the City of Los Angeles, which operates two
facilities within this area the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant,
currently undergoing an expansion, and the Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power Scattergood Generating Station. A small portion
of the coastline, 0.8 miles, is within the El Segundo city limits. The
Southem California Edison Generating Station and a coastal portion
of the Chevron Refinery are located along this portion of the
shoreline.
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Introduction
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Summary of Existing Conditions Report 2 -3
Goal ED1: Economic Base
Goal ED2: Business Climate
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Introduction
Overview The Economic Development Element of El Segundo's General Plan
is concerned with the economic health of the commercial and
industrial uses in the City. It focuses on the expansion and
maintenance of El Segundo's economic base and on the enhancement
of the City's business climate. Economic development goals and
policies direct City activities toward maximizing the City's economic
development potential.
As Exhibit ED -1 shows, El Segundo's economic base impacts a wide
range of community attributes: economic impacts such as jobs and
income, local real estate markets, the fiscal integrity of local
government, and environmental concerns, such as air quality and
noise, which ultimately affect quality of life. The development of El
Segundo's economic base is influenced by two fundamentally
different forces. External forces, such as cycles in the national
economy and technological innovations, are largely outside the realm
of local control. Internal forces, such as the City's physical
environment and its business climate, are more directly under local
control.* El Segundo's Economic Development Element is concerned
with understanding external forces and selectively modifying internal
forces to give El Segundo its best position for achieving its economic
development goals.
Authority The Economic Development Element is an optional element in El
Segundo's General Plan. Government Code Section 65303 enables
cities to adopt optional general plan elements. El Segundo elected to
include an Economic Development Element because it focuses on
issues significant to El Segundo's future that are not addressed
elsewhere. The Economic Development Element has been reviewed
for adequacy of data and internal consistency with other General Plan
elements.
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Organization The Economic Development Element begins with an assessment of
the conditions currently existing in El Segundo. These conditions
were more thoroughly analyzed in the Existing Conditions Report:
Economic and Real Estate Analysis of the City of El Segundo, dated
June 5, 1991. This document includes an overview of El Segundo's
socioeconomic and demographic profile, office, retail, industrial, and
hotel real estate markets, economic base, and business climate. The
Element concludes with a presentation of El Segundo's economic
development goals, objectives, policies, and implementation programs.
Summary of Existing Conditions Report
The City of El Segundo, a Pacific Coast beach community, is located
in Los Angeles' South Bay, the heart of the industrialized area of
Southern California. Broadly defined, the South Bay is the area of
Los Angeles County south of the Imperial Highway and west of the
Orange County line. It is bounded on the west and south by the
Pacific coastline. With a 1990 residential population of
approximately 15,223 and a 1990 employment population of nearly
80,000, El Segundo offers a unique blend of small -town lifestyle
advantages and big -city opportunities.
El Segundo is an employment -led community. That is, El Segundo's
development has been led by employment rather than population
growth. Employment growth is usually driven by "basic" employers,
which are the focus of traditional economic development. Basic
employers produce goods and services for customers outside the local
economy. Thus, they bring new wealth, income, and jobs into an
area El Segundo's basic employers, those industries which support
the rest of the economy, are centered in the high -tech
manufacturinglindustrial sectors.
Industry experts are optimistic about El Segundo's economic future.
In many ways, El Segundo is well - positioned to benefit from the
restructuring of California's economy.
El Segundo will continue to appeal to a new generation of
high -tech and computer - oriented firms.
As with other regions in Los Angeles County, the basic service
sector will provide most of the job growth, further diversifying
El Segundo's employment base.
The completion of the I -105 Freeway and light rail line will
provide relief to the overtaxed San Diego Freeway, allowing for
easier commuting into El Segundo.
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Socioeconomic 111 Population growth in the South Bay and in El Segundo has slowed
Demographic Profile over the 1980's, and the population in El Segundo appears to have
stabilized. El Segundo's challenge is to balance pressures to
accommodate population growth with the community's desire to
preserve its small -town atmosphere and single - family residential
neighborhoods. Regional population trends for El Segundo and
surrounding communities are shown in Exhibit ED -2.
El Segundo experienced a population decrease during the 1970's,
reflecting a national trend toward smaller households. In 1970, there
were an average of 2.7 persons per household in El Segundo. By
1980, this figure had dropped to 2.3.
According to the 1990 Census, El Segundo's median age was
approximately 33.2 years. This was higher than current
estimates of the County's median age (32.6 years) and the
State's median age (32.8 years).
El Segundo's population was distributed among the following
groups: Non - Hispanic White (84.5 percent), Hispanic (9.1
percent), Asian and Pacific Islanders (4.8 percent), Black (0.9
percent), and other ethnic groups (0.5 percent).
The affluence of El Segundo residents has increased
dramatically over the past 10 years. In inflation - adjusted
dollars, El Segundo's median household income increased from
$33,379 in 1980 to $43,975 in 1989, reflecting a 32 percent real
increase. By comparison, median household income in El
Segundo showed a real increase of only 1.3 percent between
1970 and 1980.
According to the Southern California Association of Governments'
estimates, El Segundo's population will increase to 18,160 by the year
2010. This translates into an average growth rate of 0.96 percent per
year for the twenty -year period between 1990 and 2010. Over the
same period, households are projected to increase to 8,540 units, an
increase of 1,350 from the 1990 Census estimate of 7,190 units.
Real Estate Markets Commercial and industrial development in the South Bay has spread
northward from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, southward
from Downtown Los Angeles and interior industrial areas, and from
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Retail development in the
South Bay includes some of the largest super- regional malls in all of
Los Angeles County, as well as smaller strip, neighborhood, and
community centers. Hotel facilities in the South Bay were initially
developed near the airport and along the ocean. More recently, hotels
designed for business travellers have been constructed near large
office/industrial developments.
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1970 to 1980 1980 to 1990
Annual Annual
Absolute Percent Absolute Percent
1970 1980 Change Change 1990 Change Change
Regional Total
179,103
176,903
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197,021
20,118
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El Segundo
15,620
13,752
-1,868
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15,223
1,471
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Hawthorne
53,304
56,437
3,133
0.6%
71,349
14,912
2.6%
Hermosa Beach
17,412
18,070
658
0.4%
18,219
149
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Manhattan Beach
35,352
31,542
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32,063
521
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Redondo Beach
57,415
57,102
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60,167
3,065
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South Bay
1,400,182
1,483,728
83,546
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1,672,690
188,962
1.30/6
Los Angeles County 7,041,980 7,477,412 435,432 0.69'0 8,863,164 1,385,752 1.9%
Source: U.S. Census; California Department of Finance.
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Office Market
The South Bay office market has grown rapidly since 1980. Until ,
recently, the market's principal office tenants were aerospace and
defense companies such as Hughes, TRW, and Northrop. However,
South Bay aerospace firms have suffered cutbacks in the past few
years and building owners are seeking to diversify the area's tenant
base.
According to 1990 estimates, there was approximately 40 million
square feet of office space in the South Bay.
Although El Segundo is the smallest geographic area in the
competitive market, the City has nearly one - fourth of the area's total
supply of office space, 9.3 million square feet (See Exhibit ED -3.)
The most significant and distinctive portion of the El Segundo office
market is the new development concentrated between Sepulveda and
Aviation Boulevards north of Rosecrans Avenue. New development
projects in this area offer high quality, Class A office space in
attractively landscaped settings, with ample parking, excellent market
access, and airport proximity.
Diversification in El Segundo's office market is taking place at a
rapid pace. In 1988 and 1989, 1.7 million square feet of office space
was absorbed. Eighty percent of this space was leased by
non - aerospace companies. Currently, more than 1.6 million
additional square feet of office space is proposed or under
construction in EI Segundo. Clearly, El Segundo's dominance of the
South Bay office market is expected to continue.
Retail Market
El Segundo residents have access to a number of shopping
alternatives. Some of the largest super - regional malls in Los Angeles
County --Del Amo Fashion Center, Carson Mall, Hawthorne Plaza and
the South Bay Galleria- -are within a short distance of El Segundo.
In addition, Manhattan Village, a regional mall, is located in
Manhattan Beach, a neighboring community.
It is estimated that El Segundo's retail market has approximately one
million square feet of space, primarily consisting of numerous small -
and medium -sized shopping centers. These centers generally have
tenant mixes designed to serve neighborhood -sized market areas. In
addition, businesses serving a Citywide clientele are concentrated in
the Downtown area, along Main Street ( See Exhibit I -2.) �.
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Central Torrance
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El Segundo's retail market is somewhat unique in that it serves two
distinct purposes: meeting the 24 -hour needs of the City's residential
community and meeting the daytime and after -work needs of the
City's business community.
Expanding El Segundo's retail market for both of these uses is one of
the City's mair. focuses. Expanding El Segundo's retail base may
provide the City with increased sales tax revenue and may give
residents and workers more convenient and varied shopping
alternatives.
Industrial Market
The South Bay includes 10 of the 25 largest office and industrial
parks in Los Angeles County. Indeed, a characteristic of newer
industrial development is the combination of office with light
industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities.
As a result of land scarcity, some types of industry are being pushed
out of the South Bay to the Inland Empire (and beyond) where more
land is available at lower prices. At the same time that cost sensitive
businesses are moving out of the South Bay, growth in air - and sea
port- related activity has attracted numerous distribution - related
companies into the South Bay. Increased international air freight
activity at Los Angeles International Airport has increased demand
for warehouse and distribution space near the airport. As a result,
industrial vacancy rates have remained constant despite large
additions to supply.
It is estimated that El Segundo had approximately 11.4 million square
feet of industrial space in 1990. This accounts for 6 percent of the
South Bay's total industrial market. As shown in Exhibit ED-4, only
six cities have larger shares of the South Bay's industrial market.
Hotel USAM
The South Bay hosts the largest concentration of hotel rooms in
Southern California. For the year 1990, the South Bay hotel market
represented about 11 percent of the total supply of hotel rooms in Los
Angeles County. In addition, the growth of both the supply and the
demand for South Bay hotel rooms is estimated to be about twice the
County's growth rate. Supply and demand changes in the South Bay
and in Los Angeles County are shown in Exhibit ED -3.
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Number of Gross Percent of Vacant Percent
City Buildings Square Feet Total Market Square Feet Vacant
Carson
431
25,960,993
13.6%
4,145,971
16.06/0
Compton
362
20,620,972
10.8%
2,987,979
14.5%
EI Segundo
160
11,400,521
6.0%
1,015,786
8.90/0
Gardena
740
25,159,070
132%
2,130,973
8.5%
Harbor City
56
1,309,434
0.7'/,
126,622
9.7%
Hawthorne
136
9,947,232
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632,644
6.40/6
Inglewood
120
3,143,505
1.7%
360,874
11.5%
Long Beach
455
23,060,265
12.1%
872,864
3.8%
Los Angeles
268
11,142,241
5.9°/6
1,342,640
12.0%
Lynwood
48
3,652,470
1.9%
348,811
9.6%
Paramount
94
2,656,425
1.4016
513,487
19.3%
Rancho Dominge¢
262
17,552,183
9.20/9
2,350,237
13.4%
Redondo Beach
29
1,832,657
1.00/0
256,755
14.0%
San Pedro
27
1,423,771
0.7%
12,814
0.90/0
Signal Hill
75
1,757,703
0.9%
89,116
5.1%
Torrance
506
26,088,333
13.70/.
2.366,212
9.1%
Wilmington
97
3,529,760
1.90/0
306,030
8.7%
Total
3,866
190,237,535
100.00/0
19,859,815
10.4%
Source: CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc.
Note: Cities with less than 1 million square feet of industrial space are not included.
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Industrial Supply exhibo
In the El Segundo Market Area ED -4
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Exhibit ED -5
1990 Hotel Market Characteristics
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As for much of the South Bay, spillover demand from Los Angeles
International Airport is one of the largest generators of hotel room
nights in El Segundo. In addition, the City's hotel market is
significantly supported by travellers meeting with local businesses.
According to 1990 estimates, El Segundo had an inventory of 1,446
hotel rooms. Major El Segundo hotels include the Hacienda Hotel
640 rooms, Embassy Suites/Crown Sterling (350 rooms),
Compri-LAX (215 rooms), The LAX Hotel (95 rooms), and The
Courtyard by Marriott (146 rooms).
Economic Base With a 1987 foundation of nearly 100,000 jobs, El Segundo's
economic base is strong. The City's current employment base is a
mixture of firms in aircraft, space, defense, computers, electronics,
communication, transportation, fabricated metal products, petroleum
refining, and business services. Exhibit ED -6 shows the distribution
of El Segundo's employment among major industry classifications.
• The largest single industrial sector is manufacturing, accounting
for nearly 70,240 jobs. This industry accounts for 76 percent
of El Segundo's total employment. Aerospace firms are the
largest single component of these manufacturing jobs. Over the
past two years, El Segundo's aerospace companies have been
reducing employment as military programs are delayed or
terminated. These employment losses could be magnified in El
Segundo's economy because some other local jobs exist to serve
the aerospace industry.
• The second largest industry sector is services. This industry is
primarily made up of business support services, hotels, health
care, and personal services. It accounts for 10,418 of the City's
jobs, or 11 percent of its employment base. These businesses
serve the City's manufacturing sector as well as the residential
population.
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Number of
Growth Rate
Growth Rate
Hotel Rooms
of Supply
of Demand
South Bay
5,127
16.3%
10.0%
Los Angeles
46,966
8.2%
4.8%
County
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As for much of the South Bay, spillover demand from Los Angeles
International Airport is one of the largest generators of hotel room
nights in El Segundo. In addition, the City's hotel market is
significantly supported by travellers meeting with local businesses.
According to 1990 estimates, El Segundo had an inventory of 1,446
hotel rooms. Major El Segundo hotels include the Hacienda Hotel
640 rooms, Embassy Suites/Crown Sterling (350 rooms),
Compri-LAX (215 rooms), The LAX Hotel (95 rooms), and The
Courtyard by Marriott (146 rooms).
Economic Base With a 1987 foundation of nearly 100,000 jobs, El Segundo's
economic base is strong. The City's current employment base is a
mixture of firms in aircraft, space, defense, computers, electronics,
communication, transportation, fabricated metal products, petroleum
refining, and business services. Exhibit ED -6 shows the distribution
of El Segundo's employment among major industry classifications.
• The largest single industrial sector is manufacturing, accounting
for nearly 70,240 jobs. This industry accounts for 76 percent
of El Segundo's total employment. Aerospace firms are the
largest single component of these manufacturing jobs. Over the
past two years, El Segundo's aerospace companies have been
reducing employment as military programs are delayed or
terminated. These employment losses could be magnified in El
Segundo's economy because some other local jobs exist to serve
the aerospace industry.
• The second largest industry sector is services. This industry is
primarily made up of business support services, hotels, health
care, and personal services. It accounts for 10,418 of the City's
jobs, or 11 percent of its employment base. These businesses
serve the City's manufacturing sector as well as the residential
population.
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Percent
Industry En
loyment
Distribution
Total, All Industries
92,972
100.00%
Manufacturing
70.240
75.55%
Services
10,418
1121%
Public Administration
61961
7.49%
Transportation. Communication & Public Utilities
2220
239%
Wholesale Trade
1,325
1.43%
Retail Trade
973
1.05%
Conaruction
527
0.57%
Finance, Ir nrance & Real Estate
294
0.32%
AWicuturWFOnesVy /Fishing
14
0.0296
Mining
0
0.00%
Source: Southern Calitorm Assocmw of Goverrunents.
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El Segundo Employment
by Industry nh;b„
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• Public administration, which includes local government workers,
public safety officers, and educators, comprises 7.5 percent of
El Segundo's economic base.
• Among the smaller components of El Segundo's economic base
are transportation, communication, and public utility firms,
accounting for 2.4 percent of El Segundo jobs. Transportation
firms include numerous small distribution and freight
forwarding enterprises.
• Retail trade accounts for 1.0 percent of the City's economic base
and wholesale trade accounts for 1.4 percent. El Segundo's
retail base is centered on "business" rather than "consumer"
service stores. Business -to- business retailers, lunch restaurants,
building materials outlets, and service stations are the City's
most active retailers.
• Jobs in finance, insurance, and real estate account for 0.3
percent of El Segundo's economic base. This category includes
El Segundo's bank and credit union workers, property
management firms, real estate brokers, and insurance agents.
• Together, jobs in construction and natural resources account for
less than one percent of El Segundo employment.
El Segundo is a microcosm of the economic evolution currently
taking place in Southern California. With an economic base centered
on a number of growth industries, El Segundo is poised to become a
leader in the transformation. Employment projections from the
Southern California Association of Governments indicate that El
Segundo's employment growth could be substantial. By the year
2010, employment in El Segundo could exceed 115,000 jobs.
Business Climate Effective economic development policy recognizes that job growth
occurs in a market environment where the "buyers" are private
businesses and the "product" is a business location. Every
community has strengths and weaknesses. The following business
climate assessment is a baseline from which to measure and compare
El Segundo's position as a "product" in the South Bay marketplace.
Access tD Markets
El Segundo is strategically located within the South Bay, with
excellent air and ground transportation access, including proximity to
freeways, to LAX, and the large customer base found within El
Segundo's business community.
Los Angeles International Airport provides El Segundo with a
gateway position to national and international destinations.
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El Segundo will benefit from the construction of the I -105 Freeway
and the Metro Green Line, which create a direct route from Inland
�~ Empire residential communities to El Segundo's employment centers.
Access to Resources
El Segundo has excellent access to business resources. It is in
proximity to a large work force with a variety of skills and talents.
Firms locating in El Segundo can easily draw from the pool of
workers and services offered in surrounding communities.
Land and Building Availability
While few large tracts of undeveloped land exist in El Segundo; the
City offers a variety of developed office and industrial space at prices
that are generally competitive for comparative properties throughout
the South Bay. In addition, as the City's economic base evolves,
large -scale redevelopment of vacated sites becomes a possibility.
Quality of Life Factors
Characteristics of the community, including the quality of local
schools, housing, climate, and police and fire protection are highly
rated by El Segundo's residential and business communities. While
the price of housing can be high, El Segundo offers a number of
attractive housing alternatives with excellent access to varied cultural
and recreational activities.
Public Sector Impacts
Local government, working in partnership with the private sector, can
attract business investment and foster a positive environment for the
growth and development of business and industry. The City of El
Segundo is working to reinforce its role as an asset in economic
development on the premise that a well -run government entity
portrays positive attitudes toward the public it serves.
Goal ED1: Economic Base
To em oe in El Segundo a strong, healthy economic community in
which all diverse stalwholders may benefit
Objective ED1 -1 To build support and cooperation among the City of El Segundo and
its business and residential communities for the mutual benefits
derived from the maintenance and expansion of El Segundo's
economic base.
Policy ED1 1.1
Maintain economic development as one of the City's and the business
and residential communities' top priorities.
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Policy ED1 12
Focus short -run economic development efforts on business retention
and focus longer -run efforts on the diversification of El Segundo's
economic base in order to meet quality of life goals.
Objective ED1 -2 Center diversification efforts on targeted industries that meet the
City's criteria for job creation, growth potential, fiscal impact, and fit
with local resources.
Policy ED1 2.1
Seek to expand El Segundo's retail and commercial base so that the
diverse needs of the City's business and residential communities are
met.
Policy ED1-.2
Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's tax base,
balancing economic development and quality of life goals.
Policy EDI-L3
Seek to balance the City's economic development program with the
City's resources and infrastructure capacity.
Goal E02: Business Climate
To provide a supportive and economically profitable environment as
the foundation of a strong local business community.
Objective ED2 -1 To strengthen the partnerships between local government, the resi-
dential community, and El Segundo's business community.
Policy ED21.1
Take steps to maintain public sector support of the business
community, including large and small businesses, and the residential
community.
Policy E021.2
Strive to balance the City's need to maximize revenues through
business taxes and fees with the City's need to remain
cost- competitive in order to retain and attract commercial and ind-
ustrial development.
Policy ED21.3
Develop a framework within which interested groups can work
together on matters of common interest related to economic growth,
its orderly management, and the resolution of attendant problems to
improve the City's business climate.
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Policy ED21 A
Continue to invest in infrastructure that encourages commercial and
industrial development.
Goal ED3: Downtown Business Environment
To preserve and improve the business environment and image of
Downtown 13 Segundo. (See ExWbit P2, Page I -7, for a delineation
of the Downtown area.)
Objective ED3-1 To create an economically viable and stable Downtown area that
uniquely contributes to El Segundo's commercial options.
Policy ED3 -1.1
Strive to present a clear and consistent image of what the Downtown
area is and how it can serve El Segundo's residential and business
communities.
Policy ED3-12
Preserving the Downtown area's economic viability should be a
priority.
Policy ED3 -1.3
Encourage revitalization efforts that improve the appearance of
Downtown area businesses.
Policy ED3 -1 A
Augment the Downtown areas's atmosphere and accessibility by
addressing vehicle circulation, parking, and streetscape issues.
Policy ED31.5
Encourage a mix of retail and commercial businesses that stimulate
pedestrian traffic and meet the communities changing needs for goods
and services.
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3. Land Use Element
Table of Contents page
Introduction 37
Summary of Existing Conditions 3-3
Land Use Designations 3-5
Proposed Land Use Plan 3-9
Land Use Map 3-17
Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Programs
Goal LU1: Maintenance of El Segundo's
"Small Town" Atmosphere 3-19
Goal LU2: Preservation and Enhancement of
El Segundo's Cultural and Historical
Resources 3-21
Goal LU3: Proper Distribution of Residential
Land Uses 3-22
Goal LU4: Provision of a Stable Tax Base for
El Segundo through Commercial
Uses 3-23
Goal LU5: Attraction of Clean and Beneficial
Industrial Uses 3 -27
Goal LU6: Maintenance of Parks and Recreation
Facilities 3-28
Goal LU7: Provision of Quality Infrastructure 3-29
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Introduction
3. Land Use Element
El Segundo's Land Use Element has the broadest scope of all the
General Plan elements. It is intended to portray the future direction of
the City, the way the community would like to see it The California
General Plan Glossary defines the land use element as follows:
A required element of the general plan that uses text and maps to
designate the future . use or reuse of land within a given
jurisdiction's planning area The land use element serves as a
guide to the structuring of zoning and subdivision controls, urban
renewal and capital improvements programs, and to official
decisions regarding the distribution and intensity of development
and the location of public facilities and open space.
This guide for the future is stated in the Element by the goals,
objectives, policies, and program statements, which will direct the
course of growth and development in the City. By State law the City's
other ordinances and plans, for example the Zoning Ordinance, must be
consistent with the General Plan, and therefore with the Land Use
Element. The Land Use goals and policies will influence the character
of the City more than any other single element of the General Plan.
Purpose and Authority The Land Use Element is a required element of the General Plan,
specified in Government Code Section 65302(x). This Government
Code Section states that the general plan shall include a land use
element which:
designates the proposed general distribution and general location
and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry,
open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation,
and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and
grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other
categories of public and private uses of land The land use
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As part of the Government Code requirement, an Existing Conditions
Report has been prepared that discusses the existing land use conditions
within the City. That report is summarized below and should be
referenced for further information.
Overview The City of El Segundo is a unique City that has very distinct and
identifiable areas. These distinct areas, along with the difference in
population between the resident population of 15,223 and the daytime
employment population of approximately 80,000, creates some very
unique opportunities for the City.
There is a very strong residential base, which is a mixture of single -
family, two - family, and multi- family residential. A majority of the
residential area is in single - family use; however, according to the 1990
Census, over one -half of the population lived in multi- family units.
New the residential area is Downtown, (See Exhibit I -2 in Chapter 1)
which includes the Civic Center and provides a strong focal point for
the City. Also in this general-vicinity is an older industrial area called
Smoky Hollow. This area contains mostly older industrial buildings of
one or two stories.
The area of the City south of El Segundo Boulevard and west of
Sepulveda Boulevard is taken up mostly by the Chevron Refinery. The
Refinery occupies approximately one -third of the City. The Refinery
also occupies a portion of the coastal zone, along with a Southern
California Edison Generating Station. The beach area is publicly
owned and accessible.
The portion of the City east of Sepulveda Boulevard is a combination
of industrial, office, and commercial uses. Ibis area contains the
"super block" development, a mixture of office and research and
development uses, as well as the U.S. Air Force Base.
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Summary of Existing Conditions Report
The residential area of the City, especially the single- family areas, are
what many residents see as the City's greatest attribute. These areas
have been well maintained and provide an excellent housing stock.
There has been aggrowing trend over the years to construct more multi-
family units than single - family units, indicating that the City is
increasing in density.
Lots designated for two - family uses are scattered throughout the City.
Some of these lots still have single - family residences, but have the
potential for two units.
Multi- family units in the City account for over one -half of the
residential units in the City. This designation includes apartment
complexes, co -ops, "stacked flat " -style condominiums, and
"townhome" -style condominiums. There is land designated for multi-
familyuse in the City that still has single - family homes. The continued
development of multi- family units will increase the density in the City.
Commercial uses occur throughout the City. The Downtown area is
designated for commercial use of a community service - oriented nature
and provides a shopping base for the residents. These commercial uses
tend to be types that serve the resident population and sometimes
include office and housing over retail uses. This area also includes the
Civic Center and serves as an important focal point for the City.
There are neighborhood commercial areas scattered throughout the
residential areas to serve the residents ofthe City. In addition, there are
some commercial uses east of Sepulveda Boulevard, mostly designed
for the daytime employee population.
In addition to retail commercial, the City has a growing number ofhotel
uses. These are over 1,446 hotel rooms currently available in the City.
Another growing use is office projects, including research and
development and industrial parks. There was a 290 percent increase in
office acreage from 145 acres in 1980 to 420 acres in 1986. New office
projects have already been approved and it is anticipated that this
market will continue to grow.
Industrial uses have historically comprised a large portion of the City.
Existing conditions research shows that there have been applications
for new buildings that will contain warehouse -type uses; however, there
have been no discretionary applications for heavy manufacturing uses.
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The trend is toward light manufacturing, research and development,
wholesaling, distributing, and laboratories, rather than heavy
manufacturing.
Heavy manufacturing includes about 30 percent of the City's area; 93
percent of this area is the Chevron Refinery, which is anticipated to
remain for the life of the Plan.
An additional category of land use is public and quasi -public uses.
These include the U.S. Air Force Base; property owned by the City and
County, including the City Hall and the Library; as well as the School
District property. Two of the District's school sites are not being used,
one is vacant and the other is being leased to the L.A. Raiders as a
training camp. In addition, there is one parochial school and several
churches throughout the City.
The City has excellent open space and recreation facilities, which
exceed the State suggested standards. These areas include publicly -
owned parks, private parks, a publicly -owned beach area open for
public use, utility rights -of -way that have been used for park and open
space areas, a publicly owned golf course and driving range, and the
Chevron -owned preserve for the El Segundo Blue Butterfly. (Ord.
1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97).
Other uses not discussed above include railroad rights -of -way, paliang
lots, streets and alleys.
The City of El Segundo is almost entirely built out. The Planning
Department conducted a recent survey (May 1991) of the City and
found that there are approximately 103 acres of vacant land in the City.
The majority of that land is currently in non - residential zoning
categories.
Summary of Issues There are several issues for consideration, based on the trends
researched in the Existing Conditions Report; the residential trends
include:
AL Increased multi- family development and reduced new single - family
development. This trend is likely to continue under existing
designations, increasing the City's density.
B. An increase in the size of single - family homes, both through
additions to existing homes and the demolition of existing homes
that are replaced with larger new homes. These trends tend to
maximize the land values, but they do create some impacts that
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affect the streetscape, number of curb cuts in the street, number of
street trees, light and air, and private open space.
There are four important non - residential trends that should be addressed
in El Segundo. They are:
A. The reduction of manufacturing and heavy industrial uses, not
including Chevron.
B. The increase in commercial and professional uses such as hotels
and offices.
C. Decreasing availability of vacant land.
D. Increasing commercial uses that serve the daytime population. The
Economic Development Element has indicated that these types of
uses may have limited potential. Such uses may, therefore, be best
located on the ground floor of office buildings.
Given the overall effect of these four important trends, the community
has considered the possibility of mixed -use development. Mixed use
could mean any mixture of commercial, service - oriented uses, offices,
or research and development. By allowing a mix of uses, the City may
be able to effectively address solutions to future potential problems
such as traffic management, infrastructure constraints, and parldng.
Land Use Designations
Following is a discussion of each type of land use designation found in
the City. Each contains a short description and an indication of the
maximum land use density or intensity allowed.
Land use density refers to the number of dwelling units per acre of land
(du/ac). This distinction is generally used only for residential
designations. Land use intensity refers to the quantity of building on a
specific lot size. For example, a 3,000 square foot single-family home
would be considered a more intense use than a 1,600 square foot home
on the same size lot. An example of non - residential intensity would be
a multi-story building, which is considered a more intense use than a
single -story building on the same sized lot. For non - residential uses,
intensity is expressed in terms of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) which
describes the ratio of the lot size to the building size or as otherwise
defined in the Zoning Code from time to time. For example, typically a
lot with a land area of 10,000 square feet and a FAR of 1.0, would
allow a building area of 10,000 square feet. The allowed FAR may be
exceeded for properties east of Sepulveda Boulevard only, with
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approval of a Transfer ofDevelopment Rights (TDR) Plan. (Ord. 1286,
GPA 97 -3, 3/17/98).
Residential Single - Family Residential
Designations Permits one single - family home on one legal lot at a maximum density
of eight dwelling units per acre. The minimum lot size for new lots is
5,000 square feet.
Two - Family Residential
Permits two residences on one legal lot, either attached or detached, at a
maximum density of 12 dwelling units per acre. The minims lot size
for new lots is 7,000 square feet.
Multi - Family Residential
Permits multiple dwelling units in either a condominium or apartment
configuration. A condominium or apartment is a structure or group of
structures containing three or more dwelling units, as defined by the
Zoning Code. The maximum permitted density for multi - family
residential is 27 dwelling units per acre on properties equal to or less
than 15,000 square feet and 18 du/ac on properties greater than 15,000
square feet.
Planned Residential Development
Permits a mixture of residential uses on the former Imperial School site
with a maximum of 29 single - family detached dwelling units and 36
multi- family dwelling units. This designation is intended to encourage
design flexibility and provide transitional densities and uses that are
compatible with surrounding land uses. This designation is not
intended to be used elsewhere within the City.
Commercial Neighborhood Commercial
Designations Permits neighborhood - serving retail, neighborhood - serving office, and
limited residential on a single floor above the commercial ground floor.
Residential uses are limited to a maximum density of 10 dwelling units
per acre. This designation is intended to provide integrated
neighborhood - serving commercial areas adjacent to the residential
neighborhoods. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.5.
Downtown Commercial
Permits community serving retail, community serving office, and
residential on the floor above street level only if commercial is on the
street level. Residential uses are limited to a maximum density of 10
dwelling units per acre. This designation is intended to provide an
integrated community serving commercial area downtown. The
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) allowed is 1.0.
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General Commercial
Permits all retail uses, including hotel uses, and major medical
facilities, at a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0. Office uses are
C' not permitted except for those providing personal services not
exceeding 5,000 square feet such as travel and insurance agents.
Corporate Office
Permits a mixture of office and food - serving uses in single- tenant or
multi- tenant buildings with limited retail uses permitted in the lobby
area. Research and development uses are permitted east of Sepulveda
Boulevard Hotels and motels are permitted east of Sepulveda and west
of Aviation Boulevards with a discretionary application. The maximum
allowed floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.8. A maximum FAR of 1.086 is
permitted for the property commonly referred to as 888 North
Sepulveda Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number 4138 -005 -055),
pursuant to Development Agreement No. 00-2. A maximum FAR of
1.96 is permitted for the property referred to as 455 Continental
Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number 4138 - 007 -043). (Reno. 4361,
GPA 03 -3, 2/3/04; Ord. 1331, GPA 00-2, 3/20/01).
Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use
Permits primarily light industrial uses including light manufacturing,
research and development, warehousing, and office uses. The
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for newly constructed projects is 0.6.
Through May 6, 2006, existing, non- conforming structures can expand
one time up to fifty percent (50 %) or fifteen thousand (15,000) square
feet, whichever is greater, provided the expansion conforms to the
Smoky Hollow provisions within the El Segundo Municipal Code and
Policy LUl -3.2. Grand Avenue commercial uses, and multi- family
residential, are also permitted in locations as designated under the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The permitted FAR for commercial uses
is 0.5 for newly constructed projects. Existing commercial buildings
may be utilized, using the same criteria as stated above. Permitted
residential densities are 18 dwelling units per acre. All lots proposed as
multi- family residential development must be a minimum of 2.5 acres
in size or one complete block, whichever is greater. However, existing
lots less than 2.5 acres in size, which are completely surrounded by
other land use designations and confined by existing streets are allowed
to develop as multi-family residential without a variance from the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. (Reno. 4306, GPA 02 -3, 4/15/03)
Urban Mixed -Use North
Permits a mixture of office, research and development, retail, and hotel
uses. Light industrial uses conducted within a fully enclosed building
shall be permitted if approved with a discretionary application. The
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is limited to 1.3. (Ord. 1272, GPA
97-1,6/17/97).
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Urban Mixed -Use South
Permits a mixture of office, research and development, retail, and hotel
uses. Light industrial uses conducted within a fully enclosed building
and adult- oriented businesses shall be permitted if approved with a
discretionary application. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is
limited to 1.3. (Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97)
Parking
Permits areas for parking automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles in
surface or structured parking. Specific properties have been designated
as parking to insure that adequate long -term parking space will be
available.
124th Street Specific Plan
Permits warehousing, mini- storage (with an appurtenant custodial
convenience unit), and parking uses. Also permits a Water Facility.
The maximum FAR is 0.47:1 (with the Water Facility) and 0.54:1
(without the Water Facility). (Reso. 4329, GPA 02 -3, 10/21/03, Ord.
1309, GPA 99 -1, 8/17/99)
Aviation Specific Plan
Permits warehouse A mini - storage and storage uses with limited
ancillary and support uses. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is
limited to 0.22. (Ord. 1314, GPA 97-4, 12/7/99)
Downtown Specific Plan
Permits community serving retail and service uses, and offices in a
pedestrian - oriented environment. Also includes the Civic Center.
(Ord. 1319, GPA 99 -2, 8/1/00)
Corporate Campus Speck Plan
Permits a mix of office, commercial, retail, and related recreational
uses. The maximum overall FAR in the specific plan is 0.99.
Industrial Designations Light Industrial
Permits light manufacturing, warehousing, research and development,
and office. Light manufacturing is defined as the assembly, packaging,
fabrication, and processing of materials into finished products, rather
than the conversion or extraction of raw materials. The light industrial
activity shall be conducted primarily within structures; outside storage
areas and assembly activity should be limited. The maximum floor area
ratio (FAR) allowed is 0.6. Other compatible uses and additional FAR
may be permitted for individual projects by the approval of a Specific
Plan with supplemental environmental analysis. Alternative methods
of calculating FAR may be permitted, subject to the provisions in the
Zoning Code. (Ord. 1249, GPA 96-1, 4/2/96).
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Heavy Industrial
Permits heavy manufacturing uses such as construction yards, factories,
generating stations, extraction of raw materials, and refining. All uses
must conform to the policies of the Hazardous Materials Element. The
maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.6.
Institutional Public Facilities
Designations Permits publicly owned. facilities such as schools, maintenance yards,
utilities, and the Library. The Civic Center is included in the
Downtown Specific Plan area. (Ord. 1319, GPA 99 -2, 8/1/00)
Federal Government
Permits a U.S. Government facility that is consistent with surrounding
uses.
Open*Space Open Space
Designations Permits passive or active use of areas preserved as useable or visual
open space both publicly - and privately -0wned. These areas include the
El Segundo Blue Butterfly preserve, utility easements, and the existing
flood control sumps.
Parks
Permits passive or active use of areas developed as parks, for
community and recreational uses. Designated park areas are publicly -
owned.
Proposed Land Use Plan
The following is a discussion of the 1992 Land Use Plan, which
indicates future land uses for the entire City. For ease of discussion, the
City is divided into four quadrants and the proposed land use
designations within that quadrant are discussed. To know what is
allowed under each designation, please reference the land use
definitions listed above.
Northwest Quadrant
The northwest quadrant of the City has the most varied mix of uses
within the City. All of the City's residential units, the Downtown area,
the Civic Center, and the older industrial area of Smoky Hollow, are
located in this quadrant The 1992 Plan retains the three residential
designations found on the old Plan: single - family, two-family, and
multi- family, plus a new designation of Planned Residential
Development The Plan shows 357.2 acres of single - family, 57.4 acres
Of two - family, 119.3 acres of multi- family and 5.7 acres of planned
residential development. This includes the re- designation of Imperial
Avenue School, which is no longer used for educational purposes, from
Public Facility to Planned Residential Development The total number
of dwelling units projected by the Plan is 7,674. One of the major goals
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of the 1992 Plan is to preserve the residential neighborhoods. (Ord.
1209, GPA 93 -1, 11/2/93; Ord. 1244, 2/6/96; Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1,
6/17/97; Ord. 1279, 10/7/97).
The Smoky Hollow area, which houses many of the Citys older
industrial uses, has been designated Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use, in
recognition of the existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The Specific
Plan allows a combination of industrial, retail, office, and residential
uses. The Smoky Hollow area is approximately 92.2 acres. (Ord.
1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97; Ord. 1279, 10/7/97).
The Downtown area is designated as Downtown Commercial (8.8
acres) and Downtown Specific Plan (25.8 acres), where existing uses
are already of a community - serving nature. There are also 7.1 acres
designated for Neighborhood Commercial uses along Grand and
Imperial Avenues and at Mariposa and Center Streets. These have been
designated only where there are existing neighborhood- serving
commercial uses. (Ord. 1279,10/7/97, Ord. 1319, GPA 99 -2, 8/1/00).
The public schools, private schools, Library, and other public uses are
all shown as Public Facilities. The Civic Center is included in the
Downtown Specific Plan area. In addition, each of the existing public
parks are designated as such. The open space areas under utility
transmission corridors and the preserve for the Blue Butterfly are
designated as Open Space. (Ord. 1319, GPA 99 -2, 8/1/00).
The areas designated for parking on the Plan include public - and
privately -owned lots which are necessary to serve existing businesses
and the Downtown area.
The southwest comer of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Avenue is
designated Corporate Office (17.8 ac) allowing a mix of office uses,
similar to what exists there now, with retail in the lobby.
There are General Commercial uses indicated along Sepulveda
Boulevard, where there are existing commercial uses including the
Hacienda Hotel. There is also one General Commercial area along
Imperial Avenue, where the Crown Sterling Suites Hotel now exists.
Southwest Quadrant
The Southwest Quadrant has only three designations: heavy industrial,
parking, and open space. The heavy industrial area covers the entire
Chevron Refinery, as well as the Southern California Edison
Generating Station. These uses total 958 acres.
The parking designation is an existing surface lot in the southwest
comer of the City which provides 120 parking spaces for an adjacent
commercial center in the City of Manhattan Beach. Chevron leases this
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area to the adjacent commercial property owners and the area is
required to meet their parking needs. This area totals 0.84 acres.
The open space beach area along the coast comprises 3 acres. The
lands buffer surrounding the Chevron facility and the Chevron
Employee Park are encouraged to remain as they provide beneficial
open space.
Northeast Quadrant
On the 1992 Land Use Plan, the majority of the northeast quadrant is
designated either Corporate Office (193.4 ac) or Urban Mixed -Use
(232.5 ac). The Corporate Campus Specific Plan (46.5 ac) also allows
a mixture of office and commercial uses. Corporate Office allows a
mixture of office uses with retail in the lobby. This designation covers
the "Superblock Area" and will allow uses similar to those currently in
that area. (Ord. 1345. GPA 01 -2, 1/2/02)
The Urban Mixed -Use North and South designations allow a mixture of
uses, including office, hotels, and retail and light industrial with
discretionary approval. The Urban Mixed -Use North and South
designations are designed to allow for a flexibility of uses near the three
existing, and one future, Green Line transit stations. For the most part,
the types of uses allowed are different from the light and heavy
industrial uses currently in this area These designations will
accommodate a transition from these uses, which is being driven by the
market forces described in the Economic Development Element. (Ord.
1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97).
General Commercial uses are proposed along Sepulveda Boulevard and
along El Segundo Boulevard, east of Aviation Boulevard. This
designation allows retail and hotel uses. The site along El Segundo
Boulevard, east of Aviation Boulevard (3.8 ac), as well as the site at the
northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue (3.2 ac)
are already in commercial use. The site on the southeast comer of
Sepulveda Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue (7.1 ac) is currently vacant,
except for an existing bank building. The site at the southeast comer of
Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Avenue (7.3 ac) is currently used for
office, but the land use designation of General Commercial would
allow recycling of the site to a commercial use.
The area bounded by Nash Street, Maple Avenue, Lairport Street, and
Imperial Avenue is designated as light industrial, which is consistent
with the uses currently operating in that area, primarily the Hughes
facility (50.4 ac).
The area bounded generally by Aviation Boulevard, El Segundo
Boulevard, and Douglas Street is currently a U.S. Government Air
Force Base (48.5 ac), which is expected to remain for the life of the
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Plan. The Federal Government designation placed on this area will
allow the types of uses that are existing.
The narrow parcel near the northwest intersection of El Segundo
Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard (3.93 ac), between El Segundo
Boulevard and 124th Street, is a Specific Plan area ( "A124th Street
Specific Plan') which encourages primarily warehousing and storage
uses; however, a City Water Facility may also be developed on the site.
(Ord. 1309, GPA 99 -1, 8/17/99)
Southeast Quadrant
The majority of the southeast quadrant is designated light industrial
(365.9 ac). This category allows for a mixture of light industrial and
office uses, similar to what is now existing in some of the business
parks between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard.
The southern portion of the quadrant, along Rosecrans Avenue west of
Aviation Boulevard, is designated as Urban Mixed -Use South, allowing
a mixture of office, hotel, and retail uses. This area totals 70.6 acres.
The northeast comer of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard
(84.8 ac), currently occupied by Air Products and Allied Chemical, are
designated for heavy industrial. There is a small commercial piece (0.9
ac) along Sepulveda Boulevard, just south of El Segundo Boulevard.
(Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97).
The remaining land in the southeast quadrant is designated as public
facilities for the Green Line station along El Segundo Boulevard and
the proposed water reclamation facility north of Hughes Way, parks for
the Golf Course and Driving Range along Sepulveda Boulevard, and
open space along the Southern California Edison transmission line
rights -of -way. A 5.4 acre portion of the Southern California Edison
right -of -way is also designated as the Aviation Specific Plan area. The
privately -owned park for Hughes employees is also designated as open
space, to ensure it will continue to be used as a recreation facility. (Ord.
