1995 DEC 05 CC PACKETAGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 3953
Next Ordinance # 1240
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Rev. Steve Shields, District Supervisor, Reorganized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Switz
PRESENTATIONS
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total)
Request by Sabrina Alimahomed, Tree Musketeers, to discuss their master plan for the
development of property on the corner of Sycamore and Washington and request Council
support for the Tree House an outdoor community classroom on that property).
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
An Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, deleting Section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08,
Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the Consumer Price Index; amending
Section 5.08.019, Chapter 5.08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code to include a 10%
reduction and an additional 5% reduction of the remainder of all business license taxes; and
amending Sections 5.08.020(a), 5.08.0195(a) and (b) of Chapter 5.08, Title 5 of the El
Segundo Municipal Code increasing the number of employees covered by the basis license fee
from 5 employees to 10 employees. The fiscal impact of this item is an estimated $616,000
reduction of General fund revenues.
Recommendation -
1) Discussion
2) Read Ordinance by title only.
3) Introduce Ordinance.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business.
Warrant Numbers 226865- 227060 on Demand Register Summary Number 21 in total amount
of$716.560.01.
Recommendation - Approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments.
2. Warrant Numbers 227061 - 227154 on Demand Register Summary Number 22 in total amount
of $363.631.71, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $145,705.55
Recommendation - Approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers from
11/12/95 to 11/24/95.
3. City Council meeting minutes of November 21 1995
Recommendation - Approval.
4. El Segundo Public Library Survey of Resident/Non- Resident Use of Public Information Desk
Services for the period September 25, 1995 through October 7, 1995. Fiscal impact for non-
residents without El Segundo Public Libra Non - Resident Cards: 2 652 er annum.
Recommendation - Receive and file.
5. Proposed revisions to the class specification for the at -will position of Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
Recommendation - Approve the revised class specification.
6. The Department of Finance periodically conducts an extensive clean un_ renrvani7ar;n., .ra
7.
Recommendation - Accept donation.
8. Amend the 911 RFP to extend the deadline for submission of proposals from January 10, 1996
to February 13 1996.
Recommendation - Amend the RFP.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 3822 Relating to Implementation of Sewer Use Fees
and Amending Resolution 3448 Relating to Sewer Use Fees (Fiscal Impact - Increase annual
sewer revenue by 70 389)
Recommendation Adopt the resolution.
2. Oral progress report by Meyer Mohaddes Associates, Inc. regarding study for development of
Traffic Impact Mitigation FPP nrnnro..,
Recommendation -
1) Hear oral report.
2) Provide Staff with further direction.
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
1• NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE
Councilman Robbins -
City payment of federally mandated foreign language translation costs for Municipal
Election ballot statements, and City payment for part of the English ballot statement
printing costs. (Fiscal impact: $4,900, assuming 10 candidates running for five local
elected offices )
Recommendation -
1) The City of El Segundo shall pay the entire cost of Municipal Election
ballot statement translations into foreign languages required by Federal
law (Fiscal Impact: $220 per candidate);
2) The City of El Segundo shall pay half of the English ballot statement
printing costs (Fiscal Impact: one -half equals $270 per candidate); and
3) Discussion and possible action relating only to how much of the ballot
statement language translation and English printing costs will be paid by
the City.
Councilman Switz - NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Weston - NONE
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Sec. 54960, et sue.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing
matters covered under Government Code section 54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
Continuation of matters listed on the City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., December 5, 1995 under "Closed
Session" (if needed).
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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OW UNITY ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER, INC.
P• O. BOX 998 -302, EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA 90245 -3060
PHONE 310.767.0670 FEDERAL ID #95- 4452178
December 4. 1995
City of El Segundo Department Heads
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Department Heads,
Thank you for your generous gift of $300.00 dated December
1, 1995.
It is only through the continued generosity of good friends
like yourself that we are able to continue our efforts in
preventing El Segundo friends and neighbors from suffering
the tragic effects of becoming homeless.
As we approach the holiday season, our thoughts are
Particularly turned to those whose needs are perhaps more
intense than our own. We find that, in such times, our
hearts are filled with compassion for others, and generosity
is the wonderful response.
Our client case load is running about 15 families currently,
which means the demands on our resources are considerable.
Fortunately, we live and work in a community that cares
about neighbors and is ever willing to assist friends in
need. Your support of our efforts is heartwarming in
,you
can be assured that your donation goes directly to providing
help to someone in need - -there is virtually no overhead in
the way in which CASE operates.
'Phank you again for ,joining us in this successful program
that we can all be proud of. We hope
soon. to hear from you again
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PRICE LIST FOR LOCAL TRANSLATORS
(Estimates obtained Dec. 5, 1995)
Basic Qualifications: 1. Members of the American Translators Association and /or
licensed translators.
2. Listed as an ongoing concern in Pac Bell's Directory.
Criteria for Estimate: 500 Words / Translate to Spanish / Type and edit entire text as
required / Information for placement in sample ballot.
PRICE COMPANY
$ 100 -110 ALS International Translations & Interpreting
Typesetting
$ 125.00 (25 Cents per word) AD at X Worldwide
$ 75.00
Anytime /Anyplace Translators (They travel anytime)
$ 250.00 Berlitz (world's most reputable)
$ 120.00
Pyramid Interpreting
CANDTDATES COSTS FOR CAMPAIGN
STATEMENTS
REGULAR ENGLISH PRINTING
(not required)
$540.00
TRANSLATION COST (SPANISH)
(required if you submit a ,tat'nunt)
220.00
PRINTING COSTS IN SPANISH
(not
required)
720.00
EACH ADDITIONAL. TRANSLA'T'ION /Pf;jt
(optional) I,ACGLAGE
2 20,00
EACH ADDITIONAL PRIM °f I `G /PER LA GL;1G1
(optional)
720.00
All these costs are approximates
E1ect4ons Code 13307 (c)
The local agency may estimate the Iota) cost of printing,
handling, translating, and maiiin the candidate's statements
riled pursuant to this section, incjuciink' costs incurred as a
result of complying witri the Vi,tin; Rights .Act of 1965, as
amended, and may requires each c,ai,tliciFrt<� filing a statement to pay
in advance t.o the local aencv his or Tier estimated pro rata
share as a condition of i1avin•,is or firer statement included in
the voter's pamphlet. In the evei!t the estimated payment is
required, the receipt for the :,avinent shall include a written
notice that the estimates is jusr :.tn approximation of the actual
cost that varies from nue „ieilion to another' election and may be
significantly more or ;.ss t.hau the r timate. depending on the
actual number of c•andidr.,Eee filir�E; statements• Accordingly, the
bill e not bound 'by t -ha estimatF� and may. on a pro rata basis,
bill the candidate for additioua, actual expense or refund any
excess paid depending• on the final actual cost, Irr the event of
underpayment, the cleric ntay require the candidate to pay the
balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the
cleric shat; prorate the exc,,sti amount among the candidates and
refund the excess amount paid within 30 days.
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city clerk
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Dear Ms. MorteseW
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the development of Tree House, an outdoor cormnumty
1 will look forward to hearing from youdember.
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appreciate it.
Very Treely yours,
Sabrma Alimahomed
Founder, Hometown Youth Manager
800) 473 -0263 FAX il?!0) 3?.'
136 Main St., Suite A El Segundo. CA 90245 -3800
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Date: November 27, 1995
TO; City Council
FROM Ron Darville
Senior Plans Examiner
SUBJECT: Tree Musketeers Master Plan
The attached letters /memos /article may be useful.
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Educate + Plant + Conserve + BeauttA' Y Preserve
September 16,1994
To: Hyrum Fedje, Director of Planning and Building Safety, City of El Segundo
Paul Gary, Assistant Planner, Dept. of Building and Safety, City of El Segundo
John Mapes, Senior Fire Protection Analyst, El Segundo Fire Department
Richard Williams, Park Maintenance Superintendant, City of El Segundo
From: Kathy Darling, Manager of Development, TREE MUSKETEERS
Re: TREE HOUSE update
Good Afternoon!
As you may have noticed, TREE MUSKETEERS is making changes to the property at
the corner of Sycamore and Washington, the block of land that is leased from Southern
California Edison Co. As part of the Hometown Forest project that is partnered by the
S.C.E., The International Society of Arboriculture, and the City of El Segundo, the
property will soon be converted into TREE HOUSE, an outdoor environmental education
center.
Enclosed you will find the TREE HOUSE wish list with descriptions of the facilities ano
different areas and a draft of the master plan. As soon as they are available, I will forward
to you detailed drawings for the temporary structures, (Greenhouse, storage, office and
teaching areas) as well as any revisions that may be made.
TREE MUSKETEERS next work party is scheduled for Sptember 24 -this will concludc
the property clean-up and preparation phase fo this project. We look forward to begin
implementing the new designs for TREE HOUSE in early October. The second phase of
this project will consist of staling the areas per the master plan, installation of the drip
lines, seeding the grass and garden areas and clearing the access road.
Please contact me at (310) 322 -0263 once you have reviewed this information. Your
attention and quick response is appreciated.
Very Treely Yours,
Kathy Darling
Manager of Development
233 Main Street + El Segundo, California 90245 + (310) 322 -0263 + (800) 473 -0263
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A) Power post for electricity (south side of the property)
B) Phone
C) Porta -potty
II. FACILITIES /AREAS
A) Greenhouse (temporary structure approx 15 X257015' frame
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Wildlife Habitat
1) Bird feedcrs/Bird baths for small birds
2) Humming Bird/Butterfly Plants
Adobe brick fabrication (to be used as markers/dividers)
Water/Wedand Environment
1) Rainwater catch
2) Water recycling -Grey water system
3) Water plants and ferns
Desert/Arid Environment
1) Rocks, gravel, boulders
2) Succulents and Cacti
Herb and Medicinal Plant
Potting Area
1) Counter height tables/work area (moveable)
2) Chairs and/or benches
Raised Seedling Bed
Classroom area
1) benches or logs
2) Teaching Platform
Demonstration Areas - planting techniques and care for:
1) Drought Tolerant Plants
2) Native Plants
3) Organic Gardening
Nature Trail with Instructional/Educational signs
Composting Area (compost will be kept in approved containers)
Recycling Area for glass and aluminum
Worm Farm'
Earth Watch Station (to monitor weather, ozone,ocean, etc.)
Entry Way
Office Trader (10%20)
Porta -Potty (4704')
III. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A) Native Grass Seed
B) Path Material - Gravel, Decomposed Granite
C) Planting materials (soil, seeds) for all areas described
D) Plastic Lumber
E) ABS or PVC pipe
F) Fire - resistant treated shade cloth
ABS or PVC
N. GARDEN EQUIPMENT
A) Wheelbarrow
B) Tools
1) Shovels, hand and pole
2) Hoes
3) Rakes
4) Weed wacker
C) Temporary Omdoor Lighting
D) Drip Line Systems
V. OFFICE EQUIPMENT
A) Phone
B) Computer
C) FAX
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September 29, 1994
Kathy Darling
Manager of Development
Tree Musketeers
233 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Re: TREE HOUSE Plans
Dear Ms. Darling:
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
AND BUILDING SAFETY
City Hall • 350 Main Street • El Segundo. California 90245-0989
• (310) 322.4670 • FAR: (310) 322.4167
The City of El Segundo Department of Planning and Building Safety has reviewed your
update of the TREE HOUSE proposal, dated September 16, 1994, and would like to offer
the following comments in order to clarify what permits will be required from the City:
1. The use as a outdoor recreational use for the preservation and conservation of
natural resources is a permitted use pursuant to Section 20.18.020 of the El
Segundo Municipal Code in the Open- Spaces (O -S) zone. However, there are still a
number of details, as described below, that need clarification so the City can
confirm that there will be no adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood and
that the use will be compatible with the purpose of the O -S Zone.
2. Due to potential impacts from traffic, noise, and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF's)
associated with the project, a formal environmental review of the project will need
to be prepared and approved by the Planning Commission, prior to any
construction on the site, unless the below described details are submitted and show
that the use is so minimal that no impacts would be created. Enclosed is an Initial
Study Applicant Questionnaire which must be completed. A $935.00 application fee
will also need to be submitted if Planning Commission review is required.
3. Please clarify the City's involvement with this project as part of the Hometown
Forest project. Rich Williams, Parks Maintenance Superintendent, has stated that
the El Segundo Parks Commission has given its support to the project but that no
funding will come from the City. If this letter is intended to request assistance
with materials on the "wish list ", the letter should state this formally. Any
assistance from the City would have to be approved by the City Council. Until such
approval is granted by the City Council, the project should not be represented as
being "Partnered by the City of El Segundo."
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4. It is not clear where all of the items on the "wish list" will be located on the site.
The site plan should include more information about the location of, among other
things, the power post, bathroom facilities, water recycling system, and the wildlife
habitat. The proposal should indicate the intended duration of the use of
"temporary structures." Power poles and porta- potty's are generally allowed only on
a temporary basis during construction or during special one -time events.
5. The site must provide permanent, handicap accessible, toilet facilities. Porta - potty's
cannot be used on an ongoing basis if the facility will be open to the public..
6. There are a number of elements of the proposal that will require building permits
from the City. Architectural/structural plans must be submitted for work requiring
permits as outlined in the Uniform Building Code. The foundations for the
greenhouse and office trailer, and possibly the teaching platforms, will need
building permits. If allowed, the power post and the temporary outdoor lighting
will require electrical permits. Plumbing permits will be required for fixtures
associated with any irrigation systems. Plumbing fixtures must connect to the
public sewer system as required by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). A grey
water recycling system would require that special UPC guidelines be adhered to.
The proposal should include more information about the operation of the facility,
including if it will be open to the public, hours of operation, general operational
characteristics, number of employees, types of special events anticipated, the
number and times these events would be held annually and estimated number of
attendees, and where the parking and loading/unloading areas will be located. The
proposal should also discuss if the recycling and composting areas are intended as
public drop -off areas and if so who will moniter the bins and what material will be
collected at this site.
8. The Fire Department has commented that the greenhouse and trailer will have to
comply with the appropriate fire codes which include having fire extinguishers.
9. Have Southern California Edison prepare EMF measurements for the site due to
it's location under power lines.
10. All proposed structures shall maintain the following setbacks: 25 feet on Sycamore
Avenue; 12.5 feet on Washington Street; 25 feet on Walnut Avenue; and 5 feet on
the east side.
11. Clarify if the curb cut on Sycamore Avenue is existing or proposed.
12. Provide written approval from Southern California Edison for the proposal,
including the site layout and all the facilities proposed on the lot.
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Prior to the commencement of any work on the site you should consult the Building and
Safety Division to determine precisely what work will require permits. If you have any
questions about building permits, contact Ron Darville at 322 -4670 ext 392. If you have
questions about the environmental review process call Paul Garry or any other Planning
Division staff member at 322 -4670 ext 399.
