1998 DEC 15 CC PACKETAGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
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The Public can participate in the discussion of any item listed on the Agenda To facilitate your presentation, please place a
� check mark beside each item you would like to address on the Agenda provided by the City Clerk, preferably PRIOR to the
start of the meeting Any other item not listed on the Agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council maybe directly
addressed during Public Communications.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and give - Your name and address and the organization you
represent, if 'desired Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Managers
Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p in the prior Tuesday) The request must include a brief
general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk,
607 -2208 Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15,1998 - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember John Gaines
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of
another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council
Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law,
including the Brown Act (Government Code §54950, et sM ) 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 §54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring
with the City's Labor Negotiators as follows
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a))
I In the Matter of the Application of City of Los Angeles, OAH No L- 9604014
2 El Segundo v Kilroy, LASC Case No YC 031166
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956 9(b) -3- potential case (no further public
statement is required at this time), Imtation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956 9(c) -I- matters
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957 6) — None
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) — None
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
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AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
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The Public can participate in the discussion of any item listed on the Agenda To facilitate your presentation, please place a check
mark beside each item you would like to address on the Agenda provided by the City Clerk, preferably PRIOR to the start of the
meeting Any other item not listed on the Agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council may be directly addressed
during Public Communications
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and give Your name and address and the organization you
represent, if desired Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's
Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p in the prior Tuesday) The request must include a brief
general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes may be permitted during
meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes
in length
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Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15,1998 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4103
Next Ordinance # 1291
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Dennis Estill, El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Commendations to Chevron Products Company, El Segundo Refinery, Northrop - Grumman,
Military Aircraft Systems Division, Raytheon Sensors & Electric Systems, and Xerox
Corporation for their dedicated attention to implementing programs in waste reduction
(b) Commendation to Christopher H Low, El Segundo Boy Scout Troop 773, for achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout %�
(c) Proclamation and invitation to the community to visit and enjoy Candy Cane Lane from
December 12, 1998 through December 25, 1998
(d) Proclamation declaring the two week period prior to Christmas as the "Light Up the
Community" and commending the Tree Musketeers for volunteering to judge all participants
(e) Commendation to sponsors, supporters and volunteers for their unselfish community service
in keeping the tradition of the El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner and invitation to
those in the community who wish to participate in fellowship and share in some Christmas
Cheer at the El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner, at 100 p in, Christmas Day at the
Joslyn Center, Recreation Park
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and
employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a
misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
(a) Request by Chamber of Commerce to extend the Heritage Walk Stepping Stone Project to the
east and west sides of the 600 block of Main Street and the south side of the 300 block of
West El Segundo Boulevard
Recommendation — Discussion and possible action.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only
Recommendation - Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public Hearing on a proposed Development Agreement Amendment to increase the permitted
size of the proposed L A Kmgs /Lakers Sports Training and Recreation Facility previously
approved for Project Area 4 of the Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project The Amendment
would increase the size of the proposed facility by 15,000 square feet from 120,000 square
feet to 135,000 square feet (Environmental Assessment EA -467 and Development Agreement
98 -2) Address 555 North Nash Street Applicant L A Ice Venture Company, LLC (Ted
Recommendation —
1) Hold Public Hearing;
2) Discussion;
3) First Reading of Ordinance by title only; and /or,
4) Other possible action /direction.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
Proposed (Third quarter) amendments (unfinished item) to the Zoning Code for Signs; and, a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Assessment EA -419A and Zone Text
Amendment ZTA 97-3A, Third Quarter Amendments Applicant City of El Segundo
Recommendation —
1) Discussion;
2) Second Reading of Ordinance by title only; and,
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 1290 (Sign Code Amendments).
Implementation of the Downtown Task Force recommendations
Recommendation — Consider alternative actions and direct staff to identify the
appropriate budget including funding sources for consideration by the City Council on
January 5, 1999.
Proposed prohibition on non - retail and non - restaurant development within downtown El
Segundo
Recommendation - It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the
attached Proposed Ordinance No. _ entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ENACTING FOR A
PERIOD OF FORTY -FIVE DAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65858 A PROHIBITION ON NON - RETAIL AND NON - RESTAURANT
DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN EL SEGUNDO AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF."
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
El Segundo Senior Housing Board's 1999 Budget Proposal for Park Vista
Recommendation — The Senior Housing Board approved Community Housing
Management's 1999 Budget proposal and is recommending its approval to City Council.
Provide input and direction to the Planning Commission regarding a proposal to begin
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meetings at 6 00 PM instead of 7 00 PM Fiscal
impact None anticipated
Recommendation — Discussion and possible action /direction.
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 2253759- 2254041 in total amount of $1,062,713 39, and Wire Transfers in
the amount of $280,467 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; and wire transfers from
11/24/98 to 12/08/98.
City Council meeting minutes of December 1, 1998
Recommendation - Approval.
Authorize stop signs for
1) Northbound and southbound Virginia Street and Whiting Street at Holly Avenue
2) Eastbound and westbound Palm Avenue at Hillcrest Street (east intersection)
Recommendation — Adopt resolution.
10 Quarterly review reports of the City's Investment Policies and Transactions for the quarters
ended March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998 by Thomas, Bigbie and Smith
Recommendation — Receive and file reports.
11 Receipt of $4,417 69 donation from Marcellus L Joslyn Foundation No fiscal impact
Recommendation — Accept donation, deposited in to the Joslyn Donation Account 703-
200 -5206 -2601.
12 Acceptance of the replacement of water lines, 1997 -98 — Project No PW 97 -15 (final contract
amount = S274.269 37)
Recommendation —
1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $7,475.47.
2) Accept the work as complete.
3) Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the
County Recorder's Office.
13 Adoption of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF ITS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BENEFIT SERVICES CORPORATION AND THE
INTERNATIONAL CITY /COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT
CORPORATION
Recommendation — Adoption of the Resolution as submitted.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS -
14 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for off -site sale of beer, wine, and liquor (Type 21
- Off -Sale General) for New York Food Company, a full - service, off - premises, catering
company located at 2320 Alaska Avenue (ABC 98 -8) Applicant Jim Wharton - New York
Food Conmanv Fiscal Impact None
Recommendation - Determine that the public convenience or necessity would be served
by the issuance of the ABC license, thereby approving the license.
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15 New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for off -site sale of beer, wine, and liquor
(Type 21 - Off -Sale General) for an existing neighborhood market (currently named Good
Stop Market) located at 601 Virginia Street The market currently has a Type -20 license for
off -site sale of beer and wine (ABC 98 -9) Applicant /Buyer Tim Hovland Fiscal Impact
None
Recommendation - Determine whether the public convenience or necessity would be
served by the issuance of the ABC License, thereby approving or denying the License.
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember McDowell - NONE
Councilmember Gaines - NONE
Councilmember Wernick - NONE
- Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE
Mayor Gordon —
16 Request for variances from the Municipal Code
Recommendation — Approve request by Mr. S. Claus for a waiver of the permits
required for doing business within the City of El Segundo as follows:
1) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC
Section 20.74.040;
2) The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R
procedure (FAA should be contacted);
3) Waiver of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 8.02.010);
4) Waiver of the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 9.28.010) including 8.04.110
dealing with trespassing animals;
5) Grant a free business license for a non -profit organization (ESMC
5.04.050);
6) Waiver of the Pooper - Scooper regulations (ESMC 9.04.040);
7) Waiver of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESC
9.06.0110); and
8) Waiver of ESMC 16.04.060 (Driveway Permits Required) and 10.28.110
(Parking on Grades).
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have
received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer,
must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
MEMORIALS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Sec 54960, et seg ) 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 in , December 15, 1998 under "Closed
Session" (if needed)
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
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INTER - DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
DATE December 7, 1998
TO Mary Strenn
City Manager
FROM Bellur Devaral J j
City Engineer
SUBJECT Potential Conflict of Interest Items -
City Council Meeting of December 15, 1998
Is the project within 300 feet of a business or
property owned by a City Council member?
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Stop signs at Whiting Street and Holly Avenue
No
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Stop signs at Palm Avenue and Hlllcrest Street
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Stop signs at Virginia Street and Holly Avenue
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December 7, 1998
The Honorable Mayor Mike Gordon and Members of City Council
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo CA 90245
Re Heritage Walk Stepping Stone Project
Dear Mayor Gordon and Council Members
This is to request extension of the Heritage Walk Stepping Stone Project to the east and west sides of the
600 block of Main Street and the south side of the 300 block of West El Segundo Boulevard
There have been numerous requests from graduates of El Segundo High School to place stepping stones
in front of the lugh school This has been reviewed with the School Board and they have endorsed the
project If this request is granted, it would be our intent to fill the available space on the east side of the
600 block of Main Street before using the west side of the street
Chevron has considered a project to recognize faithful and long service of its employees by placing stones
in front of the refinery administration building. Although there has been no specific request by their
management to initiate this program as of this tune, it seems that this would be an appropriate time to seek
the Council approval in the event they should decide to proceed at some future date
The initial request was for the south side of the 100 block of West Franklin, the south side of the 100 block
of Grand Ave , the north side of the 100 block of West Holly, the east and west sides of the 100 through
500 blocks of Main, and the east and west sides of the 100 through 300 blocks of Franklin Street
This request to extend the project is made with the same conditions spelled out in the initial request
presented to the Council and approved on July 2, 1996
Respectfully,
W T Mason, President
Attachments (1) Letter from Bob Jensen, President of El Segundo Chamber dated June 21, 1996
requesting approval of the Heritage Walk Stepping Stone Path
(2) Copy of pertinent pages of minutes of City Council meeting on July 2, 1996
CAwpwinkotelstepstoa98a
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 427 MAIN STREET • EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245 • (310) 322 -1220 • FAX (310) 322 -6880
JUN 21 1996
C'ITY iAANAGER'S OFFICE
June 21, 1996
Honorable Mayor Sandy Jacobs
City Council Members
City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo CA 90245
Subject: Heritage Walk Stepping Stone Path
Dear Mayor Jacobs:
On behalf of the Downtown El Segundo Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, I am requesting placement on the July 2 City Council agenda for
consideration of the above item.
We would like the City Council to accept the 2,000 steps along Heritage Walk
as a gift from the residents of El Segundo. We further ask the City to take
responsibility for installing the stepping stones and for their maintenance and
liability in future years.
The Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for the costs of purchasing and
engraving them and for the coring of the sidewalk.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Bob Jensen
President
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 427 MAIN STREET • EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245 • (310) 322.1220 • FAX (310) 322.6880
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1996 - 7:00 P.M
CALLED TO ORDER at 7 00 p m by Mayor Jacobs
INVOCATION given by Rabbi Leon Kahane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pro Tern Wernick
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring the month of July as "PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH" in
the City of El Segundo, encouraging the citizens to enjoy the parks, use the programs
offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks, and the annual 4th of July
Celebration
Mayor ProTem Wernick presented the proclamation to Bill McCaverty
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs Present
Mayor ProTem Wernick - Present
Councilman Weston - Present
Councilwoman Fnedkin - Present
Councilman Gordon - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person,
30 minute limit total) Nine individuals addressed the City Council
George Wiley, Rockwell thanked the City for organization and dedication of Atwood Way
Patricia Brown, 531 Eucalyptus Drive commented on the setbacks established for the 25 foot
wide lots and 5 foot side yard setback requirements She requested the City Council adopt 2-
112 to 3 foot setbacks as was in previous code
Edward Ash commented on the 25 foot lot setback requirement, and requested the City Council
to reconsider.
Mike Wyant, Wyant and Associates, 533 Main Street commented on the Heritage Walk, and
first stage of the stepping stones on Heritage Walk
Diane Gould, 727 W Pine commented on the mural project and Heritage Walk stepping stone
Sally Mau, DESI discussed the community donations received to date for the mural project and
Heritage Walk.
Marcia Pummel, Chamber of Commerce read a letter from the Jewelry Source supporting the
Heritage Walk
Patty McCaverty, The Lantana Brigade commented on flower planting on Main Street a portion
of Heritage Walk
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Terry Cerrito, 210 W Acacia stated support of Heritage Walk stepping stone and total project
Note that many written communications and phone calls supporting the Heritage Walk project
were received
Request by Bob Jensen, President of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, for City
Council to accept 2,000 steps along Heritage Walk as a gift from the residents of El
Segundo and take responsibility for installing stepping stones and for their main- tenance
and liability in future years. The Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for the costs
of purchasing and engraving them and for the coring of the sidewalk
MOVED by Councilman Weston, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to approve
request provided that Public Works staff work out details with the Chamber so that there
will be no hard costs to the City and liability issues are addressed Should any hard
costs become involved with the stepping stones, then the item will be brought back to
the City Council MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda
by title only
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick, SECONDED by Councilwoman Fnedkin to
read all ordinances and resolutions on this agenda by title only MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Continued Public Hearing on FY 96/97 Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriations Limit,
Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended
Mayor Jacobs stated this was the time and placed hereto fixed for a continued
public hearing on FY 1996/97 operating budget and five -year capital
improvement plan and adoption of resolutions approving appropriations limit,
preliminary budget as amended, and capital improvement plan as amended
She asked if proper noticing of the continued public hearing was done in a timely
manner, City Clerk Mortesen stated continued public hearing was done by the
Planning and Building Safety Department continued public hearing notice was
posted by the City Clerk's Office, and no written communications had been
received by the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Jacobs opened the continued public hearing for comments. No one
wished to address the City Council
City Clerk budget Council consensus to transfer the recodif!cation item
from the City Clerk's budget; location to be determined.
City Manager MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick, SECONDED by Councilman
Gordon to move Account Number 6214 for $50,000 supplemental request to
Council budget MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 2/3:
AYES: Mayor ProTem Wernick and Councilman Gordon; NOES: Mayor
Jacobs, Councilman Weston and Councilwoman Friedkin
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 15 December 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Orders of Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Public Hearing on a proposed Development Agreement Amendment to increase the permitted size of the proposed
L A. Kings /Lakers Sports Training and Recreation Facility previously approved for Project Area 4 of the Grand Avenue
Corporate Center Project The Amendment would increase the size of the proposed facility by 15,000 square feet from
120,000 square feet to 135,000 square feet (Environmental Assessment EA -467 and Development Agreement 98 -2),
Address 555 North Nash Street. Applicant L A Ice Venture Company, LLC (Ted Fikre)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Hold Public Hearing,
2) Discussion,
3) First Reading of Ordinance, by title only, and /or,
4) Other possible action /direction
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
The proposed amendments consist of an increase of approximately 15,000 square feet in the size of the approved, but
yet to be constructed, Sports Training and Recreation Facility The original approval restricted the size of the overall
Facility to 120,000 square feet, and the size of the amenities including 1) the office space to 15,000 square feet, 2) the
snack bar to 1,500 square feet, 3) the restaurant to 3,000 square feet, and 4) the retail space to 4,000 square feet The
applicant is requesting approval to increase the size of the facility as follows
(Introduction and Background continued on next page)
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1 (adopted) Planning Commission Resolution No 2437 and 2438 (to be distributed separately)
2 (draft) Planning Commission Minutes, December 10, 1998 (to be distributed separately)
3 Planning Commission Staff Report, December 10, 1998
4 (draft) City Council Ordinance No
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ORIGINATED:
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Introduction and Background (continued)
Amen1 /Use
Avoroved Size
Pro Dosed Size
Net Increase
Administrative Team Offices
15,000
15,500
500
Snack Bar
1,500
1,500
0
Restaurant
3,000
3,000
0
Retail Space
4,000
7,000(l)
3,000
Two ice rinks, one basketball court,
private team areas and public areas
Balance of facility
(96,500)
108,000(2)
11,500
Total Sports Training and
Recreation Facility
120,000 sq ft
135,000 sq ft
15,000 sq ft
1) Of the 7,000 square foot retail space 4,000 square feet is allocated to a merchandise shop, 1,000 square feet to
merchandise storage and 2,000 square feet for other leased retail space
2) The individual size of the uses listed in this row were not restricted in the original Development Agreement
Increased floor area is specifically attributed to the team locker rooms and training areas and general public spaces
such as the lobby, circulation, public lockers, and viewing area No additional spectator seats are proposed
The increase will result in a Facility consisting of a total of approximately 135,000 square feet The proposed Facility
site is 5 5 acres and is a part of the 1 15 million (Plan A) or 732,892 (Plan B) square foot Grand Avenue Corporate
Center Project, previously approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council The Grand Avenue Corporate
Center project is a mixed -use development on approximately 23 acres of vacant land on the west side of Nash Street,
between Manposa Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard The proposed amendments will increase the Floor Area Ratio
(F A R ) on the subject site from 0 50 1 to 0 52 1
A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts was previously prepared and certified for the entire Grand
Avenue Corporate Center Project, inclusive of development of a Sports Training and Recreation Facility on the subject
site In staff's and the City Attorney's opinion, the proposed amendments do not involve substantial changes to the
previous project Therefore, pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (b) and the City's Local CEQA
Implementation Procedures (Resolution No 3805) Sections 5(6)(2)(111), and (4)(f), no further environmental review is
required
DISCUSSION:
This 1s the first amendment to Development Agreement No 98 -1. A more complete project description, analysis, and
background information, 1s included in the accompanying Planning Commission Staff Report and its attachments,
which were previously distributed to the City Council on 08 December 1998, and, are again included as an attachment
to this Report
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INTER - DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Meeting Date: Thursday, December 10, 1998
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Bret B Bernard, AICP, Director of Planning and Building Safety
THROUGH: Laurie B Jester, Senior Planner
STAFF
PLANNER: Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner '_'�•
SUBJECT:
Address: 555 North Nash Street
Applicant: L.A. Ice Venture Company, LLC (Ted Fikre)
REQUEST
The proposed amendments consist of an increase of approximately 15,000 square feet in the size of
the previously approved, but yet to be constructed, Sports Training and Recreation Facility. The
increase will result in a Facility consisting of a total of approximately 135,000 square feet The
proposed Facility site is 5 949 acres and is a part of the 1.15 million (Plan A) or 732,892 (Plan B)
square foot Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project, previously approved by the Planning Commission
and the City Council. The Grand Avenue Corporate Center project is a mixed -use development on
approximately 23 acres of vacant land on the west side of Nash Street, between Manposa Avenue and
El Segundo Boulevard. The proposed amendments will result in a slight increase from 0 501 to 0 52.1
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) for the subject site.
Development Agreement 98 -1 restricted construction of a Sports Training and Recreation Facility on
the subject site to a total of 120,000 square feet, and the size of the amenities within the facility
including. 1) the office space to 15,000 square feet, 2) the snack bar to 1,500 square feet, 3) the
restaurant to 3,000 square feet, and 4) the retail space to 4,000 square feet The applicant is
requesting approval to increase the size of the facility as follows-
Amenity/Use
Aooroved Size
Proposed Size
Net Increase
Administrative Team Offices
15,000
15,500
500
Snack Bar
1,500
1,500
0
Restaurant
31000
3,000
0
Retail Space
4,000
7,000(l)
3,000
Two ice rinks, one basketball court,
private team areas and public areas
Balance of facility
(96,500)
108,000(2)
11,500
IG.
EA -467. CUP 98 -8. PDS 98 -3. DA 98 -2
Total Sports Training and
120,000 sq ft.
135,000 sq ft
15,000 sq ft.
Recreation Facility
1) Of the 7,000 square foot retail space 4,000 square feet is allocated to a merchandise shop, 1,000 square feet
to merchandise storage and 2,000 square feet for other leased retail space
2) The individual size of the uses listed in this row were not restricted in the original Development Agreement
Increased floor area is specifically attributed to the team locker rooms and training areas and general public
spaces such as the lobby, circulation, public lockers, and viewing area. No additional spectator seats are
proposed.
No changes to the primary uses nor to the amenities will be made as a result of the requested increase,
although a separate Conditional Use Permit application has been submitted for a proposed
"Gameworks" Facility to occupy the additional 2,000 square feet of leased retail space This application
is currently incomplete and will be the subject of a subsequent, fully noticed public hearing
The table above indicates a distribution of the 15,000 square foot increase that is different than that
indicated in the Notice of Public Hearing, as the Notice reflected information provided in the
applications submitted to the City Later, the applicant clarified and corrected the information,
therefore, the table above provides accurate proposed size increases in relationship to the approved
Development Agreement Asa result of this clarification, the potential for impacts from the proposed
project are less than those originally anticipated by Staff when the Notice of the Hearing was prepared.
The site is designated in the City's General Plan and Zoning Code as Urban Mixed Use -North (MU -N)
The following current applications are proposed
1) Environmental Assessment (EA -467) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - A
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts was previously prepared and certified for the
entire Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project, inclusive of development of a Sports Training and
Recreation Facility on the subject site In Staff's opinion, the proposed amendments do not involve
substantial changes to the previous approvals. Therefore, pursuant to State and local CEQA
Guidelines Section no further environmental review is required
2) Development Agreement Amendment (DA 98 -2) — Amendment to DA 98 -1 to increase by
approximately 15,000 square feet the floor area allowed in Project Area 4 of the Grand Avenue
Corporate Center Project There are no other changes to the Development Agreement proposed
With the additional 15, 000 square feet the FAR for the site will be 0.52 1
3) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 98 -8) — Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 98 -2 to reflect
the increase in the size of the Sports Training and Recreation Facility from 120,000 square feet to
approximately 135,000 square feet No changes to the hours of operation of the Facility nor to its uses
are proposed
4) Parking Demand Study (PDS 98 -3) — Amendment to Parking Demand Study 98 -1 to analyze
the parking demand generated by the proposed increase in floor area
Actions on the Conditional Use Permit, parking demand study, and the environmental clearance
(CEQA) for these two applications are taken by the Planning Commission and action on the
Development Agreement and environmental clearance (CEQA) for the Development Agreement will
be taken by the City Council subsequent to the Commission's review and recommendation to the
Council
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The Planning Commission's recommendation on the subject Environmental Assessment and
Development Agreement application is scheduled to be heard at the December 15, 1998 City
Council meeting
The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions
Adopt Resolution No. 2437, approving Conditional Use Permit No 98 -8, Parking
Demand Study No. 98 -3, and Environmental Assessment 467 to allow the previously
approved Sports Training and Recreation Facility to be expanded by approximately
15,000 square feet, subject to additional conditions of approval, and accepting as
adequate the previously prepared and certified mitigated negative declaration for the
proposed expansion of the Sports Training and Recreation Facility
2 Adopt Resolution No. 2438 recommending that the City Council approve Development
Agreement No 98 -1 and Environmental Assessment No 467 amending the previously
approved Development Agreement and accepting as adequate the previously prepared
and certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed expansion of the Sports
Training and Recreation Facility
Said Resolutions will be distributed to the Planning Commission, under separate cover, prior to the
hearing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Site Specific Boundaries
The proposed project site is a 5.95 acre parcel located within the north half of the 23 -acre Grand
Avenue Corporate Center project The Grand Avenue Corporate Center project is located on the
west side of Nash Street, is bound by Marposa Avenue on the north and El Segundo Boulevard on
the south, and is bisected by Grand Avenue There are five project areas within the Grand Avenue
Corporate Center Project and in order to give the property owner flexibility, two conceptual plans
(Plan "A" and Plan "B ") were approved for each project area. The Sports Training and Recreation
Facility is Plan "B" of Project Area Four.
The subject site is bound by Project Area Three on the south, Project Area Five on the north, Nash
Street on the east and an existing business park to the west
An existing Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Green Line transit line runs overhead and parallel
to Nash Street in a north -south direction along the eastern property boundary Two elevated Green
Line stops are located on the southwest corner of Mariposa Avenue and Nash Street and at the
southeast corner of El Segundo Boulevard and Nash Street,
Current Site Conditions
The site is undeveloped, relatively level and devoid of significant vegetation Vegetation on -site is
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periodically cleared The site perimeter is enclosed by a six -foot high chain -link fence, with locked
gated aceess at various locations. Public sidewalks are established in the public right -of -way along
Nash Street Two easements are located on the project site, an air -right easement for the MTA
Green Line located along Nash Street, and a 10 -foot pedestrian easement from the western
boundary of the project site which will extend through the project site to accommodate adjacent
properties access to the Green Line stations Well access easements will be located within the
project site for use in monitoring the on -site methane levels
Surroundina Uses
Vacant portions of the Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project border the north and south property
lines of the subject site. Beyond the adjacent properties, existing uses in the vicinity include a
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works yard, City of El Segundo Fire Department
Station No. 2, and the Norwalk-El Segundo MTA Green Line. In addition, a non - operational, City -
owned Hydro Electric Power Facility is located within Fire Station No. 2. Business park uses are
located along the site's west border including landmarks such as Mattel offices and the Courtyard
Marriott Hotel . Other landmarks such as the LAX and Hughes Electronic Corporation further to the
north and south respectively, are also located within close proximity to the project site Properties
east of the subject site, across Nash Street are improved with two -story office and light industrial
facilities.
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Overall Development
Currently, there is development activity in three of the Grand Avenue Corporate Center project
areas Construction on the Infonet site (Project Area Two) began several months ago, and plans
have been submitted for the Hilton Garden Inn (Project Area Five) and for the development of the
subject Sports Training and Recreation Facility The applicant has expressed the desire to obtain
building permits in January or February 1999 for the Sports Training and Recreation Facility
Approval of the Sports Training and Recreation Facility plans, as submitted for plan check, are
subject to the Commission and Council approval of the subject amendments When the original
applications for development of the Grand Avenue Corporate Center project were submitted, the
project applicant indicated that subsequent development of the remaining Project Areas (Areas 1
and 3) will be built out as market demand provides to be feasible. The existing development
agreement is valid for eight (8) years from the date of original approval. The proposed amendments
to Project Area Four will not alter the term of the development agreement
The developers of the entire corporate center project have indicated that the center is intended to
attract small to moderate size company headquarters for its tenants. The hotel(s) will also provide
moderate amenities, emphasizing its attraction for potential tenants within the business - oriented,
mid -range hotel user, and be operational for a 24 -hour period, seven days a week. Hours of
operation for the office buildings will be from 7 A.M. to 5 P M , with structures vacated in the evening
Exceptions to this will be some service providers and research and development firms which may
work a 24 -hour day. The sport Training /Recreation Facility will also be open potentially 24 hours
a day, seven days a week It will be open for general admission from 7 00 A M to 10 P.M and by
reservation or for scheduled events between 10.00 P M and 7 00 A.M
Proiect Area 4 Development
Two conceptual plans are approved for the subject site, however, the subject amendment only
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applies to Conceptual Plan "B ", as described below
Conceptual Plan B — allows the construction of a one -story, plus a mezzanine, Sports Training and
Recreation Facility. The Facility is approved with 120,000 square feet resulting in a FAR of 0 50 1,
and includes 265 on -site surface parking spaces and 40 additional off -site parking spaces in the
adjacent parking structure The Sports Training and Recreation Facility will include two ice rinks
(one Olympic size rink and one National Hockey League (NHL) size rink), one full size basketball
court and an outdoor in -line skating rink The ice rinks will include bench seating to accommodate
approximately 500 spectators each. There will be limited spectator accommodations for the in -line
skating rink and none for the basketball court The Facility will be open to the public during all hours
of operation (except for the basketball court which is exclusively for use by professional teams)
Locker rooms and showers will also be provided In addition, Conceptual Plan B includes ancillary
retail and food services. Access will be provided from the southbound acceleration /deceleration
lanes on Nash Street Landscaping included around the budding perimeter will total about 5,600
square feet. Approximately 27,236 square feet of landscaping will be provided throughout the
vehicular use areas. At full occupancy, Project Area 4 employment under Conceptual Plan B is
projected to be about 50 to 100 full -time personnel Another 100 persons are anticipated to be
employed on a part-time basis
Site Features
No changes are proposed from the previously approved site features including the building design,
vehicular and pedestrian circulation, landscaping, lighting and signage Therefore, review of these
items is not necessary
DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS
The applicant has requested four discretionary approvals from the City of El Segundo as follows
1) Environmental Assessment (EA467) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - A
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts was previously prepared and certified for the
entire Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project, inclusive of development of a Sports Training and
Recreation Facility on the subject site In Staff's and the City Attorney's opinion, the proposed
amendments do not involve substantial changes to the previous project Therefore, pursuant to the
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (b), no further environmental review is required In addition,
according to the City's Local CEQA Implementation Procedures (Resolution 3805) Sections 5(B)(2)(ui),
and (4)(f) new commercial structures which do not exceed a floor area of 15,000 square feet may be
exempt from the requirements of CEQA if the Director of Planning and Budding Safety determines that
no substantial evidence exists that the project may have a significant effect of the environment The
Director has analyzed the project's potential to create environmental impacts and determined that,
based on new and previously gathered evidence, the proposed floor area increase will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
The Initial Study and the Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Grand Avenue Corporate
Center project examined several environmental topics in detail including project impacts related to air
quality, land use plans and policies, traffic /circulation /parking, and hazards Appropriate mitigation
measures and a Mitigation Monitoring Program were developed based on input from numerous sources
including all City Departments, other public agencies, and members of the public. No changes to the
mitigation monitoring program are necessary as a result of the proposed amendments. Nevertheless,
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a brief discussion of how the environmental issues addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration
relate to the proposed amendments follows.
Traffic
An analysis of the potential impacts from traffic volumes and parking demand for the increased
square footage was prepared by the applicant's traffic consultant, Crain and Associates, and
reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer, Jerry Crabill of Hartzog and Crabill The Trip Generation
and Parking Demand Studies prepared for the original Sports Training and Recreation Facility as
part of the Grand Avenue Corporate Center project (attached hereto as Exhibit "C ") served as the
basis for the traffic and parking demand analysis prepared for the subject amendment
Mr Crabill agrees with the applicant's conclusion that the very limited new traffic generation from
the expansion will not result in a substantive change in traffic volumes, nor in traffic related impacts
No traffic impacts are anticipated mainly because, these type of facilities generate trips based on
the components or uses provided within the Facility, rather than on the size of the Facility The
amenities provided within the subject facility are not changing as a result of the relatively small size
increase
Mitigation Measure 31, incorporated in the Mitigated Negative Declaration certified for the Grand
Avenue Corporate Center project, requires that an appropriate air quality /traffic mitigation package
be implemented in order to ensure that traffic- related impacts are reduced to less than significant
levels Furthermore, Condition No. 36 of the original Conditional Use Permit requires monitoring
of parking utilization at six month intervals
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation
No changes in pedestrian and bicycle circulation are required as a result of the proposed
amendments The negative declaration certified for the Grand Avenue Corporate Center project
included a mitigation measure (Mitigation Measure 34) requiring program and design features for
pedestrian and bicycle access (i e , pedestrian access to Green Line stations; bike racks and paths;
and showers for bicyclists and storage lockers) Mitigation Measure 34 also applies to the subject
site.
Rail, Air, and Water Traffic
Upon review and approval of the entire Grand Avenue Corporate Center project the City Council
determined that the project does not entail a significant generation of, or alteration to, rail lines,
water quality, air quality, traffic patterns and traffic volumes Likewise, Staff does not believe that the
proposed amendment will cause a significant generation of, or alteration to the same
In order to ensure that impacts to existing traffic patterns; traffic volumes; parking facilities; hazards
to pedestrian and bicycle traffic; and other vehicular or rail traffic are reduced to less than significant
levels, the project is subject to 63 Mitigation Measures requiring the development to be constructed
in accordance with the approved Development Agreement and Implementation Plan
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2) Development Agreement Amendment (DA 98 -2) - The subject Development Agreement
amends DA 98 -1, increasing by approximately 15,000 square feet the floor area allowed in Project Area
4 of the Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project. There are no other proposed changes to the
Development Agreement. With the additional 15, 000 square feet, the FAR approved for the site will
increase from 0.50:1 to 0.52 1. The actual language in the Development Agreement that will be
changed if this amendment is approved is found on page 26 of the attached copy of Development
Agreement No 98 -1 (Exhibit "F "). Specifically the following language changes
Exhibit B - Plan 'B" - Maximum Allowable Development Under CEQA Clearance
Project Area 4 135.000 1999 s.f Recreation /Sports Training
and Recreation Facility (includes 16;999 15.500
s.f of office space) with a 1,500 s f snack bar, a
3,000 s.f restaurant and a- 4,-999 7,000 s.f of
retail ate re space (4.000 s f merchandise sales
floor. 1.000 merchandise storage and 2.000 s f.
of other leased space)
As indicated above, the City Council will act on the Commission's recommendation on the Development
Agreement Amendment.
3) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 98 -8) - The new CUP is an amendment to Conditional Use
Permit 98 -2 reflecting the increase in the size of the Sports Training and Recreation Facility from
120,000 to approximately 135,000 square feet No changes to the hours of operation of the Facility
nor to its uses are proposed Staff recommends that Condition No 32 for the original Grand Avenue
Corporate Center, be modified to incorporate the Police Departments comments and recommendations
contained in the Memorandums dated November 10, and December 1, 1998 (Exhibit "G "). Said
memorandums further refine and provide more specific comments on public safety and security which
affect the following features of the development- 1) block walls, 2) lighting, 3) addressing, 4)
landscaping, 5) shipping /receiving dock area, 6) doors and hardware, 7) dumpster, 8) exterior ladders,
9) public telephones, 10) safes, 11) cash registers, 12) counter tops at cash registers and service
desks, 13) exterior stairwell enclosures, 14) security cameras, 15) exit doors, 16) professional team
area security, 17) public lockers, 18) alarms, and 19) security personnel Staff has discussed these
refinements to existing condition No. 32 with the applicant, and they have no objections.
In addition, two new updated standard conditions of approval are recommended as follows
Prior to approval of the budding plans, the applicant shall develop plans, which indicate
that the project is in substantial conformance with plans approved and on file with the
Department of Planning and Building Safety Any subsequent modification to the project
as approved shall be referred to the Director of Planning and Budding Safety for a
determination regarding the need for Planning Commission review of the proposed
modification
2. The applicant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the City, its elected
and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all
claims, actions, causes of action, proceedings, or suits which challenge or attack the
validity of the City's approval of Environmental Assessment EA -467, Development
Agreement 98 -2, Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -8 and Parking Demand Study 98 -3,
Amendment to Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project Area 4 (Plan B).
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The conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -2 (Exhibit "H ") remain in full effect and are
incorporated by reference in the conditions of approval for this Conditional Use Permit application with
the aforementioned changes
4) Parking Demand Study (PDS 98 -3) — The 120,000 square foot Facility, as approved by the
City Council, requires 265 on -site parking spaces and 40 additional off -site parking spaces (for
weekend and special event use). The applicant's traffic consultant, Crain and Associates studied the
impacts that the proposed floor area increase would have on parking demand
The applicant's consultant feels that the 305 parking spaces (including the off -site parking) already
required will be adequate to accommodate the expanded Facility because the additional floor area will
be distributed among uses for which parking demand levels are generally constant despite size
increases For example, 11,500 square feet of the increased floor area is allocated to the Lakers and
Kings private locker and training areas, the two ice rinks, the basketball court, and public access areas
including the lobby, circulation areas, public lockers and public viewing area According to the traffic
consultants, these types of facilities within a 10 to 20 percent size range typically generate the same
amount of traffic and, consequently, parking demand. Furthermore, despite the floor area increase,
the applicant has stated that the number of team members, trainers and administrative personnel will
remain relatively constant.