1314, GPA 97- 4,12/7199).
The U.S. Government Air Force Base south of El Segundo Boulevard
(42.1 ac) has been placed in the Federal Government land use
designation.
Buildout Projections The buildout projections for the 1992 General Plan are shown in
Exhibit LU -3. Exhibit LU -1 shows the existing uses now present in the
City; Exhibit LU -2 shows the buildout of existing trends under the
previous General Plan.
The existing trends scenarios are shown in order to present a more
accurate buildout for the City. In some cases, development that
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occurred prior to either this or the previous General Plan was more
intense than either Plan allowed. The existing trends scenarios,
therefore, take these existing uses into account, where they are expected
to remain for the life of the Plan.
Each exhibit shows the amount of acreage by land use designation and
number of dwelling units or square footage projected, where
appropriate. The total number of dwelling units increases on the 1992
Plan because of land designated for a higher intensity residential use
that has not yet been developed to its allowed density. The projected
7,675 dwelling units would house an estimated population of 17,269
people. In addition, the projected non - residential buildout of the 1992
General Plan is less than the projected buildout of the previous General
Plan. This is due to the fact that some allowed FAR's were lowered in
order to project a more realistic and achievable buildout scenario. (Ord.
1209, GPA 93 -1, 11/2/93; Ord. 1244, 2/6/96; Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1,
6/17/97).
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Summary of Existing Uses
Land Use Category
Acres
Dwelling Units
Square Footage
Single - Family Residential
397.9
3,183
--
Two- Family Residential
45.7
810
--
Multi- Family Residential
89.2
3,026
—
Neighborhood Commercial
41.9
85
900,000
General Commercial
21.3
86
1,208,000
Corporate Office
235.2
—
10,573,000
Light Industrial
525.2
--
10,232,000
Heavy Industrial
1,265.6
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4,511,000
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6.5
--
Public Facilities
77.8
—
--
ederal Government
96.5
—
--
Open Space
165.1
—
Street & Railroad R.O -W.
442.6
--
--
Vacant
83.9
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Totals
3,494.4
7,190
27,424,000
1990 Population 15,223
Souroe: City of El Segundo Planning Department and The Lightfoot Planning Group
Amendments: Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97
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Summary of Eristing Trends Buildout
Land Use Category
Acres
Dwelling Units
Square Footage
Single - Family Residential
359.4
2,875
--
Two- Family Residential
60.5
1,061
—
Multi- Family Residential
112.7
3,799
—
Neighborhood Commercial
37.0
—
1,612,000
General Commercial
21.1
—
1,438,000
Corporate Office
262.7
—
19,703,000
Parking
7.9
—
—
Light Industrial
603.9
—
26,306,000
Heavy Industrial
1,225.3
—
12,471,000
Public Facilities
72.7
—
--
Federal Government
96.5
—
—
Open Space
162.1
—
--
Street & Railroad KO.W.
442.6
Totals
3,464.4
7,735
61,530,000
Population Projection 17,404
Source: City of El Segundo Pluming DepwM mt and 7be Lightfoot Phm ft Group
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ned ingle - Family Residential
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1992 General Plan
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Units
357.2
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2,858
57.4
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232
46.5
—
11.8
—
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—
1,086.8
—
87.9
—
90.6
—
78.3
—
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—
442.6
—
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7,850
17,287
100,000
383,328
1,930,000
12,351,000
2,019,454
13,166,010
3,997,936
73,530
66,000
1,123,848
2,175,000
18,529,000
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Ord 1309, GPA 99-1, 6117/99, Ord. 1314, GPA 973. 12 /7199.Ord. 1319. GPA 99-2, W/2000. Ord. 1345, GPA 01-Z 1/202
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Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Programs
Goal LU1: Maintenance of El Segundo's "Small Town"
Atmosphere
Maintain El Segundo's "small town" atmosphere, and
provide an attractive place to live and work.
Objective LU 1 -1 Preserve and maintain the Citys low- medium density residential nature,
with low building height profile and character, and minimum
development standards.
Objective LU1 2 Prevent deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy LW-2.1
Enforce existing housing codes, which require minimum health and
safety standards, to rehabilitate and revitalize areas that may need
assistance.
Policy LU1 -2.2
Prevent deterioration and blight; properties should be maintained at all
f times in accordance with City of El Segundo codes.
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Policy LU1 -2.3
Coordinate public improvements and beautification efforts with service
groups, citizen groups, and organizations who are interested in
upgrading the community.
Objective LU1-3 Allow for the continued operation and orderly conversion of existing
uses as they change to conform with the new land use designations.
Policy LU1 -3.1
All existing legal or legal non - conforming uses or structures within the
non - residential land use categories, with the exception of Smoky
Hollow, in existence as of the effective date of the Plan, which are now
non - conforming or which became non - conforming with the land use
definitions of this Plan, may continue and can remodel or rebuild
provided that the structure does not remain vacant for a period of 12
consecutive months. Such structures and uses are also permitted to
expand, up to the allowable FAR, provided that the expansion meets all
applicable zoning criteria. (Reso. 4306, GPA 02-3,4115/03)
This policy shall also apply to all previously designated commercial
properties which have been designated multi - family by this Plan.
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Policy LU1 -32
Non - conforming uses and structures within the Smoky Hollow Land
Use designation must comply with the applicable provisions of the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
Policy L1.11-3.3
All existing legal or legal non - conforming structures within the
residential land use categories, existing on the effective date of the
Plan, that are now non - conforming or which become non - conforming
with the land use designations of this Plan, may continue and can
-remodel or rebuild. Through May 6, 1006, such structures and uses are
also permitted to expand one time up to twenty percent (20%) or fifteen
thousand (15,000) square feet, whichever is less, provided that the
expansion meets all applicable criteria of the El Segundo Municipal
Code. (Reso. 4306, GPA 02 -3, 4/15/03)
Objective LU1-4 Preserve and maintain the City's Downtown and historic areas as
integral to the City's appearance and function.
Objective LU1 -5 Recognize the City as a comprehensive whole and create policies,
design standards, and monumentation that will help create a sense of
place for the entire City.
Policy 1-1.11 -5.1
Encourage active and continuous citizen participation in all phases of
the planning program and activities.
Policy 1-1.11-52
Adopt a comprehensive sign ordinance which will regulate the quantity,
quality, and location of signs.
Policy LU1 -5.3
Preserve existing street trees and encourage new ones consistent with
the City Street Tree Program.
Policy LU1 -5.4
Adopt action programs which will provide for planting of trees in all
the City streets, landscaping of median strips in major and secondary
highways, improvement and beautification of parking lots, railroad
rights -of -way, unsightly walls or fences, and vacant lots.
Policy 1-1.11 -9.5
Develop an active program to beautify the major entrances to the City.
Landscaping and an attractive monument with the City's name and
other design features would heighten the City's identification.
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Policy LU1 -5.6
Require all projects to adhere to the processing and review
requirements found in the City Zoning Ordinance and the guidelines for
the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)•
Policy LU1 -5.7
Appropriate buffers such as walls, landscaping, or open space, shall be
provided between residential and non - residential uses. Development
within the Corporate Office area abutting Single - Family Residential
shall maintain a 100 -foot building setback, including a 25 -foot
landscape buffer, adjacent to the Single - Family area.
Policy LU1 -5.8
Innovative land development and design techniques as well as new
materials and construction methods should be encouraged.
Policy LU1 -54
Develop standards to address the potential impacts of drive -thru
restaurants on residential uses. (Ord_ 1279, GPA 97 -2, 10!7!97).
Goal LU2: Preservation and Enhancement of El Segundo's
Cultural and Historic Resources
Preseerve and enhance the City's cultural heritage and buildings or
sites that are of cultural, historical, or architectural importance.
Objectivz LU2 -1 Maintain the distinct character of the existing area of the City.
Policy LU2 -1.1
New development adjacent to a building of cultural, historical, or
arrhitecnual significance shall be designed with a consistent scale and
similar use of materials.
Objective LU2 2 Encourage the preservation of historical and cultural sites and
monuments.
Policy LU2.2.1
Take an active role in documenting and preserving buildings of cultural,
historical, and architectural significance. This should include
residential, non - residential, and publicly -owned buildings.
Program LU2.21A
The City shall conduct a thorough survey of all buildings of cultural,
historical, or architectural significance within the City.
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Program LU2 -2.IB
The City shall investigate methods for preserving historical
buildings, including overlay zoning districts, historical designations.
and national register listings.
Policy L1.12 -2.2
Take an active role in assisting individual owners or groups in
documenting and preserving buildings of potential cultural, historical,
or architectural significance.
Objective LU2 -3 Develop public programs and facilities which will meet the cultural
needs of the City's various age, income, and ethnic groups.
Goal LU3: Proper Distribution of Residential Land Uses
Protnote the health, safety, and well being of the people of El
Segundo by adopting standards for the proper balance,
relationship, and distribution of the residential land uses.
Objective LU3 -1 Preserve, protect, and extend, if possible, existing Single - Family
Residential uses.
Policy LU3 -1.1
Existing R- I zoned areas shall not be rezoned for higher intensity uses.
Policy LU3 -12
Single -family units shall receive priority consideration in
implementation of any rehabilitation programs implemented by the
City.
Objective LU3 -2 Preserve and maintain the City's low - medium density residential nature,
with low building height profile and character, and minimum
development standards.
Policy 1.1.13 -2.1
Promote construction of high quality Muld - Family Residential
developments with ample open space, leisure and recreational facilities.
Policy LU3 -2.2
Multi- family developments will be located only in appropriate places
and evaluated carefully to insure that these developments are not
detrimental to the existing single - family character.
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Policy 1.1.13 -2.3
j Appropriate buffers such as walls, landscaping, or open space, shall be
t. provided between residential and non - residential uses.
Policy LU3 -2.4
Low density areas shall be preserved and zone changes to higher
density shall be carefully investigated for compatibility to existing uses.
Policy LU3 -2.3
Concerted public and private effort should be directed toward the
upgrading and rehabilitation of older dwellings and toward the removal
of substandard units.
Policy 1.1.13 -2.6
Develop property maintenance standards to insure proper upkeep of all
residential properties.
Policy 1.1.13 -2.7
Develop housing programs to retrofit and improve existing homes.
Objective LU3 -3 Encourage the development of viable attractive neighborhoods, free
from blight and deterioration.
Policy 1.1.13 -3.1
Adopt and enforce recreational area requirements for large multiple unit
developments.
Policy 1.1.13 -32
Establish guidelines for new Multi- Family Residential development to
ensure they maintain the existing scale and character of the
neighborhood.
Goal LU4: Provision of a Stable Tax Base for El Segundo
Through Commercial Uses
Provide a stable tax base for the City through development of new
commercial uses, primarily within a mixed -use environment,
without adversely affecting the viability of Downtown
Objective LU4 -1 Promote the development of high quality retail facilities in proximity
to major employment centers.
Policy LU4 -1.1
Require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep on all new
commercial developments.
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Policy LU4-12
All commercial facilities shall be built and maintained in accordance
with Health and Safety Code requirements and shall meet seismic safety
regulations and environmental regulations.
Policy L134 -1.3
Residential areas adjoining commercial developments shall be
adequately buffered by landscaping, berms, screening, or open space.
Height limits shall be established in all commercial zones to protect the
privacy and solar access of adjacent residential uses.
Policy LU4 -1.4
New commercial developments shall meet seismic safety standards and
regulations, as well as comply with all noise, air quality, water, and
environmental regulations.
Objective LU4-2 Create an integrated, complimentary, attractive multi -use Downtown to
serve as the focal point for the civic, business, educational, and social
environment of the community.
Policy LU4 -2.1
Revitalize and upgrade commercial areas, making them a part of a
viable, attractive, and people- oriented commercial district.
Consideration should be given to aesthetic architectural improvements,
zoning, and shopper amenities.
Policy LU4 -2.2
The City shall participate in Downtown revitalization efforts through
a commitment of staff time and technical assistance.
Porky LU4 -2.3
Utilize public spaces for Downtown activities and special events.
Polley LU4 -2.4
The City shall commit to maintaining and upgrading where necessary
the public areas Downtown.
Policy L1.14 -2.5
The Downtown area will provide adequate parking, through both public
and private efforts, to meet demand.
Program LU¢2.5A
Develop an on -going program to analyze the peak hour parking
needs of the Downtown area.
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Policy L1.14 -2.6
The Downtown area shall maintain and encourage low -scale
` architectural profile and pedestrian- oriented features, consistent with
existing structures.
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Policy LU4-Z7
Investigate development of shuttle service to provide public
transportation access to Downtown, as well as future commercial areas.
Policy 1.1.I4 -2.8
Limit number of "fast food" (lunch time) restaurants in the Downtown
area, to address parking concerns at peak hours.
Policy LU4 -2.9
Within one year after adoption of the General Plan, the City shall
initiate the development of a Downtown Traffic Mitigation Plan,
designed to mitigate traffic impacts associated with development at
FAR 1.0.
Objective LU4-3 Provide for new office and research and development uses.
Policy LU4 -3.1
Encourage retail uses, where appropriate, on the ground floor of Urban
Mixed -Use and corporate offices with other uses above.
Policy LU4-32
Encourage mixed-use developments within one quarter mile of the
Green Line stations.
Policy LU4 -3.3
Develop guidelines and standards for high -rise buildings within the
Zoning Code, including height limits which will minimi�r
non - residential encroachment on the nearby residential community by
retaining the open and expansive views of the horizon from the existing
residences.
Policy LU4-3A
Develop parking guidelines that encourage employers to provide
incentives for using public transportation, plan for reducing Vehicle
Miles Traveled (VMT), and dedicate shuttles to and from the Green
Line.
Policy LU4 -3.5
Research and development uses shall be allowed within the Corporate
Office designation east of Sepulveda Boulevard.
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Policy LU4.3.6
Require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep in all new
office and mixed -use developments.
Objective LU44 Provide areas where development has the flexibility to mix uses, in an
effort to provide synergistic relationships which have the potential to
maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic impacts, and encourage
pedestrian environments.
Policy LU4 -4.1
Policies and zoning regulations shall be developed to help guide the
development of commercial activities within mixed -use projects.
Policy LU4-42
Adopt and implement a pedestrian plan throughout the northeast
quadrant of the City.
Policy LU44.3
Develop guidelines to ensure a mix of uses, including office, hotel, and
commercial in the Urban Mined -Use designation.
Policy LU4-4A
Promote commercial uses, in conjunction with other uses, in buildings
within a quarter -mile walking radius of the Green Line stations.
Policy LU4 -4.5
The City shall require submittal and implementation of a Transportation
Management Plan (rW) for all projects within the Urban Mixed -Use
area, and shall encourage a TMP for all projects within the northeast
quadrant.
Policy LU44.6
Promote mixed -use development near transit nodes and encourage
modes of transportation that do not require an automobile.
Policy LU4 -4.7
Develop a plan and implementation measures for pedestrian links
throughout the Urban Mixed -Use area.
Policy LU4 -4.8
Develop guidelines for mixed -use, high intensity nodes within a
quarter -mile walking radius of the Green Line stations.
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Goal LU5; Attraction of Clean and Beneficial Industrial Uses
Retain and attract clean and environmentally safe industrial uses
that provide a stable tax base and minimize any negative impact on
the City.
Objective LU5-1 Attract the kinds of industrial uses which will be economically
beneficial to the community as well as enhance the environmental
quality of the City.
Policy LUS -1.1
Offensive and hazardous industrial uses should be restricted to
designated locations and appropriate regulations adopted to minimize
hazards.
Policy LUS -1.2
Prohibit those uses that deal with the transfer and storage of waste
material.
Objective LUS•2 Encourage the construction of high - quality, well designed industrial
developments through adoption of property development standards and
provisions of community services and utilities.
C Policy LU5 -2.1
New industrial developments shall provide landscaping in parking areas
and around the buildings. This landscaping is to be permanently
maintained
Policy LU5-22
All outdoor storage shall be properly screened by masonry walls and
landscaping.
Policy LUS -2.3
New industrial developments shall comply with seismic, noise, air,
water, and environmental regulations.
Policy LU5 -2.4
New industries should have good accessibility to secondary or major
transportation routes.
Policy LUS -2.5
Employee recreational facilities shall be provided, by the employer, for
large industrial developments.
Objective LU5-3 Encourage the rehabilitation of existing substandard blighted
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industrial areas through the combined efforts of private and public
sectors.
Policy LUS -3.1
Revitalize and upgrade industrial areas which contain aesthetic or
functional deficiencies in such area as landscaping, off - street parking,
or loading areas.
Objective LUS-4 Preserve and maintain a balanced and diversified industrial base.
Objective LU5-5 Establish policies and guidelines to guide light industrial development
near residential areas.
Objective LUS-6 Encourage a mix of office and light industrial uses in industrial areas.
Policy LUS -6.1
Develop guidelines to address a mix of office, research and
development, and light industrial uses in Smoky Hollow.
Goal LU6: Maintenance of Parks and Recreation Facilities
Maintain and upgrade the a dsHng excellent parks, recreation, and
open space facilities within the City of El Segundo.
Objective LU6 -1 The development of parks, open space, and recreational facilities should
be consistent with the guidelines, policies, and programs of the Open
Space and Recreation Element.
_ Policy LU6 -1.1
Continue to provide uniform and high quality park and recreational
opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by residents and
employees.
Policy LUG-12
Encourage parks and recreational facilities to be located within walking
distance of every household.
Policy LUG -1.3
Utilization of utility easements (flood control, power line rights -of -way)
for recreational, open space, and beautification purposes should
continue and additional possibilities should be explored.
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Goal LU7: Provision of Quality Infrastructure
Provide the highest quality public facilities, services, and public
infrastructure possible to the community.
Objective LUM Provide the highest and most efficient level of public services and
public infrastructure financially possible.
Policy LU7-1.1
Continue the excellent public safety programs, including fine and police
protection, currently enjoyed by the City.
Policy LU7 -12
No new development shall be allowed unless adequate public facilities
are in place or provided for.
Policy LU7 -1.3
Develop, adopt, and implement a street lighting plan which provides a
uniform and high quality of street lights in all areas of the City.
Policy LUMA
Storm drain and flood control facilities shall be maintained throughout
the City to protect residents and structures from an anticipated 50 -year
flood.
Policy LU7 -1 S
The adequacy of library services should be monitored annually and
maintained.
Policy 1.157 -16
The City shall review proposed residential developments in the context
of adequacy of present and future required school facilities and seek to
assist the school district in meeting school facility requirements to
accomodate such developments.
Policy LUM a
Develop standards for Wireless Communication Facilities, to reElllate
their location and design, to protect the public safety, general welfare
and quality of life in the City. (Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97).
Policy LU7-1.8
The City shall establish policies and procedures for watershed and
storm water management. (Ord. 1279, GPA 97 -2, 1017/97).
Objective LU7 2 Promote City appearance and cultural heritage programs.
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Policy LU7 -21
Coordinate public improvements and beautification efforts with service
groups, citizen groups, and organizations who are interested in
upgrading the community.
Policy LU7 -2.2
Continue long -term programs in conjunction with Southern California
Edison and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for
eventually placing all utilities, that they are responsible for,
underground-
Policy LU7 -2.3
All new development shall place utilities underground.
Policy LU7 -2.4
All new public buildings shall have adequate off - street parking spaces,
or the City shall provide adequate public transportation, in accordance
with the provisions and standards of all elements of the General Plan,
to accommodate employees and the public.
Policy LU7 25
All public facilities and utilities should be designed to enhance the
appearance of the surrounding arras in which they are located.
Objective LU7 -3 -Provide adequate maintenance for all public infrastructure facilities '
within the City.
Policy LU7 -3.1
The City shall continue the identification of need for infrastructure
maintenance and replacement, and program that maintenance and
replacement through the Capital Improvements Program (CEP), which
is tied to the City budget.
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El Segundo General Plan - 1992
4. Circulation Element
Table of Contents page
Introduction
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Summary of Existing Conditions 4 -2
Future Conditions 4-15
Master Plan of Streets 4-21
Alternative Modes of Travel 4-26
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Goal Cl:. Provision for a Safe, Convenient, and 4-51
Cost Effective Circulation System
Goal C2: Provisions for Alternative Modes 4-54
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Goal C3: Development of Circulation Policies that 4-58
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Goal C4: Compliance with all Federal, State and 4-59
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4. Circulation Element
The circulation system is one of the most important of all urban
systems in determining the form and quality of the El Segundo
environment. The circulation modes used, location of routes,
operational policies and the operating levels of service influence the
nature of urban development, the physical organization of the City,
and can enhance or limit the social and economic activity within the
City.
Purpose and Authority The purpose of the Circulation Element is to assist the City in
providing a safe, convenient, and efficient circulation system. The
( Circulation Element identifies a system capable of responding to
growth occurring consistent with the policies and Land Use Plan
presented in the Land Use Element. The Circulation Element
identifies physical improvements that will be needed to attain the
Circulation goals and objectives, as well as alternative techniques to
improve the City's circulation system.
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The Circulation Element was developed in conjunction with the
revision of the City of El Segundo's General Plan. State law requires
that a circulation element be incorporated into the general plan. The
pertinent government code sections are as follows:
• Government Code Section 65302(b): The general plan shall
include ... a circulation element consisting of the general
location and extent of existing and proposed major
thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local
public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use
element of the plan.
• Government Code Section 95303: The general plan may ...
address any other subjects which, in the judgment of the
legislative body, relate to the physical development of the
County or City.
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Related Plans and Circulation issues and travel patterns extend far beyond the El
Programs Segundo city limits. Consequently, the circulation system within the
City is heavily _impacted by land use and circulation plans and
developments of other jurisdictions. The impact to the City's
circulation system of projected land use changes and circulation
system improvements of other jurisdictions, as projected during the
development of the General Plan, were incorporated into the analysis
and preparation of the Circulation Element.
Summary of Existing Conditions
Extstin9 street system The City of El Segundo is served by the existing network of
roadways shown on Exhibit C -1. The existing street network is
essentially a grid system of north/south and east/west roadways. The
primary north /south roadways are Aviation Boulevard, Douglas
Street, Nash Street, Sepulveda Boulevard, Center Street, Main Street,
and Vista Del Mar. The primary east/west streets are Imperial
Highway, Imperial Avenue, Maple Avenue, Mariposa Avenue, Grand
Avenue, El Segundo Boulevard, and Rosecrans Avenue. Each of
these arterial roadways is described in the Existing Conditions
Report.
Daily Operating Conditions on Existing Straet Network
Daily operating conditions were analyzed on each of the arterials
designated on the City's Master Plan of Roadways. This was done
by comparing the average daily traffic volume for each arterial to the
estimated daily capacity and developing a corresponding Level of
Service (LOS) estimate of operating conditions. The daily traffic
volume, and estimated roadway capacity, and resulting LOS for each
of the key roadways in the City are shown on Exhibit C -2. A
definition of Level of Service (LOS) is included in Exhibit C -3.
Review of Exhibit C -2 reveals that the majority of roadways in the
City of El Segundo operate at LOS •C" or better. Several roadway
links operate at LOS "D." These are:
• Aviation Boulevard from Hawaii Street to Rosecrans Avenue
• El Segundo Boulevard from Nash Street to Douglas Street
• Imperial Highway from Sepulveda Boulevard to Nash Street
• Rosecrans Avenue from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard
• Sepulveda Boulevard from Imperial Highway to Mariposa
Avenue
One roadway segment operates at LOS "E ":
• Sepulveda Boulevard from El Segundo Boulevard to Hughes
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The analysis of daily operating conditions also indicated that two _
roadway segments currently experience LOS "F." They are:
• Imperial Highway from Nash Street to Aviation Boulevard
• Sepulveda Boulevard from Hughes Way to Rosecrans Avenue
Each of these roadway segments currently carries a daily traffic
volume greater than its estimated capacity, indicating congested
conditions.
Analysis of Peak Hourly Operating Conditions on Existing Street
Network
In addition to the analysis of roadway segments on the basis of daily
traffic volume and capacity, peak hourly traffic conditions at several
key intersections throughout the City were also evaluated. Analysis
of intersection operations was conducted using the Intersection
Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology. An explanation of the ICU
methodology and Intersection LOS is included in Exhibits C -4 and
C -5 respectively.
The results of the intersection analysis are presented graphically on
Exhibit C -6. Review of Exhibit C-6 reveals that according to the
peak hour intersection analysis, several intersections within the City
currently operate at unacceptable Levels of Service (LOS). The
following intersections currently operate at LOS "E" or "F" during {
the PM peak hour only:
• Aviation Boulevard at Imperial Highway
• Sepulveda Boulevard at Imperial Highway
• Sepulveda Boulevard at El Segundo Boulevard
• Sepulveda Boulevard at Hughes Way
In addition, the following intersections currently operate at LOS "E"
or "F" during both peak hours:
• Rosecrans Avenue at Aviation Boulevard
• Rosecrans Avenue at Sepulveda Boulevard
During the AM and PM peak hours, at least one movement carries
higher volumes than the available capacity at the unsignalized
intersection of Douglas Street at Utah Avenue.
Street ClsssifiCation and Function
The magnitude of traffic volumes on a particular street represents but
one element of hierarchy in an overall circulation system. The
system provides a balanced linkage between high traffic corridors and
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The ability of a roadway to carry traffic is referred to as capacity. The capacity is usually greater between
intersections and less at intersections because traffic flows continuously between them, and only during the green
phase at them. Capacity at intersections is best defined in terms of vehicles per lane per hour of green; if the green
phase its 50 percent of the cycle and there are three lanes,then the capacity is 1,600 times 50 percent times 3 lanes,
i or 2,400 vehicles per hour.
The technique used to compare the volume and capacity of an intersection is known as Intersection Capacity
Utilization (ICU). ICU, usually expressed as a percent, is the proportion of an hour required to provide sufficient
time to accommodate all vehicles on all approaches. If an intersection is operating at 80 percent of capacity, then
20 percent of the signal cycle is not used. The signal could show red on all indications 20 percent of the time and
the signal would just accommodate approaching traffic.
ICU analysis consists of (a) determining the proportion of signal time needed to serve each conflicting movement
of traffic, (b) summing the times for the movements, and (c) comparing the total time required to the total time
available. For example, if for north -south traffic, the northbound traffic is 1,600 vehicles per hour, the southbound
traffic is 1,200 vehicles per hour, and the capacity of either direction is 3,200 vehicles per hour, then the northbound
traffic is critical and requires 1,600!3,200 or 50 percent of the signal time. If for the east -west traffic, 30 percent of
the signal time is required, then it can be seen that the ICU is 50 plus 30, or 80 percent. When left -turn phases
exist, they are incorporated into the analysis. The critical movements are usually the heavy left -turn movements
and the opposing through movements.
Level of service is used to descnU the quality of traffic flow. Levels of Service "A" to "C" operate quite well. Level
of Smr vice 'C" is typically the standard to which rural roads are defined, and Level of Service "D' is the standard
to which urban roadways are typically designed. Level of Service "F is the maximum volume a facility can
accommodate and will result in possible stoppages of momentary duration. Level of Service "F occurs when a
facility is overloaded and is characterized by stop - and -go traffic with stoppages of long duration. A description of
the various levels of traffic service appears below, along with the relationship between ICU and level of traffic
service.
The ICU calculation assumes that an intersection is signalized and that the signal is ideally timed Although
calculating ICU for an unsignalized intersection is invalid, the presumption is that a signal can be installed and the
calculation shows whether the geometrics are capable of accommodating the expected volume.
It is possible to have a ICU well below 100 percent, yet have severe traffic congestion. This would occur if one or
more movements is not getting sufficient time to satisfy its demand, and excess time exists on other movements.
This is an operating problem which should be remedied.
Capacity is often defined in terms of roadway width; however, standard lanes have approximately the same capacity
whether they are 11 or 14 feet wide. Data indicates a typical lane, whether a through lane or a left -turn lane, has
a capacity of approximately 1,700 vehicles per hour, with nearly all locations showing a capacity greater than 1,600
vehicles per hour per lane. This finding is published in the August, 1978 issue of rM Inu nal in the article entitled,
"Another Look at Signalized Intersection Capacity" by William Kunzman. For this study, a capacity of 1,600
vehicles per hour per lane, will be assumed for both through and left -turn lanes.
The yellow time can either be assumed to be completely used and no penalty applied, or it can be assumed to be
only partially usable. Total yellow time accounts for less than 18 percent of a cycle, and a penalty of up to 5 percent
is reasonable. On the other hand, during peak hour traffic operation, the yellow times are nearly completely used.
If there are no left -turn phases, the left -turn vehicles completely use the yellow time. If there are left -tuna phases,
the through traffic continues to enter the intersection on the yellow until just a split second before the red.
The ICU technique is an ideal tool to quantify existing as well as future intersection operation. The impact of
adding a lane can be quickly determined by examining the effect the lane has on the intersection capacity utilization.
Source: Basmadyan4)ame0, ft. (BDq, 1991
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The levels of service for the Unsigmlized Intersections are a
function of the intersection's reserve capacity or amount of
additional capacity ramaininq on the major street for use by
vehicles entering or leaving the major Street. The 192S Highway
Capacity Manual (RCM) describes the level of service criteria for
Unsignalized intersections as follows:
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delays will be euooumtered which might affect other traffic
movements in the intersection. This condition usually warrants
improvement to the intersection.
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low volume streets. The presently adopted City circulation system
i consists of Iocal streets, collector streets, secondary arterials, major
arterials, and freeways. There are a myriad of other categories or
names for the components of a circulation system. However, it
should be recognized that the classification is not as important as the
function to be fulfilled.
The functions of the above street categories are as follows:
• Local Streets principally provide vehicular, pedestrian, and
bicycle access to property abutting the public right -of -way
with movement of traffic acting only as a secondary function.
• Collector Streets are intended to serve as the intermediate
route to handle traffic between local streets and arterials. In
addition, collector streets provide access to abutting property.
• Major and Secondary Arterials function to connect traffic
from collectors to the major freeway system. They move
large volumes of automobiles, trucks and buses, and link the
principal elements within the City to other adjacent regions.
• Freeways are controlled access, high speed roadways with
grade separated interchanges intended to expedite movement
between distant areas in a metropolitan community or region.
The basic principles of network circulation, using these various
functional street types, is important because it establishes the
rationale by which the existing and recommended El Segundo
circulation system was evaluated, and by which new proposals should
be evaluated in the future. The variety of street types is designed for
a specific function to provide adequate service to the community.
In addition to the desired function within the circulation system, the
differing roadway classifications should be designed to carry differing
amounts of traffic volumes. The capacity of a specific roadway
section will be affected by a number of factors, including street
width, number of travel lanes, number of crossing arterials and
collectors, the number and type of signals, amount of parking, and
the number of driveways. Although the capacity on a given roadway
link will vary, daily capacities for each of the City's roadway
classifications listed, in Exhibit C -7, were determined to be
representative of roadway operating conditions in the City of El
Segundo. Therefore, these capacity estimates are presented for
general planning purposes and for use in traffic analysis throughout
the City.
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capacity of the roadway. Numbers indicate vehicles per day for roadway system planning.
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Future Conditions
Streets and Highways The Circulation Element goals and objectives presented later in this
Element, combined with the future traffic demand as indicated by the
Land Use Element, formed the basis for planning the future system
of streets in El Segundo.
El Segundo Street Cdassftations and Standards
The recommended street classifications and standards are illustrated
in Exhibit C -8 and described in the following paragraphs. These are
consistent with regional standards and classifications. For example,
the Los Angeles County Plan of Highways indicates a 100 -foot
right -of -way for a major highway. This would be equivalent to a
secondary arterial in the El Segundo Circulation Element.
Any street segment which is constructed to georrletrics that are
inconsistent with the geometrics shown on Exhibit C -8 for the
corresponding street classification is generally considered to be
substandard. When new roadways are constructed or existing
roadways are improved, the standards shown on Exhibit C -8 should
be used as a guide to ensure that adequate rights -of -way exist to
provide sufficient width of travel lanes, parking lanes, curbs,
sidewalks, and medians where appropriate. It should also be noted
that right -of -way may be needed beyond the standards shown in
Exhibit C -8 in special locations, such as approaches to major
intersections.
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Planning, design, and construction of freeways in California are
undertaken by Caltrans. As a result, they fall outside the jurisdiction
of a city. Nonetheless, the City played an important role in the
selection of the I -105 Freeway alignment, in determining the number
of lanes required to carry projected traffic loads, and in locating the
major interchanges along the freeway to serve the City street system.
Major Arterials
These facilities handle inter -city vehicular trips in the magnitude of
40,000 to 75,000 vehicles per day (vpd). They should be planned for
eight lanes of through traffic. In the majority of cases in El Segundo,
curb parking will be projibited during peak periods. Bicycle traffic
would travel wtih vehicular flow or be separated by a path behind the
curb. Raised medians to separate opposing flows would be necessary
and access controls, such as driveways and minor intersecting streets,
would be held to a minimum.
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Separate left -turn lanes at major signalized intersections would be
mandatory with double left -turn lanes the rule rather than the
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areas would be considered at locations indicating high turn volumes.
Secondary Arterials
These streets handle intra -city trips in the magnitude of 25,000 to
55,000 vpd and are not as continuous in length as major arterials. At
least six throughlanes should be provided to handle these needs along
with single or double left -tum lanes (the latter preferably) at major
signalized intersections. Curb parking would be prohibited during
peak periods. Bicycle traffic would have to use paths behind the
curb, separate bicycle lanes, or travel in the street with autos, trucks
and buses. Access to this arterial, and minor street intersections,
should be held to a minimum.
Collector Stream
Collector streets are anticipated to carry traffic volumes between
15,000 to 40,000 vpd and serve important internal functions within
the community. A collector street may have one throughlane per
direction; but more realistically, it should have a minimum of two
throughlanes (at least during peak periods). Curb parking can be
accommodated if abutting property owners have insufficient off -street
parking. The function of the collector, however, is to "collect"
vehicles from the local street system and transport them to the
arterial system as efficiently as possible.
Signalization of collector/local street intersections should be timed to
permit the majority of the traffic flow on the collector while allowing
local street access. Restriction of free flow along collectors due to
unwarranted STOP controls should be discouraged.
Local Streats
Cross sections of local streets vary with building practices, abutting
land uses, parking requirements, street trees, and outer considerations.
Where both sides of the street are served equally in residential areas,
the common right -of -way width for a local street is 60 feet with a
36 -foot pavement width.
In multi - family areas where there is more or less continuous parking
throughout the day and night, a minimum of 40 feet of pavement is
required to provide room for two moving lanes of traffic. In
commercial and industrial areas, a minimum pavement width of 40
feet is considered necessary. In industrial areas, consideration of the
predominant type of trucking, and whether or not maneuvering of
trailers must be provided, may require a pavement width of more
than 44 feet.
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When pavement widths exceed 40 feet on local streets, rights -of -way _
should be increased above 60 feet.. Each parkway width should be
12 feet, including landscaped area and sidewalk. Sidewalk width
should be 4 feet in residential areas and S feet in commercial or
industrial areas.
The overall system design of local streets can greatly affect traffic.
Unduly long streets build up traffic volumes and act as collectors.
Cross streets and intersections with acute angles are likely to
contribute to accidents. Good practice precludes carrying local
streets into arterials since such intersections create unnecessary
friction points and cause related congestion on the arterials. A far
better approach is to bring local streets into collectors which then
feed into arterials.
Future Travel In order to plan for the future travel conditions in El Segundo, traffic
Forecasts forecasts were developed for buildout of the City's Land Use Plan
as presented in the Land Use Element. The traffic forecasts
incorporated the type and density of future land uses within the City,
the location and potential interaction of various land use types, as
well as the characteristics and capacity of each of the City's
roadways.
Due to the fact that El Segundo is located in an urbanized area with
many jurisdictions and a variety of planners and decision makers,
planning for the City's future must incorporate projected activities in
the jurisdictions neighboring the City and in the region as a whole.
Therefore, projected traffic using the City's streets that would be
generated by land use changes outside the city was incorporated into
the analysis of buildout traffic conditions. In addition, regional
initiatives and activities due to air quality and congestion concerns,
are projected to have an impact on future travel patterns and traffic
conditions in the region. The effect of regional air quality and
congestion reduction activities was also considered and incorporated
into the analysis of future traffic conditions.
Projected Traffic Volumes on El Segundo Arterial Roadways
The projected future traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit C -9 for
each of the City's arterial roadways.
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Master Plan of Streets
The Master Plan of Streets has been developed to serve the buildout
traffic needs based upon the analysis conducted in conjunction with
the development of the General Plan. To determine the form of that
network, it was necessary to consider the existing street alignments,
constraints in the City, and the potential for new routes, all
predicated on the types of existing and future land uses and their
spatial relationships.
Exhibit C -10 represents the Master Plan of Streets that can best
accommodate the projected buildout traffic volumes. It assumes the
entire City will be developed according to the Land Use Element.
The network also represents the circulation system that will most
effectively and reasonably serve the circulation needs of the City.
Nash/Douglas One Way Couplet
Nash Street and Douglas Street currently operate as two -way
roadways throughout the City. Due to the opening of the I -105
Freeway and the planned ramp configurations, it is expected that a
significant amount of freeway - oriented traffic will be traveling north
and south on Nash and Douglas Streets. Due to the planned ramp
locations, an imbalance of traffic is expected on these two roadways.
Nash Street will carry predominantly southbound traffic from the
freeway into the City, and Douglas Street will carry predominantly
northbound traffic back to the freeway. In order to better serve the
projected traffic patterns, it is recommended that Nash and Douglas
Streets be converted to a one -way couplet from El Segundo
Boulevard to Imperial Highway, with Nash Street carrying
southbound traffic and Douglas carrying northbound traffic. The
one -way couplet is expected to provide improved movement of traffic
to and from the I -105 Freeway. In addition, this would allow
improved intersection operation along each roadway, due to the
reduction of conflicting vehicle movements. Further, right -of -way
and pavement width requirements may be reduced if one -way
operation is implemented It should be noted that proper ,design of
the transition from one -way to two -way operation needs to be
developed for the northern and southern end of the couplet.
Futures RedevelopumM of the Chevron Refinery
The current land uses and activities on the Chevron Refinery site are
expected to remain throughout the life of this General Plan and
Circulation Element. However, potential redevelopment of this site
will have a significant impact on all aspects of the City, including
circulation. Redevelopment of the Chevron site will require reeval-
uation and possibly an update of the General Plan and require reeval-
uation of the Circulation Element. The potential redevelopment of
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this site may require significant roadway system improvements
beyond those identified in the Master Plan of Streets. All future
roadways within the Chevron site should be planned and constructed
consistently with the City's Master Plan of Streets to ensure system
continuity and use of appropriate standards.
Closure of Hitlerest Street
Due to conflicts between the commercial and industrial through
traffic on Imperial Highway north of the City, and the local
residential traffic on Hillcrest Street south of Imperial Avenue,
residents in the area of Hillcrest Street and Imperial Avenue have
requested that Hillcrest Street be closed to vehicular traffic between
Imperial Avenue and Imperial Highway. Since this link currently
carries relatively low volumes of traffic, its closure is not expected
to have a significant impact on the City's circulation system. The
City Council has voted, with the support of the local residents, to
limit access to the intersection to only allow vehicular egress during
an emergency. It has been determined that it is appropriate for this
roadway link to be closed to vehicular traffic for reasons other than
circulation, and since there would be no significant adverse impacts
to the circulation system, it is recommended that this link be closed
and removed from the El Segundo street system.
Transportation System and Transportation Demand Management
It is recognized that there are physical limitations to the amount of
street width that can be provided. The buildout traffic projections in
many instances cannot be accommodated solely by conventional
roadway widening techniques. The use of Transportation System
Management (TSM) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
techniques (discussed later in the Circulation Element) to handle the
projected "person trips" in the area must also be considered.
Such TSM and TDM techniques should be considered both:
As a general augmentation to implementation of the Master
Plan of Streets and Highways generally; and
As an alternative to site specific Master Plan implementation
if it can be reasonably demonstrated that the TSM alternative
will have at least as great a mitigating impact, and the
property owner is willing to enter into a legally binding
agreement with the City to implement such TSM alternatives.
Truck Routes The residents and businesses of El Segundo rely heavily on trucks for
the efficient movement of goods in an economical and safe manner.
For this reason, the truck route system within and through the City
is an important aspect of the Circulation Element.
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The El Segundo Municipal Code officially authorizes the City
Council, by resolution, to designate truck routes on streets where
vehicles in excess of three tons may travel. Existing truck routes are
provided with appropriate sign posting to guide truck traffic through
the City. These routes are shown in Exhibit C -11.
Truck Route Considerations
Selection of a truck routing system necessitates the determination of
the impact of truck traffic on abutting land uses. There are land use
categories that benefit from heavy truck access. Among these are
industrial and commercial uses that require streets and alleys
accessible to their development. Industry has to be served by trucks
for deliveries of raw materials, the transfer of inventory, and the
out -flow of finished goods. Commercial land uses also require
access to trucks primarily for the transfer of inventory.
Conversely, there is a need to protect those land uses that are
adversely affected by heavy truck traffic. In El Segundo, these
include the single - family, two - family, and multi- family residential
uses in the northwestern portion of the City. Heavy truck traffic
within residential neighborhoods produce annoying and often
excessive levels of noise, fumes, vibrations, and unsightliness. Areas
in which schools, hospitals, churches, convalescent homes, and
mortuaries are located must also be considered.
Establishment of a truck route system must basically follow the
arterial street system. These routes must be located along those
arterials designed to accommodate large vehicle traffic, and must, at
the same time, seek to avoid fully developed residential areas where
there are close and reasonable alternatives. They should also
concentrate in areas of need such as the primary commercial and
industrial areas in the southwest and easternmost portions of the City.
The gross maximum weight restriction (6,000 pounds) in El Segundo
is consistent with the weight limit imposed by most cities for
non -truck route streets. The streets selected for the truck route
system must be designed to support loads in excess of this limitation.
Provisions must also be made for vehicles transporting hazardous
materials into and through the City along the truck route system.
Current Municipal Code sections in El Segundo adequately account
for such provisions.
Master Plan Truck Rowe System
Several changes are recommended for the City's Master Plan Truck
Route System, in order to better serve existing land uses and meet
the transport needs of future land uses as outlined in the Land Use
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Element. In addition, the truck route system should incorporate new
roadway facilities like the I -105 Freeway and the Nash/Douglas
one -way couplet.