Sincerely,
/LU�m�l `ie e C
pirector of Planning /
and Building safety
cc: Ron Darville, Senior Plans Examiner
Paul Garry, Assistant Planner
John Mapes, Senior lire Protection Analyst
Richard Williams, Park Maintenance Superintendent
Encl: Initial Study Applicant Questionnaire
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Preserve
TREE HOUSE is a component of TREE MUSKETEERS Hometown Forests Program.
TREE MUSKETEERS, with the help of our partners, Southern California Edison, The
City of El Segundo and the International School of Arboriculture, will transition a piece of
power line property into an outdoor community classroom.
TREE HOUSE will feature:
Nursery to raise seedlings and saplings
Tree Care Center to maintain trees
Clearinghouse for homeless trees
Demonstration and instructional area for local schools, youth groups as well as the general
public
Workshops open to the public
Topics will include:
Water conservation
Composting
Tree planting
Tree Care
Mulching and Pruning
Organic Gardening
California Native and low maintenance species planting and care
Recycling
Scout troop projects for badges and advancement
Volunteer Work Center (court ordered community service for local youth and adults)
Environmentally friendly/low impact model for living and working spaces
Proposed office hours:
loam -6pm Monday and Friday
(occasional weekends)
Adult staff will have the responsibility of supervising youth directors and volunteers while
on the premises.
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136 Main St., Suite A . El Segundo, CA 90245 -3800 . (370) 322 -0263 . Hotline (800)
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
by Karen Pearse Matteson
Tree House Update
j TREE MUSKETEERS is making some
head way on its "Tree House" and expects to
have the property cleared, grass planted and
the paths marked out by early August The
tree house is located at Sycamore and Wash -
'ington.
"We have been working very hard to
develop the tree house into a beautiful out-
door classroom," say Kelley Lennon and
Sabrina Alimahomed, TM managers.
" It will have a park -like entrance, with a
lovely green lawn and trees. The middle of
the property will be the work
area, with our
seedling and sapling growing area, work
benches and a striking Green House, de-
signed by El SegundoArchitect C. J. Bonura.
The north side of theproperty will contain
native plants, shrubs and grasses and TREE
MUSKETEERS hopes toattractnative birds
and butterflies to the area
TREE MUSKETEERS envisions kids
coming to the property after school to help
manage projects. Anyone wishing to get a
peek at the Master Plan can do so by calling
TREE MUSKETEERS at 322-0263.
800 Teenagers From SO Countries
Heading for Home
At Ieastg OOAnmicanFieldSetvice(AF'S)
students spent the day yesterday at El Seg-
Having A. Blast
CITY OF EL SEGUNM
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Date: July 18, 1995
TO Hyrum B. Fedje, Director
Planning & Building Safety
FROM: Ron Darville
Senior Plans Examiner
SUBJECT`. "Tree House" Status
An article appeared in last week's El Segundo Herald regarding the Tree
Musketeers' proposed project to construct an outdoor environmental education
center in the Southern California Edison right -of -way located on the corner of
Sycamore Ave. and Washington Street. As one reads the article, it could easily be
concluded that plans have been approved, when in fact they have not. Listed
below is information since our last meeting with the Tree Musketeers
approximately three months ago:
In our previous meeting with representatives from the Tree Musketeers, it
was stated that the Southern California Edison, owners of the proposed
project site, did not want a sewer lateral constructed to the City sewer
system located on Washington Street. In a subsequent phone can to the
Long Beach office of Southern California Edison, I spoke with Mr. Frank
Salomone. Mr. Salomone stated that Edison has a 5 year agreement with
the Tree Musketeers, and that there is no objection to their placement of a
sewer lateral on this property.
Ms. Kelley Lennon and Ms. Kathy Darling, representing the Tree
Musketeers, proposed the use of a " BioLet" toilet system in place of the
normally required toilet facilities. Manufacturer's literature supplied to me
states that the Biolet toilet systems are "Environmentally safe biological
toilets for c tagg and residential use." In a phone call from Mr. Smith, a
manufacturer's representative for the above toilet systems, it was confirmed
that these toilets are "strictly residential."
Per the Uniform Plumbing Code, plumbing fixtures are required to be
connected to the City sewer system. U.P.C. sections 1101(a) and (d) require
every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and every premises
having drainage piping thereon, to have a connection to a public or private
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sewer if located not more than two hundred (200) feet from the public
sewer. El Segundo Municipal Code section 7.04.070 discourages the
disposal of sewage by means of septic tanks and cesspools or leach fields
unless it can be demonstrated to the Public Works Director that the
continued use of such facilities is necessary because of geographical or other
conditions.
On -site parking and handicapped parking issues have not been resolved.
Plans have not been submitted to this Department for plan review.
All of the issues detailed in the letter from the Planning Division dated
September 29, 1994, have not been addressed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP BRANCHES OUT
By Derek Ishlkawa
TEEN IMAGE WRITER
Ever wonder where the trees
lining your street come from?
One might think ... the state of
California, L.A. County or the Arbor
Day Foundation. Yet the answer
might not be that far away, especially
because an El Segundo-based
environmental group has been
providing tree planting services since
1986, when a group of third- graders
decided to make a difference.
Now seniors in high school, two of
the founding Tree Musketeers and a
crew of volunteers are working on
setting up an interactive urban
•� forestry center, appropriately named
the Treehouse. Designed to help
educate and inform, this center soon
Will be turning out seedlings to help
"plantify" the South Bay.
"The Treehouse is designed to
"serve as both a resource and an
interactive center," said Sabrina
Alimahomed of El Segundo High
School.
Funded by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Southern California
Edison, the city of El Segundo and the
International Society of
Arboriculture, the
Treehouse is being
constructed on an
"emptyRSouthern
California power
lines lot in EI
Segundo.
1. Longtime
volunteer Tammy
Sint and
fnun ina m.I .n
appointments to the National Alliance
for Trees.
To make productive use of the lot,
the Tree Musketeers plan to construct
seven informational areas, or
stations, including a wetlands area, a
native vegetation garden and an
organic compost display.
"With different stations,
community members will be able to
do things ranging from planting
seedlings to seeing birds in their
native habitat," Alimahomed said.
Plans include construction of an
adobe station, where the community .
can construct adobe bricks to be used
in borders and seats.
"More than a botanic garden, the
Treehouse will provide the
community with the opportunity to
get hands -on experience with the
Projects," said adult Tree Musketeer
volunteer Gail Church.
Since 1990, there have been
increasing demands on the Tree
' Musketeers'services. Eagle Scout
troops and teachers alike have asked
the studenG{un group for ways to help
students learn about the urban
environment , .
Once a Christmas tree lot, the
Treehouse site at the corner of
Washington Street and Sycamore
Avenue is the Tree Musketeers' home
nursery for seedlings that will be
grown in a makeshift greenhouse.
The lot also provides the group
with a place to cultivate abandoned
saplings that often turn up on the
Musketeers' office doorstep.
Though still mostly on paper and
in students' imaginations, official
groundbreaking and construction for
the Treehouse is planned for
November. Besides the greenhouse,
the students hope to construct a
resource center and a field office.
The main goal of the project,
though, remains that the Treehouse
serve as a model for other groups,
Alimahomed said.'
The Musketeers hope that
constructing the Treehouse will help
empower and motivate similar groups
in the same direction.
Yet when one considers what the
Project means, it comes down to this:
The Treehouse represents the desire
of students to help make a difference,
not only in the surrounding
community but also in the cities and
nations of the world.
CITY OF EL SEGUNM
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Date: November 7, 1995
TCt Files
FROM: Ron Darville
Senior Plans Examiner
SUBJECT. "Tree House" Status
I received a call on my voice mail from Kelly Lennon, Project Manager for the Tree
Musketeers, on November 2, 1995 requesting that the Building Division allow the
use of the EnviroletTm composting toilet system for their Tree House Project at the
corner of Washington and Sycamore Streets. I previously denied their request to
use the BioletTm toilet, a self - contained, biological toilet system which requires no
water, no chemicals or no septic tank system, for two reasons:
• The BioletTm system is for cottage and residential use only.
• The use of this system is not allowed by the Uniform Plumbing Code.
I was finally able to speak with Ms. Lennon today. I quoted section 1101(a) of the
Uniform Plumbing Code which requires plumbing fixtures to be connected to a
public or private sewer. Her request was denied.
Ron Darville, S nior Plans Examiner
.:..395 15: a9 31 0 -322 3653 RECREATIOGJ S� FARKS F416E ail
The young people who administer TREE MUSKETEERS' programs have long aspired for an educationally
based tree care center. As of March 7, 1993, the heart of HOMETOWN PROGRAMS became Tree
House, an outdoor community classroom. Occupying a .66 acre parcel of land, it serves as a base of
operations for all reforestation and related efforts. Youth Directors design and manage HOMETOWN
activities with a general focus on community forestry.
Heretofore, funding levels provided for staffing at Tree House only one morning per week by the designated
program manager who, in addition for other full time responsibilities at TREE MUSKETEERS, contributes
approximately 65 volunteer hours a month to Tree House. Beginning June 1, 1993, revenue exists for one
full day per week of dedicated staff time that includes a youth assistant, and 3096 of the time of youth
clerical support.
FORMAL GRANTS: California ReLeaf /ATB: $ 5,0002/1/93 - 10/31/93
* Memory 7kee Service * nee Care Center
* Tree Planting & Care * Demonstration Areas
* Native Vegetation * Drought 7blerant Landscaping
* Organic Gardening * Backyard Composting
* Tree Hotline * Drop -in Assistance
* School Field Trips/Walling Tours
* Living Laboratory
* Mulching
* Earth- friendly Products
* Recycling
* nee City USA
• Curriculum Enrichment
• Community Workshops
* Irrigation
• Water Conservation
* Neal Events
.._. -- !'1995 15:49
310 6931
STAFF
Leadership
Youth Mgr ($Shrxl5hr /wk)
Clerical (824,996x30*)
Youth Clerical ($3,900x30*)
Fringe /costs (wages x 25*)
Volunteer Hours
City Staff
OCCUPANCY
Office
Tree House Sidgs
Utilities
Tree House Property
SERVICES
Consulting
Data Entry
Nursery
Legal Counsel
Accounting
Tree Moving
TRAVEL /M29TING9
Local
Conferences /Trng
Summit Attendance
Pickup Truck
SUPPLIES /2QUIPMENT
Office
Nursery
Computer Hardware/ Software
Irrigation System
COMMQNICATION
Postage
Telephone /FAX
video Production
Printing /Literature
Editing
FEES/PUBLICATIONS
Insurance
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Gazebo
Green House
Picnic /work Tables
TOTAL BEPENBES
F'.EC:REATIUN •s. PAP4 ;
30,000 30, ,.1
3,900
5,164
7,499
7,949
1,170
1,549
10,642
11,166
12,980*
12,980*
P-;-,E lT--
E.oMUft
1993- 1994
&ZDWrt
JAW .-1,0,95
$ 13,500
S 13,500
1,170
1, 721
2,624
2,782
410
542
4,426
4,636
4,401*
4,401*
3,600
4,680 1,370 1,638
2,000
2,000
570
690 141 141
61000*
61000•
3,333*
3,333*
1,000
1,000
500
500
150
150
4,500*
5,340
36
45
11120
1,120
336
336
1,500
1,500
450
450
1,217
2,000
365
365
5,000*
732
732
45
50
10,640
7,980
1,360
1,360
36
41
1,291
1,291
126
158
5,340
5,340
36
45
480*
480*
11050
11050
263
263
1,217
1,217
365
365
0115,944 $109,601 S 31,329 $ 32,699
2_611995 15:49 310- 322 -3693
$115,944
± 31.329
$1147,273 FY 1993 -94
- 43,119 inkind
$104,154 hard dollars
Volunteer Hours
So Cal Edison Inkind
Nurseries /Ind Inkind
Calif ReLeaf
S.S.Inkind Tree Moving
Inkind Svc
individuals
Board Members
Northrop
Chevron
TRW
Allied - Signal
Mattel
Businesses
NASF
Mastercard
RECREATION & PARKS PAGE 0
0
AlMaPA7ED REVENUE SOURCES
Hsmabwn Arrn�
1993 -)994 1994 - 1
$ 12,980 $ 13,980
5,900
5,900
5,525
5,525
4,656
4,656
4,500
3,333
3,333
1,414
1,414
1,000 51000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000 5,000
UAnat*tCd fun&
1993 - 1994 1994 -.1995
$ 14,670 S 14,670
344 344
5,151
5,151
1,107
1,107
2,308
2,308
2,000
3,000
1,000
1,472
500
1,000
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 5, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Order of Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION.
An Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, deleting section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal
Code relating to the Consumer Price Index; amending Section 5.08.019, Chapter 5.08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
to include a 10% reduction and an additional 5% reduction of the remainder of all business license taxes; and amending Sections
5.08.020 (a) , 5.08.195 (a) and (b) ofChapter 5.08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code increasing the number of
employees covered by the basis license fee from 5 employees to 10 employees. The fiscal impact of this item, is an estimated
$616,000 reduction of General fund revenues.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Discussion.
Read Ordinance by title only.
Introduce Ordinance.
BRIEF SUMMARY.-
At the June 20, 1995 City Council budget meeting, the City Council expressed their desire to further enhance the Business
Attraction and Retention Program by making various adjustments to the Business License Code. Several options were discussed
and instruction was given to staff to adjust the number of employees covered by the basic Business License fee from the first five
(5) employees, to the first ten (10) employees. Staff was also directed to compute an additional across the board cut of 5 %, while
at the same time making permanent the 10% rate reduction approved in the prior year. Finally, in keeping with the City Council's
policy of removing automatic fee escalators, the Consumer Price Indexing escalator clause was to be eliminated.
The $616,000 Business License Fee reductions were arrived at in the following manner. All business license renewals made in
the 1994 -95 fiscal year were reviewed for the number of employees reported. All businesses reporting a work force of greater
than five (5) employees were tallied up by the number of employees in excess of five (5) and no greater than ten (10). This figure.
totaled 1,268 employees citywide. This figure multiplied by the additional employee license rate of $118 totalled $149,624 and
has been rounded to $150,000. The additional five percent (5 %) reduction was calculated by multiplying the estimated 1995 -96
Business License revenue of $ 9,326,250 by five percent (5 %). That figure equals $ 466,312 and has been rounded to $ 466,000.