The remaining 3,500 square foot expansion will be allocated to a 2,000 square foot retail space
(potentially a "GameWorks" arcade which would require subsequent public review and Planning
Commission approval), the pro shop sales floor and merchandise storage area (1,000 additional
square feet) and the administrative offices (500 additional square feet). The retail areas are site -
oriented establishments ancillary to the primary ice and roller hockey use and, therefore, those areas
will cater to clients already at the Facility
With respect to the increase in the administrative offices, which are 500 square feet more than
permitted in the original Development Agreement, the applicant believes that additional parking spaces
will not be required since the administrative offices will typically be fully staffed during the week yet the
highest parking demand will be on Saturdays
The City's traffic consultant, Mr Jerry Grabill of Hartzog and Grabill, agrees with the applicant's
analysis Staff, therefore, recommends that the Commission not require additional parking spaces
FINDINGS
Conditional Use Permit Findings
Before a Conditional Use Permit may be granted, the Planning Commission shall find that
1. The location of the Sports Training /Recreation Facility is in accord with the objectives of the
Zoning Code and the purposes of the MU -N Zone The Property is currently vacant, so the
proposed development will further the goal of re -use of this site. The Sports Training and
Recreation Facility is accessible by existing streets and the MTA Green Line, and will be
serviced by existing infrastructure (e g sewers, utilities, storm drains). The MU -N Zone
seeks to promote a variety of mixed uses, such as office, retail and hotel uses The Project
entails those permitted -by -right uses and the Sports Training and Recreation Facility will be
compatible with those uses Similarly, the Sports Training and Recreation Facility will be
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compatible with the existing adjacent uses in this Zone, which consist of office, light industry
and certain public facilities Among other things, the Sports Training /Recreation Facility will
provide approximately 27,236 square feet of landscaping and will use building materials that
are of the type and color that are compatible with the surrounding uses
2 The Sports Training and Recreation Facility will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
or welfare, and will not be materially injurious to the nearby properties. All potential impacts
of the Sports Training and Recreation Facility and the Project have been analyzed in the
Initial Study and the MND, which have concluded that no aspect of the Project will cause a
significant environmental impact In addition, the proposed amendments to the project do
not involve substantive changes to the previous approvals Therefore, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (b), no further environmental review is necessary With respect
to nearby Properties, the Sports Training and Recreation Facility will be compatible with
those existing adjacent uses in this Zone, which consist of office, light industry and certain
public facilities. Among other things, the Sports Training and Recreation Facility will provide
approximately 27,236 square feet of landscaping and will use building materials that are of
the type and color that are compatible with the surrounding uses
3 The Sports Training and Recreation Facility will comply with the applicable provisions of
Chapter 20 74 of the Zoning Code, as more fully described in the conditions of approval
Parking Demand Study Findings
The Zoning Code contains the following provisions for Parking Demand Studies and Joint Use
Parking
Chapter 20.54 030 of the Zoning Code requires a Parking Demand Study for uses for which
the number of needed parking spaces is not specified in the Code Consequently, the Owner
has applied for PDS 98 -3 to amend PDS 98 -1 for the increase in the Sports Training and
Recreation Facility.
2 A supplemental Parking Demand Study has been prepared, which provided the required
information concerning the proposed increase in floor area Based on the Parking Demand
Study prepared for the entire Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project, 265 parking spaces
are needed on weekdays and 40 additional spaces are required on Saturday during the
peak use, for the Sports Training and Recreation Facility. The additional parking stalls may
be accommodated on Project Area #3. The subject amendment to the parking demand
study concludes that additional parking will not be generated in that no new amenities will
be provided and the size of the increase is less than 20 percent The City's Traffic Engineer
concurs with the applicant's finding that parking demand is generally constant for facilities
with the same amenities and within a 10 to 20 percent size range
3. Adequate parking will be provided on -site or on adjacent sites which are readily accessible
to the subject site via surface parking and parking structures to accommodate the proposed
increase in floor area
Development Agreement Findings
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The Planning Commission is requested to make its recommendation on the Development
Agreement in writing to the City Council. The recommendation shall include the Planning
Commission's determination related to the following findings
The project is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs
specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plan in that the amendment to DA
98 -1 allowing an approximate 15,000 square foot increase in the Sports Training and
Recreation Facility results in a FAR of 0.52 1, which is below the maximum permitted by the
General Plan for the subject site Furthermore, adequate parking is provided for the subject
expansion on -site and on the adjacent parcel
2 The project is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the
land use district in which the real property is located in that Sports Training and Recreation
facilities are compatible with the uses permitted in the Mixed Use — North Zoning district
3. The project is in conformity with the public convenience, general welfare and good land use
practice in that the proposed floor area increase will make the best use of the land area
available and a portion of the increase will be devoted to general public circulation, viewing
and locker areas within the Facility and thus further benefit the public convenience
4 The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare in that it is
consistent with the elements of the General Plan, the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
and is subject to review and approval by the City including on -site inspections during
construction, prior to occupancy, and parking review after occupancy
5 The proposed amendment to the previously approved project will not adversely affect the
orderly development of property or the preservation of property values in that it will benefit
and make feasible the previously approved project.
EXHIBITS
A draft Resolution No 2437 (to be delivered under separate cover)
B draft Resolution No 2438 (to be delivered under separate cover)
C. Applications
D Crain and Associates Traffic and Parking Study dated November 10, 1998
E. Harztog and Crabill traffic and parking review letter dated December 7, 1998
F Development Agreement No. 98 -1
G Inter - Departmental Comments
H Conditions of Approval of Conditional Use Permit No 98 -2
Site, Floor and Elevation Plans
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Prepared b
Emmanuel Ursu
Contract Planner
Reviewed by
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Laurie B,Jester
Senior Planner
Approv d a o for
Chris C eleden
Assistant City Attorney
and Budding Safety
City of El Segundo, and,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA 98 -2 FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GRAND AVENUE CORPORATE
CENTER, PROJECT AREA FOUR (PLAN B), AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -467 FOR PROPERTY
AT 555 NORTH NASH STREET AND ADOPTING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF. PETITIONED BY L.A. ICE
VENTURE COMPANY, LLC.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the project applicant, LA Ice Venture Company, LLC ( "Owner "), owns
certain real property, 5 95 acres in size, generally located along the west side of Nash Street south
of Manposa Avenue and north of Grand Avenue (the "Property "), in the City of El Segundo
( "City "), and,
WHEREAS, the Owner proposes to amend the previous approvals of the Development
Agreement (DA 98 -1) to allow an additional approximate 15,000 square feet for a total of 135,000
square feet on the property for a Sports Training and Recreation Facility ( "Project') withm the Grand
Avenue Corporate Center (GACC), and,
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Urban Mixed Use -North Zone ( "MU -N Zone ")
The MU -N Zone provides for development of a mixture of compatible commercial, office, research
and development, retail and hotel uses, and recreational facilities with approval of a conditional use
permit, and,
WHEREAS, in connection with development of the GACC, the GACC Owner submitted
applications for approval of Environmental Assessment No EA -430, Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No 52427 (Subdivision 98 -1), Conditional Use Permit No CUP 98 -2, Parking Demand Study No
98 -1, and Development Agreement No DA 98 -1, and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study for the GACC Project was prepared pursuant to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA "), Cal Public Resources Code
Section 21000 et sea The Initial Study demonstrated that the Project, with the implementation of
certain mitigation measures, would not cause any significant environmental impacts Accordingly,
a Mitigated Negative Declaration ( "MND ") encompassing all of the Project Approvals was prepared
As more particularly described in the MND, the Project will not cause any significant environmental
impacts given, among other things, its design and mitigation measures, and,
ORDINANCE NO
APPROVING DA -98 -2 -
AMENDMENT TO GRAND AVENUE
CORPORATE CENTER
LA ICE VENTURE CO
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WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent for the GACC Project to issue a MND was prepared on
March 3, 1998 The Notice of Preparation concerning the MND was posted by the Clerk for the
County of Los Angeles on March 4, 1998 The MND was submitted to the California Office of
Planning and Research on March 4, 1998 The MND, including the Initial Study, was circulated for
public review and comment on March 4, 1998 Copies of the MND were mailed to all potential
responsible agencies, trustee agencies, neighboring cities and interested parties Notice of the MND
was also mailed to all interested parties The 30 -day comment period for the MND ended on April
3, 1998, and,
WHEREAS, on March 26, and April 9 and 23, 1998, the City's Planning Commission
( "Commission ") held duly noticed public hearings to consider the GACC Project, including the
Development Agreement, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, and notice of
the hearings was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law, and,
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the GACC
Project, and,
WHEREAS, at said hearing the facts for the GACC Project as contained within the projects
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration documents, applications, Staff Reports, minutes,
and all other file documents, were established, and,
WHEREAS, on April 23, 1998, the Commission adopted Resolution Nos 2413 and 2416
recommending to the City Council approval of a Development Agreement and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impacts for the Development Agreement for the GACC Project, and,
WHEREAS, on April 21 and May 5, 1998, the City Council held duly noticed public
hearings to consider the GACC Project and the MND in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350
Main Street, and notice of the hearings was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law,
and,
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the GACC
Project, and,
WHEREAS, at said hearings the facts for the GACC as contained within the projects Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration documents, applications, Staff Reports, minutes, and all
other file documents, were established, and,
ORDINANCE NO
APPROVING DA -98 -2 -
AMENDMENT TO GRAND AVENUE
CORPORATE CENTER
LA ICE VENTURE CO
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WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment (EA -467), for the proposed additional approximate
15,000 square feet for the Sports Training and Recreational Facility Indicated that the proposed
amendments do not Involve substantial changes to the previous approvals and therefore, pursuant to
the CEQA Gmdehnes Section 15162 (b), no further environmental review is required In addition,
according to the City's Local CEQA Implementation Procedures (Resolution No 3805) Sections
5(13)(2)(ni), and (4)(f), new commercial structures which do not exceed a floor area of 15,000 square
feet may be exempt from the requirements of CEQA if the Director of Planning and Building Safety
determines that no substantial evidence exists that the project may have a significant effect on the
environment The Director has analyzed the project's potential to create environmental Impacts and
determined that, based on new and previously gathered evidence, the proposed floor area increase will
not have a significant effect on the environment, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application and supporting evidence
with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA
Guidelines and the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Resolution No 3805), and,
WHEREAS, on December 10, 1998, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law, a
duly advertised public hearing on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main
Street, and notice of the public hearing was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law, and
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2438 on December 10, 1998 recommending
approval of the proposed Amended Development Agreement, and,
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1998, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly
advertised public hearing on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, and
notice of the public hearing was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law, and,
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the findings
of Environmental Assessment EA -467 and Development Agreement Extension 98 -2, and,
WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established
The project site consists of 5 95 acres
The project consists of a Sports Traimng and Recreation Facility with approximately 135,000
square feet with a maximum floor area ratio of 0 52 1
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3 The subject proposal is covered by the following previous approvals and agreements
* Environmental Assessment EA -430, Subdivision 98 -1 for Vesting Tentative Map No
52427, Conditional Use Permit No 98 -2, Parking Demand Study No 98 -1 and
Development Agreement 98 -1, which were approved by Planning Commission
Resolution Nos 2413, 2414, 2415 and 2416, respectively, and City Council
Ordinance No 1287
* A Development Agreement (Instrument No 98- 1109405) was executed on June 30,
1998 pursuant to which the City granted the Developer the right to construct the project
in accordance with the rules, regulations, zoning, and official policies existing at the
time
4 The current Urban Mixed -Use North (MU -N) zoning for the site is consistent with the current
General Plan Land Use designation of the site for Urban Mixed -Use North The subject
proposal is consistent with the intent of the MU -N zoning designation by allowing for
commercial, office, retail, restaurant and recreational uses
5 The surrounding areas to the west, north, south and east are developed, or planned to be
developed, with office uses, research and development, restaurants, and hotels The properties
to the north, south, and east are zoned Mixed -Use North (MU -N), and to the west Corporate
Office (CO)
6 The project site is located within the northeast portion of the City of El Segundo, approximately
one quarter -mile west of the San Diego (I -405) Freeway and one mile south of the Glenn
Anderson (I -105) Freeway The Metro Green Line and a station at Manposa Avenue are
located adjacent to, and north of, the project site Local I unsdictions near the site include the
City of Los Angeles located north of Impenal Highway, the City of Manhattan Beach located
south of Rosecrans Avenue, and the City of Hawthorne located east of Aviation Boulevard
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that after considering the above referenced facts for
the subject project, the GACC Project Approvals and the information contained therein, the Initial
Study and the MND for the GACC, and the testimony and other evidence offered at the public
hearings, the City Council approves Development Agreement No 98 -2 (Amendment to D A 98 -1)
and makes the following findings in support thereof
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1. General Findings
(a) Reliance on Record Each and all of the findings and determinations contained
herein are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the
entire record relating to the Project The findings and determinations constitute the independent
findings and determinations of the Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by
substantial evidence in the record as a whole
(b) Nature of Findings Any finding made by the Council shall be deemed made,
regardless of where it appears in this document All of the language included in this document
constitutes findings by the Council, whether or not any particular sentence or clause includes a
statement to that effect The Council intends that these findings be considered as an integrated whole
and, whether or not any part of these findings fail to cross - reference or incorporate by reference any
other part of these findings, that any finding required or committed to be made by the Council with
respect to any particular subject matter of the Project shall be deemed to be made, if it appears in any
portion of these findings
(c) Limitations The Council's analysis and evaluation of the Project is based on the
best information currently available It is inevitable that in evaluating a Project that absolute and
perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the Project will not exist One of the major limitations
on analysis of the Project is the Council's lack of knowledge of future events In all instances, best
efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions Somewhat related to this are the limitations
on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues The
City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations
inherent in that framework
(d) Summaries of Information. All summanes of information in the findings to follow
are based on the evidence in the record The absence of any particular fact from any such summary
is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact
(e) Mitigation Measures. These findings are based on the various mitigation measures
which were required and adopted in the implementation of the GACC Project as recommended by
the HIND or identified by the MND as already having been incorporated into the Project
2. General Plan Consistency
(a) Economic Development Element - -The Project and the Development Agreement are
consistent with the goals and objectives of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan,
in particular Policies ED 1 -1 1, 12, 2 1 and 2 2, in at least the following ways
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(1) The Project will Improve the City's tax base by bringing commercial
development to a vacant parcel of property
(2) The Project will diversify and expand the City's economic base by
developing a mix of new commercial, retail, office and recreational activities on the Property
(3) The Project will contribute to the investment in the City's infrastructure by
contributing to traffic improvement projects in the vicinity of the Property and facilitating the
reclamation of water by installation of a connection to El Segundo Boulevard water line
(b) Land Use Element- -The Project and the Development Agreement are consistent with
the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element of the General Plan, in particular Policies LU4 -1 1,
12, 14, 3 1, 3 2, 3 5, 3 6, 4 3, 4 4, 4 6, 4 7, 4 8 and 7 -2 3, in at least the following ways
(1) The Property is zoned Urban Mixed Use - -North That zoning designation
provides for a mixture of compatible commercial, office, research and development, retail, restaurant
and hotel uses The Project entails many of these identified uses, such as office, retail, and
restaurant, and additionally recreational uses
(2) The Project will provide mixed uses, including commercial uses, in close
proximity to the MTA Green Line
(3) The close proximity of the Project to the MTA Green Line will encourage
employee utilization of the MTA Green Line, thereby providing a viable alternative to commuting
by automobile
(4) Landscaping shall be provided throughout the Project, which shall be
maintained by automated imgation systems
(5) The Project shall meet all applicable seismic safety standards, as well as all
applicable noise, air quality, and other environmental regulations
(6) The Project provides pedestrian links in the appropriate areas
(7) The Project's utilities shall be placed underground
(8) The Project shall not Impact the quality or adequacy of the City's various
public services, such as police, fire and library services
(9) The Project shall promote a stable tax base for the City through commercial
uses
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(c) Circulation Element- -The Project and the Development Agreement are consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Circulation Element of the General Plan, in particular Policies
Cl -1 8, 1 13, 3 2, 2 -1 1, 14, 1 7, 2 2, 3 3 and 5 1, in at least the following ways
(1) The Project will mitigate project- related transportation Impacts to below the
level of significance
(2) The Project will provide the necessary amount of parking by on and off -site
means
(3) The Project will comply with any applicable regulations regarding
preferential parking areas and/or promotion of ride share
(4) The Project will provide pedestrian and bicycle access to the site
(5) The Project will promote and enhance the use of the MTA Green Line
(6) The Project will implement the appropriate measures from the City's
Transportation Demand Management policy, such as rideshanng, carpooling and preferential
parking
(7) The Project will provide access to emergency vehicles
(d) Open Space and Recreation Element - -The Project and the Development
Agreement are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Open Space and Recreation Element
of the General Plan, in particular Policies OS 1 -2 3, 2 5, 2 8 and 5 2, in at least the following ways
(1) The Project will provide various on -site recreational facilities, such as a
sports training /recreational facility open to public and private uses
(2) The Project will provide open space areas, landscaping and street trees
(e) Conservation Element- -The Project and the Development Agreement are consistent
with the Conservation Element of the General Plan, in particular Policies CN2 -5, 2 -7and 2 -12, in
at least the following ways
(1) All landscape areas will be serviced by an automatic irrigation system that
uses recycled water
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(2) Reclaimed water shall be provided for landscaping uses by Installation of a
connection to the El Segundo Boulevard water line Through the use of appropriate landscaping and
setbacks, the Project shall reflect and be consistent with the existing quality of the neighborhood
at the Property
(3) No existing landscaped area will be lost since there Is no such areas presently
(4) The Property does not contain any rare or endangered plant or animal species
(f) Noise Element
The Project and the Development Agreement are consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Noise Element of the General Plan In at least the following ways
(1) The Project will mitigate all potential noise Impacts and thereby meet the
City's Noise Ordinance Standards
(g) Air Quality Element
The Project and the Development Agreement are consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Air Quality Element of the General Plan, in particular Policies AQ3 -1 1, 12, 12-12
and 13, in at least the following ways
(1) The Project will mitigate air quality Impacts to a level of insignificance by
Implementing various traffic mitigation measures and complying with applicable rules by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (e g, Rule 403)
(2) The Project will incorporate energy conservation measures, including motion
sensitive light activation switches and applicable State energy conservation measures
3. Zoning Consistency
(a) The Property is zoned Urban Mixed Use - -North This zoning designation provides
for a mixture of compatible commercial, office, research and development, retail, restaurant, and
hotel uses The Project entails many of these identified uses, such as office, retail, restaurant, and
additionally recreational uses
(b) The MU -N Zone permits the above referenced range of uses at a maximum floor ratio
(FAR) of 1 1 30 The Project FAR Is consistent with the maximum allowed ratios provided by
zoning, at 0 52 1 FAR
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4. Findings Required For Development Agreements
(a) The Development Agreement is entered Into pursuant to City Council Resolution No
3268 and California Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869 5
(b) In accordance with that law, the Development Agreement identifies (1) the permitted
uses as set forth in the amendment, and (2) the statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and official
policies governing zoning, development, density, permitted uses, growth management,
environmental consideration and design criteria applicable to the Project as set forth in and,
incorporated by reference in Ordinance No 1287
(c) Further in compliance with the above referenced law, the original Development
Agreement adopted by Ordinance 1287, and incorporated herein by reference, contains the following
provisions
Periodic review at least every twelve (12) months as set forth in paragraph 10
A demonstration of good faith compliance upon review as set forth in
paragraph 10
A fixed duration for the development agreement as set forth in paragraph 13
The maximum size of the proposed buildings as set forth in paragraph 6 and
Exhibit B
Conditions, terms and restrictions concerning subsequent discretionary
actions as set forth in paragraph 8
Time when construction shall commence as set forth in paragraph 6
Time when construction shall be completed as set forth in paragraph 6
(d) The benefits that will accrue to the people of the City from the adoption of the
Development Agreement include the following
(1) Development of a property that is currently vacant and unused
(2) Increasing and further stabilizing the City's tax base through development of
new commercial businesses
Plan
(3) Increase in employment opportunities for the City's citizenry
(4) Development of a project that will increase the use of the MTA Green Line
(5) Development of a project that Is consistent with the elements of the General
3S
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(6) Development of a project that will not cause any significant environmental
Impacts
(7) The Development Agreement will eliminate uncertainty in planning and
provides for the orderly development of the Property
(e) The project Is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs
specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plan in that the amendment to DA 98 -1
allowing an approximate 15,000 square foot Increase in the Sports Training and Recreation Facility
results in a FAR of 0 52 1, which is below the maximum permitted by the General Plan for the
subject site Furthermore, adequate parking is provided for the subject expansion on -site and on the
adjacent parcel
(f) The project is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed
for, the land use district In which the real property is located in that Sports Training and Recreation
facilities are compatible with the uses permitted in the Mixed Use — North Zoning district
(g) The project is in conformity with the public convenience, general welfare and good
land use practice in that the proposed floor area increase will make the best use of the land area
available and a portion of the increase will be devoted to general public circulation, viewing and
locker areas within the Facility and thus further benefit the public convenience
(h) The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare in that
It is consistent with the elements of the General Plan, the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and
is subject to review and approval by the City including on -site Inspections during construction, prior
to occupancy, and parking review after occupancy
(1) The proposed amendment to the previously approved project will not adversely affect
the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values in that it will benefit and
make feasible the previously approved project
5. Findings Required Under CEQA
(a) Approval of a development agreement Is typically subject to the requirements of
CEQA In connection with, and as a basis for the City Council approval of the original Development
Agreement, Ordinance No 1287, the Council adopted the CEQA Findings detailed in Resolution
No 4063, In which the MND was adopted, which incorporated those Findings herein as though they
were set forth in full
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(b) An Environmental Assessment (EA -467), for the proposed additional approximate
15,000 square feet for the Sports Training and Recreational Facility indicated that the proposed
amendments do not Involve substantial changes to the previous approvals and therefore, pursuant to
the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (b), no further environmental review is required In addition,
according to the City's Local CEQA Implementation Procedures (Resolution No 3805) Sections
5(B)(2)(111), and (4)(f), new commercial structures which do not exceed a floor area of 15,000 square
feet may be exempt from the requirements of CEQA if the Director of Planning and Building Safety
determines that no substantial evidence exists that the project may have a significant effect on the
environment The Director has analyzed the project's potential to create environmental Impacts and
determined that, based on new and previously gathered evidence, the proposed floor area increase will
not have a significant effect on the environment
(c) That when considering the whole record, there is no evidence that the project will have
the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends,
because the project is in a built -out urban environment, and
(d) That the City Council authonzes and directs the Director of Planning and Building
Safety to file with the appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and de mimmis finding
pursuant to AB 3158 and the California Code of Regulations Within ten (10) days of the approval of
the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts, the applicant shall submit to the City of El
Segundo a fee of $25 00 required by the County of Los Angeles for the filing of this certificate along
with the required Notice of Determination As approved in AB 3158, the statutory requirements of
CEQA will not be met and no vesting shall occur until this condition is met and the required notices
and fees are filed with the County
WHEREAS, Mayor Mike Gordon and Councilwoman Nancy Wemick do abstain from and
did not participate in the deliberations and decision on the subject Development Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Council approves
Development Agreement No DA 98 -2, subject to the following conditions
1 Prior to approval of the building plans, the applicant shall develop plans, which
Indicate that the project is in substantial conformance with plans approved and on file with the
Department of Planning and Building Safety Any subsequent modification to the project as
approved shall be referred to the Director of Planning and Building Safety for a determmation
regarding the need for Planning Commission review of the proposed modification
2 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit an overall
Security and Crime Prevention Plan, including a complete exterior lighting plan and photometric
study, to the Police Department for review and approval, which shall address, but not be limited to,
as indicated in the preliminary Police Department memorandums dated February 24, November 10
and December 1, 1998, the following
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a Monument and directional signs,
b Addressing,
c Lighting,
d Telephones,
e Landscaping,
f Trash dumpsters (Including space for recyclable materials),
g Security cameras and alarms,
h Fences, walls,
I Security doors and hardware,
J Office,
k Outdoor, In -line skating facility,
1 On -site security personnel,
m Parking,
n Secured parking and general security for professional athletes and team areas,
o Cash management system, Including safes, and cash registers,
P Public locker rooms,
q Exterior stairwell enclosures,
r Exterior ladders,
s Exit doors,
It Shipping/Receiving dock area, and
u Smooth surface front desk, cash register and service counter materials
All Security and Crime Prevention Plan measures shall be installed per the approved plans or shall
be operational prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the applicable main building
3 The applicant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the City, Its elected
and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, actions,
causes of action, proceedings, or suits which challenge or attack the validity of the City's approval of
Environmental Assessment EA -467 and Development Agreement 98 -2, Amendment to Grand Avenue
Corporate Center Project Area 4 (Plan B)
This ordinance shall become effective at midnight on the thirtieth (30) day from and after the
final passage and adoption hereof
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 note 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
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1999
Mike Gordon, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, Callforma, do hereby certify that the whole
number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Ordinance No
was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 15'h day of
December, 1998, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by
the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
day of 1999, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following
vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Mark D Hensley, City Attorney
4 V.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 15 December 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Continued Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Proposed (Third quarter) amendments (unfinished item) to the Zoning Code for Signs, and, a Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental
Assessment EA -419A and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -3A, Third Quarter Amendments Applicant City of El
Segundo
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Discussion,
2) Second Reading of Ordinance by title only, and,
3) Adopt Ordinance No 1290 (Sign Code Amendments)
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On November 18 and December 2, 1997, January 3, 6, 20, February 3, 17, March 3, and 17, April 21, June 16, August
18, September 18, November 3 and 4, and December 1, 1998, the City Council held Continued Public Hearings on
the above referenced Amendments On December 1, the Council discussed Signs and Introduced Ordinance No
1290, approving Amendments to the Sign Code This is the second reading and final Adoption of the Ordinance
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
draft Ordinance No 1290
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY: — r� Date
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ORDINANCE NO. 1290
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. EA -419A AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 97-
3A, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 (PEACE, SAFETY,
AND MORALS), AND TITLE 20 (ZONING CODE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE. PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo adopted a General Plan for the years
1992-2010, and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo certified an Environmental Impact
Report as a complete and adequate document in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in
the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act and adopted a Statement of Overriding Consideration, and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1993, the City Council did, pursuant to law, adopt a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impacts for the amendments to Title 19 (Subdivisions) and Title 20 (The
Zoning Code) and a new Zoning Map, finding that there were no environmental impacts associated with
the amendments that were not analyzed in the Master Environmental Impact Report certified by the City
Council for the General Plan on December 1, 1992, and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1993, the City Council did, pursuant to law, adopt Ordinance No
1212 adopting a new Title 19 (Subdivisions) and Title 20 (The Zoning Code) and a new Zoning Map, and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1996, the City Council considered and initiated a Quarterly Zoning
Code (text and map) Amendment program similar to the Quarterly General Plan Amendment program
already in place, and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 1996, the City Council approved a list of proposed future General
Plan Amendments, Zone Text Amendments and Zone Changes and directed Staff and the Planning
Commission to initiate processing the proposed amendments, and
WHEREAS, the City may amend all or part of an adopted General Plan to promote the public
interest up to four times during any calendar year pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -3A is the third amendment processed and
proposed for 1997, and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 24, August 14, 28, September 11, 25, and October 9, 1997, the Planning
Commission did conduct, pursuant to law, duly advertised public hearings on revisions to the General
Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Code, and Local Coastal Program, and notice was given in the time, form
and manner prescribed by law, and the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2402 on October 9,
1998 recommending approval of the proposed amendments and
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WHEREAS, on January 3, 1998, the Planning Commission and City Council did hold, pursuant
to law, a duly advertised public bus tour /workshop on revisions to the General Plan, Municipal Code,
Zoning Code, and Local Coastal Program, and notice was given in the time, form and manner prescribed
by law and the joint workshop was continued until January 6, 1998, and
WHEREAS, on November 18, and December 2, 1997, January 3, 6, 20, February 3, 17, March 3,
and 17, April 21, June 16, August 18, September 18, October 20, November 3, 4, and December 1, 1998,
the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised public hearing on revisions to the General
Plan, Municipal Code, and Zoning Code, and notice was given in the time, form and manner prescribed
by law, and
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons to present testimony or documentary evidence
for or against EA -419A and ZTA 97 -3A, the revisions to the Municipal Code and Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established
The purpose of the revisions to the Municipal Code and Zoning Code are to refine and make
appropriate adjustments to the development standards and other zoning and land use requirements
in order to address concerns raised by the community about the future development of the City in
furtherance of the general welfare of the City
State law requires that zoning be made consistent with the General Plan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that after consideration of the above facts and study
of proposed Environmental Assessment EA -419A, and ZTA 97 -3A the City Council finds as follows
GENERALPLAN
The proposed Municipal Code and Zoning Code Amendments are consistent with the 1992
General Plan
The proposed General Plan Amendments under GPA 97 -3A are not adopted by the City
ZONING CODE
The purpose of the revisions to the Zoning Code are to refine and make appropriate adjustments
to the development standards and other zoning requirements in order to address concerns raised
by the community about the future development of the City in furtherance of the general welfare
of the City
The proposed Municipal Code and Zoning Code Amendments are consistent with the existing
Zoning Code
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The Draft Initial Study was made available to all local and affected agencies and for public
review and comment in the time and manner prescribed by law The Initial Study concluded that
the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), and,
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That when considering the whole record, there is no evidence that the project will have the
potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends,
because the project is in a built -out urban environment, and,
That the City Council directs the Director of Planning and Building Safety to file with the
appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and de mmimus finding pursuant to AB 3158
and the California Code of Regulations Within ten (10) days of the approval of the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impacts, the applicant shall submit to the City of El Segundo a fee
of $25 00 required by the County of Los Angeles for the filing of this certificate along with the
required Notice of Determination As approved in AB 3158, the statutory requirements of CEQA
will not be met and no vesting shall occur until this condition is met and the required notices and
fees are filed with the County
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT the City Council approves EA-
419A and ZTA 97 -3A, and adopts changes to the El Segundo Municipal Code as follows
SECTION 1 9 54 020 (m) shall be deleted from Chapter 9 54, Title 9, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code in its entirety
SECTION 2. Section 20 08 723 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows
20 08 723 SIGN, ABANDONED
"Sign, Abandoned" means any sign which was lawfully erected, but whose use has
ceased or whose structure has been abandoned by the owner thereof for a period of one
year A lawfully erected sign structure for a vacant property or building which is actively
available for lease shall not be considered abandoned after one year, unless the Director
of Planning and Building Safety determines the sign is a public nuisance, pursuant to
Section 20 60 040
SECTION 3. Section 20 08 728 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows
20 08 728 SIGN, ANNOUNCEMENT,
"Sign, Announcement" means a temporary sign intended to direct attention to, or
advertise a future development, tenant, or business on a property
SECTION 4. Section 20 08 740 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows
20 08 740 SIGN, BILLBOARDS
"Billboards" mean any sign erected for the purpose of advertising a product, event,
business, person, or subject not located on the premises on which the sign is located and
containing a surface or display area of 500 square feet or more
SECTION 5. Section 20 08 765 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows
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20 08 765 SIGN, GROUND
"Ground sign" means a type of sign which is supported by one or more uprights, poles
or braces in or upon the ground other than a fin sign or pole sign, as defined by this code
SECTION 6. Section 20 08 777 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows
20 08 777 SIGN, NONCONFORMING
"Sign, Nonconforming" means a sign which complied with all applicable regulations at
the time it was installed, but which now is in conflict with the provision of this chapter
SECTION 7. Chapter 20 60 of Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows
20.60
SIGNS
Sections
20 60 010
PURPOSE
20 60 020
APPLICABILITY
20 60 030
PERMITS REQUIRED
20 60 040
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
20 60 050
SIGN PLAN
20 60 060
GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES
20 60 070
SIGN ADJUSTMENT
20 60 080
SIGNS IN NON - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
20 60 090
SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
2060 100
SIGNS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION
2060 110
PROHIBITED SIGNS
2060 120
SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY
2060 130
NONCONFORMING SIGNS
2060 140
INVENTORY OF ILLEGAL AND ABANDONED SIGNS
2060 150
ABATEMENT OF ILLEGAL AND ABANDONED SIGNS-
2060010 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of
communication in the City, maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the
City's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; encourage signs
which are integrated with and harmonious in size, design, style, material, and appearance
to the buildings and sites which they occupy and surround, improve pedestrian and traffic
safety, minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private
property, and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions
This Chapter is adopted under the zoning authority of the City in furtherance of the more
general goals set forth in the General Plan
20 60 020 APPLICABILITY
A sign may only be erected and maintained, in conformance with the requirements of this
Chapter
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The effect of this Chapter is
A To establish a permit system to allow a variety of types of signs in commercial
and industrial zones, and a limited variety of signs in other Zones, subject to the
standards and the permit procedures of this Chapter,
B To prohibit all signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter, and,
C To ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech is protected
20 60 030 PERMITS REQUIRED
A The property owner shall secure a sign permit prior to the erection or
modification of any sign which requires a permit under the provision of this
Chapter
B Signs in the public right -of -way shall be erected in accordance with Section
2060 120
C No sign permit shall be issued for any sign unless such sign is consistent with the
requirements of this Chapter and with the -Sign Plan in effect for the property
20 60 040 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
A All signs shall comply with applicable provisions of the latest adopted Uniform
Building Code, the National Electrical Code, and Uniform Sign Code,
B Except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and window signs conforming in all
respects with the requirements of this Chapter, all signs shall be constructed of
permanent materials, and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building
or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure, and,
C All signs permitted pursuant to this Chapter shall be maintained in good repair,
structural condition, function properly, be free from all defects, including, but not
limited to, cracking, rusting, and peeling, and be in compliance with all building
and electrical codes, at all times, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
and Building Safety Signs not so maintained shall be deemed a public nuisance
and may be abated pursuant to Section 20 60 150
20 60 050 SIGN PLAN
No permit shall be issued for an individual sign requiring a permit until a Sign Plan for
the development, lot, or business has been approved by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety
A Sign Plan Requirements. A Sign Plan shall contain the following
An accurate scaled plot plan of the lot,
Location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, and landscaped areas
shown on the plot plan,
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Computation of the maximum total sign area, maximum area for
individual signs, height and number of signs, and total building wall area
on which the signs are located,
The proposed location of each sign, present and future, whether requiring
a permit or not, shown on both the plot plan and elevations, and,
Consistency standards among all signs on the lots affected by the Plan
with regard to
a Color scheme,
b Lettering or graphic style,
c Lighting,
d Material, and,
e Sign dimensions
B Showing Window Signs on Sign Plan. A Sign Plan may simply
indicate the areas of the windows to be covered by window signs and the general
type of the window signs and need not specify the exact dimension or nature of
every window sign
C Consent. The Sign Plan shall be signed by all owners or
their authorized agents
D Procedures. A Sign Plan may be amended by filing a new Sign Plan that
conforms with all requirements of this Chapter
GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES
The following procedures shall govern the submission and review, and issuance of all
Sign Plans under this Chapter, and the application for and issuance of Sign Permits
A Sign Plans
Fees. Each application for a Sign Plan shall be accompanied by the
applicable fees, which shall be established by the City Council A sign
permit, consistent with an approved Sign Plan, shall not require an
additional Sign Plan fee, except applicable Building Permit fees,
Completeness. Within 10 working days of receiving an application for a
Sign Plan, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall review it
for completeness If the Director finds it is complete, the application
shall then be processed If the Director finds it is incomplete, the
Director shall, within such 10 -day period, send to the applicant a notice
of the specific ways in which the application is deficient, with
appropriate references to the applicable sections of this Chapter, and,
Action. Within 14 working days of the submission of a complete
application for a Sign Plan, the Director shall either
Approve the proposed plan if the sign(s) as shown on the plan
and the plan itself conforms in every respect with the
requirements of this Chapter, or,
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Reject the proposed plan if the sign(s) as shown on the plan or
the plan itself fails in any way to conform with the requirements
of this Chapter In case of a rejection, the Director shall specify
in the rejection the section(s) of this Chapter with which the plan
is inconsistent
B Sign Permits
Individual Sign Permits. The Director of Planning and Building Safety
shall review each application for an individual sign permit to ensure
consistency with the purpose and development standards of this Chapter,
and, any applicable approved Sign Plan for the property The Director
shall either
a Issue the sign permit, if the sign(s) that is the subject of the
application conforms in every respect with the requirements of
this Chapter and of the applicable Sign Plan, or,
b Reject the sign permit, if the sign(s) that is the subject of the
application fails in any way to conform with the requirements of
this Chapter and/or of the applicable Sign Plan In case of
rejection, the Director shall specify in the rejection the section(s)
of this Chapter or applicable plan with which the sign(s) is
inconsistent, and,
C the Director shall either issue or reject the sign permit within 7
business days of receipt of a complete application
SIGN ADJUSTMENT
In order to encourage quality signage, while assuring adequate business identification,
modification from any non - structural provision of this Chapter may be granted upon the
approval of a sign adjustment, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 20 78,
Adjustment
SIGNS IN NON - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
The following development standards shall apply to signs in non - residential zones
A General Provisions All signs shall be erected and maintained consistent with the
purposes of this Chapter,
B Freestanding Buildings. Freestanding buildings shall be allowed, wall, fin,
marquee, canopy, projecting, and roof signage up to 5% of each building face,
C Store Fronts. Store front shops shall be allowed signage up to 15% of the face
of each shop front, including any wall, fin, marquee, canopy, projecting, and roof
signs,
D Monument or Ground Signs Monument or ground signs up to 150 square feet
of signage area per sign face shall be permitted,
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E Free Standing or Pole Signs For lots with multiple uses or multiple users the
number of free standing or pole signs shall be limited to a total of one for each
street on which the lots Included in the plan have frontage and shall provide for
common usage of such signs,
G
H
Site Signage. On -site sgnage used for either ingress or egress, identification of
facilities or similar features shall be submitted as part of a Sign Plan,
Directional Signs Signs which provide directions to a business located on
another property within the City of El Segundo a maximum distance of 500 feet
from the property on which the sign is located,
Large Signs Any sign over 500 square feet in area shall be subject to approval
by the City Council,
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs shall be allowed upon the issuance of
Temporary Sign Permit, which shall be subject to the following requirements
Special Event or Sale Signs. A sign advertising a special event or sale,
up to a maximum size of 100 square feet for a specified maximum 30-
day period is allowed, which may be renewed up to a total of 120 days
Animal or human beings, live or simulated, designed or used to attract
attention to the premise may be used only as a special event or sale sign,
provided they are not located on public property or in the public right -of-
way,
Construction Signs. Signs identifying those persons engaged in
construction up to a maximum of 32 square feet per construction site,
shall be allowed for a maximum period of 6 months The Director of
Planning and Building Safety may grant up to three separate 6 month
extensions,
Real Estate Signs "For Sale ", "For Lease ", "For Rent" signs up to a
maximum size of 32 square feet Real estate signs shall be removed
immediately following the sale (close of escrow), lease (occupancy), or
disposition of the property, and,
Announcement Signs. One temporary construction "announcement" or
"Coming Soon" sign up to a maximum size of 100 square feet for a new
development or business may be erected and maintained from the time a
building permit is issued until final inspection, but in no case shall an
Announcement Sign be displayed for more than one year
Setbacks Any sign may be erected and maintained in a required setback
provided a 5 foot minimum setback is maintained and the sign is not located in a
required comer clearance or driveway visibility area,
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K Works of Art. Works of art, including decorative flags and murals, such as
historical and community oriented murals, which are not for commercial
purposes are permitted Such artworks may contain the name or Identification of
a commercial sponsor up to 6 square feet in area or 1 % of the area of the artwork,
whichever is less, and shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety to determine if the extent of any commercial message in the
mural is a minor component of the artwork The use of registered, copyrighted, or
trademarked names, insignia or logos is permitted within the sponsors portion of
the artwork, but names, insignia, or logos larger than 6 square feet or 1% of the
area of the artwork, whichever is less may not include registration, copyright, or
trademark symbols Works of art shall be permitted to exceed 500 square feet
without City Council approval
L Identification One identification sign for each street frontage is allowed,
provided the signs contain only the name and street address of the building upon
which it is placed The size of such signs shall be counted as a portion of the
maximum signs otherwise permitted on the property (i a Freestanding buildings,
store fronts, monument signs, etc )
20 60 090 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
The following sign regulations shall apply to residential zones
A Residential uses in the R -1 and R -2 Zone shall be permitted one unlighted sign,
not to exceed 6 square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease or hire of
only the particular building, property, or premises upon which the sign is
displayed,
B One open house sign per lot, not to exceed 6 square feet in area, may be erected
and maintained only during the period of time the open house is actually in
progress No open house signs may be erected or maintained on public property
or in the public right -of -way or on property which is not the subject of the open
house,
C In the R -1, R -2, R -3, PRD, and MDR Zones, during the initial period of the
development project, signs not exceeding a cumulative total of 32 square feet in
surface area, advertising development or the sale of subdivisions and tract homes,
shall be permitted This period shall be defined as beginning with the recording
date of the subdivision map and terminating 12 months thereafter,
D Signs in the R -1, R -2, R -3, PRD and MDR Zones may identify those persons
engaged in construction on -site, not to exceed a cumulative total of 32 square feet
in area However, such a sign is permitted only as long as construction is in
progress, but under no circumstances shall it exceed 6 months,
E One identification sign per lot is allowed, not to exceed 20 square feet in area,
provided the sign does not extend above or out from the front wall, and contains
only the name and street address of the building upon which it is placed,
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F The developer of a condominium project or condominium conversion shall
install, prior to occupancy, one permanent sign standard or monument that is for
the sole purpose of unit owners advertising their units "For Sale," "For Rent," or
"For Lease " The design for the sign standard and its location on the property
shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety prior to its
installation The one -side surface area of the sign shall not exceed a cumulative
total of 9 square feet No other "For Sale," "For Rent," or "For Lease" sign for
individual units shall be permitted,
G Non - residential uses in the R -3 Zone shall be permitted one unlighted sign, not to
exceed 12 square feet in size, which pertains only to the sale, lease or hire of the
particular building, property, or premises on which it is displayed,
H Permitted non - residential uses in residential zones that are currently in
compliance with the El Segundo Municipal Code, except home occupation
businesses, shall be permitted one wall sign, not to exceed 6 square feet in size
for the purpose of identifying the business located on the property, and,
Works of art, including decorative flags and murals, such as historical and
community oriented murals, which are not for commercial purposes are
permitted Such artworks may contain the name or identification of a commercial
sponsor up to 6 square feet in area or 1% of the area of the artwork, whichever is
less, and shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety to determine if the extent of any commercial message in the mural is a
minor component of the artwork The use of registered, copyrighted, or
trademarked names, insignia or logos is permitted within the sponsors portion of
the artwork, but names, insignia, or logos larger than 6 square feet or 1% of the
area of the artwork, whichever is less may not include registration, copyright, or
trademark symbols Works of art shall be permitted to exceed 500 square feet
without City Council approval
2060 100 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION
The following signs shall be exempt from obtaining a sign permit, but all signs must
comply with the corner clearance and driveway visibility provisions of Chapter 20 12,
General Provisions
A Any public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal, state, or
local law, regulation, or ordinance, including,
Official notices used by any court, public body, official, public officer in
the performance of a public duty, or person giving legal notice, and,
Directional, warning, or information signs of a public or semi - public
nature, established and maintained by an official body
B Any sign inside a building, not attached to a window or door, and not legible
from a distance of more than 3 feet beyond the lot line of the lot or parcel on
which such a sign is located,
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C Traffic control signs on private property, (e g, Stop, Yield, and similar signs),
the face of which meet California Department of Transportation or City Public
Works standards and contain no commercial message,
D Building marker signs,
E Official Flags of the United States, the State of California, and other states of the
nation, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, and nationally
or internationally recognized organizations, including corporations,
F Strings of light bulbs used for traditional holiday decorations, during the
appropriate holiday period, which do not contain a commercial message or are
not used for commercial purposes, and,
G Political signs shall be permitted in any zone, except the Open -Space and Public -
Facilities Zones, subject to the following
1 Such signs shall not exceed 4 square feet in area,
2 Such signs shall be removed no later than 48 hours after the election or
ballot measure to which they refer, and,
3 Such signs shall not be permitted on public property or in the public
right -of -way Such signs shall not be located or attached to any structure
on public property or in any public right -of -way Political signs shall not
be attached to utility poles or street signs on public property or in the
public right -of -way
2060 110 PROHIBITED SIGNS
All signs not expressly permitted under this Chapter are prohibited Such signs include,
but are not limited to
A Beacon signs, used in connection with commercial premises for commercial
purposes,
B Balloons or other inflated devices or signs used in connection with commercial
premises for commercial purposes,
C Billboards,
D Flags and pennants, except those exempt under the previous section,
E Signs which emit sounds (except ordering menu boards at dnve - thrus), odor, or
visible matter, such as smoke or steam,
F Strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except those
exempt under the previous section,
G Trailer or portable signs,
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H Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, no outdoor advertising
structure, outdoor advertising display, or billboard, regardless of size, which does
not advertise the business conducted or services rendered or the goods produced
or sold upon the property upon which the sign is placed shall be placed within
500 feet of either side of a state or county freeway or highway in a manner which
makes the sign thereon visible to persons or passengers upon any such
thoroughfare,
Signs which flash, rotate, pulsate, or otherwise move, such that they create a
traffic hazard or are so located that any green, yellow or red light thereon will
materially or practically tend to interfere with approaching drivers readily
distinguishing them from a traffic signal or other traffic control or warning
device, and,
Strobe lights used in signs
2060 120 SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY
No signs shall be allowed on public property or in the public nght -of -way, except as
approved by the Public Works Department, consistent with Title 12 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code, and as listed below
A Permanent Signs.
Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal
notices, identify public property, convey public information, and direct
or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic and street parking regulations,
Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company,
Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes, or
facilities, and,
Awning, canopy, fin, marquee, projecting and suspended signs which are
attached to private property but project over public property or a public
right -of -way in conformance with the provisions contained within the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code and Uniform Sign Code
B Emergency or Construction Signs. Emergency and construction warning signs
erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company, or a contractor
doing authorized or permitted work within public property or the public nght -of-
way
C Removal of Other Signs. All signs installed or placed on public property or in
the public right -of -way not in conformance with this section may be removed
without complying with Section 20 60 160 Said signs shall be retained by the
City for a period of not less than three working days Thereafter, any unclaimed
signs may be discarded Should the City be required to remove any illegal sign
pursuant to this Section, the cost of removal shall be assessed against the owner
or person placing such sign
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2060 130 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
A nonconforming sign shall not be
A Changed to another nonconforming sign or replaced by the same nonconforming
sign,
B Structurally or electrically expanded or altered unless such alteration is designed
to and does bring the sign into full conformance with all current provisions of
this Chapter,
C Relocated to another site on the same property or any other property within the
City,
D Re- established after discontinuance of the use for ninety days or more, or,
E Re- established after damage or destruction or more than fifty percent of the value
of the structure of the sign prior to said damage or destruction
2060 140 INVENTORY OF ILLEGAL AND ABANDONED SIGNS
Within 120 days after adoption of this Section, the Director of Planning and Building
Safety shall commence the identification and inventory of all illegal or abandoned signs
in the City
2060 150 ABATEMENT OF ILLEGAL AND ABANDONED SIGNS
A Every illegal or abandoned sign identified in the inventory required by Section
20 60 140 is declared a public nuisance Any illegal or abandoned sign not
complying with the provisions of this Chapter or for which no permit was issued
- except for those signs which were valid when erected, made nonconforming by
this Chapter and still in compliance with Section 20 60 040 - is declared to be a
public nuisance and the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall order the
abatement of the nuisance by demolition, repair, rehabilitation, or alteration so
that the same conforms to the requirements of this Chapter
B When the Director of Planning and Building Safety has found a public nuisance
to exist pursuant to this Chapter, the Director shall give written notice to the
party concerned by certified mail, stating the manner in which such sign does not
comply with the provision of this Chapter This notice of compliance shall also
be posted on the sign itself or, if that is not possible, on any structure on the
property on which the sign is located The party concerned shall be the applicant
for the sign if a permit was issued for the sign If no permit was issued, then the
party concerned shall be the person owning the premises on which the sign is
located The notice shall require the party concerned to bring the sign into
compliance with the provisions of this Chapter within thirty days from the date of
the notice Failure of any party concerned to receive notice shall not affect the
validity of any proceedings under this Chapter
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C Any party concerned or having any Interest in the sign may request a hearing
regarding the notice of compliance Such request for hearing shall be filed with
the Director of Planning and Building Safety within ten days after the notice of
compliance has been served The request for hearing shall state the names of all
parties concerned as known to the one requesting the hearing, the address at
which notice to such persons may be given, and a summary of the reasons for
which the hearing is being requested
D Upon receiving a request for hearing, the Director of Planning and Building
Safety shall set a hearing on the matter at least ten days after the request has been
received The Director of Planning and Building Safety shall give notice to the
person requesting the hearing and all other parties concerned Within ten days
after the hearing, the Director shall render his or her decision, which is final and
not appealable If the sign is not in compliance with the provisions of this
Chapter or the sign cannot be made in compliance with this Chapter, the Director
shall order the removal of the sign A written notice of decision shall be mailed to
all persons who previously received notice Within twenty days from the date of
the notice, the applicant or owner of the property shall comply with the terms of
the decision If he or she fails to do so, then the City may cause the sign to be
removed and assess the cost of such removal against the owner
SECTION S. Section 20 78 010 of Chapter 20 78, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows
20 78 010 GRANTING
Whenever a strict interpretation of the provisions of this Title or its application to any
specific case or situation pertaining to the following items would result in the
unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of property, an adjustment may be
granted, subject to the following restriction and in the manner hereafter provided
Adjustments may be granted to allow
A) A fence, wall, or hedge up a maximum height of eight (8) feet,
B) Architectural Landscape Features which exceed the standards set forth in Section
2012 170,
C) Signs which exceed the standards set forth in Chapter 20 60, and,
D) Noise Permits which exceed the standards set forth in Section 9 06 090
SECTION 9. This ordinance shall become effective at midnight on the thirtieth (30) day from
and after the final passage and adoption hereof
SECTION 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 note 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
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 1998
Mike Gordon, Mayor
ATTEST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole
number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Ordinance No
1290 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 1st
day of December , 1998, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and
signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
day of , 1998, and the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Mark D Hensley, City Auomey
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Implementation of the Downtown Task Force recommendations
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Consider alternative actions and direct staff to identify the appropriate budget including funding sources for
consideration by the City Council on January 5, 1999
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On November 17, 1998, a report entitled "Developing A Vision For Downtown El Segundo" was presented to the
City Council by Gladstein & Associates and members of the Downtown Task Force Following the presentation,
the City Council directed staff to (1) hire a consultant to do a feasibility study for a bed and breakfast at the old
Ralph's site, (2) initiate a process to redesign and improve the Civic Center Plaza area, (3) create a farmer's
market action plan, and (4) draft an ordinance to create a six month moratorium for any professional services on
Main Street The City Council also discussed the need to develop a new Downtown Specific Plan and directed staff
to analyze the scope and cost of such a project A subcommittee of the City Council, comprised of Mayor Mike
Gordon and Councilmember Nancy Wernick, was formed to coordinate the implementation of the Task Force
recommendations including the above action items The subcommittee met on December 1, 1998, and developed
the following work program which includes recommended actions to meet both short and long term objectives
In addition, the subcommittee recommended that the Downtown Task Force remain in place during the
implementation period to ensure continued involvement by the residents, merchants, and property owners
DISCUSSION:
See Page 2
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: A report entitled "Developing A vision For Downtown El Segundo"
FISCAL IMPACT:
Operating Budget Downtown Revitalization- $75,000, Civic Center Improvements- $225.000
FY 1998 -99
Capital Improvement Budget: N/A
Amount Requested- To be determined
ProjecUAccount Budget: N/A
Project/Account Balance: N/A Date.
Account Number: N/A
Project Phase: N/A
Appropriation Required: N/A
ORIGINATED: Date:
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BY. Date:
ACTION TAKEN.
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Recommended Action Plan
Task : Civic Center Plaza Design /Development Public involvement in the redesign and development of the
Plaza will be critical to the overall success of the project
Action: Option 7 In an effort to maximize the amount of public involvement and obtain the most creative (but
realistic and affordable) design, it is recommended that the City hosts a design charette This exercise invites
architects/designers to submit competing proposals for consideration by a citizens group An RFP would be
prepared for distribution in early January with the intent of selecting a project coordinator The individual would
coordinate the charette process Three designers would be selected to participate in the charette, which would
include considerable public participation The proposals would be reviewed by the task force with the
recommended plan forwarded to the City Council for final selection
Action: Option 2 An RFP would be prepared for distribution in early January with the intent of selecting a
qualified design firm to develop alternative plans for the Plaza The Task Force would interview and select the
consultant Public meetings would be held to review the alternatives with the Downtown Task Force recommending
a final plan for City Council consideration
Action: Option 3 This alternative would modify the design selection process as it relates to the role of the Task
Force The final design recommended to the City Council would be accomplished through one or more public
meetings where the public would review and vote on each design
Task: Downtown Events Programming A number of downtown promotional events were considered by the
Task Force including a farmer's market, car show, sidewalk sales and seasonal events (such as the Holiday
Parade and Richmond Street Fair) Given the range in type, scale, and frequency, it will be critical to have each
one professionally produced and coordinated
Action: Prepare an RFP by early February with the intent of retaining a professional events coordinator by late
March In the interim, the Task Force should determine the types and numbers of events that will achieve the goals
of the program However, given the strong community interest in developing a farmer's market, it is
recommended that the groundwork for this project begin immediately with staff support from the Department of
Recreation & Parks All recommendations and actions taken will be subject to review and approval of the City
Council
Task: Retail Recruitment Recruitment of key retail businesses will be critical to the long term success of the
City's downtown revitalization effort This is a highly specialized exercise that will require retaining a consultant with
proven success in recruiting and placing selected retail tenants as part of successful downtown revitalization
programs
Action: Option 1 Prepare an RFP by January 15, 1999, to develop a candidate list of consultants to be
considered by the Task Force for recommendation to the City Council for final action
Action: Option 2 As an alternative, Economic Development Department staff could be directed to begin
recruiting specific retail businesses to available downtown sites for an interim period Although this alternative may
have limitations (due to specific retail recruitment expertise accomplished consultants may have to offer), the
additional time will allow for refinement of the task and required actions
Task: Specific Plan In an effort to develop the most comprehensive foundation for revitalizing the downtown,
a Specific Plan (and EIR) is necessary This effort would provide a more in -depth analysis of the downtown and
the ability to include design standards, infrastructure, and needed public improvements into an organized
document For instance, the ultimate development potential of the "super block" bounded by Grand, Richmond,
Holly, and the alley bordering the former Ralph's site could be examined comprehensively through this process
IN
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Action Option 1 Subject to appropriating the required funding, prepare an RFP by January 15, 1999, for a
consultant(s) to prepare the Specific Plan and EIR
Action: Option 2 It may be possible for portions of this project to be completed by staff in the Department of
Planning & Building Safety To formally consider this option, it would be necessary for staff to define the scope of
work, examine present work loads and project priorities, and return on January 5, 1999, with a recommended
course of action including budgetary implications, if any These recommended actions will be reviewed by the City
Council subcommittee prior to formal consideration on January 5
Developing a Vision
for
Downtown E1 Segundo
Submitted to the El Segundo City Council
November 9, 1998
by the
El Segundo Downtown Task Force
Leonard Blakesley
Jeff Brown
Patty Brown
Steve Claman
Joanne Edelfson
Dennis Estill
Frank Glynn
Ron Hart
Eric Johnson
Roanne Mahony
Brenda Newman
Brian Polkinghome
John Purcell
Bill Ruane
Brian Simon
Ron Stone
Susan Truax
Nicky Wislocky
with assistance from
Dennis Zane
Marybeth Vergara
Gladstetn & Associates
Woody Tescher
EIP Associates
M
El Segundo Downtown Task Force
Developing a Vision for Downtown El Segundo
As the City of El Segundo plans the future of its downtown, it is important to keep in mind and
nurture its fundamental strengths These strengths are the foundation for the future of our
downtown, even as the City seeks to remedy its weaknesses
Downtown El Segundo is a charming and eclectic mix of structures and enterprises, possessing a
one of a kind character It's charm and small town feel reflects the essential character of the
community itself This charm and eclectic nature is a vital and marketable asset that must be
preserved and enhanced
Nevertheless, as a community downtown El Segundo does not measure up to our aspirations
There is lack of activity, of people on the street Downtown needs more than a boost, it needs a
Plan to
• provide a better balance of uses,
• exhibit a stronger commitment to pedestrians,
• create a more thoughtful and creative use of public space,
• organize creative and consistent programming of events and public activity,
• create a consistent public - private partnership to market its assets to investors and customers,
• strengthen commitment to the strategic use of key parcels in the downtown,
• create more attractive landscaping and street furnishings, and,
• improve signage
The City of El Segundo, the merchants and downtown property owners must recognize and
actively seek the allegiance of its natural markets - those who live, those who work, and those
who visit in El Segundo
Downtown El Segundo is really two distinct but mutually supporting districts the Main Street
district and the Riclunond Street district Each of these districts has its own charm, its own
distinctive architecture and building type, and its own set of appropriate uses Nevertheless, like
fraternal twins, the future of each district is interwoven with the future of the other
It is a symbiosis full of opportunity and we should seize it
If we do, we believe that a revitalized downtown can provide an essential center to the life of our
city, a center wherc more than commerce takes place, a center where we gather to become a
stronger, richer community
We urge the El Segundo City Council to treat the revitalization of our downtown as one of your
highest priorities We urge you to be proactive, creative and tenacious
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General Recommendations
1 Assure continuity of effort and the implementation of Task Force recommendations
Assure that the following recommendations are fleshed out in necessary detail and that an
implementation strategy is developed This is likely to include creating the necessary local
institutional framework and retaining a multi - disciplinary team to guide the city's efforts
2 Develop creative downtown programming:
The Downtown Task Force urges the City of El Segundo to make a mayor early contribution
to the economic health of the downtown by developing high quality programming for both
Main Street and Richmond Streets Regular special events, weekly or biweekly farmer's
markets, effective use of the plaza for thoughtful and creative weekday or weekend
programming is well worth the investment These activities can help build the community
and merchant consensus behind the city's efforts, and can help build faith in the downtown
on the part of the investor and merchant community
3 Plan and implement proactive marketing efforts for the downtown:
The Downtown Task Force believes that the City of El Segundo has a significant role to play,
in concert with property owners and merchants, in efforts to actively market our downtown
We must proactively invite our community to enjoy the downtown and actively reach out to
the development, retail and investor communities to consider investment in fulfilling our
downtown goals
4 Capitalize on specialty stores:
The Downtown Task Force strongly encourages the development of specialty store resources
in our downtown Specialty stores can be mini- anchor people generators for downtown
because they are often destination uses that people will travel to visit They work especially
well where architectural charm is also available Examples, include the Porcelain Doll Shop,
charming antique stores or specialty bookstores In the absence of mayor anchor uses,
creating a specialty store motif, especially on Richmond makes a lot of sense
5 Encourage housing in mixed use projects in the downtown:
The Downtown Task Force believes that El Segundo's strong housing market can serve as an
economic engine for some new development in the downtown area Mixed -use development
can add new vibrancy and more pedestrian street life Residents also can bean important
market for nearby businesses and provide an added security presence, as residents function as
a neighborhood watch group
6 Develop design standards for store signage and awnings on Main and Richmond
Streets.
While many downtown businesses have developed very thoughtful and creative signage, the
signage on other businesses is unfortunate and needs to be removed or replaced with high
quality signage that is consistent with the charm and character of downtown Awnings must
be replaced when they are faded or tom
Manage existing parking better to meet parking needs:
In general, downtown El Segundo appears to have adequate parking As revitalization
proceeds and new investments occur, the City must carefully monitor both the supply and the
efficiency of its parking The City should consider developing a management system to
improve the efficiency of parking use and potentially to allow some lots to become sites for
strategic developments that will stimulate activity
Develop a plan for a Downtown El Segundo shuttle:
The Downtown Task Force wishes to encourage the development of shuttle programs to link
our downtown to neighborhoods, employment centers and hotels Shuttles can help bring
residents, employees and visitors from other parts of the city to downtown Major employers
and local hotels might help finance shuttles to bnng their employees and visiting guests into
downtown There's also money available for alternative fuel and electric shuttle vehicles that
can be used to facilitate this goal
Develop a strategy to attract a market back to the downtown area:
In general, while Task Force members thought it advantageous to have a market in
downtown, they did not see the Ralphs site as the likely site for accomplishing that goal,
given current lease conditions Sites on Main Street or on Richmond Street could be equally
attractive
In addition to these General Recommendations, we recommend the City of El Segundo give
special attention to key strategic sites, including the Plaza, the former Ralph's site, the entire
block of Main Street between Grand and Holly Avenues, and other key parcels on both Main and
Richmond Streets
The Plaza
People like to go where people are The Plaza can play a large role as a center of regular activity,
a gathering area to bring out families and employees for lunch time programs, farmer's markets,
outdoor meetings, and regularly scheduled events or concerts Even its day -to -day activity can
be enhanced with push cart vendors, street entertainment, art exhibits or even outdoor dining
1 Encourage family, children, and senior oriented design at the Plaza:
In El Segundo, seniors, families and children play a large role in the community. Many
communities have rebuilt their downtowns successfully by providing a special environment
for families The Plaza should be redesigned with families, children and seniors especially in
mind
2 Plaza design should be more welcoming and facilitate active uses:
The Plaza needs a more welcome feeling, a park -like atmosphere with creative landscaping
and places to sit To open the Plaza outward and to tie it into Main Street, the City should
consider developing a small amphitheater for multi -use activities The City also should
consider redesigning City Hall's exterior facade Opening it up to the Plaza will create a
more attractive and interactive relationship, and to architecturally tie into design elements in
the downtown, especially the "Old Town" look of Richmond Street
Redo the Plaza art program:
Art in the downtown plaza, done well, will help create an identity to be proud of, the
potential for a nice space to become a great space We should replace the current art with a
Cicative, Intel actnc, Intelcstug and encigetic art program that will attract the public to the
site Local artists will be encouraged to create El Segundo centric artwork and will be
commissioned wherever possible
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Main Street
Main Street is, of course, the heart of downtown El Segundo Much of Main Street seems
healthy, viable and attractively maintained The clean and well maintained exterior of many
stores helps make the street attractive The street is largely devoted to retail, pedestrian oriented
uses likely to serve a fair share of community members Main Street has several good quality
restaurants that are popular to residents, to the local workforce and to visitors
However, some office uses on the ground floor, restaurants that fail to actively address the street
with unattractive exteriors and interiors, several businesses that are often closed, important sites
that are poorly maintained, and signage that is excessive and unattractive make the street look
less attractive and fail to contribute to its pedestrian life
The City of El Segundo can take steps to remedy these problems
1 Assure pedestrian oriented retail uses on the street fronts of Main Street:
Insist upon attractive pedestrian generating uses in the downtown, especially on the
groundfloor street frontage of all strictures Special conditions may require flexibility at
some sites The City should effectively and creatively use its zoning powers to accomplish
this goal
2 Upgrade restaurants and facilitate outdoor dining:
The Task Force strongly believes that enhanced quality restaurants and cafes, especially with
outdoor dining areas, will be a very positive development for the downtown We must give
people a reason to come here not only for lunch, but after work and on weekends for dinner
as well This will increase the daytime and evening population of the city and provide foot
traffic for other existing businesses There are significant challenges that must be addressed
with the current downtown restaurant selection before this goal can be fully met We believe
a lower -key, family oriented downtown is the El Segundo -style Attracting late night
entertainment and bars is not where downtown should go
Develop a more attractive approach to our streetseape and downtown landscaping:
Landscaping and street furnishings in downtown El Segundo are not attractive and should be
replaced as soon as possible Ficus trees are often overly dense They provide excessive
shade and often block view of stores and their signs, occasionally tree roots disrupt
sidewalks The City should investigate efforts by other cities to manage these problems,
otherwise, consider a tree replacement program Streetlights are too high and their light is
usually blocked by the trees, never reaching the sidewalks, the City should replace these
with lower poles of more appropriate design Design of trash cans, benches and other street
elements should also be tied into the "Old Town" look of Richmond Street
Consider narrowing Main Street to two or three lanes:
People are wary and must often scurry when trying to cross Main Street Yet, traffic volumes
do not appeal to icqune foil] lane; The city should considei nariowing Main Street to two of
three lanes The gained space could be used for wider sidewalks to allow outdoor dining and
to make it easier easier to accommodate pedestrian activity Landscaping, angled parking
with landscaped angles and lighting with banners, bike lanes and creating a meandering street
also should be considered
6Z4
Develop "gateway" program for Main Street and Grand Avenue:
The City of El Segundo can create a sense of "gateway" at the intersection of Main Street
and Grand Avenue by developing banners or signage that says you are in the downtown area
and encouraging an anchor store there The building at the northwest comer of Grand
Avenue and Main Street is in a strategic position and represents an opportunity for an
attractive "gateway" anchor use, such as a quality restaurant, or mayor chain stores such as
the GAP, or Old Navy
Study strategies to overcome the excessive width of Grand Ave. in the downtown:
Traffic volumes on Grand Ave in the downtown area do not require four lanes The street
width and parking in the middle detracts from the attractiveness of downtown and only serves
to make the area seem distant and isolated from the rest of Main Street
7 Consider design standards and strategies to encourage business activity and pedestrian access
along the rear alley of buildings on Main Street
The Richmond Street District
Richmond Street is its own "district" with an `old town motif` - not just another street in the
downtown Even smaller in scale than Main Street, it has its own character and historic "old
charm ", with an early 1900 historic theme With several historic buildings, many in a red brick
style, a designer district can be created to preserve and extend this theme
The Richmond District could itself be a kind of "anchor" for the downtown The City of El
Segundo can facilitate this development by
1 Use zoning powers and other tools to encourage a specialty use district on Richmond
Street:
The city should take steps to facilitate the development of symbiotic and interactive uses on
Richmond Street, such as antique and specialty book stores, art galleries, and creative home
furnishings
2 Encourage restaurants and cafes, especially with patio or outdoor dining:
Limit additional bar activity in the district
Encourage mixed -use developments with residential and office above the first floor:
Richmond Street is a natural for mixed uses Apartments or condominiums would make
sense, as would offices likely to find a market with the film industry, including pre- & post
production activities
4 Consider creating a "promenade" on Richmond Street:
Richmond is a narrow street, with low traffic volumes The City should consider creating a
"promenade" on Richmond Street with a creative paving treatment, wider sidewalks, and
bollards at key locations that can allow the street to be closed to traffic at specific times, such
as weekends, to encourage greater pedestrian use
5 Consider encouraging development of under - utilized vacant lots or parking lots:
Ifloint parking at the Chevron lot can be negotiated, the City should encourage development
of under - utilized vacant lots and parking lots with mixed -use projects with retail on the
ground floor and residences or offices above
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6 Connect Richmond Street to Main Street:
Richmond Street can be attractively connected to Main Street Through re- designed and
thoughtfully landscaped sidewalks and walk ways on the cross streets of Franklin, Grand and
Holly Small pedestrian connecting ways could be provided between Main Street stores,
akin to those on State Street in Santa Barbara, and efforts made to enhance those connecting
ways already there
Richmond Street, North of Grand Avenue
The block of Richmond Street north of Grand Avenue is a mayor opportunity for the City of El
Segundo to creatively plan to meet multiple goals for the downtown area The Ralph's site at
Grand Ave and the vacant lot at the other end of the block, at the corner of Richmond Street and
Holly Avenue, are each equally mayor opportunity sites The City should carefully employ its
zoning and land use authority, as well as other tools, to accomplish significant public objectives
Encourage a village -like mixed use development on the entire block of Richmond Street
between Grand Avenue and Holly Street: This block should be rezoned to encourage
mixed -use with small hotel or bed and breakfast uses or residential and office above the first
floor and interesting retail on the ground floor
Provide slightly greater height and density at Richmond Street and Holly Street to
encourage preferred development: Since the northern end of this block of Richmond is in
a bit of a bowl, downhill from Main Street, it can support a bit more height and density, two
stories maybe three, stepped back from the street Of course, a sensitive transition to
residential uses across the street is essential Any development should meet its own parking
needs on site and could help meet other downtown parking needs
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Proposed prohibition on non - retail and non - restaurant development within downtown El Segundo
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the attached Proposed Ordinance
No entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ENACTING FOR A PERIOD OF FORTY -FIVE DAYS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 A PROHIBITION ON
NON - RETAIL AND NON - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN EL
SEGUNDO AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF "
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
For the past several years, El Segundo has considered various potential options to improve the
City's economic and physical development Most recently, the City has considered the
recommendations of the Downtown Task Force relating to the Downtown area
DISCUSSION.