The Master Plan Truck Route System is shown on Exhibit C -12. It
incorporates the following roadways as recommended additions to the
existing truck route system in El Segundo. They are listed as
follows:
Douglas Street from Imperial Highway to Rosecrans
Avenue
Nash Street from Imperial Highway to Rosecrans Avenue
when the street is extended
Grand Avenue from Sepulveda Boulevard to Aviation
Boulevard when the street is extended
Truck Loading Zones
There are presently narrow streets and alleys within some of the
industrial areas of the City that serve as impediments to truck
operation on the present street system. Current land uses and future
development require truck access in many of these areas. The City
needs to work toward widening the streets and alleys, eliminating the
impediments for truck operation from the City's street system. In
addition, the City should work toward implementing the appropriate
policies listed later in the Circulation Element in order to minimize
the truck access impediments wherever street widening is not
feasible.
Alternative Modes of Travel
Public Tnnsportatlon The automobile has traditionally been the primary method of
transportation in the Southern California region. However, changing
lifestyles, economic pressures and greater social and environmental
concerns have increased the need for alternatives to automobile
travel. Public transportation is one of the alternative modes of travel
that can possibly reduce the region's and the City's dependence on the
present auto - oriented transportation system.
In order for a transit system to attract users away from the
automobile, it must be as convenient and affordable as possible.
Compared to the convenience, flexibility, and privacy of travel by
car, transit travel is perceived to be less appealing, especially for
recreational purposes. Thus, for transit service to provide a viable
alternative to the automobile in the City of El Segundo, the City must
take an active role in planning and supporting the provision of
various transit opportunities.
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Existing Public Transit
The curfent transit service in El Segundo is provided by fixed bus
routes operated by the Southern California Rapid Transit District
(SCRTD) and a Dial -a -Ride service by the City of El Segundo. The
current fixed SCRTD bus routes operating within the City are shown
on Exhibit C -13.
Also depicted in Exhibit C -13, Routes 1, 2, and 3, is supplemental
peak period bus service designed specifically to serve commuters.
This Municipal Area Express, or MAX Transit Service, is funded
cooperatively by eight cities and Los Angeles County. It is a
directional bus service primarily provided for the workers in the El
Segundo area Buses run on three routes from residential areas to El
Segundo in the AM, and from El Segundo back to the residential
areas in the PM. This service, operated by the City of Torrance on
behalf of the multi- agency consortium, has been very successful to
the extent that the route from San Pedro frequently operates with
standing room only.
Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial-aRide)
In El Segundo, the City provides one twelve- passenger van that
operates on a "Dial -a Ride" basis in response to specific demand.
This service has been in operation since 1975. Residents phone for
appointments, with a door -to -door response time of approximately 10
minutes.
The service is currently funded by Proposition A funds. Dial -a -Ride
service is free to El Segundo residents and only operates within the
City limits. The van operates Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM.
Ridership levels have stabilized over the years to approximately 35
passengers per day (approximately. 11,000 passengers per year).
The predominant users of this service are senior citizens, accounting
for approximately 60 percent of the trips.
Considwing Public Transit Alter s ivies
Presently, the City's transit alternatives are limited primarily to
SCRTD, the MAX Transit System, the City of El Segundo
Dial -A -Ride, and Route 8 of the Torrance Transit System.
Public investment in transit services can be a viable means of
mitigating the effects of automobile usage while providing increased
mobility to all groups of citizens and employees. It must be
emphasized that transit bus service cannot substitute for all
automobile travel in the City, nor should it be intended to do so.
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The private automobile is an attractive means of travel for many
people, offering an unmatched advantage for certain types of trips.
Transit alternatives are only one component in the total transportation
system serving the City, yet certainly the most environmentally
respectful in the urban context.
Certain areas are more suitable for transit services than others. The
following conditions exist and overlap in the City and adjacent urban
areas and suggest that transit service would be appropriate within the
City:
• High population concentration of housing and/or employment
• Excess auto demand on present highway system
• Fragile residential environment
Raiff Rapid Transit
Rail rapid transit is currently not available in the El Segundo area.
The only rail transit service currently operating in the region, beyond
AMTRAK, is the Metro Blue Line. The Blue Line currently
provides rail service at twenty-two (22) stations between downtown
Los Angeles and downtown Long Beach. El Segundo transit riders
are provided access to the Blue Line via three SCRTD bus routes,
Route 120 (Imperial Highway), Route 124 (El Segundo Boulevard),
and Route 125 (Rosecrans Avenue).
The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) is
planning several additional rail transit lines in Los Angeles County
as a result of the passage of Proposition A. The 300 -mile Metro Rail
Plan entails the development of rail service in various corridors
throughout the urbanized area of the County. The Metro Green Line
is currently under construction, and completion is expected in 1994-
It will provide light rail service along the I -105 Freeway from
Norwalk to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). Through transfer to the
Blue Line, it will provide El Segundo with rail service to downtown
Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The Green Line will include a 2.9 -mile extension running from the
I -105 Freeway south through El Segundo (currently under
construction). The line will be elevated through most of the City,
and follows the alignment shown in Exhibit C -14. Service will be
provided seven days a week from 5:30 AM to 1:30 AM with
6- minute headways during the peak and 20- minute headways during
the off -peak. Parking will be provided at the Douglas and Compton
stations. Connecting bus or shuttle service will be available at all
stations.
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Implementation of the Metro Green Line will provide the eastern
portion of the City with direct rail service. The service should attract
Cw some commuters and visitors away from the automobile and thus,
positively impact the roadway system within the City. Projected
impacts and usage of the Metro Green Line service were incorporated
into the analysis and development of the Circulation Element.
To ensure that the Metro Green Line is integrated into the City's
circulation system, and City activities in general, consideration of the
rail line should be incorporated into all aspects of City planning
activities and the development review process. This is particularly
important in the vicinity of the rail line stations. In addition, the
pedestrian and bicycle circulation system must be designed to allow
convenient access to each of the stations. Further, the City should
monitor the LACTC and RCC and incorporate all Metro Rail
planning and development into the City's planning process.
Palk- and4tide
"Park - and -ride" facilities provide an interface between the private
automobile and public transit/mass transit. Park- and -ride facilities
enable the public to access the transit system by driving to a
park -and -ride facility, parking the car, then riding the transit system
to complete the trip. When the location of a park -and -ride facility
is coupled with highly efficient fixed transit service and an adequate
4 collection and distribution service at the commercial end of the trip,
this concept is an integral part of public transportation.
There are no existing park -and -ride facilities within El Segundo.
Their inclusion in the public transportation system should be
considered. Many of the large employers in the area have extensive
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plans which would
benefit from the establishment of park -and -ride locations outside of
El Segundo. This would allow the collection of large numbers of
their employees in vans and carpools for transport to their
employment center within the City.
Locations within El Segundo that can serve as a starting point for
public transportation trips to locations outside of the area should be
explored. At present, the most likely locations for park -and -ride
facilities would be adjacent to the I -105 Freeway. Locations near the
I-405 Freeway interchanges, while outside the City of El Segundo
limits, could serve park -and -ride users, as well.
Bicycle Facilities The bicycle is increasing in popularity as a mode of transportation for
commuter travel as well as for recreation. This is due to the growing
cost of motor vehicle operation, the significantly shorter
C., portal -to- portal time when bikes are used on short trips, the
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increasing awareness and desire of travelers to utilize clean -air travel
methods, and the acceptance of the bicycle for personal health,
exercise, and increased mobility. There is a need to meet the
growing demand for safe places to ride bicycles, both for recreation
and commuter activities.
For many years, roadway facilities have been built exclusively to
meet the needs of the motorized vehicle, resulting in street
geometrics, lane widths, and intersections that have not been
designed for bicyclist concerns. Bicycle safety is jeopardized due to
bike /auto and bikelpedestrian confrontation on the street, and the lack
of space given to bicycle movement. Conflicts between bicycles and
pedestrians at intersections and on sidewalks results in the need to
separate these three modes, wherever possible, to provide a safer and
more efficient operational environment for each.
Definitions
To clarify any discussion on bicycles, a distinction must be made
between the type of bicycle facilities in use. The following
definitions (recognized Statewide) are identified below, and used
throughout the Circulation Element:
Bicycle Path - Class I
This facility is a special path for exclusive use of bicycles which
is separated from the motor vehicle traffic by space or a physical
barrier.
Bicycle Lane - Class II
A bicycle facility where a portion of the paved area is marked
especially as a lane for use of bicycles. It is identified by
BIKELANE signing, pavement marking and lane line markings.
Usually, special ordinances are necessary to legally define the
area's exclusive use of bicycle traffic and to exclude mopeds and
infringement by motor vehicles.
Bicycle Route - Class III
A bicycleway designated within a public right -of -way. The
purpose of the bike route is primarily that of transportation,
allowing the bicyclist to travel from one point in the City to
another. A "shared bicycle route" is a street identified as a
bicycle facility by BIKE ROUTE signing only. No special
markings on the pavement are provided.
E>asting Bicycle Rosba Sysbnn
The existing system of bicycle facilities in the vicinity of El Segundo
currently is limited to bicycle paths (Class I) along Imperial
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Highway, along the beach (Los Angeles County implementation), and
portions of Grand Avenue approaching the beach.
Bicycle Route Guidelines and Standards
Implementation of any bicycle route facility, as designated on the
Bicycle Master Plan, would be subject to applicable design standards
and guidelines. The State of California has prepared and approved
"Standards and Guidelines for the Implementation and Design of
Bicycle Facilities." The evolution of design concepts for this mode
of transportation continues today, but the basic conclusions and basis
for design remain with the State Guidelines. The principle bicycle
design areas that should be adhered to include:
• Minimum widths (8 -foot minimum for two -way path; 5 -foot
minimum for one -way)
• Signing and striping of routes, lanes, and paths
• Design speed
• Horizontal alignment; i.e., curvature and super - elevation of
paths
• Stopping sight distance
• Grades, length of crest vertical curves
• Adequate structural section
• Treatment of bicyclist at intersections
• Treatment when passing over at -grade railroad crossings,
_ drainage grates, manhole covers, and driveway access
points
Maser Plan of Bicycle Routes
The need to link the City with a system of bicycle facilities led to the
development of a Master Plan of Bicycle Routes included in the 1975
General Plan. The 1975 Plan was reviewed and updated to reflect
progress and implementation of the identified routes, to be consistent
with the bicycle- related goals and objectives of the 1992 Circulation
Element, and to provide improved interaction between the bike
system and other modes of travel, such as the Metro Green Line rail
service. The recommended Master Plan of Bicycle Routes includes
existing routes, and routes that are, or could be, developed into major
bicycle - carrying corridors. The updated Master Plan of Bicycle
Routes is shown on Exhibit C -15.
Hillcrest StnW Bicycle Connection
The proposed closure of Hillcrest Street, discussed previously,
involves the roadway section from Imperial Highway to Imperial
Avenue. This section of roadway serves as the link between the
bicycle path on Imperial Highway west of Hillcrest Street and the
proposed bicycle facility on Imperial Avenue east of Hillcrest Street
as shown on Exhibit C -15. As the closure of Hillcrest Street is
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implemented, the City should ensure that the connection between the
Imperial Highway and Imperial Avenue bicycle facilities is
maintained. This should be done via the Hillcrest Street right -of -way
or any appropriate alternate route.
Pedestrian ClmulaUon The pedestrian is an integral part of the circulation system and
requires appropriate attention in the Circulation Element. The
sidewalk is an area of refuge that represents a convenient and safe
route for pedestrian transport.
The high percentage of elderly residential population in El Segundo,
coupled with mid -day walkers for shopping trips and jogging,
necessitate the establishment of a pedestrian circulation system that
will support and encourage walking as a mode of transportation.
The El Segundo Municipal Code Section on "Street and Sidewalks"
does not address the issue of sidewalk design nor the policies for
sidewalk implementation. The City Department of Public Works,
however, has prepared Standard Plans and Specifications for the
installation of sidewalks. The primary criteria is minimum width of
sidewalk on new installation which is standard at 4 feet for
residential streets. Sidewalks in commercial areas should be a
minimum of 8 feet wide. The only exception is the case where the
distance from face of curb to property line is 5 feet. The sidewalk
minimum requirement then becomes 4 feet, 6 inches.
Installation of sidewalks is mandatory with all new improvements in
the City. Existing locations that do not have sidewalks can only
require implementation on an assessment district basis; i.e., petition
from the homeowners with City installation and cost of the sidewalk
distributed to each homeowner on the basis of their street frontage.
The City has pursued sidewalk installation on the basis of the 19I1
Act. This Act allows installation of a sidewalk by an agency in all
blocks where over 50 percent of the block has existing sidewalk.
Protest from the citizens can be made to nullify installation under this
Act with the final decision resting with the City Council. The City
of El Segundo in the past has used this Act to install sidewalks to
"close the gaps" in many of the residential areas.
It is necessary to keep the sidewalk area free of obstructions to allow
for the free flow of pedestrians. When there is a need to place
certain obstructions, i.e., traffic signal poles, they should be designed
to present the least interference to pedestrians.
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In the areas of new planned development, the separation of
pedestrians from autos must be considered. Utilizing pedestrian
overpasses between buildings is one method of accomplishing this.
The removal of the pedestrian from at-grade crossings significantly
improves signal timing conditions, thus improving traffic flows.
The City is currently evaluating a program to develop a pedestrian
system in the northeast quadrant of the City, that would allow
pedestrians to cross the heavily traveled arterials, while avoiding
conflicts with the vehicular traffic. Several new developments have
already agreed to participate and support this program.
Transportation System Transportation System Management (TSM) and Transportation
and Demand Demand Management (TDM) techniques are cost- effective methods
Management of improving traffic conditions. Roadway system expansion alone
will not be enough to serve all projected circulation needs within the
City of El Segundo. TSM and TDM techniques will have to be
incorporated as an integral part of the City's package of transportation
services provided in the future. The City currently has an ordinance
in place, Ordinance No. 1077, Code Sections 20.55 and 20.56, which
could serve this function, but they will need to be improved and
strengthened where appropriate, and should be applied consistently
to development throughout the City.
Tansportstion Systwn Managwnent (TSM)
Transportation System Management (TSM) techniques are generally
low cost methods relative to capital improvements. They involve
changes to the existing system that permit improvements in operation.
Caltrans defines TSM projects as "those projects designed to increase
the number of person trips which can be carried on the system
without significantly increasing the design capacity or the number of
through lanes."
The City should evaluate a variety of TSM techniques and implement
those that are deemed appropriate. Suggested TSM programs for
consideration should include but are not limited to:
• Auxiliary lanes, such as acceleration and deceleration lanes
• Intersection improvements including addition of turn lanes,
channelization, and implementation of signal coordination
system
• Restriction of peak hour parking
• Commuter Information Systems, such as changeable message
signs, highway advisory radio, computer bulletin boards,
telephone call- in systems, and related links with other city or
state traffic operations centers
• Improvements designed to assist traffic flow related to transit
.. vehicles, such as bus turnouts and signal preemption systems
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs are geared
toward reducing the number of vehicle trips wishing to use the
circulation system. TDM techniques can be an effective tool in
reducing air pollution, as well as traffic congestion. In fact, the
Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
through Regulation XV, has required TDM plans and programs
throughout the region for companies of 100 or more employees. This
includes many of the businesses and a significant portion of the
workers located within El Segundo. The City should encourage and
assist all the businesses in El Segundo to plan and maintain TDM
programs. This should be done directly or through cooperation with
and support of the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA).
Potential TDM programs and techniques should include but are not
limited to:
• FIexible work schedules to reduce demand during the peak
commuting periods
• Carpooling and vanpooling
• Employer subsidized transit passes
• Provision of bike storage areas and showers
• Telecommuting, such as working at home through telephone,
computer modem and FAX machine use
• Provision of bike access and storage facilities at future Metro
Green Line stations to encourage intemodal bike/rail use,
reducing auto use and the need for parking at the stations
Transportation The City of El Segundo is located in one of the fastest developing
Systems Interface urban centers in the nation. The proximity to Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX), active railroad lines (AT & SF, SPRR),
and a major street and freeway network, dictates the need for close
interface between transportation modes and systems other than the
automobile.
Los Angebs International Airport (LAX)
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is adjacent to the City
on the north. This includes the West Imperial Terminal and Imperial
Cargo Complex which are located on Imperial Highway. El
Segundo's proximity to the airport provides the residents and
businesses within the City with very convenient access to air
services. In addition, the El Segundo economy benefits in many
ways due to the airport - related activities. For instance, the City's
hotels benefit substantially from their proximity to the airport. In
addition, there are businesses like air freight companies which choose
to locate within the City solely because of the convenient airport
access.
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The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) encompasses a total of
�- almost 3,500 acres. Approximately 1,257 acres of the property are
utilized for landing, takeoff, and ground maneuvering. The
remaining acreage is used for the terminal complex, automobile
parking facilities, airline maintenance facilities, fuel storage systems,
industrial purposes, air cargo complex, and related facilities. Some
land has not yet been devoted to specific airport uses, including those
acquired because of noise impact.
Annual passenger demand at LAX has risen steadily from 22 million
in 1972 to 26 million in 1976 and 32.7 million in 1981. Preliminary
numbers for 1990 indicate annual passenger demand of 49.8 million.
A Central Terminal Area (CTA) serves scheduled airline operations,
while the West Imperial Terminal, located along the southern
boundary of the airport, services charter flights and other
non - scheduled operations. The Central Terminal Area is situated at
the hub of the runways with passenger boarding facilities located in
satellite buildings around its periphery. Inward from the satellites,
and linked by underground passageways, are their respective ticketing
buildings. These front on World Way, the main inner loop street
serving all ,terminals. Within the loop itself is central parking, the
airport administration and control tower building, the airport theme
building with an elevated restaurant, and other facilities.
Air freight operations are presently concentrated east of the Central
Terminal Area (CTA) serving slightly over a million pounds of
freight in 1990. This area is served by both Century and Aviation
Boulevards.
Extensive parking facilities are provided for the public, employees,
and car rental firms. About half of the passenger parking spaces are
located within the loop formed by World Way. The balance is
located on the perimeter of the airport. The outlying spaces are
lower priced and served by free buses to the CTA. Total parking
spaces number approximately 24,000.
Circulation within and around the LAX is by automobile, bus, and
parking lot trams. For the general public, surface traffic circulation
between major facilities is on public streets.
Ground access to LAX is predominantly by means of motor vehicles
using the street and highway system. The I-405 Freeway is aligned
in a north /south direction easterly of the airport. It is the only
freeway that presently comes close to the airport. The major access
route from the freeway to the CTA is Century Boulevard, a major
cast/west thoroughfare. Alternative access routes are Imperial
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Highway and Lincoln Boulevard. In a north /south direction,
Sepulveda Boulevard leads directly to the CTA via an interchange at
Century Boulevard. Aviation Boulevard leads to the existing cargo
facilities and the new Imperial Cargo Complex located just north of
Imperial Highway. The west end of the airport is served via City of
Los Angeles streets, Vista Del Mar, and Pershing Drive. Pershing
Drive terminates at Imperial Highway on the south and allows
east/west flow into and out of the area. Vista Del Mar continues
northerly into the Marina Del Rey/Westchester area To the south,
it serves the Manhattan and Hermosa Beach communities.
The I -105 Freeway, currently under construction, is expected to open
by 1994. It will provide access from Norwalk, Downey, and other
cities east of LAX. The new freeway will provide access directly to
the airport via Sepulveda Boulevard at Imperial Highway. Through
interchanges with the I405, I -110, I -710, and I -605 Freeways, the
new I -105 Freeway will provide most of the region with more direct
airport access.
The planned Metro Green Line extension to the airport will provide
direct rail service to the airport. When the Metro Rail system is
completed, this extension will provide a good portion of the
urbanized part of Los Angeles County with an alternative mode of
access to LAX. This should have a positive effect on operating
conditions on many of the roadways near the airport.
Projected Growth in Air Traft
LAX currently serves approximately 50 million annual passengers
(MAP). The airport's current level of air traffic is expected to grow
to 65 MAP within the time frame of the El Segundo Circulation
Element or by buildout of the General Plan. In addition, there will
be a corresponding increase in fueling, airline maintenance, and other
related activities. The projected growth in air traffic will generate a
corresponding growth in surface traffic due to the added air travelers
getting to and from the airport, and increase support activities. The
growth in airport-bound surface traffic is expected to significantly
impact the City's circulation system. The estimates of airport growth -
related surface traffic were obtained from the Los An¢eIes
International Ai ort Area Traffic Study (Robert Crommalin &
Associates, Inc., 1991).
The increased airport traffic can be anticipated to utilize several of
the City's streets to access the airport area The increased congestion,
reduced street capacity, and necessary street expansions due to
increased airport activities has been taken into consideration in the
development of the Circulation Element. The truck route system
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discussed in the previous section also includes the potential travel
patterns of cargo vehicles to and from the airport area.
Due to the interrelationship of the City's economy and circulation
system to the activity at LAX, the City must monitor future plans and
development at the airport. The City must also ensure that airport
plans and development are incorporated into all aspects of the City's
planning process.
Railroad FreigM Coasidwations
The City of El Segundo has several railroad lines that are actively
used for freight transport and are shown on Exhibit C -16. Most
prominently located in the southeast portion of the City are the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the Southern Pacific
Railroad. These rail lines do not provide public transportation
service.
There are twenty -one at -grade crossings of railroad lines with arterial
roadways within the City of El Segundo. The crossing of freight
trains disrupts vehicular traffic on the City's streets considerably,
contributing to delay and congestion.
Two major grade separations of the AT & SF railroad span El
Segundo Boulevard and ROSCCranS Avenue. The former crossing
occurs immediately west of Aviation Boulevard while the latter
separation diagonally crosses the intersection of Aviation/Rosecrans.
The El Segundo /Aviation railroad crossing has a middle support due
to the long span across the west leg of the intersection. While the
grade separation eliminated railroadlauto conflicts, its position over
the road and its supports preclude roadway widening unless a large
cost is incurred
Likewise, the diagonal orientation of the separation across Rosecrans
Avenue at Aviation Boulevard precludes widening of either street.
The proximity of the railroad approach embankment necessitates
railroad relocation or an extremely long span if major widening were
to occur.
The grade separation of the highway and rail facilities allows both to
operate more safely and efficiently. Grade separation at additional
rail crossings within the City should be analyzed and encouraged.
However, the necessary structures should be configured to allow
future alterations or expansions of both the highway and rail link
without necessitating reconstruction.
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Port Considerations
The City of El Segundo does not have a deep water port nor any
small craft harbors along its jurisdictional boundary. Chevron does
have a marine terminal to moor offshore for the loading and
unloading of its large oil tankers.
The marine terminal is located in the Santa Monica Bay, and consists
of three (3) berths that are comprised of mooring buoys permanently
anchored to the ocean floor. Each of the three berths has a transfer
pipeline to the refinery shore facilities for discharge and loading of
crude oil and refined products.
Chevron currently has no plans for expansion of the operations, nor
to increase capacity through the use of supertankers.
Small Craft Harbors
While the Countywide demand for small craft harbors continues to
grow, there are no plans for harbor facilities within the El Segundo
jurisdiction. Marina Del Rey, the world's largest man -made harbor,
lies to the north of El Segundo, while Kings Harbor in Redondo
Beach provides berthing and mooring capacity to the south.
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Circulation goals, objectives, and policies are presented as part of the
Circulation Element for the City of El Segundo to guide policy
makers and City staff in the planning and provision of the City's
circulation system. The goals, objectives, and policies were
developed through consideration of existing circulation issues,
projected circulation needs associated with the Land Use Element,
growth outside of the City, and the interests of the residents and
businesses of El Segundo. Each of the goals identifies the general
direction for the City's circulation system. The objectives outline
more specific circulation guidelines for the City's decision makers
and staff to work toward. The implementation policies are
recommended actions or policies that will assist the City in achieving
the identified goals and objectives.
Goal C1: Provision for a Safe, Convenient, and Cost Effective
Circulation System
Provide a safe, convenient, and cost - effective circulation system
to serve the present and future circulation needs of the El
Segundo community.
Objective C1 -1 Provide a roadway system that accommodates the City's existing and
projected land use and circulation needs.
Policy C14.1
Develop citywide traffic model for purposes of evaluating project -
related and external traffic impacts on the City circulation system.
Policy C14.2
Aggressively pursue implementation of all Circulation Element
policies such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and
maintained at acceptable levels of service.
Policy C14.3
Provide adequate roadway capacity on all Circulation Plan roadways.
Policy C1 4A
Construct missing roadway links to complete the roadway system
designated in the Circulation Element as warranted by roadway
operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or "F."
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Policy C14.5
Upgrade roadways to full Circulation Element standards as designated
in the General Plan as warranted by roadway operating conditions of
Level of Service "E" or "F."
Polity C14.6
Provide adequate intersection capacity to the extent possible on
Major, Secondary, and Collector Arterials to prevent diversion of
through traffic into local residential streets.
Polity C14.7
Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient
and safe access to the major regional transportation facilities.
Policy C14.11
Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient
and safe access for emergency vehicles.
Policy C14.9
Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the
Circulation Plan and link with existing roadways within the City such
that efficient operation of the circulation system is maintained at an
operating Level of Service of "D" or better.
Policy C14.10
Ensure that the transition from any Master Plan roadway to a second
Master Plan roadway at a higher classification operates safely and
efficiently, incorporating the appropriate intersection configuration
and any turn lanes that are necessary.
Policy C14.11
Convert Nash Street and Douglas Street from two -way roadway
operation to a one -way couplet from El Segundo Boulevard to
Imperial Highway, incorporating proper transition from one -way to
two -way traffic on both ends of the couplet and accommodating
proper access to the freeway on -ramps south of Imperial.
Policy C14.12
Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program, to ensure the
availability of data needed to identify circulation problems and to
evaluate potential improvements. The 1988 count data should be
used to represent "worst - case" baseline data until new counts surpass
the 1999 traffic levels.
Policy C14.13
Require a full evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with
proposed new developments prior to project approval. Further,
require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior
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to, or in conjunction with, project development. Mitigation measures
shallbe provided by or paid for by the project developer.
Policy C1 -1.14
Within one year after adoption of the General Plan, the City shall
initiate development of a Downtown traffic mitigation plan designed
to mitigate impacts associated with development at FAR 1.0.
Policy 014.15
Pursue and protect adequate right -of -way to accommodate future
circulation system improvements.
Policy C7 1.16
Encourage the widening of substandard streets and alleys to meet
City standards wherever feasible.
Policy C7 1.1T
Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide
adequate vehicular traffic movements on streets and through
intersections by means of synchronized signalization.
Policy C14.19
Future developments should be reviewed to ensure uniformity of
street naming and avoidance of name duplication or name
inconsistencies on a continuous link.
Policy L-14.19
Monitor the impacts of the I -105 Freeway on local El Segundo
streets. If it is determined that freeway traffic is using local streets
like California Street as a short cut through the City, evaluate
potential mitigations.
Objective C1-2 Provide a circulation system consistent with current and future
engineering standards to ensure the safety of the residents, workers,
and visitors of El Segundo.
Policy C1 i1
Develop and maintain a circulation system which shall include a
functional hierarchy and classification system of arterial highways
that will correlate capacity and service function to specific road
design and land use requirements.
Objective C1-3 Ensure that the City's Master Plan Truck Route System efficiently
serves the shipping needs of the commercial and industrial land uses
in El Segundo while balancing potential conflicts with residential and
recreational land uses throughout the City.
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Policy 01,3.1
Ensure that the City's designated truck routes provide efficient access
to and from the I -105 Freeway.
Policy 0142
Ensure that the development review process incorporates
consideration of off -street commercial loading requirements for all
new projects.
Policy C14"
All new construction on streets or corridors that are designated truck
routes should have a Traffic index calculation as stated by the State
Department of Transportation in order to provide a roadway structural
section that will accommodate the projected truck volumes and
weights.
Policy C1-3A
Prohibit parking within the public right -of -way on either side of most
two -way alleys. Parking on one side of a one -way alley could be
allowed if the alley width is a minimum of 19 feet.
Policy Cl -3.'Jr
Ensure that the trucks from the cargo facility north of Imperial
Highway at Main Street stay on the City truck route system and do
not travel along Main Street.
Goal C2: Provisions for Alternative Modes of Transportation
Provide a circulation system that incorporates alternatives to the
single- occupant vehicle, to create a balance among travel modes
based on travel needs, costs, social values, user acceptance, and
air quality considerations.
Objective C24 Provide a pedestrian circulation system to support and encourage
walking as a safe and convenient travel mode within the City's
circulation system.
Policy 021.1
Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the
Green Line stations to encourage and attract internodal transit/
walking trips.
Policy 0212
Develop a citywide system of pedestrian walkways, alleviating the
conflict between pedestrians, autos, and bicyclists throughout the
City. t
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Policy C2 -1.3
Encourage new developments in the City to participate in the
development of the citywide system of pedestrian walkways and
require participation funded by the project developer where
appropriate.
Policy C2 4A
Ensure the installation of sidewalks on all future arterial widening or
new construction projects, to establish a continuous and convenient
Iink for pedestrians.
Policy 021.5
Encourage the continued use of the 1911 Act to provide missing
sidewalk sections where applicable in residential and commercial
areas.
Policy 021.6
Encourage shopping areas to design their facilities for ease of
pedestrian access.
Policy 021.7
Closely monitor design practices to ensure a clear pedestrian walking
area by minimizing obstructions, especially in the vicinity of
intersections.
C. Objective C2 -2 Provide a bikeway system throughout the City to support and
encourage the use of the bicycle as a safe and convenient travel
mode within the City's circulation system.
Policy C2 2.1
Implement the recommendations on the Bicycle Master Plan
contained in the Circulation Element, as the availability arises; i.e.,
through development, private grants, signing of shared routes.
Policy C2-2.2
Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists to
park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes change
facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination.
Policy C2-L3
Develop off - street bicycle paths in corridors where appropriate
throughout the City.
Policy 02-2.4
Encourage the use of bicycles for trips to and from elementary and
high schools in the area as well as parks, libraries, and other public
facilities.
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Policy 02-2.3
Continue coordination of bicycle route planning and implementation
with adjacent jurisdictions and regional agencies.
Policy C2 L6
Encourage design of new streets with the potential for Class I or
Class II bicycle routes that separate the automobile, bicycle, and
pedestrian to the maximum extent feasible.
Policy C2-L7
Ensure that when Hillcrest Street is closed to allow emergency
vehicular access only, that the link in the Master Plan of Bicycle
Routes is maintained, via the Hillcrest Street right -of -way or any
appropriate alternative route.
Policy C2-2.S
Evaluate bikeway system links with the Green Line rail stations and
improve access wherever feasible.
Objective C2-3 Ensure the provision of a safe and efficient transit system that will
offer the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo a viable
alternative to tl:e automobile.
Porky C2-.1 /
Work closely with the Southern Califomia Rapid Transit District
(SCRTD), the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission
(LACTC), the Rail Construction Corporation (RCC), Torrance
Municipal Bus Lines, the El Segundo Employers Association
(ESEA), and private businesses to expand and improve the public
transit service within and adjacent to the City.
Policy C242
Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all
related elements of City planning.
Policy C2-"
Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the
Green Line stations to encourage and attract internodal transit/
walking trips.
Policy C2-3A
Evaluate and implement feeder bus service through the City where
appropriate. Feeder bus service could potentially take commuters
from the fixed transit services (rail and bus) in the eastern portion of
the City to the industrial and commercial areas to the west. In
addition, midday shuttling of workers east of Sepulveda Boulevard
to the Downtown retail area should also be considered. �.
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Policy C2 -3.5
Pursue potential Proposition A and Proposition C funds for bus
transit shelters, signing, advertising, and bus turnouts to encourage
bus ridership.
Policy C2-&S
Continue the Dial -a -Ride operation and City subsidy to serve all
residents of El Segundo, especially the elderly and handicapped.
Porky C2-3.7
Explore the feasibility of using excess government right -of -way,
purchased property, or land use arrangements for multiple use of
existing facilities, in order to establish or construct park - and -ride
services of benefit to El Segundo residents and employees.
Policy C24A
Encourage the implementation of park -and -ride facilities proximate
to the I-405 and I -105 Freeways for shuttle service into El Segundo.
Policy C24 9
Investigate all LACTC programs which may be beneficial to the City.
Policy C2 -3.10
Encourage the LACTC and SCRTD to provide bike storage facilities
// at the Green Line rail stations.
Objective C2-4 Ensure the use of Transportation System Management (TSM)
measures throughout the City, to ensure that the City's circulation
system is as efficient and cost effective as possible.
Policy 024.1
Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program to ensure the
availability of data needed to identify necessary operational
improvements to the roadway system.
Policy 0242
Continue to increase operational efficiencies of the transportation
system by implementing all appropriate Transportation System
Management (TSM) measures, including but not limited to improving
design standards, upgrading and coordination of traffic control
devices, controlling on- street parking, and using sophisticated
electronic control methods to supervise the flow of traffic.
Objective C2-5 Ensure the use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
measures throughout the City, where appropriate, to discourage the
single - occupant vehicle, particularly during the peak hours. In
addition, ensure that any developments that are approved based on
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TDM plans incorporate monitoring and enforcement of TDM targets
as part of those plans. ( -
Policy C2-Ll
Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policies are
considered during the evaluation of new developments within the
City, including but not limited to ridesharing, carpooling and
vanpooling, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car /vanpool
preferential parking.
Policy 02462
Coordinate activities with neighboring jurisdictions and the El
Segundo Employers Association (ESEA) to optimize the effectiveness
of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities.
Policy 0246.3
Encourage the provision of preferential parking for high occupancy
vehicles wherever possible.
Goal C3: Development of Circulation Policies that are
Consistent with other City Policies
Develop a balanced General Plan, coordinating the Circulation
Element with all other Mements, enswing that the Qty's decision
making and planning activities are consistent among all City
departments.
Objective C34 Ensure that potential circulation system impacts are considered when
the City's decision makers and staff are evaluating land use changes.
Policy 03-1.1
Require all new development to mitigate project - related impacts on
the existing and future circulation system such that all Master Plan
roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels of service
through implementation of all applicable Circulation Element
policies. Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the
project developer.
Policy 0342
Encourage development projects that effectively integrate major
transportation facilities with land use planning and the surrounding
environment. These joint uses will obtain economic and aesthetic
benefits of coordinated design, achieve land conservation in
space -short urban areas of El Segundo, and maintain neighborhood
continuity in built -up areas affected by future major transportation
routes.
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4. Circulation Element
Policy 034.3
Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all
related elements of City planning.
Policy 034.4
Planning principles and Circulation Element goals, objectives, and
policies should apply consistently to all land uses in the City.
Policy 034.3
Require a full evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with
proposed new developments prior to project approval. Further,
require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior
to, or in conjunction with, project development. Mitigation measures
shall be provided by or paid for by the project developer.
Policy 034.6
The City shall require submittal and implementation of a
Transportation Management Plan (TMT) for all projects within the
Urban Mixed -Use area, and shall encourage a TMP for all projects
within the northeast quadrant.
Policy 034.7
Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access for
new development projects through the site plan review process.
-, Policy C34.9
Ensure that the driveway stacking distance for multi - family housing
is evaluated during the development review process.
Objective C3-2 Ensure the consideration of the impacts of land use decisions on the
City's parking situation.
Policy 03-21
Ensure the provision of sufficient on -site parking in all new
development.
Policy C3-2.2
Ensure that the City's parking codes and zoning ordinances are kept
up -to -date.
Goal C4: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional
Regulations
Ensure that the City of FJ Segundo remains in compliance with all
Federal, State, and Regional regulations, remains consistent with the
plans of neighboring jurisdictions and thus remains eligible for all
potential transportation improvement programs.
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4. Circulation Element
Objective C4-1 Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with State, County, and
regional planning agencies responsible for maintaining and
implementing the Circulation Element to ensure an orderly and
consistent development of the entire South Bay region.
Policy 04-1.1
The City will actively participate in various committees and other
planning forums associated with County, Regional, and State
Congestion Management Programs.
Policy 04-12
Ensure that the City remains in compliance with the County,
Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs (CMP)
through the development of appropriate City programs and traffic
impact analyses of new projects impacting the CMP routes of
Sepulveda Boulevard, the I -105 Freeway, and the I -405 Freeway.
Policy 04-1.3
The City will investigate and evaluate the feasibility and merits of
adding more routes, that are impacted by external traffic sources, to
the County CAV highway system.
Objective C4-2 Ensure that the City's circulation system is consistent with those of
neighboring jurisdictions.
Policy C4 2.1
Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the
Circulation Element, and link with existing roadways in neighboring
jurisdictions to allow efficient access into and out of the City.
Policy C4-2.2
Adjacent local agencies' plans should be carefully assessed to ensure
compatibility across political boundaries. This does not imply that
such compatibility is a requirement for adoption of the Circulation
Element
Polity C4-L3
Monitor and incorporate planning and development of Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) into all aspects of the City's planning.
Polley C4-2A
Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide
adequate vehicular traffic movements on streets and through
intersections by means of synchronized signalization.
Objective C4-3 Establish the City's short-term (5 -year) Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) consistent with the Circulation Element and the entire General
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Plan, and ensure that the CIP incorporates adequate funding for the
City's circulation needs.
Policy 04-3.1
Identify and evaluate potential revenue sources for financing
circulation system development and improvement projects.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... ............................1 -1
A. State Policy and Authorization .......................................... ............................1 -1
B. Organization of the Housing Element ............................. ............................... 1-3
C. Relationship to Othm6General Plan Elements .................. ......................,,....1 -5
D. Public Participatio4 ........................................................... ............................1 -5
E. Sources of Information .............................................................. .................... 1 -6
2. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT .......................................... ............................... 2 -1
A. Population .......................................................................... ............................2 -1
B. Household Characteristics ................................................. ............................2 -9
C. Housing Stock Characteristics ...................................... ............................... 2 -21
D. Regional Housing Needs .............................................. ............................... 2 -29
( E. Housing in the Coastal Zone ......................................... ............................... 2 -29
3. SLMMARY OF HOUSING NEED ........................................... ............................... 3-1
4. HOUSING CONSTRAINTS ..................................:................... ............................... 4-1
A. Market Constraints .......................................................... ............................... 4-1
B. Governmental Constraints .............................................. ............................... 4-4
C. Environmental Constraints ......................... ............................... 414
5. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES .............................. ............................... 5 -1
A. Availability of Sites for Housing ................... ............................... 5 -1
B. Opportunities for Energy Conservation .......... ............................... 5-4
6. , HOUSING PLAN ............................................ ............................... 6-1
A. Goals and Policies .................................... ............................... 6-1
B. Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element ........ 6-5
C. Housing Programs ................................... ............................... 6 -13
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LIST OF TABLES
Page
1
State Housing Element Requirements .................. ............................... 1-4
2
Population Growth. Trends ............................... ............................... 2 -2
3
Age Distribution ........................................... ............................... 2 -3
4
School Enrollment .................................:....... ............................... 2 -5
5
Racial and Ethnic Change ................................ ...............................
2-6
6
Jobs Held by El Segundo Residents .................... ............................... 2 -7
7
Household Characteristics ............................... ...............................
2 -9
8
Average Household Size for El Segundo and Neighboring Communities .....
2 -10
9
Income Distribution ...................................... ...............................
2 -12
10
HUD Income Groups .................................... ...............................
2 -12
11
Summary of Housing Overpayment ................... ...............................
2 -13
12
Special Need Groups ...........................:......... ...............................
2 -14
13
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Disability Status of Non - institutional Persons ....... ...............................
2 -16
14
Inventory of Homeless Services and Facilities -South Bay Region ..............
2 -20
15
Housing Growth Trends in El Segundo and Neighboring Communities .......
2-21
16
Comparative Housing Unit Mix ............................. ...........................2
-22
17
Listing Prices of Single - Family Housing Units ..... ...............................
2 -25
18
Listing Prices of CondominiumslTownhomes ....... ...............................
2 -25
19
Comparison of Rental Rates ............................ ...............................
2 -26
20
Maximum Affordable Rent and For -Sale Housing Costs .........................
2 -28
21
Summary of Existing and Projected Housing Needs ...............................
3 -3
22
Disposition of Conventional Loans ..................... ...............................
4-2
23
Primary Mortgage Lenders .............................. ...............................
4 -3
24
Residential Development Standards .................... ...............................
4-6
25
Fees Charged For Residential Development .......... ...............................
4-8
26
Residential Development Potential ..................... ...............................
5 -3
27
Housing Program Summary ........................
14
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TABLE OF CON7TEN7S
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1 Regional Location Map ................................... ............................... 1 -2
2 Population Change 1990 -1998 .......................... ............................... 2 -2
3 Household Income Characteristics ..................... ............................... 2 -11
4 Composition of Homeless Population: LA County 1993 -94 .....................2 -18
5 Age of Housing Stock .................................. ............................... 2 -23
6 Median Housing Sale.Prices ........................................................... 2 -24
7 Hazardous Waste Generators ........................... ............................... 411
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1. LNTRODUCTION
The City of El Segundo is located in the South Bay Region of Los Angeles County,
approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The City occupies an area of
approximately 5.46 square miles, and is home to approximately 16,400 residents and a large
daytime employee population of about 80,000. The City is bordered on the North by the Los
Angeles International Airport; on the West by the Pacific Ocean; to the South by the Chevron
Refinery; and to the East by the 405 Freeway. These barriers isolate El Segundo's residential
and downtown communities from other South Bay communities. Figure 1 depicts El Segundo's
regional location and City boundaries respectively.
Given the lack of vacant residential land in El Segundo, combined with the City's predominately
' commercial and industrial orientation, the City has experienced only limited residential growth
over the past two decades, with an average annual growth of only three units per year since 1995.
Many residents view El Segundo's stable residential neighborhoods and sound housing stock as
one of the City's greatest attributes. The City's stock of 7,300 dwelling units is characterized by
a relatively even split between single and multi - family residences, although the 1990 census
documents a majority of the City's units (60 percent) are renter- occupied. With relatively
affordable home prices and rental rates compared to neighboring coastal communities, El
Segundo offers a range of housing opportunities to the varied income levels of residents in the
community.
This 2000 -2005 Housing Element of El Segundo's General Plan sets forth the City's strategy to
preserve and enhance the community's residential character, expand housing opportunities for all
economic segments, and provide guidance and direction for local government decision- making
in all matters relating to housing.
A. 'STATE POLICY AND AUTHORIZATION
The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable
living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal. Recognizing the
important role of local planning programs in the pursuit of this goal, the Legislature has
mandated that all cities and counties prepare a housing element as part of their comprehensive
General Plans. Section 65302 (c) ofthe Government Code sets forth the specific components to
be contained in a community's housing element Table 1 summarizes these State requirements
and identifies the applicable sections in the El Segundo Housing Element where these
requirements are addressed.