(Please note that the estimated 1995 -96 Business License fee revenue figure of $ 9,326,250 already incorporated the City
Council's desire to continue the prior fiscal year's 10% rate reduction.) The sum of $ 150,000 and $ 466, 000 equals $ 616,000.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Proposed Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: Reduction of $616,000 in General Fund revenues
(Check one) Operating Budget: d Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Account Number: 001 - 300 -0000 -3301 through -3307
Appropriation Required -Yes Nor
ORIGINATED BY.• Date:
AN ORDINA14CE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DELETING SECTION 5.08.018, CHAPTER
5.08, TITLE 5 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE CONSWOR PRICE INDEX; AMENDING
SECTION 5.08.019, CHAPTER 5.08, TITLE 5 OF THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A 10%
REDUCTION AND AN ADDITIONAL 5% REDUCTION OF
THE REMAINDER OF ALL BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES;
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.08.020(a), 5.08.195(a)
and (b) AND 5.08.220(a) and (b) OF CHAPTER
5.08, TITLE 5 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES COVERED BY
THE BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FROM 5
EMPLOYEES TO 10 EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to support business
attraction and retention within the City by creating business
incentives within the E1 Segundo Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, eliminating the annual automatic Consumer Price Index
increase in business licenses will be one such incentive for
businesses; and
WHEREAS, a ten percent (10 %) reduction in the business license
taxes and an additional five percent (5 °s) reduction in the
remainder of such taxes imposed on businesses will be an incentive
to retaining and attracting businesses in the City; and
WHEREAS, an additional $616,000 reduction in business license
taxes imposed on businesses will be an incentive to retaining and
attracting businesses in the City.
WHEREAS, the additional $616,000 reduction in business license
taxes can be distributed to all businesses renewing or applying for
a business license on January 1st, 1996 by increasing the number of
employees exempt from the tax to ten (10) employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
S 1. Section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the
E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to indexing of business license
taxes is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTI 2. Section 5.08.019 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 5.08.019. Notwithstanding any other provision
of Title 5 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, the amount
of a business license tax imposed on any business by the
said Title 5 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, commencing
on January 1, 1996 shall be reduced by ten percent (1006
and the remainder of such tax shall be reduced by an
additional five percent (5 %)."
SECrION 4. Section 5.08.195 (a) is 'hereby amended to read as
follows:
"(a) A basic fee of one hundred and three dollars ($103) per
year which shall cover the first ten (10) employees;"
SECT *? S. Section 5.08.195 (b) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"(b) one- hundred twenty - dollars ($127) per year for each
employee in excess of ten (10) employees;"
SECTIt11nT 6. Section 5.08.220 (a) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"(a) A basic fee of one hundred and three dollars ($103) per
year which shall cover the first ten (10) employees;"
SECrI QZI 7. Section 5.08.220 (b) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"(b) One- hundred twenty -seven ($127) per year for each
employee in excess of ten (10) employees;"
SECTICK 8 Severability. If any section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
s 11 not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the
ordinance or any part thereof. The E1 Segundo City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed each and every section
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or
phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SEQrI 9. This ordinance being an ordinance relating to
taxes for usual and current expenses of the City shall become
effective immediately upon adoption.
SECII 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this ordinance; shall cause the same to be entered in
the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a notice
of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting
at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall within 15 days
after the passage or adoption thereof cause the same to be
published or posted in accordance with the law.
.� Dq• • �. u • . • • �. • . •
r Jacobson, Mayor
City of E1 Segundo, California
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
11/12195 THROUGH 11/24/95
Date Payee Amount
11/13/95 IRS 123,068.62
11/13/95 Emp Dev Dept. 22,536.93
Total by Wire: $145,705.55
Description
Federal Payroll Taxes P/R # 10
State Payroll Taxes P/R # 10
DATE OF RATIFIACTION: 12/06/95 TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: $145,705.55
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by
City Treasurer ' v4 Date
Fina
City
11 -a8 -1115'
Information on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo.
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 1995 - 5:00 PAL
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 5:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Switz
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson
- Present
Mayor ProTem Weston
- Present arrived at 7:10 P.M. .
Councilman Switz
- Present
Councilman Robbins
- Present arrived at 7:05 P.M.
Councilwoman Friedkin
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute
limit total) NONE
CLOSED SESSION: The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et sue.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real
Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation;
and/or discussing matters covered under Gov't Code section 54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the
City's Labor Negotiators as follows:
CONFERENCE WrM REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code Section 54956.8) None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code Section 54956.9(a))
t. Chaffin v. City of El Segundo, USDC Case No. CV94 4444AWT(BQRx)
2. Kilroy Airport Assoc. etc. v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BS034343
3. City of El Segundo v. LAX, LASC Case No. BC130859
4. Marion v. City of El Segundo, Case No. BC049301
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code 54956.9(b): 6 potential cases (no further public statement
is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt Code Section 54956.9(c): 5 matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code Section 54957). None
CONFERENCE WITH CITYS LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code Section 54957.6) None
REPORT OF AC TON TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
ADJOURNMENT at 6:55 P.M.
I 4y/ /
r y Mortesen, City Clerk
BI
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Friedkin
PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
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Mayor Jacobson
- Present
Mayor ProTem Weston
- Present
Councilman Switz
- Present
Councilman Robbins
- Present
Councilwoman Friedkin
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Related to CRY Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Four (4) individuals addressed Council
1. Jim Fuller, President of the NRA Council of the South Bay, and
Cynthia Crammers Vice President of the NRA AW,
ouncil of the South Bay;
commended the Council's decision on opposing the California Police Chiefs Association
Position on gun regis" iea. They also spoke regarding the I" education they
provide to the communities and also presented CASE with food form their annual food drive.
2. Chris Powell, spoke on the Cougar Run plans.
3. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune; spoke regarding the recent meeting with the DOA.
4. J. Wilson, resident; thanked the council for their action on getting a replacement
bulb installed in a street light near her home.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda
by title only.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to read all
ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 510
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance to amend various sections of
Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regulating the sale and consumption
of alcohol in commercial and industrial zones (EA -348, ZTA 94 -1). Applicant:
The City of El Segundo.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1239
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
2. The Southern California Cities Joint Powers Consortium (SCCJPC) is an
organization formed by nine area cities to reduce the costs of providing
municipal services through combined bargaining and purchasing power. These
services are wide ranging and include electric power. There is no fiscal impact
associated with joining the Consortium.
Bob Jensen spoke regarding the SCE position on the Consortium and the proposed use of
electrical power.
Mayor ProTem Weston stated the consortium does not require El Segundo to join in the
purchase of electricity and they will provide the City with a voice in the process.
Ma or Jacobson stated that the City would have no -say in the IM, decision to ahnara
electrical power. He further stated that originally it was stated that the consortium
would be used in a joint purchasing effort to reduce many City costs, but this has not been
discussed at recent meetings. He also stated that the City needs to ,
takes nation
Councilwoman Friedkin stated that the purpose of the consortium is to form an organization to
reduce costs to cities through joint purchasing power and not every city must participate in all
the join purchasing efforts.
Councilman Switz stated he would prefer to wait for the decision of the PUC on December 9,
1995 and its effect before agreeing to a consortium.
Councilman Robbins asked if their were currently any administrative costs involved. Mayor
ProTem Weston stated there were not any at this time and that the City Council could
withdraw from the consortium with 30 days notice.
Susan Williams, The Gas Company, stated they are at present neutral on the consortium.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to join the
consortium and approve Agreement No. 2425 officially becoming a part of the SCCJPC.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON,
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. NOES: MAYOR JACOBSON
AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. 312
Council consensus to have the agreement reviewed in three months (March 5, 1996) and to
appoint Mayor ProTem Weston as a delegate and Councilman Robbins as alternate.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously.
If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the
next heading of business.
Warrant Numbers 226565 - 226748 on Demand Register Summary Number 19 in
total amount of $824,020.77.
2. Warrant Numbers 226749 - 226864 on Demand Register Summary Number 20 in
total amount of $197,113.36, and Wire Transfers in the amount of
$1,046,925.48.
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
9. Request from Center Street School for approval of the 1996 Center Street
Cougar 5K Run on Saturday, March 2, 1996 (Approximate Fiscal Impact: $447).
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve consent
agenda items 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
3. City Council meeting minutes of October 17, November 1 and November 7,
Councilman Robbins requested his corrections to be included in the October 17, 1995 meeting
minutes.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve the
meetina minutes of October 17. with' �i" '` " ° "' ° " " "s''`��f(K(4' %'�1
and return to Council with the corrected minutes at the December 5, 1995 meeting.. MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR
PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. NOES:
COUNCILMAN SWITZ 411
Councilman Robbins and Mayor ProTem Weston clarified the motion, deleting the return of
the minutes to Council for further approval.
4. Extension of the term of the City /School District Library System Affiliation
Agreement from December 3, 1995 through December 2, 1996.
(Fiscal Impact = $98,300 budgeted).
Councilman Robbins stated he is concerned with the fiscal impact to the City and the
spending the School District is doing. Mayor ProTem Weston stated that the Library
agreement has all accountable funds.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the
extension to Contract No. 2132 the City /School District Library System Affiliation Agreement
from December 3, 1995 through December 2, 996. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 510
7. A resolution of the City Council authorizing the submittal of an application to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board for grants authorized under the
California Integrated Waste Management Act for a period of five years. (No net
fiscal impact.)
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve
Resolution No. 3951, (the copy signed by the City Attorney) authorizing the submittal of an
application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for grants authorized under
the California Integrated Waste Management Act for a period of five years. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
1. Report by the City Traffic Committee on petition requesting removal of the
barrier for westbound traffic on Walnut Avenue west of Washington Street.
Bellur Devarej, City Engineer gave a brief staff report.
Public Comment:
1. David Johnson, 1503 E. Walnut; stated his opposition to the removal of the barricades
and his reasoning.
2. Phylis Langdon, 1434 E. Walnut; stated she is opposed to the removal of the
barricades.
3. Stanley William, 1510 E. Sycamore; stated he is in favor of the removal of the
barricades.
4. Mark Renner, 1212 E. Walnut; opposes the removal of the barricades.
5. Tak Sit, 1506 E. Sycamore; supports the removal of the barricades and proposed that
the City Council request Hughes to close the Washington Street entrance to their parking lot.
6. Eric Johnson, 1414 E. Sycamore; supports the removal of the barricades, and
suggested possible installation of either speed bumps or "bots dots ".
7. Jim Helvey, 1502 E. Walnut; referenced the 1985 Greer report and stated they
suggested speed bumps and dots and the traffic committee did not even refer to this study.
He also stated that the barricades were put in because of non - residential through traffic from
Washington to Imperial. He further stated he opposes the removal of the barricades.
8. Don Gardner, 1432 E. Walnut; opposes the removal of the barricades.
9. Bill Ehrhart, 1406 E. Walnut; opposes the removal of the barricades.
10. William Birdsall, 876 Center; opposes the removal of the barricades.
Mayor Jacobson stated he sees no reason for the removal of the barricades at this time, and
hopes that eventually the Hughes facility will be full again.
Mayor ProTem Weston agreed with Mayor Jacobson.
Councilwoman Friedkin stated she would like to look at the Greer Report and give the matter
further study.
Councilman Switz stated that any westbound traffic on Walnut is currently being serviced by
other westbound streets and he supports the removal of the barricades.
Councilman Robbins requested the cost of removing and re- installing the barricades. He also
stated that the barricades are used as a crime deterrent and he is not prepared to vote to
remove the barriers at this time.
City Manager Jim Morrison, responded that the cost was approximately $2000 to remove and
$5000 to re- install.
Council decision to take no action on this item.
2. Resolution of Intention to approve an Amendment to Contract between the
Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement System and the
City Council of the City of El Segundo that implements 2% at 50 retirement
formula as required by the Firefighters Association 1992 -95 Memorandum of
Understanding. Fiscal Impact: Increase in city paid employee retirement
contribution, $33,750 on an annualized basis. Anticipated 1.497% increase in
employer contribution rate, as determined by PERS, does not go into effect until
July 1, 1997.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3952
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
COUNCILMAN ROBBINS INTRODUCED THE ORDINANCE
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
1. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Frledkin -
Reminded the Public about the openings on Commissions and Committees
Councilman Robbins -
1. Receive and file corrections to October 17, 1995 City Council minutes.
ITEM DISCUSSED EARLIER IN THE MEETING
Councilman Switz - NONE
Mayor ProTem Weston - NONE
Mayor Jacobson -
Requested those who voted in the affirmative to re- evaluated the costs for a
400 word candidate statement.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Related to City Business On -5 minute limit) One (1)
individual addressed Council
1. Sandy Jacobs, 402 Hillcreast; thanked the Council for the approval of the
Library/School District agreement.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:10 P.M. to December 5, 1995, 5:00 P.M.
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Cin y rtesen City Clerk
EL SEGUNDO 6ITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: December 4, 1995
AGENDA HEADING: Consent
El Segundd Public Library Survey of Resident/Non- Resident Use of Public Information Desk Services for the period
September 25, 1995 through October 7, 1995. Fiscal Impact for non - residents without El Segundo Public Library
Non - Resident Cards: $2,652 per annum.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive and File
BRIEF SUMMARY:
On March 21, 1995, the City Council directed staff to report on the impact of non - resident use of
Reference /Information Services in the Library. Staff met with the Reference Services Committee of the Library
Board of Trustees in May and August of 1995 to design a survey that would provide the following data: 1) Resident
Use; 2) Non - Resident Use - those cities with which El Segundo has reciprocal borrowing agreements through
membership in the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS); and those from non -MCLS cities; 3) Non -
Residents with El Segundo Public Library Non - Resident Cards; 4) Non - Residents without El Segundo Public Library
Non - Resident Cards; 5) Types of questions asked; 6) Range of time spent to answer questions.
The survey was conducted from September 25, 1995 through October 7, 1995, during all open hours (65 hours per
week) over a twelve working day period. Both the Adult and Children's Information Desks staff collected the survey
data through in- person and over the telephone customer interviews. The results of the survey are delineated in Aft.
A, "El Segundo Public Information Desk Survey, September 25 - October 7, 1995 ". Survey results are divided into
4 Sections: I. Statistical Summary; Il. Statistical Detail; III. Types of Questions (Chart); IV. Percentage of Non -
Resident Use Applied to Salaries Per Week.
DISCUSSION:
Summary of Survey Findings:
During the two week survey period, 1,736 reference /information questions were answered in person or by telephone
(see Aft. B - II. Statistical Detail (Pages 2 -3). The total number of patrons was correspondingly 1,736. Residents
represented 88% or 1,523 of the patronage. Non - residents represented 12% or 213 of the total number of patrons
utilizing Reference /information Services. Of the 12% non - residents, 5.5% or 99 were from Metropolitan Cooperative
Library System jurisdictions, with which El Segundo Public Library, as a member, has free reciprocal library
materials borrowing and use agreements. The remaining "other" jurisdiction non - residents comprised 6.5% or 114
of the survey sample. Of those, 3.4% or 59 had purchased El Segundo Public Library Non - Resident cards. 3.1%
or 55 non - residents had no El Segundo Public Library Non - Resident cards (See Aft. A - I. Statistical Summary).