Revitalizing downtown El Segundo is a key component of the City's on -going planning and other
efforts to promote economic development and improve the physical character of the City State
law allows a City to impose a temporary development prohibition in order to ensure that no
proposed development is inconsistent with a City's potential general plan, specific plan, or
zoning amendments
The proposed Ordinance would impose a prohibition for an initial period of 45 days to ensure
that no development inconsistent with the City's ongoing and contemplated planning efforts is
approved for downtown El Segundo The proposed prohibition would apply to all properties
located within downtown El Segundo Downtown El Segundo is defined for purposes of this
Ordinance to include the following properties (1) the former Ralph's grocery store property
located at 121 West Grand Avenue, and (2) ground floor properties fronting the 300 and 400
blocks of Main Street
Staffs review of the City's existing development regulations, including the zomng code and the
General Plan, indicate that these provisions do not adequately reflect the substantial planning
efforts that have been undertaken by the City relating to economic development issues,
especially relating to downtown In light of the importance of the downtown revitalization,
numerous other planning options have been discussed or are contemplated for the downtown
area These options, include, but are not limited to, undertaking a thorough rezoning of the area
consistent with the City's economic development goals, and adopting a Downtown El Segundo
Specific Plan to avoid fractronahzed development and address area -wide problems
In order to give staff and the City Council sufficient time to consider and implement the above
potential planning options to address the concerns identified above relating to Downtown El
Segundo, a prohibition on development in Downtown should be considered Because retail
sales and restaurant uses are consistent with the anticipated development revisions for the
Downtown area, these uses are not subject to the Prohibition
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The prohibition does not apply to permits necessary to undertake normal necessary repairs to
property, such as to address earthquakes, flooding, and other natural conditions
Pursuant to Government Code section 65858, the proposed ordinance will be valid for forty -five
days During the forty -five day period, we will prepare another prohibition ordinance which
will be set for a noticed public hearing in mid- January This ordinance may extend for up to ten
and one -half months the development Prohibition
In accordance with Government Code section 65858, this Ordinance requires a 4 /5ths vote of the
City Council
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
(1) Proposed Ordinance No
(2) Final Report of Downtown Task Force
FISCAL IMPACT
The prohibition will have no fiscal impact beyond staff time and limited possible reduction in
building- related permit fees Studies and ordinance preparation will involve expenditures, which
will be presented to the City Council in the near future for consideration
mb n /mo
V u
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING FOR A PERIOD OF
FORTY -FIVE DAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 A PROHIBITION ON
NON - RETAIL AND NON - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT IN
DOWNTOWN EL SEGUNDO AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
The City Council of the City of El Segundo ( "City Council ") ordains as follows
A For the past several years, El Segundo has considered various potential options
to improve the City's economic and physical development of its Downtown Area
("Downtown"),
B As part of this effort, in June, 1998, the El Segundo City Council authorized the
formation of the Downtown task force ( "Task Force "), composed of local busmess and
community leaders,
C In November, 1998, the Task Force issued its Final Report, in which it made
numerous recommendations regarding the revitalization of Downtown A copy of the Final
Report is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference,
D Among other recommendations, the Final Report recommends that the feasibility
of a comprehensive revision to the El Segundo Zoning Code as it relates to Downtown be
evaluated Alternatively the Final Report recommends that preparation of Downtown Specific
Plan be considered,
E As a result of the above planning efforts, the City Council has determined that
revitalization of downtown El Segundo is a key component of the City's on -going planning and
other efforts to promote economic development and improve the physical character of the City,
F The City's efforts have also identified numerous problems relatmg to downtown
El Segundo that need to be addressed, as outlined in greater detail in the City Council Report
accompanying this Ordinance and the Final Report,
ORDINANCE NO
PROHIBITING NON - RETAIL &
NON - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT IN
EL SEGUNDO AND DECLARING
G THE URGENCY THEREOF
PAGE
E The City's review of its existing development regulations, including the zoning
code and the General Plan, indicates that these provisions do not adequately address the
planning issues relevant to downtown El Segundo or reflect the City's recent planning efforts
relating to downtown El Segundo As a result, the relevant Municipal Code provisions are
inadequate and need review, study, and revision In addition, numerous other planning
options have been discussed or are contemplated foi downtown El Segundo These options,
include, but are not limited to undertaking a thorough rezoning of the area consistent with the
City's economic development goals, and the adoption of a Downtown El Segundo Specific Plan
to avoid fractionalized development and address area -wide problems
F The City Council finds that until new regulations relating to downtown El
Segundo are adopted, properties in this area may receive entitlement which are mconsistent
with the City's planning strategies relating to economic development and other issues The City
Council finds that pursuant to Government Code section 65858, the purpose of this Ordinance
is to adopt as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses in the Downtown
area, which may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning
proposal, which the City Council, Planning Commission or the planning department is
considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time
G The City Council directs that all studies regarding the new zoning ordinances,
general or specific plans, or other measures be pursued as expeditiously as is practicable In
order to prevent the frustration of said studies and the implementation thereof, the public
interest, health, safety, and welfare require the immediate enactment of this Ordinance The
absence of this Ordinance would create a serious threat to the orderly and effective
implementation of any zoning amendments or amendments to the City's General Plan, which
may be adopted by the City as a result of the planning process, in that further development of
currently allowed uses within the Downtown area may be in conflict with or frustrate the
contemplated updates and revisions to the City's zoning code or General Plan or adoption of a
Downtown El Segundo Specific Plan
H The City Council finds that this Ordinance is necessary for the protection of the
City's retail trade, maintenance of property values, protection and preservation of the quality of
the City's neighborhoods and the City's commercial districts, and the protection of the City's
quality of life
I The City Council finds, determines, and declares that a current and immediate
threat to the public health, safety, or welfare exists, and the approval of additional subdivisions,
use permits, variances, building permits, or any other applicable entitlements for use which is
required in order to comply with a zoning ordinance would result in that threat to public
health, safety, or welfare The facts constituting such an urgency are set forth in Sections A -J,
inclusive of this Ordinance
J The City Council further finds that this is a matter of City-wide importance and
is not directed towards any particular parcel of property or proposed use
ORDINANCE NO
PROHIBITING NON - RETAIL &
NON - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT IN
EL SEGUNDO AND DECLARING
% THE URGENCY THEREOF
l/ PAGE
Section 1 Declaration of Prohibition
Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, the City of El Segundo hereby declares
a prohibition on the issuance of building perinits, grading permits, conditional use pernuts,
variances, tentative subdivision maps, vesting tentative subdivision maps, parcel maps, site
plan review approvals, development plan review approvals, or other entitlements, on parcels of
land located within downtown El Segundo However, this Ordinance shall not apply to retail
uses and restaurants Downtown El Segundo is defined for purposes of this ordinance to
include the following properties (1) the former Ralph's grocery store located at 121 West
Grand Avenue, and (2) ground floor properties fronting the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street
Section 2 Issuance of Permits
Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, the City of El Segundo shall not issue,
nor accept an application for, any building permits, grading permits, conditional use perrriits,
variances, tentative subdivision maps, vesting tentative subdivision maps, parcel maps, site
plan review approvals, development review, or other entitlements for properties located within
downtown El Segundo, as defined in Section 1 above This Ordinance shall not apply to
building or other pernuts necessary for repairs to individual properties required as a result of
flooding, earthquakes, or other natural occurrences
Section 3 Severability
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance,
and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences,
clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional
Section 4 Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be
published in the manner prescribed by law
Section 5 Vote Require d
In accordance with Government Code Section 65858, as an urgency prohibition
ordinance, this Ordinance requires a four -fifths vote of the entire City Council if present or a
unanimous vote if all City Council Members are not present
ORDINANCE NO
PROHIBITING NON - RETAIL &
NON - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT IN
EL SEGUNDO AND DECLARING
`] / THE URGENCY THEREOF
PAGE3
Section 6 Urgency Measure/ Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be introduced, passed, and adopted at one and the same meeting
as an urgency measure As an urgency prohibition, this Ordinance shall become effective
immediately and shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or repealed or extended
for a period of forty -five (45) days until January 29, 1999 The reasons for this urgency are
declared and set forth in Paragraphs A -J, inclusive, of this Ordinance and the same are
incorporated herem by this reference
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1998
Mayor, City of El Segundo
ATTEST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No _ was duly introduced, passed, and adopted as an urgency ordinance at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of December, 1998, by the following roll-call
vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
City Clerk, City of El Segundo
APPROVED AS TO FORM
c'_City Attorn , City of El Se do
ORDINANCE NO
PROHIBITING NON - RETAIL &
NON - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT IN
EL SEGUNDO AND DECLARING
`-7 THE URGENCY THEREOF
!/ PAGE 4
Developing a Vision
for
Downtown El Segundo
Submitted to the El Segundo City Council
November 9, 1998
by the
El Segundo Downtown Task Force
Leonard Blakesley
Jeff Brown
Patty Brown
Steve Claman
Joanne Edelfson
Dennis Estill
Frank Glynn
Ron Hart
Eric Johnson
Roanne Mahony
Brenda Newman
Brian Polkinghorne
John Purcell
Bill Ruane
Brian Simon
Ron Stone
Susan Truax
Nicky Wislocky
with assistance from
Dennis Zane
Marybeth Vergara
Gladstein & Associates
Woody Tescher
EIP Associates
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El Segundo Downtown Task Force
Developing a Vision for Downtown El Segundo
As the City of El Segundo plans the future of its downtown, it is important to keep in mind and
nurture its fundamental strengths These strengths are the foundation for the future of our
downtown, even as the City seeks to remedy its weaknesses
Downtown El Segundo is a charming and eclectic mix of structures and enterprises, possessing a
one of a kind character It's charm and small town feel reflects the essential character of the
community itself This charm and eclectic nature is a vital and marketable asset that must be
preserved and enhanced
Nevertheless, as a community downtown El Segundo does not measure up to our aspirations
There is lack of activity, of people on the street Downtown needs more than a boost, it needs a
Plan to
• provide a better balance of uses,
• exhibit a stronger commitment to pedestrians,
• create a more thoughtful and creative use of public space,
• organize creative and consistent programming of events and public activity,
• create a consistent public - private partnership to market its assets to investors and customers,
• strengthen commitment to the strategic use of key parcels in the downtown,
• create more attractive landscaping and street furnishings, and,
• improve signage
The City of El Segundo, the merchants and downtown property owners must recognize and
activety seek the allegiance of its natural markets - those who live, those who work, and those
who visit in El Segundo
Downtown El Segundo is really two distinct but mutually supporting districts the Main Street
district and the Richmond Street district Each of these districts has its own charm, its own
distinctive architecture and building type, and its own set of appropriate uses Nevertheless, like
fraternal twins, the future of each district is interwoven with the future of the other
It is a symbiosis full of opportunity and we should seize it
If we do, we believe that a revitalized downtown can provide an essential center to the life of our
city, a center where more than commerce takes place, a center where we gather to become a
stronger, richer community
We urge the El Segundo City Council to treat the revitalization of our downtown as one of your
highest priorities We urge you to be proactive, creative and tenacious
G�
General Recommendations
1 Assure continuity of effort and the implementation of Task Force recommendations
Assure that the following recommendations are fleshed out in necessary detail and that an
implementation strategy is developed This is likely to include creating the necessary local
institutional framework and retaining a multi - disciplinary team to guide the city's efforts
2 Develop creative downtown programming:
The Downtown Task Force urges the City of El Segundo to make a major early contribution
to the economic health of the downtown by developing high quality programming for both
Main Street and Richmond Streets Regular special events, weekly or biweekly farmer's
markets, effective use of the plaza for thoughtful and creative weekday or weekend
programming is well worth the investment These activities can help build the community
and merchant consensus behind the city's efforts, and can help build faith in the downtown
on the part of the investor and merchant community
3 Plan and implement proactive marketing efforts for the downtown:
The Downtown Task Force believes that the City of El Segundo has a significant role to play,
in concert with property owners and merchants, in efforts to actively market our downtown
We must proactively invite our community to enjoy the downtown and actively reach out to
the development, retail and investor communities to consider investment in fulfilling our
downtown goals
4 Capitalize on specialty stores:
The Downtown Task Force strongly encourages the development of specialty store resources
m our downtown Specialty stores can be mini- anchor people generators for downtown
because they are often destination uses that people will travel to visit. They work especially
well where architectural charm is also available. Examples, include the Porcelain Doll Shop,
charming antique stores or specialty bookstores In the absence of mayor anchor uses,
creating a specialty store motif, especially on Richmond makes a lot of sense
5 Encourage housing in mixed use projects in the downtown:
The Downtown Task Force believes that El Segundo's strong housing market can serve as an
economic engine for some new development in the downtown area Mixed -use development
can add new vibrancy and more pedestrian street life Residents also can be an important
market for nearby businesses and provide an added security presence, as residents function as
a neighborhood watch group
6 Develop design standards for store signage and awnings on Main and Richmond
Streets.
While many downtown businesses have developed very thoughtful and creative signage, the
signage on other businesses is unfortunate and needs to be removed or replaced with high
quality signage that is consistent with the charm and character of downtown Awnings must
be replaced when they are faded or torn
Manage existing parking better to meet parking needs:
In general, downtown El Segundo appears to have adequate parking As revitalization
proceeds and new investments occur, the City must carefully monitor both the supply and the
efficiency of its parking The City should consider developing a management system to
improve the efficiency of parking use and potentially to allow some lots to become sites for
strategic developments that will stimulate activity
S
Develop a plan for a Downtown El Segundo shuttle:
The Downtown Task Force wishes to encourage the development of shuttle programs to link
our downtown to neighborhoods, employment centers and hotels Shuttles can help bring
residents, employees and visitors from other parts of the city to downtown Mayor employers
and local hotels might help finance shuttles to bring their employees and visiting guests into
downtown There's also money available for alternative fuel and electric shuttle vehicles that
can be used to facilitate this goal
9 Develop a strategy to attract a market back to the downtown area:
In general, while Task Force members thought it advantageous to have a market in
downtown, they did not see the Ralphs site as the likely site for accomplishing that goal,
given current lease conditions Sites on Main Street or on Richmond Street could be equally
attractive
In addition to these General Recommendations, we recommend the City of El Segundo give
special attention to key strategic sites, including the Plaza, the former Ralph's site, the entire
block of Main Street between Grand and Holly Avenues, and other key parcels on both Main and
Richmond Streets
The Plaza
People like to go where people are The Plaza can play a large role as a center of regular activity,
a gathering area to bring out families and employees for lunch time programs, farmer's markets,
outdoor meetings, and regularly scheduled events or concerts Even its day -to -day activity can
be enhanced with push cart vendors, street entertainment, art exhibits or even outdoor dining
1 Encourage family, children, and senior oriented design at the Plaza:
In El Segundo, seniors, families and children play a large role in the community Many
communities have rebuilt their downtowns successfully by providing a special environment
for families The Plaza should be redesigned with families, children and seniors especially in
mind
2 Plaza design should be more welcoming and facilitate active uses:
The Plaza needs a more welcome feeling, a park -like atmosphere with creative landscaping
and places to sit To open the Plaza outward and to tie it into Main Street, the City should
consider developing a small amphitheater for multi -use activities The City also should
consider redesigning City Hall's exterior facade. Opening it up to the Plaza will create a
more attractive and interactive relationship, and to architecturally tie into design elements in
the downtown, especially the "Old Town" look of Richmond Street
3 Redo the Plaza art program:
Art in the downtown plaza, done well, will help create an identity to be proud of, the
potential for a nice space to become a great space We should replace the current art with a
cieative, niteiactive, interesting and energetic art program that will attract the public to the
site Local artists will be encouraged to create El Segundo centric artwork and will be
commissioned wherever possible
_�(,
Main Street
Main Street is, of course, the heart of downtown El Segundo Much of Main Street seems
healthy, viable and attractively maintained The clean and well maintained exterior of many
stores helps make the street attractive The street is largely devoted to retail, pedestrian oriented
uses likely to serve a fair share of community members Main Street has several good quality
restaurants that are popular to residents, to the local workforce and to visitors
However, some office uses on the ground floor, restaurants that fall to actively address the street
with unattractive exteriors and interiors, several businesses that are often closed, important sites
that are poorly maintained, and signage that is excessive and unattractive make the street look
less attractive and fail to contribute to its pedestrian life
The City of El Segundo can take steps to remedy these problems
1 Assure pedestrian oriented retail uses on the street fronts of Main Street:
Insist upon attractive pedestrian generating uses in the downtown, especially on the
groundfloor street frontage of all structures Special conditions may require flexibility at
some sites The City should effectively and creatively use its zoning powers to accomplish
this goal
2 Upgrade restaurants and facilitate outdoor dining:
The Task Force strongly believes that enhanced quality restaurants and cafes, especially with
outdoor dining areas, will be a very positive development for the downtown We must give
people a reason to come here not only for lunch, but after work and on weekends for dinner
as well This will increase the daytime and evening population of the city and provide foot
traffic for other existing businesses There are significant challenges that must be addressed
with the current downtown restaurant selection before this goal can be fully met We believe
a lower -key, family oriented downtown is the El Segundo -style Attracting late night
entertainment and bars is not where downtown should go
Develop a more attractive approach to our streetscape and downtown landscaping:
Landscaping and street furnishings in downtown El Segundo are not attractive and should be
replaced as soon as possible Ficus trees are often overly dense They provide excessive
shade and often block view of stores and their signs, occasionally tree roots disrupt
sidewalks The City should investigate efforts by other cities to manage these problems,
otherwise, consider a tree replacement program Streetlights are too high and their light is
usually blocked by the trees, never reaching the sidewalks, the City should replace these
with lower poles of more appropriate design Design of trash cans, benches and other street
elements should also be tied into the "Old Town" look of Richmond Street
Consider narrowing Main Street to two or three lanes:
People are wary and must often scurry when trying to cross Main Street Yet, traffic volumes
do not appeai to iequire foul lanes The city should consider narrowing Main Street to two or
three lanes The gained space could be used for wider sidewalks to allow outdoor dining and
to make it easier easier to accommodate pedestrian activity Landscaping, angled parking
with landscaped angles and lighting with banners, bike lanes and creating a meandering street
also should be considered
—7-7,
Develop "gateway" program for Main Street and Grand Avenue:
The City of El Segundo can create a sense of "gateway" at the intersection of Main Street
and Grand Avenue by developing banners or signage that says you are in the downtown area
and encouraging an anchor store there The building at the northwest corner of Grand
Avenue and Main Street is in a strategic position and represents an opportunity for an
attractive "gateway" anchor use, such as a quality restaurant, or major chain stores such as
the GAP, or Old Navy
6 Study strategies to overcome the excessive width of Grand Ave. in the downtown:
Traffic volumes on Grand Ave in the downtown area do not require four lanes The street
width and parking in the middle detracts from the attractiveness of downtown and only serves
to make the area seem distant and isolated from the rest of Main Street
7 Consider design standards and strategies to encourage business activity and pedestrian access
along the rear alley of buildings on Main Street
The Richmond Street District
Richmond Street is its own "district' with an `old town motif` - not just another street in the
downtown Even smaller in scale than Main Street, it has its own character and historic `old
charm ", with an early 1900 historic theme With several historic buildings, many in a red brick
style, a designer district can be created to preserve and extend this theme
The Richmond District could itself be a kind of "anchor" for the downtown The City of El
Segundo can facilitate this development by
Use zoning powers and other tools to encourage a specialty use district on Richmond
Street:
The city should take steps to facilitate the development of symbiotic and interactive uses on
Richmond Street, such as antique and specialty book stores, art galleries, and creative home
furnishings
2 Encourage restaurants and cafes, especially with patio or outdoor dining:
Limit additional bar activity in the district.
3 Encourage mixed -use developments with residential and office above the first floor:
Richmond Street is a natural for mixed uses Apartments or condominiums would make
sense, as would offices likely to find a market with the film industry, including pre- & post
production activities
4 Consider creating a "promenade" on Richmond Street:
Richmond is a narrow street, with low traffic volumes The City should consider creating a
"promenade" on Richmond Street with a creative paving treatment, wider sidewalks, and
bollards at key locations that can allow the street to be closed to traffic at specific times, such
as weekends, to encourage greater pedestrian use
5 Consider encouraging development of under - utilized vacant lots or parking lots:
If joint parking at the Chevron lot can be negotiated, the City should encourage development
of under - utilized vacant lots and parking lots with mixed -use protects with retail on the
ground floor and residences or offices above
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6 Connect Richmond Street to Main Street:
Richmond Street can be attractively connected to Main Street Through re- designed and
thoughtfully landscaped sidewalks and walk ways on the cross streets of Franklin, Grand and
Holly Small pedestrian connecting ways could be provided between Main Street stores,
akin to those on State Street in Santa Barbara, and efforts made to enhance those connecting
ways already there
Richmond Street, North of Grand Avenue
The block of Richmond Street north of Grand Avenue is a mayor opportunity for the City of El
Segundo to creatively plan to meet multiple goals for the downtown area The Ralph's site at
Grand Ave and the vacant lot at the other end of the block, at the comer of Richmond Street and
Holly Avenue, are each equally major opportunity sites The City should carefully employ its
zoning and land use authority, as well as other tools, to accomplish significant public objectives
Encourage a village -like mixed use development on the entire block of Richmond Street
between Grand Avenue and Holly Street: This block should be rezoned to encourage
mixed -use with small hotel or bed and breakfast uses or residential and office above the first
floor and interesting retail on the ground floor
Provide slightly greater height and density at Richmond Street and Holly Street to
encourage preferred development: Since the northern end of this block of Richmond is in
a bit of a bowl, downhill from Main Street, it can support a bit more height and density, two
stories maybe three, stepped back from the street Of course, a sensitive transition to
residential uses across the street is essential Any development should meet its own parking
needs on site and could help meet other downtown parking needs
! /
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
DATE DEC 15,1998
Committee's, Commissions and Boards
AGENDA HEADING
El Segundo Senior Housing Board's 1999 Budget Proposal for Park Vista
AGENDA DESCRIPTION
The Senior Housing Board approved Community Housing Management's 1999 Budget proposal and is
recommending it's approval to City Council
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Approval
BRIEF SUMMARY
The El Segundo Senior Housing Board has recommended Council's approval of Community Housing
Management's 1999 budget proposal for the Park Vista Senior Housing facility
The Senior Housing Board reviewed the budget proposal from CHMA and appointed a sub - committee to
provide a more extensive review CHMA and the subcommittee noted that during last years budget
approval process, City Council indicated their desire to allow the Management company to set employee
compensation levels without involving City Council in direct negotiation However, as a courtesy, CHMA
and the Senior Housing Board have provided a very detailed budget breakdown to Council
At a Special Senior Housing Board meeting held on November 23, 1998, the Board approved the
document for presenation to City Council at their December 15, 1998 meeting
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
The 1999 Park Vista Budget Proposal
FISCAL IMPACT
Amount Requested
Account Balance Date FY98/99 Budget
Account Number
Appropriation Required Yes No
ORIGINAT+E.�D Date December 15, 1998
Peter Freeman, President
Senior Housing Board
ACTION TAKEN
a 99srbud wpd
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BUDGET WORKSHEET FOR PARK VISTA October 27, 1998
PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1999 FISCAL YEAR
Fiscal Year. Jan-Dec, 1999 Number of Units: 97 Pro ecl Number: 10
Budget Line Item:
Acct.
No-
'97 Audit
Results
1998
Budget
1998
Forecast
%
Diff.
1999
Budget
% Diff.
198 -99
Potential Gross Income 5100
(1)
Apartments
5120
428 328
41,8328
428,328
0%
428,328
0%
Gafa a and Parking Spaces
5170
17 360
17,460
17,460
0%
17,460
0 "/°
Potential Gross Income - 400"/0 Occupancy
445 688
441,788
445 788
0%
445,788
0%
Vacancies 5200
A artincros
5220
(1651
170)
(304)
57%
(1,192
293%
Gars c and Parkin S acts
527t)
(1 1(37)
87',
(1 752)
50%
(1,746
0%
Total Vacancies
(1 632)
(1,003)
(2,056)
51%
(2,935)
13%
Net Potential Income
444 056
434,785
443,732
0%
442 850
0" /0
Financial Revenue 5400
Interest Income- Prolect Operations
5410
-
-
Interest from Investments - Reserve for Replacer
5340*
20 688
23,809
23,890
0%
21,208
-11%
Total Financial Revenue
20,688
23,809
23890
0%
21,208
-11%
Other Revcnuc 5900
Launciq and Vending
5910
6 028
5 780
5,900
2%
5 900
0%
NSF and Late Charge
5920
Damages and Cleaning Fees
5930
Forfeited Tenant Security Deposits
5940
Other Revenue (specify)
5990
Total Other Revenue
6 028
5,780
5,900
2%
5,900
0%
Effccthc Gross Income
470772
474,374
473,522
0%
469,958
-1%
Administrative Expenses 6200/ 6300
Advertising
6210
917
1,400
-
Other Renting Expense
6250
116
198
241
18%
264
9"/0
Office Salaries
6310
12647
13 195
13,316
1%
13,832
4%
Office Supplies
6311
1900
2,350
1976
-19%
2,350
19%
Management Fee
6320
26400
27,600
27,600
0%
28,800
V/°
Manager or Superintendent Salaries
6330
21 104
21,152
20,898
-1%
21192
111 60
(2) Manager or Superintendent Rent -free Unit
6331
Legal EY enses (Project)
6340
Auditing E,, nses (Project)
6350
2000
2,000
2,380
16%
2,500
5%
Bookkeeping Fees/Accounting Sen ices
6351
-
Telephone and AusiNering Sen ices
6360
2 192
2,400
2,242
7 "/0
2,400
7"/0
Miscellaneous Adnunistrauve Expenses (detail)
6390
2 930
4 485
4,847
7%
4,650
4%
Total Administrative Expenses
70 206
74,780
73 500
-20
76,988
571.
Utilities 6400
Cablc TV 55,478
6320
15 272
15,045
15 384
2%
16,100
5%
Electricity
6450
14 435
14,400
14,083
-2%
14,400
2%
Water & Sewer
6451
8,874
10 200
9,343
-9%
9,530
2%
Gas
6452
5 725
6,000
5 476
-10%
6,000
10%
Total Utility Expense 28,994
44 266
45,648
44,286
-3%
46,030
4%
Sub -total Ex enses ca � forward to page 2)
114,472
120,128
117,786
-2%1
123,018 1
4%
(1) Totals of In,omc R. Expmw valcgMts equal audited results Somv Inc items L�nmdL,d as th y are not broken out in audit
(2) Cost of Managvrs Unit dvdw ed lnnn Apdruiimt ]none
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10prkvst\budgets\PARKV199i xis page 1
BUDGET WORKSHEET FOR PARK VISTA October 27, 1998
PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1999 FISCAL YEAR
Fiscal Year Jan -Dec, 1999
Budget Line Item:
Acet
No.
197 Audit
Results
1998
Budget
1998 %
Forecast Di f
1999
Budget
"/n Diff.
198 -99
Sub -total Expenses (carried fomard from page 1)
114 472
120,428
117,786
123,018
4%
O eratm g & Maintenance Es uses 6100
Jam[or and Cleaning PayT011
6510
12 2330
13,000
3 259
2%
14,040
6"/"
Jamtor and Cleaning Supplies
6515
1 524
1,332
1,568
15%
1,436
Maintenance Contract
6517
1 160
3,275
996
- 229%
3,050
206%
Exterminatm=Payroll/Contract
6519
647
600
7;1
18%
750
3%
Garba =e and Trash Removal
6525
Security Payroll /Contract
6530
74
Grounds PawoH
6535
3 600
3,600
3 600
0%
3,600
0%
Grounds Supphes
6536
33
300
62
-381%
300
381%
Repairs Pavroll
6540
l8 066
17,675
17,873
1%
18,408
3%
Repairs Material
6541
2 890
2,572
2,425
-6%
2,572
6%
Repairs Contract
6542
10 144
3,120
1 656
-88%
3,120
88%
Elevator Maintenance Contract
6545
4 935
31564
3 953
l0%
4,295
9"/"
Heating/Cooling Repairs & Maintenance
6546
524
1,158
143
- 711%
1,158
711"/"
Decorating Payroll /Contract
6560
4 569
3,990
1,228
- 225%
3,990
225%
Decorating Supplies
6561
232
300
97
- 209%
100
3%
Fire Protection Ex nsc (9,674)
6589
2 816
2,280
2,160
-6%
2,230
3 "/"
Miscellaneous Operating & Munleiunce Expe
6590
2 677
1 2,500
1 219
- 105%
1,500
MA
Total Operating and Maintenance Expenses
66 121
59,266
50,970
-16%
(A),549
19%
Taxcsand Invurance 6700
Real Estate Taxes
6710
-
Payroll Taxes (FICA)
6711
6 982
6,652
6,758
2%
6,802
1 "/n
Miscellaneous Taxes Licenses and Permits
6719
203
-
10
100%
-
Property and Liability Insurance (Hazard )
6720
31647
29,024
26,903
-8%
27,014
Fidelity Bond Insurance
6721
-
131
101
-30%
131
29"/"
Worker's Compensation
6722
2 149
L833
1,974
7%
L,834
-7%
Health Insurance & Other Ent lovee Benefits
6723
4 970
8,507
6,234
-36%
12,144
95%
Other Insurance (specify D &O
6729
1 050
1,071
28
- 3780 " /"
-
Total Taxes and Insurnni e
47 001
47,218
42,008
-12 "/"
47,924
14%
Total Operating Expenses
227 594
226,912
210,764
-8%
23 t,491
1 10%
NET OPERATING INCOME
244178
247,462
262,758
6%
238,467
-9%
Financial Expenses 6800
Interest on Mortgage Payable (3)
6820
178 668
178,668
178,668
0%
178,668
0%
Interest on Notes Payable fLon g Tern)
6830
Pnnci al Payments Required
Total Financial Expenses
178 668
178,668
178668
0%
178,668
0%
Planted Replacement Resene Spending (4)
28 933
140 186
147,669
5%
370,308
151
Board Contingency
30,000
10,350
- 190%
Total Cost of Operating
435,195
575,766
547,451
-5%
780,467
43%
Total Income or Revenue
470 772
474,374
474,522
0%
469,958
-1%
Excess (Deficiency) Income Over Expenses
35 577
(101,392)
(73,928)
-37%
(310,509)
320"/"
(1) I"uiude} mortgage pnnopal
(4) 1999 prgleedon based on repluemenI decor vpeu lied in 1996 Rarrcm Re}erve Sway at wsLw estimated by management (See Supplcmenh)
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10prkvst\budgets\PARKVI99i xls page 2
PROJECT NAME. PARK VISTA
October 27,1998
EXPLANATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ESTIMATES
9/98 Bal
PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1999 FISCAL YEAR
Home Savmgs(Coast Fd)
Acct. No INCOME
1999 Budget
5120 Apartments Based on continuation of 1997 rents as approved by Board and
$644 reflects 450,000
Cm Council as follows $/Mo MontIdA Total
$80652
32 ea Lg 1 Bdr Apartments 440 14,080
84,113
25 ea Med 1 Bdr Apartments 380 9,500
Wash Mutual(Great Wstr)
6 ed Handicap Apartments 380 2,280
4 00%
33 ea Efficiency Apartments 298 9,834
$422 reflects $60,000 wnthdrawal
96 (Does not include Mgr's Umt) 35694
$69683
x 12
428,328
$428,328
5220 Less Vac uicy Loss due to 12 Unit Turnovers at 2 days loss/turnover plus
564%
2 months vacant for disability access apartment upgrades 880
$17,748
12 turnovers 2 0 days/tinn S13 /day 312
$489678
0 28% vacancy 427,136
535,012
5170 Garage and Parking Spaces Based on the following rent schedule for 1997
5910 Laundn Revenue Based on current projected income for 1998 vs 1997 $5 00
as approv ed by Board and Crt) Council $/MO $/Type
38 ea inside spaces 2750 1,045
5 ed outsidecoNered spaces 22 50 113
17 ed outside spaces 1750 298
60 1455
12 $17,460
Less 10% 1 acdnc} factor 1746
($1,746)
current 8 Nacdntspaces-- 104/ 15714
5440 Interest Income from Investments, Replacements Reserves Based on 9/30,198 balances
B<udc
9/97 Bal
Rate
9/98 Bal
1999 Interest
Home Savmgs(Coast Fd)
$65,060
4 11%
$65 663
$644 reflects 450,000
BofA
$80652
405%
84,113
$2,394 reflects - $25,000
Wash Mutual(Great Wstr)
$72,618
4 00%
70,553
$422 reflects $60,000 wnthdrawal
Wells Fargo
$69683
407%
4 im asty a im estiyinon $21,208
Co-invest w/ City
$20166
564%
314,683
$17,748
$489678
535,012
$21208
5910 Laundn Revenue Based on current projected income for 1998 vs 1997 $5 00
Acct. No EXPENSE
6210 Advcrtsmg For contract bidders or other notices not real up
6250 Other Renting Expense Credit Checks
Total Income:
$11 24
6310 Office Salaries Based on wage increase of Project Secretary front
$7 25 Air to $7 60 Air ( 4 8% ) for
6311 Office Supplics Equals antountbudgetcd for 1997 including
General Office Supplies $600
Copier Paper & Supplies $125 Imo $1,5041
Copier Service & Repairs $250
$2,35o
6320 Management Fee Per contract agreement with Cm Council
$2.304) per nimith to $2,400
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o
35 hours/wcck
4 35%
$469,958 $0
1999 Budget
S1)
5264
$13,832
$2,350
$28,801)
page 3
EXPLANATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ESTIMATES October 27, 1998
Acct. No. EXPENSE 1999 Budget
63311 Managers' Salancs Based on dtc following salan schedule
California Slate 1998 1999
Lodging Allowance $291 $325
1998 1999
S /mo S/mo
Ycarl%
Sala •$
Site Manager incraw 77% S700
1 127 121,
14,560
lsl On -Call Person
321 321
3,852
2nd On -Call Person
315 315
3,780
current S650 TOTAL 22 192
Site Manager wrih CA lodging allowance 887 $1,538 18 456
6331 Manager's Renl -free Unit (Not included in Acct No 5129, Apartment Income
above and not deducted as an expense )
6340 Legal Expenses (Paid by Cny Not mcludcd m This budget)
6350 Auditing Expenses Based on quote for 1999
6360 Telephone Based an the following osbmaled costs
6421) Cablc TV Based on contract fec of $1,342 /mo
6450 Elcctnaly Based on cslunated cost of $1,200 /no
6451 Wader & Sewer Based on estimated cost for 1998 of 9,343
plus 2% increase as per Water Dcpt
6452 Gas Bascd on estnnated actual cost for 1997 of $5,993
plus 0% rounded to
6.510 Jam tonal Payroll Based on increase from $6 25 /hr to $6 75 /hr
8 0% increase
10prkvst\budgets\PARKV1991 As
�4
$22,192
SO
SO
$2,5111)
$2,400
$4,6511 $76,988
$16,100
$14,400
$9,531)
$6,11110 $4(3,030
$14,041)
page 4
Office telephone ,ZB S60 into 5720
Fax /cle"lor line it S35 /mo 5420
Wier cicxa(or /fircline -[T S35 into 5420
Enln system line (tr $35 into 5420
Fire alarm line lfi S35 /mo 5420
$2,400
6390
Miscellaneous Adnumstralnc Expense Based on following estimated costs
Year End Employee Bonuses
$750
- 1111110
Misc -- Training Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA) or
Calif Assoc of Housing & Services for the Aging (CAHSA)
$goo
-1*01
Updating MlcroRcnt Program
$400
41002
Computer Repairs
$200
-0003
Recording Secretan Fee rm $150 into
$1,800
-0004
Stipend to Resident Activities n S50 /mo
$600
$4,650
6421) Cablc TV Based on contract fec of $1,342 /mo
6450 Elcctnaly Based on cslunated cost of $1,200 /no
6451 Wader & Sewer Based on estimated cost for 1998 of 9,343
plus 2% increase as per Water Dcpt
6452 Gas Bascd on estnnated actual cost for 1997 of $5,993
plus 0% rounded to
6.510 Jam tonal Payroll Based on increase from $6 25 /hr to $6 75 /hr
8 0% increase
10prkvst\budgets\PARKV1991 As
�4
$22,192
SO
SO
$2,5111)
$2,400
$4,6511 $76,988
$16,100
$14,400
$9,531)
$6,11110 $4(3,030
$14,041)
page 4
EXPLANATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ESTIMATES October 27, 1998
Acct. No. EXPENSE 1999 Budget
6515 Janitorial Supplies Uniform rental is at $15,84hreek and wifl go to $16 19 9/1,99
Uniform Rental 1P $70 Into $836
Supplies r. s-50 Into $600
$120 $1,436 $1,436
6517 Contract Maintenance The following sen ices by outside i endors as follow 1998
Carpet & farmmre cleaning all common areas $1,000 no
Cleaning apartment units on turnover
10 units (u, $75 5750 yes
Steam Cleaning trash chutes Ix/vear Ca $400 5300 3 es
Window Washing tipper floors, exterior 5900 no
Itunehr $3,050 $3,050
6519 Exterminating Contract Based on current monthly contract cost plus one time termites
$50 /tiro for treatment of common areas plus 6 units per month plus $150 5750
6525 Garbage and Trash Removal City No charge so
6530 Seairity Pa} roll /Contract This is not a budgeted service at the property. so
6535 Grouods Payroll Equals current wages for
2 gardeners Ca $150 ea /mo $3,(Y00
6536 Ground Supplies $25 Into 5300
6540 Repairs Payroll Based on increase in w age of Maintenance Person front
$8 50 /hr to $8 85 /hr ( 41%) $18,408
6541 Repairs Material Equals 1997 budget $2,497 plus 3% $2,572
6542 Repairs Contract Based on the following projected work
done by outside contractors
Solar Heating Maintenance
$200
Emergency Call Svstem
$200
Entry System Maintenance
$200
Parking Lot & Garage Gates
$420
Plumbing a; $100 ;file
$1,200
Lock Repair /g, $50 ;nio
$600
Boiler Maint & Repair
$300
$3,120 $3,120
6545 Elevator Maintenance Contract Based on current contract price of
$305 /months for 8 months plus $4,295
314 /monthfor 4 months- plus $600 repairs
6546 Heating & Cooling Repairs Based on 1997 cast, $1,103 plus 5% $1,158
6560 Decoratrug Contract Based on painting interiors of 9 units
on turner and 10 occupied units it 5210 /unit $3,990
10prkvstlbudgets\PARKV199i As page 5
EXPLANATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ESTIMATES
Acct. No. EXPENSE
6,561 Dccoralmg supplres Eslnnatc for touch -up paint, rollers & brushes, etc
6580 Fire Protection Expense
Monitoring fire alann system `m
$150
/quarter
5600
Sprinkler Inspections n!