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Regional Location
City of El Segundo
Housing Elesrent
State law requires Housing Elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect a
community's changing housing needs. El Segundo's Housing Element was last updated in 1992
and is currently being updated through the year 2005 as part of the five -year update cycle for
jurisdictions within the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) region. The
Element sets forth a strategy to address the City's identified housing needs, including specific
implementing programs and activities. The Housing Element is a five -year plan, extending from
2000 to 2005. The other General Plan elements typically cover a ten- to 20 -year planning
horizon.
B. ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element sets forth housing goals and policies for El Segundo to address the City's
existing and projected needs. Specific housing programs to implement these goals and policies
are identified in the final Housing Plan section of the document. The El Segundo Housing
Element is comprised of the following major components:
1. An analysis of the City's population, household and employment base, and the
characteristics of the City's housing stock (Section 2).
2. A summary of the present and projected housing needs of the City's households
(Section 3).
3. A review of potential constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs
(Section 4).
4. An evaluation of opportunities that will further the development of new housing
(Section 5).
5. A statement of the Housing Plan to address El Segundo's identified housing needs,
. including housing goals, policies and programs (Section 6).
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Table 1
State Housing Element Requirements
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Required Housing Element Component
Document Reference
A.
Housing Needs Assessment
1.
Analysis of population trends in El Segundo in relation to
Section 2 -A.
regional trends.
2.
Analysis of employment trends in El Segundo in relation to
Section 2 -k
regional treads.
3.
Projection and quantification of El Segundo's existing and
Section 3.
projected housing needs for all income groups.
4.
Analysis and documentation of El Seg=do's housing
characteristics including the following:
a. level of housing cost compared to ability to pay;
Section 2 -B.
b. ove rcrowdins;
Section 2 -B.
C. housing stock condition.'
Section 2 -C.
S.
An inventory of land suitable for residential development,
Section A
including vacant sites, land having redevelopment potential,
and an analysis of the relationship of zoning, public
facilities, and services to these sites.
6.
Analysis of existing and potential govermnei=l constraints
Section 4-B.
upon the maintanance, improvement, or development of
housing for all income levels.
7.
Analysis of existing and potential non - governmental and
Sections 4-A.
marloet constraints upon the =;^,mwe, it VMvement, or
development of housing for all iac - ' levels.
8.
Analysis of special needs households: disabled, elderly, large
Section 2 -B.
families, female- headed households, farmworiters.
9.
Amlysis concerning the needs of homeless individuals and
Section 2 -B.
families in El Segundo.
10.
Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with
Section 5-B.
respect to residential development.
B.
Goals and Policies
1.
Identification of El Segundo's goals and policies relative to
Section 6-A-
Tmi-,r' -ante, improvement, and development of housing.
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C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
The City of E1 Segundo General Plan- is comprised of the following ten elements: 1) Land Use;
2) Economic Development; 3) Circulation; 4) Housing; 5) Open Space & Recreation; 6)
Conservation; 7) Air Quality, 8) Noise; 9) Public Safety; and 10) Hazardous Materials & Waste
Management. The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is entirely
s consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan. As portions of the General Plan
are amended in the future, the Plan (including the Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure
internal consistency is maintained.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Section 65583 (c)(5) of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make
diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the
j development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort."
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Document Reference
C.
Implementation Program
An implementation program should do the following:
1.
Identify adequate sites which will be made available through
Section 6-D.
appropriate action with required public services and facilities
for a variety of housing types for C income levels.
2.
Program to assist in the development of adequate housing to
Section 6-D.
meet the needs of low and moderate income households.
3.
Identify and, when appropriate and possible, remove
Section 6-D.
governmental constraints to the mahm- nance, improvement,
and development ofhousing in El Segundo.
4.
Conserve and improve the condition of the existing and
Section 6-D.
affordable housing stock in El Segundo.
5.
Promote housing oppor=ities for all persons.
Section 6-D.
6.
Preserve lower income households assisted housing
Section 6-D.
developments.
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
The City of E1 Segundo General Plan- is comprised of the following ten elements: 1) Land Use;
2) Economic Development; 3) Circulation; 4) Housing; 5) Open Space & Recreation; 6)
Conservation; 7) Air Quality, 8) Noise; 9) Public Safety; and 10) Hazardous Materials & Waste
Management. The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is entirely
s consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan. As portions of the General Plan
are amended in the future, the Plan (including the Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure
internal consistency is maintained.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Section 65583 (c)(5) of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make
diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the
j development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort."
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Housing Element 1 -S
City residents have several opportunities to recommend strategies, review, and comment on the
El Segundo Housing Element. The Planning Commission conducted three public study sessions,
and the City Council conducted two study sessions during development of the Element. Each of
these study sessions was advertised in the local newspaper, and is televised on the City's local
channel. Copies of the draft Housing Element are made available in public locations, including
the public library and City Planning Department public counter, the Joselyn Community Center,
and sent directly to the local Board of Realtors and the Park Vista Senior Housing Board
(represents City's low- income housing project). Once the State Department of Housing-and
Community Development has reviewed the draft Element, public hearings are conducted before
both the Planning Commission and City Council. Notification is published in the local
newspaper in advance of each hearing and hearings are televised As a means of specifically
soliciting input on the Draft Housing Element from organizations representing lower income and
special needs populations, the City will send copies of the draft Element to the following non-
profit housing and service providers, along with notification of public hearings on the Element:
Access Community Housing (elderly /disabled/bomelem), Habitat for Humanity -Los Angeles,
Corridor Economic Development Corporation (families), Los Angeles Community Design
Center (families/special needs), and Southern California Housing Development Corporation.
Planning Commission and City Council will consider all public comments received and will
make appropriate revisions to the Draft Housing Element prior to adoption.
E. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
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The Housing Element needs assessment is based primarily on the solaces listed below:
1. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, 1980 and 1990 Census reports
2. State Department of Finance, 1998 Population and Housing Estimates
3. Housing Element Update of the El Segundo General Plan, 1992
`4. Housing Element Existing Conditions Report, 1;992
5. City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, 1993
6. SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment, 1999
7. California Association of Realtors 1998/1999 Sales Data
8. Daily Breeze rental listings (April -May 1999)
9. SCAG Growth Forecasts 1994 -2020
10. City of El Segundo Quarterly.Code Compliance Reports
C.
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2. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assuring the availability of adequate housing for all social and economic sectors of the City's
present and future population is an important goal for El Segundo. To achieve this goal requires
an assessment of the housing needs of the community and region. This section discusses the
demographic, socio- economic, and housing characteristics of the City ofEl Segundo in an effort
to determine the specific housing needs of the City and its residents. The Needs Assessment
section of the Housing Element will serve to identify the nature and extent of unmet housing
needs in the City.
A. POPULATION
1. Population Growth Trends
The City saw a 1.2 percent average annual decrease in its population growth during the 1970's,
resulting in a population decrease of 12 percent from _1970 to 1980. In contrast, the 1990
Census reported that El Segundo's population was 15,223 persons, marldng a population
increase of nearly 11 percent in the span of ten years since the 1980 census. This growth rate
was noticeably less than the 17 percent for Los Angeles County as a whole. Cities surrounding
El Segundo, such as Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, experienced growthpattems similar
to El Segundo, with decreases in population in the 1970's and modest increases in the 1980's.
As of January 1998, the State Department of Finance estimated that the City's population
numbered approximately 16,424, an increase of about 8 percent in the eight years since the
Census. This rate of growth is just slightlybelow that for Los Angeles County as a whole or that
of most of El Segundo's neighboring communities as shown on Table 2 and Figure 2.
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Table 2
Population Growth Trends
Jurisdiction
1990
1998
Change
1990 -1998
El Segundo
15.223
16,424
I 7.9%
Hawthorne
71,349
78,E -73
10.1%
Hermosa Beach
18.219
19.098
4.8%
Inglewood
109.602
118.484
8.1%
Manhattan Beach
32,063
34,898
8.8%
RedoWo Beach
60,167
65,755
93%
Los Angeles
Canary
8,863,164
9,603,291
8.4%
Figure 2
Population Change 1990 -1998
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r•
Sources: 1990 U.S. Census
California State Department of Finance,
Pop. & Hsg. Estimates as of January 1, 1998
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2. Age Characteristics
Age distribution is an important factor in determining market housing demand. Traditional
assumptions are that the young adult population (20 to 34 years old) tend to favor apartments,
low to moderate cost condominiums, and smaller single family units. The adult population (35
to 65 years.old) provides the major market for moderate to high end apartments, condominiums,
and single family homes. This age group tends to have higher incomes and larger household
sizes. The senior population (65 years and older) tends to generate demand for low to moderate
cost apartments and condominiums, group quarters, and mobile homes. Table 3 shows the age
distribution of the population of the City of El Segundo in 1980 and 1990, and the proportionate
age distribution of all Los Angeles County residents in 1990.
Table 3
Age Distribution
Age Group
1980
1990
Persons
% of Total
Persons
% of Total
L.A. County
% of Total
Under 5 years
652
4.7%
850
5.6%
83%
5-9
617
4.5%
796
52%
7.3%
10-14
918
6.7%
746
4.9%
6.6%
15 -19
1 17
8.9%
769
5.1%
72%
20-24
1,400
10.2%
1,097
7.2%
9.1%
25 -34
2,698
19.6%
3,682
24.2%
19.8%
35134
1,947
13.4%
2,747
18.0%
15.1%
45 -54
1,912
13.9%
1,824
12.00/6
9.5%
55-64
1 382
10.0%
1,24'
8.2%
7.3%
65 -74
707
5.1%
406
6.00/0
5.7%
75+
402
2.9%
557
3.7%
Total
13,752
100.0%
15,223
100.0%
10
Jyrs
Median Age
32.6 yrs
33.1 yrs
30.
Source: 1980 and 1990 U.S. Census
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As shown in Table 3, the 1990 median age in El Segundo of 33.1 years is higher than the
County -wide median of 30.7 years. The City witnessed significant proportional and numeric
growth during the 1980s in its young adult (age 25 -34 years) and mid -adult populations (age 35-
44). This working age population has likely been attracted'to the City based on the tremendous
growth in the local employment base, particularly in the aerospace industry, and in the City's
comparatively affordable housing relative to other coastal communities in the South Bay.
These characteristics, as an employment center with relatively modest cost housing, have
resulted in stable neighborhoods and a tightening of the housing market in El Segundo. El
Segundo is apFedominantly renter - occupied community according to the 1990 Census, with 60
percent of all households occupied by renters. 1n conjunction with the growth in the young and
mid -adult populations, this may indicate a potential need for increased first -time homebuyer
opportunities in the City.
In the younger age groups, growth has not been as pronounced, or has declined. There was less
than a 1 percent increase in the City's early school age populAtion (age 0-9 years), and there was
an actual numeric decline in population for ages 10 to 24.
More recent information provided by the El Segundo School District is shown in Table 4. This
data indicates that from 1990 to 1996 there was an increase in enrollment for all grades, with the
most pronounced increase.in kindergarten and the smallest increase in tenth grade. Overall, there
has been about a 15 percent increase in enrollment, indicating steady growth in the school age
population. Of the total enrolled students, approximately 10 percent are permit students, who
live outside the district but go there because their parents work in the City. About 40% of these
permit students are in high school.
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Table 4
School Enrollment by Grade - EI Segundo Unified School District
Grade
1990
1992
1994
1996
Change 1990-
1996
%
Change
K
131
152
214
225
94
71.8%
I
150
146
151
202
52
34.7%
2
.139
159
160
193
54
38.8%
3
122
164
159
165
43
35.2%
4
139
158
159
167
28
20.1%
5
147
140
156
166
19
12.9'/e
6
132
I66
165
192
60
45.5%
7
153
173
180
222
69
45.1%
8
148
151
188
141
43
29.1%
9
181
195
213
223
42
232%
10
211
181
216
224
13
6.2%
11
163
178
185
210
47
28.8%
12
180
181
178
201
21
11.7%
Total
3,986
4,136
4,318
4,577
591
14.8%
Source: El Serando
Unified School
District. 1999.
El Segundo has about the same proportion of seniors (9.7 percent age 65 and older) as the
County as a whole (9.7 percent). Between 1980 and 1990, the City experienced only a slight
proportional increase in seniors, who in 1980 represented 8.0 percent of the total population.
This increase, although slight, will likely continue to grow, and may indicate a need for
expanded housing programs such as senior shared housing, senior housing repair assistance, and
assisted supportive housing.
3. Race and Ethnicity
The racial and ethnic composition of a community effects housing needs due to the unique
household characteristics of different groups. Table 5 shows the changes in the racial/ethnic
composition of El Segundo between 1980 and 1990.
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There were several dramatic shifts in the years between 1980 and 1990. The most notable of
these changes were proportionate increases in the Asian /Pacific Islander, Hispanic and Black
populations, although these ethnic groups still comprise less than 15 percent of the City's total
population. El Segundo's ethnic composition continues to be predominately White at 84.5
percent of the population. However, this represents a decrease from 1980 when the White
population comprised 88.8 percent of the total.
More recent data from the El Segundo Unified School District indicates that during the 1998 -99
school year 73.5 percent of all enrolled students in kindergarten through secondary grades were
White, 14.4 percent were Hispanic, 9.5 percent were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2.6 percent were
Black. These ethnic characteristics of the student population indicate that the White population
has decreased since 1990, while other ethnic groups have increased.
Table 5
Racial and Ethnic Change
from 1980 to 1990
Race/Ethnicity
1980
1990
Chan e
Persons
% of
Total
Persons
% of
Total
Absolute
Chmme
Percent
Otme
White ---71,082
12,208
88.8%
M987
84.8%
779
+6.4%
Hispanic
7.9°x6
1,382
9.00/0
300
+27.7%
Asian/Pacific
Islander.
244
1.80/0
733
4.80/9
489
+200.40A
Black
49
0.4%
133
0.9010
84
+171.4%
American Indian
90
0:7%
59
0.4%
-31
-34.4%
Other
79
0.6%
19
0.1%
-60
- 75.9%
Total
13,752
1000A
15,313
1000/0
1,561
+ 11.4%
Source: 1980 and 1990 U.S. Census
El Segundo's ethnic make -up does not reflect the racial diversification that is occurring
elsewhere in Los Angeles County. A greater proportion of the City's residents are White
compared to 41 percent of the County, while persons from the Hispanic and Black getups
comprise a smaller proportion of the City's population than they do County -wide (37.3 percent
Hispanic, 10.4 Asian, and 10.7 Black). The distribution of the remaining racial or ethnic
groups is similar to the County -wide distribution.
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Because of the predominance of one racial group in El Segundo, successful housing policies and
programs must be sensitive to the different needs and preferences of other cultural groups.
Household size, household composition, income levels and preferences in tenure are among the
factors which must be considered.
4. Employment
According to the 1990 Census, and as shown on Table 6, there were 9,665 El Segundo residents
in the labor force, representing a labor force participation rate of 76.3 percent ofpersons between
the ages of 16 and 64. Most of the City's residents are employed in managerial and professional
specialty occupations (42.7 percent) or in technical, sales, and administrative support capacities
(32.2 percent). The unemployment rate reported in the 1990 Census was 3.4 percent, compared
to the County -wide unemployment rate of 8 percent. The City's unemployment has continued to
fall well below the County, with the 1998 annual average documented at 3.0 percent compared to
6.5 percent in the County. In April of 1999, El Segundo had an unemployment rate of 2.7
percent, compared to 6.0 percent for the County.
Table 6
Jobs Held by EI Segundo Residents
Job Category
Number
Percent
Managerial/Professional
3,936
42.7%
Sales Technical, Admin S
2,970
32d95-3% 2%
Service lions
788
Precision Production, Craft & Repair
892
Opera tori, Fabricators, & Laborers
543
Farman Fore , & Fishing
85
Total Employed Persons
Total Persons in Labor Force (16 years & over)
9,214
9,665
1
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
In 1998, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepared growth
projections for each jurisdiction in the region for population, households, and employment
through the year 2020. The employment projections for the City of El Segundo were as follows:
Year
1994
2000
2010
2015
2020
# Jobs
55,106
66,490
80,405
87,024
95,256
A general measure of the balance of a community's employment opportunities with the needs of
its residents is through a 'Jobs-housing. balance" test. A balanced community would have a
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match between employment and housing opportunities so that most of the residents could also
work in the community. Comparing the number of jobs in El Segundo in 1994 (55,106) to the
number of housing units in that same year (7,254) indicates a high job - housing ratio of 7.59.
This is reflective of the large employment base in El Segundo. Large employers include the
Chevron Refinery as well as major aerospace corporations such as the Aerospace Corporation,
Hughes Corporation and Raytheon.
El Segundo is a jobs -rich community, and the SCAG projections indicate that it will continue to
be, with an'estimated increase of almost 29,000 jobs projected from 2000 to 2020. The City's
large employment base relative to the small number of housing units, and the projected job
increases for the City, indicate that there may be a need for additional housing in the community.
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B. HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Information on household characteristics is an important indicator of housing needs in a
community. Income and affordability are best measured at the household level, as are the special
needs of certain groups, such as large - family households or female- headed households. For
example, if a city has a substantial number of young family households whose incomes
compared with local housing costs preclude the option of buying a home, that city may wish to
initiate a homebuyer assistance program.
1. Household Composition and Size
The Bureau of the Census defines a "household" as all persons who occupy a housing unit, which
may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, or unrelated
persons sharing living quarters. Persons living in retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories,
or other group living situations are not considered households. The characteristics of the
households in a city are important indicators of the type of housing needed in that community.
Table 7 below describes the household characteristics for El Segundo. According to the 1990
Census, there were 6,773 households in the City of El Segundo, about 56 percent of which were
family households. This proportion is less than that of Los Angeles County as a whole, where 68
percent of all households consisted of families. Single - person households repressnt the second
largest household group in the City, comprising about 31 percent of all households (2,125). The
remaining 879 households fall into the unrelated non - family household category, which consist
of unrelated persons living together. About 13 percent of El Segundo's households belonged to
this category according to the 1990 Census.
Table 7
Household Characteristics
Household
1980
Me
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Type
Total Population
13,752
100.0%
15,223
100.0%
In Group Quarters
60
0.43%
97
0.63%
Total Households
5,985
100.00/0
6,7773
100.0%
Average Household Size
2.29
225
Families
3,535
59.0%
3,769
'56.0%
Single Households
1,988
33.2%
2,125
31.4%
Unrelated Non - Family Households
462
7.0%
879
13.0%
Source: 1980 and 1990 U.S. Census
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Household size is an important indicator of a source of population growth. A city's average
household size will increase overtime if there is a trend towards larger families. In communities
where the population is aging, the average household size will often decline.
Between 1980 and 1990, the average household size in El Segundo decreased slightly firm 2.29
to 2.25 persons per household. The California State Department ofFinance estimates household
size in El Segundo at approximately 2.37 persons as of January 1, 1998. This figure is
significantly less than the estimates for the City and County of Los Angeles (2.93 and 3.06
persons per household in 1998 respectively), and is fairly comparable with the relatively small
average household sizes of all of El Segundo's coastal neighbors. Average household size in
nearby cities is shown in Table 8.
Table 8
Average Household Sizes
For the City of El Segundo and Neighboring Communities —1998 Estimates
cfty
Persons Per Household
El Semindo
237
Hawthorne
2.84
He== Beach
2.06
IzWevvood
3.20
Maahatum Beach
2.42
Redondo Beach
239
Source: Califo:ma Depu== of Finance, January 1998
2. Overcrowding
The federal goverment defines an overcrowded household as one with more than one person per
room, excluding bathrooms, Idtchens, hallways, and porches. Overcrowding in households
results from either a lack of affordable housing (which forces more than one household to live
together) and/or a lack of available housing units of adequate size.
According to the 1990 Census, there were a total of 261 households (3.8 percent) in El Segundo
that were living in overcrowded conditions, compared to 19 percent Countywide. Overcrowding
among renter - households was more prevalent than among owner - households. Of the total 261
overcrowded households, about 204 were renter - households. in contrast, of the total
overcrowded households, only 57 were owner - households. The Census indicates that 66 percent
of the households in El Segundo have less than .50 persons per room, therefore, overcrowding
does not appear to be a primary issue for the City.
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3. Household Income and Income Distribution
Income is a major factor in evaluating the affordability ofhousing in a community. According to
the 1990 Census the median household income in El Segundo was 546.352, which is well above
the County -wide median household income of 534,965. In comparison with its neighbors, the
median household income in El Segundo was higher than that of Hawthorne and Inglewood;
somewhat lower than Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, and significantly lower than that of
Manhattan Beach. Figure 3 shows the Citys median household income in comparison to
neighboring cities as well as to the Los Angeles County average.
Figure 3
Household Income Characteristics
For El Segundo and Neighboring Communities -1990
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
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The State Department of Housing and Community Development has developed the following
income categories based on the Median Family Income (NM) of a Metropolitan Statistical Area
(MSA) established by the U.S. Department of housing and Urban Development:
Very Low Income: 50 percent or less of the area MFI;
• Low Income: between 51 and 80 percent of the area MFI;
• Moderate Income: between 81 and 120 percent of the area MFI;
• Upper Income: greater than 120 percent of the area MFL
The 1989 WI for the Los Angeles -Long Beach MSA ($38,000) was used to interpolate the
City's income distribution from the census according to the above categories. The income
distribution of the City of El Segundo is presented in Table 9. Table 10 breaks the income
distribution of the City's residents down into the income categories designated by HUD.
Table 9 -
Income Distnbution -1990
Income Level
No. of Households
% of Total
Cumulative
Percentage
< $5,000
129
1.9%
1.9010
55,000 - S9,999
230
3.4%
53%
Sl0,000 -S14
295
43%
9.6%
515,000 - S24
680
9.9%
195%
$25,000 - $34,999
975
143%
33.8%
S35,000 449,999
1,408
20.6%
54.4%
550,000 - S74,999
1,722
25.2%
79.6%
S75,000 - S99,999
788
11.5%
91.1%
5104,000 - S149,000
499
7.3%
98.4%
S150,000+
109
1.6%
100.00/0
Total
6,835
100.0%
100.00/0
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
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Table 10
HUD Income Groups -1990
Income Group
No. of
Households
% of Total
Very Low Income (0-50% of County Median)
926
13.5%
Low Income (51 -80% of County Median)
935
13.7%
Moderate Income (81- 1200/a of County Median)
2,429
35.5%
Up= Income ( +120% of County Median)
2,545
37.2%
Total
6,835
100.00/0
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
As shown, the 1990 Census documents about 27 percent of the City's households as earning very
low or low incomes. The City is predominately a moderate and upper income community with
about 73 percent of its households earning incomes in these ranges.
4. Housing Affordability and Overpayment
State and Federal standards specify that a household overpays for its housing costs if it pays 3 0
percent or more of its gross income on housing. According to the 1990 Census, there were 6,773
occupied housing units in El Segundo. Of these occupied units, 2,736 (40.4.percent) were
owner- occupied, and 4,037 (59.6 percent) were occupied by renters. Table 11 svn,mar;ves
fhousing overpayment statistics by tenure for the City of El Segundo.
Table 11
Summary of Housing Overpayment
Overpaying
$20,000 to
535,000 to
550,000 or
Total
Households'�0
534
99 $49,9
More
Reuters
552
616
235
58
1,461
Owners
1 101
98
114
1 468
1 781
Total
653
714
349
526
2,242
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
According to the Census, 2,242 El Segundo households (33 percent of the City's total
households), were spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing. Of these
households, 1,461(65 percent) were renters, constituting slightly more than one -third of the total
renter households in the City. The majority of these overpaying renter households earned less
than $35,000, with 37% earning less than $20,000. This may indicate aneed for more affordable
rental housing in El Segundo, and/or rent subsidies for very low income households.
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In households with incomes of $50,000 ormore, the majority of households overpaying were
owner households. While the extent of owner households overpaying for housing is not as great
as that for renter households, there still maybe a need for assistance to low and very low income
homeowners. In particular, seniors tend to have limited and fixed incomes, as well as physical
limitations which may hinder their abilities to adequately maintain their properties.
5. Special Needs Groups
Certain segments of the population may have particular difficulties in finding decent, affordable
housing due to their special needs. These special needs groups, as defined by State housing
element law, include the elderly, disabled persons, large households, female- headed households,
faimworkers, and the homeless. In addition, military households are a group with special
housing needs in El Segundo. Table 12 summarizes the numbers of households/persons in each
of these special needs groups in the City of El Segundo.
Table 12
Special Needs Groups
Soutar: 1990 U.S. Census, EI Segundo Police Department (Homeless persons)
'Percent ofpopulation 16 years and over.
Elderly Persons
The special needs of many elderly households result from their lower, fixed incomes, physical
disabilities, and dependence needs. The population over 65 years of age has four main concerns:
• Income: People over 65 are usually retired and living on a fixed income;
• Health Care: Because they have a higher rate of illness and dependency, health care
and supportive housing are important;
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No. Of
% Total
Special Need Group
Persons/Households
.
Population/Housaholds
Elderly Households (age 65T)
1,120
16.5%
Elder Alone
454
6.7%
Disabled Persons 16T
1,251
9.9%'
Large Households
5 or tuoze members
385
5.70/6
Female - Headed Households
575
8.5%
With Children < 18 Yom old
325
4.8%
Farmworkers
85
.56%
Mffitary Personnel in labor force
130
.85%
Homeless persons
7-10
.04% :1
Soutar: 1990 U.S. Census, EI Segundo Police Department (Homeless persons)
'Percent ofpopulation 16 years and over.
Elderly Persons
The special needs of many elderly households result from their lower, fixed incomes, physical
disabilities, and dependence needs. The population over 65 years of age has four main concerns:
• Income: People over 65 are usually retired and living on a fixed income;
• Health Care: Because they have a higher rate of illness and dependency, health care
and supportive housing are important;
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• Transportation: Many seniors use public transit, however a significant number of
seniors have disabilities and require alternative transportation;
• Housing: Many seniors live alone and many of them are renters.
These characteristics indicate a need for smaller, lower cost housing units with easy access to
public transit and health care facilities.
The Census shows that roughly 16.5 percent of the City's households were headed by elderly
persons age 65 and above. Of these approximately 1,120 households, 454 consisted of elderly
persons living alone. Members of this subpopulation of the elderly may have special needs for
assistance with finances, household maintenance, and other routine activities. This is
particularly true of persons age 75 and older who are more likely to be the "frail elderly." The
City currently provides services for seniors through its Senior In -Home Care and Home
Delivered Meals programs, which are supported with CDBG and City General funds. The City
has approved $300,000 in funding for the 2000 /2001 FY for the development of architectural
plans for a new Community Center in Recreation Park,-in the center of the City's residential
area. The Center will allow the existing senior services to be consolidated and expanded into the
existing Joslyn Center, as the offices currently located within the Joslyn Center will be relocated
to the new Community Center.
The 1990 Census indicates that there were at least 57 persons age 65 and over living at the
poverty level. This indicates that there may be a need for additional affordable senior housing. in
1984, the City developed Park Vista, a 97 -unit senior housing project for seniors capable of
independent living. Rents are restricted to levels of affordable to very low- income households,
and occupancy is limited to El Segundo residents with incomes which fall below moderate
income levels. Discussions with management at Park Vista indicate there is a need for an
4 . assisted care facility in the City as a continuum for residents needing to move• into a more
supportive housing environment.
Disabled Persons
Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to traditionally designed housing units as well
as potentially limit the ability to earn adequate income. As shown in Table 13, the 1990 Census
indicates that approximately 10.0 percent of El Segundds population age 16 years and older, has
some form of work or mobility /self -care disability.
Although no current comparisons of disability with income, household size, or racdethnicity are
available, it is reasonable to assume that a substantial portion of disabled persons would be
within federal Section 8 income limits, especially those households not in the labor force.
Furthermore, most louver income disabled persons are likely to require housing assistance. Their
housing need is further compounded by design and location requirements which can often be
costly. For example, special needs of households with wheelchair -bound or semi- ambulatory
individuals may require ramps, holding bars, special bathroom designs, wider doorways, lower
cabinets, elevators, and other interior and exterior design features.
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Housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities can be addressed through the provision of
affordable, barrier -free housing. Rehabilitation assistance can be targeted toward disabled
renters and homeowners for unit modification to improve accessibility. Accessible housing can
also be provided through senior housing development.
Table 13
Disability Status of Non- institutional Persons
Age and Disability Status
Number
Percent
Persons 16-64 Years Old
11,070
88.2%
With Work Disability only
513
4.6%
With Mobility/Self-care Limitations only
174
1.6%
With both Work and Mobr7i /Self -care Limitations
87
.78%
Persons 65 Years and Over
1,475
11.7` /6
With Work Disability only
198
13.4%
With Mobility/self -care Limitations only
97
6.601a
With both Work and MobilftyiSelf are Limitations
182
123%
Total Persm s, 16 Years and Over
12,545
1000/0
With Work Disability only -
711
5.7%
With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only
271
22%
With both Wo& and Mobility/Self -care Limitations
269
2.1%
Total Disabled Persons 16 Years and Over
1,251
9.9%
source: 1990 U.S. Census
Large Households
Large Households are defined as those with five or more members. The special needs of this
group are based on the limited availability of adequately sized, affordable housing units.
Because of housing stock limitations, and the fact that large families often have lower incomes,
they are frequently subjected to overcrowded living conditions. The increased strain which
.overcrowding places on housing units only serves to accelerate the pace of unit deterioration.
The City will expand the services provided to large households with the development of the new
Community Center. The Center is envisioned as providing a gymnasium, basketball court,
multi- purposeJlecture facilities, dance/aerobic studios, a banquet room, community cable
facilities and other community serving facilities.
According to the 1990 Census, only 5.7 percent of all households in the City of El Segundo
consisted of large family households. In contrast to many communities where large households
consist predominately of ethnic minorities and renters, large households in El Segundo are
predominately non - minority homeowners, and therefore do not experience the same household
overcrowding problems as in many communities.
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With one third of the City's housing stock comprised of three or more bedroom - touts, the City
has more than an adequate supply of housincr units to accommodate the needs of its large family
households.
Female- Headed Households
Single- parent households often require special consideration and assistance due to their greater
need for affordable and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services. In
particular, female- headed households with children tend to have lower- incomes than other types
of households, a situation that limits their housing options and access to supportive services.
The 1990 Census indicates that there are 575 female- headed households in the City of El
Segundo, 325 of which have children under the -age of 18. These numbers account for
approximately 8.5% and 4.8% respectively of all households in the city. There are 38 female -
headed households with minor children that have income's below the poverty level.
Farmworkers
Farmworkers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary incomes are earned through
seasonal agricultural work. Farmworkers have special housing needs because they earn lower
incomes than many other workers and move throughout the season from one harvest to the next.
The 1990 Census reported that less than one percent (85 persons) of the City of El Segundo's
residents were employed in fanning, forestry, and fishing occupations. Due to El Segundo's
urban setting and nominal farmworker population, the special housing needs of this group can
generally be addressed through overall programs for housing affordability.
Military Personnel
According to the 1990 Census, there were 130 persons in the labor force employed in military
occupations. The U.S. Air Force base in El Segundo currently employs approximately 1,500
persons of whom the maj ority are military personnel. Housing for base personnel is provided at
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Heights and Pacific Crest in San Pedro for all military ranks and their
families. There are currently 574 units, including two-, three - and four - bedroom units. Another
71 units are currently under construction at Fort MacArthur. In addition, there are 52 single
occupancy units available in three dormitories. Air Force personnel unable to be housed in
military housing contribute to the demand for affordable housing in the community.
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Homeless Persons
According to the most recent homeless study prepared b, Shelter Partnership, up to 84,300
people in Los Angeles county were homeless on any given night between July 1993 and June
1994.1 Among these homeless people, there were approximately 12,400 homeless family
members, including 8,800 homeless children. In the course of that year, up to 236,400 people in
the County were homeless. Among these homeless people, there were up to 49,000 homeless
family members, including 12,000 homeless children. As shown in Figure 4, the Shelter
Partnership data reflects a diverse homeless population.
Figure 4
Composition of Homeless Population - Los Angeles County
July 1993 and June 1994
Unaccompanied
Parents g Youth
Children 5%
20%
Individuals
75%
Homelessness in El Segundo does not appear to be as critical as statistics indicate for the County.
Recent discussions with the El Segundo Police Department indicate that the City has a small
number of homeless relative to its total population, with an estimated average of seven to ten
homeless individuals on any given night. These individuals are fairly constant, and are
'Shelter Partnership, Inc. The Number of Homeless People in Los Angela City and Coin , July 1993 to
June 1994.
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characterized as single men with drug or alcohol dependencies, and/or mental illnesses. The
1990 Census reported that in El Segundo there were no persons visible in street locations or
emergency shelters for the homeless.
At the present time there are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities within the
City of El Segundo, with the closest shelters located five miles away in Redondo Beach -or in
nearby Lawndale. However, the Salvation Army does provide the Police Department with
nominal funding on an ad hoc basis to assist homeless persons that come through El Segundo.
These funds are used to provide fast food coupons, and bus fare which would allow
transportation to overnight facilities. A spokesperson for the Family Crisis Center in Redondo
Beach indicated that most ofthe South Bayregion's shelters are located in Long Beach, Carson
or San Pedro. Table 14 lists some of the key service providers for homeless persons in the South
Bay region.
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Table 14
Inventory of Homeless Services and Facilities In the South Bay Region
O ization
Services Provided
Catholic Charities - Family Shelter
Provides 68 beds for homeless ten, women and
123 East 14th.
children. Single residents must be elderly or disabled.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Stays of up to 45 days are permitted.
(310 ) 591 -1351
Christian Outreach Appeal
Provides 30 beds for low- income men, women and
318 EInrAvenue
families with children for up to 2 years.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(310) 436 -9877
Excelsior House
Provides 8 beds for men and women with alcohol/drug
1007 Myrtle Ave.
or mental disorders for up to 3 weeks. Persons roust be
Inglewood, CA 90301
referred by a mental health agency, psychiatrist, or social
(310 ) 412 -4191
woricer.
Family Crisis Center
Provides beds for up to 15 women with children under
103 West Torrance Blvd.
18 who are victims of domestic violence. Shelter for
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
adolescents at risk of becoming homeless is also
(310) 379 -3620
provided Services include referrals to homeless shelters
and outpatient counseling. Stays of up to 6 months are
Harbor Interfaith Sheher. .
Provides 70 beds for families and children for up to 2
1420 W. a Street
months.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(3I0 ) 831 -0589
House of Yahweh
Provides traasitional housing with 16 beds for men and
4430 West 1470 Strea
women including families with children for up to 6
Lawndale, CA 90260
month&
3J0 675 -1384
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Provides shelter and a 12 month substance abuse
P.O. Box 1%9
prograat for met and women. Up to 133 beds are
Long Beach, CA 90801
provided. The length of stay varies.
310 591 -1292
Salvation Army
Provides 286 buds for men and won= for up to a stay
809 E. 5" St
of one year.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213 626 -4786
Transitional Living Centers
Provides 12 beds for up to 4 months for chronically
16119 Prairie Avenue
mentally till persons.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542 -4825
Source: Community Development Commission County of Los Angeles, Housing snd Community
Development Plan, 1995 -1998; Cotton/Beland/Associates, 1999.
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C. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS
A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, or single room, occupied as separate living
quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Separate living
quarters are those in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other person in the
building and which have direct access from the outside of the building or through a common
hall. A community's housing stock is the compilation of all its housing units.
1. Housing Growth
As of January, 1998, the State Department of Finance documents there are 7,340 dwelling units
in El Segundo, an increase of only 150 units (2.1 percent) since 1990. This growth rate was
approximately the same as that of the City of Los Angeles, but slightly less than the County
(Table 15). Meanwhile, El Segundo's population is estimated to have grown by nearly 1,201
persons (7.8 percent) during this time period. There has been only a slight increase in the 1998
average household size of 2.35, compared to 2.25 in 1990.
Table 15
Housing Growth Trends in El Segundo
And Neighboring Communities
C"
or
Jurisdiction
Ho u units
Chan ;e
1990-
1998
1990
1998
El SeLpando
71190
7,340
21%
Hiwthome
29,214
29,578
12%
Hermosa Beach
9.689
9.772
0.90/0
InWewood
38,713
39,173
120/0
Manhattan Beach
14,695
15,123
2.90A
Redondo Beach
28,220
29,022
2.8%
City of
Los Angeles
1,299,343
1,326,774
2.1%
Los Angeles County
3,163,343
3,247,372
2.7%
Sources: 1990 U.S. Census;
California State Department of Finance, Pop. & Hsg. Estimates
as of January 1, 1998.
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2. Housing Type and Tenure
Table 16 provides the breakdown of the City's housing stock in 1990 and 1998 by unit type. As
shown, while single - family detached homes remain the predominant housing type, the majority
of growth occurring in the City has been comprised of condominium and apartment complexes
with five or more units. Due to the City's scarcity of vacant residential land, most of the growth
has been accommodated through recyc ling of existing lower densityresidential , and particularly
of smaller multi- family projects with 2-4 units. As indicated previously, the proportion of
owner - occupied households in El Segundo (40.4 percent) in 1990 is significantly lower than that
of renter- occupied households (59.6 percent).
Table 16
Comparative Housing Unit Mix in 1990-1998
Housing Type
1990
1998
No. Of
Units
% of
Total
No. Of
Units
% of
Total
ShWe-Family
Detached
3,129
43.5%
3,159
43.0%
Attached
252
3.5%
293
4.0%
Total
3,381
47.0%
3,452
47.00/6
Multi -F
2-4 Units
926
12.9°/6
858
11.7%
5 +Umft
2,794
38.9°/6
3,029
41.3%
Total
3,720
51.70/9
3,887 1
53.0%
Mobile Homes
89
12%
1
0.01%
Total Housing Units
7,190
100A%
7,340
100.0%
Total Occupied
Owner- occupied
Renter ied
6,773
2,736
4,037
100.00%
40.4%
59.6%
6,915
n/a
n/0- I
—
n/a
n/a
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
5.8%
Source: 1990 U.S. Census;
California State Department of Finance, Pop. & Hsg. Estimates as of January 1,
1998.
Notes: The 1990 census includes recreational vehicles (RVs) and other non - permanent
mobile homes in its definition of "mobile homes - other."
Depar=eat of Finance also includes manufactured housing under the count of
mobile hoes.
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Housing Elenew 2 -22
`i
3. Age and Condition of Housing Stock
Figure 5 shows the age of the housing stock in El Segundo. In general, housing over 30 years
old is usually in need of some major rehabilitation, such as a new roof, foundation work,
plumbing, etc. As indicated in Figure 6, the majority (about 68 percent) of El Segundo's housing
units were constructed prior to 1970. This represents a significant proportion of the Citys
housing stock, and indicates that preventative maintenance will be essential to ward off
widespread housing deterioration. Some households, such as seniors who have owned their
homes for many years and have relatively low house payments, may just be able to afford their
monthly housing costs.. For such households, the cost of major repairs or renovation may be
impossible. Assisting these households through a housing rehabilitation assistance program,
such as the existing Minor Home Repair and Residential Sound Insulation Progtrams, can help
preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock. '
Figure 5
Age of Housing Stock
Sou=: 1990 U.S. Census
The Building and Safety Department of El Segundo conducts quarterly code compliance
inspections in order to identify those structures which may be in substandard condition or not
compliant. The inspection is conducted via a windshield survey only and does not involve
interior inspections, therefore it identifies structures which appear to be in violation rather
than individual units. These violations are added to the list of active Code Compliance cases
and are followed up by code compliance staff. During the first quarter of 1999, the survey
showed a total of 18 residential violations Citywide which involved illegal construction or
additions, illegal home occupation businesses, or property maintenance issues such as
disrepair or lack of landscape maintenance. According to the City, most of these violations
were related to property maintenance, and no unit was found to be substandard or illegal.
City of EI Segundo Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Element 2 -23
Illegal units include garage, accessory structure, or single- family to multi - family unit
conversions. During 1998, the City identified a total of 44 residential violations, or an
average of 11 per quarter. The majority of these violations were also related to property
maintenance.
4. Housing Costs
Housing Prices
The 1990 Census documents a median housing unit value of $357,300 in El Segundo, about 58
percent above the county-wide median of $226,400, but well below Manhattan Beach ($500,001)
and Hermosa Beach ($431,500). More recent figures from the California Association ofRealtors
(CAR) indicate that the sales price of housing in El Segundo has dropped since that time. During
February-March 1999 the median price of a single- family detached home sold in El Segundo was
$313,250, lower than in the same time period for 1998, when the median price was $329,250.
Median single'-family home prices for this time period are shown below in Figure 6 for El
Segundo and selected neighboring cities. El Segundo, Inglewood, and Lawndale showed a
decrease in median price during the 1998 - 1999 time period whereas Hawthorne, Hermosa
Beach, and Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach showed an increase. The City of Hermosa
Beach, approximately four miles south of El Segundo, showed the largest increase in price
during this time period.
Figure 6
Median Housing Sales Prices 1998 -1999
El Segundo and Neighboring Communities
Source: California Association of Realtors, April 1999
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Housing Element 2 -24
Although not representative of final home prices, the CAR multiple listings provide a more
detailed illustration of the current market for single - family homes and condominiums. A
summary of this data is shown below in Tables 17 and 18, and documents average asking prices
well above the actual sales prices illustrated in Figure 6. Discussions with the City and realtors
indicate that the current market in El Segundo is "hot ", and that typically a single - family home is
on the market a maximum of 30 days, with many being sold in the first week they are listed.
One local realtor reported that there were currently only 30 properties listed compared to the
usual 100 or more.
Table 17
Listing Prices of Single - Family Housing Units
April 1999
Number of
Bedrooms
Median
Price
Average
Price
Price Range
Number of
Units
1 Bedroom
-
n/a
nia
n/a
2 Bedrooms
5314,900
5323,543
5298 -000 - 5389,000
7
3 Bedrooms
5349,937
5358,222
5338,900 - $385,000
8
4 Bedrooms
5592,000
5556,492
5365,000 - 5764,900
12
5 Bedrooms
5479,000
5554,200
5449,000 - $779,000
5
6 Bedrooms
5488,998
I S488,9198
S478,995-
2
Totals
5402,000
5457;573
5298,000 - 5779,000
34
Source: California Association of Realtors Multiple T ice„ Data, April 13' to 28th, 1999
Table 18
Listing Price of Condominiums/Townbomes
April 1999
Number of Bedrooms
Median
Average
Price Range
Number of
Price
Price
Units
1 Bedroom
594,900
$94,900
594,900
1
2 Bedrooms
S199,000
S193,215
$117,950 - $289,500
23
3 Bedrooms
5279,995
5281,556
5279,995 - 5281,556
7
Totals
5239,000
5221,651
S94,900 - 5289,500
31
Source: Califomia Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Data, April 13 to 28th, 1999
City of EI Segundo Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Element 2 -25
The majority of the single -family homes shown have 4 bedrooms, which is reflective of the
significant proportion of large -unit housing in the City, with one -third of the City's housing
having three or more bedrooms. Of the total units listed, about half are
condominiums /townhomes. The majority of these consist of 2- bedroom units. As shown in
Table 18, there is only one 1- bedroom condominium unit listed for sale, reflective of the fact that
only one condominium project exists in the City with one - bedroom units. This project is a recent
apartment to condominium conversion. The scarcity of 1- bedroom condominiums limits entry
into the homeownership market, which means that low and moderate income households maybe
forced to remain in the rental market.