The average number of questions asked per day during the survey period was 145, 68.9% of which were answered
within five minutes or less. Residents asked an average of 127 questions per diem; non - residents asked an
average of 17.8 questions per diem. Of the latter figure, on a per diem basis, 4.6 questions were asked by non-
residents without El Segundo Library Non - Resident Library Cards; the higher proportion or 13.2 questions were
asked by either MCLS non - residents or non - residents who had purchased non - resident library cards (See Aft. A -
I. Statistical Summary).
Attachment C - III. Types of Questions (Pages 4 -6) delineates Types of Questions asked and Definitions, Time
Range for each Question Category, and Resident/Non- resident Impact by Category. 83.6% (1,452) of questions
were answered by staff within 1 hour; 16.1% (280) of questions asked required a minimum of 30 minutes and
maximum of four hours to answer. Extended reference, requiring up to 4 hours of staff time, requested by non-
residents without El Segundo Library Cards totaled 2 during the two week survey period.
When percentage of non - resident use is applied to total salaries per week ($1,655) at the Reference /Information
Desk, a total of $199 per week was expended on service to non - residents; $51 per week of that total was expended
on non - residents who had not purchased non - resident library cards (see Aft. D - IV. Percentage of Non - Resident
Use Applied to Salaries Per Week - Page 7). Assuming the survey results reflect normal service patterns, the
annual fiscal impact of serving 55 non - residents without non - resident cards in terms of total salaries would be
$2,652.
FISCAL IMPACT:
(Check one) Operating Budget: X Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number.
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required - Yes_ No X
Date:
BarbAra�. Pearson, Library Director
W. Morrison, City Manager
SURVEY.AGA
ATT. A
EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
PUBLIC INFORMATION DESI{ SURVEY
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 7 1995
I. STATISTICAL SUMMARY
A. Total Ouestions Asked During the Survey *: 1,736
1. Average number of questions asked per day: 145
a. 68.9 %(100 questions per day) of these were answered within 5 min.
or less.
b. 143% (21 questions per day) were answered within 10 min. to lhr. ,.
c. 153% (22 questions per day) were answered within 30 min. to 3 hrs.
d..008% (1 question) was answered within 4 hrs.
2. Average number of questions asked per day by Residents & Non - residents:
a. Residents: 127
b. Non - Residents: 17.8
1) MCLS * *: 8.3
2) Other: 9.5
a) With Cards 4.9
b) Without Cards 4.6
B. Total Number of Patrons: 1,736
1. Total Residents 1,523 (88 %)
2. Total Non - Residents 213 (12 %)
a. Total MCLS ** 99 (5.5 %)
b. Total Other Non - Residents 114 (6.5 %)
1) With Cards 59 (3.4 %n)
2) Without Cards 55 (3.1 %)
*Questions asked were in person or by phone.
**Metropolitan Cooperdtive Library Systems a Southern California Public Library consortium of 32 members which have free reciprocal
borrowing and use agreements for their residents among all jurisdictions.
ATT. B
EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
PUBLIC INFORMATION DESK SURVEY
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 7 1995
H. STATISTICAL DETAIL
TOTAL QUESTIONS DURING THE SURVEY. 1,736
A. TYPES OF PATRONS
1. Residents of El Segundo
a. Adult --
In -House
858
b. Young People - -(YP)
In -House
547
Total In-house
1,405
C. Adult --
Phone
77
d• YP--
Phone
41
Total Phone
118
Grand Total Residents
1.523 (88 %)
2. Non - Resident Members of the
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS)
a. Adult --
In -House
52
b. YP --
In -House
36
Total In -House
88
C. Adult --
Phone
9
d. YP --
Phone
2
Total Phone
11
Grand Total MCLS
99 5.5%
Page 2
II. Statistical Detail cont.)
3. Other Non - Residents With Library Cards
a. WITH LIBRARY CARDS
ATT. B-
1)
Adult --
In -House
38
2)
YP --
In -House
11
Total In -House
49
3)
Adult --
Phone
9
4)
YP --
Phone
1
Total Phone
10
Grand Total
Other Non - Residents With Cards
b. WITHOUT
LIBRARY CARDS
1)
Adult --
In -House
38
2)
YP--
In -House
12
Total In -House
50
3)
Adult --
Phone
4
4)
YP --
Phone
I
Total Phone
5
Grand Total Other Non - Residents Without Cards
Grand Total Other Non - Residents
Page 3
59 3.4%
55(3.1%)
114 6.5%
EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY ATT. C
PUBLIC INFORMATION DESK SURVEY
SEPTEMBER 25- OCTOBER 7 1995
III. TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Type
Definition
Examples
Time
Totals
Ranges
Directional
Staff directs a patron
L Where are your restrooms?
30 sec:
Res. 289 (82 %)
to a specific area of the
2. Do you have a drinking
3 min.
Nrm* 23 (7 %)
library -- patron does
fountain?
not need assistance
3. Do you have a public telephone?
Nro ** 41 (11 %)
with any type of library
4. Where are the copy machines?
materials or specific
5. Where do I check -out books?
Total 353(100%)
collections.
6. Where do I register for
storytime?
Ready
Reference
Staff assists a patron
in finding a specific
1. "How do you spell 'peignoir'?"
2. "Do you have the Phone
30 sec:
Res. 775 (91 %)
fact, figure, reference
number
for L.A. Urban League ?"
5 min.
Nrm 34 (4 %)
book, or schedules the
3. "I need to find the value of a
Nro 43 (5 %)
computer room. Patron
car, do you have the Kellv Blue
does not need further
Book ?"
Total 852(100 %)
help with his/her
4. "Do you have a list of stationary
question.
stores in
E1 Segundo ? "'
5. "Where is the Grand Ole Opry?"
Reader's
Staff assists a patron
1. "Can I get on the waiting list
10 min:
Res. 210(85%)
Advisory
in finding a specific
for the new Michael Crichton
1 hr.
Nrm 22(9 %)
author, title, a fiction
book? I'm not sure of the title."
area, magazine title or
2. "I need a children's story book
Nro 16 ( 6 %)
recommends a reading
in French."
list of one or more
3. "Where are your books by
Total 248(100 %)
titles. The Online
Alexander Dumas ?"
Public Access Catalog
4. "Do you have books similar to
(OPAL) is often used
Sono of the Swallows ?"
and materials are
5. "Do you have the screenplay of
found in -house or
Pulp Fiction
requested through
6. "Do you have a list of the
inter - library loan.
classics? I need to read one."
7. "What do you suggest for a 4th
grader to read who likes adventure
and animals ?"
*(Nrm) Non— residents from a Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) which is a
consortium of 32 members which have free reciprocal borrowing and use agreements for
their residents among all jurisdictions.
* *(Nro) Other Non — residents outside the MCLS areas.
Page 4
ition
Examples
Time Totals ATT.
Ranges
assists patrons 1. "flow was the Devil's Punch
eneral questions Bowl near Palmdale,
"answer
25 min.- Res. 235(SS %)
ide range of
Calif.
formed ?"
3 hrs. Nrm 19( 7 %)
and subject
2. "I need information of the land,
N'ro 12(5 %)
The patron
people, and history of the
with a complete
Netherlands.
answer and finds in-
3. "Can you tell me which
Total 266(100 %)
house materials or
companies in So. Cal. manufacture
copies information out
circuit boards ?"
of Reference printed or
4. "I need three sources on
multi -media formats.
Chinese immigration."
S. "I need a few poems for a
christening card.
6. "Can you show me some
examples of Ancient Greek
architecture ?"
Extended
Reference
Staff assists patrons
1. ""hat sources can I use if I
4 hrs.+ Res. 11(79 %)
with a difficult
want to start an export business
Nrm • 1 7%
( )
question that takes up
with France ?"
to several hours to
2. "Whlch states have family
Nro 2(14%)
complete. A variety of
annual incomes over $75,000; and
media formats and /or
of those states, which top 20 cities
Total 14(100 %)
Many printed indexes
have over $75,000 annual income ?"
and reference sources
3. "Who was Lapham St. in El
need to be checked to
Segundo named after and what
find all aspects to the
year was it named ?"
answer. Staff may
4. "What was the bail amount
need to send the
ordered for John De Lorean when
question on to NICLS
he was on trial."
if the question cannot
S. "I would like a detailed search
be completed in- house.
on the history of gold as it was
used in ancient civilizations for
healing purposes."
6. I would like articles concerning
the economic forecast of
businesses in So. Calif. and any
trends as to types of businesses
leaving the area.
Sent To
Complex questions
1."I need the text of Richard
No
MCLS
similar to "Extended
Nixon's `Checkers Speech', also
staff
Reference ". An answer
the
referred to as the `Fund Speech' in
13,Res.,
time
could not be found
1952."
after exhausting all in-
2. "I'm looking for a quote by
house materials and
Buckminster about the
resources. The patron
triangle being the most stable
is willing to wait more
form in the universe."
than a day for the
3. I need information and a
answer.
bibliography of sources on hospital
interior design and space
planning. I also need the formula
for square footage space ratios of
hospital patients to staff"
Page 5
Type
Definition
Examples
Time
Ranges
Totals ATT.
ent to
A fee based service
1. Business Profiles
No
0
Metro
provided through
2. Trademark searches
staff
Business
NICLS. Patrons are
3. People locator tracking.
time
charged a discounted
4. Marketing demographic lists.
rate for the quick
5. Patent searches.
delivery of specially
6. Quick Resume service.
packaged products.
Online
Projected Fee/based
Dialog, Internet, World Wide Web,
Not in
0
Database
(cost recovery)
Times Link, Legi Tech
Place
Searches
Reference Services
as of
11/21/95
*Staff currently uses these online
sources to answer general or
extended Reference questions. The
service is not yet offered to the
public.
Page 6
C
ATT. D
EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
PUBLIC INFORMATION DESK SURVEY
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 7 1995
IV. PERCENTAGE OF NON - RESIDENT USE APPLIED TO
SALARIES PER WEEK
A. Total Salaries per week at Reference Desk: $1,655*
B. % OF NON - RESIDENT USE APPLIED TO TOTAL SALARIES PER WEEK:
TOTAL NON - RESIDENT USE:
1. Total Non - Resident MCLS* *Use:
2. Total Other Non - Resident Use:
a. With Library Cards
b. Without Library Cards
12% _ $199 per week
5.5% _ $ 91 per week
6.5% _ $108 per week
3.4% _ $ 56 per week
3.1% _ $ 51 per week
*Cumulative figure representing percentage of time each staff person (2 Librarians and 2 Senior Library Assistants)
works at the Information Desk each week. The percentage of time is then applied to the total salary of each staff
member.
**Metropolitan Cooperative Library System -- A Southern California Public Library consortium of 32 members
which have free reciprocal borrowing and use agreements for their residents among all jurisdictions.
Page 7
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 5, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Proposed revisions to the class specification for the at -will position of Director of Planning and Building Safety.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve the revised class specification.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
The at -will position of Director of Planning and Building Safety is currently vacant.
The attached class specification for the position of Director of Planning and Building Safety has been revised by City
Manager Morrison to reflect the current needs of the organization.
DISCUSSION:
Following City Council approval of the revised class specification, the recruitment and selection process necessary
to fill the position will be initiated by the Human Resources Department. It is anticipated that the recruitment and
selection process will be completed within approximately 12 -14 weeks.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Revised class specification in add - delete format.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT APPLICABLE
(Check one) Operating Budget: Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required - Yes_ No_
ORIGINATED: Date: 1121/95
DATE ADOPTED: 1 VW9312/05N5
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY
Under general direction, plans, coordinates and directs the activities of the Planning and Building
Safety Department; implements City policies and establishes departmental procedures; coordinates
activities of the department with other City departments and outside agencies; serves as staff person
to the Planning Commission and City committees; performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This position reports to the City Manager and is responsible for the development and administration
of programs designed to address primary areas of city service. The incumbent is expected to exercise
independent judgment, wisdom, common sense, and initiative in establishing efficient and effective
departmental operations consistent with City Council policies and administrative guidelines
established by the City Manager. The incumbent must also function as a member of the City's
management team and participate actively in addressing issues of concern to the City which at times
may not have a direct impact on area of specialization.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities and services of the Planning and Building Safety
Department; directs the development of procedures necessary to conduct department
activities; ensures that activities are conducted in accordance with federal and state laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations; develops comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for
department services.
2. Develops and implements policies and regulations relating to land use in the City of El
Segundo, including planning general- plm�s, specific plans, zoning, and economic development;
ensures that policies are administered in observance of stated City goals and objectives.
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3 . Supports Performs economic development activities including the identification of potential
development sites, negotiating agi eenients, assisting developers through the approval process,
and marketing the City to potential developers/business.
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY
Classification Description
4. Confers with developers, representatives of residential, commercial and industrial interests,
property owners, and others in promoting and coordinating the development and use of
property within the City; confers with other City staff on related activities.
5. Plans and directs staff in checking plans and inspecting buildings for compliance with laws,
codes, ordinances, and regulations governing the safety, construction, and alteration of
buildings including structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations; directs the
issuance of building and related permits for building construction activities within the City.
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Provides information on building regulations, permits, procedures, developments, and related
matters to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public.
Assists in the coordination of proposed projects through development review and participates
in related meetings and addressing of issues.
10. Advises, and otherwise provides technical information and assistance to the City Council, the
Planning Commission, other City personnel, and the public regarding department related
issues; prepares and presents reports and recommendations relating to the physical and
economic development of the community.
11. Conducts or directs the conduct of studies, preparation and presentation of reports, regarding
the use of land in the City of El Segundo and the activities of the Planning and Building Safety
Department.
12. Researches code requirements, new materials, methods of construction, and related matters.
and diafts code revisions.
13. Resolves field and departit fiW offrce problems regarding the application or interpretation
of codes and regulations enforced by the department.
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY
Classification Description
14. Projects trends in work load activity and assigns work in the most effective and efficient
manner to maximize productivity in building inspections. and- plaitchecki, .
15. Prepares and administers the budget for the Planning and Building Safety Department;
participates in discussions regarding the most effective utilization of available City funds and
setting of priorities.
16. Interviews and selects department employees in accordance with the guidelines/authority
conferred by the City Manager; plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work
methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and
evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action.
17. Represents the City, or delegates such authority, in relations with the community, advisory
committees, local, state, and federal agencies, other Planning and Building Safety
Departments, and professional organizations.
18. Addresses complaints regarding activities of the Planning and Building Safety Department and
takes or directs appropriate corrective action.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:
Education and /or E%Derience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include a bachelor's degree in
planning, public or business administration, environmental design, architecture or a related field and
five (S) years of professional experience in planning, community development or building safety;
including at least two O years of administrative and supervisory experience. A master's degree atu
mtui Eipal exp tieate preferably t# ltforata„i a elated fie! 1 is desirable.
Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY
Classification Description
Ability to plan, coordinate and direct department functions and activities; establish and maintain
effective relationships with the business and residential community, the City Council and other public
officials; analyze unusual situations and resolve through application of City policy and management
principles and practices; develop comprehensive plans to meet future needs/services; deal
constructively with conflict and develop effective solutions; prepare and interpret ordinances and
formulate related policies; personally conduct the most difficult and complex building inspections and
resolve associated problems; read complex, detailed plans and specifications to determine compliance
with appropriate codes; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; supervise assigned staff.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
required at tste a €apptitnfinent
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 5, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Finance periodically conducts an extensive clean up, reorganization, and inventory of the
financial records storage area located in the basement of City Hall. Numerous older records have been set aside
for destruction in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090 of the Government code of the State of
California. The City Attorney has consented to the plan for records destruction. There is no fiscal impact
associated with this action.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Recommend that the City Council approve the attached detailed "Records to be Destroyed" schedule.
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the destruction of certain records.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
Each year the Finance Department needs to transition older documents to storage or destruction and make space
for the new year's financial records. The Department of Finance is also committed to strive for a more professional
attractive work area, and needs to meet this objective by moving some the older less frequently used files
downstairs, and reviewing all older documents for retention or destruction.
DISCUSSION:
By reviewing the older records, and inventorying the current ones, the Department of Finance is able to use the
downstairs storage area more efficiently. This will help eliminate the overcrowdedness and make the Department
of Finance, an area exposed to public view, a professional and attractive work environment. To accomplish this
goal these older records, which are no longer needed, should be destroyed.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Finance Department Records to be Destroyed
Proposed Resolution
FISCAL IMPACT: Not Applicable.
(Check one) Operating Budget: Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required - Yes No
ORIGINATED: l ( ertivU [].✓✓ Date:
Susan B. Merri �✓ 2 -ry l3 7
, v t C II 9 `t s
REVIEWED BY:
James W. Morrison. Citv Manaaer
Date:
November 1995
Purchase Requisitions
Purchase Orders
Bid files
Postage Meter
Cashier Audit Tapes
Accounts Receivable Invoices
Reports and Correspondence -
routine Finance Department
business
Water Cash Stubs
Water Cash Receipt Posting Sheets
Water General Ledger
Water Bills & Register
City Invoices
Special Deposits
Accounts Payable Warrant Detail
Journal Entries & Proof List
General Ledgerlrrial Balance
Expenditure appropriation Ledger
and detail
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FY 90/91
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FY 92193
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Accounts Payable History Update & FY 88189
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Detail Sumrnary Warrant Register
Daily Cash Receipts FY 90191
5 yr.
Fixed Assets List FY 91/92
4 yr.
IN ACCORDANCE with the provisions of Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State
of California, the City Attorney hereby gives his written consent to the destruction of the
foregoing records.
DATE: I 1 � )-b 1°l s
City A eLd Cey
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, there is presented to the City Council for approval
and forwarding to the City Council, the attached Inter - Departmental
Correspondence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the records hereinabove
referred to are of no further value to the City of E1 Segundo, and
that they occupy badly needed storage space; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of
California, consented to the destruction of said records and
documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Finance Director is hereby authorized and
granted authority to dispose of the hereinabove described and set
forth records by causing the same to be destroyed in a lawful
manner.
SECTION 2. Upon destruction of the foregoing records, the
Finance Director shall make a certificate of complete destruction of
said records and file the original of the same in the Office of the
City Clerk and file a copy of said certificate together with a
certified copy of this resolution in the Finance Department.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book of
original resolutions of said city; and shall make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of
the City Council of said city, in the minutes of the meeting at
which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of December , 1995.
Carl Jacobson, Mayor
City of E1 Segundo, California
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 5, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business - City Manager
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 3822 Relating to Implementation of Sewer Use Fees and Amending
Resolution No. 3448 Relating to Sewer Use Fees (Fiscal Impact - Increase Annual Sewer Revenue by
$70,389.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
The City Council at its meeting of December 6, 1994 received and adopted a Wastewater Revenue
Program (WWRP). The adoption of the WWRP was a condition associated with the Clean Water Grant
utilized by the Hyperion Treatment Plant to construct mandated improvements. The report recommended
the implementation of a two -step rate increase which were to take effect before January 1996 and January
1997. The goal of the program was to ensure that the City collected sufficient sewer user fees to fund the
cost of treatment at Hyperion.
The report adopted by the City Council proposed the following rate structure
The rates were developed based on FY 92 -93 sewer flows and treatment costs.
DISCUSSION:
Prior to the development of the rates included in the attached Resolution, City Staff and Robert Bein,
William Frost & Associates (RBF) (the writers of the original WWRP) re- evaluated the City's sewer revenue
needs based on FY 94 -95 information.
continued on next page............
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Staff Report on City of El Segundo Wastewater Program dated December 6, 1994.
2. Letter from Dream L. Atallah dated November 28, 1995.
3. Resolution Revising Sewer User Fees.
4. Copy of Resolution 3822.
5. Copy of Resolution 3448.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT APPLICABLE
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Budget
Amount Requested:
ProjectfAccount Budget:
Proposed
Preliminary
Hall Rate
Full Rate
Present Fee
$/100
$ / 100
$/100
cu. n water
cu. ft water
West of Sepulveda
cu. ft water
(JAN 96)
(JAN 97)
Single Family Residential
$ 0.35
$ 0.378
$ 0.40
Multi Family Residential
$ 0.43
$ 0.48
$ 0.51
Commercial / Industrial
$ 0.57
$ 1.16
$ 1.24
Measured Dischargers
$ 0.94
$ 1.14
$ 1.22
The rates were developed based on FY 92 -93 sewer flows and treatment costs.
DISCUSSION:
Prior to the development of the rates included in the attached Resolution, City Staff and Robert Bein,
William Frost & Associates (RBF) (the writers of the original WWRP) re- evaluated the City's sewer revenue
needs based on FY 94 -95 information.
continued on next page............
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Staff Report on City of El Segundo Wastewater Program dated December 6, 1994.
2. Letter from Dream L. Atallah dated November 28, 1995.
3. Resolution Revising Sewer User Fees.
4. Copy of Resolution 3822.
5. Copy of Resolution 3448.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT APPLICABLE
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Budget
Amount Requested:
ProjectfAccount Budget:
DISCUSSION: (continued)
Based on the updated figures revised "half rate" fees were developed. A summary of the revised revenue
projections is as follows:
Anticipated Hyperion Treatment Cost - $917,700
The proposed rates will generate an estimated additional $70,389 in sewer use fees. This is approximately
52% of the present $134,686 difference between projected revenue based on existing rates and the
anticipated Hyperion charges.
As indicated in the attached letter, the deviation of the originally indicated "half rate" for
commercial/industrial and measured discharges is due to the fact the original report did not account for a
separate collection of the Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fee.
The proposed rates in combination with the collection of the Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fee (for
industrial users) are consistent with the previously adopted WWRP.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution
Revenue
Revenue
1994
Existing
(Based on
(Based on
Billable
Rate
Existing
Proposed
Proposed
West of Sepulveda Units
$ / Unit
Rates)
Rates
Rates)
Single Family Residential $442,177
0.35
$154,262
$0.378
$167,143
Multi Family Residential $316,995
0.43
$136,308
$0.48
$152,158
Commercial Industrial $378,154
0.57
$215,548
$0.66
$249,582
Measured Discharges $ 70,635
0.94
$ 66,396
$1.055
$ 74,520
Anticipated Revenue from Annual Surcharge
$210.600
$210,000
(Commeroial4ndustrial users only)
Total
$783,014
$853,403
Anticipated Hyperion Treatment Cost - $917,700
The proposed rates will generate an estimated additional $70,389 in sewer use fees. This is approximately
52% of the present $134,686 difference between projected revenue based on existing rates and the
anticipated Hyperion charges.
As indicated in the attached letter, the deviation of the originally indicated "half rate" for
commercial/industrial and measured discharges is due to the fact the original report did not account for a
separate collection of the Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fee.
The proposed rates in combination with the collection of the Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fee (for
industrial users) are consistent with the previously adopted WWRP.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 12/6/94
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business -
City Manager
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Report on City of E1 Segundo Wastewater Revenue Program.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive and adopt the Report.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The current improvements to the City of Los Angeles Hyperion
Treatment Plant are being funded by a Clean Water Grant (CWG). A
condition of the CWG is that all agencies benefiting from the Grant
spending must have in place a Wastewater Revenue Program (WWRP).
Since the portion of E1 Segundo west of Sepulveda Boulevard flows
into Hyperion, we are considered to be benefitting of the program
and, as a result, are required to adopt a WWRP to ensure a fair and
equitable allocation of operation and Maintenance costs.
The City of E1 Segundo presently has in place a Sewer Use Fee
designed to provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the
City sewer system. Historically, the City has not collected
sufficient Sewer Use Fees to cover the cost of the Hyperion sewage
disposal charges. The WWRP presented addresses this shortfall and
proposed new rates satisfies the grant conditions.
i-
continued on next page......
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
(Copies of the City of E1 Segundo Wastewater Revenue
Program are on file with the City Clerk's office, Public
Works Department and in the Library).
FISCAL IMPACT:
(Check one) Operating Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project /Account Budget:
Project /Account Balance:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required:
Capital Improvement Budget: _
N/A
Yes No
Date:
Date:
"/.? 4 AV
BRIEF SUMMARY: (continued)
Indicated below is a summary of the existing Sewer Use Fee and the
new fees proposed by the WWRP:
[by o minimize the impact of increasing the fees, it is proposed to
P in the new rates by implementing them over two (2) years.
he recommendation of the study is to increase the sewer charges to
he "half rate" indicated above before January, 1996 and implement
he proposed rate before January, 1997. The new rates would be set
separate resolution prior to the dates indicated.
Staff recommends the City Council receive and adopt the report.
Proposed
Present Fee
Proposed Rate
Half Rate
$1 100
$/100
S / 100
cuAwaler
cu.ft.waler
cu.ft.waler
West of Sepulveda Single Family Residential
S 0.35
S 0.40
0.378
Multi Family Residential
$0.43
$0.51
0.48
Commercial/Industrial
S 0.57
$ 1.24
1.16
Measured Dischargers
S 0.94
S 1.22
1.14
East of Sepulveda CommerciaVlndustrial
S 0.045
-0-
-0-
Measured Dischargers
$ 0.11
-0-
-0-
[by o minimize the impact of increasing the fees, it is proposed to
P in the new rates by implementing them over two (2) years.
he recommendation of the study is to increase the sewer charges to
he "half rate" indicated above before January, 1996 and implement
he proposed rate before January, 1997. The new rates would be set
separate resolution prior to the dates indicated.
Staff recommends the City Council receive and adopt the report.
November 28, 1995
Mr. Eduard Schroder
Public Works Director
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Subject: Wastewater Revenue Program
Dear Mr. Schroder:
Pursuant to your request, we updated the Wastewater Revenue Program tables generated in
December 1994. The requested update stems from the desire to determine the wastewater rates
to recover El Segundo's share of the Hyperion Plant (HT?) Operation and Maintenance (O &M)
charges for Fiscal Year 1996 -97, estimated at $917,000.
Based on the available 1994 -95 data for water consumption, sewage flows, BOD, and SS values
discharged into HT? from El Segundo, and the estimated O &M of HTP at $917,000, the
required and proposed sewer charges were identified for El Segundo. These charges are
summarized in Tables IC and ID in columns 17 and 19. The equivalent wastewater charge
including the Annual Water Quality surcharge is summarized in column 23. These charges are
based on the proposed half rate increase identified in previous Waste Water Revenue Programs
and are as follows:
• Single Family $0.378/100 of
• Multi Family $0.480/100 cf
• Industrial/Commercial $0.660/100 cf
Measured Discharges $1.055 /100 cf
• Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fee $C =V[a(SS- 250) +b(BOD- 180)]k
for discharges with BOD and SS in excess of 180 mg/L and 250 mg/L respectively
The previously recommended half rate increase for the commerciaVmdustrial and measured
discharges were identified at $1.16 /100 cf and $1.14 /100 cf respectively. These fees were derived
prior to the implementation of the Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fees. With implementation
of the Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fees, the base sewer fee for commercial/industrial and
measured discharges is $0.660/100 cf and $1.055 /100 cf respectively in addition to the Annual
Water Quality Surcharge Fees for discharges with BOD and SS in excess of 180 mg/L and 250
mg/I..
Mr. Eduard Schroder
November 28, 1995
Page 2
Table IC is based on the average BOD and SS value discharged into HTP for 1994 -95 measured
as 291 mg/L and 298 mg/l, respectively. The unit cost for the BOD and SS are $0.08/lb BOD and
$0.27/lb SS respectively, resulting in a deficit of $91,342.20 as shown in column 23.
Table ID is based on the Annual Water Quality Surcharge cut off values of 180 mg/L and 250
mg/L for BOD and SS, respectively. The unit cost for the BOD and SS are $0.13Ab BOD and
$0.33/lb SS respectively, resulting in a deficit of $32,360.63.
As noted previously, the above charges and Annual Water Quality Surcharge Fee are based on
half rate increases of the sewer fees as previously identified in the WWRP and approved by the
State Water Resource Control Board. The second rate increase proposed for 1997 -98 would
provide for adequate funding to recover the projected HT? O &M charges. We recommend that
the 1997 -98 sewer fees be developed based on the most updated water consumption and figures
and HT? charges.
We hope the above would assist you in evaluating the necessary increase in the wastewater
charges for Fiscal Year 1996 -97. Please do not hesitate to call me should you have questions.
Sincerely, %
Dream L. Atallah, P.E.
Associate
Water Resources
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3822 RELATING TO
IMPLEMENTATION OF SEWER USE FEES AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 3448 RELATING TO SEWER USE FEES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Resolution No. 3822 relating to
implementation of sewer use fees is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. Section 9 of Resolution No. 3448 relating
to the establishment of sewer use fees and the effective date is
hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 9. SEWER USE FEE. The City Council hereby
establishes the sewer use fee at:
West Of Sepulveda:
Single Family and Duplex - 100 cu. ft. metered water x
$0.378
Multi- Dwelling Units, three or more units - 100 cu. ft.
metered water x $0.48
Industrial /Commercial - 100 cu. ft. metered water x
$0.66
Other - 100 cu. ft. metered water x $0.36
Measured Discharger - 100% x $1.055
East of Sepulveda:
Industrial /Commercial - 100 cu. ft. metered water x
$0.045
Measured Discharger - 100% x $0.11
The fees established by this Section 9 shall go into effect
January 1, 1996.