$270
/quarter
$1,080
Fire Alann Systcm inspections .o;
2
times /year
5400
Recharging Fire Extinguishers 'n,
1
time/year
5150
$3 600
$72,072
$39,232
$2,230
6590 Miscellaneous Operating & Mamtenancc Expense
6710 Real Estate Taxes (None City property)
6711 Payroll Taxcs (FICA)
Site Manager
On -Call Person
On -Call Person
Project Secrelan
Maintenance PcrSOn
Janitor
Gardeners (2)
SUI Max Wages Taxed
Based on following payroll
Calculation
$14,560
$7,000
$3,852
$3,852
$3,780
$3,780
$13,832
$7,000
$18,408
$7,000
$14,040
$7,000
$3,600
$3 600
$72,072
$39,232
Subject to Employer's taxes as follows
Medicare
145%
$1,045
FICA
620%
$4,468
SUI
310% of Isl $7,000
$1,216
Training
010 °l°
$72
$72072
1085%
$6,802
October 27, 1998
1999 Budeet
S100
6719 Miscellancous Taxcs Busmcss liccnso, pcnmis cic 5100 in 1997
6720 Prop & Liab Insurance Equals 1998 -99 premium cost of P &L, D &O $11,064
Earlhquakc $15,950
$27,014
6721 Fidelity Bond
6722 Workcrs' Compensation Based on following estnnalcd payroll and rates
$2,230
$1 „Still $60,549
$6,802
SO
$27,014
5131
10prkvstlbudgets\PARKVI991 As
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page 6
I
;
per
Discount
Clerical
$0
5073
$100
O(hcrs
$72072
5499
$1(10
$72072
$3,596
51%
$1,834 $1,834
6723 Health insurance & O(her Employee Bencrils
Based on
1999 cos( for
7%
Monthly
Medical + Dental +Long
Term I
= Total
Yrly Retire
Sac Manager
$139
S15
$10
5164
$1,019
Secretary
$139
%15
$10
5164
$968
Mamlenaucc Person
$139
S15
$10
5164
$1,289
Janitor
$139
S15
$10
5164
$983
$557
S58
$42
5657
$4,259
x
12
$7,885
$12,144
10prkvstlbudgets\PARKVI991 As
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page 6
EXPLANATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ESTIMATES October 27,1998
Acct No. EXPENSE 1999 Budgiet
6729 Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Included in Prop & Lrab lasur _ 86720 SO $47,924
6820 Interco on Mortgage Pa} able- -per Amortization Schedule
Mortgage Principal
$90,588
$88,080 $178,668
Replacement%_ Resen e Study completed in 1996 by Barrera & Co projects the following
replacements in 1999 at the costs indicated The costs for these replacements based on estimates
obtained by management, projects costs as indicated
Description of Items
197 items Paint interior stairwells
Restripe parking lot
Recarpet interior stairwells (to date not warn, cleans
Replace furnislungs /furniture (completed)
Replace patio furniture (cleaned only)
Refurbish apartment interiors
TOTALS * **
Costs from
Costs
Completed
Barrera
Pro ect k
ev slno
7,716
1,950
Replace/upgrade Office Equipment
776
630
ves, City
16,519
6,199
cleaned
1,532
1,000
ves
1 553
150
ves, cleaned
56 104
1919 004
some **
84 200
28,933
'98 items Re- waterproof declvbalcong surfaces
14,312
Correct 5th Floor Decking, slope and height
Paint exterior with acrylic paint
Sand blast & rust resistant paint solar pastels
Replace/upgrade Office Equipment
3,610
Replace vinyl flooring in shop & trash rooms
2,370
Replace mailboxes
4 156
Refurbish apartment interiors
56 104
TOTALS*** 80 552
'99 Items Re- waterproof deck/balcoay surfaces 14 312
Correct 5th Floor Decking, slope and height
Sump pump. concrete & drainage sy stem behind budding
Roof repair & criket construction at east & south of roof
Drainage system, concrete & waterproof garage no corner & ent
Drainage system & re= sloping 2nd floor plaza/deck
Repair main sewer line at east side of complex
Reconfigure drain sy stem all units. west courtyard to southrt est i
Reslope prn ate balconies for eleven (11) problem balconies
Convert 2 units for disabled access
Paint exterior with acrylic paint
Sand blast & rust resistant paint solar panels
Entry System, h2o intrusion to be fixed by Jim Wats 2 217
Park Gate Motors original motors life expectancy 5yrs? 4,878
Key Card Access, bought cards in 1998 1,441
1 Cordless 900nthz or 2 4 gltz digital phone
4 walkie -talkie radios
2 laiups for puzzle tables
14,312 in progress
50,000 in progress
50,000 no
3,000 no
1,500 ves
2,370 no
0 no
19 004 some
140,186
14,312
50,000
46,000
19,000
18,000
28,000
9,800
56,000
6,490
25,000
55,000
3,300
8,300
2,200
200
400
100
32 wall heater elements replace worst. first 3,464
1 electric snake, 1/2 hp, 100 ft jet, (75' non let, $540, 1/3 hp motor 1,700
Refurbish apartment interiors 56 104 22 942
TOTALS * ** 78 952 370,308
* Replace cushions only (10 (m $50 each) plus dry cleaiung covers and furniture
** Based on the followmg schedule of replacements
* ** Please see following Page A -7 from Barrera Reserves Study under 1998 column.
**
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
planned
contingency
'98 completed
planned
planned
planned
ordered
needed
**
$370,308
the source of these figures
10prkvstlbudgetslPARKV199i As � 7 - page 7
EXPLANATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSE
ESTIMATES
October 27, 1998
Acct. No.
EXPENSE
1999 Budeet
No or Estimated Estimated
Units Unit
Cost
Total Cost
1998
Replacement Ilan
Required
($)
($)
1997 YTD
Refngcralors
5
460
2,300
2
Dishwashers
6
264
1,594
1 3
Garbage disposals
10
40
400
2
Bathroom Lavaloncs
6
22
132
Kitchen Faucets
12
39
468
3
Bathroom Faucets
12
25
300
Toilet Bowls
3
45
135
1 2
Toilet Tanks
3
40
120
1 2
Bathroom Heaters
5
40
200
Gas Range
2
265
530
1
Burners for Range, Large
12
56
672
Burners for Range, Small
12
52
624
Vertical Blinds
10
68
680
Carpets
10
620
6,200
1 1
Kitchen Floor Cmcnng
10
380
3,8011
Bathroom Floor Cc%cnng
10
300
3,000
21,145
Sales Tax
85%
1,797
TOTAL
ESTIMATED COST
22,942
Total Expenses:
$7811,467
Total Income:
$569,958
Excess (Deficiency):
$3( 1OS09)
Comparison
to Summary:
(31(1,51)9)
DdTereoce: So
am,
10pr9vstlbudgetslPARKVl99i xls page 8
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 15 December 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING Reports From Committees /Boards & Commissions
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Provide input and direction to the Planning Commission regarding a proposal to begin regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meetings at 6 00 PM instead of 7 00 PM Fiscal Impact: None anticipated.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1 Discussion and possible action /direction
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
On 12 November 1998, Planning Commissioner Gary Wycoff presented the idea of beginning regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meetings at 6 00 PM instead of 7 00 PM, as a proposal to amend Section
1 ( "Meetings "), of the El Segundo Planning Commission Rules
DISCUSSION-
At the meeting, Commissioner Wycoff stated that by starting the meetings earlier, citizen participation would
Increase since it would allow more young people to participate in the meetings, as well as enable families with
young children to attend the earlier meetings However, Chairman Crowley stated that 6 00 PM may be
difficult for working people to attend He further indicated that the Mayor's input on this matter would be
beneficial to the Commission
Commissioner Kretzmer expressed his concern that it may be difficult for Staff to arrive at that time Director
Bernard stated that it would certainly not be an issue for Staff and suggested that it may be helpful to solicit
the Council's input on this matter He and the Planning Commission also urged the public to call Staff and give
Its feedback on the proposal Regrettably, no public Input has been received thus far The Municipal Code
is silent on this subject
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1 Draft Planning Commission Minutes from 12 November 1998
2 El Segundo Planning Commission Rules, Section 1 ( "Meetings ")
FISCAL IMPACT.
(Check one) Operating Budget. ✓ Capital Improv. Budget_
Amount Requested: None
Project/Account Budget N/A
Project/Account Balance- NIA Date
Account Number:
Project Phase- N/A
Appropriation Required - Yes_ No�L
ORIGINATED: Date 24 November 1998
Bret B Bernard, AIC , Dir ctor o lamm�a and Buildino Safetv
d
S� 6
No st corner of Aviation Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue Applicant Everest
Storage. erty Owner. Southern California Edison. -.900
Ms Jester stated is recommending that this Item be contra . They have had
meetings with the app t and the applicant is in the pr s of drafting revised
Conditions 5 and 6 and an tes getting them to sta a next week for the City
Attorney to review.
Chairman Crowley opened the public he
Being no one wishing to spe ommissioner tzmer moved to continue the
public hearin g on EA -427 he December i0, Meeting. Commissioner
Palmer seconded Pas 4 -0
Director Bernar ted the Commission was given a document d Developing a
Vision for D town El Segundo It was developed by the Coun Downtown
Task For Also, the Active Applications list was given to the Commissi Lastly,
staff nded to the Commission a Happy Thanksgiving, as no meeting will be held
Vice -Chair Wycoff presented the idea of starting the meetings in the future at 6 00
pm rather than 7 pm in order to allow an earlier adjournment Starting earlier will
increase public input by having the opportunity for younger citizen's participation
Chairman Crowley stated the working people may have trouble getting to the
meetings at 6 00 pm He feels the Mayor's input may be beneficial regarding this
change of time
Commissioner Kretzmer stated it may be difficult for staff to arrive that early
Director Bernard stated it wouldn't be an issue for staff He suggested presenting it
to the Council for their input There is nothing in the Code that would preclude this
change
Perhaps the public could call in and register their comments at 310- 322 -4670 ext.
212
Commis ner Kretzmer received a call from Mary Lewis indicating tha dl be
a tour oft - facility next Wednesday night at 6 00 pm. the back
page of the El Seg erald of last week, there was ion on things that
could be done with the do area
Commissioner Palmer thanked staff f ell done
Vice -Chair Wycoff co ented Chairman Crowle being quoted m the LA
Times Hem d a clarification of Tony Curtis' misqu one of his earlier
movies
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MOTION
REPORT FROM
DIRECTOR
COMMENTS FROM
COMMISSION
EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION RULES
Adopted January 12, 1988
Revised May 8, 1997
SECTION 1. MEETINGS
The Planning Commission shall meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at
7:00 P.M in the City Council Chambers The time and place of the meetings may be altered or
changed by the Commission at any regularly scheduled meeting Additional meetings maybe held
at any time upon the call of the Chairperson or by a majority of the voting members of the
Commission or upon request of the City Council following at least twenty -four hour notice to each
member of the Commission
SECTION 2. OFFICERS
A The elected officers of the Commission shall be a Chairperson and a Vice -
Chairperson. The Vice - Chairperson will serve in the absence of the Chairperson In the absence
of both the Chairperson and the Vice - Chairperson, the members present at such a meeting may
elect a Chairperson pro -tem
Commission
follows:
The City Planning and Building Safety Director shall serve as the Secretary of the
The duties and powers of the officers of the Planning Commission shall be as
B Chairperson
(1) Preside at all meetings of the Commission;
(2) Call special meetings of the Commission in accordance with these rules,
(3) Sign documents of the Commission,
(4) See that all actions of the Commission are properly taken.
C Vice - Chairperson During the absence, disability, or disqualification of the
Chairperson, the Vice - Chairperson shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the
responsibilities of the Chairperson The Vice - Chairperson shall succeed the Chairperson if he
vacates his office before his term is completed, the Vice - Chairperson to serve the unexpired term
of the vacated office The new Vice - Chairperson shall be elected at the next regular meeting
following such a resignation
RVW /RES7923
El Segundo Planning Commission Rules
Revised May 8, 1997
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
11/24/1998 THROUGH 12/08/98
Date
Payee
Amount
Description
11/27/98
IRS
139,144 45
Federal Payroll Taxes PR 12
11/30/98
Employment Development
27,306 12
State Payroll Taxes PR 12
12/2/98
Health Comp
2,921 13
Weekly eligible claims 11/27
12/3/98
Employee Bond Purchases
60000
Employee Bond PR 12
12/7/98
IRS
83,189 19
Federal Payroll Taxes Holiday /Sick
12/7/98
Employment Development
27,306 12
State Payroll Taxes Holiday /Sick
280,467 01
DATE OF RATIFICATION. 12/15198
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE:
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by
City Treasurer // ti 1,1;)
Finance Director 42 ,,z- r/
City Manager
280,467.01
Information on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo
111111111051111
MINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998 - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 5 00 P M
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Nancy Wernick
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Councilmember Wermck
Councilmember Gaines
Councilmember McDowell
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present (arrived at 5 30 p m )
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the Cary Council on behalf of
another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council
Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 No individuals addressed Council
CLOSED SESSION: The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law,
including the Brown Act (Government Code §54950, et sec) 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 §54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring
with the City's Labor Negotiators as follows
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION [Gov't Code §54956 9(a)]
1 In the Matter of the Application of City of Los Angeles, OAH No L- 9604014
2 Hill v City of El Segundo, LASC Case No YC 030986
3 Fenwick v Civil Service Commission and City of El Segundo, 2 Civil B121282 and Los Angeles
No BSO44667
4 El Segundo v Kilroy, LASC Case No YC 031166
5 Solis v City of El Segundo, LASC Case No YC 029626
6 City of Los Angeles v El Segundo, LASC No BC034185
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956 9(b) -3- potential case (no further public
statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956 9(c) -4- matters
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957 6) — None
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) — None
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 1998 -5 00 P M
4 PAGE NO 1 8
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT at 6 55 P M
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
1201985p
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 1998 -5 00 P M
PAGE
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution #4101
Next Ordinance #1290
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7 00 P M
INVOCATION - Rabbi Leon Kahane, Temple Rodeph Shalom of El Segundo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wermck
PRESENTATIONS -
(a) Mayor ProTem Jacobs and Mayor Gordon introduced and crowned Queen Chnshna Rebar
and Princess Monica Hamilton representing El Segundo in the Sister City Association
(b) Council Member McDowell presented a Certificate of Commendation to Eugene Keener for
his valuable contribution as a volunteer, and invited all citizens to loin the City Council in
recognizing Eugene as El Segundo Police Department's RSVP of the Year
(c) Mayor Gordon presented a Proclamation commemorating the dedication of the Roller
Hockey Rink at El Segundo Recreation & Parks to Ed Czerwmski and Craig Swanson, Co-
Presidents of the Inline Hockey League, and invited all residents to attend the dedication
ceremony at 10 00 a in, December 5, 1998
(d) Council Member Games presented a Proclamation to Nancy Cobb, former President of the
Chamber of Commerce, in commemoration of the dedication of the newly renovated
Parking Lot on the Southwest corner of Main Street and Mariposa Avenue, and invited all
residents to attend the dedication ceremony at 3 30 p in, Thursday, December 3, 1998
(e) Bill Mason, President, E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce, requested City assistance and
support of (1) Tree Lighting in the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, December 10, 1998
from 5 00 -5;30 p in, (2) Santa's Village in the Civic Center Plaza on Sunday, December 13,
1998 from noon to 2 00 p in, and (3) 35th Annual Holiday Parade on Main Street entitled
"Holiday Dreams Can Come True" on Sunday, December 13, 1998 at 2 00 p in
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
the Chamber of Commerce's request for City assistance and support MOTION PASSED
BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented Mr Mason with a Proclamation honoring the Chamber of
Commerce
(f) Commendations to members of the Senior Task Force in recognition of their service to the
City (to be presented later in the Agenda, after Council receives the Task Force Report)
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 1998 - 7 P M
n PAGE NO I
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Council Member Wermck
Council Member Games
Council Member McDowell
Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council
on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to
addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 Two
individuals addressed Council
Loretta Frye, resident, thanked the City Council for listening to the needs of the Semors
Willard Krick, 1414 E Mariposa, expressed concern regarding graffiti on sidewalks at the
green line station, and the need for a stop sign at the corner of Grand Ave and Washington
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only
MOVED by Council Member Wermck, SECONDED by Council Member Games, to read
all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public Hearing on a proposed Specific Plan ( "Aviation Specific Plan") and amendments to
the General Plan, Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the existing Land Use
Designation and Zoming from Open Space (O -S) to Aviation Specific Plan (ASP) for a 5 4
acre narrow corridor of land oriented in a generally northwest to southeast diagonal
between Aviation Boulevard and Douglas Street to be used for a public self- storage facility
(Environmental Assessment EA -427, General Plan Amendment 97-4, Zone Change 97 -3, and
Zone Text Amendment 98 -6) Address 700 South Douglas Street Applicant Everest
Storage
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER I, 1998 - 7 P M
PAGE NO 2
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing
on a proposed Specific Plan ( "Aviation Specific Plan') and amendments to the General Plan,
Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the existing Land Use Designation and Zonmg
from Open Space (O-S) to Aviation Specific Plan (ASP) for a 5 4 acre narrow corridor of land
oriented in a generally northwest to southeast diagonal between Aviation Boulevard and
Douglas Street to be used for a public self- storage facility (Environmental Assessment EA-
427, General Plan Amendment 97-4, Zone Change 97 -3, and Zone Text Amendment 98 -6 )
Address 700 South Douglas Street Applicant Everest Storage He asked if proper notice
had been given and if any written communications had been received Clerk Mortesen
stated that proper notice had been given and no written communications had been received
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, to continue
Public Hearing at applicant's request until February 2, 1999 MOTION PASSED BY
UANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
Continued Public Hearing on the proposed (Third quarter) amendments (unfirushed items)
to the General Plan and Zoning Code 1) Signs; and, 6) Amplified Sound Permits, and, a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Assessment EA -419A, General Plan
Amendment 97 -3A, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -3A, Third Quarter Amendments
Applicant City of El Segundo The Amplified Sound Permit amendments will not be
discussed They will be re- agendized and re- noticed for a public hearing to be held at
a future date.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Continued Public Hearing
on the proposed (Third quarter) amendments (unf rushed items) to the General Plan and
Zoning Code 1) Signs; and, 6) Amplified Sound Permits, and, a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Environmental Assessment EA -419A, General Plan Amendment 97 -3A, and Zone
Text Amendment ZTA 97 -3A, Third Quarter Amendments Applicant City of El Segundo
He asked if proper notice was given and if any written communications had been received
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been given and no written communications
had been received
Director of Planning and Building Safety, Bret Bernard, gave a brief staff report
Bill Mason, President of Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber had worked with
staff regarding this item and were pleased with the results
Council consensus to close the public hearing
City Attorney Mark Hensley, read Ordinance No 1290 by title only
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PAGE NO 3
ORDINANCE NO. 1290
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA419A
AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 97 -3A, AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 (PEACE, SAFETY, AND MORAL), AND TITLE 20
(ZONING CODE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. PETITIONED
BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Mayor ProTem Jacobs introduced the Ordinance
It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule second reading of Ordinance No
1290 on December 15, 1998, and to direct staff to re- agendize and re -notice Amplified
Sound Permit amendments at a later date
3 Public Hearing to pre- Approve eight (8) public facility sites which could accommodate
Major and /or Minor Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) Environmental Assessment
(EA -403A, Address Various (see Table 1 to Staff Report), Applicant City of El Segundo,
Property Owners City of El Segundo, El Segundo Unified School District, West Basin
Municipal Water District and Los Angeles County Fiscal Impact Potential Revenue Source
for City
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing to pre -
Approve eight (8) public facility sites which could accommodate Major and /or Minor
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) Environmental Assessment (EA -403A, Address
Various (see Table 1 to Staff Report), Applicant City of El Segundo, Property Owners City
of El Segundo, El Segundo Unified School District, West Basin Mumcipal Water District and
Los Angeles County Fiscal Impact Potential Revenue Source for City He asked if proper
notice had been given and if any written communications had been received Clerk
Mortesen stated that proper notice had been given and no written communications had
been received
Director of Planning and Building Safety, Bret Bernard, gave a brief staff report
Bill Mason, President, Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to proceed with the action to
pre- approve these sites
Council directed staff to return with an item ranking current sites and a process to release
sites as needed
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wermck, to
continue the Public Hearing to January 5, 1999, 7 00 p in MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Preliminary Design Study for City Groundwater Development Program and authorization
to nntiate real estate acquisition process (fiscal impact = $63,539 73)
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Final Recommendations of the Senior Task Force (Fiscal Impact $2,200)
MOVED by Council Member Werruck, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to
receive and file the Senior Task Force Report and appropriate $2,200 from unappropriated
reserves to implement Task Force recommendations to print and marl the Joslyn Center's
January newsletter to all senior residents 55 and over, in an effort to promote activities and
services, print flyers in larger type with activities geared to seniors, develop and publish an
Joslyn Center informational brochure, including its history, make recreation I D cards, free
of charge, available to El Segundo resident seruors over 62, and retain the Seruor Task Force
for one additional year, to meet quarterly, to assess progress and services offered to seniors
MOTION PASSED BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
Council Member Werruck and Mayor Gordon presented Certificates of Commendation to
Members of the Senior Task Force in recognition of their service to the City
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
6 Warrant Numbers 2253466- 2253758 on Demand Register Summary Number 09 in total
amount of $862,237 04 and Wire Transfers in the amount of $184,456 44
7 City Council meeting minutes of November 17, 1998
8 Examination plan for the Personnel Merit System lob classification of Police Cadet
9 Acceptance of the 1997 -98 slurry seal application at various locations Specifications No
PW 97 -28 (final contract amount $82,415 35)
10 PULLED BY MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS DUE TO POSSIBLE CONFLICT
11 Award Contract No 2661 to Sturgeon General for cleaning of air conditioning duct work
in the City Library - Project No PW 98 -9, in the amount of $14,407 00
12 Lease Agreement No 2600 between the City of El Segundo and R G Simpson Construction
to lease a portion of City property at 630 South Douglas Street (One -tune revenue of
$4,60000)
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13 Proposal that the City of El Segundo 1) extend contract #2601 with WMM Associates to
contract for an architectural design survey and geotechrucal investigations for the proposed
site of the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center for a cost not to exceed
$25,740 00, subject to City Attorney approval, or 2) contract directly with technical
consultants to perform these services
14 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK
MOVED by Council Member Wermck, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve
Consent Agenda items 6, 7, 8, 9,11,12, and 13 MOTION PASSED BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
10 Award of contract for trenchless rehabilitation of sewer mains to Preussag Pipe Re-
habilitation - Project No PW 98 -6 (contract amount = $112,163 50)
MOVED by Council Member Wermck, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to
approve Contract No 2662 with Preussag Pipe Rehabilitation for trenchless rehabilitation
of sewer mams, in the amount of $112,163 50 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0/1. MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS DID NOT PARTICIPATE.
14 Resolution No 4101 approving the City of Chino's admittance to the ICRMA, changes to
the Joint Powers Agreement Bylaws, and confirmation of City's representatives
MOVED by Council Member Wermck, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to
adopt Resolution No 4101 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY -
City Council received and filed an item regarding a Risk Management Committee review of City
contract and insurance issues
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell -
16 Reduction of Fee Required to Appeal Zoning Decisions Concerning a Cihzeri s Principal
Residence
It was the consensus of the Council to amend Section 2 B as follows " favorably to the
appealing party would only a€€eet APPLY TO the unit the appealing "
City Attorney Mark Hensley read Resolution No 4102
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RESOLUTION NO. 4102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REDUCING APPEAL FEES FOR ZONING DECISIONS
DIRECTLY AFFECTING A CITIZEN'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Werruck, to
adopt Resolution No 4102 for a reduction of Fee required to appeal Zonmg Decisions
concerning a citizens principal residence, as amended MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick -
Referred to the recent hostage situation in Hawthorne and advised that the ESPD provided support,
referred to the failure of a water pipeline and requested that Nash and Mariposa be patrolled, and
reported on the Hyperion, and the Downtown Visioning projects
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Spoke regarding the crowning of the Sister City Queen and Princess and commended the work of
Jill Jacobson
Mayor Gordon -
Advised of a proposed amended plan that the Airport hopes will satisfy surrounding cities
Mayor Gordon requested Council to direct staff to draft an Interim Ordinance restricting front uses
to retail only in the 300 and 400 block of Main Street Corridor, and the former Ralph's property
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals zoho
have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees
spealang on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure
to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
Loretta Frye, resident, opposed the placement of antennas on the high school building
Frank Wong, resident, felt the use of cell phones so close to the airport could be dangerous, opposed
Airport expansion, requested the status of the LAX expansion report City Manager, Mary Strenn,
responded that the report would be available on January 19, 1999
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MEMORIALS - Parsons Blackwell
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT - at 9 00 p in to December 15,1998 at 5 00 p in
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Authorize stop signs for
1 Northbound and southbound Virginia Street and Whiting Street at Holly Avenue
2 Eastbound and westbound Palm Avenue at Hillcrest Street (east intersection)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Adopt resolution
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
The City Council has adopted a master resolution related to traffic and parking controls which establishes
certain parking restrictions, truck routes, stop sign controls, railroad grade crossings and one -way streets and
alleys Historically, this resolution has been re- adopted in its entirety if any existing traffic related control is
modified or new controls are to be implemented The most current of these resolutions is Resolution No 4085
adopted by the City Council on August 18, 1998
DISCUSSION:
The City Traffic Committee, comprised of the Public Works and Police Departments, received requests from
residents for installation of stop signs for
Northbound and southbound Virginia Street and Whiling Street at Holly Avenue
Eastbound and westbound Palm Avenue at Hillcrest Street (east intersection)
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution for adoption
Traffic Committee Report
Location map
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required:
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DISCUSSION:
Staff performed an analysis based upon Caltrans Warrant Study requirements for the justification of an all -way
stops at the above intersecbons None of the three (3) Intersections met the criteria for the Installation of all -way
stop signs solely based on this analysis due to existing low traffic volumes and absence of accidents on record
at the Intersections during the past three (3) years
The Traffic Committee also field Inspected all the Intersections for visibility All of the three (3) Intersections
have visibility issues The Intersecting through streets have an uphill grade approach to the Intersection which
could result In the vehicle proceeding Into the Intersection from the side street stop sign not being able to see
the through street vehicle In a timely manner The proposed through street stop signs are being proposed to
mitigate this particular condition
Even though the Intersections do not warrant all -way stop signs based solely on the Caltrans Warrant Study,
the Traffic Committee feels that the particular conditions at the these Intersections warrant additional
consideration and mitigation The Traffic Committee recommends City Council approval to Install all -way stop
signs at these above Intersections
As previously Indicated, historically the City has authorized these types of changes by modifying the previous
resolution and adopting It In Its entirety The attached resolution continues this practice The only change to
the previously approved resolution is Included on page 12 (Section 5 55) and page 14 (Section 5 85) of the
attached resolution
The Cdy Attomey has reviewed and approved as to form the final version of the attached resolution without the
red -line /stnkeouts The signed resolution is on file with the City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STREETS AND PARTS
OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS NO PARKING AREA,
DIAGONAL PARKING ZONES, NO STOPPING ZONES, TRUCK ROUTES,
THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, RAILROAD GRADE
CROSSINGS, AND ONE -WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 4085.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 No Parking Areas. The streets or portions streets numbered 1 in the
first left hand digit are hereby defined and established as "No Parking Areas" and shall be governed
by the provisions of subsections (2) and (4) of Section 10 28 040 of the "EL Segundo Municipal
Code " [Where a side of a street is not indicated then the restrictions shall apply to both sides of the
street within the limits given.)
SUBSECTION 1 1 No Parking At Any Time
1 105 ALASKA AVENUE
LEGEND
Norlhside - Portion to be deleted from Resolution No. 4085
Northside - Portion to be added to Resolution No. 4085
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Douglas St. to Aviation Blvd.
1 1 10
APOLLO STREET
Rosecrans Ave to Park PI.
11 15
BUNGALOW DRIVE'
East Side.
El Segundo Blvd to Elsey PI
1120
CALIFORNIA STREET:
Imperial Ave. to Imperial Hwy
1124
CONCORD PLACE:
East Side
Maple Ave to Sycamore Ave
1 1 25
CONCORD STREET
East Side
Ell Segundo Blvd to Grand Ave.
1.1.30
CORAL CIRCLE
Douglas St to Douglas St.
LEGEND
Norlhside - Portion to be deleted from Resolution No. 4085
Northside - Portion to be added to Resolution No. 4085
N \RESO'S \TRAFFIC RSO (11- 12-98)
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1135 DOUGLAS STREET
N \RESO'S \TRAFFIC RSO (11 -12-98)
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Rosecrans Ave. to Utah St
1 140
DULEY ROAD
Grand Ave. to Manposa Ave
1 145
ELM AVENUE:
Hdlcrest Si to 337 feet east of Hillcrest St
1 150
EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD
1 155
ELSEY PLACE,
South Side.
Bungalow Dr to Center St
1 160
FRANKLIN AVENUE
North Side:
Richmond St. to Standard St
Eucalyptus Dr. to Center St
South Side:
Standard St to Eucalyptus Dr.
1 155
HAWAII STREET*
Alaska Ave to Aviation Blvd
1 170
HOLLY AVENUE*
South Side
Richmond St to Main St
1 175
IMPERIAL AVENUE'
North Side
Hdlcrest St to west terminus
1 1 80
IRENE COURT.
South Side
Penn St. to west terminus
1 1 85
LAPHAM STREET
East Side
Imperial Hwy. to 280 feet south of Imperial Hwy
West Side-
Imperial Hwy to 350 feet south of Imperial Hwy
1 190
LOMA VISTA STREET'
East Side
Franklin Ave. to Manposa Ave
Maple Ave. to Sycamore Ave
1 195
MAPLE AVENUE
Side
North
Hdlcrest St. to 100 feet west of Hdlcrest Street
1 1 100
MARIPOSA AVENUE.
South Side.
First alley west of Main St to Main St
1 1 105
NASH STREET
Rosecrans Ave. to Park Pl.
1 1 110
PARK PLACE:
Nash St. to Douglas St
1 1 115
PALM AVENUE
Side.
North
Washington St. to Sepulveda Blvd
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South Side
Virginia St to Main St
1.1 120 PINE AVENUE
North Side.
First alley west of Main St to Main St
South Side:
Main St. to Standard St
1.1 125 WALNUT AVENUE
South Side
Seoulveda Blvd to 256 fee' Pact of SPr—i—H, a„
1 1 130 YUCCA STREET.
Maple Ave. to south terminus
SUBSECTION 1 2 No Parking 8 00 AM to 6.00 PM except Saturday and Sunday
1220 KANSAS STREET
West Side-
Franklin Ave to Grand Ave.
1225 OAK AVENUE
South Side
Center St to California St
SUBSECTION 1 3 No Parking 10 00 PM to 5 00 AM No Exceptions
1 310 KANSAS STREET
SUBSECTION 1 4 No Parking - Street Sweeping Schedule
1405 ACACIA AVENUE.
West terminus to Cedar St
East Side
Tuesday
Franklin Ave to Grand Ave
1 315
LAIRPORT STREET*
Center St to east terminus
Mariposa Ave to Maple Ave
1320
MAPLE AVENUE.
Sepulveda Blvd. to Nash St
1 325
WALNUT AVENUE
North Side,
8 AM to 10 AM
Sepulveda Blvd. to Selby St
South Side.
256 feet east of Sepulveda Blvd to Selby St
1 330
SELBY STREET
Walnut Ave to Imperial Hwy
1335
HUGHES WAY
Sepulveda Boulevard to Allied Way
SUBSECTION 1 4 No Parking - Street Sweeping Schedule
1405 ACACIA AVENUE.
West terminus to Cedar St
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
Pepper St to Center St.
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Center St to east terminus
8 AM to 10 AM
Monday
1410 ARENA STREET
Pine Ave to E/W alley north
of Manposa Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
N MRESO- SWRAFFIC RSO (1142-88)
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N \RESO'S \TRAFFIC RSO (11- 12-98)
4
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Franklin Ave to Grand Ave.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
14 15
BAYONNE STREET
Palm Ave. to Maple Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Wednesday
1420
BINDER PLACE
Loma Vista St to Whiting St.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday
1425
BUNGALOW DRIVE
Grand Ave to 153 feet north
of Pine Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Manposa Ave. to north
terminus
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
1430
CALIFORNIA STREET
Holly Ave to Manposa Ave
10 Am to 12 Noon
Friday
Manposa Ave to alley south
of Imperial Ave
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
Alley south of Imperial Ave
to Imperial Ave
8 AM to 11 AM
Thursday
1435
CEDAR STREET
Walnut Ave to Imperial Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Wednesday
1440
CENTER STREET-
Grand Ave. to Manposa Ave
West Side.
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Manposa Ave to Imperial Ave
East Side.
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
Oak Ave. to Imperial Ave
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
1.445
CONCORD PLACE
West Side
Maple Ave. to Sycamore Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Wednesday
1450
CONCORD STREET.
El Segundo BI to Manposa Av
8 AM to 10 AM
Wednesday
1455
CYPRESS STREET-
Walnut Ave to Imperial Ave.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
1460
DUNE STREET
Sycamore Ave. to Acacia Ave.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Wednesday
1465
ELM AVENUE
California St to Washington St.
8 AM to 11 AM
Monday
1470
EUCALYPTUS DRIVE
Franklin Ave to Grand Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
Grand Ave to E/W alley north
of Manposa Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
Oak Ave. to Imperial Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
1475
FRANKLIN AVENUE
West terminus to Main St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday
1.480
HILLCREST STREET
South terminus to Imperial Av.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Wednesday
1485
HOLLY AVENUE
Valley St. to Richmond St.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday
Standard St to Eucalyptus Dr
10 AM to 12 Noon
Thursday
Penn St to Lomita St
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
Maryland St. to Center St
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
California St to Sepulveda BI
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
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1490
ILLINOIS COURT
Manposa Av. to North terminus
10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday
1495
ILLINOIS STREET
Grand Ave to Manposa Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday
14100
IMPERIAL AVENUE
Side
North
West terminus to east terminus
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
South Side
West terminus to east terminus
8 AM to 11 AM
Thursday
14105
INDIANA COURT
Maple Ave to south terminus
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
14110
INDIANA STREET
Grand Ave to Manposa Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
1 4 115
IRENE COURT
Penn St to west terminus
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
14120
KANSAS STREET
Grand Ave to Manposa Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
14125
LOMA VISTA STREET
Binder PI to Imperial Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Wednesday
14130
LOMITA STREET.
Franklin Ave to Grand Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
Grand Ave to 206 feet north
of Pine Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Mariposa Ave to Maple Ave
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
Maple Ave to Acacia Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
1,4135
MAPLE AVENUE
West terminus to Main St
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
Center St. to Sepulveda Blvd.
8 AM to 10 AM
Monday
North Side
160 feet east of Penn St to
Center St
South Side
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Main St to Center St
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
14140
MARIPOSA AVENUE
West terminus to Hillcrest St.
9 AM to 11 AM
Tuesday
Hillcrest St. to Richmond St
8 AM to 11 AM
Tuesday
Center St. to Indiana St
North Side
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
160 feet east of Penn St to
Center St.
South Side
10 AM to 12 Noon
Thursday
Main St to Center St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Thursday
1.4 145
MARYLAND STREET.
El Segundo Boulevard to
4 AM to 7 AM
Friday
Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave to 233 feet north
of Pine Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Manposa Ave to north terminus
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
14 150
McCARTHY COURT
Lomita St to Imperial Ave.
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
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1 4 155 NEVADA STREET'
N \RESO'S \TRAFFIC RSO (11- 12-98)
154 feet south of Pine Ave
to Manposa Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
14160
OAK AVENUE•
West terminus to Loma Vista St
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
Bayonne St. to Main St
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
Main St to Penn St
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Center St. to Washington St
8 AM to 11 AM
Monday
14 165
OREGON STREET
383 feet south of Pine Ave to
Manposa Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
1 4 170
PALM AVENUE
West terminus to Main St
8 AM to 11 AM
Tuesday
Sheldon St to Center St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Thursday
California St to Sepulveda BI
8 AM to 11 AM
Monday
1 4 175
PENN STREET
Franklin Ave to Grand Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
Grand Ave to Holly Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Pine Ave to Maple Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
Maple Ave to Walnut Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
14 180
PEPPER STREET
Maple Ave. to Imperial Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
14 185
PINE AVENUE
West terminus to alley east of
Richmond St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday
Standard St. to Sierra St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Thursday
Sierra St. to Center St
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
200 feet west of Nevada St to
Washington St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
Illinois St. to Indiana St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
14190
REDWOOD AVENUE
Dune St to North terminus
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
14 195
RICHMOND STREET
Holly Ave to Mariposa Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Wednesday
1.4 200
SHELDON STREET
Franklin Ave to Grand Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
Grand Ave. to 378 feet North of
Grand Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
Pine Ave to Maple Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
Maple Ave. to Imperial Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
14 205
SIERRA PLACE.