Housing Rental Rates ••
The median contract rent for El Segundo according to the 1990 Census was $754 per month.
This was lower than that for Manhattan Beach ($1,001) and Hermosa Beach ($863), but higher
than that for Hawthorne ($593) or Los Angeles County ($570). The 1990 Census also indicated
that of the 4,037 renter - occupied units, about 17 percent were single - family detached homes, and
3 percent were condominiums or townhomes.
Discussions with a local property manager indicate that current (1999) rental rates in El Segundo
are fairly reasonable compared to those in immediate coastal neighboring cities. A summary of
these rental ranges is shown below in Table 19, as compiled from recent newspaper
_ advertisements. For example, a 24ndroom apartment could rent for as low as $750 per month in
El Segundo, whereas in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach a 2- bedroom apartment begins at
$1,200.
Table 19 r
Comparison of Rental Rates
El Segundo and Neighboring Coastal Communities
April 19"
Source: Daily Breeze, 4113199 - 5113199.
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Housing Element 2 -26
RanZe of Rental Costs
Housing Type and
Number of Bedrooms
El Segundo
$ermosa Beach
Manhattan
Apartments
-
1 Bedroom
S650-S895
5975 - 51,300
5975 - 51,500
2 Bedrooms
5875 - S1,200
S 1,200 - S 1,500
S1,200 - 52,100
3 Bedrooms
51,150 -51 750
$2.995
n/a
Condominiums do
Townhousa
2 Bedrooms
S1,100 - S1,200
S 1,200 - S 1,500
S1,725 - 52,100
3 Bedrooms
S1,650
$2,995
n/a
Single - Family Homes
3 Bedrooms
51,500 - $2,200
n/a
n/a
Source: Daily Breeze, 4113199 - 5113199.
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Housing Element 2 -26
l
The April -May 1999 listings from the Dail), Breeze document a median rent of 5735 for a
one - bedroom apartment, 51,050 for a two- bedroom apartment, and $1,700 for a three-
bedroom apartment. Rental rates for condominiums and townhomes were significantly
higher. A total of 20 different units were listed in El Segundo during this one -month period,
with only four units having three or more bedrooms.
Housing Costs and Affordability
The costs of homeownership and rent can be compared to a household's ability to pay for
housing, using the 1999 HUD - established Area Median Family Income (MFI) limits for Los
Angeles County of $51,300. Table 20 illustrates maximum affordable mortgage payments and
rents for a four - person household in Los Angeles County. Affordable housing cost is based on a
maximum of 30 percent of gross household income going towards mortgage or rental costs.
These maximum affordable costs would be adjusted downward for smaller households.
Comparison of these maximum affordable housing costs with the sales price data shown
previously, indicates that not even moderate income households (81 to 120 percent NTM would
be able to afford the lowest priced single- family homes listed for sale in El Segundo. It should
be noted however that asldng prices are higher than actual sales prices. With earning power to
purchase a home valued up to $234,300, only 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums and townhomes
are within the range of affordability of moderate income households. At a maximum affordable
purchase price of about $93,000, it is not likely that very -low income households (51% to 80%
MFn could afford even a small condominium unit Although the condominium conversion
project at 770 W. Imperial has 1- bedroom units that range from a selling price of $90,000 to
$102,000 that may be affordable to very-low income households, the affordability limit is based
on a four - person household. A four - person household would most likely not purchase a 1-
bedroom unit due to overcrowding. The 2- bedroom units at 770 W. Imperial sell from $119,000
to $139,000, which are affordable to low- income houi*eholds. The high price of single - family
housing, along with-the shortage of 1- bedroom condominiums, indicate that the opportunities for
home ownership in the City are limited for lower and moderate income groups. In addition, the
downpayment and closing costs may still represent a significant obstacle to home purchase.
In terms of rental housing costs (Table 20), low income households can afford 1 -2 bedroom
apartments in El Segundo. With the median rent of a one bedroom at $735, when adjusted for
uti4ties, very- low - income households (0-50% MFI) can not even afford a one - bedroom
apartment in El Segundo. Moderate income households (81 %-1200/o MFI) can afford virtually
all rental options advertised in El Segundo, with the exception of three bedroom condominiums
or single - family homes. Rental rates at 770 W. Imperial range from $650 to $675 for a 1-
bedroom unit, and from $850 to $1,000 for a 2- bedroom unit. Although low- income households
could afford units in this complex, very-low income households could not
City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Element 2 -27
Table 20
Maximum Affordable Rent and For -Sale Housing Costs
Los Angeles County -1999
Income Level
Utility
Allowance
Max. Affordable
Mo. Rent
Max. Affordable
Purchase Price'
Very Low Income
(0-50% MITI) 525,650
S50
5591
593,010
Low Income
(51- 80%MFI) $41,050
S50
5976
S153,780
Moderate Income
(81- 120%NEM 561,550
S50
51,489
$234,300
' Based on ten percent downpayment, 30 -year mortgage at 7.5% interest
5. Assisted Housing At Risk of Conversion
State law requires the Housing Element to identify, analyze and propose programs to preserve
housing units that are currently restricted to low- income housing use and will become
unrestricted and possibly lost as low income housing. Based on review of Federal and State
subsidized horsing inventories, and confirmed by interviews with City staff, then are no
"Assisted Housing Projects" in El Segundo as defined by State and Government Code Section
65583 (A) (8).
The City does own Park Vista, a 97 unit senior housing project developed in 1984 using City
Raids. While there are no affordability covenants associated with the project, rents are
maintained at levels well below market. Current (1999) rents are $248 for efciencyunits, $398
for one - bedroom handicapped accessible units, and 5498 for standard one - bedroom units.
Occupancy is limited to persons who have lived in the City for at least one year, are capable of
indepmdent living, and whose annual incomes fall below 530,000 for single - person households
aa4 535,000 for two person households. The project is managed by the non -profit Park Vista
Board. According to the project's managers, one - bedroom units are in greatest demand, with a
long waiting list for occupancy. In addition, management indicates many seniors have to be
turned away from Park Vista who are no longer capable of fully independent living, and there are
no assisted living facilities in El Segundo for seniors in need of a more supportive housing
environment.
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Housing Element 2 -28
D. REGIONAL HOUSING ?NEEDS
California's Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing
proo=s designed to meet its "fair share" of existing and future housing needs for all income
groups, as determined bythe jurisdiction's Council of Governments. This "fair share" allocation
concept seeks to ensure that each jurisdiction accepts responsibility for the housing needs ofnot
only its resident population, but also for the jurisdiction's projected share of regional housing
growth across all income categories. Regional growth needs are defined as the number of units
that would have to be added in each jurisdiction to accommodate the forecasted number of
households, as well as the number of units that would have to be added to compensate for
anticipated demolitions and changes to achieve an "ideal" vacancy rate.
In the six- county southern California region, which includes El Segundo, the agency responsible
for assigning these regional housing needs to each jurisdiction is the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG). The regional growth allocation process begins with the
State Department of Finance's projection of Statewide housing demand for a five -year planning
period, which is then apportioned by the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) among each of the State's official regions.
SCAG is currently in the process of developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) model for the 2000 -2005 period. Draft revised RHNA figures pVblished by SCAG in
August 2000 identify an overall construction need for 78 new units in El Segundo. This
construction need is further broken down by income category: 14 very-low income, 11 Iow
income, 16 moderate income and 37 upper income, with an annual need of 10 new housing units. -
E. HOUSING IN THE COASTAL ZONE
Approximately 50 acres within the City lies within the coastal zone. The area is a narrow strip,
approximately 0.8 of a mile wide and 200 yards in length All of this area is Zoned and has a
Land Use Designation of Heavy Industrial (M -2). The coastal zone is completely developed
with a major electrical power generating station owned by El Segundo Power/Dynagy, aMarine
Petroleum Transfer Terminal, owned by Chevron and a small retail service station. Currently
there is no residential development within the coastal zone, the General Plan, Zoning and Local
Coastal Plan do not allow residential development within the coastal zone, and no changes are
anticipated in the future which would allow the development of new residential uses.
City of El Ssgundo Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Element 2 -29
3. SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEED
Assuring the availability of adequate housing for all social and economic segments of El
Segundo's present and future population is an important goal for the City. To implement this
goal, the City must target its programs and monetary assistance toward those households with the
greatest need. This section of the Housing Element is a summary of the major housing need
categories in terms of income groups as defined by Federal and State law. It includes the'City's
share of regional housing need as defined by Ahe Southern California Association of
Governments' (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The Cityrecognizes the
- special status of lower income households, which in many cases are comprised of elderly or
disabled persons, single- parent households, or military households. As summarized in Table 71,
the areas of greatest housing assistance need include the following:
1. Households Overpaying for Housing - Approximately one -third of all households in El
Segundo are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Of these
overpaying households, two- thirds were renters, representing 36 percent of the total
renter households in the City.
2. Special Needs Households - Certain segments of the population may have a more
difficult time finding'decent, affordable housing due to their special circumstances or
needs. - In El Segundo, the Needs Assessment documents the following groups with
special housing needs:
• 1,120 households headed by elderlypersons. Ofthese households, 454 consist of
C. elderly persons living alone;
• 1,251 persons age 16 and over with physical disabilities;
• 575 female- headed households, over half of which (325 households) included
minor children. Over ten percent of the City's female- headed households with
children were living in poverty;
• U.S. Air Force base military personnel;
7 -10 chronic homeless individuals.
3. Aga and Condition of Sousing Stock - According to the Census, 68 percent of the
` City's housing units are greater than 30 years of age, the age at which housing typically
begins to require major repairs. This represents a significant proportion of the City's
housing stock, and indicates that preventive maintenance will be essential to ward o$
widespread housing deterioration.
The City's quarterly Code Inspection Compliance program identifies housing units that
are in need of property maintenance or substandard. In all of 1998, the City identified
44 residential structures with code violations. These included properties containing units
requiring substantial repair as well as rehabilitation. The highest concentration of
residential properties cited for code violations are found in the northwest section of City.
4. Housing Costs and Affordability - Spring 1999 residential multiple listings in El
Segundo document an average listing price of 5457,573 for single family homes and
City of EJ Segundo Summary of Housing Need
Housing Element 3 -1
$221,651 for condominiums. According to local realtors, the local housing market is
"hot ", with units typically on the market less than 30 days. Single - family housing prices
in the City are well above levels affordable even to moderate income households, and
while 1 -2 bedroom condominiums are generally priced at levels affordable to moderate
income households, there is only one condominium project in the City containing 1-
bedroom units. Thus, the high price of housing, along with the shortage of 1- bedroom
condominiums, indicates that opportunities for home ownership in the City are limited
for moderate income households.
Apartments provide the primary form of rental housing in El Segundo and rent for a
median of $735 per month for a 1- bedroom, $1,050 for a 2- bedroom4 and $1,700 for a 3-
bedroom. While these rent levels are generally affordable to low income households,
very low income households are priced out of the rental market even for one bedroom
units. 1n addition, discussions with a local rental agency indicate that the demand for
rentals is high in El Segundo, and the availability of vacant units are scarce.
5. Overcrowded Households - Household overcrowding in El Segundo is relatively
nominal, with only 3.8 percent of the City's households documented as having greater
than 1.01 persons per room, compared to an overcrowding rate of 19 percent in Los
Angeles County. Overcrowding among renter - households was more prevalent than
among owner - households, with renters comprising 78 percent ofthe City's overcrowded
households. The low incidence of overcrowding in El Segundo is reflective of several
factors: almost 50 percent of the housing stock has 5 or more rooms; relatively limited
numbers of large family and minority households; and overall higher median incomes in
the City.
6. Regional Sousing Needs - The City is required to demonstrate in its Housing Element
the availability of adequate sites to fulfill the City's identified share of regional housing
needs by income category.
S CAG is ciurently in the process of developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
OUINA) model for the 2000 -2005 period. Draft RHNA figures published by SCAG in
June 1999 identify an overall construction need for 78 new units in El Segundo. This
construction need is further broken down by income category. 14 very-low income, 11
low income, 16 moderate income and 37 upper income. The City has zoning in place to
accommodate over 400 additional units. Over 300 of these are multi- family units at
densities of 18 -27 units per acre, thereby reducing development costs to levels affordable
to low income households for rental housing and moderate income households for
ownership housing.
City of El Segundo Summary of Housing Need
Housing B emm 3 -2
I
Table 21
Summary of Existing and Projected Housing Needs
OvIMaying Households
Special Needs Groups
Total
2,242
Elderly Households
1,120
Renter
1,461
Elderly Living Alone
454
owner
781
Disabled Persons
1,251
Female Headed Households
575
w /Children
325
Military Personnel
130
Homeless
7 -10
Units in Need of Repair
Housing Construction Need: January 1998 -
Jnne 2005
Total
44
Total Construction Need
78
Substandard, Need
Very Low Income
14
Rehabilitation
44
Low Income
11
Substandard, Need
Moderate Income
16
Replacement
0
Upper Income
37
Note: Special needs figum cannot be totaled because categories are not exclusive of one another.
Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Cemsus, 1990 Report; El Segundo Police Department;
City of El Segundo Quarterly Code Compliance Inspection Reports, 1999; SCAG 1999 Regional
Housing Needs Assessment.
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Housing Element 3-3
4. HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
The provision of adequate and affordable housing is affected by both market conditions and
governmental programs and regulations. Housing Element law requires a city to examine
potential and actual governmental and non - governmental constraints to the development ofnew
housing and the maintenance of existing units for all income levels. Market, governmental, and
environmental constraints that contribute to housing development in El Segundo are discussed
below.
A. MARKET CONSTRAINTS
1. Construction Costs
A major cost associated with building a new unit is the cost of building materials. In the current
Southern California real estate market, the single factor which has the most impact on the cost of
building a new house is the cost of building materials. It is estimated that these costs account for
approximately 40 to 50 percent of the sales price of a new home. Typical residential
construction costs for a single - family home are approximately $78 per square foot.
A reduction in amenities and the quality of building materials (above a minimum acceptability
for health, safety, and adequate performance) could result in lower sales prices. In addition, pre-
fabricated factory built housing may provide for lower priced housing by reducing construction
and labor costs. Another factor related to construction costs is the number of units built at one
time. As that number increases, overall costs generally decrease as builders are able to take
advantage of the benefits of economies of scale. This type of cost reduction is of particular
benefit when density bonuses are used for the provision of affordable housing.
2. Land Costs
The price of raw land and any necessary improvements is a key component of the total cost of
housing. The diminishing supply of land available for residential construction combined with a
fairly steady demand for such development has served to keep the cost of land fairly high,
particularly in South Bay coastal communities. Land holding costs incurred during the
development process also add to the ultimate price of a new home. The two factors which most
influence land holding costs are the interest rate on acquisition and development loans, and
government processing times for plans and permits.
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Housing Element 4 -1
3. Availability of Financing
Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that
local governments can do to affect these rates. Jurisdictions can, however, offer interest rate
write -downs to extend home purchasing opportunities to a broader economic segment of the
population. In addition, government insured loan programs maybe available to reduce mortgage
downpayment requirements.
Under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act MNDA), leading institutions are required to disclose
information on the disposition of loan applications and the income, gender, and race of loan
applicants. As shown in Table 22, in 1997, a total of 343 households applied for conventional
mortgage loans to purchase homes in El Segundo. About 70 percent of the applications were
originated (approved by lenders and accepted by applicants) and 11 percent were denied, with
the remaining 19 percent of the applications withdrawn, closed for incompleteness, or not
accepted by the applicants.
The overall denial rates for conventional home purchase loans by income of applicant shown in
. Table 22 are logical, with low income applicants o f biting the highest denial rate (30 percent),
and moderate and upper income households a much lower denial rate (10 percent). While the
earlier analysis of housing sales prices indicates low income households are effectively priced
out of the market in El Segundo, a greater number of moderate income renter households may be
able to move into homeownership in the City's condominiums with limited public assistance.
The small number of applications received from low income households (7 percent), indicates
there may also be a need to provide informational and loan counseling services to lower income
groups in the City.
Table 22 �r
Disposition of Conventional Loans
Sousse: Home M*V W Disdomm Act (HMDA) dam for 1997. Tabulated with the Cenaau sdhvw .
Overall, home improvement loans have lower approval rates. In 1997, 28 households in El
Segumdo applied for home improvement loans and only 36 percent were approved, indicating the
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Housing Element 4-2
Home Piarebase Loans
Home Improvement ILoass
AppBcaat
Income
Total
%
%
%
Total
%
9/e
%
Appl'ns
Originated
Denied
Other
Appl'ns
Originated
Denied
Other
Low Income
23
43%
300
26%
3
0%
67%
33%
(< 800/0 MFI) -
Modaate Income
38
79%
10%
10%
2
50%
500/0
00/0
(80 -119 % MR)
Upperincotne
269
69%
100/0
20%
22
41%
32%
279/0
— 12(r9/0 MFI)
Not Available
13
85%
0%
15 %.
1
0%
100'/0
00/0
Total
343
700/6
11%
19% 1
28
36%
390/6
25%
Sousse: Home M*V W Disdomm Act (HMDA) dam for 1997. Tabulated with the Cenaau sdhvw .
Overall, home improvement loans have lower approval rates. In 1997, 28 households in El
Segumdo applied for home improvement loans and only 36 percent were approved, indicating the
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continued need for City assistance in providing rehabilitation loans. Again, the percentage of
loans denied is highest in the low income category. This supports the need for a government-
assisted rehabilitation assistance program for low income households.
The top mortgage lenders for El Segundo applicants in 1997 are summarized below in Table 23.
The remaining lenders not shown processed ten or fewer applications each.
Table 23
Primary Mortgage Lenders in El Segundo: 1997
Institution
Number of
Applications
Platim= Capital Group
34
Czunvywide Home Loans
31
Bank of America, NT&SA
27
First Nationwide Mortp
24
Wasbmgtpn Mutual Bank, FA
20
Glendale Federal Bank
14
Sourer Home MorgpV Disclosure Act (HNMA) dm for 1997.
Tabulned with the Cenuu software.
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B. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
Housing affordability is affected by factors in both the private and public sectors. Actions by the
City can have an impact on the price and availability of housing. Land use controls, site
improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve
the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development.
1. Land Use Controls
The Land Use Element of the City of El Segundo's General Plan sets forth the Citys policies for
guiding local development. These policies, together with existing zoning regulations, establish
the amount and distribution of land to be allocated for different uses within the City. The City of
El Segundo General Plan and Zoning Ordinance provide for a range of different intensities of
residential land use, including the following:
a) Single - Family Residential (R -1) - up to 8.7 dwelling units per acre.
b) Two-Family Residential (R -2) - up to 12.4 dwelling units per acre.
c) Multi- Family Residential (R -3) - up to 18 - 27 dwelling units per acre.
d) Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) - up to 10 dwelling units per acre (above ground floor
commercial use).
e) Downtown Commercial (C -RS) --up to 10 dwelling units per acre (above ground floor
commercial use).
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In addition to the residential categories described above, the Medium Density Residential WR)
zone is used as a type of "holding zone" which can be activated within certain areas of the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and used in place of the base zone regulations. This zone allows
densities from 18 tQ 27 units per acre to allow sufficient buffering and open space areas
while sustaining residential and supporting commercial uses in the Specific Plan area.
An additional residential designation, the Planned Residential Zone (PRD), is to be used
specifically for the former Imperial Elementary School Site. This zone permits rip to 29 single -
family detached units and 36 multi- family units. The purpose of this zone is to encourage the
long -range development of residential property under an overall development plan for the site.
Housing supply and cost are greatly affected by the amount of land designated for residential use
and the density at which development is permitted. In El Segundo, 15 percent ofthe City's land
area (533 acres) is designated for residential use. Multi - Family neighborhoods are by far the
most common residential use in El Segundo, accounting for over one-half of the residential units
in the City. This designation includes apartment complexes, "stacked flat" -style condominiums,
and "townhome" -style condominiums.
The City's Land Use Element as amended in 1992 documents a residential `build out" of 7,674
units, or 334 above the City's existing (1998) housing stock of 7,340 units_ This figure includes
vacant residential land and underdeveloped land. The lack of available vacant land, therefore, is
a major constraint to the development of housing within the City_ The majority of the vacant
land available is currently in non - residential zoning categories, therefore, the principal options
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available to expand the housing supply consist of infill/recycling of lower density development
or underutilized land to higher densities.
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2. Residential Development Standards
The Citys residential development standards, both on and off -site, are not considered overly
restrictive. The density, setback, and other standards regulating residential development within
the City are in concert with those being used by other surrounding communities. The zoning
ordinance limits all residential building heights to 26 feet and two stories. The City does not
offer a height bonus for affordable units, which could potentially inhibit the development of
affordable housing. Residential development standards for the City of El Segundo are
summarized in Table 24.
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Table 24
Residential Development Standards
Source: City of El. Segundo Zoning Ordinance, March 17, 1998.
Notes: (1) Lot coverage may be increased to 47% if the height of the structure is limited to 18 feet
(2) Provides for 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3 units
(e.g. 3-5 units — 2 visitor spaces, 6-8 waits - 4, 9 -11 units s 6, 12 -14 units - 8, etc.).
(3) Additional pan=g only required for new units. Existing units may expand wuh= adding
1arkimg-
The City's covered parking requirements for each housing type are: one - family dwelling - fully
enclosed garage; two-family dwelling - fully enclosed garage; and multiple - family dwelling -
covered structure enclosed on three sides. Multiple - family dwellings include condominiums.
3. Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types
Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made
available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development
of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multi- family rental housing,
factory-built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. The
following paragraphs describe the City's provisions for these types of housing.
Multi -Famfly Rental Housing: Multiple - family housing is the predominant dwelling type in the
City, comprising about 53 percent of the total housing units. The number of multi - family units
has also been increasing due to recycling of underdeveloped single - family lots. There are still
single - family homes located on land that is designated for multi - family use. The City's zoning
ordinance provides for multiple - family units in the following three zones: Planned Residential
Development (PRD); Multi- Family Residential (R-3); and Medium Density Residential (MDR).
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Min.
Zoning
Lot
Setbacks
Max.
Parking
Max. Lot
Area
Front
Rear
Side
Height
Requirements
Coverage
R -1
5,000 sf
22 Ll
5 ft.
3 - 5 ft.
26 ftJ
2 spaceslunit &
400/6'
30 ft.
10%
2 Story
1 additional
Combined
space for du
>3,000 sf
R -2
7,000 sf
20 ft..
5 R
3 - 5 ft.
26 ftJ
2 spaceV nit &
50%
10%
2 Story
1 additional
space for do
>3,000 sf
R-3
7,000 sf
15 fL
10 fi
3 - 5 ft.
26 fi
2 spaceshmit &
53%
100/0
2 visitor
Source: City of El. Segundo Zoning Ordinance, March 17, 1998.
Notes: (1) Lot coverage may be increased to 47% if the height of the structure is limited to 18 feet
(2) Provides for 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3 units
(e.g. 3-5 units — 2 visitor spaces, 6-8 waits - 4, 9 -11 units s 6, 12 -14 units - 8, etc.).
(3) Additional pan=g only required for new units. Existing units may expand wuh= adding
1arkimg-
The City's covered parking requirements for each housing type are: one - family dwelling - fully
enclosed garage; two-family dwelling - fully enclosed garage; and multiple - family dwelling -
covered structure enclosed on three sides. Multiple - family dwellings include condominiums.
3. Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types
Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made
available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development
of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multi- family rental housing,
factory-built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. The
following paragraphs describe the City's provisions for these types of housing.
Multi -Famfly Rental Housing: Multiple - family housing is the predominant dwelling type in the
City, comprising about 53 percent of the total housing units. The number of multi - family units
has also been increasing due to recycling of underdeveloped single - family lots. There are still
single - family homes located on land that is designated for multi - family use. The City's zoning
ordinance provides for multiple - family units in the following three zones: Planned Residential
Development (PRD); Multi- Family Residential (R-3); and Medium Density Residential (MDR).
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Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing: The Cityprovides formobile or manufactured homes
within its residential zone districts if they meet specific standards. Both mobile homes and
manufactured housing units must be certified according to the National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and can not have been altered in violation of
applicable Codes. The units must also be installed on a permanent foundation in compliance
with all applicable building regulations and Title 25 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Second, Third and Fourth Units: The City's zoning ordinance provides for second dwelling
units on single - family residential zoned lots when the side lot line forms a common boundary
line with lots zoned for higher intensity uses. The Code also allows a 3- family or 4- family
dwelling on two- family.residential zoned lots which meet the same criteria. The side lot line
must be adjacent to one of the following higher intensity zones:
a) R -3, Multi - Family Residential;b) C -RS, Downtown Commercial;
c) C -2, Neighborhood Commercial;
d) C -3, General Commercial;
e) CO, Corporate Office;
f) MU -N, Urban Mixed -Use North;
g) MU -S, Urban Mixed -Use South;
h) P, Automobile Parking.
i) M -1, Light Industrial (Two- family residential only)
j) M -2, Heavy Industrial (Two - family residential only)
Second units are also allowed on the front of any single family lot that does not meet the above
zoning conditions, if the existing unit does not exceed 700 square feet and was built on the rear
portion of the lot prior to December 26, 1947.
Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters: There are currently no transitional housing
facilities or emergency shelters within the City of El Segundo, and the City zoning ordinance
does not define or specifically allow for, or prohibit these types of facilities. Aprogram hasbam
included in this Housing Element to establish an allowance in the zoning ordinance to permit
transitional housing facilities in multi- fatnilyresidential zones and emergency shelters in area
zoned for commercial use under a Conditional Use Permit process.
4. Development and Planning Fees
The City collects various fees from developers to cover the costs of processing permits and
providing necessary services and infrastructure. Fees are collected upon filing of an application
for developments that require a discretionary approval. Fees are also collected at the time of
building permit issuance. No school fees are required for new development west of Sepulveda
Boulevard, and there are no "Quimby" (Parkland dedication), art or childcare fees required for
any new development projects. Additionally, refuse collection is free for single - family
residences and there is no utility users tax (electric, gas, phone and water) for any residential
users. Impact fees (Fire, Police, Library and Traffic) are required to be paid prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy. All of these factors help to reduce the cost of housing in El
Segundo.
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Table 25 provides a listing of fees the City of El Segundo charges for residential development
In addition, there may be other fees assessed depending upon the circumstances of the /
development. For example, the builder may need to pay an inspection fee for sidewalks, curbs,
and gutters if their installation is needed, or the builder may need a Variance, Conditional Use
Permit, or Site Plan Review. The fees listed in Table 25 show those which are typically charged
for a standard residential development.
Table 25
Fees Charged For Residential Development
Fee Type
Single Family > 9 units
Multi Family > 6 units
Single - Family < 10 units
Multi- Family < 7 units
Adjustments
$520
5375
Appeals
$235 or S50'
$170 or $50'
Precise Plan Residential
$ 1,135
5810
Preliminary Review
S80
S55
Subdivision
$935
5675
Conditional Use Penmt
$935
5675
Zone Amendment
S1,320
$935
Enviraa mental
Elk Preparation (plus consultant costs)
$3,650
53,650
Enva+ottmental Review
$37
S37
Smoky Hollow Floating Zone
S 1,060
n/a
Smoky Hollow Site Plan
5750
n/a
Source: City of El Segundo Planning Division, Apra 1999.
A 50 % Appeal fee for a citizen's principal residence applies under certain conditions.
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5. Building Codes and Enforcement
In addition to land use controls, local building codes also affect the cost of housing. El Segundo
has adopted the Uniform Building Code (LJBC) which establishes minimum construction
standards. These minimum standards can not be revised to be less stringent without sacrificing
basic safety considerations and amenities. No major reductions in construction costs are
anticipated through revisions to local building codes. Working within the framework of the
existing codes, however, the City will continue to implement planning and development
techniques that lower costs and facilitate new construction where possible. Enforcement of all
City codes is handled by the appropriate departments and is typically coordinated by the
Community, Economic and Development Services Department. The Planning Division enforces
the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Local Processing and Permit Procedures
The processing time needed to obtain development permits and required approvals is often cited
as a prime contributor to the high cost of housing. Additional time may be necessary for
environmental review, depending on the location and nature of a project 1n response to State
law, California cities have been working to improve the efficiency of permit and review
processes by providing 'one -stop processing,' thereby eliminating duplication of effort. The
passage of Assembly Bill 884, which took effect on January 1, 1978, has also helped to reduce
governmental delays by: 1) limiting processing time in most cases to a one year, and 2)
eliminating some of the "red tape" by requiring agencies to specify the information needed to _
complete an acceptable application. The City of El Segundo has fully implemented the
( provisions of AB 884, as well as more recent legislation requiring the establishment of one -stop
permit coordination.
Based on periodic surveys conducted by the City, local processing times are quite comparable to
those experienced in neighboring communities. Currently it takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks to
review and process plans. Many minor permits are issued in a much shorter time frame
including "over- the - counter" approval and permit issuance. Additionally, the City allows the
issuance of separate grading and foundation permits prior to the issuance of the building permits.
Plans are allowed to be submitted to plan check prior to the Planning Commission and City
Council approval of the project. Zone changes and Planned Residential Developments (PRD)
are typically taking 3 to 4 months to review and process for a public hearing, although this may
vary depending upon the type of environmental review required. The Planning Commission
remains the only entity in the review process, unless the Planning Commission decision is
appealed. In this case, approval by the City Council is required. In addition, City Council
approval is required for a zone change and General Plan Amendment.
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C. ENVIRONAMNTAL CONSTRAINTS
As a City with a large industrial base, numerous environmental related factors are present which
pose constraints to residential development within El Segundo. Historically, less than 25 percent
of the land within the City has been used for residential development. The remaining land has
been used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial purposes, including oil refineries,
aircraft and space vehicle manufacturing, chemical production, corporate research and
supporting office, commercial, and hotels. The development invested in these properties is
substantial, malting conversion to residential uses economically infeasible. When sufficient
amounts of these properties have become available for recycling, the City has permitted
residential uses in a mixed -use environment west of Sepulveda Boulevard, provided that
infiwtructure issues could be successfully addressed, and residential uses could be buffered from -
non- residential uses.
In comparison to other areas in Los Angeles County, the City of El Segundo is heavily affected
by traffic, air quality, odor and safety issues related to flight operations at Los Angeles
International Airport. Those residential areas located near the northern boundaries of the City
are particularly subject to these impacts. The Circulation, Air Quality, and Noise Elements of
the City's General Plan all contain policies that seek to minimize the negative effects upon these
residential areas, and help ens= the protection of area residents.
Many of the industries operating in El Segundo use hazardous materials in their operations and
have sites which are contaminated by toxins. Since heavy industry is the largest single land use
in the City, hazardous materials use and management is a serious consideration. Heavy
manufacturing comprises about 30 percent of the City's area, which is made up almost entirely
of the Chevron Refinery. The uses associated with the Refinery, Hyperion Treatment plant, and
two power plants prechide the development of additional housing in close proximity to these
facilities. Although industries in El Segundo generate a diverse mix of hazardous waste, all
heavy industrial uses must conform to the policies of the City's Hazardous Materials ElemenL
The location of major waste generators and industrial land uses are shown in Figure 7.
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5. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
This section of the Housing Element evaluates the potential additional residential
development which could occur in El Segundo, and discusses opportunities for energy
conservation in residential development.
A. AVAILABILITY OF SITES FOR HOUSING
An important component.ofthe El Segundo Housing Element is the identification of sites for
future housing development, and evaluation of the adequacy of these sites in fulfilling the
City's share of regional housing needs.
Since completion of the residential sites inventory conducted as part of the City's 1992
Housing Element, the City has purchased a land use database from the County Assessor's
Office which includes information on parcel size and existing land use, including number of
residential units, for every parcel in the City. This database can now be evaluated using the
City's GIS (Geographic. Information System) and cross tabulated with residential zoning to
assess growth potential on every vacant and underutilized residential parcel in the City.
Table 26 presents the results of this residential sites analysis. As illustrated in this table, only
4.1 acres (17 parcels) of vacant residential land remain in El Segundo, and can accommodate
a total of 44 new units.
Underutilized residential properties represent the area of greatest growth potential m the City,
and R -3 properties in particular. The following methodology was used to quantify potential
new units on underutilized multi- family properties. Using the City's GIS, the analysis
assigned a divisor to R -2 and R -3 zones based on allowable density, calculated the allowable
units based on parcel size, and then calculated the number of potential net new units based
upon the difference between existing and allowable units. In order to give a more realistic
assessment of those parcels where land economics are most likely to support recycling, only
those parcels where at least a doubling of the existing unit count could be achieved under
zoning were included in the residential sites inventory in Table 26. As illustrated in this
table, a total of six acres of R -2 zoned property (32 parcels) and 21.9 acres of R -3 zoned
property (82 parcels) are developed at densities well below those permitted under zoning.
Buildout of these properties to their maximum densities could result in a net increase in 32
units in R -2 areas at densities up to 12 units per acre, and 403 units in R -3 areas at densities
up to 18 or 27 units per acre, depending on parcel size.
In addition to development on underutilized residential parcels, the City has designated two
significant non - residential parcels/areas for future housing use. These properties are
accounted for under Recyclable Acres in Table 26, and are described below.
The El SegLmdo General Plan designates the 5.7 acre former Imperial School site as Planned
Residential Development, the only location of this land use district in the City. This mixed
density residential designation is intended to encourage design flexibility and provide
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Housing Element S -1
transitional densities and uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood
The General Plan permits a maximum of 29 single - family detached and 36 multi - family
dwelling units on this site.
The City has adopted a Specific Plan for the area known as Smoky Hollow located north of
the Chevron Refinery which permits primarily light industrial uses. The Plan does designate
a total of 14 acres currently developed with light industrial use for transition to medium
density residential (18 du/acre). Since adoption of the Specific Plan, one residential project
known as Grand Tropez has been developed providing 88 units. Additionally, two other
developments, a 28 unit and a 26 unit, condominium projects have been approved
immediately to the east of Grand Tropez. The remaining 6.8 acres, which could be developed
at 18 units/acre, could provide for an additional 122 units in Smoky Hollow. Existing
infrastructure which serves the existing light industrial uses within the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan would be adequate to serve the future residential uses.
In addition to the properties that are zoned for residential use in the City, there are several
commercial and industrial zones that could accommodate accessory residential uses, in a
mixed -use environment. The Downtown Commercial (C -RS) and'the Neighborhood
Commercial (C -2) Zones allow one dwelling unit per parcel, or 10 dwelling waits per acre,
above ground floor commercial uses. Currently there are 8.8 acres of C RS zoned property
with 18 units and the C -2 Zone has 7.1 acres and 85 dwelling units. The Small Business
(SB) and Medium Manufacturing (Iv" zones, located within the Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan area, also allow one "caretaker" unit per lot with a maximum size of 500 square feet per
unit. Currently there are several existing caretaker units in the Smoky Hollow area These
zones have the potential to provide new residential units. These new units could provide
affordable rental housing opportunities, particularly in the SB and MM Zones due to the
limited unit size and restriction to use by a caretaker only. Additionally, the City's Zoning
Code allows the opportunity for joint-use, off -site, uncovered and tandem parking which
allows more flexibility for new development of residential units particularly on sites that also
have commercial or industrial uses.
As indicated previously in Table 21, El Segundo's draft regional housing growth needs for
the 1998 -2005 planning period have been determined by SCAG to be 78 housing units,
including 14 very low, 11 low, 16 moderate, and 37 upper income units. The City's
residential sites analysis indicates potential for 419 net new units in the City based on
existing zoning and General Plan designations. The majority of these units are provided at
densities of 18 units and acre and above, thereby reducing per units development costs to
levels affordable to low income households for rental housing and moderate income
households for ownership housing.
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Table 26
City of El Segundo
Residential Development Potential
Land Use Designation
Vacant Acres
Underutilized
Recyclable
Net Potential
Acres
Acres
I New Units
I
R -1 - Low Density
13
10
(8 du/ac)
R -2 - Medium Density
02
6.0
33
(12 du/ac)
R-3 - High Density
2.6
8-2
189
1S du/ac,27 du/ac
Planned Residential
5.7
65
29 SFR/36 MFR
Medium Density Residential
6.8
122
(MDR) - (18 do/ac, 27 du/ac)
Total
4.1
14.2
12-5
419 units
Source: City of El Segundo 1999 GLS Database. Tabulated by Cou=/Bebwd/A.ssociates.
C. Parcels umder 15,000 sq. ft an permitted at densities up to 27 du/acre. Parcels over 15,000 sq. R are
limited to 18 d ulacre.
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B. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
As residential energy costs rise, increasing utility costs reduce the affordability of housing.
The City has many opportunities to directly affect energy use within its jurisdiction. Title 24
of the California Administrative Code sets forth mandatory energy standards for new
development, and requires adoption of an "energy budget ". The following are among the
alternative ways to meet these energy standards:
Alternative 1: The passive solar approach which requires proper solar orientation,
appropriate levels of thermal mass, south facing windows, and moderate insulation
levels.
Alternative 2: Generally requires higher levels of insulation than Alternative 1, but
has no thermal mass or window orientation requirements.
Alternative 3: Also is without passive solar design but requires active solar water
heating in exchange for less stringent insulation and/or glazing requirements.
In turn, the home building industry must comply with these standards while localities are
responsible for enforcing the energy conservation regulations. Some additional opportunities
for energy conservation include various passive design techniques. Among the range of
techniques that could be used for purposes of reducing energy consumption are the
following:
*Locating the structure on the northern portion of the sunniest portion of the site;
*Designing the structure to admit the maximum amount of sunlight into the building and to
reduce exposure to extreme weather conditions;
*Locating indoor areas of maximum usage along the south face of the building and placing
corridors, closets, laundry rooms, power core, and garages along the north face to the
building to serve as a buffer between heated spaces and the colder north face;
In addition to energy- conserving design, local utilities offer the following energy
conservation assistance programs to El Segundo residents:
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(` Southern California Edison Customer Assistance Program
* Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a variety of energy conservation services under
Customer Assistance Programs (CAP). These services are designed to help low- income
households, senior citizens, permanently disabled, and non - English speaking customers
control their energy use. All CAP participants must meet the federally- established income
guidelines. Most services are available free of charge.
Southern California Gas Company Involvement Program
The Southern California Gas Company offers an energy conservation service known as the
Community Involvement Program (CIP). This service provides weatherization for the homes
or apartments of low- income families, provided they meet the federally - established income
guidelines. These services are provided to the low- income families free of charge while later
being reimbursed by the Gas Company.
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6. HOUSING PLAN
Sections 2 through 5 ofthe Housing Element establish the housing needs, opportunities and
constraints in the City of El Segundo. The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth
the City's goals, policies, and programs to address El Segundo's identified housing needs.
A. GOALS AND POLICIES
This section of the Housing Element contains the goals and policies the City of El Segundo
intends to implement to address a number of important housing-related issues. With a very
limited supply of land and limited public funding sources, El Segundo's housing objectives
are primarily to protect and preserve its existing housing stock. In addition to the small
amount of new construction anticipated on presently underdeveloped residential land, the
City will also provide an opportunity for private development of new units within the Smoky
Hollow Mixed -Use district, on the Imperial School site, and in the Downtown and
Neighborhood Commercial Zones.
The following five major issue areas are addressed by the goals and policies of this Element.
Each issue area and the supporting goals and policies are identified and discussed in the
following section.
• Conserving and improving the condition of the existing stock of affordable housing;
• Assisting in the development of affordable housing;
*Providing adequate sites to achieve a diversity of housing;
•Removing governmental constraints, as necessary; and
• Promoting equal housing opportunity.
Conserving Existing Affordable Housing Stock
According to the 1990 Census, about 68 percent of El Segundo's housing units are more than
30 years old, the age at which a housing unit will typically begin to require major repairs.
This represents a significant proportion of the City's housing stock, and indicates that
programs which assist with preventive maintenance may be necessary to avoid housing
deterioration.
GOAL 1: Preserve and protect the existing housing stock by encouraging the
rehabilitation of deteriorating dwelling units and the conservation of the currently
sound housing stock.
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Policy I.I: Continue to promote the use of rehabilitation assistance programs to encourage
property owners to rehabilitate owner - occupied and rental housing where feasible.
Policy 1.2: Encourage investment of public and private resources to foster neighborhood
improvement.
Policy 1.3: Encourage the maintenance of sound owner - occupied and renter -occupied
housing.
Policy 1.4: Continue to promote sound attenuation improvements to the existing housing
stock
Assisting in the Development of Affordable Housing
There is a range of household types in El Segundo that need housing to fit their particular
circumstances. For example, about 35 percent of the population is between the ages of 25
and 44. This may indicate a need for affordable homeownership opportunities. The City
seeks to expand the range of housing opportunities, including those for low- and moderate
income first -time homebuyers, senior citizens on fixed incomes, very low-, low -, and
moderate - income residents, the disabled, military personnel, and the homeless.
GOAL 2: Provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in the City to meet
the needs of groups with special requirements, including the needs of lower and
moderate income households.
C.
Policy Z1: Provide regulations, as required by State law, to facilitate additional senior
housing and develop programs to serve related special needs.
Policy 22: Facilitate the creation of affordable home ownership opportunities for low and
moderate income households.
Policy Z3: Provide an allowance in the Ciry's Zoning Ordinance, as required by State law,
to permit transitional housing facilities in multi family residential zones and emergency
shelters in- commercial zones.
Policy 2.4: Provide funding for the development ofplans for a Community Center to provide
expanded and consolidated services for seniors and large families.
Providing Adequate Sites
As described in the Constraints section of the Housing Element, historically, less than 25
percent of the land within the City has been used for residential development. The remaining
land has been used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial purposes and is not
available for residential use. A total of 335 acres are designated residenfmYcommercial
mixed use in El Segundo. Limited land resources thus restrict the amount of residential
development that could occur in the City.
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GOAL 3: Provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations
and a variety of densities in accordance with the land use designations and policies in
the Land Use Element
Policy 3.1: Provide for the construction of 78 -new housing units during the 2000 -2005
planning period in order to meet the goals of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(AHNA)•
Polity 3.2: Allow property designated for multi family use which currently contains single -
family development to be recycled for multi family residential development.
Policy 3.3: Permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop
with a diversity of types, price and tenure.