SECTION 3. In all other respects, Resolution No. 3448
shall remain the same.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book
of original resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of
the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of
the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
1995. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December,
Carl Jacobson, Mayor
..F ati _ nAa.. _c .I
RESOLUTION NO. 3822
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3481
RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF SEWER USE FEES
AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3448 RELATING TO
SEWER USE FEES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Resolution No. 3481 relating to implementation
of sewer use fees is hereby suspended.
SECTION 2. Section 9 of Resolution 3448 relating to the
establishment of sewer use fees and the effective date is hereby
amended as follows:
SECTION 9. SEWER USE FEE
lishes the sewer use fee at:
West of Sepulveda:
The City Council hereby estab-
Single Family and Duplex - 100 cu. ft. metered water x $0.35
Multi- Dwelling Units,
three
or more
units - 100 cu.
ft.
metered water x $0.43
Industrial /Commercial
- 100
cu, ft.
metered water x
$0.57
Other - 100 cu. ft. metered
water x
$0.35
Measured Discharger -
100% x
$0.94
East of Sepulveda:
Industrial /Commercial
- 100
cu. ft.
metered water x
$0.045
Measured Discharger -
100% x
$0.11
The fees established by this Section 9 shall go into effect
August 1, 1993.
SECTION 3. In all other respects resolution 3448 shall
remain the same.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be of no further force and
effect on July 31, 1996 at 12 midnight. Resolution No. 3481
shall again be effective in its entirety on August 1, 1996 at
12:01 A.M.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book of
original resolutions of said city; and shall make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the record of the proceedings of
the City Council of said city, in the minutes of t ),UP/St, e meeting at
which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd 1993.
i:� df /
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ]
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ]
] SS
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 resolution, being RESOLUTION
NO. 3832 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 3rd day of
August, 1993, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor ProTem Wise, Councilman West and
Councilman Switz.
NOES: Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins.
NOT. PARTICIPATING: None.
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this
day of October, 1993.
CINDY MORTESEN
City Clerk of the
City of El Segundo,
California
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 3448
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RULES
AND REGULATIONS FOR SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL
WASTE PURSUANT TO TITLE 7 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary due to current regional, state
and federal regulations, to adopt and establish rules and regu-
lations for the administration and enforcement of the provisions
of Title 7 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works pursuant to Title
7 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code has prescribed and recommended
for adoption by the City Council, certain rules and regulations
which the Director of public Works deems necessary for the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of Title 7 of
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, that the following rules and
regulations are hereby adopted and established for the admini-
stration and enforcement of the provisions of Title 7 of the E1
Segundo Municipal Code;.
SECTION 1. TABLE OF CLASSIFICATIONS. To identify the
classification of the industrial waste discharge and enforcement
of quality surcharge provisions contained in Sections 7.20.120
and 7.20.130, respectively, of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, the
following table will be used. This table is based upon the
characteristics of the waste, receiving system, and on the degree
of treatment required. For industries having multiple processes,
the highest classification will apply. This table shall also be
used as a guide for determining the classification of other
industries and commercial operations not listed. The minimum
number of annual surveillance inspections shall be equal to the
permit classification number.
TABLE 1
Industry or Permit
Classification
Mean
Mean
SIC IC Waste Process Required
No.
1 2 3 4 5
SS
BOD
12
mg /l
mg /l
3585
001
Air Cond. & Refrig..
Yes
x
Equip. Mfg. (2b)
3721,24,28
002
Aircraft Mfg. Serv.
Yes
& Maint.
x
331
1383
^'42
003
Sm. Animal Hospital
Yes
& Kennels (3)
x
6513
004
Apartments
See
Individual Process
2851
005
Asphalt & Asphalt
YeS
Permit Requirement
Prod. Mfg.
x
487
117
3711,7538
006
Auto Mfg. Serv.
Yes
Maint.
x
1164
1262
7542
007
Auto Laundry
Yes
2051,52
008
Bakeries
Yes
x
283
_ 252
651')
009
Banks
See
x
Individual Process
2538
3021
010
Barber Shops
for
Permit Requirement
5813
011
Bars
No
No
3691,92
012
Batteries Mfg. &
Yes
Serv,
x
7231
013
Beauty Salons
No
2086,87
014
Beverage Mfg.
Yes
3861
015
Blueprinting Equip.
Yes
x
130
541
Supplies
x
3433,3443
016
Boiler Mfg. & Serv.
Yes
2891
017
Bonding Mtls.
Yes
x
"1310
2082
018
Breweries
Yes
x
1134
3713;7538
019
Bus. Mfg. Repair,
Yes
x
Serv.
x
1164
1262
6512
0.20
Private Buildings
See
Individual Process
6 512
021
Public Buildings
for
See
Permit Requirement
Individual Process
2065,66,67
022
Candy Mfg. &
Permit Requirement
Confectioners
Yes
x
2538
3021
227',72,79
023
Carpet & Rug
Yes
Cleaning & Dyeing
x
617
153
5�
3251,53,55
024
025
Caterers
Ceramic & Clay Prod.
Yes
Yes
x
429
1122
Mfg.
x
487
117
2812,16
026
Chemical Mfg. &
Yes
Packaging
x
599
298
8661
027
Churches
No
7216
028
Cleaners & Dyers
Yes
x
2813
029
Comp. Gases - Mfg.,
Yes
Handling
x
' 171 -75
030
Concrete Products
Yes
Mfg.
x
487
117
0000
031
Cooling Water
Yes
x
(Single Pass)
2-449
nip
SIC
111/
2033
2017
^91
.32
2011
2033
2035
2016,17
2099
2032,35
3321,22
3915
2' ,2092
5 _1,5411
8062,63,69
8062,63
7011
2879
7631
7391
8071
8072
8071
8071
7391
8071
30"
7. ,
7213
7 218
0000
2491
411
5141,49
331,3443
348
IC
041
042
043
044
045
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
TABLE 1 (Continued)
Filter Cleaning
Food Processing:
Citrus
Egg
Fish
Fruit
Meat
Olives
Pickles
Poultry
Tortila & Tamale,
Mfg.
Vegetable
Foundries
Grinding (Minerals)
Grinding & Disposal
(Market Waste, Food
Plant Waste, Hospital
Waste)
Heliport
Hospitals
Hotels
058 Insecticide Mfg.
059 Jewelry - Repair &
Cleaning
Laboratories:
060 Analytical
0-61 Biological
062 Dental
063 Medical
064 Pharmaceutical
065 Soil & Foundation
066 X -Ray
067 Latex & Rubber
Products
068 Laundries - Self
Serv. (2c)
069 Laundries - Linen &
General
070 Laundries - Towel &
Uniform
071 Liquid Waste Disposal
072 Lumber Treating
Markets (Fish, Meat,
Food, etc.):
073 Retail
074 Wholesale
075 Metal Fabrication
Iwa7'il
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes
Yes x
Yes x
See Individual Process
for Permit Requirement
See Individual Process
for Permit Requirement
Yes x
Yes x
1164
2327
1453
1453
1453
740
1453
1453
740
1453
1453
487
757
M'
W-TI ]
3716
2213
2213
2213
1155
2213
2213
1155
2213
2213
117
318
Yes
x
Classification
Mean
Mean
Industry or
Permit
No.
SS
BOD
Waste Process
Required
1 2 3 4 5 12
mg /l
mg /l
Filter Cleaning
Food Processing:
Citrus
Egg
Fish
Fruit
Meat
Olives
Pickles
Poultry
Tortila & Tamale,
Mfg.
Vegetable
Foundries
Grinding (Minerals)
Grinding & Disposal
(Market Waste, Food
Plant Waste, Hospital
Waste)
Heliport
Hospitals
Hotels
058 Insecticide Mfg.
059 Jewelry - Repair &
Cleaning
Laboratories:
060 Analytical
0-61 Biological
062 Dental
063 Medical
064 Pharmaceutical
065 Soil & Foundation
066 X -Ray
067 Latex & Rubber
Products
068 Laundries - Self
Serv. (2c)
069 Laundries - Linen &
General
070 Laundries - Towel &
Uniform
071 Liquid Waste Disposal
072 Lumber Treating
Markets (Fish, Meat,
Food, etc.):
073 Retail
074 Wholesale
075 Metal Fabrication
Iwa7'il
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes
Yes x
Yes x
See Individual Process
for Permit Requirement
See Individual Process
for Permit Requirement
Yes x
Yes x
1164
2327
1453
1453
1453
740
1453
1453
740
1453
1453
487
757
M'
W-TI ]
3716
2213
2213
2213
1155
2213
2213
1155
2213
2213
117
318
Yes
x
114
300
Yes
x
Yes
x
373
74
Yes
x
151
339
Yes
x
101
252
Yes
x
1889
130
Yes
x
Yes
x
312
80
Yes
x
Yes
x
368
550
Yes
x 660
576
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
Yes x
TABLE 1 (Continued)
SIC
IC
Industry or
Waste Process
Classification
Permit. No.
Required 1 2 3 4 5
12
Mean
SS
mg /l
Mean
BOD
mg /l
8011
081
Medical - Dental Office
See
Individual Process
8351
082
Nurseries
for
Permit Requirement
1311,5171
083
Oil Producers
Yes
Yes
x
111
084
Oil Refineries
Yes
x
Oils:
x
2992
085
Mfg. & Packaging
Yes
2911
086
Fuel & Heating
Yes
x
2992
087
Lubricating
Yes
x
2911
088
Mineral
YeS
x
2079
089
Olive
Yes
x
2911
090
Reclaimed
Yes
x
1453
2213
2992
091
Re- Refined
Yes
x
2076
092
Vegetable
Yes
x
2F
093
Paper Mfg.
Yes
x
1453
2213
2
094
Paint Mfg.
Yes
x
493
676
2b:)1
095
Paint Remover, Mfg.
Yes
x
1134
1310
Serv.
x
1134
1310
0000
096
Paint Spray Booths
Yes
2641
097
Paper Products Mfg.
Yes
x
1134
1310
2831
098
Pharmaceutical Prod.
Yes
x
493
676
Mfg.
x
3652
099
Phonograph Record
Yes
Mfg.
x
2753
100
Photo Engraving &
Yes
Etching
x
394
867
3494
101
Pipe Cutting &
Yes
Threading
x
3079
102
Plastics
Yes
Printing:
x
2751
103
Glass - Metal- Plastic
Yes
7333
104
Silkscreen
Yes
x
1134
1310
2751,52
105
Textile
Yes
x
1134
1310
2751,2791
106
Type- Setting
Yes
x
1134
1310
3743
107
Railroad Equip. Re-
Yes
x
x
1164
1262
pair & Mfg.
5
2, 1
108
Restaurants
Yes
x
429
1122
109
Rendering Plants
Yes
8059
110
Sanitariums
See
x
Individual Process
8211,49
111
Schools
for
Permit Requirement
See
Individual Process
5541
112
Service Stations
for
Yes
Permit Requirement
3731
113
Shipbuilding & Repair
Yes
x
1176
1952
4463,60
114
Ship Cleaning &
Yes
x
1164
1262
Washing
x
1164
1262
Steam Cleaning:
.538
0000
115
116
Auto
Commercial
Yes
x
1164
1262
0000
117
Industrial
Yes
Yes
x
1164
1262
7440.7000
1 IQ
e —_ _ _, _ — , ..
0'..; ._._ ..
--
x
1164
1267_
SIC
3713
7538
7542
"142
,99
i
NOTES
TABLE 1 (Continued)
Industry or
IC Waste Process
124 Truck & Trailer Mfg.
125 Truck Repair & Serv.
126 Truck Washing &
Steam Cleaning
127 Wax Mfg.
128 Water Treating &
Serv. Equip.
129 Wineries
199 Storm Drain or Other
Than Sewer Discharge
200 County Sewer /Exempt
from Surcharge Fees
201 City Sewer from
County Location
Permit
Required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Classification
No.
1 2 3 4 5 12
Mean
Mean
SS
BOD
mg /1
mg /1
x 1164
x 1164
x 1164
x 272
x
X
x
See Individual Process
for Permit Requirement
See Individual Process
for Permit Requirement
1. An Industrial Waste Permit is required for any discharge to other
than the sanitary sewer system.
2. An Industrial Waste Permit is not required for the following dis-
charge to the sanitary sewer system:
(a) Restaurants with seating capacity less than 150.
(b) Bleed off or blowdown from cooling towers, evaporation
condensors or other recirculating water devices with rated
capacity of 25 tons or less.
(c) Self- service laundries with washing machines of 20 pounds
maximum capacity, with further allowance that individual
self- service laundries may have a maximum of two machines
with maximum of 50 pound capacity.
(d) Discharges from establishments wherein the industrial
discharge is less than 200 gpd and pretreatment is not
required.
3. An Industrial Waste Permit is required for small animal hospitals
and kennels.
1262
1262
1262
122
SECTION 2. DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS:
A. All dischargers shall meet the following effluent limits
relative to physical and chemical characteristics established
pursuant to Section 7.24.020 of the E1 Segundo Municipal
Code. .However, the Director of Public Works may establish
individual requirements on wastewater characteristics for
each discharge after an evaluation of the proposed
discharge.*
CONSTITUENT VALUE
UNITS EXISTING SOURCES
Arsenic
MAXIMUM
Cadmium
mg /l
3
Chromium -total
mg /l
15
Copper
m9 /1
10
Lead
mg /l
15
Mercury
mg /l
5
Nickel
mg /l
Essentially None
Zinc
mg /l
12
Silver
mg /l
25
Cyanide -Total
mg /l
5
Cyanide -Free
mg /l
10
Oil and Greas -Total
mg /l
2
Dispersed
mg /l
Floatable
mg /l
600
Phenol
None Visible
Chlorinated
mg /l
**
Hydrocarbons
Selenium
mg /l
Essentially None
Dissolved Sulfides
mg /l
mg /l
**
PH Ranges
0.1
Temperatures
5.5 -11
140 °F
* Required as part of E1 Segundo's contractual obligation to
the City of Los Angeles.
** Values for Phenol and Selenium and other constituents not
shown, such as Fluoride, Boron, Aluminum, Iron, Tin, Cobalt,
etc., have not been established for general application.
They are not critical constituents at this time for existing
sources. The Board of Public Works of the City of Los
Angeles will impose such limits as it may find necessary to
insure compliance with treatment plant discharge limits and
more restrictive pretreatment standards for NEW sources
prescribed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The above limitations shall not apply where more restrictive
limitations are imposed by permit or National Categorical
Pretreatment Standards.
(1) The daily mass emission rate for each constituent shall
be calculated from the total waste flow occurring in
each specific day, and the maximum concentration limit.
The mass emission rate of the discharge during any 24-
hour period shall not exceed the product of the proposed
daily average discharge in million gallons per day,
maximum concentration limit, and a constant 8.34.
(2) The monthly mass emission rate for each constituent
shall be calculated from the total waste flow occurring
in each specific month, and the average concentration
limit or the maximum concentration limit, if average
concentration limit is not prescribed. The mass emis-
sion rate of the discharge during any month shall not
exceed the product of proposed monthly average discharge
in million gallons per month, average concentration
limit, or the maximum concentration limit, if average
concentration limit is not prescribed, and a constant
8.34.