Pine Ave. to Sierra St
10 AM to 12 Noon
Thursday
14210
SIERRA STREET
Franklin Ave. to Grand Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Monday
Grand Ave. to Pine Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Manposa Ave to Maple Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
14 215
STANDARD STREET
Grand Ave to Manposa Ave
8 AM to 10 AM
Friday
14 220
SYCAMORE AVENUE'
West terminus to Main St
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
N \RESO'S \TRAFFIC RSO (11- 12-98)
SUBSECTION 15 No Parking 1000 AM toll 00 AM and 2 00 PM to 3 00 PM Monday through Friday Except
by Permit
1 505 ACACIA AVENUE
Center St. to east terminus
1510 CALIFORNIA STREET.
Walnut Ave to alley south of Imperial Ave
1 5 15 WALNUT AVENUE
California St to Washington St
1520 WASHINGTON STREET-
Maple Ave to Walnut Ave
SECTION 2 Diagonal Parking Zones The streets or portions of streets in this city
hereinafter described in sections numbered 2 in the first left hand digit are hereby defined and
established as 'Diagonal Parking Zones" and shall be governed by the provisions of Section
10 32 060 of the "El Segundo Municipal Code "
SUBSECTION 2 00 Diagonal Parking Zones
210 EUCALYPTUS DRIVE
340 feet north of Grand Ave. to Pine Ave
215 HOLLY AVENUE-
South Side.
Main St to Standard St
220 LAPHAM STREET.
East Side
50 feet north of 118th St to 370 feet south of Imperial Hwy
West Side
400 feet south of Imperial Hwy to 118th St
225 MARIPOSA AVENUE
North Side
Richmond St to Main St
N \RESO'S \TRAFFIC RSO (11- 12 -98)
112-
Pepper St to Penn St
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Center St. to Sepulveda Blvd
8 AM to 10 AM
Monday
14 225
VALLEY STREET
South terminus to Pine Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Wednesday
14 230
VIRGINIA STREET
El Segundo BI to Imperial Av
8 AM to 10 AM
Wednesday
14 235
WALNUT AVENUE
Hlllcrest St to Main St
8 AM to 10 AM
Tuesday
Main St to McCarthy Ct
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Maryland St. to Center St,
8 AM to 10 AM
Thursday
Center St to Washington St
8 AM to 10 AM
Monday
1 4 240
WASHINGTON STREET
Holly Ave to Manposa Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Friday
Manposa Ave to Walnut Ave
10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday
1 4 245
WHITING STREET
El Segundo Blvd to Palm Ave
10 AM to 12 Noon
Wednesday
SUBSECTION 15 No Parking 1000 AM toll 00 AM and 2 00 PM to 3 00 PM Monday through Friday Except
by Permit
1 505 ACACIA AVENUE
Center St. to east terminus
1510 CALIFORNIA STREET.
Walnut Ave to alley south of Imperial Ave
1 5 15 WALNUT AVENUE
California St to Washington St
1520 WASHINGTON STREET-
Maple Ave to Walnut Ave
SECTION 2 Diagonal Parking Zones The streets or portions of streets in this city
hereinafter described in sections numbered 2 in the first left hand digit are hereby defined and
established as 'Diagonal Parking Zones" and shall be governed by the provisions of Section
10 32 060 of the "El Segundo Municipal Code "
SUBSECTION 2 00 Diagonal Parking Zones
210 EUCALYPTUS DRIVE
340 feet north of Grand Ave. to Pine Ave
215 HOLLY AVENUE-
South Side.
Main St to Standard St
220 LAPHAM STREET.
East Side
50 feet north of 118th St to 370 feet south of Imperial Hwy
West Side
400 feet south of Imperial Hwy to 118th St
225 MARIPOSA AVENUE
North Side
Richmond St to Main St
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230 OAK AVENUE
Main St to Eucalyptus Dr
235 PINE AVENUE-
South Side:
Eucalyptus Dr. to 200 feet east of Eucalyptus Dr
Arena St to Sheldon St
240 RICHMOND STREET
East Side.
190 feet north of Manposa Ave to Palm Ave
245 SHELDON STREET
West Side
80 feet north of Palm Ave to 55 feet south of Palm Ave
SECTION 3 No Stooping Tow Away Zones The streets or portions of streets in this
city hereinafter described in sections numbered 3 in the first left hand digit are hereby defined and
established as "No Stopping Tow Away Zones" and shall be governed by the provisions of Section
10 28 170 of the "El Segundo Municipal Code "
SUBSECTION 3 1 No Stopping at Any Time, tow Away
3105 AVIATION BOULEVARD
East Side
1566 feet south of El Segundo Blvd to 124 feet south of 124th St
West Side
116th St. to Rosecrans Ave
31 10 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD
El Segundo Blvd to Manposa Ave
31 15 DOUGLAS STREET
Utah Avenue to Imperial Highway.
3120 EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD-
Richmond St. to Isis Ave
South Side
Isis Ave to 1-405 Freeway Southbound ramp
3125 GRAND AVENUE -
Illinois St. to Nash St
West city boundary to Loma Vista St
North Side
125 feet east of Standard St to Eucalyptus Dr
North Side Center Divider
Main St. to first alley east of Main St
Standard St to 142 feet west of Eucalyptus Dr
South Side,
Standard St. to Eucalyptus Dr
South Side Center Divider.
Main St. to first alley east of Main St.
185 feet east of Standard St to 142 feet west of
Eucalyptus Dr
3130 HILLCREST STREET-
Imperial Ave. to Imperial Hwy
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31 35 IMPERIAL AVENUE
South Side
650 feet west of Sepulveda Blvd to Imperial Hwy
31,40 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
South Side:
Imperial Ave to east city boundary
3145 MAIN STREET
Imperial Ave. to Imperial Hwy
3.1 50 MAPLE AVENUE
North Side*
Main St to 200 feet east of Penn St
31 55 MARIPOSA AVENUE
North Side
Illinois Ct to Lairport St
Main St to 200 feet east of Penn St
South Side
Indiana St to Sepulveda Blvd
3160 NASH STREET
El Segundo Blvd to Imperial Hwy
3165 ROSECRANS AVENUE
North Side
Aviation Blvd to west city boundary
3170 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD
East Side
Rosecrans Ave. to Imperial Hwy
West Side.
Rosecrans Ave to Grand Ave
Sycamore Ave to Imperial Hwy
3175 UTAH AVENUE.
Douglas St to Aviation Blvd
3180 VISTA DEL MAR
South city boundary to north city boundary
3185 WALNUT AVENUE:
Washington St to Sepulveda Blvd
3190 118TH STREET.
Lapham St. to Aviation Blvd
3195 120TH STREET
220 feet west of Aviation Blvd to Aviation Blvd
31 100 UNNAMED right turn connecting roadway from westbound
El Segundo Blvd to northbound Douglas St
31 105 UNNAMED right turn connecting roadway from northbound
Main St to eastbound Imperial Hwy
3 1 110 UNNAMED right turn connecting roadway from eastbound
Imperial Hwy. to southbound Main St
SUBSECTION 32 No Stopping Tow Away 6 00 AM to 9 00 AM and 3 00 PM to 6.00 PM Except Saturday and
Sunday
3205 GRAND AVENUE
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Illinois St to Eucalyptus Dr
Concord St. to Loma Vista St.
3.210 MARIPOSA AVENUE
North Side.
Lairport St to Douglas St.
South Side*
Sepulveda Blvd to Douglas St
3215 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
West Side
Grand Ave to Sycamore Ave
SECTION 4 Truck Routes The streets or portions of streets in this city hereinafter
described in sections numbered 4 in "El Segundo Municipal Code "
SUBSECTION 4 00 Truck Routes
405
AVIATION BOULEVARD
116th St to Rosecrans Ave
410
CALIFORNIA STREET.
Imperial Ave to Impenal Hwy
415
EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD-
Main St. to Isis Ave
420
GRAND AVENUE
West city boundary to Sepulveda Blvd
4.25
IMPERIAL AVENUE.
California St to Sepulveda Blvd
430
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
Sepulveda Blvd to east city boundary
435
MAIN STREET
El Segundo Blvd to Grand Ave
440
ROSECRANS AVENUE
West city boundary to Aviation Blvd
445
VISTA DEL MAR-
South city boundary to north city boundary
SECTION 5 Through Streets and Stop Intersections, The streets or portions of
streets, intersections or entrances thereto in this city hereinafter described in section numbered 5
in the first left hand digit, are hereby established as 'Through Streets and Stop Intersections" and
shall be governed by the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of Section 10 44 020 of the "EL
Segundo Municipal Code "
SUBSECTION 5 00 Stop Intersections
505 ACACIA AVENUE-
California St , all entrances
Cedar St., W entrance
Center St , ENV entrances.
Cypress St , W entrance
Dune St , S entrance.
Eucalyptus Dr., ENV entrances.
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10
715
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Hillcrest St., E/W entrances
Loma Vista St, EMI entrances
Pepper St , E entrance
Virginia St., EMI entrances
5,10
ALASKA AVENUE
Douglas St , E/N /S entrances
Hawaii St , S entrance
5,15
CORALCIRCLE(N)
Douglas St, W entrance
520
CORAL CIRCLE(S).
Douglas St., W entrance
525
ELM AVENUE'
California St, E entrance
Hillcrest St , E entrance.
Washington St, all entrances
530
EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD
Arena St , N entrance.
Bungalow Dr, N entrance
Center St , N entrance.
Concord St., N entrance.
Eucalyptus Dr, N entrance
Kansas St , N entrance
Lomita St., N entrance
Main St., N /E/W entrances.
Maryland St , N entrance
Nevada St , N entrance
Oregon St., N entrance
Penn St., N entrance
Richmond St., N entrance
Sheldon St, N entrance
Sierra St., N entrance
Standard St , N entrance
Virginia St , N entrance
535
ELSEY PLACE
Center St , W entrance.
540
FRANKLIN AVENUE:
Arena St , N/S entrances
California St, N entrance
Center St , E/W entrances
Concord St., EMI entrances
Eucalyptus Dr, N/S entrances
Illinois St , W entrance
Kansas St , EMI entrances.
Loma Vista St , N/S entrances
Lomita St , all entrances
Main St., EM/ entrances
Maryland St, all entrances
Nevada St , WS entrances.
Oregon St , all entrances
Penn St., N/S entrances
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Richmond St, EIW entrances
Sheldon St , E/W entrances
Sierra St., WS entrances
Standard St , all entrances
Virginia St , NIS entrances
Whiting St , NIS entrances
545 GRAND AVENUE.
Arena St., S entrance.
Bungalow Dr., N entrance.
California St, S entrance
Center St all entrances
Eucalyptus Dr, all entrances
Illinois St , N entrance.
Indiana St, N entrance.
Loma Vista St , WS entrances
Maryland St, NIS entrances
Nevada St , NIS entrances.
Oregon St , S entrance
Penn St, NIS entrances.
Richmond St, all entrances
Sheldon St , NIS entrances
Sierra St., NIS entrances
Standard St , NIS entrances
Virginia St., WS entrances
Whiting St., all entrances
550 HAWAII STREET:
Aviation Blvd, W entrance
555 HOLLY AVENUE
Bungalow Dr, NIS entrances
California St, WE entrances
Center St., W entrance
Concord St., all entrances
Eucalyptus Dr, all entrances
Illinois St., all entrances
Indiana St., all entrances
Kansas St , all entrances
Loma Vista St, NIS entrances
Lomita St , W entrance
Maryland St, E entrance
Richmond St., all entrances
Sepulveda Blvd, W entrance
Sierra St., NIS entrances
Standard St , all entrances.
Valley St, E entrance.
Virginia St., EfW gj entrances
Washington St., ENW /N entrances
Whiting St , SW aU entrances
560 IMPERIAL AVENUE.
California St, E/W /S entrances
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Cedar St , S entrance.
Center St., E/W /S entrance
Cypress St., S entrance
Eucalyptus Dr., S entrance.
Htllcrest St , all entrances
Loma Vista St, E/W /S entrances
Main St., E/W entrances
McCarthy Ct , S entrance
Pepper St , S entrance
Sheldon St., E/W /S entrances
Virginia St„ E/W /S entrances
565 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
Htllcrest St , S entrance
Lapham St, S entrance
Main St , E to S turn
Selby St , S entrance
570 MAPLE AVENUE
Bayonne St , S entrance
Bungalow Dr, N/S entrances
California St, all entrances
Center St , all entrances
Eucalyptus Or, all entrances.
Htllcrest St , all entrances
Indiana Ct , S entrance
Lairport St , S entrance.
Loma Vista St, EJW entrances
Lomita St , all entrances
Main St., all entrances
Maryland St , WS entrances
Nash St., W entrance
Penn St., all entrances
Pepper St , N entrance
Sheldon St , all entrances
Sierra St., S entrance
Virginia St., E/W entrances
Washington St., all entrances
5.75 MARIPOSA AVENUE.
Arena St , N/S entrances
Bungalow Dr, N entrance
California St., all entrances
Center St , all entrances
Concord St., S entrance
Duley Rd., S entrance
Eucalyptus Dr., N/S entrances
Htllcrest St , WS entrances
Illinois St., S entrance.
Illinois Ct, N entrance.
Indiana St., S entrance.
Kansas St., S entrance
Loma Vista St, (West) all entrances
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Loma Vista St , (East) S entrance
Lomita St , N entrance
Maryland St, N entrance
Nevada St., S entrance.
Oregon St., S entrance
Penn St , WS entrances
Richmond St , all entrances
Sheldon St , all entrances.
Sierra St, N entrance
Standard St , S entrance.
Virginia St, all entrances
Washington St, N/S entrances
Whiting St , all entrances
578
McCARTHY COURT
Lomita St, W entrance
580
OAKAVENUE
Bayonne St , E entrance
California St , all entrances
Center St , E entrance
Eucalyptus Dr, N entrance.
Hillcrest St, E/W entrances
Loma Vista St , W entrance
Main St., E/W entrances.
Penn St , W entrance
Sheldon St , all entrances
Virginia St , E/W entrances.
Washington St, all entrances
585
PALM AVENUE -
Bayonne St., N entrance
Bungalow Dr., N/S entrances.
California St., all entrances.
Center St , N /S/W entrances
Hlllcrest St (East), 6 j( entrancel
Hlllcrest St (West), all entrances.
Loma Vista St., N/S entrances
Lomita St, N/S entrances
Maryland St , all entrances
Penn St, WS entrances
Richmond St, all entrances
Sepulveda Blvd, W entrance
Sheldon St , E entrance
Sierra St., N/S entrances
Virginia St, all entrances
Washington St, all entrances
Whiting St., S entrance
590
PARK PLACE.
Apollo St., E/W /S entrances
Douglas St., W entrance.
Nash St , E entrance
595
PINE AVENUE
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14
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Arena St , N entrance
Bungalow Dr, WS entrances
California St , all entrances.
Center St., all entrances
Concord St , N/S entrances
Eucalyptus Dr., all entrances
Hlllcrest St., E/W entrances
Illinois St , E entrance
Indiana St., W entrance
Kansas St, all entrances
Loma Vista St., all entrances
Lomita St , all entrances
Main St, all entrances
Maryland St, N/S entrances
Nevada Street, EfW entrances
Oregon St, N/S entrances
Penn St, N entrance
Richmond St , all entrances
Sheldon St, N /ENV entrances.
Sierra PI , N entrance
Sierra St., S entrance
Standard St , all entrances
Valley St , S entrance
Virginia St , all entrances
Washington St., all entrances.
Whiting St., WS entrances.
598 REDWOOD AVENUE.
Dune St, E entrance
5 100 ROSECRANS AVENUE
Apollo St , N entrance
5 105 SYCAMORE AVENUE
California St., all entrances
Center St., E entrance
Dune St, N entrance.
Eucalyptus Dr, ENV entrances
Hlllcrest St., ENV entrances
Loma Vista St., all entrances
Main St., W entrance
Penn St, W entrance
Pepper St., E entrance.
Sepulveda Blvd., W entrance
Sheldon St., E/W entrances
Virginia St., all entrances.
Washington St, all entrances
5 110 UTAH AVENUE-
Douglas St., E entrance.
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5 115 WALNUT AVENUE
Bungalow St , N/S entrances
California St, all entrances
Cedar St , N entrance
Center St , all entrances
Cypress St., N entrance
Eucalyptus Dr, all entrances
Hlllcrest St , all entrances
Loma Vista St , E/W entrances
Main St, E/W entrances
McCarthy Ct , W /N /S entrances
Penn St, E/W /S entrances.
Pepper St , N/S entrances
Selby St, N/W entrances
Sheldon St, N/S entrances
Virginia St all entrances
Washington St , all entrances
SECTION 6 Railroad Grade Crossings The railroad grade crossings in this city
hereinafter described in sections numbered 6 in the first left hand digit are hereby defined and
established as "Railroad Grade Crossings" and shall be governed by the provisions of Section
10 44 020 (c) of the "El Segundo Municipal Code "
SUBSECTION 6 0 Railroad Grade Crossings
605 AVIATION BOULEVARD
1566 feet south of El Segundo Blvd -- Southern Pacific No BBF 499 14
610 DOUGLAS STREET-
170 feet north of Utah Ave - -A T & S F No 21-1-14 7
240 feet north of Utah Ave.--Southern Pacific No BBF 499 43
6.15 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
Aviation Blvd. —A T & S F No 2H -13.1
620 LAPHAM STREET-
350 feet south of Imperial Hwy. —A T & S F. No 21-1-13 2C
640 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD
900 feet north of Rosecrans Ave — Southern Pacific No BBF 500 34/C
650 118TH STREET.
Aviation Blvd —A T. & S F No 2H -13 4
655 120TH STREET
Aviation Blvd —A T & S F No 21-1-13 6
SECTION 7 One -Way Streets
The streets or alleys or portions of streets or alleys in this City hereafter described in section
numbered 7 in the first left hand digit, are hereby established as one -way streets or alleys and shall be
governed by Chapter 10.48 of the "El Segundo Municipal Code"
705 Richmond Street - Palm Avenue to Manposa Ave (southbound)
710 Nash Street - El Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Highway (southbound)
715 Douglas Street - El Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Highway (northbound)
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SECTION 8. Resolution No. 4085 is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 9. 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 1st day of December, 1998
Mike Gordon, Mayor
ATTEST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole
number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Resolution No 4085
was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City,
and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18'"
day of August, 1998, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN-
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Mark D Hensley, City Attorney
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INTER - DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
DATE December 2, 1998
SUBJECT Traffic Committee Report on Stop Sign Requests
FROM A�LA�' r/jz�
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City Engineer Police Department - Traffic Division
The Traffic Committee received resident requests for stop signs at the following three (3)
intersections
North and southbound Virginia Street at Holly Avenue
North and southbound Whiting Street at Holly Avenue
East and westbound Palm Avenue at Hlllcrest Street (east intersection)
The Traffic Committee conducted a technical analysis based on an established Caltrans Warrant
Study requirements to demonstrate need for these stop signs Based on this study, none of the
three (3) intersections qualified for stop signs primarily due to low traffic volumes and absence of
reported accidents that would have been prevented If the requested stop signs were installed
The Committee also field checked the residents concerns regarding visibility issues at the
intersections The intersecting through streets have uphill grade approaches which could result
in the side street vehicle entering the intersection not being able to see the through street vehicle
in a timely manner Stop signs at such conditions are appropriate to mitigate these visibility
concerns
Recommendation:
Even though the above three (3) Intersections do not warrant stop signs based solely on the
Caltrans Warrant Study, the Traffic Committee recommends installation of the requested stop
signs to improve the existing visibility at these intersections
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EL SEGUNDO
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent Calendar
AGENDA DESCRIPTION,
Quarterly review reports of the City's Investment Policies and Transactions for the quarters
ended March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998 by Thomas, Bigbie and Smith
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION'
Receive and file reports
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
In connection with their audit of the City's financial statements, Thomas, Bigbie and Smith review
the Investment Policies and Transactions of the City on a quarterly basis and report back on their
findings
DISCUSSION-
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS-
Investment Policies and Transactions for the months of January, February and March, 1998
Investment Policies and Transactions for the months of April, May and June, 1998
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Budget:
Amount Requested,
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance
Account Number,
Project Phase
Appropriation Required
Date.
ORIGINATED Date- 12/09/98
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TRANSACTIONS
March 31, 1998
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Thomas, Bighie & Smith
An Accountancy Corporation
Certified Public Accountants
City Council
City of El Segundo
El Segundo, California
Donald L Ihoma+ CPA (Reurcd)
b C Smith, Jr, CPA
Jerry D Bigbic CPA
RChirdA levnan CPA
In connection with our audit of the City's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 1998,
we have completed our quarterly review of Investment Policies and Transactions for the months
of January, February and March, 1998 Our review consisted of the procedures summarized
below
1) We reviewed the City's Investment Policy and Minutes of City Council meetings
to determine whether it was reviewed /adopted at a public meeting annually and
that it establishes safety, liquidity and yield in order as priority objectives
2) We reviewed the City's Investment Policy to determine whether it limited reverse
repurchase agreements to 20% of the base portfolio and prohibited inverse
floaters, range notes, interest only strips derived from CMO's
3) We reviewed the monthly investment reports to determine they included type of
investment, issuer, maturity, par and dollar amount invested; market value and
source of valuation (for all investments except LAIF, FDIC insured accounts or
other accounts managed by another local government agency) and a statement
from the City's treasurer as to the City's compliance with its adopted investment
policy
4) We reviewed the monthly investment reports to determine they included a
statement from the City's treasurer regarding the City's ability to meet the next
6 month's budgeted expenditures
5) We reviewed the minutes of City Council meetings to determine if the prior
quarter's monthly investment reports were presented to the City Council within
30 days of the end of the month
6) We selected 15 investments held as of the date of the quarterly investment report
and compared them to the maximum maturity limit and portfolio percentage limits
included in the current government code section 53601 and the City's investment
policy
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7) For the investments selected in step 6 above, we matched the information
reported (including market value) in the monthly investment reports to supporting
documentation
8) We judgementally selected 7 investment transactions (buy, sell, maturity)
reflected in the monthly investment reports and matched the reported information
to purchase or sales confirmations, bank statements and third party custodian
receipts or reports
The above procedures constitute only a portion of our audit procedures in connection with our
examination of the financial statements for the year ending June 30, 1998 Accordingly, this
summary should not be considered an opinion on the financial statements of the City taken as
a whole Also, these procedures do not constitute an audit opinion of the system of internal
controls in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our
attention that would have been reported to you This report relates only to the accounts and
items specified and does not extend to the financial statements of the City, taken as a whole
The management of the City is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal
accounting control In fulfilling this responsibility, estimates and Judgments by management are
required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures The objective
of a system is to provide management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets
are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that transactions are
executed in accordance with management's authorization and recorded properly to permit the
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Because of inherent limitations in any system of internal accounting control, errors or
irregularities may occur and not be detected Also, projection of any evaluation of the system
to future periods is subject to the risk that procedures may become inadequate because of
changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the procedures may deteriorate
Our procedures disclosed no instances of noncompliance with the Government Code and City's
Investment Policy
This report is restricted to use by the City Council and management, and should not be used for
any other purpose
We wish to thank the City staff for their consideration and assistance during the performance
of the quarterly review
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October 8, 1998
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TRANSACTIONS
June 30, 1998
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Thomas, Bigbie & Smith
An Accountancy Corporation
Certified Public Accountants
City Council
City of El Segundo
El Segundo, California
Donald L Thomis CPA (Reared)
V C Smith, Jr, CPA
Jerry D Bigbie, CPA
Richard A Teaman, CPA
In connection with our audit of the City's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 1998,
we have completed our quarterly review of Investment Policies and Transactions for the months
of April, May and June, 1998 Our review consisted of the procedures summarized below
1) We reviewed the City's Investment Policy and Minutes of City Council meetings
to determine whether it was reviewed /adopted at a public meeting annually and
that it establishes safety, liquidity and yield in order as priority objectives
2) We reviewed the City's Investment Policy to determine whether it limited reverse
repurchase agreements to 20% of the base portfolio and prohibited inverse
floaters, range notes, interest only strips derived from CMO's
3) We reviewed the monthly investment reports to determine they included type of
investment, issuer, maturity; par and dollar amount invested, market value and
source of valuation (for all investments except LAIF, FDIC insured accounts or
other accounts managed by another local government agency) and a statement
from the City's treasurer as to the City's compliance with its adopted investment
policy
4) We reviewed the monthly investment reports to determine they included a
statement from the City's treasurer regarding the City's ability to meet the next
6 month's budgeted expenditures
5) We reviewed the minutes of City Council meetings to determine if the prior
quarter's monthly investment reports were presented to the City Council within
30 days of the end of the month
6) We selected 12 investments held as of the date of the quarterly investment report
and compared them to the maximum maturity limit and portfolio percentage limits
included in the current government code section 53601 and the City's investment
policy
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7) For the investments selected in step 6 above, we matched the information
reported (including market value) in the monthly investment reports to supporting
documentation
8) We judgementally selected 5 investment transactions (buy, sell, maturity)
reflected in the monthly investment reports and matched the reported information
to purchase or sales confirmations, bank statements and third party custodian
receipts or reports
The above procedures constitute only a portion of our audit procedures in connection with our
examination of the financial statements for the year ending June 30, 1998 Accordingly, this
summary should not be considered an opinion on the financial statements of the City taken as
a whole Also, these procedures do not constitute an audit opinion of the system of internal
controls in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our
attention that would have been reported to you This report relates only to the accounts and
items specified and does not extend to the financial statements of the City, taken as a whole
The management of the City is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal
accounting control In fulfilling this responsibility, estimates and Judgments by management are
required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures The objective
of a system is to provide management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets
are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that transactions are
executed in accordance with management's authorization and recorded properly to permit the
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Because of inherent limitations in any system of internal accounting control, errors or
irregularities may occur and not be detected Also, projection of any evaluation of the system
to future periods is subject to the risk that procedures may become inadequate because of
changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the procedures may deteriorate
Our procedures disclosed no instances of noncompliance with the Government Code and City's
Investment Policy
This report is restricted to use by the City Council and management, and should not be used for
any other purpose
We wish to thank the City staff for their consideration and assistance during the performance
of the quarterly review
October 8, 1998
1 '�I
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Acceptance of the replacement of water lines, 1997 -98 - Project No PW 97 -15 (final contract amount =
$274,269 37)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1 Approve Change Order No 1 in the amount of $7,475 47
2 Accept the work as complete
3 Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On July 21, 1998, the City Council awarded a contract to John T Malloy, Inc, in the amount of $267,072 90
for replacement of water lines in Nash Street between Imperial Highway and Maple Avenue; Main Street
between Oak Avenue to 200' south of Palm Avenue and Palm Avenue between Sheldon Street and Penn
Street
DISCUSSION:
The contract amount based on measured quantities of work is $266,793 90 Additionally, during construction,
staff authorized extra work not included in the original scope of the contract as follows
Additional work required for removal of an abandoned pipe on Main Street and Palm Avenue not
indicated on City records
Overtime work performed on weekends to accommodate requests by Hughes Aircraft Company and
the El Segundo High School for weekend work Hughes Aircraft has agreed to reimburse the City
$1,000 00 for this work
(Discussion continues on the next page....)
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Notice of Completion
FISCAL IMPACT:
Operating Budget:
Capital Improvement Budget:
Amount Requested:
ProjecUAccount Budget:
ProjecUAccount Balance:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required:
.I^
Yes
$274,26937
$600,00000
NIA Date:
501 -400- 7103 -8207
Acceptance of work
duard Schroder. Director of Public Works
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DISCUSSION: (continued)
The cost of this additional work is $7,475 47 for which Change Order No 1 is being requested Sufficient funds
are available in the project budget and no additional appropriations are needed for this purpose
The total final contract amount, including Change Order No 1, is $274,269 37
All work has been completed to the satisfaction of staff Staff recommend City Council approval of Change
Order No 1 and acceptance of the completed work
Page 2 of 2
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N \COUNCIL \PW- DEC1502 (Monday '12(7/981100 AM)
Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Protect Name Replacement of Water Lines, 1997 -98
Project No PW 97 -15
Notice is hereby given pursuant to State of California Civil Code Section 3093 at seq that
1 The undersigned is an officer of the owner of the interest stated below in the property hereinafter
described
2 The full name of the owner is City of El Segundo
3 The full address of the owner is City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245
4 The nature of the interest of the owner is Public street right -of -way
5 A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by the City
Engineer on November 18, 1998 The work done was Replacement and installation of water
main
6 On December 15, 1998, the City Council of the City of El Segundo accepted the work of this
contract as being complete and directed the recording of this Notice of Completion in the Office of
the County Recorder
7 The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was John T Malloy, Inc
8 The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of El Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows
9 The street address of said property is N/A
Dated
Bellur K Devara/
City Engineer
VERIFICATION
1, the undersigned, say I am the City Engineer of the City El Segundo, the declarant of the
foregoing Notice of Completion, I have read said Notice of Completion and know the
contents thereof, the same is true of my own knowledge
I declare under penalty of perjury the foregoing is true and correct
Executed on , 1998 at El Segundo, California
Bellur K Devara)
City Engineer
N \NOTICE'STW97 -15 NOC (1214/98) / 3 (j
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION*
Adoption of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO RELATING TO THE
AMENDMENT OF ITS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BENEFIT
SERVICES CORPORATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL CITY /COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
RETIREMENT CORPORATION
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Adoption of the Resolution as submitted
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND*
In 1996, the Congress passed the Small Business Jobs Protection Act of 1996 The Act requires certain changes to
local governmental deferred compensation plans no later than January 1, 1999
DISCUSSION-
The City has previously established deferred compensation plans for Its employees that serve the Interest of the City
by enabling it to provide reasonable retirement security for such employees, by providing increased flexibility in Its
personnel management system, and by assisting In the attraction and retention of competent personnel The
adoption by Congress of the Small Business Jobs Protection Act of 1996 requires changes to the structure of and
allow enhancements of the benefits of the deferred compensation plans, including the addition of Internal Revenue
Code ( "IRC ") Section 457(g) A major purpose of IRC Section 457(g) is to protect the deferred compensation
assets of government employees from the creditors of their governmental employers
Pursuant to the legislation, a deferred compensation plan will become an "Ineligible plan" if it does not comply with
the IRC Section 457(g) requirement by January 1, 1999 The effect of becoming an "Ineligible plan" is to subject
covered employees to liability for income taxes on vested amounts deferred under the plan and may cause the city to
be liable for the amount of income tax which should have been withheld on deferred amounts
It has come to the attention of the City that its deferred compensation plans administered, respectively, by the Public
Employees Benefit Services Corporation ( "PEBSCO ") and the International City/County Management Association
Retirement Corporation ( "ICMARC ") may not be in compliance with IRC Section 457(g) The City Attorney's
Office is working with our staff to determine whether amendments are necessary to the City's plans The attached
Resolution will authorize the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney to execute an amendment, if
necessary, in substantially the forth attached to the Resolution, prior to the deadline of January 1, 1999
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Proposed Resolution relatmg to the amendment of the City's deferred compensation plans
FISCAL IMPACT
None
1Z /s /4�-
Bret Plumlee, Finance Director
DC1ICIA1011 QV• I n -a-
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO RELATING TO THE
AMENDMENT OF ITS DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLANS WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BENEFIT
SERVICES CORPORATION AND THE
INTERNATIONAL CITY /COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo (the "City ") has employees rendering
valuable services, and
WHEREAS, the City has established deferred compensation plans for such
employees that serve the interest of the City by enabling it to provide reasonable
retirement security for its employees, by providing increased flexibility in its personnel
management system, and by assisting in the attraction and retention of competent
personnel, and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the continuance of the deferred
compensation plan will serve these objectives, and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Internal Revenue Code ( "IRC) have been
enacted that require changes to the structuie of and allow enhancements of the benefits
of the deferred compensation plans, including the addition of IRC Section 457(8), and
WHEREAS, a major purpose of IRC Section 457(8) is to protect the deferred
compensation assets of government employees from the creditors of their governmental
employers, and
WHEREAS, a deferred compensation plan will become an "ineligible plan' if it
does not comply with the IRC Section 457(8) requirement by January 1, 1999, and
WHEREAS, the effect of becoming an "ineligible plan" is to subject covered
employees to liability for income taxes on vested amounts deferred under the plan and
may cause the city to be liable for the amount of income tax which should have been
withheld on deferred amounts, and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City that its deferred
compensation plans administered, respectively, by the Public Employees Benefit
Services Corporation ( "PEBSCO ") and the International City/County Management
Association Retirement Corporation ( "ICMARC) may not be in compliance with IRC
Section 457(8),
RESOLUTION NO
AMENDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLANS WITH PERS AND ICCMARC
PAGE NO n
IM,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1 The above recitals are true and correct
SECTION 2 The City Council (the "City Council ") of the City hereby approves
the amendment of the City's Governmental Section 457 deferred compensation plans
administered respectively by the PEBSCO and ICMARC, in substantially the form of the
applicable model amendment contained in the Model Amendments to Reflect
Mandatory § 457(g) Requirements For Governmental § 457(b) Plans as set forth in
Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedure 98 -41, Internal Revenue Bulletin 1998 -32,
August 10, 1998 (the "Amendment "), a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herem by this reference
SECTION 3 The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Amendment, substantially in the form presented to the City Council at this
meeting but with such additions, changes and corrections therein as the City Manager,
in consultation with the City Attorney, shall approve (such approval to be conclusively
evidenced by the execution and delivery of the Amendment) and such other documents
required to be executed and delivered thereunder, for and in the name and on behalf of
the City
SECTION 4 This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption
SECTION 5 The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and
certify this record to be a full true, correct copy of the action taken
RESOLUTION NO
AMENDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLSNA WITH PERS AND ICCMARC
PAGE NO 2
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1998
Mike Gordon, Mayor
ATTEST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the
foregoing Resolution No was duly passed and adopted by said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of December, 1998, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
L ark D Hensley, City orney
IZ4 D
RESOLUTION NO
AMENDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLSNA WITH PERS AND ICCMARC
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(u) the partinpant has not previously received an
m.servlce distribution of the total amount payable to
the participant under the Plan, and
(h+) no amount has been deferred under the Plan
with respect to the participant during the two-year
period ending on the date of the In-service distribu.
tion."
OPTION B: VOLUNTARY DISTRIGIIf10Nti
The following amendment may be adopted by an eli-
gible employer that wishes to provide for the voluntary
m- servwa daetnbunon to pardeipanp with aggregate
account balances under the I457(bf plan that total
$5,000 or less
"Voluntary In- Service Distribution, A participant who
Is an active employee of an eligible employer shall re-
ceive a distribution of the total amount payable to the
pa tinipo nt under the Plan if the following requirements
are met.
(1) the total amount payable to the participant un-
der the Plan does not exceed $5,000 (or the dollar
limit under section 411(a) (11) of the Internal Revenue
Code, if greater),
(u) the participant has not previously received an
1n- service' distribution of the total amount payable to
the Participant under the'Plan,
(ul) no amount has been deferred under the Plan
with respect to the participant during the two -year
period ending on the date of the in- service d(stpbu-
tion- and
(tv) the participant elects to receive the distnbu-
Gon,'
OPTION C: OOMBINATION VOLUNTARY AND INVOWN-
TART DISTRIBUTIONS
The following amendment may be adopted by an eat.
gibte employer that wishes to' provide for both a man-
datory in -service distribution of amall account balances
(such as $500) and a voluntary in service distribution
election to participants with higher aggregate account
balances under the f 457(6) plan that total $5,006 or
less
"Involuntary In-Service Distribution The Plan shall
distribute the total amount payable under the Plan to a
part+opani who is an active employee Of an eligible em-
ployer if the following requirements are met.
() the total amount payable to the participant un-
der the Plan does not exceed (enter a dollar amount
that is less than $5.0001.
00 the participant has not previously received an
in-service distribution of the total amount payable to
the participant under the Plan, and'
(n) no amount has been deferred under the Plan
with respect to the participant during the two -year
period ending on the date of the in- service distribu-
tion.