Policy 3.4: Encourage new housing to be developed within the Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use
district, and on the Imperial School site
Polity 3.5: Continue to permit a second dwelling on selected single-family lots when such
lots abut higher intensity land use designations.
Policy 3.6: Continue to permit a second dwelling on the front of select single-family lots
which have a small older dwelling at the rear of the lot.
Policy 3.7: Continue to permit a third and fourth dwelling on selected two - family lots when
i such lots abut higher intensity land use designations.
Removing Governmental Constraints
In addition to the private sector, actions by City and other govetnmental regulations can have
an impact on the price and availability of housing. Land use controls, site improvement
requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall
quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development.
GOAL 4: Remove governmental constraints on housing development
Policy 4.1: Continue to allow second units, condominium conversions, caretaker units and
second floor residential use in commercial zones as specified in the City's zoning ordinance.
Policy 4.2: Continue to allow factory- produced housing according to the City's zoning
ordinance.
Polity 4.3: Facilitate timely development processing for residential construction projects
and expedite project review process.
Policy 4.4: Facilitate provision of infrastructure to accommodate residential development.
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Promoting Eaual Housing OoDortunities
In order to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all semments of the community,
the City must ensure equal and fair housing opportunities are available to all residents.
GOAL 5: Provide housing opportunities including ownership and rental, fair - market
and assisted, in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory
practices.
Policy 5.1: Disseminate and provide information on fair housing laws and practices to the
community.
Policy 5.2: Promote governmental efforts to provide equal opportunity housingfor existing
and projected demands in El Segundo.
Policy 5.3: Monitor the lendingpractices of local lending institutions for compliance under
the Community ReinvestmentAct to evaluate lending activities and goals toward meeting the
community's credit needs.
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B. EVALUATION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER ADOPTED
HOUSING ELEMENT
State Housing Element law requires communities to assess the achievements under adopted
housing programs as part of the five year update to their housing elements. These results
should be quantified where possible (e.g. the number of units that were rehabilitated), but
may be qualitative where necessary (e.g. mitigation of governmental constraints). These
results then need to be compared with what was projected or planned in the earlier element.
Where significant shortfalls exist between what was planned and what was achieved, the
reasons for such differences must be discussed.
The El Segundo 1992 Housing Element contains a series of housing programs with related
quantified objectives for the following topic areas: Fair Housing Opportunities; Groups with
Special. Needs; Preservation of Existing Housing Stock; New Housing Opportunities; and
Resource Conservation. The following section reviews the progress in implementation of
these proms, and the continued appropriateness of identified programs. The results of this
analysis will provide the basis for developing the comprehensive housing programs strategy
presented in the final section of this Housing Element.
GOAL Hl: OPEN AND FAIR HOUSING OPPORTLTNrMS
All El Segundo housing opportunities (ownership and rental, fair - market and assisted)
(^ will be offered in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory
practices.
Objective HI-1 (Fair Housing): Disseminate and provide information on fairhousing laws
and practices to the community.
Program 111-1A. The City will make information on "Fair Housing Law and
Practices" available to all tenants, property owners, and other persons involved in the
sale and rental of housing throughout El Segundo on an ongoing basis.
Progress to Date: The City continues to make information available on an ongoing
basis.
Program H1 -1B. The City will implement a program of referrals to the appropriate
agencies for complaints on fair housing issues. These complaints will be monitoredby
the referral agency (Planning Division) as to the status of the complaint and will direct
any action, if required, to the appropriate local, state, or federal agencies for further
actions.
Progress to Date: The City has made information available as requests are received
through a referral program that utilizes the services provided by the Westside Fair
Housing Council. This program is funded through the City's General Fund.
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Program Hl -1C (Low Income Referrals): The City will assure that information on
the availability of assisted, or below - market housing is made available to all lower
income and special needs groups.
Progress to Date: The City continues to refer requests for information on availability
to the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission or the Los Angeles
Housing Authority. The City refers low - income seniors to the Park Vista senior
housing development located in El Segundo.
GOAL H2: GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in the City to meet the needs
of groups with special requirements, including the needs of current military lower and
moderate income households.
Objective H2- 1 (Military): Provide fimding through a Joint Powers Authority to subsidize
market rents for military personnel employed at the Air Force Base in El Segundo.
Program H2 -1A. The City shall provide a maximum of $50,000 per year for a
minimum oftwo (2) years to a Joint Powers Authority to subsidize military personnel
rents until new military housing can be provided
Progress to Date: This program is no longer active, and is not considered necessary
given the expansion of military housing at Fort MacArthur. Approximately 1,500
employees work at the U.S. Air Force base in the City of El Segundo. Currently, there
are 574 units provided at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro for all ranks of air force
militarypersonnel and their families. These unfits include two, three and four bedroom
units. Another 71 units are currently under construction at Fort MacArthur. In
addition, there are 52 single occupancy units available in three dormitories. There are
also leased units available for enlisted personnel located throughout Los Angeles
County. All military personnel are required to check with the Housing Referral office
at Fort MacArthur before searching for off -base housing.
Objective H2-2 (Senior/Elderly): Provide regulations to facilitate additional senior
housing.
Program H2 -2A. Establish Senior Citizens' housing regulations that conform to the
provisions of Government Code Section 65913.4 and 65915 (density bonus).
Establish standards for location, parking, safety, recreation facilities, medical care, and
other aspects of senior- orientated housing. Consider requiring all senior citizen
projects to be approved under Conditional Use Permit. Establish appropriate
monitoring and reporting procedures to assure compliance with approved project
conditions.
Progress to Date: The City's Zoning Ordinance has been revised to provide for senior
housing in the Multi- family Residential (R -3) zone through a CUP process, and
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provides for use of a density bonus pursuant to State law. However, the City has not
f established specific development standards tailored to senior housing. To date there
`.. have been no applications for senior housing projects, therefore the City has not had
the need to establish the applicable monitoring and reporting procedures. The 97 -unit
Park Vista senior housing development was built prior to the 1992 Housing Element.
Objective H2 -3 (Community Reinvestment Act): Monitor the lending practices of local
lending institutions for compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act to evaluate
lending activities and goals toward meeting the community's credit needs.
Program H- 2 -31A. The City will monitor and evaluate local lending institutions'
compliance with the CPA. Lending institutions which are deficient in meeting CRA
lending responsibilities in areas such as multi- family construction and lending for
affordable housing will be identified. The City will explore means to encourage
greater lending activities in El Segundo.
Progress to Date: The City itself has not monitored and evaluated compliance with the
Community Reinvestment Act. However, under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
aBMA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on the disposition
of loan applications and the income, gender, and race of loan applicants.
Objective H2-4 (Housing Element/Annual Report): Ensure that the Housing Element
retains its viability and usefulness through annual amendments, review, and monitoring.
Program H24A. To retain the Housing Element as a viable policy document, the
Planning Division will undertake an annual review of the Housing Element and
schedule an amendment, if required. Staffwill also develop a monitoring program and
report to the City Council annually on the progress and effectiveness of the housing
programs. This monitoring program will be in conjunction with new State of
California requireatents regarding annual reports.
Progress to Date: The City is currently updating its Housing Element for the 2000-
2005 cycle. State law requires that the City report annually to the City Council on the
progress of its housing programs, and forward this report to the Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD).
GOAL H3: PRESERVATION OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK
Preserve and protect the existing housing stock with special attention to housing located
in the City's older neighborhoods.
Objective H3- 1(Neighborbood Improvement): Assist in the creation of aNeighborhood
Improvement Program to provide local resident input and participation into neighborhood
preservation and improvement programs.
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Program H3-1A. Assist residents, especially in older neighborhoods, in the creation
of a Neighborhood Improvement Program under which the City staff would: 1) r
promote organizations directed at fostering neighborhood pride and improvement; and
2) provide information on funding resources. Activities might include housing
rehabilitation and repair, infrastructure maintenance and repair, weed abatement,
abatement of code violations, neighborhood pride and awareness activities, charitable
activities, and information outreach, among others.
Progress to Date. Although El Segundo has not established a formal Neighborhood
Improvement Program, CDBG fiords are utilized to support the City's Minor Home
Repair program. In addition, inspectors from the City's Building Safety Division
conduct a quarterly windshield survey to identify structures that are in disrepair or
have other code violations. The Minor Home Repair and Code Compliance Inspection
programs help identify structures in need of maintenance and repair as well as
homeowners who may be eligible for assistance. Department staff for the Code
Compliance program provide referrals to the Minor Home Repair program.
Additionally, the Fire Department conducts an annual weed abatement program
Objective H3-2 (Noise Mitigation): To improve the quality of living within the City of El
Segundo by promoting sound attenuation improvements to the existing housing stock.
Program H3-2A. The City shall purchase and renovate an existing home, utilizing all
modern sound attenuation devices. This home will serve as a model to citizens to
illustrate the appearance and effectiveness of the sound attenuation devices. This /
program is primarily funded by the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Part 150 �\
Grant, Los Angeles Board of Airports.
Progress to Date: The City purchased and renovated a home which has served as a
model for the sound attenuation process.
Program H3-2B. The City shall request finding from the FAA to renovate 707
existing homes with modem sound attenuation devices to reduce interior dBA ranges
to acceptable levels.
Progress to Date Through grants provided by the FAA's Residential Sound Insulation
program, the City has renovated 122 homes to date with sound attenuation devices.
The FAA supports 80 percent of the cost to insulate the residence, with the remaining
20 percent provided by the homeowner. For income - eligible homeowners, CDBG
fiords can be provided through the Residential Sound Insulation Program to pay the
owner's 20 percent share of the cost
Objective H3-3 (Condominium Conversion): Develop and implement a program to
enforce the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and create a program to monitor
conversions to condominium of those rental apartments which house primarily low and
moderate income households and limit those conversions that reduce the supply of affordable
housing for those income ranges.
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Program R3 -31A. Develop aprogram to limit condominium conversion when such
�. conversions would reduce the number of low or moderate housing units available
throughout the City.
Progress to Date: The City has received only two requests for conversion of apartment
buildings to condominiums since adoption of the 1992 Housing Element. These
projects were reviewed on a case by case basis, and were both approved for conversion
based partially on a determination they did not reduce the availability of low or
moderate housing units.
Objective H3-4 (Rental Stock Monitoring): Maintain a database of information on
vacancy rates, rental rates, and physical condition of the City's existing rental housing stock,
and utilize this database to evaluate programs affecting rental stock.
Program H34A. The City shall develop and implement a program in which it will
periodically collect information on the factors affecting supply and demand of existing
rental stock within the City. This information will be used in analysis of rental
housing to be contained in the annual Housing Element Report.
Progress to Date: The City maintains a current inventory of the physical conditions of
existing rental stock through its Code Compliance Inspection program. As confirmed
through the Needs Assessment of this Housing Element, the rental rates in El Segundo
are reasonable compared to other nearby coastal communities, and the Cityhas a stable
rental market: Therefore, it is not necessary to include a program for analysis of the
rental market in the current Housing Element.
Objective H3-5 (Rehabilitation): Identify and rehabilitate substandard and deteriorating
housing.
Program H3 -5A. The Building Safety Division will develop and implement a
program to monitor and report to the Planning Division information on housing stock
that is substandard and/or deteriorating. Identified structures will be reported to the
Planning Division for assistance under the City's rehabilitation and assistance
programs.
Progress to Date: As described previously, the City has a quarterly Code Compliance
Inspection Program which identifies structures that maybe in violation of code due to
lack of property maintenance, including poor landscape maintenance, buildings in
disrepair, peeling paint and abandoned buildings. These cases are referred to the Code
Compliance program and the Minor Home Repair program (as appropriate), under
which the property owner may be eligible for a zero interest deferred loan payable
when the property changes ownership. This program is supported by CDBG funds.
Objective H3-6 (Rehabilitation incentives): Provide incentives for the rehabilitation and
preservation of deteriorating rental units which house lower income residents.
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Program H3-6A. The City will develop and implement a program to provide f
processing incentives for the owners of lower income rental stock in need of
rehabilitation and preservation. These incentives will include, but not be limited to,
the waiving or reduction of planning and building fees and priority processing.
Progress to Date: The City's programs and limited funding have been focused on the
maintenance and rehabilitation of owner occupied residences. In the future the
existing programs described below may be modified to accommodate rental units.
Objective 113-7 (Rehabilitation - Homeowners): Provide rehabilitation assistance, loan
subsidies, and loan rebates for lower income households, persons of special needs, and senior
homeowners, to preserve* and rehabilitate deteriorating homes.
Program H3 -7.1A. The City will develop and implement a homeownerrehabilitation
program targeted to lower income, special needs (handicapped, low income large-
family, etc.), and senior households that will consist of financial and processing
incentives, such as low interest and deferred repayment loans, loan rebates, and
priority processing.
Progress to Date. The City provides deferred zero interest loans due at change of
ownership up to 57,500 for. low income property owners in order to make repairs. In
addition, grants of up to $1,500 are available to make handicapped related
improvements. Groats of up to $8,000 are provided for sound insulation. The CDBG
Minor Home Repair and Residential Sound Insulation Programs provide the funding
for these programs. Approximately 30 loans have been financed to date.
GOAL H4: NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
To provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations and a
variety of densities.
Objective H4-1: Permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to
develop with a diversity of types, price, and tenure.
Program H4 -1.1: New housing development in existing and potential residential
zones will be achieved through private sector efforts. New development will be
achieved through the auspices of State Planning Law and the City's General Plan and
Municipal Code. Although there is no special program for this overall objective, it is
recognized that achievement of this objective will be heavily influenced by private
sector marketing strategies; local, state, and national economic trends; availability of
regional inftastructure and services; and other factors beyond the control of the City of
El Segundo.
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Progress to Date: The City's Regional Housing Growth needs (RHNA) from the prior
planning period were for 1,112 units, including 156 very-low income, 171 low income,
C. 224 moderate income, and 561 upper income units. Like other cities in Southern
California, El Segundo was hit hard by the recession in the early 1990's and has only
recently recovered. During the 1989 -1999 period, a total of 149 units have been
developed or are under construction in El Segundo. These include 71 single family
homes, 56 condominium units and 22 apartrnent units. Over half of this development
occurred in 1989, with the last condominium or apartment unit developed in 1990.
However, three condominium developments (a 10, 3, and 26 -unit project) have been
recently approved for construction, reflecting the upswing in the economy.
Objective H4-2: To allow new opportunities to be developed within the Smoky Hollow
Mixed -Use designation as indicated by the 1992 Land Use Element.
Progress to Date: A 28 -unit project was approved in 1993 for construction in the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. While this project was never constructed, the
application is still currently active. A second 28 -unit project (Holly Park Townhomes)
was also approved in 1993 but the application has expired. A new proposal for a 26-
unit condominium project was approved for the site in August of 2000.
Objective H4-3: Continue to permit a second dwelling on selected single - family lots when
such lots abut higher intensity land use designations.
Progress to Date: The City has adopted provisions within its Zoning Ordinance to
accommodate second units where single family lots abut higher intensity uses such as
multi- family, and commercial uses. The ordinance provides for a second dwelling unit
on a single - family zoned lot that has a side lot line that immediately abuts a lot zoned
for the following:
1. R -3, Multi - Family Residential;
2. C -RS, Downtown Commercial;
3. C -2, Neighborhood Commercial;
4. C -3, General Commercial;
5. C -O, Corporate -Office;
6. MU -N, Urban Mixed -Use North;
7. MU -S, Urban Mixed Use South
GOAL H5: RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Create new and redeveloped housing which conserves natural resources, in particular,
energy, and water.
Objective H5-1 (Energy Conservation): Promote energy conservation in new housing
development.
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Program H54A. The City will continue to implement energy conservation measures
in new housing development through State Building Code, Title 24 Regulations, and
solar orientation of major subdivisions through Title 19 and 20 of the Municipal Code.
Progress to Date. The City complies with all regulations as set forth by State law, and
all new development will be in accordance with these energy conservation measures.
Objective H3-2 (Water Conservation): Promote resource conservation including water
conservation in new housing development.
Program H5-2A. New housing construction developed under a water emergeneymay
be required to develop strict conservation guidelines, including, but not limited to,
mandatory. installation of low -flush and low -flow bathroom and latchen fixtures,
drought- tolerant landscaping or modification of landscaping requirements until the
water emergency is lifted, and requiring the use of reclaimed water in all construction
grading projects. Any such actions shall be in accord withpolides adopted bythe City
in response to declared emergencies.
Progress to Date. The City has not been subj eat to a water emergency since the last
housing element was prepared. In the event that a water emergency is declared, the
City would follow the water conservation guidelines specified. This would include
adhering to the City's wafer conserving landscape ordinance and guidelines.
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C. HOUSING PROGRAMS
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The goals and policies contained in the Housing Element address El Segundo's identified
housing needs and are implemented through a series of housing programs. Housing
programs define the specific actions the City will take to achieve specific goals and policies,
The City of El Segundo's overall housing program strategy for addressing its housing needs
has been defined according to the following issue areas:
• Conserving and improving the condition of the existing stock of affordable
housing;
• Assisting in the development of affordable housing;
• Providing adequate sites to achieve a diversity of housing,
• Removing governmental constraints, as necessary, and
0 Promoting equal housing opportunity
El Segundo's housing plan for addressing unmet needs, removing constraints, and achieving
quantitative objectives is described in this section according to the above five areas. The
housing programs introduced on the following pages include programs that are currently in
operation and new programs which have been added to address the City's unmet housing
needs. .
Conserving and Improving Existing Affordable Housing
Preserving the existing housing stock in El Segundo is a top priority for the City and
maintaining the Citys older neighborhoods is vital to conserving the overall quality of
housing in the community. Approximately 68 percent ofEl Segundo's housing stock is more
than 30 -years old, indicating that there is a strong future need for rehabilitation. .
1. Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs
The goal of these programs are to offer residents an opportunityto live in a safe and sanitary
environment, by offering rehabilitation assistance to lower income single familyhouseholds.
These programs include a grant program for handicapped improvements, and zero interest
loans for single- and multi- family rehabilitation.
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Ia. Minor Home Repair Program (Nd[Ht)
This program represents the major effort by El Segundo to maintain and improve the City's
housing stock The Program is supported by CDBG funds that provide for minor
maintenance and repairs on income qualified owner occupied units. The City provides zero
interest deferred loans, due upon sale or transfer of ownership, up to a maximum of 57,500
for low- income property owners. In addition, grants of up $1,500 are available to make
handicapped related improvements.
Five Year Goal: Provide assistance to six households annually, and advertise program
availability through brochures, placement on the City's website, and in conjunction with the
City's Code Compliance program.
lb. Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSI)
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) provides rehabilitation grants for up to 80
percent of the cost required to insulate owner occupied single- family and condominium
ownership homes. The purpose of this program is to renovate the home with modern sound
attenuation devices to reduce interior decibel ranges to acceptable levels. The remaining 20
percent of the cost must be provided by the homeowner, but may be provided through the
City's CDBG fiords for low income homeowners. The City provides direct grants up to a
maximum of $8,000 for owner occupied single - family residences and S6,000 for
condominiums, for low- income property owners not to exceed the property owner's 20
percent obligation. Approximately 700 homes in El Segundo have been identified for
insulation under this program, with over 120 homes completed to date.
Five Year Goal: Encourage impacted residences to take advantage of program, with the
goal of completing insulation of all 700 impacted homes.
ic. Countywide HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program
As a participating city in the Urban County program, El Segundo is eligible to participate in
the County's Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. This program provides financial
assistance to rental property owners for the rehabilitation of multi- family units that are made
available 'to tenants at or below 80 percent MFI. It allows the rental owners to rehabilitate
affordable rental housing for low- income families by providing financial support through the
utilization of public/private finding sources to maintain existing rental properties.
Ylve Year Goal- Advertiseprogram availability through placement ofprogram brochures
at the public counter, on the City's website, and in conjunction with the Code Compliance
program.
2. Code Compliance Inspection Program
The Building Safety Division of El Segundo conducts quarterly code compliance inspections
to monitor housing conditions throughout the City. This allows for early detection and
prevention of deterioration in neighborhoods and helps to eliminate deteriorated property
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conditions in residential areas. Residents cited for code violations are informed of
rr rehabilitation assistance available through the City and County.
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Five Year Goal: Continue quarterly code compliance inspections.
Assist in Production of Affordable Housing
The Housing Element proposes several first -time homebuyer programs aimed at moving
renters into homeownership and promoting neighborhood stability. In addition, new
construction is a major source ofhousing for prospective homeowners and renters. However,
the cost of new construction is substantially greater than other program categories. Incentive
programs, such as density bonus, offer a cost effective means of supporting affordable
housing development. The City can take advantage of several programs offered through the
County that provide funding support for the development of affordable housing.
3. Fint -Time Homebuyer Programs
While single - family housing comprises the dominant housing type in El Segundo, the City
has become a predominant renter community. Homeownership prices are well above levels
affordable to low and most moderate income households. The goal of these programs is to
increase homeownership in the community by providing mortgage and dowupayment
assistance to the City's low -and moderate income renters.
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3a. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Program (HOP)
The County offers a first -time homebuyer program for low- income households (at or below '
80% M1:1), including qualified El Segundo residents. The program provides loans secured by
a second deed of trust which homebuyers may use to pay their downpayment and closing
costs. Where appropriate, this program can be used in conjunction with new construction of
ownership housing, as well as the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program.
Five Year Goal: Advertiseprogram availability through placement ofprogram brochures
at the public counter, on the City's website, and through contact with the local real estate
community.
3b. Lease-to -Own Program
This program promotes affordable home ownership opportunities for low and moderate
income households earning up to 140 percent of the MFL This program is utilized by a
growing number of cities in Southern California and is financed through tax exempt bond
issues and private long -term mortgage financing. To initiate this program, a joint powers
authority from participating governments needs to be created to issue tax exempt bonds to
buy homes for lease- purchase. The bonds are &Uy insured by the private sector. Eligible
housing stock may be new or existing single - family homes or condominiums, and must be
owner- occupied.
Under this lease/purchase program, the lease/purchasers must contribute the first month's
rent plus an initial fee equal to 1 % of a home's purchase price. The joint powers authority
will put 3% down on each home. The lease/pturchasers will then make monthly payments
roughly equivalent to mortgage payments. After three years of leasing the property, the
lease/purchasers can purchase the homes by assuming the mortgages. The joint powers
authority wijbalso pay closing costs which will be discounted by the lenders and escrow
companies participating in the program.
Five Year Goal: Contact the California Communities Home Ownership Alliance (CCHOA),
and Pacific Finance Agency to pursue participation in a Lease -to-Own program.
3c. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
As a means of further leveraging homeownership assistance, the City can participate with the
County in implementation of a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. An MCC is a
certificate awarded by the CDC authorizing the holder to take a federal income tax credit A
qualified applicant who is awarded an MCC maytake an annual credit against federal income
taxes of up to twenty percent of the amzual interest paid on the applicant's mortgage. This
allows more available income to qualify for a mortgage loan and to make the monthly
mortgage payments. The value of the MCC must be taken into consideration by the
mortgage lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the borrowerrs federal
income tax withholding.
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Five Year Goal: Contact the Los Angeles Counry Community Development Commission
/ regarding participation: in the MCC program.
3d. Location Efficient Mortgage (LEM)
The LEM Program is a new demonstration program implemented by a partnership that
includes the Southern California Association of Governments. The program rewards
homebuyers for purchasing homes within neighborhoods that reduce the need for a car, by
allowing them to qualify for up to $50,000 more when applying for a home loan. These
"location efficient" neighborhoods are those in urban communities that are well served by
public transit and where destinations are located close together so that residents can walk or
bike instead of driving. The homebuyers' savings in reduced annual vehicle expenses are
then counted as available'income when lenders calculate the loan amount that a borrower can
qualify for. Local lenders have been trained on how to originate the loan. The residential
area west of Sheldon Street in El Segundo is identified as an area where potential home
purchasers are eligible to apply for an LENT.
Five Year Goal: Promote use of the LEMprogram through the City's newsletter, flyers and
website, and direct contact with local realtors and lenders.
Providing Adeanate Sites
A key element in satisfying the housing needs of all segments of the community is the
provision of adequate sites for all types, sizes and prices of housing. Both the general plan
and zoning ordinance dictate where housing may be located, thereby affecting the supply of
land available for housing. The Housing Element is required to demonstrate the provision of
adequate sites under General Plan and zoning to address the City's share of regional housing
needs (RHNA), identified as 78 units for El Segundo, including 14 very low income, l l low
income, 16 moderate income, and 37 upper income units.
4. Land Use Element
The residential sites analysis completed for the Housing Element indicates the City can
accommodate just over 400 additional dwelling,units under existing General Plan andZoning
designations. Close to half of these units are located within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
Medium Density Residential Overlay District (122 units) and on the Imperial School site (65
units), which would require removal of existing uses prior to development. Only 4.1 acres of
vacant residential land remain in the City.
Residential uses are also permitted as accessory uses in several of the commercial and
industrial zones. The Neighborhood Commercial (C -2), Small Business (SB), and Medium
Manufacturing (W Zones all allow one residential unit per lot. The SB and MM Zones are
limited to one "caretaker" unit per lot with a maximum size of 500 square feet per unit.
These zones have the potential to provide new residential units, which could provide
affordable housing opportunities due to their limited size and restriction as for use by a
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caretaker on the property. Additionally, the City's Zoning Code allows the opportunity for
joint use, off -site, uncovered and tandem parking which allows more flexibility for new
development ofresidential units, particularly on sites that also have commercial orindustrial
uses.
Five Year Goal: Continue to provide adequate sites through General Plan and zoning to
accommodate the City's share of regional housing needs.
5. Facilitate Development on Underutilized Sites
Due to the scarcity of vacant land remaining in El Segundo, the City can play an important
role in providing information to prospective developers on sites suitable for residential
development. The City will facilitate development on underutilized properties by providing
potential housing developers with a list of underutilized Multi- Family Residential (R-3) and
Medium Density Residential WR) properties. In addition, the city intends to advise
homebuyers and developers that they may pursue a variety of public and private funding
sources in support of affordable housing development.
Five Year Goal: In order to bring the sites and funding together as a package before the
development community, the City will conduct a Developer's Workshop to discuss residential
development opportunities, available funding sources and local incentives for affordable
housing development.
6. Sites for Transitional Housing/Homeless Shelters
The City's Zoning Ordinance does not explicitly allow for homeless facilities in El Segundo.
The City will modify its zoning ordinance to permit transitional housing in appropriate
residential zones and emergency housing in commercial and industrial zones, all subject to
approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP will set forth conditions aimed at
enhancing the compatibility of transitional housing and emergency shelters with the
surrounding neighborhood or commercial district, and will not unduly constrain the creation
of such facilities.
Five Year Goal: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to reflect provisions for emergency shelters
and transitional housing by the year 2002.
Removing Governmental and Other Constraints
Like all jurisdictions in California, El Segundo has governmental regulations that affect
housing development. These include the charging of permit processing and development
fees, adoption of the Uniform Building Code, and the establishing of processing times for
tentative tract maps, and conditional use permits or variances. Under present State law, the
El Segundo Housing Element must address, and where legally possible, remove
governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of
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housing. The following programs are designed to lessen governmental constraints on
/ housing development.
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7. Density Bonus/Development Incentives Ordinance
Pursuant to State density bonus law, if a developer allocates at least 20 percent of the units in
a housing project to lower income households, 10 percent for very low income households,
or at least 50 percent for "qualifying residents" (e.g. seniors), the City must either: a) grant a
density bonus of 25 percent, along with one additional regulatory concession to ensure that
the housing development will be produced at reduced cost, or b) provide other incentives of
equivalent financial value based upon the land cost per dwelling unit The developer shall
agree to and the City shall ensure continued affordability of all lower income density bonus
units for a minimum 30 -year period
The City will adopt a local density bonus ordinance to comply with State law and to specify
regulatory concessions to be offered The Ordinance will provide density incentives for
multi- family projects in the R -3 Zone. A range of potential regulatory concessions will be
set forth in the ordinance, such as flexibility in height limits, reduced parking, reduced
setbacks, and/or reduced open space requirements.
Five Year Goal: Adopt a local density bonus ordinance by 2002, and promote through
development of a brochure for distribution to the local Board of Realtors and local
developers, and through the City's newsletter and website. The City will also conduct a
"Developer's Workshop" to present information on available residential sites, funding
sources, and regulatory incentives- under the Development Incentives Ordinance.
8. Expedite Project Review
A community's evaluation and review process for housing projects contributes to the cost of
housing because holding costs incurred by developers are ultimately reflected in the unit's
selling price. Periodic surveys conducted by the City indicate that local processing times are
quite comparable to those experienced in neighboring communities. In addition, the City has
fully implemented the provisions of AB884% as well as one -stop permit coordination
Five Year Goal: Continue to provide prompt project review to minimize project holding
costs.
I AB884 took effect on January 1, 1978 and limits processing time in most cases to 1 year, and requires agencies
to specify the information needed to complete an acceptable application.
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Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities
In order to make adequate provision for the housing, needs of all economic segments of the
community, the housing program must include actions that promote housing opportunities
for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, marital status, ancestry, national
origin, color, age, or physical disability. More generally, this program component entails
ways to further fair housing practices.
9. Fair Housing Program
Fair Housing is a citywide program that provides assistance to El Segundo residents to settle
disputes related to violations of local, State, and Federal housing laws. Also, Fair Housing
provides an educational program concerning housing issues for tenants and landlords. El
Segundo contracts with the Westside Fair Housing Council, for fair housing outreach and
educational information and landlord/tenant dispute resolution. The City will advertise the
program and continue to promote fair housing practices, provide educational information on
fair housing at the public counter. Complaints will be referred to the appropriate agencies.
Additionally, the City contracts with the Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) which provide
no and low cost dispute resolution for a variety of issues including housing disputes.
Five Year Goal: Continue to offer fair housing services through a local service provider,
and distribute progrmn brochures at-the public counter and on the City's website.
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Housing Program Summary
Housing Program
Program I Program Action
Funding
Responsible
Time
Objective
Source
encv
Fu^ame
Conserving and Improving Existing Affordable Housing
1. Home Rehabilitation Loan Prozrams
a) Minor Home
Provide
CDBG
City Planning
2000 -2005
Repair Program
deferred loans
Provide assistance to 6 .
Division
(NlfIR)
for minor
households annually, and
maintenance to
advertise tise program
availability.
property
owners
b) Residential Sound
Provide grants
Encourage residents to
Federal;
FAA, City
2000 -2005
Insulation
for sound
take advantage of
CDBG
Planning
Program
insulation
program, with goal of
Division
resulting i mm
insukting all 700
aircraft
impacted horses.
overfli
c) Countywide
Provide loans
Advertise program
HOME
County CDC
2000 -2005
HOME Rental
to multi-
availability, and provide
Rehabilitation Loan
hu my rental
information in
Program
property for
conjunction with code
rehabilitation
I enforceaneat
2. Code Compliance
Maiarain
Conduct quarterly code
General Fund
Buulding
2000 -2005
Inspection Program
existing
compliance inspections
I
Safety
housing stock
Division
Assist in Production bf Affordable Housing
3. First -Time Hommwebuvwer Pro zrams
a) Countywide
Advertise program
County
County CDC
2000 -2005
Affordable
availability
HOME,
Homeownership
Program
CDBG
b) Lease- to-Own
Contact finance
Tax - exempt
City Planning
2001
Program
authorities in southern
bond issues;
Division, Joint
Provide
California to pursue
private long-
powers
expanded
participation
term
authority
home
mortgage
ownership
opportunities
financing
c) Mortgage Credit
Contact County CDC to
Federal
City Planning
2001
Certificate (MCC)
to low*and
pursue participation
income tax
Division,
moderate
income
credit
County CDC
d) Location Efficient
Actively promote use of
SCAG
City Planning
2000 -2005
Mortgage
households
program
Transport.
Division,
fhnding
SCAG
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Housing Program Summary
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Housing Program
�o�m
Program Action
Funding
Responsible
Time
Ob eetivea
Source
enev
Frame
Providing Adequate Sites
4. Land Use Element
Continue to
Maintain current General
General Fund
City Plamung
2000 -2005
provide
Plan and Zoning
Division
adequate sites
to address
regional
housing needs
5. Facilitate
Promote
Provide potential housing
General Fund
City Planning
2001
Development on
development
developers with list of
Division
Undertmlized Sites
on
tmderadlized properties
uadenru'lized
and conduct ftmdmg
sites
soar ces
6. Sines for Trans OW1
Provide ZO=g
Modify zoning ordinance
General Fund
City Plaaniag
2002
Housingsomeless
for transitional
to provide appropriate
Division
Shelters
housing/
homeless
locations for facilities
shelters
Removing Governmental and Other Constraints
'7. Density
Provide
Adopt a local density
General Fund
City Planning
2002
Bown0evelopment
incentives for
bunts ordinance
Division,
Incentives
the
Ordmsme
development
of affordable
housba
8. Expedite Project
Encourage
Continue to provide
General Fund
City Plamling
2000 -2005
Review
development
prompt Project review
Division
I
of affordable
housing
Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities
9. Fair Housing
Assure equal
Cou mie connecting with
C DBG
Westside Fair
2000.2005
Program
access to
the Westside Fair Housing
Housing
housing for all
Council to provide fair
Council; City
residents
housing services
Five Year Goals Summary:
Total units to be constructed: 78 (14 Very Low, 11 Low, 16 Moderate, 37 Upper)
Total units to be rehabilitated 30 low income
Total units to be conserved: 97 low income (Park Vista senior)
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6. Open Space and Recreation Element
Table of Contents page
Introduction 6-1
Summary of Existing Conditions 6-2
Goats, Objectives, and Policies
Goal OS1: Provision and Maintenance of Open
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6. Open Space and Recreation Element
The City of El Segundo is primarily an industrial and suburban
residential environment with little undeveloped land. As such, the
City's major open space and recreation resources are public parks and
recreational facilities. There is a common community belief that these
resources need to be protected, and whenever possible, created for
recreation, beautification, and maintenance of the small town
atmosphere and quality of life in the community.
Purpose and Authority Section 65302(e) of the California Government Code requires the
adoption of an open space element as part of the general plan.
C Govmnment Code Section 65560 states that "Open Space Land" is any
parcel or area of land or water which is essentially unimproved and
devoted to an open space use, such as:
• The preservation of natural resources
• The managed production of natural resources
• Active and passive outdoor recreation
• Public health and safety
The City of El Segundo contains land as defined by the Government
Code in three of the four open space categories.
The City has natural resources, such as beach area and an endangered
species, that require preservation. City parks, parkettes, and areas
designated for recreational purposes, school facilities, privately owned
recreational facilities, scenic corridors, and utility easements are all land
uses in El Segundo that require open space preservation for outdoor
recreation. El Segundo also maintains open space for the public health,
safety, and welfare in the form of storm drainage basins. The
preservation of open space for the managed production of resources,
such as mining or agriculture, is not an issue in El Segundo, and
therefore, will not be addressed in this Element.
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Open space provides visual relief from urban development, helps shape
the urban form, and provides buffers between incompatible land uses.
The Government Code indicates that the open space element should
address the unnecessary conversion of open space land to urban uses.
The element should also provide a program for the provision of open
space in an orderly pattern of growth and development. Both of these
issues are addressed through the implementation policies that are
located at the end of this document.
The majority of El Segundo's open space resources are in the form of
improved park land. Therefore, the City's parks and recreation issues
will be addressed in this Element. Open space issues also overlap those
of other elements, such as Land Use, for designation of open space
areas; Conservation, for the protection of natural resources; and Safety,
for the protection of the public health and safety. Therefore, related
discussions can be found in such elements, and the information
contained in them is consistent with this document. Moreover, a
detailed inventory and analysis of El Segundo's existing open space and
recreational resources is located in the Existing Conditions Report.
Organization This Element contains a summary of the Existing Conditions Report.
A detailed discussion regarding vacant lands, drainage basins, and
regional recreational opportunities can be found in the Existing
Conditions Report. This Element is concluded with the implementation
program which includes a broad goal and detailed objectives and
policies that will guide the City toward achievement of its open space
and recreation goal.
Summary of Existing Conditions
The City of El Segundo has a wide variety of open space and
recreational resources. For purposes of this Element, they will be
grouped into two categories: publicly -owned resources, and privately -
owned resources. See Exhibits OS -1 and OS -2. The publicly -owned
resources include ten public parks, three school sites, a utility
transmission corridor, a golf course and driving range, a recreation
facility, and a beach area. The public facilities contribute a total of
90.47 acres of open and recreational space to the City of El Segundo.
The privately -owned facilities include three parks, two utility
transmission corridors, landscaping, a wildlife preserve, and three
recreational h6lities. The private facilities account for a total of 117.59
awes. The entire open space and recreation inventory for the City of El
Segundo totals 208.6 acres. (Ord. 1209, GPA 93 -1, 11/2/93; Ord. 1244,
GPA 95-1,2/6196; Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97; Ord. 13 I4, GPA 97-
4, 12/7/99).
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Public Facilities The extensive park system is the most obvious form of publicly- owned
open space in the City and includes nine neighborhood parks and one
large community park. They are as follows: Acacia Park, Candy Cane
Parkette, Constitution Park, Hilltop Park, Holly Valley Park, Kansas
Parkette, Library Park, Recreation Park (community park), Sycamore
Parkette, and Washington Park. A variety of playground equipment,
picnic facilities, and recreation structures are located throughout the
park system. (Ord. 1244, GPA 95 -1, 216/96).
The El Segundo Unified School District of Los Angeles County and the
City of El Segundo have signed agreements to allow joint use and
operation of the park and recreation facilities located at El Segundo
High School, El Segundo hfiddle School (Richmond), and Center Street
Elementary School. The agre anent that was renewed on September 12,
1990, generally allows the City to provide recreational programs and
facilities on public school grounds during after- school hours and on
weekends. The Imperial Elementary School site is closed and unused.
The Junior High School site is currently leased to the Los Angeles
Raiders football team and has one year left on its lease. The Imperial
School site is designated for Planned Residential Development on the
Land Use Plan.
The narrow sandy beach area located west of the Chevron Refinery and
the SCE energy facility, is publicly owned by the State Lands
Commission and is maintained by the County of Los Angeles. The
County of Los Angeles also maintains a bicycle path that runs along the
nanvw shoreline and connects with the county paths in the City of Los
Angeles to the north and the community of El Porto to the south.
Access to the beach area is provided from the north through Dockweiler
State Beach, and from the south through Manhattan State Beach. The
Imperial Strip is a city-owned and maintained utility transmission
corridor which runs along the City's northern city limit. The 7.35 -acm
area between Hillcrest Street and Center Street functions as a passive
open space corridor that buffers the City from the Los Angeles
International Airport.
The City of El Segundo owns and operates the Urho Saari Swim
Stadium and a golf course and driving range for public use. The swim
stadium is 0.46 acres in size and is operated by the El Segundo
Recreation and Parks Deparoment. The facility offers a variety of
aquatic activities for the enjoyment of all ages. The 9 -hole municipal
golf course and driving range is 27.9 acres in size. (Ord. 1272, GPA 97-
1, 6/17/97).
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6. Open Space and Recreatwn Element
The Recreation and Parks Department operates three facilities that
provide meeting places for local clubs and organizations: the Joslyn
Adult Center, the George E. Gordon Clubhouse, and the Teen Center.
These facilities provide recreation opportunities for all ages within the
community.
Funding for recreational programming, facility maintenance, and
improvements is obtained through participation feestcharges, donations,
grants, the Community Development Block Grant Program,
Propositions "A" and "C," the general fund, and water funds. The City
does not collect recreation or park land development fees.
One of the main concerns of the City of E1 Segundo is the protection of
the community's health and safety. As such, a variety of flood control
basins have been looted throughout the City. These basins provide the
City with valuable visual open space in the areas in which they occur
and have potential for reuse and development into park land as
modifications to the drainage system are made.
Private Facilities It is estimated that 20 percent of the recreational facility users are
non - residents. To help accommodate the demand beyond that of the
residents, several large private employers, such as Chevron, Hughes,
and Wyle Laboratories, have established extensive on -site parks and
recreation facilities for their employees and their families. Wyle Park
is open to the general public; however, due to the park's General Plan
designation, Wyk Laboratories has the ability to convert the park into
a parking lot if and when Wyle Laboratories needs the area for parking.
The El Segundo Parks and Recreation Commission has adopted
standards in order to provide recreation facilities for the daytime
employee population and to reduce the demands on public recreation
facilities which are intended primarily to serve the resident population.
Commercial and industrial developments that have been required to
include on -site employee recreation facilities include the El Segundo
Research Center, Grandway, the Continental Grand Plaza, and Xerox
Centre Phase HM
Preservation of open space for the protection of natural resources is an
issue in El Segundo which pertains to the existence of the El Segundo
Blue Butterfly (Shijimiaeoides battoides allyni). This type of butterfly
is on the federal endangered species list and occurs on 1.96 acres of land
located next to the Chevron Refinery. The Chevron Corporation has
established a preservation program to help sustain and increase the
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butterfly population by attempting to expand the buckwheat habitat in
which it lives. (Ord. 1244, GPA 95 -1, 2/6/96).
Additional private facilities include the 9.8 acres of landscaping
surrounding the Chevron area, the 3.8 -acre Chevron fitness center
facility, the Old Town Music Hall, and the Seiko Tennis Court. The
Old Town Music Hall operates as a motion picture theater which
features silent films of the 1920's and classics of the 30's and 40's. The
Old Town Music Hall is open to the general public. The Seiko Tennis
Court is only available to Seiko employees.
Two additional utility transmission lines traverse the City. The
associated right -of -way area that is located underneath the lines
provides valuable scenic and recreational open space. A 5.4 acre
portion of Southern California Edison utility corridor is designated as
the Aviation Specific Plan area for "mini- storage' warehouse use. The
City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power corridor
encompasses a 32 -acre scenic strip area, and the remaining 4.6 -acre
Southern California Edison utilities right -of -way is developed into a
park land corridor. (Ord. 1314, GPA 97-4, 1217/99)
Service Standards The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recommends a
quarter- of- a-mile service area around each small park and a half -mile
service radius for larger facilities. There is a 1 -block by 1 -block area
within the western portion of the City and a narrow portion of the
northern part of the City, that are located beyond the recommended
service distance from any park. There are no public park facilities
located in the eastern portion of the City, east of Sepulveda Boulevard,
where there are no residential uses.
The Subdivision Map Act (Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 66477[b])
allows the dedication of 3.0 acres of park area per 1,000 population.
However, if the amount of existing neighborhood and community park
area exceeds that limit, the City may adopt a higher standard, up to 5.0
acres/1,000 population. El Segundo has a total of 85.21 acres of park
land that is available to the public (excluding the indoor recreational
0.46 swim facility). Utilizing the 1990 Census population figure of
15,223, the City of El Segundo operates at a park land to population
ratio of 5.60 acres/1,000 population. See calculations below. (Ord.