C. The pH of wastes discharged shall.at all times be within the
range of 5.5 to 11.
D. The temperature of the wastes discharged shall not exceed
140 °F.
E. Radioactivity in the effluent shall not exceed the limits
specified in Title 17, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4, Group 3,
Article 5, Section 30287, of the California Administrative
Code.
F. In addition to those wastes described in Section 7.24.010 of
the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, discharge of the following
wastes into public sewer system is prohibited.
(1) Any solids or viscous substances of such size or in such
These ob;ectionable suostances include, but are not
limited to, asphalt, dead animals, offal, ashes, sand,
mud, straw, industrial process shavings, metal, glass,
rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, whole blood, bones,
hair, coffee grounds, egg shells, seafood shells,
flashings, entrails, paper dishes, paper cups, milk
containers, or other similar paper products either whole
or ground.
(2) Any water added for the purpose of diluting wastes which
would otherwise exceed applicable maximum concentration
limitations.
(3) Any non - biodegradable cutting Oil commonly called
soluble oil, which form persistent water emulsions.
(4) Any wastes with excessively high BOD, COD or decompo-
sable organic contents.
(5) Any strongly odorous waste or waste which can create
odors in receiving waters of sewerage system.
(6) Any excessive amounts of organic phosphorous type
compounds.
(7) Any excessive amounts of deionized water, steam conden-
sate or distilled water.
(8) Any waste containing substances that may precipitate,
solidify or become viscous at temperatures 50 °F and
- 100 °F.
(9) Any waste producing excessive discoloration of waste-
water or treatment plant effluent.
(10) Any blow -down or bleed -off water from cooling towers or
other evaporation coolers exceeding one -third of the
makeup water.
(11) Any single pass cooling water.
SECTION 3. GENERAL DISCHARGE PROVISIONS:
A. The industrial waste discharger shall provide, install and
operate a clarifier of 750 gallons capacity, or of a size
capable of providing a minimum thirty minute flow detention
time at the peak flow rate, whichever is larger, and at a
location prior to connection with the public sewer, unless it
is waived by the Director of Public works. Approval for the
size, type and location of clarifier shall be obtained prior
to installation by the Director of Public Works.
B. Sanitary wastes from rest rooms, lavatories, drinking
fountains, showers, etc., shall be segregated from the
process wastewaters, until necessary pretreatment and /or
clarification, flow, and quality monitory steps are
completed.
C. Cleansers utilized in wastes discharged into the public sewer
shall be limited to soap, similarly acting biodegradable
synthetic detergents, and /or sodium or potassium compounds of
phosphates, polyphosphates, silicates, sulfates, carbonate,
bicarbonate, or hydroxide. No organic solvents shall be
discharged into the public sewers.
D. A copy of the industrial waste discharge permit shall be
maintained at the facilty so as to be available at all times
to operating personnel.
E. Any change in the process or a change in volume of wastes
requires submission of a new industrial waste discharge
permit application and the issuance of a new permit from the
Director of Public Works before initiation of the proposed
change in the waste discharge.
F. In the event of any change in name, ownership, or control of
the company, the discharger shall notify the Director of
owner or operator of the existence of this permit by letter,
copy of which shall be forwarded to the Director of Public
Works, at least 30 days prior to such change.
G. The top of the pretreatment facilities, clarifier and
inspection chamber shall be at least one inch above the
ground level when provided in an unroofed area. Provisions
shall also be made to divert storm water away from the
pretreatment facilities, clarifier and inspection chambers.
H. If changes should occur in plumbing layout subsequent to the
issuance of an industrial waste permit, the discharger shall
submit as built plumbing plans of building showing clearly
the origin of wastewater, identifying the process creating
the wastewater, and listing accurately for each wastewater
discharge point the total daily flow in gallons and the peak
flow rate in gallons per minute including location and
details of pretreatment facilities, clarifier and its
connection to the public sewer system.
I. The discharger shall notify the Director of Public Works, by
telephone, immediately prior to start -up of the discharge,
and--obtain approval.
SECTION 4. STANDARD PROVISIONS:
A. Permits issued pursuant to Sections 7.20.010 and 7.24.060 of
the E1 Segundo Municipal Code do not authorize the commission
of any act causing injury to the property of another, nor
protect the discharger from his liabilities under federal,
state, or local law, nor guarantee the discharger a capacity
right in the receiving waters.
B. The discharge of any radiological, chemical, or biological
warfare agent or radiological waste is prohibited.
C. The discharger shall comply with applicable toxic and pre-
amendments thereto. -he discharger shall submit periodic
notices (over intervals not to exceed three months) of pro-
gress toward compliance with applicable toxic and pretreat-
ment standards developed pursuant to the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, or amendments thereto.
D. The discharger shall maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible any facility or control
system installed by the discharger to achieve compliance with
the permit requirements.
E. All wastes which are prohibited from discharging into public
sewers, including but not limited to chemical solutions,
acids, caustic wastes, solvents, oil and grease, screenings,
sludges, and other solids removed from liquid wastes, etc.,
shall be held in impervious containers and disposed of at a
legal point of disposal, and in accordance with the pro-
visions of Division 7.5 of the California Water Code. For
the purpose of this requirement, a legal point of disposal is
defined as one for which waste discharge requirements have
been prescribed by a Regional Water Quality Control Board,
and which is in full compliance therewith.
F. The discharger shall submit a quarterly industrial waste
hauler's report by the 15th day of the month following the
reporting quarter. If no wastes are hauled during the
reporting period, a statement to that effect shall be
submitted to the Director of Public Works.
G. If a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (including any
schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, or amendments thereto,
for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge
permit, the Director of Public 'Works shall revise or modify
the permit in accordance with such toxic effluent standard or
prohibition, and so notify the discharger.
H. In the event the discharger is unable to comply with any of
the conditions of industrial waste discharge permit due tot
(a) Breakdown of waste treatment equipment;
(b) accidents caused by human error or negligence; or
(c) other causes such as acts of nature,
the discharger shall notify the Director of Public Works, by
telephone, as soon as he or his agents have knowledge of the
incident, and confirm this notification in writing within two
weeks of the telephone notification. The written notifica-
tion shall include pertinent information explaining reasons
for the non - compliance, and shall indicate what steps were
taken to correct the problem, and the dates thereof, and what
steps are being taken to prevent the problem from recurring.
SECTION 5. SELF - MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM:
A. The Director of Public Works,.at his discretion, may require
the industrial waste discharge permit holder to implement a
self- monitoring and reporting program. The nature of
sampling and frequency of analysis and reporting will be
based on the size of discharge and type of industrial
operation.
B. The Director of Public Works, at his discretion, may also
require the discharger to install, use and maintain at his
expense adequate continous monitoring equipment or methods.
C. The discharger shall retain for a minimum period of three
years records of monitoring activity and results including
all original strip charts, calibration, and maintenance
records. The period of retention shall be extended during
D. Self monitoring reports shall be signed by a duly authorized
representative responsible for the overall operation, of the
facility from which discharge originates. In the case of a
partnership, by the general partner, in case of a sole
proprietorship, by the proprietor.
E. Each report shall contain the following declaration:
"I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
"Executed on the day of at
Signature
Title
SECTION 6. ANNUAL INSPECTION FEE. Every person granted
an industrial waste permit under Title 7 of the E1 Segundo
Municipal Code shall pay an annual fee to the City for inspection
and control pursuant to the following schedule:
Class
1
$ 55.00
Class
2
110.00
Class
3
165.00
Class
4
220.00
Class
5
275.00
Class
12
660.00
These classifications shall be based on the minimum number of
inspections per year which the Director of Public Works deter-
mines to be necessary for the proper enforcement of Title 7 of
the E1 Segundo Municipal Code.
SECTION 7. ANNUAL QUALITY SURCHARGE FEE. The City
Council hereby establishes the charge for each pound of suspended
solids as required by Section 7.20.130 of the E1 Segundo Munici-
pal Code at $0.056; and for each pound of biochemical oxygen
demand as required by Section 7.20.130 of said Code at $0.041.
SECTION 8. SEWER CONNECTION FEE. The City Council
i
SECTION 9. SEWER USE FEE. The City Council hereby
establishes the sewer use fee at:
West of Sepulveda:
Single Family and Duplex - 100 cu. ft. metered water x
$0.17
Multi- Dwelling Units, three or more units - 100 cu. ft.
metered water x $0.21
Industrial /Commercial - 100 cu. ft. metered water x
$0.28
Other - 100 cu. ft. metered water x $0.17
Measured Discharger - 100% x $0.46
East of Sepulveda:
Industrial/ Commercial - 100 cu, ft. metered water x
$0.04
Measured Discharger - 1008 x $0.10
The fees established by this Section 9 shall go into effect March
1, 1987.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book
of original resolutions of said city; and shall make a minute of
the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
proceedings of the City Council of said city, in the minutes of
the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of
January , 1987.
ATTES
City Clerk
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Ronald L. Hart, 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
resolution, being Resolution No. 3448 was duly passed and adopted
by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of
said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a
regular meeting of the said Council held on the 6th day of
January, 1987, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Anderson, Schuldt, West, and
Mayor Siadek
NOES: Councilman Jacobson
ABSENT: None
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY
this 13th day of January, 1987.
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 5, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Accept $4,417.69 donation from Marcellus L. Joslyn Foundation.
RECOMMENDED COMM-AMM:
Accept Donation.
The City is in receipt of a check from the Joslyn Foundation for $4,417.69. For the past several years the
Joslyn Foundation, which is being dissolved, has sent a donation at the end of each year to the Recreation
and Parks Department.
The Joslyn Foundation was responsible for providing funding for the Joslyn Center both in El Segundo and
other cities throughout California.
The only stipulation of this donation is that the money be spent only for equipment and improvements to the El
Segundo Joslyn Center.
A Xerox copy of check from the Joslyn Foundation.
P15CAL IMPACT: NONE
(Check one) Operating Budget: Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required - Yes No_
Date: November 27, 1995
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City Manager
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AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
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Request to 1eidend January 10, 1996 deadline date for RFP responses for the E911 System to February 13, 1996.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve extension of deadline.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
The Request for Proposal for the E911 System was released to potential bidders on November 10, 1995. Following
a proposer's conference on November 17, several vendors have formally requested an extension beyond the January
10, 1996 deadline for responses to the RFP. Among those making this request are three of the largest vendors,
Motorola, Ericsson and ElectroCom. These companies have indicated that due to the holidays, scheduled vacations
and slowdowns in general associated with this time of the year, they would be unable to prepare appropriate responses
to our request. Each has requested a minimum 30 -day extension.
DISCUSSION:
It is in the best interest of the City to receive responses from as many bidders as possible. Since three major vendors
have formally expressed their need for an extension to enable their best effort toward a response, it is requested that
amending section 2.1.9.2 of the Request for Proposal E911 System for the City of El Segundo changing the deadline
and delivery date to read " on or before February 13, 1996 at 1 PM (PST)" be approved.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
FISCAL IMPACT:
(Check one) Operating Budget: Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested: N/A
Project/Account Budget: N/A
ProjecUAccount Balance: Date:
Account Number: N/A
Project Phase:
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 5, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business - City Manager
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Oral progress report by Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc., regarding study for development of Traffic
Impact Mitigation Fee program.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Hear oral report.
2. Provide Staff with further direction.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
The Circulation Element of the City's General Plan includes a policy to require all new development to
mitigate project related traffic impacts on the City's circulation system and for the mitigation measures to
be paid by the developer (Policy C 3 -1.1). The General Plan also includes a policy to develop a citywide
traffic model for evaluating development related traffic impacts on the circulation system (Policy C 1 -1.1).
On April 4, 1995, the City Council approved an agreement with the consulting firm of Meyer, Mohaddes
Associates, Inc., to perform a study to evaluate the City's present circulation system, identify traffic impacts
of anticipated new development on the system and to develop a traffic impact mitigation fee program for
the City. At that time, Council directed Staff to bring the matter back for review prior to the formulation of
the final fee recommendations.
DISCUSSION:
Meyer, Mohaddes has completed review of traffic and development information provided by the Public
Works Department and the Department of Planning and Building Safety. They have also collected field data
concerning the present operation of the City's street system. Attached is a status report by Meyer,
Mohaddes discussing the progress made todate towards the development of recommendations for
establishing traffic mitigation fees for future development projects. The study has currently reached a stage
at which it is beneficial to receive input from the City Council regarding the assumptions used for
development of a baseline and the forecasting of growth prior to identifying future roadway improvements
and finalizing the development fee recommendations.
Mr. Gary Hamrick of Meyer, Mohaddes is present at the Council meeting to make an oral presentation of
the progress made thus far. In particular, he will be going over the assumptions utilized to establish a basis
for the traffic impact analysis. Staff recommends City Council hear the report and provide comments and
further direction to Staff and the consultant for continuation of the study and development of traffic impact
mitigation fee recommendations.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Status report by Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT APPLICABLE
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Budget:
Amount Requested:
Pr*cUAccount Budget:
PmiarHArrmlM Ralanc -
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
Traffic Engineering • Transportation Planning
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bellur Devaraj, City Engineer
City of El Segundo
FROM: Gary Hamrick, Principal
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates
RE: Status Report on Traffic Impact Fee Study
DATE: November 28, 1995 J95 -012
INTRODUCTION
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc. (MMA) will present an oral status report on the progress of the Impact
Fee Study at the December 5 City Council Meeting. This memorandum provides an overview of the
status of the Impact Fee Study to date and outlines the items to be presented at the meeting.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Impact Fee Study is being conducted to identify future land use changes and growth in the City,
identify transportation impacts associated with that growth, estimate the costs of physical improvements
and programs that will mitigate the transportation impacts, and identify appropriate development impact
fees. The ultimate product of the study will be a set of proposed development fees by land use type.
The proposed fees will be reviewed and amended as necessary by the City Council. The final goal of
the study is an adopted fee program which raises revenues to fund needed transportation system
improvements.
WORK TASKS IN PROGRESS
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates has completed, or is in the process of completing, the following tasks as
part of the Impact Fee Study:
Development Forecasts —City staff has conducted considerable research regarding potential
future land use changes and growth in the City. Anticipated land use changes are then used
to assess the level of traffic impact on the City's roadway system resulting from new vehicle
trips. The traffic analysis is broken down into two parts, including; 1) "Baseline" analysis
covering future traffic conditions due to growth that canno legally be included in the traffic
impact fee program, and 2) the "impact fee" analysis which covers all growth subject to the
fee program. The types of growth anticipated in El Segundo include the following;
900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90017 " Phone (213) 488 -0345 " Fax (213) 488 -9440
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1) Approved projects (part of "baseline" analysis, but not subject to fee)
2) Future occupancy of currently vacant commercial and industrial buildings (also part of
"baseline" analysis)
3) Recycling of older buildings to newer, more dense development. These types of parcels
are sometimes called "under - utilized" parcels (part of "impact fee" analysis)
4) Construction of buildings on currently vacant parcels (part of "impact fee" analysis)
The baseline analysis essentially covers land use change and growth over which the City has
no direct control at this time, including already approved projects and existing buildings.