Voluntary In- Service Distribution_ A participant who
is an active employee of an eligible employer shall re-
ceive a distribution of the total amount payable to the
participant under the Plan If the following requirements
are met
O the total amount payable to the participant un-
der the Plan does not exceed $5,000 (or the dollar
Lout under section 411(a) (I1) of the Internal Revenue
Code, if greater),
(u) the participant has not previously received an
in- service distribution of the total amount payable to
the participant under the Plan.
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011) no amount has been deferred under the Plan
with rapect to the partidpant during the two-year
period ending on the date of the in- service distribu•
don; and
(v? the participant elects to receive the distn'bu-
tion '
ANQlOMENIT 2 ADDITIDRAL DEFEIBIAI. ELECTION
The following model amendment may be used to pro-
vide for the one "additional" distribution election au-
thoned by 4 457(e)(9)(B)'
a of the Internal Revenue Code
and described in section 2 03 above.
"If a participant has elected, in accordance with the
Plan, to defer the commencement of dratitbutions be-
yond the first permissible payout date, then the parno-
pant may make an additional election to further defer
the commencement of distributions, provided that the
election Is filed before distributions actually begin and
the later commencement date Meese the required distn.
buhon commencement date provisions of sections
401,(a)(9) and 4S7(d)C2) of the Internal Revenue Code A
participant may not snake more than one such addi-
tional deferral election after the first permissible payout
date -
For purposes of the preceding paragraph, the "first
permissible payout date" Is the earliest date on which
the Plan permits payments to begin after separation
from service, disregarding payments to a participant
who has an unforeseeable emergency or attains age 70
' or under the in-service distribution provisions of the
Plan." (Any of the provisions mentioned in the preced.
Ing sentence may be omitted if the plan does not in-
clude such a prwrsu+n.)
AME11pNENT 3 COST-0P- UNNAp, MUSTMENTS
Any ¢ 457(b) plan may be amended to provide for
Implementing cost of living ad)ustments to the "57,500"
maximum deferral amount pursuant to 9457(a)(15,1 by
substituting the following for "57,500" wherever it ap-
pears as a limitation on the maximum deferral amount
under the plan•
"97,500, adjusted for the calendar year to reflect io•
creases in cost -of -living In accordance with sectloni
457(c)(15) andA15(d) ofahe Internal Revenue Code "
4 S�'WIRMES FOR
GOVaBIMMA§ (b) PLANS
Any one of the following three model amendments
may be used to reflect the mandatory trust requirement
applicable to eligible plans of state and local govern-
ment entities under ¢ 457(fl of the Code None of these
nmendmartts are applied 6Is to S 457(b) plans spon-
sored by tax - exempt Organisations that are not state or
local government entities, and they may not be adopted
by such orgamzaaons. The last sentence of each of the
following mode[ amendments (requiring amounts to be
transferred within a 15 -day period) is optional
OPTION A: TRUST
'-Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Plan.
In accordance with section 457(g) of the Internal Rev-
enue Code, all amounts of compensation deferred pur-
suant to the Plan, all property and rights purchased
with such amounts, and all income attributable to such
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amounts, propery. -. .afiu.o a"°'•
the exclusive benefit of participants and beneficiaries
under the Platt. Any trust under the Plan shall be estab-
lished pursuant to a written agreement that comItltures
a valid trust under the law of finsert name of applicable
state]
All amounts of compensation deferred under the Plan
shall be transferred to a trust established under the
Plan within a period that is not longer than is reason-
able for the proper administration of the accounts of
participants To comply with this requirement, all
amounts of compensation deferred under the Plan shall
be transferred to a trust established under the Plan not
later than 15 business days after the and of the month
In which the compensation would otherwise have been
paid to the employee."
OPTION 9: ANNUITY CONTRACT
"Notwithstanding any contrary provwon of the Plan,
including any annuity contract issued under the plan, in
accordance with section 457(8) of the Internal Revenue
Code, all amounts of compensation deferred pursuant
to the Plan, all property and rights purchased with such
amounts, and all Income attributable to such amounts,
property, or rights shall be held in one or more annuity
contracts, as defined in section 4010 of such Code, is-
sued by an insurance company qualified to do business
m the state where the contract was issued, for the ex-
clusive benefit of participants and beneficiaries under
the Plan For this purpose, the term "annuity contract'
does not include a life, health or accident, property, w•
sualty, or habihty insurance contract
All amounts of compensation deferred under the Plan
shall be transferred to an annuity contract described in
section 401 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code within a pe-
nod that is not longer than is reasonable for the proper
DAILY TAX R6o0RT ISBN 0092-6884 a
ply with this requirement, all amounts of compensation
deferred under the Plan shall be transferred to a con-
tract described In section 401(t) of such Code not later
than 15 business days after the end of the month in
which the compensation would otherwise have been
paid to the employee "
ORION C: CUSTOOLAL ACCOUNT
"Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Plan,
in accordance with section 4570 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code, all amounts of compensation deferred pur-
suant to the Plan, all property and rights purchased
with such amounts, and all income attributable to such
amounts, property, or rights shall be held in one or
more custodial accounts for the exclusive benefit of par
timparits and beneficiaries under the Plan. For purposes
of thus paragraph, the custodian of any custodial at:
count created pursuant to the Plan must be a bank, as
described in section 4D8(n) of the Internal Revenue
Code, or a person who meets the nonbank trustee re,
quirements of paragraphs (2) -(6) of section 1 408 -2(e)
of the Income Tax Regulations relating to the use of
non -bank trustees,
All amounts of compensation deferred under the Plan
shall be transferred to a custodial account descrbad in
section 401(f) of the Internal Revenue Code within a pe-
riod that is not longer than is reasonable for the proper
administration of the accounts of participants To com-
ply with this requirement, all amounts of compensation
deferred under the Plan shall be transferred to a eusmo
dial account described in section 401(f) of such Code
not later than 15 business days after the end of the
month in which the compensation would otherwise
have been paid to the employee "
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 15 December 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for off -site sale of beer, wine and liquor (Type 21 - Off-
Sale General) for New York Food Company, a full - service, off - premises, catering company located at
2320 Alaska Avenue (ABC 98 -8) Applicant Jim Wharton - New York Food Company Fiscal Impact.
None.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION*
Determine that the public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the ABC License,
thereby approving the License
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND.
At the April 4, 1995 City Council meeting, the City Council directed Staff to bring all ABC licenses to them
for review The ABC regulations (Sections 23958 and 23958 4) of the Business and Professions Code
require that in areas of "undue concentration," for most uses, that the City Council determine that public
convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the license, or ABC cannot process and
issue the license
DISCUSSION,
On November 30, 1998, the Planning Division received a letter from Jim Wharton of the New York Food
Company, requesting a Type 21 ABC License so that it could add a liquor "showroom" to its existing El
Segundo facility According to Mr Wharton, New York Food Company currently has arrangements with
various South Bay liquor stores for the purchase and delivery of alcoholic beverages for its catered
(Continued on next page )
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
1 Letter from Jim Wharton (New York Food Company) - received November 30, 1998
2 City of El Segundo ABC Licenses Counted Towards "Undue Concentration" Calculations - prepared
December 4, 1998 by the Planning Division
3 1997 ABC Crime and Arrest Statistics by Reporting District (RD) and RD Map - prepared by Police
Records Division
4 Assembly Bill No 2897 - Business and Professions Code Section 23958 4
5 Assembly Bill No 2742 - Business and Professions Code Sections 23987, 24013, 24200 and
256125
6 ABC Licensing Memorandum — prepared December 4, 1998 by the Police Department
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
(Check one) Operating Budget Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget.
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number.
Protect Phase:
Appropriation Required - Yes_ No_
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DISCUSSION (Continued)
events The company's intent is to eliminate this step in order to provide exemplary customer service to
its clients Thus, if the License was approved, its clients would be able to select and purchase the
alcoholic beverages within the showroom, and the beverages would be subsequently delivered to their
catered events by New York Food Company The applicant further indicated that only one (1) alcoholic
beverage for each variety of wines, beers and spirits would be displayed in the showroom and that it is not
their intent to solicit "walk -in" business, nor to have it in view of and available for, the general public
Additionally, no signage would be added to the showroom which would indicate that it is a retail liquor
store
The proposed liquor showroom, which would be located at 2320 Alaska Avenue, is in an area of "undue
concentration" due to the number of existing off -sale ABC licenses There are currently 6 Type 21
licenses east of Sheldon, which is in Census Tract 6200 The ratio of existing off -sale (Type 20 and Type
21 combined) retail licenses (7 licenses) to population exceeds the County average (6 licenses) by 1
license If the proposed License is granted, there would be 8 off -sale licenses within the City
Notwithstanding, ABC regulations further define "undue concentration" as 20% more than the average
number of crimes and arrests of all Reporting Districts (RD) in the City According to the ABC Crime and
Arrest Statistics by Reporting Districts for 1997, the average number of crimes and arrests for all
Reporting Districts is 36 [there were a total of 1881 crimes and arrests for all 52 RD's] The proposed
liquor showroom is located in RD 320, which is 53% below the average for crimes and arrests for all
Reporting Districts Because of this, the Police Department has indicated that it does not anticipate the
resulting alcohol sales to have a negative impact from a law enforcement standpoint, even though it would
be located in an area of undue concentration (as defined in the previous paragraph)
At this time, the City has not received a formal notice of the ABC License application from the ABC The
applicant will be required to submit an ABC zoning affidavit, which is a required part of the ABC License
application submittal Furthermore, the applicant will be required to apply for and receive approval of an
Administrative Use Permit (AUP) from the Director of Planning and Building Safety to allow off -site alcohol
sales in accordance with Sections 20 40 030 and 20 72 of the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) To
ensure that the applicant does not solicit "walk -in" business from the general public, Staff will include a
condition of approval in the AUP (if approved) which will prohibit outdoor signage advertising alcohol sales
on the property, as well as a condition limiting the use of the alcohol sales to only be in association with
the catering business Currently, Section 20 72 allows the Director of Planning and Safety to make
decisions on AUP's and the Planning Commission to Receive and File the decision (thence appealable to
the City Council)
Neither the Planning and Building Safety nor Police Department have concerns with the new ABC license
for the proposed liquor showroom for New York Food Company The ABC runs complete background
checks on applicants and they conduct a site inspection prior to issuing any type of license The standard
processing time to issue an ABC license is 60 -90 days once a Type 21 ABC license becomes available
P \hannah \abc98 -8 doc
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Ms Laurie B Jester,
Senior Planner
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, Cabfomia 90245
Dear Laurie.
NOV 3 0 1998
The following is an outline of a proposed request New York Food Company would like to present
to the City Council of El Segundo
New York Food Company would like the city allow us to add a type 21 liquor license to our
existing El Segundo based business Type 21 is a retail package off-sale general license, the kind
typically associated with a retail liquor store or comer market However, this is not the approach
we will be taking
New York Food Company is a full service, off - premise catering company We are neither a
restaurant nor a retail outlet All of our culinary creations are for guests to enjoy at the location of
their choice This may include a private residence, a corporation, a park or maybe a private
banquet hall One of the services we offer is to assist our clients with their "specialty" beverage
needs Currently we make these arrangements through South Bay liquor stores who deliver the
desired products to the event site
It is our desire to eliminate this additional step If granted an administrative use permit, and
eventually the liquor license, it is our intention to open a showroom at our existing facility We
will have little inventory on site as we expect nearly all of our sales to be in association with our
special events Basically, we will have one of each of a large variety of wines, beers and spirits
Clients in need of this service will place their order, we will make the bulk purchase and deliver
to their location just prior to the event We will not be soliciting walk in business nor do we plans
on adding any signage that would indicate that we are a retail liquor store
Preliminary research with the city and the ABC leaves us optimistic that we may be able to
proceed with this new venture in the near future We look forward to your questions and
comments and appreciate your time
Best wishes,
Jun Wharton
New York Food Company
Phone (310) 643 -6151 - 2320 Alaska Avenue, El Segundo, California 90245 • Fax (310) 643 -0325
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
History Opened as a humble New York style dell in 1979 The retail side was closed down as the business
evolved into a full service catenng, property management, party rental and special event production
company According to an independent catering consultant, New York Food Company of 1998 is
considered "among the more successful ones (catering operations) in the nation "*
Staffing Full time staff of approximately 53, total active payroll of approximately 150 Our culinary team
includes graduates of the Culinary Institute of Amenca, Lords and Guilds of England, and chefs from
some of the Southland's favorite eateries An in -house salaried staff of event designers help to create and
oversee the most minute of details - all a part of the New York Food Company service experience
Corporate "We are only as good as our last meal " Current business volume hovers at an average of 45 events and
Philosophy 850 meals per day New York Food Company's mission statement includes "the desire to create and
produce the highest quahty catered events including outstanding cuisine, beautifully presented by
attentive and professional service personnel To offer flexibility, creativity and flowing events to our
clients designed by detail minded event coordinators" A primary objective is to assist clients as they
host memorable events where they are able to relax and enjoy the festivities right along with thew guests
knowing that all is being taken care of just as planned
Diversity New York Food Company consists of two different divisions
1) Corporate Catering The foundation for the business, serving an active client list of approximately
3,300 Southland corporations who order breakfast, lunch or dinner from an extensive eight page
menu The vanety, presentation and value offered all add to a department responsible for nearly
$2 8M in annual sales Events range from the basic delivered lunch for 10 or more guests, to white
glove served boardroom dining to a company picnic or open house for 1000's To date our largest
single day event was a double meal service for 5000 guests
2) Social Catering A natural spin off from the corporate division, this is the teaming of a more formal
presentation of New York Food Company's creative cuisine together with complete event design and
production Event designers can assist with everything from entertainment, parking, specialty
beverage, rentals or anything else desired When combined with property management and an m-
house rental department this segment of the business is responsible for nearly $3 4M in annual sales
Recent Event Events range from the basic to the extreme Some recent events of notice include the Gala opening of
Of Interest the Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios, the VIP hosting for the L A Marathon, multiple night Fragrance
Kick Off for Polo by Ralph Lauren and a Company Picnic in Ventura for 5000 guests Their designers
have converted warehouses into settings for gala presentations, back yards into a tropical paradise and
have assisted more than 400 couples this year to create the wedding reception of their dream Regardless
of the event, they never loose sight of the fact that they are caterers first and foremost Quality food and
service is the top priority, everything else is there to comphment that aspect of your event Thank you for
the opportunity of this introduction and leave you with this, "New York Food Company - your guests will
taste the differences" We hope to be serving you soon
• Mr fidl Hansen, independent catenng consultant, professor and owner of Leadmg Caterers of America, based in N hams, Flonda
Phone (310) 643 -6151 a 2320 Alaska Avenue, El Segundo, California 90245 • Fax (310) 643 -0325
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
City's ABC Licenses
Counted Toward "Undue Concentration" Calculations
(Using 1990 Census Data)
Census Tract
Population
On -Sale
County Average
On -Sale
El Segundo Ratio
Off -Sale
County Average
Off -Sale
El Segundo Ratio
6200 6201
East of Sheldon West of Sheldon - North of El Segundo
6799 8426
1 971 1 1053
7 Licenses 8 Licenses
1 378 1 421
18 Licenses- 20 Licenses - "undue concentration"
"undue concentration"
1 1133
6 Licenses
1 850
8 Licenses **
"undue concentration"
1 1204
7 Licenses
1 1685
5 Licenses - no "undue concentration"
* *[Includes proposed Type 21 license for New York Food Company at 2320 Alaska Avenue]
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Types of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licenses
Counted Toward "Undue Concentration" Calculations
I. ON -SALE -- ON -SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ONLY
License
Number
Type
of Licenses
Type 40
1
On -Sale Beer - Food must be available. Minors Permitted
Type 41
17
On -Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place - Restaurant
Operation Minors Permitted
Type 42
3
On -Sale Beer and Wine Public Premises - Food not
required Minors Not Permitted
Type 47
13
On -Sale General Bona Fide Eating Place - Restaurant
operation Beer, Wine and Distilled Spirits Minors
Permitted
Type 48
1
On -Sale General Public Premises - Cocktail Lounge
Minors Not Permitted
Type 51
1
Club - Veterans or Other
Type 57
1
Club - Entertainment Allowed
Type 70
1
General Restrictive - Hotel
TOTAL
38
OFF -SALE -- OFF -SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ONLY
License Number
Type of Licenses
Type 20 6 Off -Sale Beer and Wine
Type 21 7 ** Off -Sale General - Beer, Wine and Distilled Spirits
TOTAL 13
* *[Includes new Type 21 license for New York Food Company at 2320 Alaska Avenue]
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ABC CRIME AND ARREST STATISTICS
BY REPORTING DISTRICTS (RD)
1997
RD
PART ICRIMES
ARRESTS
TOTALS
PERCENT
101
59
17
76
111
102
62
20
82
128
103
61
06
67
86
104
40
12
52
44
105
02
09
11
-69
106
24
05
29
-19
107
73
18
91
153
108
29
24
53
47
109
13
06
19
-47
110
16
08
24
-33
111
16
19
35
-03
112
35
20
55
53
113
35
18
53
47
114
10
21
31
-14
115
15
02
17
-53
116
01
06
07
-81
201
22
06
28
-22
202
18
10
28
-22
203
16
04
20
-44
204
19
09
28
-22
205
30
08
38
06
206
23
06
29
-19
207
40
18
58
61
208
27
06
33
-08
209
51
15
66
83
210
55
18
73
102
149
Number of Reporting Districts = 52
Average # of Part I Crimes per Reporting District = 26
Average # of Arrests per Reporting District = 10
Average # of Crimes and Arrests per Reporting District = 36
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211
24
04
28
-22
212
38
15
53
47
301
29
28
57
58
302
28
01
29
-19
303
18
21
39
08
304
06
04
10
-72
305
18
03
21
-42
306
24
02
26
-28
307
03
00
03
-92
308
43
12
55
53
309
19
03
22
-39
310
12
00
12
-67
311
35
07
42
17
312
05
00
05
-86
313
04
00
04
-89
314
60
31
91
153
315
05
08
13
-64
316
10
01
11
-69
317
35
14
49
36
318
27
15
42
17
319
82
23
105
192
320
12
05
17
-53
321
06
01
07
-81
322
11
01
12
-67
323
06
06
12
-67
324
05
08
13
-64
TOTALS
1357
524
1881
Number of Reporting Districts = 52
Average # of Part I Crimes per Reporting District = 26
Average # of Arrests per Reporting District = 10
Average # of Crimes and Arrests per Reporting District = 36
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Assembly Bill No. 2897
An act to amend Section 23958 of, and to add Section 23958.4 to,
the Business and Professions Code, relatiag to alcoholic beverages.
1A ved5eerby Ctuy°"QRifwotStaw0 WembW 2M loci
ted with
L.ECLU ATSYE COMSEL,s DICESr
AB 2897, Caidera. Alcoholic beverages: retail licenses: undue
concentration.
Existing law provides that the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control may deny an application for a license if the issuance would,
among other things, result in or add to an undue concentration of
licenses, and the applicant fins to show that public convenience or
necessity would be served by the issuance. Existing regulatory law
defines "undue concentration" with regard to applications for
on -sale and off-sale retail licenses.
This bill would instead require the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control to deny an a plication if issuance would tend to
create a law enforcement problem, or would result in or add to an
undue concentration of licenses. The bill would change the
definition of undue concentration, and would provide that,
notwithstanding the requirement that the department deny an
application that would result in or add to an undue concentration of
Licenses, a license may be issued with respect to a nonratag license,
a retail on -sale bona fide eating place license, a retail license issued
for a hotel, motel, or other lodging establithment, as defined, a retail
license issued in conjunction with a beer manufacturer's license, or
a winegrowers license, if the applicant shows that public
convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance, and with
respect to any other license, if the local governing body of the area
in which the applicant premises are located determines that public
convenience or necessity would be served by the u3uanm
The people of the State of CAGfarnis do enact as follows
SECTION 1. Section 23958 of the Business and Professions Code
is amended to read:
23958. Upon receipt of an application for a license or for a transfer
of a license and the applicable fee, the department shall make a
thorough investigation to determine whether the applicant and the
prenuses for which a license is applied qualify for a incense and
whether the provisions of this division have been complied with. and
shall investigate all matters connected therewith which may affect
the public welfare and morals. The department shall deny an
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application for a license or for a transfer of a license if either the
applicant or the premises for which a license is applied do not qualify
for a license under this division, application for a llcerise if
The department further small deny an app
issuance of that license would tend to create a law enforcement
problem, or if issuance would result in or add to an undue
concentration of licenses, except as provided in Section 2393M.
SEC. 2. Section 23958.4 is added to the Business and Professions
Code, to read:
23958.4. (a) For purposes of Section 23958, ue
.cony mesas the applieanY paetnises for as or
premises- to.premsises transfer of any retail license are located in an
area where any of the following conditions exist:
(1) The applicant premises are located in a crime reporting
district that has a 20
defined in subdivmom (c), than a average numb
reported
crimes as determined from all crime reporting districts within the
jurisdiction of the local law enforcement agency.
(2) As to on -sale retail license applications. the TWO of on -s )tee
retail licenses to Poo in the census tract or census Wyman
wf5ch the applicant nt premisess are located exceeds the rat90 e
(3) As to off -sale retail license applications, t�r�io of off -sale
retail Beerier to copula__ der in the census tract or census ai sion m
Much app t premises are located exceeds the ratio of off-sale
premises are loc atea. ,
tb) Notwithstanding Section 23958, the department may issue a
license as follows:
t 1) With respect to a nonretail license, a retail on-sale bona fide
eating pl ace license, a retail license issued for a hotel, motel. or other
lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section
25503.16, a retail license issued in conjunction with a beer
manufacturer's license, or a winegrower's license, if the applicant
shows that public convenience or necessity would be served by the
issuance.
12) With respect to any other license, if the local governing body
of the area in which the applicant premises are located determines
that public convenience or necessity would be served by the
issuance.
icy For purposes of this section. the following definitions shall
apply:
11) "Reporting districts" means geographical areas within the
boundaries of a angle governmental entity (city or the
unincorporated area of a county) , that are identified by the local law
enforcement agency in the compilation and maintenance of
statistical =formation on reported crimes and arrests.
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(2) "Reported crimes" means the most recent Yearlys of criminal
by the local law enforcement agency of reported
homicide, forcible rape, robbery. a8gravated assaalt, burglary,
larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, cambined with all arrests for
other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except tsaffsc
citations.
(3) "Population within the census tract or census division" means
the population as determined, by the most recent United States
decennial or special census. The population determination SW not
operate to prevent an applicant from establishing that an increase of
resident population has occurred within the census tract or census
division.
(4) "Population in the county" shall be determined by the annual
population estimate for California counties published by the
Population Research Unit of the Department of Finance.
(5) "Retail licenses" shall include the following:
(A) Oft' -sale retail licenses. Type 20 (off -sale beer and wine) and
Type 21 (off -sale general).
(B) On -sale retail licenses: All retail on -sale licenses, ocept Type
43 (on -sale beer and wine for train), Type 44 (on -sale beer and wine
for fishing party boat), Type 45 (on -sake beer and wine for boat).
Type 46 (on -sale beer and wine for airplane), Type 53 (on -sale
general for train and sleeping car), Type 54 (on -sale general for
boat), Type 35 (on -sale general for airplane), Type 56 (on -sale
general for vessels of more than 1,000 tons burden). and Type 62
(on -sale general bona fide public eating place intermittent dockside
license for vessels of more than 15AW tons displacement).
(6) A "premises to premises transfer" refers to each liceasa being
separate and distinct and transferable upon approval of the
department.
(d) For purposes of this section, the number of retail licenses in
the county shall be determined by the most recent yearly retail
License count published by the department in its Procedure Manual.
(e) The enactment of this section shall not affect any existing
rights of any holder of a retail license issued prior to April 29, 19M
whose promises were destroyed or rendered unusable as a result of
the civil disturbances occurring in Los Angeles from April 29 to May
2, 1932, to reopen and operate those licensed premises.
(E) This section shall not apply where the premises have been
licensed and operated with the same type license within 90 days of
the appacadoa.
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[A> <A] contains added text, and
ED> <Dj contains deleted text.
California 1993 -94 Regular Session
Enacted
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 2742
CHAPTER 629
Lee
An act to amend Sections 23987, 24013, and 24200 of, and to add
Section 25612.5 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to
alcoholic beverages.
jApproved by
State September �20, 1994i,ed with
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2742, Lee. Alcoholic beverages.
Existing law requires the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
to notify the appropriate sheriff, chief of police, district attorney,
and legislative body of an a lication er of
li aor 1 e and pro I a partmant of Alcoholic Beverage
ontra from issuing or transferring a license until at least 30 days
. .fter these notices are provided.
This bill would re tlt
to also of the 1 cons! or
icense transfer application, and would allow any local law enforcement
agency that is so notified to ra ue extenL%g1L9f the 30-day waiting
period for a period not to exces an additional 20 days.
Existing law provides that st th! issuan of a liquor
license may be filed with the of R& EMC Beverage control,
as specified. Existing law permits the department to reject protests it
determines to be false, vexatious, or without reasonable or probable
cause, and permits a protestant whose protest bas been rejected to file
an accusation with the department, as specified.
This bill would reQui e De rtm eoholic
Contro , it, after noes gat on, recommends t a license be issued
wor-withistandinq a protest by a public agency, a public official, or the
governing body of a city or county, t ne 4ry *henay., official, or
governing body in� writing og its determination- and the reasons therefor,
in conjunction witr -i-Fie notice of hear ng provided to the protestant, as
specified.
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Existing law establishes various matters, including a licensee's
failure to take reasonable steps to correct a nuisance on the licensed
iremises or other immediate areas within a reasonable time after receipt
of a notice pursuant to a specified statute, as grounds for the
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suspension or revocation c._ A liquor license.
This bill would, as provided, establish a licensee's failure, within
a reasonable time after specified notice, to take reasonable steps to
correct objectionable conditions that occur during business hours on any
public sidewalk abutting a licensed premises, as an additional ground
for revocation or suspension of a liquor license, except with respect to
certain specified licenses.
Existing law establishes certain regulatory requirements with
respect to alcoholic beverages, and provides that the violation of any
of those requirements shall be punished as a misdemeanor, unless
otherwise provided.
This bill would establish certain general operating standards that
are applicable, as provided, to the licensed premises of certain
retailers of alcoholic beverages, the violation of which would be
punishable as a misdemeanor. By creating a new crime, this bill would
establish a state - mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this
act for a specified reason.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 23987 of the Business and Professions Code is
amended to read:
23987. Upon the p2Qipt` r the d ant of an oziainal_
a��tic f�ory or any license or an app aa�%n�"or trans or of any
ciTcense, written notice thereof, consisting of a co of the
mm
application, shall i &elv be mailed by the department to the
sheriff, ch£ei of c and district attorney of the locality in which
the promises are situated, to the cit or ,
whoever has jurisdiction, the o supervisors of the county n
which the premises are situated, if in unincorporated territory, and to
the city council or other governing body of the city in which the
premises are situated, if within an incorporated area.
No licepap hall or transferred by the department until at
leis �a ss after the mai ng by the department of the notices` —`�'�
required by this section. The department may extend th L 30-daX period
specified in the preceding sentence for a period Q=_to exceed AP
additional ao ebvhy Upon the written request of any local law
enforcement agency that states proper grounds for extension. Proper
grounds for extension are limited to the requesting agency or official
being in the process of preparing either a protest or proposed
conditions with respect to the issuance or transfer of a license.
SEC. 2. Section 24013 of the Business and Professions Code is
amended to read:
24013. (a) Protests may be f led t any office of the department at
any time within ju dAYs from the first date of posting the notice of
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intention to engage in the .ale
ssr within 30 days Of the mailing
23985.5, whichever
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(b) The de;)a;=MAnt may rei11
100 A»,
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of alcoholic beverages t the Premises,
of the notification pursuant to Section
ub�1tC etc3enc.7� °i r... ��. - -- - - - -- --
o ,y or county, if it detarminc�aes
the pranyetime
or without reasonable or probable
thereon, notwithstanding Section 24016�or�24300. If
noEwithst.anding a proses= oy a v� °%j —z , -
governing body/ of a city or coun ty. e d
aa-e officzal, or governs ion wig e n
e reasons therefor, in ccmj
to the protestant pursuant to Section 11509 of
the "oTrejects a protest as provided i
e license aB�LOnL.whose protest has been
M s after the issuance of the license, a ar
department alleging the grounds of protest as a
the license and the jrartmentahal� a has
chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Pa
Title 2 of the Government Code.
are false, vexatious,
before hearing
the
the Government
n this section
rejected
e for revocation of
as provided in
of Division 3 of
sales Prohibiting or
(c) nothing in this section shall be construed *a pr
restricting any right which the individual making the protest might have
to a judicial proceeding.
SEC. 3. Section 24200 of the Business and Professions Code is
amended to read:
24200. The following are the grounds that constitute a basis for
the suspension or revocation of licenses:
(a) When the continuance of a license would be contrary to public
welfare or morals. However, Proceedings under this subdivision are not a
limitation upon the departments authority to proceed under Section 22
of Article XX of the California Constitution.
(b) Except as limited by Chapter it (commencing with Section 24850)
and Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 25000), the violation or the
causing or the permitting of a violation by a licensee of this division,
any rules of the board adopted pursuant to part 14 (commencing with
Section 32001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or any
rules of the department adopted pursuant to the provisions of this
division, or any other penal provisions of law of this state prohibiting
or regulating the sale, exposing for sale, use, possession, giving away,
adulteration, dilution, misbranding, or mislabeling of alcoholic
beverages or intoxicating liquors.
(c) The misrepresentation of a material fact by an applicant in
obtaining a license.
(d) The plea, verdict, or judgment of guilty, or the plea of nolo
contendere to any public offense involving moral turpitude or under any
Federal law prohibiting or regulating the sale, exposing for sale, use,
, ossession, or giving away of alcoholic beverages or intoxicating
liquors or prohibiting the refilling or reuse of distilled spirits
containers charged against the licensee.
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(a) Failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable
conditions on the licensed premises, including the immediately adjacent
area that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee, that constitute a
nuisance within a reasonable time after receipt of notice to make those
corrections from a district attorney, city attorney, county se of
the department, under section 373a of the Penal Code. For the purpo
this subdivision only, "property or premises" as used in Section 373a of
the Penal Code includes the area immediately adjacent to the licensed
premises that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee.
(f) Failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable
conditions that occur during business hours on any public sidewalk
abutting a licensed premises and constitute a nuisance, within a
reasonable time after receipt of notice to correct those conditions from
the department. This subdivision shall apply to a licensee only upon
written notice to the licensee from the department. The department shall
issue this written notice upon its own determination, or upon a request
from the local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the premises
are located, that is supported by substantial evidence that persistent
objectionable conditions are occurring on the public sidewalk abutting
the licensed premises. For purposes of this subdivision:
(1) "Any public sidewalk abutting a licensed premises" means the
publicly owned, pedestrian - traveled way, not more than 20 feet from the
premises, that is located between a licensed premises, including any
immediately adjacent area that is owned, leased, or rented by the
licensee, and a public street.
(2) "objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance" means
disturbance of the peace, public drunkenness, drinking in pub
harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, loitering, public
urination, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, or excessive loud noise.
(3) "Reasonable steps" means all of the following:
(A) Calling the local law enforcement agency. Timely calls to the
local law enforcement agency that are placed by the licensee, or his or
her agents or employees, shall not be construed by the department as
evidence of objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance.
(B) Requesting those persons engaging in activities causing
objectionable conditions to cease those activities, unless the licensee,
or his or her agents or employees, feel that their personal safety would
be threatened in making that request.
(C) Naking good faith efforts to remove items that facilitate
-loitering, such as furniture, except those structures approved or
permitted by the local jurisdiction. The licensee shall not be liable
for the removal of those items that facilitate loitering.
(4) when determining what constitutes "reasonable steps," the
department shall consider site configuration constraints related to the
unique circumstances of the nature of the business.
(9) subdivision (f) shall not apply to a bona fide public eating
place, as defined in Section 23036, that is so operated by a retail
on -sale licensees a hotel, motel, or similar lodging establishment* as
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defined in subdivision (b) f Section 25503.16; a wife (rowers license;
a licensed beer manufacturer, as defined in Section 23357; those same or
contiguous premises for which a retail licensee concurrently holds an
c"` -sale retail beer and wine license and a beer manufacturer's license;
those same or contiguous premises at which an on -sale licensee who is
11censed as a bona fide public eating place as defined in Section 23038,
a hotel, motel, or similar lodginq establishment as defined in
subdivision (b) of Section 25503.16, a licensed beer manufacturer, as
defined in Section 23357, or a wine growers license, sells off -sale beer
and wine under the licensess's on -sale license.
SEC. 4. Section 25612.5 is added to the Business and Professions
code, to read:
25612.5. (a) This section shall apply to licensees other than a
retail on -sale licensee who is licensed and operates as a bona fide
public eating place, as defined in Section 23038, or as a hotel, motel,
or similar lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of
Section 25503.16; a wine growers license; a licensed beer manufacturer,
as defined in Section 23357. a retail licensee who concurrently hlds an
off -sale retail beer and wine license and a beer manufacturer's license
for those same or contiguous premises; and a retail on -sale licensee who
is licensed and operates as a bona fide public eating place, as defined
in Section 23038, or as a hotel, motel, or similar lodging
establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 25503.16, a
licensed beer manufacturer, as defined in Section 23357, or a wine
growers license, who sells off -sale beer and wine under the on -sale
license on those same or contiguous premises.
(b) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the interest of
e public health, safety, and welfare to adopt operating standards as
set forth in this section for specified retail premises licensed by the
department. The standards set forth in this section are state standards
that do not preclude the adoption and implementation of more stringent
local regulations that are otherwise authorized by law.
(c) Other than as provided in subdivision (a), each retail licensee
Shall comply with all of the following:
(1),A prominent, permanent sign or signs stating "NO LOITERING IS
ALLOWED ON OR IN FRONT OF THESE PREMISES" shall be posted in Volace
that is clearly visible to patrons of the licensee. The siza, format,
form, placement, and languages of the sign or signs shall be determined
by the department. This paragraph shall apply to a licensee only upon
written notice to the licenses from the department. The department shall
issue this written notice only upon a rwmestt from the local law
enorooeseett ag4n in whose i ion a preassas are ocat , that
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by substantial evidence that there is loitering adjacent to
the premises.
(2) A prominent, permanent sign or signs stating "MO OPEN ALCQPM- IC
B iNE[tq ARE ALLoN D oN THESE pREMISES" shall be posted in a
place that is c early visible to patrons of the licenses. The size,
format, form, placement, and languages of the sign or signs shall be
aetermined by the department. This paragraph shall apply to a licensee
11Y upon written notice to the licensee from the department. The
department shall issue this written notice only u a request, from th
local law enforcement aoency Innw whose jurisdiction a pr ses are
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located, that is suppOrteL -' . substantial evidence tL. there is
drinking in public adjacent to the premises.
(3) No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on the premises of an
off -sale retail establishment, and no alcoholic beverages shall be
consumed outside the edifice of an on -sale retail establishment.
(4) The exterior of the premises, including adjacent public
sidewalks and all parking lots under the control of the licensee, shall
be illuminated during all hours of darkness during which the premises
are open for business in a manner to that persons standing in those
areas at night are identifiable by law enforcement personnel. However,
the required illumination shall be placed so as to minimize interference
with the quiet enjoyment of nearby residents of their property.
(5) Litter shall be removed daily from the premises, including
adjacent public sidewalks and all parking lots under the control of the
licensee. These areas shall be swept or cleaned, either mechanically or
manually, on a weekly basis to control debris.
(6) Graffiti shall be removed from the premises and all parking lots
under the control of the licensee within 120 hours of application.
(7) wo more than 33 percent of the square footage of the windows and
clear doors of an off -sale premises shall bear advertising or signs of
any sort, and all advertising and signage shall be placed and maintained
in a manner that ensures that law enforcement personnel have a clear and
unobstructed view of the interior of the premises, including the area in
which the cash registers are maintained, from the exterior public
sidewalk or entrance to the premises. However, this latter requirement
shall not apply to premises where there are no windows, or where
existing windows are located at a height that precludes a view of the
interior of the premises to a person standing outside the premises.