1244, GPA 95 -1, 2/6/96; Ord. 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97).
], R521 acres : X acres
15,223 pop. 1,000 pop.
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2. (15,223 pop.) x (X acres) = (85.21 acres) x (1,000 pop.)
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15,223 pop.
4. X = 5.60 acres per 1,000 population
Because the City exceeds the allowable 3.0 acres/1,000 population
standard ratio, it is able to adopt the higher park land to population ratio
of 5.0 acres/1,000 population. (Ord. 1244, GPA 95 -1, 2/6/96; Ord.
1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97).
Goal, Objectives, and Policies
The 1992 Open Space and Recreation goal, objectives, and policies are
designed to prevent future loss of existing open space and recreation
resources, as well as to encourage maintenance of the present trends
relating to facility acquisition, development, and maintenance.
Goal OS1: Provision and Maintenance of Open Space and
Recreation Facilities
Provide and maintain high quality open space and recreational
facilities that meet the needs of the existing and future residents and
employees within the City of El Segundo.
Objective OS1-1 Preserve misting and acquire firture public park and recreation facilities
Public Facilities which are adequate for serving the existing and fixture resident
population.
Policy OS1 -1.1
Adopt a park land standard of 5.0 acres/1,000 population which is the
maximum allowable standard ratio as stated in Chapter 4, Article 3,
Section 66477(b) of the Subdivision Map Act.
Policy 031 -1.2
Encourage a locational service area standard of one - quarter mile for
neighborhood parks and one -half mile for community parks.
Policy OS14.3
Adopt and implement a Quimby Act Dedication Ordinance and a
Zoning Amendment requiring new residential subdivisions and multi-
family residential projects to include land dedication or in -lieu fee.
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payments for active and passive public open space facilities to serve the
additional growth.
Policy OS14.4
Continue to work with the El Segundo Unified School District in the
utilization of school property for public open space and recreational use
by maintaining and renewing the effective Joint Powers Agreement
between the City and the School District.
Policy 0S1 -1.5
Conduct a park user study for all public park facilities in order to obtain
the necessary data to make findings for the adoption and collection of
park impact fees. Collect park impact fees for all new development
projects, residential and non - residential, for open space acquisition,
maintenance, and improvement.
Policy OS1 -1.6
Pursue a feasibility analysis of all drainage basins, as they become
available, for future use of the sites as local park land. Adopt a Zoning
Amendment to add all city -owned drainage basins to the Open Space
Zone.
Policy OS1 -1.7
Conduct an inventory and analysis of vacant parcels, which includes a
list of the assessor's parcel numbers and acreages, to identify potential
park development sites.
Policy OS1 -1.8
Prohibit all wdsting publicly -owned park land that is open to the general
public from conversion to other land uses.
Policy OS1 -1.9
Pursue development of alternative fiinding mechanisms for facility
maintenance purposes such as formation of a landscape and lighting
district.
Policy OS1 -1.10
Support and encourage the operation, upkeep and public use of the
eadsting public golf course and driving range facility. (Ord. 1272, GPA
97-1,6/17197).
Objective OS1 -2 Preserve existing, and support acquisition of additional, private park
Private Facilities and recreation facilities to foster recognition of their value as
community recreation and open space resources.
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Policy OS1 -2.1
Support retention of privately -owned and operated recreation facilities
by designating all privately -owned park land, except for Wyle Park, and
Chevron Employee Park as Open Space in the 1992 Land Use Plan.
Policy OS1 -22
Require that all Heavy Industrial land use designated properties greater
than 500 acres in size maintain minimum employee recreational areas.
Policy 081 -2.3
Adopt, per City Council resolution, and continue implementation of the
City's On -site Employee Recreation Standards.
Policy OS1 -2.4
Require all new residential developments with more than 20 units to
provide on -site recreational open space.
Policy 03i-2_5
Encourage, through implementation of development incentives, the
development of outdoor private recreational facilities, such as plazas,
courtyards, and esplanades, in conjunction with non- residential
development.
Policy OS1 2.6
Prohibit structural projections into required setback open space area
Policy OS1 2.7
Support and encourage upkeep, public recreational use, and access to
the shoreline area.
Polity OS1 -2.8
Encourage the creation of active and passive open space areas within
non - residential developments east of Sepulveda Boulevard.
Objective OS1 -3 Provide recreational programs and facilities for all segments of the
Recreation Programs community.
Policy OS7 -3.1
Continue use of the Joslyn Adult Center, the George E. Gordon
Clubhouse, and the Teen Center facilities, for recreational activities that
are provided by the City's Recreation and Parks Department.
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Policy OS1 -3.2
Continue to fund recreational programs and advertise them on a
`. citywide basis and in local periodicals.
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Policy OS1 -3.3
Encourage multi- family residential developments to provide active open
space and recreation facilities which are maintained by homeowners
associations.
Policy OS1 -3.4
Encourage commercial recreational uses to locate in El Segundo.
Objective OS1-4 Develop utility transmission corridors for active or passive open space
Utility Corridors and recreational use.
Policy OS14.1
Work with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
and Southern California Edison to maintain and protect existing linear
parks and landscaped areas within the utility rights -of -way.
Policy OS1 -4.2
Continue to expand landscaping and recreational use along the Southern
California Edison right -of -way where feasible.
Objective OS1 -5 Protect natural open space resources and associated habitat.
Natural Resources
Policy OS1 -5.1
Encourage the development of the natural dune habitat in the City of
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power area in a manner that
would be compatible with protection of its natural environment.
Policy OS1-5.2
Promote street trees and landscaping as a desirable feature of the quality
of life in El Segundo, by including in the City's Zoning Ordinance a
requirement for a minimum amount of landscaping for all multi- family
residential, commercial, and industrial development projects.
Policy OS1 -5.3
Continue to support programs for the protection of the El Segundo Blue
Butterfly.
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7. Conservation Element
Table of Contents page
Introduction 7-1
Summary of Existing Conditions Report 7 -2
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Goal CM: Beach Preservation 7 -5
Goal CN2: Water Supply
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Goal CN3: Groundwater Contamination 7 -7
Goal CN4: El Segundo Blue Butterfly 7 -7
Goal CN5: Urban Landscape 7-8
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7. Conservation Element
Introduction
Purpose and Authority California Government Code Section 65302(d) provides that the general
plan shall include a conservation element for the conservation,
development, and utilization of natural resources. To the extent
applicable, the foDowing issues must be addressed ... water and
hydrology, forests, soils, rivers and other waters, harbors and fisheries,
wildlife, minerals, and other natural resources. State Code Section
65302(d) also notes: "'That portion of the conservation element
including waters shall be developed in coordination with any
countywide water agency and with all district and city agencies which
have developed, served, controlled, or conserved water for any purpose
for the county or city for which the plan is prepared."
Overview The Existing Conditions Report, a summary of which follows, outlines
four relevant conservation issues for the City of El Segundo: coastal
resources, water resources, biotic resources, and mineral resources. At
this time, each of the resources identified also have planning
implications in regional, statewide, and federal contexts. A partial list
of agencies and projects with concerns and influences over these
resources is located at the end of the Report. Following the Summary
of Existing Conditions are the statements of goals, policies, and
implementation measures designed to guide the management and
conservation of specified resources for the City. Air quality assessment
is addressed in the Air Quality Element. A discussion of soils and
geology may be found under the seismic section of the Safety Element.
The Open Space, Land Use, and Circulation Elements also address
concerns that will overlap to some extent with Conservation.
The relevance of the Conservation Element has increased with the
realization that many resources are finite and nonrenewable, and others,
such as air and water, are essentially our life support systems where
quality and availability may become critical. For the City of El
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Segundo, relevant resource conservation issues have changed somewhat
over the decades of this century as patterns of living and working in the
�. area changed. The composition of the air, the waters, and the vegetation
have changed as dramatically as the forms and composition of the built
environment have over the years. There is, and always will be,
however, basic relationships between natural and than -made systems
that trust be valued and protected.
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Due to the regional context of resources such as water, coastal access,
and oil fields, it is necessary that the City cooperates with adjacent
communities and with federal, state, and regional agencies to maintain
and improve the quality of these resources and the environment. in
regards to the protection of biotic resources such as the urban landscape,
the City shall develop programs that promote community-wide
conservation. The City shall require new development to incorporate
sound conservation principles and mitigate any negative environmental
impacts consequent to development within or bearing upon the City.
The following goals reflect the community's needs and values and are
intended to provide direction for the conservation, development, and
utilization of the City's natural and man -made resources.
Summary of Existing Conditions
Coastal Resources The western boundary of the City of El Segundo includes 0.8 miles of
shoreline that is located adjacent to Santa Monica Bay and is owned by
the State Lands Commission. This coastal area hosts two
coastal- dependent energy facilities and has been developed primarily as
a resource for industrial use. It serves as a marine terminal for loading
Chevron Refinery petroleum products and provides a source of
industrial coolant water for both Chevron and Southern California
Edison. The Hyperion Treatment Plant and Scattergood Power Plant
are situated nearby on property located within the City of Los Angeles
boundaries.
The beach area is subject to erosion from littoral transport and storm
damage. Protective rock revetments, a groin, and beach replenishment
projects were implemented. No formal evaluation of these
improvements is available at this time.
Both the Chevron Refinery and Southern California Edison facilities
discharge waters through outfalls into Santa Monica Bay and are
required to comply with permits issued by the Regional Water Quality
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Control Board. These discharges affect the near -shore water
temperature, chemical composition, and turbidity.
Chevron maintains an on -site response capability for the small oil spills
that occur occasionally during tanker offloading at the marine terminal
and is a member of the industrial network for larger spills.
Recreational use is relatively light due to the industrial nature of the
area and the proximity of more attractive beaches. The beach is
publicly -owned and is accessible for public use through Dockweiler
State Beach to the north and Manhattan State Beach to the south. No
access to the shoreline exists within City limits.
Recreational uses include swimming, surfing, fishing, and coastal
access. A coastal bicycle trail, maintained by the County of Los
Angeles, is located on leased land above the high -water line.
Water Resources No surface waters of resource potential exist within the City of El
Segundo. No enclosed bays, estuaries, or coastal lagoons lie within the
City. Cuban run-off and storm drainage are accommodated by the City's
storm drainage flood control system.
El Segundo is located within the West Coast Groundwater Basin. Since
1962, the West Coast Basin has been an adjudicated ground water basin,
and the amount of ground water extracted is limited by court judgment.
The City no longer withdraws from this ground water source. The West
Coast Barrier Project was established to inject fresh water into the
underground basin to prevent advancing salt water intrusion. The
northern section of the Barrier, consisting of 36 injection wells, runs
through the City near Sepulveda Boulevard.
Since 1973, El Segundo has purchased all of its potable water supplies
from the West Basin Municipal Water District ( WBMWD), a member
agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(MWD). The City takes delivery of this water through two connections
and distributes it through approximately 4,580 service connections to
residential, commercial, and industrial users. Water consumption
percentages are as follows: 64 percent oil refinery, 18 percent
industrial, 18 percent combined residential/ commercial.
After nearly five years of drought conditions, both MWD and WBMWD
declared water shortage emergencies and adopted mandatory water
conservation regulations and restrictions. A 20 percent reduction in the
supply allocation was imposed on the City, to be effective March 1,
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1991. The City, in turn, implemented a drought water conservation
program, including use restriction guidelines, to ensure sufficient water
`. supplies for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection. The
MWD and WBMWD rescinded the requirements for mandatory water
conservation in early 1992, and in response, the City adopted an
ordinance changing the water conservation program from a mandatory
to a voluntary program.
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The proposed West Basin Water Reclamation Program (WRP) is a
large -scale water reclamation project of secondary- treated effluent from
Hyperion Treatment Plant (ATP) by the WBMWD. The program
consists of the following three structural components: secondary
effluent pump station, reclamation plant, and approximately 24.8 miles
of reclaimed water distribution pipelines. Projected use of the
reclaimed water includes allocations for the West Coast Barrier Project,
oil refineries, and greenbelt irrigation under Title 22 (parks and golf
courses). Title 22 is the State Administrative Code under the
Department of Health Services that defines the treatment levels and
health standards and identifies the various users of reclaimed water.
Biotic Resources The native vegetative cover has been displaced by urban structures,
surfacing, and plant species typical of the residential and commercial
landscaping of the region. Remnants of coastal strand vegetation, once
abundant along the dune areas, exist only in scattered patches. Much of
the dune area is disturbed by industrial development and beach
facilities. The primary vegetation of the City of El Segundo now
consists of domesticated species introduced over the last century and
includes a variety of lawn grasses, ground covers, shrubs, and trees
planted for their ornamental and functional qualities. Planted area
include residential, commercial, and public landscapes. Close to 5,500
street trees are maintained by the City's Parks and Recreation
Department. Notable specimen trees can be found on the High School
grounds and at Lt -btary Park. In addition to the environmental benefits,
this plant material contributes much to the atmosphere and character of
the City.
Forty -six species of birds are common to the area, sixteen of which are
considered year -round residents. Many species of birds feed in the near-
shore waters of Santa Monica Bay. No coastal strand birds are known
or likely to breed in the City's coastal area, due to its disturbed nature
and absence of specific habitat. The shoreline area provides a feeding
and resting zone, particularly in rocky areas. Two endangered bird
species, the California least tern and the brown pelican, are known or
likely to feed, fly over, and rest along the near -shore waters or beach
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areas. No nesting sites are known to have been established in El
Segundo.
Near -shore marine fishes include anchovy, surf perch, and croakers.
The waters immediately offshore do not support commercial fishing.
Common marine mammals observed in the offshore area include
dolphins and California sea lions.
In addition to domestic pets, mammals and reptiles likely to occur
include the California ground squirrel, house mouse, and Western fence
lizard.
The El Segundo Blue Butterfly is listed on the federal endangered
species list, and is dependent upon and rarely strays from coastal
buckwheat plants. At this time, the butterfly occurs on a 1.96 acre
preserve adjacent to and maintained by the Chevron Refinery and in the
dune area under the flight path of the Los Angeles International Airport
(City of Los Angeles).
Mineral Resources The communitys association with oil dates back to its founding in 1911
when land of the original rancho was sold to develop a second refinery
for the Standard Oil Company and a company town. The E1 Segundo
Oil Field, part of which underlies the City of El Segundo, was
discovered in 1935. The field has to date produced over 14 million
barrels of oil and condensate. Production has declined since 1967.
Although only five wells continue to produce, the production and
refining of oil resources is an important part of the City's historic and
cultural legacy.
Goal CN1: Beach Preservation
F mm long -term public access to a safe, clean beach envimnment
within and adjacent to the City.
Policy CN1 -1
Review and update if necessary the City of El Segundo Local Coastal
Program adopted by City Council. July 1980.
Policy CNt 2
Monitor coastal water ordinances and compliance with state and
regional requirements.
Policy CN1-3
Monitor beach erosion and contamination cleanup.
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Policy CN1-4
The City shall establish policies and procedures for watershed and storm
water management. (Ord. 1279, GPA 92 -2, l OM97).
Goal CN2: Water Supply
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and sufficient water supply and
distribution system that provides for all the water needs within the
community.
Policy CN2 -1
Periodically evaluate the entire water supply and distribution system to
ensure that future water needs will be met.
Policy CN2 -2
Devise strategies to cope with any interruptions of, or limits in, the
supply of potable water to the community.
Policy CN2 -3
Investigate creating a new water conservation ordinance to address the
demand created by new development.
Policy CN24
( Implement water conservation measures as necessary to ensure
l . sufficient water supplies for human consumption, sanitation, and fire
protection.
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Policy CN2 -5
Require new construction and development to install water - conserving
fixtures and appliances to reduce the amount of new demand.
Policy CN2-6
Encourage the retrofitting of existing systems with water- conserving
fixtures and appliances.
Policy CN2 7
Require new construction and development to incorporate the principles
and practices of sound landscape design and management, particularly
those conserving water and energy.
Policy CN2-8
Encourage the retrofitting of existing landscapes to incorporate the
principles and practices of sound landscape design and management,
particularly those conserving water and energy.
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Policy CN2-9
Determine which users qualify as heavy water users and require those
users to have water budget plans. l .
Policy CN2 -10
Utilize the programs and assistance of state and regional water agencies
to increase water conservation throughout the community.
Policy CN2 -11
Encourage, whenever appropriate and feasible, development techniques
which minimize surface run -off and allow replenishment of soil
moisture. Such techniques may include, but not be limited to, the on-
site use and retention of storm water, the use of impervious paving
material (such as walk -on -bark. pea gravel, and cobble mulches), the
preservation of vegetative covers, and efficiently designed and managed
irrigation systems.
Policy CN2 -12
Examine and utilize where appropriate and feasible the use of
alternative water supplies. Clearly define the techniques and
applications for the use of grey water and reclaimed water for the
citizens of El Segundo.
Goal CN3: Groundwater Contamination
Protect groundwater and coastal waters from contamination.
Policy CN3-1
Identify any source contamination originating within the City limits.
Policy CN3-2
Require written notification of groundwater contamination to the City
by any state or regional permitting agency.
Policy CN3-3
Monitor compliance with any state or regional permitting agency.
Policy CN3.4
Make permit and compliance information available to the community.
Goal CN4: El Segundo Blue Butterfly
Protect the rare and endangered E1 Segundo Blue Butterfly.
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Policy CN4-1
f Develop and encourage environmental protection policies that protect
L , sensitive habitat areas, including coordination with city, county, state,
and federal agencies having jurisdiction over such areas.
Policy CN4-2
Protect the coastal habitat of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly.
Policy CN4.3
Work with Chevron Refinery and appropriate community organizations
to monitor the condition of coastal habitat area of the El Segundo Blue
Butterfly.
Policy CN4.4
Designate the habitat of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly as open space in
the Land Use Element
Policy CN4-5
The City will continue to promote research on the potential effects of
Malathion spraying on the El Segundo Blue Butterfly, and if wwTanted,
ensure that the appropriate agencies take precautionary measures to
avoid eradication of the endangered species.
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Develop programs to protect, enhance, and increase the amount
and quality of the urban landscape to nuudmize aesthetic and
environmental benefits.
Policy CNr1
Preserve the character and quality of existing neighborhood and civic
landscapes.
Policy CN5-2
Identify the characteristics and qualities of the urban landscape that are
valued by the community.
Policy CN5-3
Survey existing street trees and other specimen trees throughout the
community. Identify those with historic or visual significance.
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Policy CNS4
Establish density and development standards that protect and reflect the
character and quality of existing neighborhoods and minimize the loss
of landscaped area.
Policy CN64
Establish a street tree program, including a computer -aided inventory,
which identifies appropriate varieties, required sizes and spacing,
maintenance and replacement standards, and planting schedules.
Policy CN5.6
Encourage that any new landscaped areas respect and incorporate the
distinctive elements of the existing community landscape.
Policy CNS-7
Encourage and support community action groups in their efforts to
enhance the urban landscape.
Policy CHS-8
Increase the quantity of plant material to:
• Increase filtration of airborne particulate matter
• Increase oxygen production
• Provide carbon storage
• Reduce the solar heat load on structures and heat gain from
paved surfaces
• Increase the percolation of water into soil
• Decrease run-off and evapotranspiration
Policy CN5.9
Increase the diversity of plant species to:
• Decrease risk of plant loss due to disease
• Increase the resilience and adaptability of the landscape
• Encourage the diversity of birds, insects, and micro- organisms
necessary for a healthy urban ecosystem
Policy CHSAO
Develop standards, procedures, and guidelines for sound landscape
design and management. Incorporate these standards, procedures, and
guidelines, including conservation concepts, into the City's review and
approval process for residential and non - residential projects.
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Table of Contents page
Introduction 8 -1
Summary of Existing Conditions Report
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Goal A01:
Person Work Trip Reduction for
Private Employees
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Goal AQ2:
Person Work Trip Reduction for
Local Government Employees
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Goal AQ3:
Vehicle Work Trip Reduction for
Private Employees
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Goal A04:
Reduced Motorized Transportation
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Goal AQ5: Vehicle Work and Non -Work Trip
Reduction 8-6
Goal AQ6: Reduction in Peak - Period Truck
Travel and Number and Severity
of Truck - involved Accidents 8 -7
Goal A07: Reduce Vehicle Emissions Through
Traffic Flow Improvements 8 -7
Goal AQ8: Reduction in Tailpipe Emissions from
Local Government Vehicle Fleets 8 -7
Goal AQ9: Reduction in Length of Vehicle Trips 8-8
Goal A010: Reduction in Particulate Emissions from
Paved and Unpaved Roads, Parking Lots,
and Road and Building Construction 8 -8
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Goal AQ11: Reduce Emissions Associated with
Government Energy Consumption 8 -9
Goal AQ12: Reduction in Residential, Commercial,
and Industrial Energy Consumption 8 -9
Goal A013: Increase Recycling of Solid Waste and
Use of Recycled Materials by Glass and
Paper Manufacturers 8 -10
Goal AQ14: Prevent Exposure of People, Animals,
and Other Living Organisms to Toxic Air
Pollutants 8 -10
Goal A015: Prevent Exposure of People, Animals,
and Other Living Organisms to
Unhealthful Levels of Air Pollutants 8 -11
Introduction
8. Air Quality Element
California Government Code Sections 65300 and 65302 require every
city and county to draw up and adopt "a comprehensive, long -term
general plan for the physical development" of the community. Seven
general plan elements are required by law and may be adopted
individually or as a single general plan. While air quality is not a
required element, it is included as a suggested topic for conservation
and circulation elements in the 1991 State General Plan Guidelines.
Furthermore, Government Code Section 65303 authorizes cities and
counties to adopt additional general plan elements which they judge
to be necessary.
The Air Quality Element is a new element that has been prepared as
part of the City of El Segundo 1992 General Plan. The Air Quality
Element consists of five sections which address transportation, land
use, particulate and building emissions, energy conservation, and
governmental organization. Many of the goals and policies
recommended in this Element are closely related to those included in
the Circulation, Housing, and Land Use Elements of the General
Plan.
The Air Quality Element goals, objectives, and policies contained
herein are in part derived from the Air Quality Element Existing
Conditions Report which documents existing conditions and identifies
major issues addressed in this document.
Purpose of the Air The City of El Segundo has prepared this Element to: (1) address the
Quality Element problems of maximum air pollution levels, (2) reduce the health and
economic impacts of air pollution, (3) comply with the requirements
of the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the South
Coast Air Basin (SCAB), (4) determine the best means of addressing
the AQMP measures for local government, and (5) increase awareness
of local community and governmental responsibility for air quality.
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Summary of Existing Conditions Report
Extent of the Problem The City of El Segundo is located at the western edge of the South
Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which comprises all of Orange County and
the nondesert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Counties. The Basin has the worst air quality problem in the nation,
and despite many strict controls, it still does not meet federal air
quality standards for four of the six criteria pollutants. In 1989, the
Basin was the only area in the nation that failed to meet nitrogen
dioxide standards. Carbon monoxide concentrations in the Basin are
among the highest in the nation; ozone levels are the highest in the
nation (approximately three times the federal standard); and
particulate (PM10) concentrations are about 80 percent above federal
standards. The Basin's air quality problem is further complicated by
regional projections that show significant increases in population to
the year 2007.
Poor air quality in the Basin has caused significant health and
economic impacts. A 1989 report by the SCAQMD estimated that
ozone causes SCAB residents to experience more than 120 million
days of cough, more than 190 million days of eye irritation, and
nearly 180 million days of sore throat yearly. These impacts, in
combination with a number of other effects, annually cost an
estimated $9.4 billion when compared to the expected incidents set
for particulates at federal standards. Impacts are particularly acute for
sensitive receptors, such as children, senior citizens, and those with
respiratory conditions.
Air pollution can be formed directly or indirectly from natural sources
such as oil seeps, vegetation, or windblown dust, or it can result from
automobile engine combustion, evaporation of organic liquids used in
cleaning and coating processes, or through abrasion which occurs
from tires on roadways. Air pollution control strategies are directed
almost exclusively at man -made sources, because they are the easiest
to control. Trends within the Basin over the last ten years show that
a large segment of heavy manufacturing has left the area and is being
replaced with smaller service industries and businesses related to
Pacific Rim trading activities. Despite the exodus of heavy
manufacturing and the substantial new controls which have reduced
per capita emissions over the last 40 years, dramatic increases in
population have increased the number of sources of air pollution;
therefore, the potential for air quality improvements has been reduced.
Local Setting Due to El Segundo's coastal location, it is protected from the worst
of the Basin's air pollution problem. Daily onshore sea breezes bring
clean air onshore and blow air pollutants inland. These onshore
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winds are most active during the summer months when smog is
typically at its highest level. Existing levels of ambient air quality
and historical trends in air quality for the City of El Segundo are well
documented by measurements taken at the SCAQMD's Hawthorne
monitoring station. The beneficial effects of onshore breezes are
substantiated by measurements taken at the Hawthorne station, where
federal ozone standards have been exceeded only six days per year
over the last five years versus 52 exceedances in downtown Los
Angeles and 85 in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, the
number of first stage smog alerts recorded in the El Segundo area are
fewer than those recorded throughout the majority of the South Coast
Air Basin. However, despite the beneficial influences of onshore
breezes, a number of factors still contribute to periods of poor air
quality in the City. During winter months and at night, offshore
winds are more frequent, shifting pollutants to coastal areas.
Although air quality is generally better along the coast, polluted air
and incomplete ventilation of the Basin still cause periodic smog
alerts. Additionally, calm wind conditions can cause stagnation of
pollutants near the source.
Major stationary sources of air pollutants in and adjacent to El
Segundo include the Chevron Oil Refinery, Southern California
Edison facilities, Los Angeles International Airport, the Hyperion
Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Scattergood Generating Station.
Major mobile sources of air emissions include Los Angeles
International Airport, Sepulveda Boulevard, and the I-405 Freeway.
Air Quality Planning The South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) adopted in
March 1989, was designed to achieve Na- ---I Ambient Air Quality
Standards in accordance with the Lewis jr Quality Act, and the
Federal Clean Air Act. In September 1988, the California Clean Air
Act (CCAA) was signed into law to establish a legal mandate to
achieve health -based state air quality standards at the earliest
practicable date. Since it became effective on January 1, 1989, the
CCAA has become the centerpiece for the Basin's attainment
planning efforts, as it is generally more stringent than the 1990
Federal Clean Air Act. The CCAA requires all non - attainment air
basins in the state to develop new attainment plans to meet both
federal and state air quality standards, and places a number of
performance- related tests before each plan.
The 1991 AQMP responds to the new requirements of the CCAA,
and builds on the 1989 AQMP. The 1991 AQMP was prepared and
adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) and the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) to provide a comprehensive program to lead the Basin into
compliance with all federal and state air quality standards. Strategies
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for controlling air pollutant emissions in the AQMP are grouped into
three "tiers," based on their anticipated timing for implementation.
Tier I consists of the implementation of best available current
technology and management practices that can be adopted within the
next five years. Tier II is based on anticipated advancements in
current technology and vigorous regulatory action, and Tier III
controls consist of development of new technology. In total, the tiers
consist of 123 recommended control measures. The measures are
intended to reduce air emissions by altering the following:
Motor vehicle operation and inspection
Transportation systems (including airports and ports)
Land use and zoning decisions
Travel
Work scheduling
Petroleum and gas production
Commercial and industrial activities
Stationary sources
Residential and public activity
Agricultural processes
The use of off -road vehicles
Surface coating and solvent use
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of the AQMP at the local
level, all cities and counties in the Basin must adopt air quality
elements or other elements or plans that fully address air quality, and
they must help implement AQMP measures to achieve compliance
with state and federal standards. Local responsibilities for achieving
compliance with Federal and State Ambient Air Quality Standards
primarily focus on measures that control "Indirect Sources" such as
a facility, building, structure, installation, real property, road, or
highway which attracts or may attract mobile sources of pollution.
This term includes parking lots, parking garages, and other facilities
subject to any measure for management of parking supply.
Regional Context In the interest of addressing important regional issues and to ensure
that Federal and State Ambient Air Quality Standards are met, this
Air Quality Element has been prepared consistent with the AQMP to
the maximum extent feasible.
The following goals, objectives, and policies provide for the
attainment of local and regional goals for improving air quality.
SCAG's Guidelines for the Development of Local Air Quality
Elements have been followed to ensure conformance with the
SCAQMP. In order to provide flexibility for the City in the
implementation of clean air strategies, objectives, and policies in this
Element may not be as specific, or may not state target dates as
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provided in the Guidelines. Specific target dates for actions to be
taken and for emission reduction attainment, are contained in the
City's Air Quality Action Plan which serves as the implementing
document for the goals, objectives, and policies included herein.
Goal A01: Person Work Trip Reduction for Private
Employees
Objective AQ1 -1 A 30 percent reduction in private employee work trips in new and
existing development through the use of any combination of alternate
work weeks and telecommuting strategies.
Policy A014.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City encourage
businesses to adopt alternative work schedules and prepare guidelines
to assist local businesses in the implementation of alternative work
schedule programs.
Policy A014.2
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that businesses be
encouraged to establish and maintain telecommuting or work -at -home
programs to reduce employee work trips.
Policy A0143
`- It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that Transportation System
Management (TSM) plans provide a 30 percent reduction in vehicle
ridership or the equivalent Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) per
commute vehicle.
Goal AQ2: Person Work Trip Reduction for Local
Government Employees
Objective AQ24 A 30 percent reduction in local government employee work trips
using any combination of alternative work weeks and telecommuting
strategies.
Policy A021.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that a study be conducted
to implement alternative work schedules and work -at -home programs
for City employees that will maximize the potential for increasing
employee productivity.
Policy A0212
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City designate an
Employee Transportation Coordinator to promote and institute
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ridesharing and other programs to achieve a 30 percent reduction in
vehicle ridership for City employees.
Goal A03: Vehicle Work Trip Reduction for Private
Employees
Objective A03-1 Increase the proportion of work trips made by transit.
Policy A03 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City continue to
require employers in existing congested areas of the City and
developers of large new developments to adopt Transportation System
Management (TSM) plans and provide incentives for the provision of
transit support facilities.
Policy AQ3-12
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that it continue to require
developer TSM plans to encourage trip reduction programs and
development of transit and ridesharing facilities over highway
capacity expansion in order to achieve and maintain mobility and air
quality.
Policy AQ34.3
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to cooperate with efforts to f"
expand bus, rail, and other forms of transit within the Los Angeles
region.
Goal AQ4: Reduce Motorized Transportation
Objective AQ44 Promote non - motorized transportation.
Policy A04 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City actively
encourage the development and maintenance of a high quality
network of pedestrian and bicycle routes, linked to key locations, in
order to promote non - motorized transportation.
Goal A05: Vehicle Work and Non Work Trip Reduction
Objective AQ8-1 Improve transit systems serving the City and implement parking
control methods to reduce work and non -work trips.
Policy A054.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City discourage the
use of single - occupant vehicles in congested areas of the City by
_ changing or modifying the availability and cost of parking.
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Policy ACS -1.2
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City actively
encourage the enhancement of transit performance and availability
and establish developer fees to offset the costs of transit
improvements required as a result of new developments.
Goal A06: Reduction in Peak - period Truck Travel and
Number and Severity of Truck - involved Accidents
Objective A06-1 Pass the necessary ordinances and memorandums of understanding to
divert truck traffic during peak traffic periods.
Policy A06 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that commercial truck
emissions be reduced by restricting delivery schedules to off -peak
traffic periods, and by creating alternate routes that would increase
the efficiency of the City's roadway system.
Goal A07: Reduce Vehicle Emissions Through Traffic Flow
Improvements
Objective A07 -1 Set annual objectives for the continued improvement of
interconnected traffic signal control systems or appropriate non-
interconnected synchronization methods on all streets where traffic
volume and delay time is significant.
Policy A071.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that a high priority be given
to improve the flow of traffic through synchronization of signalized
intersections, as this is among the most cost - effective means of
reducing congestion, conserving energy, and improving air quality.
Objective A07 -2 Set annual objectives for improved channelization at high- volume
intersections identified with assistance from Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG).
Policy A07 -LI
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to improve channelization
at high - volume intersections identified with assistance from SCAG.
Goal A08: Reduction in Tailpipe Emissions from Local
Government Vehicle Fleets
Objective AQ8-1 Support legislation which would improve vehicle /transportation
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technology and the conversion of vehicles by fleet operators to the
use of "clean fuel."
Policy Aa3 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City support
legislation for the use and ownership of clean fuel vehicles.
Policy A03-12
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City support
legislation for research, development, and demonstration of clean fuel
vehicles in both fleet service and passenger use.
Policy ACS -1.3
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City invest in clean
fuel systems on new City fleet vehicles.
Goal AQ9: Reduction in Length of Vehicle Trips
Objective A09-1 Improve the City's jobs/housing relationship to achieve a reduction in
the average length of commute -trips by the year 2010, as designated
by SCAG.
Policy A094.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City promote a
better balance of jobs and housing within the City by considering
housing proposals within areas of the City designated for Smoky
Hollow Mixed -Use.
Policy AQ94.2
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City participate in
subregional efforts with other cities or agencies to develop mutually
beneficial approaches to improving the balance of jobs and housing.
Policy A09 -1.3
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City actively
encourage the establishment of a shuttle bus system to transport
employees and El Segundo residents between the east and west sides
of the City.
Goal AQ10: Reduction In Particulate Emissions from Paved
and Unpaved Roads, Parking Lots, and Road and
Building Construction
Objective A010 -1 Control particulate emissions by paving roads and parking lots or by
adopting alternative methods to control particulates.
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Policy A010 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that an ordinance be
adopted requiring the paving or use of alternative particulate control
methods on roads with low levels of vehicle traffic and on dirt roads
and parking lots located on industrialized properties such as Chevron
and Edison.
Policy A010 -12
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to adopt incentives,
regulations, and/or procedures to prohibit the use of building
materials and methods which generate excessive pollutants.
Policy A010 -1.3
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that all new development
projects meet or exceed requirements of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District for reducing PM10 standards.
Goal AQ11: Reduce Emissions Associated with Government
Energy Consumption
Objective A011 -1 Reduce energy use by City government facilities with an emphasis on
peak demand reduction as stated by SCAG.
Policy A0114.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that a study be prepared to
initiate implementation of a program for retrofitting City buildings
with a full range of energy conservation measures.
Goal AQ12: Reduction in Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial Energy Consumption
Objective A012 -1 Enact the recommendations of the AQMP Energy Working Group for
commercial and residential buildings and adopt ordinances to mitigate
air quality impacts from water and pool heating systems.
Policy A0121.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that an ordinance be
adopted requiring all new swimming pool water heater systems to
utilize solar, electric, or low NOx gas -fired water heater, and/or pool
covers.
Policy A0121.2
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City encourage the
incorporation of energy conservation features in the design of new
projects and the installation of conservation devices in existing
developments.
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Policy A0121.3
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to provide incentives andior
regulations to reduce emissions from residential and commercial
water heating.
Polley AQ121A
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that new construction not
preclude the use of solar energy systems by uses and buildings on
adjacent properties and consider enactment of a comprehensive solar
access ordinance.
Goal A013: Increase Recycling of Solid Waste and Use of
Recycled Materials by Glass and Paper
Manufacturers
Objective A013 -1 Reduce the amount of solid waste by 25 percent by 1994, and 50
percent by 2000.
Policy AQ13-1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City continue to
implement the programs proposed in the City's Solid Waste
Management Plan, concurrent with California Assembly Bill 939, to
achieve a 25 percent reduction in residential solid waste requiring
disposal by 1995, and a 50 percent reduction by the year 2000.
Goal A014: Prevent Exposure of People, Animals, and Other
Living Organisms to Toxic Air Pollutants
Objective AQW1 Restrict emissions of toxic air contaminants in and around the City
and insure that sources which impact the City comply with all
federal, state, regional, and local regulations.
Policy AQ14 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to protect residents and
others from exposure to toxic air pollutants by identifying major
sources of toxic contaminants in and around the City and insuring
that the sources comply with all federal, state, regional, and local
regulations.
Policy AQ14 -12
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to draft and implement
ordinances, where deemed appropriate by the City Council in its
discretion, which go beyond the AQMP and SCAQMD regulations to
restrict emissions of toxic air contaminants from sources of toxic air
pollutants which impact the City of El Segundo.
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Goal AQ15: Prevent Exposure of People, Animals, and Other
Living Organisms to Unhealthful Levels of Air
Pollution
Objective AQ15 -1 Reduce unsafe levels of air pollutants impacting the City.
Policy AQ15 -1.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to protect the residents of
the City and others from exposure to unsafe levels of air pollution,
including but not limited to, pollutants such as volatile organic
compounds, particulates, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur, lead,
ozone, and carbon monoxide, by taking all appropriate air pollution
control measures to reduce unsafe levels of air pollutants impacting
the City.
Policy AQ1S -1.2
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to coordinate with the
SCAQMD to ensure that all elements of the AQMP regarding
reduction of all air pollutant emissions are being met and are being
enforced-
Policy AQ1S -1.3
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to draft and implement
ordinances where deemed appropriate by the City Council in its
discretion, which go beyond the AQMP and SCAQMD regulations to
reduce emission of and exposure to air pollutants which impact the
City of El Segundo.
Policy AQ15 -1A
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to continue working with
the City of Los Angeles to eliminate odor problems from the
Hyperion Treatment Plant; this will include the continuation of the
Mitigation Monitoring Implementation Plan.
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Table of Contents page
Introduction
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Summary of Existing Conditions Report 9 -1
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Introduction
9. Noise Element
The State of California has mandated through Title 7, Chapter 3,
Article 5, of the California Administrative Code, the requirement that
city and county governments adopt a general plan. Government Code
Section 65302 (f) requires that the general plan contain a noise
element which "identifies and appraises noise problems in the
community." In developing a noise element, the community is to
recognize the guidelines adopted by the Office of -Noise Control in
the State Department of Health Services.
This Noise Element is a component of the City of El Segundo's 1992
General Plan. The Element consists of a discussion of the City's
setting, an assessment of the noise problems within the City and a
statement of goals, policies, and programs designed to minimize
existing and foreseeable noise impacts. The Noise Element Existing
Conditions Report was the basis for the formulation of the Element's
goals, policies, and programs contained herein.
Purpose of Noise The Noise Element is intended to be used as a guide in public and
Element private development matters related to outdoor noise. The Element
will serve as an aid in defining acceptable land uses and as a
guideline for compliance with California Noise Insulation Standards.
As stated in Government Code Section 65302 (f), the ultimate
purpose of noise control policies and programs is to "minimize the
exposure of community residents to excessive noise."
Summary of Existing Conditions Report
The City of El Segundo is located approximately 11 miles southwest
of downtown Los Angeles. The City is bounded by the Pacific
Ocean on the west, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the
north, the City of Hawthorne and unincorporated Los Angeles County
on the east, and the City of Manhattan Beach on the south. The main
access route to the City of El Segundo is the I-405 Freeway, which
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runs north to south and is located about 3/4 of a mile east of the City
limits. Other major roadways within or bordering the City include:
Sepulveda Boulevard, Aviation Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, Grand {
Avenue, El Segundo Boulevard, and the Imperial Highway. Existing
CNEL noise contours for the City are shown on Exhibit N -1.
In comparison to other areas in Los Angeles County, the City of E1
Segundo is heavily affected by major sources of noise. The most
dominant component of the City's noise environment is the flight
operations at LAX. The City of El Segundo does not have the
capability to conduct its own measurement of CNEL contours and,
therefore, relies on information provided by LAX and other regional
agencies. While the continued retirement of Stage II (older and
noisier) aircraft will decrease the number of El Segundo dwellings
within the 65 CNEL contour, the City of Los Angeles Department of
Airports (DOA) projected increase of passengers from 45.8 million
annual passengers (MAP) in 1990 to 65 MAP in year 2000 will offset
these technological gains. Furthermore, despite the projection by the
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports that the population of El
Segundo within the 65 CNEL contour will drop from 8,663 in 1990
to 7,161 in year 2000, a large portion of the City's population will
remain affected, making operations at LAX a long -term source of
concern.
Although the City of El Segundo has no direct control over airport
noise, they can exert their influence on the airport planning
authorities for tighter control and enforcement of noise regulations.
The City of Los Angeles is currently preparing a master plan for
LAX which is expected to be completed in early -to -mid 1993. The
master plan is intended to be adopted as an element of the City of
Los Angeles General Plan which will analyze present conditions and
future scenarios for the airport. The plan will address LAX capacity,
safety issues, and the level to which passenger growth should be
allowed. Unlike the DOA's old policy of 40 million annual
passengers (MAP) which had no mechanism to insure limits on
passenger growth, the new plan will set an MAP goal and include
implementation measures. Currently the City of Los Angeles does
not have an MAP goal. LAX reached a passenger service level of
45.8 MAP in 1990 and the DOA, at least temporarily, abandoned
their previous goal of 40 MAP.
Vehicular traffic is another major source of noise. Unlike aircraft
noise, which mainly affects the northwestern portion of El Segundo,
vehicular noise is spread throughout the City. Streets within the City
with adjacent residential uses and noise levels above 65 CNEL
include portions of Center Street, Grand Avenue, Main Street, and
Mariposa Avenue.
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Both Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads operate daily to
Chevron and other industries within El Segundo. Although this is a
periodic source of noise rather than continuous, like vehicular traffic,
railroads typically produce high magnitudes of noise. Currently, the
railroads in El Segundo do not travel through residential areas;
however, any land use changes must consider these railroad lines as
a significant source of noise.
In addition to mobile sources, stationary noise sources, particularly
from industry, contribute to ambient noise levels in the City. General
population noise and the short-term noise generated by construction
are also important sources.
Along with the identification of noise sources and noise impacted
areas, planning for new development and transportation should always
consider noise - sensitive land uses (schools, hospitals, etc.). The City
of El Segundo has adopted exterior and interior noise standards for
various land uses and conditions which are contained in Resolution
No. 3691 and in Chapter 9.06 of the Municipal Code.
In light of the existing and foreseeable noise environment in the City
of El Segundo, and pursuant to Section 65302 (g) of the California
Government Code, the City has adopted a goal with policies and
programs designed to minimize the effects of these multiple sources
of noise.
Goal N1: Provision of a Noise -Safe Environment
Encourage a high quality environment within all parts of the City of
El Segundo where the public's health, safety, and welfare are not
adversely affected by excessive noise.
Objective N1-1 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that City
residents are not exposed to mobile noise levels in excess of the
interior and exterior noise standards or the single event noise
standards specified in the El Segundo Municipal Code.
Policy N14.1
Continue to work for the elimination of adverse noise sources,
especially from Los Angeles International Airport West Imperial
Terminal, and from helicopter and aircraft flyovers.