Although it is not subject to the fee, to create a realistic analysis we must not exclude the
potential impacts of this growth.
The other types of growth, including development of vacant parcels and re- cycling of
buildings, will occur over a long -term time horizon. Clearly, not every vacant parcel or
recyclable building will develop in the neat 10 or 20 years. The impact fee must reflect a
realistic level of development. Therefore, an increment of 20 percent of the anticipated
impact fee land use growth is assumed. That is, we have assumed that 20 percent of the
potential development on vacant land and recyclable parcels will occur in the impact fee
planning horizon (year 2015) and that 80 percent will occur after 2015. This is explained
in more detail below.
Ylaffic Impact Fee "Zones " —At this time it has not been determined whether the
recommended impact fee will be one consistent city -wide fee, or whether a zonal fee
structure will be recommended based on location within the City. It may be desirable to
develop a fee structure based on relative level of development in different parts of the City.
For example, anticipated development is much higher is some areas of the City and therefore
the proportionate impacts will also be higher. In those areas a proportionately higher fee
may be recommended based on anticipated level of impact to the transportation system.
A geographical zone system has therefore been set up in order to analyze traffic impacts in
different parts of the City. All development activity has been assigned a specific zone
number, and traffic impacts and improvement costs will be evaluated based on zonal
location. Working with City staff and officials, we will review the results of the analysis
and jointly determine if a zonal fee is appropriate for El Segundo, or if a single fee structure
is best. Exhibit I illustrates the four traffic analysis zones. MMA will assist the City in
identifying the advantages and disadvantages of a zonal -based fee structure versus a single
citywide fee structure.
Pip Generation —MMA has estimated future increases in AM and PM peak hour vehicle
trips based on the land use changes described above. The Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation publication has been used as the source of the trip
generation rates. For each City land use zone type (C -2, M -1, MU, etc.), we have
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Bellur Devaraj
November 28, 1995
Page 3
developed hybrid trip generation estimates from the ITE rates. The rates were then applied
to the estimates of land use growth to obtain future increases in vehicle trips. One important
assumption is the reduction of trips to account for the Green Line. Based on a review of
similar studies in southern California and data obtained for the Green Line Shuttle Circulator
Study, a trip reduction of five percent is assumed for all parcels served by the Green Line
and Green Line Shuttle services. This includes all parcels east of Sepulveda Boulevard.
ftf%ic Model —A traffic analysis computer model has been built using the "TRAFFIX"
software program. The model includes a representation of the existing roadway system, a
series of key intersections and existing traffic flows through those intersections. Intersection
"Level of Service" (LOS) has been estimated for 1995 using the model. Level of service
is a description of traffic performance at intersections. The level of service concept is a
measure of average operating conditions at intersections during an hour. It is based on
average vehicle delay measurements and /or volume -to- capacity ratio. Levels range from A
to F with A representing excellent (free -flow) conditions and F representing extreme
congestion. Table 1 describes the level of service concept and the operating conditions
expected under each level of service for signalized intersections.
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
Existing (1995) Intersection Level of Service
The traffic model has been used to estimate existing level of service at 34 study intersections for the AM
and PM peak periods. The results of the intersection level of service analysis are presented in Table 2,
and summarized in Exhibit 2. The data in the table indicates the following:
During the AM peak period (7 to 9 AM), six out of 34 intersections operate at level of
service E or F (poor to very poor conditions), while 28 operate at LOS D or better,
indicating acceptable conditions. Thus, approximately 18 percent of the major intersections
in the City experience substandard operating conditions during the AM peak period.
During the PM peak period (4 to 6 PM), eight out of 34 intersections operate at level of
service E or F, while 26 operate at LOS D or better, indicating acceptable conditions. Thus,
approximately one - quarter of the major intersections in the City experience substandard
operating conditions during the PM peak period.
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Page 4
The intersections with the worst existing conditions include:
• Aviation Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard (PM LOS E)
• Aviation Boulevard/Rosecrans Avenue (AM and PM LOS F)
• Douglas Street/El Segundo Boulevard (PM LOS E)
• Sepulveda Boulevard/Imperial Highway (AM and PM LOS F)
• Sepulveda Boulevard /Maple Avenue (AM and PM LOS F)
• Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue (AM and PM LOS E)
• Sepulveda Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard (AM LOS E and PM LOS F)
• Sepulveda Boulevard/Rosecrans Avenue (AM and PM LOS F)
Forecast Land Use Growth
The following land use changes and growth are forecast:
Approved Projects (baseline) —There are a total of 10 approved projects, consisting of hotel,
office, housing, retail, R & D, warehouse, theater and restaurant uses. These projects are
not subject to the traffic impact fee since they already have their entitlements (except one for
which the development agreement subjects it to the future fee program).
Re- occupancy of Currently Vacant Buildings (baseline) —There are 75 buildings (41
commercial and 34 industrial) with vacant area, totaling 4.5 million square feet of vacant
area which could be occupied. This is not subject to the traffic impact fee since the existing
buildings were previously approved.
Recycling of Under - utilized Parcels (subject to impact fee) —There are a total of 119 parcels
with the potential for re -use. The net difference between current building area and potential
future (redeveloped) building area is what is analyzed. The potential net increase for those
199 parcels is 7.6 million square feet of building area, an average increase of approximately
64,000 square feet per recyclable parcel. Twenty percent of the net increase will be
assumed in the impact fee analysis. This represents the anticipated net new building area
on recyclable parcels by 2015.
Vacant Parcels (subject to impact fee) —There are 30 vacant parcels, with a potential building
area of 6.2 million square feet. Twenty percent of the development on all vacant parcels
(that are not approved projects) will be assumed in the impact fee analysis.
Forecast 7hp Generation
The following future increases in vehicle tripmaking are forecast based on the land use growth described
above:
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FORECAST VEHICLE TRIP INCREASES
Parediproject Type',
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
BASELINE ANALYSIS
Approved Projects
4,305
4,090
Re-occupancy of Currently Vacant Buildings
10,210
13,970
IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS
Recycling of Under- utiliwd Parcels
21,760
31,610
Vacant Parcels
15,700
23,140
Total Baseline Analysis Trips
14,515
18,060
Total Trips Subject to Impact Fee
7,490
10,950
Total New Trips (all parcels)
22,005
29,010
NEXT STEPS
The following tasks are to be completed next (with anticipated time - lines):
• Finalize traffic model, including forecast of future intersection operations with future vehicle
trip increases (analysis completed in December)
• Identify transportation system improvements and costs (December)
• Allocate costs to new development (January)
• Recommend Traffic Impact Fee structure (January)
• Draft report (January)
• Final report (schedule depends upon City review of draft report)
At the December 5 City Council meeting, I will summarize the information in this memorandum and
provide additional details regarding the traffic model, the development forecasts, the forecasts of future
traffic increases and the next steps in the process. I will continue to work closely with both the Public
Works and Planning Departments and will report back to the City Council upon completion of the next
major milestone, the draft Traffic Impact Fee Study Report. Please do not hesitate to call me with any
questions.
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TABLE 1
LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERPRETATION
A Excellent operation. All approaches to the intersection appear quite 0 -.59
open, turning movements are easily made, and nearly all drivers find
freedom of operation.
B Very good operation. Many drivers begin to feel somewhat restricted .60 -.60
within platoons of vehicles. This represents stable flow. An approach
to an intersection may occasionally be fully utilized and traffic queues
start to form.
C Good operation. Occasionally drivers may have to wait more than 60 .70 -.79
seconds, and back -ups may develop behind turning vehicles. Most
drivers feel somewhat restricted.
D Fair operation. Cars are sometimes required to wait more than 60 .80 -.89
seconds during short peaks. There are no long - standing traffic queues.
This level is typically associated with design practice for peak periods.
E Poor operation. Some long - standing vehicular queues develop on .90 -1.00
critical approaches to intersections. Delays may be up to several
minutes.
F Forced flow. Represents jammed conditions. Backups form locations Over 1.00
downstream or on the cross street may restrict or prevent movement of
vehicles out of the intersection approach lanes; therefore, volumes
carried are not predictable. Potential for stop and go type traffic flow.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 1985
and Interim Materials on Highway Capacity, NCHRP Circular 212, 1982.
TABLE
DUSTING INTERSECTION LEVELS OF SERVICE
Aviation Boulevard / Imperial Highway
0.55
A
0.81
D
Aviation Boulevard / 120th Street
0.72
C
0.65
B
Aviation Boulevard / El Segundo Boulevard
0.77
C
0.97
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Aviation Boulevard / 135th Street
0.75
C
0.63
B
Aviation Boulevard / Rosecrans Avenue
1.04
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1.03
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Douglas Street / Imperial Highway
0.48
A
0.66
B
Douglas Street / Mariposa Avenue
0.40
A
0.42
A
Douglas Street / El Segundo Boulevard
0.64
B
0.92
Douglas Street / Utah Avenue (1)
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B
(1)
A
Douglas Street / Rosecrans Avenue
0.48
A
0.72
C
Nash Street / Imperial Highway
0.61
B
0.39
A
Nash Street / Maple Avenue
0.53
A
0.34
A
Nash Street / Mariposa Avenue
0.41
A
0.42
A
Nash Street / Grand Avenue
0.54
A
0.36
A
Nash Street / El Segundo Boulevard
0.49
A
0.35
A
Nash Street / Rosecrans Avenue
0.43
A
0.48
A
Continental Boulevard / Mariposa Avenue
0.41
A
0.38
A
Continental Boulevard / Grand Avenue
0.33
A
0.31
A
Continental Boulevard / El Segundo Boulevard
0.39
A
0.41
A
Sepulveda Boulevard Imperial Highway
1.14
1.25
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Sepulveda Boulevard / M le Avenue
1.18
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1.75
Sepulveda Boulevard / Mariposa Avenue
0.89
D
0.81
D
Sepulveda Boulevard Grand Avenue
0.98
0.92
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Sepulveda Boulevard El Segundo Boulevard
0.91
1.00
Sepulveda Boulevard Hughes Way
0.86
D
0.89
D
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1.25
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California Street / Imperial Highway
0.60
A
0.52
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Center Street / Grand Avenue (2)
0.58
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TABLE 2
EXISTING INTERSECTION LEVELS OF SERVICE
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Main Street / Imperial Highway
N 0.74 C 0.72 C
Main Street / Mariposa Avenue 0.61 B 0.64 B
Main Street / Grand Avenue 0.43 A 0.53
Main Street / El Segundo Boulevard (2) 0.35 A 0.74 B
Vista Del Mar Boulevard / Grand Avenue 0.77 C 0.58 A
Notes:
1) Intersection has stop signs on one crass street - no VIC analysis possible
2) Intersection has stop signs on all approaches (all-way stop control)
General notes:
- Level of Service estimates based on traffic counts conducted in I
Some intersections are partially or wholly under the control of other
jurisdictions (Los Angeles, Caltrans), but are included in analysis since they
are important truffic control locations
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MICHAEL D. ROBBINS, Councilman
November 29, 1995
James Morrison
City Manager, City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 607 -2226 (voice), (310) 322 -7137 (fax)
Dear Mr Mprrisen, Jim
The following is an agenda item for the 7:00 PM open session City Council Meeting on
Tuesday, December 5, 1995:
(1) City payment of federally mandated foreign language translation costs for Municipal
Election ballot statements, and City payment for part of the English ballot statement
printing costs. (Fiscal impact: $4,900.00, assuming ten candidates running for five local
elected offices.)
RECOMMENDATION:
(1) The City of El Segundo shall pay the entire cost of Municipal Election ballot
statement translations into foreign languages required by federal law (Fiscal
impact: $220.00 per candidate);
(2) The City of El Segundo shall pay half of the English ballot statement printing
costs (Fiscal impact: one half equals $270 per candidate); and
(3) Discussion and possible action relating only to how much of the ballot statement
language translation and English printing costs will be paid by the City.
M
Michael D. Robbins
Councilman, City of El Segundo
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 -0989 093
Phone (310) 322 -4314 FAX (310) 322 -4314 Page 1 of 1
Council Report for 12/5/95 Councilman Robbins' New Business Item #1
(1) City payment of federally mandated foreign language translation costs for Municipal
Election ballot statements, and City payment for part of the English ballot statement
printing costs. (Fiscal impact: $4,900.00, assuming ten candidates running for five local
elected offices.)
RECOMMENDATION:
(1) The City of El Segundo shall pay the entire cost of Municipal Election ballot
statement translations into foreign languages required by federal law (Fiscal
impact: $220.00 per candidate);
(2) The City of El Segundo shall pay half of the English ballot statement printing
costs (Fiscal impact: one half equals $270 per candidate); and
(3) Discussion and possible action relating only to how much of the ballot statement
language translation and English printing costs will be paid by the City.
Background:
I contacted Martin & Chapman, the City's election consultant, to obtain additional
information regarding the law that requires that El Segundo Municipal Election candidate ballot
statements be translated into Spanish, and to determine if this was really a requirement. I was
given the following information:
An amendment to the Federal Voting Rights Act made prior to the 1994 El Segundo
Municipal Election requires that ballot statements be translated into each foreign language for
which one percent or more of the County's general population, including illegal aliens and
others not eligible to vote, speak that foreign language as their primary language, regardless
of whether or not they are registered to vote or are fluent and literate in English. An agreement
between the Los Angeles County Clerk, the U.S. Attorney General, and several minority
organizations relaxes the federal requirement to one that uses Census tracts rather than the
entire County of Los Angeles. Under the counting method and criteria in this agreement, the
number of Spanish speaking people counted for El Segundo is just above the one percent
threshold. Failure to comply with this federal mandate may result in both criminal and civil
penalties against City officials, including imprisonment.
The cost of this federal mandate is high and the benefit for voters in El Segundo and
many other cities is zero or negligible. The cost per voter who actually requested to read a
foreign language translation was in excess of $1,000 for all of the Municipal Elections held in
Los Angeles County in 1994. According to City Clerk Mortesen, there were no voter requests
in El Segundo to read Spanish translations of ballot statements for the April, 1994 Municipal
Election. Because this cost may be paid by the candidate, it artificially increases the cost of
candidates running for office, and has some counter - productive results.
Martin & Chapman informed me that it is legal for the City to use public funds to pay for
part or all of the ballot statement translation costs and part or all of the printing costs, and that
some cities pay all of the translation costs.
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