(8) Upon request of the local law enforcement agency in whose
jurisdiction the licensed promises are located or at the discretion of
the department, each public telephone located on off -sale premises (or
located in an adjacent area under the control of the off -sale licensee)
shall be equipped with devices or mechanisms that prevent persons from
calling into that public telephone.
(9) A copy of the applicable operating standards shall be available
during normal business hours for viewing by the general public.
SEC. S. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to
Section 6 of Article XIIIS of the California constitution because the
only costs which may be incurred by a local agency or school district
will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction,
changes the definition of a crime or infraction, changes the penalty for
a crime or infraction, or eliminates a crime or infraction.
Notwithstanding Section 17580 of the Government code, unless otherwise
specified in this act, the provisions of this act shall become operative
on the same date that the act takes effect pursuant to the California
Constitution.
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Bernard, Bret (Planning Dir.
From: Krumbach, Walter (Adman Lt)
Sent: Friday, December 04, 1998 3 16 PM
To: Bernard, Bret (Planning Dir )
Subject: RE ABC Licensing
Bret,
Per my conversation with Hannah Bowen of your Department, the Police Department does not do
ABC investigations on renewal applications only for a new licensee
We have a very good working relationship with the ABC and any violations or concerns we have
are addressed directly with them at the time of any violations We do not have to wait for the
licensee to renew before taking any corrective actions
Hannah Informed me there are seven licensees In the area and would be considered an area of
un -due concentration This would not be an Issue with the Police Department, however, It could
become an Issue with ABC
If you, or Hannah, should have any questions please feel free to contact me at extension 268
Thanks,
Walt Krumbach
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 15 December 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION.
New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for off -site sale of beer, wine and liquor (Type 21 - Off -
Sale General) for an existing neighborhood market (currently named Good Stop Market) located at 601
Virginia Street The market currently has a Type 20 license for off -site sale of beer and wine (ABC 98 -9)
Applicant/Buyer Tim Hovland Fiscal Impact, None.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Determine whether the public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the ABC
License, thereby approving or denying the License
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND,
At the April 4, 1995 City Council meeting, the City Council directed Staff to bring all ABC licenses to them
for review The ABC regulations (Sections 23958 and 23958 4) of the Business and Professions Code
require that in areas of "undue concentration," for most uses, that the City Council determine that public
convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the license, or ABC cannot process and
issue the license
DISCUSSION
On December 4, 1998, the Planning Division received a letter from Tim Hovland (buyer of the subject
property) requesting a Type 21 ABC License to replace the existing Type 20 License currently held at the
subject property The applicant cannot simply convert a Type 20 license to a Type 21 license without
Council making the determination that the public convenience or necessity would be served by the
(Continued on next page )
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
1 Letter from Tim Hovland (applicant/buyer) - received December 4, 1998
2 City of El Segundo ABC Licenses Counted Towards "Undue Concentration" Calculations - prepared
December 7, 1998 by the Planning Division
3 1997 ABC Crime and Arrest Statistics by Reporting District (RD) and RD Map - prepared by Police
Records Division
4 Assembly Bill No 2897 - Business and Professions Code Sections 23958 and 23958 4
5 Assembly Bill No 2742 - Business and Professions Code Sections 23987, 24013, 24200 and
256125
6 ABC Licensing Memorandum — prepared December 4, 1998 by the Police Department
7 Amended Letter from Tim Hovland — received December 8, 1998
FISCAL 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_
ORIGINATED Date 8 December 1998
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Bret B Bernard, AicP, Dirsollor of anning Wd Building Safety
REVIEWED BY, Date
Mary Strenn, City Manager / 15
ACTION TAKEN. �'
DISCUSSION, (Continued)
issuance of the License The applicant, for all intents and purposes, is applying for a new Type 21
License, regardless of the fact that there is an existing Type 20 license approved for the premises
The existing neighborhood Market which currently has a Type 20 License, which is approved to sell beer
and wine for off -site consumption, and is located at 601 Virginia Street (Census Tract 6201), across the
street from the El Segundo Middle School It is located in the Multi - Family Residential (R -3) Zone and is
not in an area of "undue concentration;' since the number of existing off -sale (Type 20 and Type 21
combined) licenses is less than the County average The County average for off -sale licenses (using the
1990 Census Data) for Tract 6201 is 7 and the number of existing off -sale licenses for this Tract is 5
Thus, because the ratio of existing off -sale retail licenses to population does not exceed the County
average, it is not within an area of undue concentration If the proposed license is granted, there would be
6 off -sale licenses in this Tract, which is still less than the County average, therefore, no undue
concentration would occur
However, ABC regulations further define "undue concentration" as 20% more than the average number of
crimes and arrests of all Reporting Districts (RD) in the City According to the ABC Crime and Arrest
Statistics by Reporting Districts for 1997, the average number of Part 1 crimes and arrests for all
Reporting Districts is 36 [there were a total of 1881 crimes and arrests for all 52 RD's] The neighborhood
market is located in RD 107, which had a reported 91 Part 1 crimes and arrests in 1997, thereby resulting
in 153% above the average for crimes and arrests for all Reporting Districts Nonetheless, when Staff
contacted the Police Department for its input, it indicated that it does not object to the issuance of this
License and that it does not anticipate the resulting alcohol sales to have a negative impact from a law
enforcement standpoint Furthermore, the applicant's representative indicated that only 20% of the
Market's revenue is from alcohol - related sales, which is a small portion of the Market's overall sales
The applicant has indicated that due to the close proximity of El Segundo Middle School, he will safeguard
the alcohol by placing it in an area which can easily be watched by Market employees to deter minors
from stealing the alcohol, and he will prohibit alcohol advertising signs on windows facing the School
At this time, the City has not received a formal notice of the ABC license application from the ABC The
applicant will be required to submit an ABC zoning affidavit, which is a required part of the ABC license
application submittal
Neither the Planning and Building Safety Division nor the Police Department have any concerns with the
new ABC License for the existing neighborhood market The ABC runs complete background checks on
applicants and they conduct a site inspection prior to issuing any type of License The standard
processing time to issue an ABC License is 60 -90 days once a Type 21 ABC License becomes available
P \hannah \goodstop
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Bret Bernard
Director
City of FA Segundo
350 Man Sdeel,1?k Sagur4o, Calt6oems 90245
Re, Virginia Street Market
D =D&- Bernard
I am currently as asaaw to purchase the property located at 601-603. 05Virgtnia Street in,the
City of El Segundo As you are aware, the property consists of two residential amts facing on [Alley]
ooenecmd to an appmwmately 3500 square foot comtnercmt building which faces on Vug(mu SUM The
property currently consists of two parcels. Parcel 14 and the Easterly 63 fed of Parcel 13 of Block 82 The
commUCial prapetty (located Rmghly on Pawl 13) hen lastonca8y been oPMNMd as a moigkborboad
market, including the sale of beer and wine uiakr a Mpartineut of Alcohol 13cvarage Control 20 licarse
Our intention for the property is as follows
L Lot l ine AdjVjrawu . Asafust step we.would limposeto atlprst tie lot huesbdwroen
Parcels 13 and 14 so that the market and tike ad,]amiog parking for the market (which is on
the Fast side of patod 14 are on asio& parod and. the residential component of the
property is on its own parcel This would facilitate our financing the purchase of the
residential property separatelmm -the commercial property
2. vuv= Street Market The market would be reliabilitaod and reopened as a
neigbbothood m��ar i, •� a stn le flat bests the character of the adgbhorhood. It is our
plat to do substantial impto+ements to the appmrauce of the market, to open up the fiord of
thebuildiogtoUuestred usinGtendew ssedmtpmveda~ and aumings The-market
would offer to the local patrons prepared foods, market groceries, meets, com?estence items
aewellasbeak, udae.aadSpida.. Ail of tWssrould MOMemd 3u.an ��^_�___+sIdunlY
atmospbete
In light of our plans, Please consider tlris a relied for the Adknviug how the city of El Segundo,
I. Class 21 Liquor Lieeaw We intend to apply for a Class 21 Lupmr License from the
CaltOorwa Dep ameot of Alcohol Beverage Camol. We would hie the City to awgiatae
the public couvemeape and necessity of nistang the license As a result of the closure of the
Ralph's store the convement availability of theline of products we intemdto offs, imduding
beet, wine and spirits has been substantially diminished In addition to the obvious
comma I- ce era local. -- kettopu[ebaseaichitems auabilaytom•- fi•11 Use of
products, including spirits, is necessary for the economic viability of a local market of tie
style and character thatoomplememtetheneigbborhood Itwould be oink l etwemt iatetttlon
that the operation of the market would enlamce the quality of the naghborleod. Our
oper+uous woutd• um act law than 1dAm pm. every awwag, and comply
with all applicable regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. We =gain that
out target market is families is the amaandwewwldeodearo[ in array regatdm matte our
market a place when any parent would feel safe and comf table wading their children for
eggs,mklk.ocloatoftimatt lathat. regardweimdertaod [latmamy "com�ienaestores
imve nrapbrially pmaugraPhkc nMg=ncs and vdw tapes w display us plain vww of
—loan Wcw culd. bane -no Kilns= ,and- v=Uaafactsug® d, tbatyaur finding of
corvemciice and necessity be conditioned on our agreement that these would no such
daipygrcm i Ras ket
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x. Parkin& Sobqml to the ootksideratton of adjoining nmghbcm, we would huthet toques[ tbM
the city destgaste a"ll" short term parting spaces adjacent to the markd to assure
adequate short term par" for patmo of the market.
& lacatiaw The aam%4 wat not pest say advenumumms, of hgaor ea the cart side of taUding
facmg the school grounds.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
City's ABC Licenses
Counted Toward "Undue Concentration" Calculations
(Using 1990 Census Data)
Census Tract 6200
East of Sheldon
Population 6799
On -Sale 1971
County Average 7 Licenses
On -Sale 1378
El Segundo Ratio 18 Licenses -
"undue concentration"
Off -Sale 11133
County Average 6 Licenses
6201
West of Sheldon - North of El Segundo
*
1 1053
8 Licenses
1 421
20 Licenses - "undue concentration"
1 1204
7 Licenses
Off -Sale 1850 11685
El Segundo Ratio 8 Licenses ** 6 Licenses - no "undue concentration'*+
"undue concentration"
* *[Includes the proposed Type 21 license for New York Food Company at 2320 Alaska
Avenue]
♦ ,#[Includes the proposed Type 21 license for the Good Stop Market at 601 Virginia Street]
P \ hannah\abc -caiy doc
Update 12/7/98
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Types of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licenses
Counted Toward "Undue Concentration" Calculations
1. ON -SALE -- ON -SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ONLY
License
Number
Type
Type
of Licenses
6 Off -Sale Beer and Wine
Type 21
Type 40
1
On -Sale Beer - Food must be available Minors Permitted
Type 41
17
On -Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place - Restaurant
Operation Minors Permitted
Type 42
3
On -Sale Beer and Wine Public Premises - Food not
required Minors Not Permitted
Type 47
13
On -Sale General Bona Fide Eating Place - Restaurant
operation Beer, Wine and Distilled Spirits Minors
Permitted
Type 48
1
On -Sale General Public Premises - Cocktail Lounge
Minors Not Permitted
Type 51
1
Club - Veterans or Other
Type 57
1
Club - Entertainment Allowed
Type 70
1
General Restrictive - Hotel
TOTAL 38
II. OFF -SALE -- OFF -SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ONLY
License
Number
Type
of Licenses
Type 20
6 Off -Sale Beer and Wine
Type 21
8 ** Off -Sale General - Beer, Wine and Distilled Spirits
TOTAL
14
* *[Includes the two proposed Type 21 licenses New York Food Company at 2320 Alaska
Avenue and Good Stop Market at 601 Virginia Street ]
P \hannah\abc -caiy doc
Update 1217/98
11�&
ABC CRIME AND ARREST STATISTICS
BY REPORTING DISTRICTS (RD)
1997
RD
PART ICRIMES
ARRESTS
TOTALS
PERCENT
101
59
17
76
111
102
62
20
82
128
103
61
06
67
86
104
40
12
52
44
105
02
09
11
-69
106
24
05
29
-19
107
73
18
91
153
108
29
24
53
47
109
13
06
19
-47
110
16
08
24
-33
111
16
19
35
-03
112
35
20
55
53
113
35
18
53
47
114
10
21
31
-14
115
15
02
17
-53
116
01
06
07
-81
201
22
06
28
-22
202
18
10
28
-22
203
16
04
20
-44
204
19
09
28
-22
205
30
08
38
06
206
23
06
29
-19
207
40
18
58
61
208
27
06
33
-08
209
51
15
66
83
210
55
18
73
102
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Number of Reporting Districts = 52
Average # of Part I Crimes per Reporting District = 26
Average # of Arrests per Reporting District = 10
Average # of Crimes and Arrests per Reporting District = 36
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211
24
04
28
-22
212
38
15
53
47
301
29
28
57
58
302
28
01
29
-19
303
18
21
39
08
304
06
04
10
-72
305
18
03
21
-42
306
24
02
26
-28
307
03
00
03
-92
308
43
12
55
53
309
19
03
22
-39
310
12
00
12
-67
311
35
07
42
17
312
05
00
05
-86
313
04
00
04
-89
314
60
31
91
153
315
05
08
13
-64
316
10
01
11
-69
317
35
14
49
36
318
27
15
42
17
319
82
23
105
192
320
12
05
17
-53
321
06
01
07
-81
322
11
01
12
-67
323
06
06
12
-67
324
05
08
13
-64
TOTALS
1357
524
1881
Number of Reporting Districts = 52
Average # of Part I Crimes per Reporting District = 26
Average # of Arrests per Reporting District = 10
Average # of Crimes and Arrests per Reporting District = 36
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Assembly Bill No. 2997
OWPMO 0-f�I T
An act to amend section 23958 of, and to add Section 23958.4 to,
the Business and Professions Code, relating to alcoholic beverages.
(Agpswed� ayy Cavern= f S os sate Septm�ber�xa�IML)) ,r;tl�
LEGISLATIVE COUNSELS DIGM
AB 2897, Caldera . Alcoholic beverages retail Licenses: undue
concentration.
Existing law provides that the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control may deny an application for a. license if the issuance would,
among other things, result in or add to an undue concentration of
licenses, and the applicant fails to show that public convenience or
necessity would be served by the issuance. Existing regulatory law
defines "undue concentration" with regard to applications for
on -sale and off -We retail licenses.
This bill would instead require the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control to deny an application if issuance would tend to
create a law enforcement problem, or would result in or add to an
undue concentration of licenses. The bill would change the
definition of undue concentration, and would provide that,
notwithstanding the requirement that the department deny an
application that would result in or add to an undue concentration of
licenses, a license may be issued with respect to a nonretail license,
a retail on -sale bons fide eating place license, a retail license issued
for a hotel, motel, or other lodging establishment, as defined, a retail
license issued in conjunction with a beer manufacturer's license, or
a winegrower's license, if the applicant shows that public
convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance, and with
respect to any other license. if the local governing body of the area
in which the applicant premises are located determines that public
convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance.
The people of the State of CAldbrnia do enact as follows;
SECTION 1. Section 23M of the Business and Professions Code
is amended to read:
23938. Upon receipt of an application for a license or for a transfer
of a license and the applicable fee, the department shall make a
thorough investigation to determine whether the applicant and the
presatses for which a license is applied qualify for a license and
whether the provisions of this division have been complied with, and
shall investigate all matters connected therewith which may affect
the public welfare and morale. The department shall deny an
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application for a license or for a transfer of a license if either the
applicant or the premises for which a license is applied do not qua*
for a license under this division.
The department further shall deny an application for a license if
issuance of that license would tend to create a law enforcement
problem, or if issuance would result in or add to an undue
concentration of licenses, except as provided in Section 23958.4.
SEC. 2. Section 23958.4 is added to the Business and Professions
Code, to read:
7.3958.4. (a) For purposes of Section 23958, "undue
eoncentra�an means the applicant premises for an ohi aior
pr-to- premises transfer of any retail license are located in an
area where any of the following conditions exist
(1) The applicant premises are located in a crime reporting
distract that has a 20 es as
defined in subdivmon (c), than the avenge number reported
crimes as determined from all crime reporting districts within the
jurisdiction of the local law enforcement agency.
(2) As to on -sale retail license applications, the ratio of on -sale
retail licenses to oopula_" in the cm= tract or census Ctivision m
wtuch the app cant premises are located exceeds the ratio of on -safe
premises are tocama.
(3) As to off -sale retail license applications, the ratio of off -sale
retail licenses to_popui gq� in the census tract or rensys e4vasion in
Much applicant premises are located exceeds the ratio of off-Wit
premises are locatef
tb) Notwithstanding Section 23958. the department may issue a
license as follows:
t 1) With respect to a nonretail license, a retail on -sale bona fide
eaturg place license, a retail license issued for a hotel, motel, or other
lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section
2550118, a retail license issued in conjunction with a beer
manufacturer's license, or a winegrower's license, if the applicant
shows that public convenience or necessity would be served by the
issuance.
t2) With respect to any other license, if the local governing body
of the area in which the applicant premises are located determines
that public convenience or necessity would be served by the
issuance.
icy For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall
apply:
(1) "Reporting districts" means geographical areas within the
boundaries of a single governmental autity (city or the
umncorponted area of a county), that are identified by the local law
enforcement agency in the compilation and maintenance of
statistical information an reported crimes and arrests.
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(2) .'Reported crimes" means the most recent yearly compilation
by the local law enforcement agency of reported offenses of rximinai
homicide, forcible rape, robbery. aggravated assault. burglary,
larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for
other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic
citations.
(3) "Population within the census tract or c nsw division" meatus
the population as determined by the most recent United States
decennial or special census. The population determination shad not
operate to prevent an applicant from establishing that an increase of
resident population has occurred within the census tract or census
division,
(4) -population in the county" shall be determined by the annual
population estimate for California counties published by the
Population Research Unit of the Department of Finance.
(5) "Retail licenses" shall include the following:
(A) Off-sale retail licenses: Type 20 (off -sale beer and wine) and
Type 21 (off -sale general).
(fl) On -sale retail licenses: All retail on -sale licenses, except Type
43 (on -sale beer and wine for train), Type 44 (on -sale beer and wine
for fishing party boat), Type 45 (on -sale beer and wine for boat),
Type 46 (on sale beer and wine for airplane), Type 53 (on -sale
general for train and sleeping car), Type 54 (on -sale general for
boat), Type 55 (on -sale general for airplane), Type 56 (on-sale
general for vessels of more than 1,000 tons burden), and Type 62
(on -sale general bona fide public eating place intermittent dockside
license for vessels of more than 15,000 tans displacement).
(6) A "premises to premi transfer" refers to each license being
separate and distinct and transferable upon approval of the
department.
(d) For purposes of this section, the number of retail licenses in
the county shall be determined by the most recent yearly retail
license count published by the department in its Procedure ManuaL
(e) The enactment of this section shall not affect nay existing
rights of any holder of a retail license issued prior to April 29, 19M
whose premises were destroyed or rendered unusable a: a result of
the civil disturbances occurring in Los Angeles from April 29 to May
2. 1992, to reopen and operate those licensed premises.
(0 This section shall not apply where the premises have been
licensed and operated with the same type license within 90 days of
the application.
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In bill text, brackets 1 e special meaning:
[A> <A] contains added text, and
[D> <Dj contains deleted text.
California 1993 -94 Regular Session
Enacted
ASSMMLY BILL No. 2742
CHAPTER 629
Lee
An act to azend Sections 23987, 24013, and 24200 of, and to add
Section 25612.5 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to
alcoholic beverages.
[Approved by Governor September 19, 1994. Filed with
Secretary of State September 20, 1994.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2742, Lee. Alcoholic beverages.
F Existing law requires the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
otify the appropriate sheriff, chief of police, district attorney,
legislative body of an a lication or lice and prolix x e Department of Alcoholic Beverage
ontro rom issuing or transferring a license until at least_ 90 days
.fter these notices are provided.
This bill would
to also - or the axcense or
xcense transfer application, and would allow any local law enforcement
agency that is so notified to e extension of the 30-day waiting
period for a period not to excel an add ti al 20 days.
Existing law provides that t st the issuance of a liquor
license may be filed with the of Alcoll0 xc Beverage Control,
as specified. Existing law permits the department to reject protests it
determines to be false, vexatious, or without reasonable or probable
cause, and permits a protestant whose protest has been rejected to file
an accusation with the department, as specified.
This bill would re ire a De Alcoholic Bever
Con_tLrok, if, after nves gat on, t recommends t a license be issued
d�hstanding a protest by a public agency, a public official, or the
governing body of a city or county, no =v the Ann official, or
governing body in writtii_nc1of its daterminatio , and the reasons therefor,
in conjunction wide notice of hearing provided to the protestant, as
specified.
dOMMOMW
Existing law establishes various matters, including a licensees
failure to take reasonable steps to correct a nuisance on the licensed
)remises or other immediate areas within a reasonable time after receipt
Of a notice pursuant to a specified statute, as grounds for the
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suspension or revocation c-_ a liquor license.
This bill would, as provided, establish a licensees failure, within
a reasonable time after specified notice, to take reasonable steps to
correct objectionable conditions that occur during business hours on any
public sidewalk abutting a licensed premises, as an additional ground
for revocation or suspension of a liquor license, except with respect to
certain specified licenses.
Existing law establishes certain regulatory requirements with
respect to alcoholic beverages, and provides that the violation of any
of those requirements shall be punished as a misdemeanor, unless
otherwise provided.
This bill would establish certain general operating standards that
are applicable, as provided, to the licensed premises of certain
retailers of alcoholic beverages, the violation of which would be
punishable as a misdemeanor. By creating a new crime, this bill would
establish a state - mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
statutory provisions establish procedures for malting that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this
act for a specified reason.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 23987 of the Business and Professions Code is
amended to read:
23987. Upon theecgintr the de a ent of an original_
a lit on or any scene ar an agp2 caion�or transfer of any
iceni se,, written notice thereof, consisting of a copy of the
application, shall i Italy be inal ed by the department to the
sheriff, chief of i c d district attorney of the locality in which
the premises ars sl uated, to the city or county n3annino 12trectorp
whoever has jurisdiction, the boa o supervisors of the county in
which the premises are situated, if in unincorporated territory, and to
the city council or other governing body of the city in which the
premises are situated, if within an incorporated area.
No lice nno nhall $Bugg or transferred by the department until at
leas after the mail ng by the department of the notices' required a- y this section. The department may „extend the 30 -dax period
specified in the preceding sentence for a period got CO gx e_c�eoan
add,Lti_onal 20 QVA, upon the written request of any local law
enforcement agency that states proper grounds for extension. Proper
L:ond ds for extension are limited to the requesting agency or official
in the pr ocess of preparing either a protest or proposed
tions with respect to the issuance or transfer of a license.
SEC. 2. Section 24013 of the Business and Professions Code is
amended to read:
24013. (a) Protests may Wiled t any office of the department at
any time within 30 days from the first date of posting the notice of
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intention to engage in the .ale of alcoholic beverage_ t the premises,
or within 30 days of the mailing of the notification pursuant to Section
23485.5, whichever is later. de!"'
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(b) The we.,.,- r� .st may re eat Drotests , ema y
ublic a enc� Or public of�in or pro ]¢aae vy�+ 9a�� �"
0 '7(' y or county, if it determines the Protests are false, vexatious,
or without reasonable or probable cause at any time before hearing
thereon, notwithstanding Section 24016 or D I
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no w thstanding a protest a P c agency a public I n a or the
governing body of a city qt County, �tfe depnrtment sh 3 notify the and
a official, or governing body in wr n is
e reasons therefor, in conjunction wz a notice of hearing provided
to the protestant pursuant to Section 11509 of the Government code. If
the • �g$ rejects a protest as provided in this section and issues
a license a Tea amt. whose protest has been rejected Nov. Within or
s a er the issuance of the license, :tee an acs gnwith thl
department alleging the grounds of Protest as a cause for revocation of
the license and theme, debartment�ltatj hel, a.a hearing as provided in
Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part of Division 3 of
Title 2 of the Government Code. %sow
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(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting or
restricting any right which the individual making the protest might have
to a judicial proceeding.
SEC. 3. Section 24200 of the Business and Professions Code is
amended to read:
24200. The following are the grounds that constitute a basis for
the suspension or revocation of licenses:
(a) when the continuance of a license would be contrary to Public
welfare or morals. However, proceedings under this subdivision are not a
limitation upon the department's authority to proceed under Section 22
of Article XX of the California Constitution.
(b) Except as limited by Chapter 11 (commencing with section 24850)
and Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 25000), the violation or the
causing or the permitting of a violation by a licensee of this division,
any rules of the board adopted pursuant to Part 14 (commencing with
section 32001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation code, or any
rules of the department adopted pursuant to the provisions of this
division, or any other penal provisions of law of this state prohibiting
or regulating the sale, exposing far sale, use, possession, giving away,
adulteration, dilution, misbranding, or mislabeling of alcoholic
beverages or intoxicating liquors.
(c) The misrepresentation of a material fact by an applicant in
obtaining a license.
(d) The plea, verdict, or judgment of guilty, or the plea of nolo
cantendere to any public offense involving moral turpitude or under any
Federal law prohibiting or regulating the sale, exposing for sale, use,
,ossession, or giving away of alcoholic beverages or intoxicating
liquors or prohibiting the refilling or reuse of distilled spirits
containers charged against the licensee.
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(e) Failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable
conditions on the licensed premises, including the immediately adjacent
area that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee+ that constitute a
nuisance within a reasonable time after receipt of notice to make those
corrections from a district attorney, city attorney, county counsel, or
the department, under Section 373aorofr�sPen as used For the Purpose of
this subdivision only, P
the Penal Code includes the area immediately adjacent to the licensed
premises that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee.
(f) Failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable
conditions that occur during business hours on any public sidewalk
abutting a licensed premises and constitute a nuisance, within a
reasonable time after receipt of notice to correct those conditions from
the department. This subdivision shall apply to a licensee only upon
written notice to the licensee from the department. The department shall
issue this written notice upon its own determination, or upon a request
from the local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the premises
are located, that is supported by substantial evidence that persistent
objectionable conditions are occurring on the public sidewalk abutting
the licensed premises. For purposes of this subdivision:
(1) wAny public sidewalk abutting a licensed premises" means the
publicly owned, pedestrian - traveled way, not more than 20 feet from the
premises, that is located between a licensed premises, including any
immediately adjacent area that is owned, leased, or rented by the
licensee, and a public street.
(2) "objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance" means
disturbance of the peace, public drunkenness, drinking in public,
harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, loitering, public
urination, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, or excessive loud noise.
(3) "Reasonable steps" means all of the following:
(A) Calling the local law enforcement agency. Timely calls to the
local law enforcement agency that are placed by the licensee, or his or
her agents or employees, shall not be construed by the department as
evidence of objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance.
(8) Requesting those persons engaging in activities causing
objectionable conditions to cease those activities, unless the licensee,
or his or her agents or employees, feel that their personal safety would
be threatened in making that request.
(C) baking good faith efforts to remove items that facilitate
•loitering, such as furniture, except those structures approved or
permitted by the local jurisdiction. The licensee shall not be liable
for the removal of those items that facilitate loitering.
(4) when determining what constitutes "reasonable steps," the
department shall consider site configuration constraints related to the
unique circumstances of the nature of the business.
(g) Subdivision (f) shall not apply to a bona fide public eating
place, as defined in Section 23038, that is so operated by a retail
an -sale licensees a hotel, motel, or similar lodging establishments as
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defined in subdivision (b) f Section 25503.16; a win' jrOwers license;
s licensed beer manufacturer, as defined in section 23357; those same or
contiguous premises for which a retail licensee concurrently holds an
v -& -sale retail beer and wine license and a beer manufacturer +s license;
those same or contiguous premises at which an on -sale licensee who is
licensed as a bona fide public aating place as defined in section 23038,
a hotel, motel, or similar lodging establishment as defined in
subdivision (b) of Section 25503.16, a licensed beer manufacturer, as
defined in Section 23357, or a wine growers license, sells off -sale beer
and wine under the licensees-'s on -sale license.
SEC. 4. Section 25612.5 is added to the Business and Professions
Code, to read:
25612.5. (a) This section Shall apply to licensees other than a
retail on -sale licensee who is licensed and operates as a bona fide
public eating place, as defined in section 23036, or as a hotel, motel,
or similar lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of
section 25503.16; a wine growers license; a licensed beer manufacturer,
as defined in section 23357; a retail licensee who concurrently holds an
off -sale retail beer and wine license and a beer manufacturer's license
for those same or contiguous premises; and a retail on -sale licensee who
is licensed and operates as a bona fide public eating place, as defined
in Section 23038, or as a hotel, motel, or similar lodging
establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of section 25503.16, a
licensed beer manufacturer, as defined in section 23357, or a wine
growers license, who sells off -sale beer and wine under the on -sale
license on those same or contiguous premises.
(b) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the interest of
e public health, safety, and welfare to adopt operating standards as
set forth in this section for specified retail premises licensed by the
department. The standards set forth in this section are state standards
that do not preclude the adoption and implementation of more stringent
local regulations that are otherwise authorized by law.
(c) other than as provided in subdivision (a), each retail licensee
shall comply with all of the following:
(1)- A prominent, permanent sign or signs stating "NO LOITERING IS
AMOwED ON OR IN FRONT OF THESE PREMISES" shall be post d in a Vlace
that is clearly visible to patrons of the licensee. The size, format,
fora, placement, and languages of the sign or signs shall be determined
by the department. This paragraph shall apply to a licensee only upon
written notice to the licensee from the department. The department shall
issue this written notice only upon a request, from the local law
eFTOrcement�a�g�y in whose i Son the premises are ocate , that
is supported by substantial evidence that there is loitering adjacent to
the premises.
(2) A prominent, permanent sign or signs stating *WD OP?-N ALCQPM- IC
BEVESA�i IT7ERR ARE ALIAAED ON THESE PRMISES" shall be posted in a
place than is c early visibla to patrons of the licensee. The size,
format, form, placement, and languages of the sign or signs shall be
Aetermined by the department. This paragraph shall apply to a licensee
ily upon written notice to the licensee from the department. The
uspartment sba11 issue this written notice only upon a request, from th,
local law enforcement agency in w use Sur s lctian a premises are
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located, that is supporter.' , substantial evidence tL. there is
drinking in public adjacent to the premises.
(3) No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on the premises of an
off -sale retail establishment, and no alcoholic beverages shall be
consumed outside the edifice of an on -sale retail establishment.
(4) The exterior of the premises, including adjacent public
sidewalks and all parking lots under the control of the licensee, shall
be illuminated during all hours of darkness during which the premises
are open for business in a manner so that persons standing in those
areas at night are identifiable by law enforcement personnel. However,
the required illumination shall be placed so as to minimize interference
with the quiet enjoyment of nearby residents of their property.
(5) Litter shall be removed daily from the premises, including
adjacent public sidewalks and all parking lots under the control of the
licensee. These areas shall be swept or cleaned, either mechanically or
manually, on a weekly basis to control debris.
(6) Graffiti shall be removed from the premises and all parking lots
under the control of the licensee within 120 hours of application.
(7) go more than 33 percent of the square footage of the windows and
clear doors of an off -sale premises shall bear advertising or signs of
any sort, and all advertising and signage shall be placed and maintained
in a manner that ensures that law enforcement personnel have a clear and
unobstructed view of the interior of the premises, including the area in
which the cash registers are maintained, from the exterior public
sidewalk or entrance to the premises. However, this latter requirement
shall not apply to premises where there are no windows, or where
existing windows are located at a height that precludes a view of the
interior of the premises to a person standing outside the premises.
(8) Upon request of the local law enforcement agency in whose
jurisdiction the licensed premises are located or at the discretion of
the department, each public telephone located on off -sale premises (or
located in an adjacent area under the control of the off -sale licensee)
shall be equipped with devices or mechanisms that prevent persons from
calling into that public telephone.
(9) A copy of the applicable operating standards shall be available
during normal business hours for viewing by the general public.
SEC. S. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to
Section 6 of Article XISIB of the California Constitution because the
only costs which may be incurred by a local agency or school district
will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction,
changes the definition of a crime or infraction, changes the penalty for
a crime or infraction, or eliminates a crime or infraction.
Notwithstanding Section 17580 of the Government Code, unless otherwise
specified in this act, the provisions of this act shall become operative
on the same date that the act takes effect pursuant to the California
Constitution.
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Bernard, Bret (Planning Dir.
From, Krumbach, Walter (Admm U)
Sent: Friday, December 04, 1998 3 16 PM
To. Bernard, Bret (Planning Dir)
Subject: RE ABC Licensing
Bret,
Per my conversation with Hannah Bowen of your Department, the Police Department does not do
ABC investigations on renewal applications only for a new licensee
We have a very good working relationship with the ABC and any violations or concerns we have
are addressed directly with them at the time of any violations We do not have to wait for the
licensee to renew before taking any corrective actions
Hannah informed me there are seven licensees in the area and would be considered an area of
un -due concentration This would not be an issue with the Police Department, however, it could
become an issue with ABC
If you, or Hannah, should have any questions please feel free to contact me at extension 268
Thanks,
Walt Krumbach
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE- December 15, 1998
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business- Mayor Gordon
AGENDA DESCRIPTION'
Request for variances from the Municipal Code
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION-
Approve request by Mr S Claus for a waiver of the permits required for doing business within the City
of El Segundo as follows
1) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC Section 20 74 040,
2) The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA should be
contacted),
3) Waiver of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 8 02 010),
4) Waiver of the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 9 28 010) including 8 04 110 dealing with trespassing
animals,
5) Grant a free business license for a non -profit organization (ESMC 5 04.050),
6) Waiver of the Pooper- Scooper regulations (ESMC 9 04 040),
7) Waiver of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESC 9 06 0110), and
8) Waiver of ESMC 16 04 060 (Driveway Permits Required) and 10 28.110 (Parking on Grades).
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND,
DISCUSSION:
Additionally, Mr S Claus has been directed to the Coastal Commission for clearance over the ocean,
D M V for a valid registration, Department of Health & Welfare to ensure his elves are receiving
minimum wage, and the Air Quality Management District to ensure a safe and clear sleigh nde Should
Mr Claus be required to obtain all of the necessary permits, he would not be able to start his business
until June 8, 1999 Since Mr Claus has shown good faith during previous business endeavors and his
business would be welcomed by the Community as a whole, Council should waive the fees and permits
required
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
FISCAL IMPACT:
(Check one) Operating Budget: Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested:
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
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To: The City Council of El Segundo
From: Charles E. Wilkerson
502 Washington Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -4453
10 December, 1998
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Subject Comments on Plan for the Narrowing of Main Street
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
Reading and Entry in to Record
In the event that I am not present at the council meeting of 15 December, I
wish this letter to be read by the City Clerk aloud during the public input
segment of the meeting. I request that it also be entered in to the record.
Comments
The idea of narrowing Main Street is a bad idea. If it benefits any parties
at all, it benefits only the downtown merchants. Even this benefit is in
doubt given the attendant traffic and parking problems.
It will, of necessity, be exceedingly costly. Can this additional tax on
businesses and /or citizens be justified?
Main street has been the only reliable major north -south traffic artery west
of Sepulveda which is a full mile away. The proposed project will, of
necessity, require the re- routing of this traffic stream through
neighborhood streets which are already fully utilized. The resultant traffic
tie-ups will be chaotic and, I daresay, the advocates of this plan rightly
cursed as a result.
As to the need to "draw" people to the downtown area, this "need" is also
questionable. All businesses would like to prosper in their chosen
markets and locations. This is only natural. Those that cannot so prosper
will simply go out of business. This is the American way. To attempt to
penalize the citizens of El Segundo with the narrowing of their heretofore
dependable "Main" street to the benefit of merchants is not the American
way.
Thank you for your time. My wish is that you consider the impacts of
such a project on the citizens who rely on Main Street just as it is today.
Yours truly,
Charles E. Wilkerson