Program NI -1.1A
The City shall implement the Airport Abatement Policy and
Program (City Council Resolution No. 3691, adopted May 21,
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1991, or any future revisions thereto) in its efforts to minimize
noise impacts caused by LAX.
Policy N1 -1.2
Play an active role in the planning process associated with
preparation of the Los Angeles International Airport Master Plan.
Program NI -L2A
Encourage the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports to
adopt and maintain a passenger service level goal and
implementation program which will minimize the noise impacts to
the City of El Segundo.
Policy N14.3
Continue to work with the City of Los Angeles Department of
Airports to reduce the noise - impacted area around Los Angeles
International Airport to zero.
Program NI -13A
Where feasible, the City should use noise barriers to mitigate noise
problems that cannot be reduced at their source. Sound walls,
berms, and dense landscaping shall be used to reduce exterior
noise to levels specified in the City's Noise Ordinance.
Program N1 -1.3B
Encourage the implementation of an Airport Mitigation Monitor to
be funded by the City of Los Angeles, for the purpose of
monitoring the negative impacts of LAX on the City of El
Segundo.
Program NI -L3C
Encourage the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports to pay
the additional costs for new residential construction to provide
acoustical treatment to mitigate noise impacts to a level that meets
land use compatibility standards.
Policy N14A
Consider noise impacts from traffic arterials and railroads, as well as
aircraft, when identifying potential new areas for residential land use.
Program NI -L4A
All plans submitted for development review shall depict the
Department of Airport's latest available noise contours for LAX
and citywide noise contours.
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Policy N1 -1.5
Encourage state inspection and enforcement of noise standards for
motor vehicles, including those involved in public transit.
Program NI -L5A
To the degree feasible, monitor noise levels along Sepulveda
Boulevard (State Route 1) and, if warranted, work with the state
to ensure inspection and enforcement of noise standards for motor
vehicles, including public transit.
Policy N14.6
Encourage the State Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct
an active highway noise abatement program with scenic /aesthetic
consideration for Sepulveda Boulevard (State Route 1).
Progmm NI -LdA
To the degree feasible, the City shall participate with DOT in the
development of a highway noise abatement program for Sepulveda
Boulevard (State Route 1).
Policy N14.7
Monitor California Department of Transportation and Los Angeles
County Transportation Commission noise abatement measures aimed
f at minimizing noise impacts associated with the I -105 Freeway and
the Metro Rail Green Line.
Phogrom NI -L 7A
Existing and projected noise environments shall be evaluated when
considering alterations to the City circulation system.
Plrogram NI -1.7B
Where feasible, the City shall provide adequate setbacks or require
noise abatement barriers along the I -105 Freeway in order to
protect new development from noise levels above exterior
standards.
ProVan NI-L 7C
All new roadways shall incorporate the following noise mitigation
measures into their design: alignment, barriers, vertical profile, and
lateral separation.
Policy N14.8
Continue to develop zoning, subdivision, and development controls
to prevent future encroachment of noise - sensitive uses into present or
planned industrial or r ansportation system noise - impacted zones
where adverse effects cannot be adequately mitigated
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Policy N1 -1.9
Require review of all new development projects in the City for
conformance with California Airport Noise Regulations and California
Noise Insulation Standards (CCR Title 24) to ensure interior noise
will not exceed acceptable levels.
Program N1 -1.9A
All new habitable residential construction in areas of the City with
an annual CNEL of 60 dBA or higher shall include all mitigation
measures necessary to reduce interior noise levels to minimum
state standards. Post construction acoustical analysis shall be
performed to demonstrate compliance.
Policy N1 4.10
Continue to develop and implement City programs to incorporate
noise reduction measures into existing residential development where
interior noise levels exceed acceptable standards.
Objective N1 -2 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that City
residents are not exposed to stationary noise levels in excess of El
Segundo's Noise Ordinance standards.
Policy N1 -21
Require all new projects to meet the City's Noise Ordinance
Standards as a condition of building permit approval.
Program NI-2 1A
Address noise impacts in all environmental documents for
discretionary approval projects, to insure that noise sources meet
City Noise Ordinance standards. These sources may include:
mechanical or electrical equipment, truck loading areas, or outdoor
speaker systems.
Program N1 -Z1B
The City shall establish criteria for determining the type and size
of projects that should submit a construction- related noise
mitigation plan. Noise mitigation plans shall be submitted to the
City Engineer for his review and approval prior to issuance of a
grading permit. The plan must display the location of construction
equipment and how this noise will be mitigated. These mitigation
measures may involve noise suppression equipment and/or the use
of temporary barriers.
Program N1 -2.IC
The City shall strictly enforce the El Segundo Municipal Code's
time- dependent noise standards for stationary sources. Two of the
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major sources which shall be closely monitored are industrial
facilities and construction activities.
Objective N1 -3 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City maintain
intergovernmental coordination and public information programs
which are highly efficient in their noise abatement efforts.
Policy N1-3.1
Encourage site planning to be consistent with the existing and future
noise environment and promote development standards in which
noise - sensitive projects and residences are mitigated from major noise
sources. Short -term and long -term noise control measures should be
formulated in a manner compatible with community needs and
expectations.
Program NI-3.1A
Noise regulations and standards shall be developed or updated in
conformance with the findings of the General Plan.
Program NI -3.IB
The City shall conduct an educational campaign to inform the
public of the consequences of noise and the actions each person
can take to help reduce noise. The City shall provide, if
" appropriate, educational material, group presentations, news
... releases, studies, and reports to raise public awareness of the
adverse effects of noise.
Policy N1,3.2
Work to remove non - conforming land uses (mixed usage such as
residential uses in commercial or industrial land use designations)
which result in noise incompatibility.
Program NI -3.Z4
The City shall develop strategies for the orderly implementation of
mitigation measures for present noise - impacted areas, such as
residential uses adjacent to the industrial uses.
Policy N1-.3
Employ effective noise mitigation techniques through appropriate
provisions in the building code, subdivision procedures, and zoning
and noise ordinances.
Program N1 -3.3A
The City shall review and, if necessary, revise the City Noise
Ordinance to ensure that proper regulations are being enforced to
protect City residents from excessive noise levels from stationary
noise sources.
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Program NI-3.3B
Noise- related zoning regulations shall be revised to be consistent
with the Noise Element.
Program NI -13C
When appropriate, the City shall allocate noise impact mitigation
costs to the agency or party responsible for the noise
incompatibility.
Program N1 -3.3D
The City shall use police power to vigorously enforce existing
laws relative to noise.
Policy NI -3A
Urge continued federal and state research into noise problems and
recommend additional research programs as problems are identified.
Program NI -3.4A
The City shall apply for the technical, procedural, and funding
assistance available at the state and federal level for noise
reduction measures.
Policy N1 -3.S
Support a continuous effort to evaluate noise levels in the City of El
Segundo and to reduce unacceptable noise levels through the planning
process.
Program NI -3.5A
The City shall join adjacent jurisdictions (e.g. City of Los Angeles,
City of Hawthorne, City of Manhattan Beach) and other agencies
involved in noise mitigation in a cooperative effort to lessen
adverse impacts and reduce noise incompatibilities across city
boundaries.
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Table of Contents
page
Introduction
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Summary of
Existing Conditions Report
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Goal PSI:
Geology and Soils
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Goal PS2:
Faulting and Seismicity /Structural
Hazards
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Goal PS3:
Petroleum Resources/Hazardous
Materials and Wastes
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Goal PS4:
Water and Soil Contaminants
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Goal PS6:
Flood and Inundation
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Goal PS6:
Urban Fire Hazard
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Emergency Preparedness
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10. Public Safety Element
California Government Code Section 65302 (g) specifies that every
city and county shall prepare a general plan that includes a "safety
element for the protection of the community from any unreasonable
risks associated with the effects of seismically induced surface
rupture, groundshaking, ground failure, tsunami, seiche, and dam
failure; slope instability, ... subsidence and other geologic hazards...;
flooding, and wild land urban fires." The safety element was made
a mandatory part of the general plan pursuant to Assembly Bill SB
271 (Chapter 1104, 1975). When the requirements for the element
took effect in 1976, legislation required that general plan policies
address fire safety, flooding, and geologic hazards. In 1984, adoption
of AB 2038 (Chapter 1009, Stats.) expanded the list of public safety
element issues to include seismic safety which had previously been
considered in the seismic safety element.
The Public Safety Element goals, objectives, and policies contained
herein are in part derived from the information contained within the
Public Safety Element Existing Conditions Report. The Existing
Conditions Report documents existing conditions and identifies the
manor issues that are addressed in this Element. This Element
addresses hazards associated with geology and seismicity, flooding,
fire, petroleum storage, and hazardous materials. Hazardous materials
are discussed in more detail within the Hazardous Materials and
Waste Management Element of the El Segundo General Plan.
Purpose and Authority The purpose of the Public Safety Element is to reduce death, injuries,
property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from
natural and man-made hazards such as urban fire, flooding,
mudslides, earthquakes, and hazardous incidents.
The Public Safety Element enables the City to assess the potential
risk of natural or man-made hazards and design measures to reduce
personal and property damages which may result from a disastrous
��.• event. The Element should also be used to avoid or minimize
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exposure to potential hazards by providing data and policy input for -.
the development of the Land Use Element.
This Public Safety Element has been prepared to meet the content
requirements stipulated by California Government Code Sections
65300 and 65302 (g). It has been prepared according to Chapter III
(Safety Element) of the 1990 Office of Planning and Research
General Plan Guidelines. Although the basic objective of the
Element is "to reduce death, injuries, property damage, and disruption
of economic and social life," other social, economic, political, and
aesthetic factors must be considered and balanced with safety needs.
The Public Safety Element, therefore, is consistent with the other
elements of the General Plan, including the Housing, Economic
Development, Land Use, Circulation, Conservation, and Open Space
Elements.
Summary of Existing Conditions Report
The City of El Segundo is located in a region of historic seismic
activity. Active faults known to exist in the vicinity include the San
Andreas, Newport - Inglewood, San Fernando, Sierra Madre, and
Verdugo Faults (Exhibit PS -1). Certain areas of the City with high
groundwater tables underlain by sand dune formations have a high
potential for liquefaction (the transference of soils from a solid state
to a liquid state). These areas parallel the coastline in the extreme
western portion of the City along Vista Del Mar and in the eastern
portion of the City running generally from Aviation Boulevard
northwest to Imperial Highway just west of Sepulveda Boulevard.
Liquefaction of soils during an earthquake can cause severe damage
due to ground arid/or slope failure. Given these factors, the greatest
potential for property damage, injury, and loss of life in the City
would most likely result from structural failure and collapse due to
groundshaking during a seismic event. To prevent and reduce
damage from earthquakes, it is essential that the structural integrities
of older or poorly designed buildings are assessed, and that steps are
taken to strengthen or remove hazardous structures.
Flooding within the region can be earthquake - induced or can result
from intense rainfall. The City of El Segundo is not at risk from
flooding during a 100 -year storm and there are no major dams or
waterways located near the City. Thus, the potential for flood hazard
is most specifically related to localized flooding that may result from
inadequate storm drains during periods of heavy rainfall. Localized
flooding due to an inadequate storm drain system could result in
property damage and cause the disruption of traffic within the City.
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10. Public Sajeev Element
Along the City's coastal areas, tsunamis and seiches associated with
seismic events could cause devastating damage. The coastal portion
of the City and adjacent portions of the City of Los Angeles are
identified by the State as tsunami hazard areas, and as a result, there
is the potential for damage to Edison and Chevron facilities, and the
Hyperion Treatment Plant. Residential portions of the City are
located above the potential hazard area and are not at high risk.
Due to the urban setting of El Segundo, the potential for wildland fire
hazards are extremely limited. As a result, fire safety in the City is
primarily focused on commercial, industrial, and residential areas.
The main fire hazards of concern are those associated with industrial
facilities using large amounts of flammable or toxic materials, high -
rise buildings, public gathering places, older buildings with
substandard electrical and heating systems, and residential
neighborhoods interspersed with untreated wood shingle roofs. An
overriding consideration for fire protection in the City is the
maintenance of both adequate access for fire and emergency response
as new areas develop, and adequate response times as traffic
congestion Increases.
The main document addressing emergency preparedness in the City
is the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The Plan is applied during
emergency situations involving natural disaster (fire, earthquake,
flood, storm, or tsunami), major accidents (transportation, industrial,
and nuclear), civil disturbances, pollution episodes, epidemics, and
war emergencies. The EOP provides a basis for operations and for
managing critical resources during emergencies, delineation of lines
of authority and responsibility, and procedures for requesting
interagency and private assistance.
Exhibit PS -2 outlines the level and scope of risk for various hazards
that could occur locally, citywide, or regionally. The probability of
hazardous events occurring in the City of El Segundo are set at low,
moderate, and high. A probability of 20 percent or less is considered
"low probability or unlikely," a probability of 20 to 60 percent is
considered "moderate or likely," and a probability of 60 percent or
higher is considered "high or very likely."
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10. Public Sajeo• Element
Goal PS1: Geology and Solis
Protect the public health and safety and minimize the social and
economic impacts associated with geologic hazards.
Objective PSI -1 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to reduce exposure to
potentially hazardous geological conditions through land use planning
and project review.
Policy PS14.1
Continue to review proposals for new development and for the
expansion of existing development in areas of potential geological
hazards.
Program PSI -1. IA
The City shall review projects to ensure that slope design
considers the potential effects of high rainfall, private sewage
systems, landscaping irrigation, and possible runoff from adjacent
future development.
Policy P3142
Enforce, monitor, and improve development standards which place
the responsibility on the developer, with advice from qualified
engineers and geologists, to develop and implement adequate
mitigation measures as conditions for project approval.
Program PSI -1.2A
The City shall review projects to ensure that adequate
geotechnical investigation has been completed in areas susceptible
to landsliding and debris flows and in areas where collapsible or
expansive soils occur, and to approve only those which mitigate
these hazards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Program PSI -1.2B
The City shall review projects to ensure that adequate
geotechnical investigation has been completed in areas underlain
by the Oceano group of soils, and to approve only those which
mitigate any hazards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Goal PS2: Faulting and Seismicity /Structural Hazards
Minimize injury and loss of life, property damage, and social, cnhwal
and economic impacts caused by earthquake hazards.
Objective PS2 -1 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City promote
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effective response to seismic disasters and maintenance of structurally
safe facilities.
Policy P324.1
Continue to cooperate with and support federal, state, and county
agencies in the development and enforcement of regional and local
health and safety laws and environmental controls, e.g.,
implementation of SB 547 (Alquist).
Program PS2 -13A
The City shall continue to enforce the Uniform Building Code.
Policy P82 -1Z
The City shall assist in the prevention of structural damage in areas
with a high potential for liquefaction, landslides, and mudslides by
requiring geotechnical studies for new development to mitigate
potential impacts.
Program PS2 -1.2A
The City shall require geotechnical evaluation of the potential for
seismically induced landslide, mudslide, and liquefaction in areas
where such hazards have been identified.
Program PS2 -LM
The City shall require all critical, emergency, and high - occupancy
buildings, facilities, and structures containing hazardous materials
proposed for development or expansion to be subject to special
structural review to insure that hazardous conditions are
adequately mitigated based on the most current seismic design
standards for these types of facilities.
P011cy PS24.3
Insure adequate public safety and the preservation and reuse of
historic buildings by continuing to enforce requirements for structural
strengthening of older brick and masonry buildings.
Program PS2 -1.3A
The City shall amend zoning/building codes to require that old
structures built before enactment of seismic codes meet basic
standards before any changes in use or occupancy level.
Policy PS21 A
Identify potential high -risk inundation coastal areas and manage them
to reduce risk.
Program PS2 -1.4A
- The City shall require that proposals for construction or expansion
of large and critical facilities which are located in tsunami and
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coastal inundation areas to assess the risk of inundation and
provide adequate flood mitigation measures as conditions for
project approval.
Goal PS3: Petroleum Resources /Hazardous Materials and
Wastes
Reduce threats to public health and safety from hazardous materials,
especially dueats induced by earthquakes and accidental leaks and
spills.
Objective PS34 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City insure safe
and prudent use of hazardous materials, and reduce the quantity of
hazardous materials handled within the City.
Poficy Ps3-9.9
Review proposed development projects involving the use, storage, and
disposal of hazardous materials with the intent of minimizing the
probability and magnitude of a hazardous event.
Program PS3 -].IA
The City shall enforce local, state, and federal laws such as the
1984 amendments to the Federal Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, through review of projects proposing to use, store,
or dispose of hazardous materials and wastes. The City shall also
require compliance with the business plan, and onsite emergency
response plans before project approval. with intent to ensure the
following:
a. preparation and maintenance of a hazardous materials inventory
as required by existing codes;
b. preparation of a site plan showing on -site hazardous materials
storage as required by existing codes;
c. preparation and maintenance of on -site adequate emergency
response equipment;
d. implementation of environmental audits for tracking hazardous
materials during and after use;
e. preparation of plans for monitoring, inspection, and record
keeping to verify control efforts;
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f. provision for treatment or control of all unauthorized
emissions, discharges, or releases through the best available
technology; and,
g. that plans are developed and implemented for training of
personnel to safely manage and use hazardous materials and
wastes.
Policy P33 -1.2
Promote the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
Program PS3 -1.1A
The City shall establish a system to monitor the transportation and
disposal of hazardous wastes or access the existing State system.
Policy P33-1.3
Improve the plans and capabilities for responding to hazardous
material incidents.
Program PS3 -1.3A
The City shall investigate the feasibility of establishing an
emergency cleanup fund with a special levy for businesses which
handle hazardous materials. Such a fund would ensure minimum
lag time between accidental spills and leaks and cleanup.
Program PS3 -1.3B
The City shall strengthen the enforcement capabilities for
hazardous waste generator inspection and industrial wastewater
treatment audits.
Program PS3 -1.3C
The City shall consider and explore the feasibility of providing
financial and/or tax incentives for the prudent use and management
of hazardous materials.
Program PS3 -1.3D
The City shall implement a program to identify specific industries,
industrial groupings, and/or pollutant waste streams for priority
attention. Top priority shall be given to facilities that handle EPA
code "P" pesticides and all substances classified as acutely
hazardous on the EPA list.
Policy P33 -1.4
Continue to encourage source reduction, substitution, and recycling.
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Program PS3 -1.4A
The City shall establish or support establishment of a special
hazardous waste technology center for small businesses. The
primary aim will be to provide information and advice to small
businesses to help them evaluate their specific opportunities for
waste reduction and inventory control. The assistance may be
provided at the plant or shop and may be separated from or
integrated into a compliance inspection.
Policy P33 -1.5
Encourage improved, timely communications between businesses and
emergency response agencies regarding hazardous materials prior to
and during incidents.
Program PS3 -1.5A
The City shall periodically review and inspect the training and
equipment of hazardous materials emergency response teams with
the objective of evaluating potential usefulness during an incident.
Goal PS4: Water and Soil Contaminants
Prevent exposure of people, animals, and other living organisms to
toxic water and soil contaminants.
Objective PS4-1 Monitor industries and activities in and around the City to prevent
and reduce the contamination of water and soil.
Policy PS4 -1A
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to use its best efforts to
protect residents, visitors, and the environment of the City from the
effects of toxic water and soil contaminants by identifying major
sources in and around the City and by promoting compliance with all
federal, state, regional, and local regulations.
Policy P84-12
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo to draft and implement
ordinances or take other actions, where deemed appropriate by the
City Council in its discretion, to restrict and/or reduce water and soil
contamination from sources in and around the City.
Goal PSS: Flood and Inundation
Protect public health, safety, and welfare from natural and man -made
flood and inundation hazards.
Minimize injury, loss of life, property damp, and economic and
social disruption caused by flood and inundation bazanis.
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Objective PSSA It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City improve
flood control systems and provide adequate protection in areas subject
to inundation.
Policy PS54.1
Continue the construction of flood control facilities to protect areas
threatened by potential flooding.
Program PS5-13A
The City shall amend the building, fire, electrical, plumbing, and
mechanical code design, construction, and use standards to ensure
that the threat of fire hazard and hazardous materials releases is
adequately mitigated in coastal high -risk inundation areas,
including provisions requiring the following:
a. Where feasible, flammable and hazardous materials/waste
should be stored in anchored watertight containers or storage
tanks, and be protected from impacts by debris contained in
flood torrents; and,
b. Fuel lines and electrical ignition sources (such as fuse boxes)
should be protected from impact by flood debris.
Program PSS -1.1 B
The City shall, in cooperation with the City of Los Angeles,
develop, maintain, and inform the public of evacuation procedures
in the event of failure of the primary sewage reservoir or related
equipment or facilities of the Hyperion Wastewater Plant.
Policy PSS-12
Continue to monitor and improve the effectiveness of existing flood
control systems to ensure that there is adequate capacity to protect
existing and proposed development from stormwater runoff.
Program PS5-I.2A
The City shall ensure the adequacy of flood control system
capacity with more frequent monitoring, maintenance, repair, or
modification of flood channels, culverts, and storm drainage
systems.
Goal PS6: Urban Fire Hazard
A fin safe community.
�. Objective PS6-1 It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City minimize
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threats to public safety and protect property from wildland and urban -
fires. �y
Policy P36 -1.1
Review projects and development proposals, and upgrade fire
prevention standards and mitigation measures in areas of high urban
fire hazard.
Program PS6-1.1 A
The City shall periodically, with advice from the Fire Department,
review existing City zoning codes to determine if stricter height
limitations, additional clearance around structures for fire
protection, and other safety considerations are necessary to meet
recent changes in fire prevention and suppression standards.
Policy P86 -1.2
Continue efforts to reduce fire hazards associated with older
buildings, high -rise buildings, and fire -prone industrial facilities, and
maintain adequate fire protection in all areas of the City.
Program PS6 -1.2A
The City shall continue to inspect older buildings, multi -story
structures, and fire -prone industrial facilities for fire safety.
Program PS6 -1.2B
The City shall continue to require fire protection systems and
devices for all large condominiums and townhouse complexes,
high -rise structures and other large developments.
Program PS6 -1.2C
The City shall continue to require that all property be maintained
in compliance with the fire code.
Program PS6 -1.2D
The City shall continue to provide an effective fire/life safety
public education program.
Program PS6 -1.2E
The City shall continue to require that all streets, roads, and other
public ways, be designated by name and sign, distinctly marked
and clearly visible.
Program PS6.1.2F
The City shall continue to maintain current, accurate, and
consistent address mapping and posting for all structures in the
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Program PS6 -1.2G
The City shall encourage and assist the school district in overall
fire education programs using displays and demonstrations of the
more involved aspects of fire safety (i.e., major contributing factors
to fire hazard and the relationship of fire to human safety).
Policy PSG -1.3
Coordinate and improve mutual aid agreements.
Program PS6 -1.3A
Continue to participate in and improve mutual aid agreements with
other jurisdictions.
Goal PS7: Emergency Preparedness
Protect public health, safety, and welfare, and minimize loss of life,
injury, property damage, and disruption of vital services, resulting
from earthquakes, hazardous material incidents, and other natural and
maim-made disasters.
Objective PSM It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to improve the
preparedness of the City for emergency situations.
Policy PS74.1
It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City maintain and
enhance its emergency services and ensure the availability and
effectiveness of such services in the event of a disaster.
Program PS7 -13A
The City shall periodically review and assess the locational and
engineering integrity of existing disaster relief equipment and
structures.
Program PS7 -13 B
The City shall periodically review and reevaluate the City's
Emergency Operations Plan, to ensure adequate evacuation routes
and street widths, emergency services, equipment, shelters, and all
other major needs that could arise in the event of a disaster.
Program PS7 -13 C
Ensure that water distribution and supply facilities are adequate to
supply emergency fire -flow needs.
Policy PS71.2
Promote development of public education programs and workplace
_ self -help groups to improve emergency preparedness.
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Program PS7 -1.2A ,
The City shall continue to prepare informational packets to
increase public awareness of emergency preparedness.
Porwy PS74.3
Continue to encourage critical facilities to maintain and regularly
update emergency response plans identifying procedures for safety,
disaster control, and evacuation.
Program PS7 -1.3A
Identify emergency response objectives, contingency plans, and
hazard - reduction programs to reduce hazards for critical facilities,
and hazardous buildings with special rescue, fire suppression,
evacuation, or medical requirements.
Policy PSMA
Continue to strengthen the City's capability to respond to earthquake
and non - earthquake induced emergencies.
Program PS7 -1.4A
The City shall support, encourage, and assist in establishing
community programs which volunteer to assist police, fire, and
civil defense personnel after a disaster.
Policy PSMA
Continue to improve hazard prediction and early warning systems.
Policy PSMA
Continue to strengthen emergency communication systems and
facilitate cooperation between the media and other emergency
response agencies.
Program PS7 -1.6A
The City shall, in cooperation with the telephone company and
industrial facilities, establish an Emergency Notification System
providing quick, no -cost readily accessible service for reporting
fires and other emergencies by the general public.
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11. Hazardous Materials &
Waste Management Element
Table of Contents page
Introduction 11 -1
Analysis of Existing Conditions 11 -2
Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
Goal HM1: Protect Health and Safety 11 -15
Goal HM2: Minimize Risk
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Goal HM3: Compliance with State Law 11 -16
Goal HM4: State, Federal & County Goals 11 -17
Goal HM5: Waste Generation 11 -17
Goal HM6: Siting Hazardous Waste Management
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Goal HMT City Authority
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Introduction
Purpose and Authority The City of El Segundo possesses a strong, diversified economic base
which includes a variety of industrial and commercial businesses.
This base, while vital to the economic health of the City, also
represents a potential source of problems from improper management
of hazardous materials and waste.
The consequences of hazardous material and waste mismanagement
throughout the nation are well documented and are reflected in
polluted ground and surface water, soil, and air. Improper disposal
has been associated with elevated levels of toxics in humans, aquatic
species, and livestock. Illegal dumping of hazardous waste along
roadsides or in open fields has resulted in explosions, fires,
contaminated ground water, and air pollution. Prudent management
is critical to the protection of public health, the environment, and the
economy.
In response to this growing problem, a variety of Federal and State
legislation has been passed to control hazardous materials and waste.
The Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
(LACoHWMP) developed in response to this legislation was
approved by the California DHS on November 30, 1989. According
to Chapter 1167 (SB 477, Greene) of the 1987 State Statutes, each
city within the county must either:
1. Adopt a city hazardous waste management plan, or
2. Incorporate the applicable portions of the approved
LACoHWMP, by reference, into the city's general plan, or
3. Enact an ordinance which requires that all applicable zoning,
_ subdivision, conditional use permit, and variance decisions are
consistent with the portions of the approved county plan which
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identify general areas or siting criteria for hazardous waste
facilities.
According to Chapter 1157 (25135.7 [c][1]), the city plan must be
consistent with the approved County Hazardous Waste Management
Plan. However, the statute states further that it does not limit the
authority of any city to attach appropriate conditions to the issuance
of any land use approval for a hazardous waste facility in order to
protect the public health, safety, or welfare, and does not limit the
authority of a city to establish more stringent planning requirements
or siting criteria than those specified in the County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan (25135.7 [d)).
In accordance with State law, the City of El Segundo has elected to
prepare and adopt its own Hazardous Waste Management Element of
the General Plan, incorporating by reference as appropriate, applicable
portions of the LACoHWMP. This Element of the General Plan and
its accompanying background report are intended to be that plan. As
such, this Element should be recognized as an expansion of the City's
traditional concern regarding hazardous materials to include hazardous
waste management.
Analysis of Existing Conditions
Hazardous Materials Many of the industries operating in El Segundo use hazardous
Management materials in their operations. Since industry is the major land use in
the City, hazardous materials use and management is a serious
consideration. Exhibit HM -1 presents the locations of the major
hazardous materials users in the City.
State regulations mandate that each business using hazardous
materials prepare a business plan listing the types and quantities of
materials used and their associated risks. These plans are to be
submitted to an administrative agency which, in turn, is to prepare an
area. plan based on the hazardous materials within the jurisdiction of
the agency.
In El Segundo, the administrative agency is the City Fire Department.
The Fire Department maintains a list of all companies using
hazardous materials, an inventory of those materials, and an
assessment of the risks posed by the materials at each facility. Each
facility is inspected to ensure that materials are properly managed on
site.
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Hazardous Waste Residents and businesses in El Segundo generated approximately
Quantities, Types, 25,200 tons of hazardous waste requiring off -site treatment or
and Sources disposal in 1988. This total includes 15,200 tons of manifested waste
from major generators (Exhibit HM -2), an estimated 412 tons from
small quantity generators, an estimated 12 tons from households, and
an estimated 9,600 tons from contaminated site cleanups.
This waste quantity is a significant decrease from the waste quantities
generated in 1986 when the LACoHWMP was prepared. In 1986,
major generators and contaminated site cleanups generated 49,862
tons of hazardous waste. Since 1986, however, many of the
industries in the City have implemented waste minimization plans
which have resulted, in some cases, in dramatic reductions in waste
quantities. While the rate of decrease has slowed since 1988, the
total quantities have continued to decrease, and appear likely to
continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
At this time it is projected that, over the next 5 years, the quantity of
hazardous waste from the major generators will decrease 30 percent
as a result of on -site waste reduction programs.
The potential magnitude of this reduction has become evident over
the last few years as these programs have gone into effect. Adding
to this decrease will be the planned move away from heavy
manufacturing toward more service and commercial businesses in the
City.
The quantity of hazardous waste from small - quantity generators may
increase due to the projected overall changes in the City's economic
base, i.e., the El Segundo of 1995 may include more small businesses
and companies with low waste generation rates.
As the population increases, the quantity of household hazardous
waste will increase. There is little the City can do to affect this. It
is possible that Federal regulations and market considerations may
lead to many hazardous household products being replaced by
innocuous materials, but this is beyond the control of the City.
Therefore, the City should prepare for up to 13.0 tons of household
hazardous waste per year by 1995.
Quantities of waste from site cleanups will increase as more sites are
identified and remediated. However, as a result of new regulations
and guidelines, the number of sites becoming contaminated should
decrease. As a result, by the year 1995, waste from site cleanups
should decrease from the present levels.
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Facilities Needs Industries in El Segundo generate a diverse mix of hazardous waste
requiring a variety of different treatment technologies. In general, no
particular waste type or treatment method predominates to such an
extent that establishing a Treatment Storage Disposal (TSD) facility
based on El Segundo waste would be economically viable. Only the
quantity of burnable waste generated might justify locating an
incinerator in El Segundo. However, the majority of this waste is
contaminated soil, and, as such, represents a temporary waste load.
Consequently, the hazardous waste from El Segundo must be viewed
in the context of regional facilities needs, and addressed as part of a
regional planning effort. This is emphasized by the downward trend
in hazardous waste generation noted among El Segundo industries.
Siting of Off- -Site The California DHS has published a series of criteria for siting off-
Facilities site hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. These
same criteria are presented in the LACoHWW.
Using these criteria, virtually any commercial or industrial area in El
Segundo would be potentially suitable for siting a treatment or
storage facility, with the exception of the beach area, the military
facilities, and the Blue Butterfly preserve at the refinery. Major parts
of the City (especially the area west of Sepulveda Boulevard) are
marginal due to soil conditions, and would require extensive
engineering to develop a site. No sites suitable for a disposal facility
(residuals repository) were identified in the City.
Through this Element, the City of El Segundo has added an
additional criterion. Off -site commercial hazardous waste facilities
are to be limited to areas zoned for heavy manufacturing. None of
these siting criteria are meant to apply to private on -site facilities
which are regulated under State and Federal guidelines, but the City
does give such facilities a discretionary review.
Waste MinimMation Waste minimization is the favored approach to reducing the need for
land disposal facilities. It is the most environmentally sound and
economically sensible means of addressing the growing hazardous
waste problem.
As a result, waste minimization has been set as the primary goal of
the LACoHWMP, and is a vital part of this Element. The County is
developing an industrial education program designed to facilitate
waste minimization efforts. The City of El Segundo supports this
development, and will provide appropriate assistance in disseminating
the information. l
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Waste minimization efforts among individual companies in El
Segundo have already proven productive. From 1986 to 1988, total
`r hazardous waste generation in El Segundo decreased by 50 percent.
Transportation Both the California Highway Patrol and the LACoHWMP have
identified transportation routes and corridors in and near E1 Segundo
which are considered to be suitable for transporting hazardous
materials and wastes. Exhibit HM -3 presents these routes. The City
has additional ordinances affecting the transport of such materials.
Because of the concentration of business and daytime employees in
El Segundo, however, the City has severe traffic congestion problems
at peak traffic hours. Under LACoHWMP guidelines, hazardous
waste transportation traffic should be limited to other than peak traffic
hours.
In the event that a facility is proposed for siting in El Segundo, traffic
must be a major consideration. It is recommended that any facility
planning include a discussion of the possibility of rail transport of
waste.
Public Participation Public involvement is an important step in hazardous material and
waste management planning. Public review and comments were a
significant part of the development of both the LACoHWMP and this
Element. The public will continue to be provided with opportunities
to comment on future Element revisions and proposals for waste
management facilities.
Public education is a vital part of informed public participation. The
County is developing public education programs. The City of El
Segundo will provide appropriate assistance to the County in the
dissemination of such information.
Emergency Response The City of El Segundo Fire Department is the primary emergency
response agency in the City. This agency is supported by the City
Police Department and County Health Services. In the event of a
major emergency, the County Fire Department would provide
additional support.
Recognizing the primary role played by the City Fire Department, it
is essential to ensure that the Department is adequately trained and
equipped to respond to hazardous material and waste emergencies in
the City.
Contaminated At the present rime, there are approximately 25 contaminated sites in
Hazardous Waste Sites the City of El Segundo, most of which consist of leaking
underground storage tanks (Exhibit HM-4). The City currently has
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no internal programs to identify such sites or to monitor their
remediation. These activities fall within the jurisdiction of several
County and State/Regional agencies.
The City is considering implementing a policy whereby developers
of commercialiindustrial properties may be required to submit an
environmental assessment of the property to the Planning Division as
part of the permitting process. Evidence of remediation of
contaminated sites would be required before development would be
permitted. In this way, the City can be involved in the identification
and remedia- 3n of such sites.
Household Hazardous The City of El Segundo initiated a household hazardous waste
Waste collection program in 1984. The program has been fairly successful
in terms of resident participation.
This program, conducted under the direction of the City Public Works
Department, is limited to residents of El Segundo. One day each year
is set aside for residents to bring old paint, oil, thinners, pesticides,
and related hazardous waste to the City maintenance yard. At the
yard, the material is packaged by a registered hazardous waste hauler
and transported to a disposal site. In 1987 and 1988, over 40 drums
of household hazardous waste were collected.
Planning The economy of the City of El Segundo rests on a strong base of
Considerations industrial and commercial activities. Heavy industry is the largest
single land use in the City. While a gradual change from
manufacturing to a service -based economy is anticipated, the City
recognizes the continuing role to be played by heavy industry. This
Element is designed to meet the present and future needs of both the
community at large and the industrial sector of the City, in terms of
hazardous materials management.
The City of El Segundo feels that this objective can best be
accomplished by retaining control over land use decisions within the
City limits. Under the approved LACoHWMP, part of such control
would lie with the County. Decisions made in the best interest of the
County might not be consistent with development plans for the City,
or even in the best interest of the City.
While the City does not wish to be placed in a position of opposing
projects designed to serve the County as a whole, the City of El
Segundo feels that such projects must be consistent with local goals.
Thus, the City seeks to retain control over siting, permitting, and
other related land use decisions through this General Plan Element.
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
The objectives of this Element are diverse and reflect the specific
issues facing the City and nation in regard to hazardous materials and
wastes. The specifics are discussed in the appropriate subsections of
the Analysis of Existing Conditions.
It is the stated policy of the City of El Segundo to ensure that
hazardous material and waste management in the City is sound from
a public health and environmental point of view, and that it is
consistent with all applicable local, regional, county, state, and federal
laws and regulations. To the greatest extent possible, consistent with
local land use planning, the City of El Segundo intends to cooperate
with the County of Los Angeles in implementing the goals,
objectives, and policies of the LACoHWMP.
The goals and policies discussed below are seen as critical issues.
They represent the framework for developing this Element, and are
the basis for the overall hazardous material and waste management
strategy of the City.
Goal HMI: Protect Public Health and Safety
Protect bealth and safety of citizens and businesses within El
Segundo and neighboring communities.
Objective HMI -1 Make the County and City Hazardous Waste Management Plans
available for review through the City Planning Division.
Policy HMI -1.1
Make this Element and its accompanying Background- Management
Report available to the public.
Objective HM1 -2 Continue to promote development of public education programs on
hazardous materials safety and emergency preparedness.
Policy HMI -2.1
Provide ample opportunities for citizen participation in the planning,
siting, and permitting processes.
Policy HMI -2.2
Assist the County, as appropriate, in the dissemination of information
and educational programs to the public and industry.
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Goal HM2: Minimize Risks
Minimize risks to the citizens and businesses of E3 Segundo from
hazardous materials and wastes, while acknowledging the rule of
industrial users in the City.
Objective HM2 -1 Maintain and update a comprehensive emergency plan consisting of
measures to be taken during and after hazardous materials spills.
Policy HM2 -1.1
Enhance the existing efforts of the El Segundo Fire Department to
coordinate the preparation of individual business plans and an area
plan.
Policy HU2 -12
Enhance existing emergency response capabilities.
Policy HM2 -1.3
Ensure maintenance of equipment and adequate training of personnel.
Policy HM2 -1A
Establish evacuation routes for emergencies and coordinate
emergency response with neighboring cities and the county.
Goal HM3: Compliance with State Laws
Ensure compliance with State laws regarding hazardous materials and
waste management
Objective HM3 -1 Assist the State and County as appropriate in the dissemination of
regulatory information about hazardous materials and waste to the
public and businesses.
Policy H103 -1.1
Ensure, through appropriate cooperation with State and County
enforcement agencies, that all companies within the City comply with
applicable hazardous material management laws.
PoGry HM3 -1.2
Review existing City Zoning Code to determine if stricter permitting
procedures, hazardous materials and waste transportation, and other
safety considerations are necessary to meet recent changes in
Hazardous Material Suppression standards.
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Policy HM34.3
The City Police Department is to strictly enforce regulations
regarding inspection of vehicles and training/licensing of
transportation personnel.
Policy HM34A
Adhere to routing criteria presented in the Background Report
accompanying this Element and that developed in the LACoHW\, IP.
Goal HM4: State, Federal, and County Goals
Assist in meeting State, Federal, and County hazardous materials and
waste management goals, as these are consistent with City goals.
Goal HM5: Waste Generation
Assist in meeting State and County goals to reduce hazardous waste
generation to the maximum extent possible.
Objective HAAS -1 Identify all generators and transporters of hazardous materials and
wastes within the City, and either establish a system to monitor the
transportation and disposal of these wastes or access the existing
{� State system.
Policy HMS -1.1
Adopt waste minimization as a first priority in waste management
strategies in the City.
Policy HMS-12
Require all businesses generating hazardous wastes within the City to
submit annual status reports to the County Department of Public
Works.
Policy HMS -1.3
Assist the State and County, as appropriate, in providing information
needed by the public and industries to take rational steps to minimize,
recycle, treat, and otherwise manage hazardous wastes.
Policy HMS4A
Continue efforts to promote and expand citizen participation in the
existing program to collect and dispose of household wastes.
Goal HM6: Siting Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
Identify areas within the City potentially suitable for siting hazardous
waste management facilities consistent with the criteria presented in
the LACoHWMP and consistent with the City General Plan.
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Policy HM6-1 _
Ensure consistency of any proposed facility siting with City land use
decisions, City zoning, this Element, and the LACoHWW.
Policy HMS-2
Ensure consideration of human, social, and environmental factors in
any siting decision.
Policy HM63
Ensure consideration of routing criteria and traffic problems in any
siting decision.
Policy H1116-4
Ensure that sites of any facilities are located near generators and in
appropriately zoned areas.
Policy HN"
Encourage the consideration of rail transportation in any decision to
site an off -site treatment, storage, or disposal facility in El Segundo.
Goal HM7: City Authority
Maintain authority for local land use decisions as vested in the City
by the State of California under Section 251995, Article 8.7, Chapter
65, Division 20, of the Health and Safety Code.
Goal HMS: Economic Viability
Maintain the economic viability of the City of El Segundo.
Policy HMS-1
Promote continuous updating of business plans by companies in the
City.
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LACoHWMP Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
LACTC Los Angeles County Transportation Commission
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
LD Lanes Divided (roadway)
LOS Level of Service
-LU Lanes Undivided (roadway)
Appendix I: List of Acronyms
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Acre
ADT
Average Daily Trips
AQMD
Air Quality Management District
AQMP
Air Quality Management Plan
ATBSF
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (railroad)
AVR
Average Vehicle Ridership
CDBG
Community Development Block Grant
CCAA
California Clean Air Act
CEQA
California Environmental Quality Act
CHFA
California Housing Finance Agency
CIP
Capital Improvements Program
CMP
Congestion Management Plan
CNEL
Community Noise Equivalent Level
CoHWMP
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
CRA
Community Reinvestment Act
CTA
Central Terminal Area (at LAX)
DHS
Department of Health Services (State of CA)
DOA
Department of Airports
DOT
du/ac
Department of Transportation
Dwelling Units Per Acre
EOP
Emergency Operations Plan
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency (Federal Govt.)
ESEA
El Segundo Employers Association
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FAR
Floor Area Ratio
HCD
Housing and Community Development (Dept., State of CA)
HCM
Highway Capacity Manual
HTP
Hyperion Treatment Plant
HUD
Housing and Urban Development (Dept., Federal Govt.)
ICU
Intersection Capacity Utilization
ITE
Institute of Traffic Engineers
LACoHWMP Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
LACTC Los Angeles County Transportation Commission
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
LD Lanes Divided (roadway)
LOS Level of Service
-LU Lanes Undivided (roadway)
MAP Million Annual Passengers
MWD Metropolitan Water District of Southern California r
NRPA National Recreation and Park Association
PRD Planned Residential Development
RCC
Rail Construction Corporation
RHNA
Regional Housing Needs Assessment
R.O.W.
Right -of -way
RR
Railroad
SCAB
South Coast Air Basin
SCAG
Southern California Association of Governments
SCAQMD
Southern California Air Quality Management District
SCE
Southern Caiifomia Edison (electric utility)
SCRTD
Southem California Rapid Transit District
SP
Southem Pacific (railroad)
TDM
Transportation Demand Management
TMP
Transportation Management Plan
TSD
Treatment Storage Disposal
TSM
Transportation System Management
V/C
Volume /Capacity
VMT
Vehicle Miles Traveled
vpd
Vehicles per day
WBMWD West Basin Municipal Water District
WRP Water Reclamation Program