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1999 SEP 09 CC PACKET ADJ�4
AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the jurisdiction of the
City Council/Planning Commission and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting
Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item
The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person
Before speaking to the City Council /Planning Commission, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and
the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits
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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
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 - 6:00 P.M.
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Mike Gordon
CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Bnan Crowley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —
ROLL CALL Council
ROLL CALL Planning Commission
A. CITY COUNCIL /PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Environmental Assessment EA -451 and General Plan Amendment 98 -03 (Housing Element
Update)
Review of the Housing Element Update Draft Needs Assessment Component, Goals, Policies,
Objectives and Programs
Address: Citywide
Applicant: City of El Segundo
Recommendation -
1) Review and discuss draft Report;
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2) Provide direction to Staff; or,
3) Other possible action /direction.
Environmental Assessment EA -454 and General Plan Amendment 98 -04 (Circulation Element
Update)
Review of the Draft Circulation Element Update Technical Report, Recommendations, Goals,
Policies and Objectives
Address: Citywide
Applicant: City of El Segundo
Recommendation -
1) Review and discuss draft Report;
2) Provide direction to Staff; or,
3) Other possible action /direction.
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
COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
B. Consent Calendar
All items are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a request for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) should be considered individually under the next heading of
business
3. August 26, 1999 Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, or Approve with corrections.
C. Call Items From Consent Calendar
D. Public Communications (for items not on this Agenda, and for which this body is responsible)
E. Written Communications (other than what is included in Agenda packets)
F. Public Hearings — Continued Business
None
G. Public Hearings — New Business
4. Environmental Assessment EA -490 and Administrative Use Permit 99 -4
On -Sale Beer and Wine at new restaurant (Taiko)
Address: 2041 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190
Applicant: Mr. Art Rodriguez (Agent for Taiko restaurant)
Property Owner: Continental Development Corporation
Notice of approval of an Administrative Use Permit Transmittal of August 19, 1999, Letter of
Determination from the Director of Planning and Building Safety approving Administrative Use
Permit No 99 -4 permitting the on -site sale of beer and wine at a new restaurant
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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H. Report From Planning and Building Safety Director
Future Plannine Commission Meetings' Tentative Schedule
September 23, 1999 (Regular Meetine)
Everest Storage (EA -427) PG
December 9, 1999 (Regular Meetinel
1 Circulation Element (EA -454) EU, PG
2 Require surveys for new walls and buildings (AD 99 -xx) LS
January 13, 2000 (Regular Meeting)
MMOD Smoky Hollow (EA -486) PG, FT
I. Planning Commissioners' Comments
J. Adjournment — Regular Meeting Scheduled for September 23, 1999, 6:00 P.M.
NOTE The related files are available for public review in the Planning Division, Monday through Friday, 7 30 a m to 5 30 p in Agenda packets,
including Staff Reports, are also available in the Planning Division beginning at 500 pm Friday of the week prior to the Planning
Commission meeting
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have
received value oJ$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
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED
DATE
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City of El Segundo
Interdepartmental Correspondence
Meeting Date: September 9, 1999
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairman and Members of the PI Wing Commission
FROM: Mary Strenn, City Manage
THROUGH: James Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Building j
Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner
STAFF
PLANNER- Hannah L Brondial Bowen, AICP, Contract Planner L f �
DATE: September 1, 1999
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -451, General Plan Amendment GPA 98 -03
Housing Element Update Draft Needs Assessment Component
Background
Attached is a copy of the Screen Draft Housing Element Needs Assessment
Component (Exhibit "A ") prepared by the City's Housing Element Consultant,
Cotton /Beland /Associates. This document will be discussed at the joint City
Council/ Planning Commission Housing and Circulation Element Workshop,
scheduled for 6.00 PM, September 9, 1999. The overall goal of the workshop will
be to solicit input regarding particular housing need areas in the City and to identi
anv potential new and /or revised Droarams that vou. as the elected and appointed
officials of the Citv. would like to see addressed in the Draft Housing Element
[Please bring these documents with you to the workshop.]
Needs Assessment - Issues and Programs
The following are some of the key issues and findings addressed in this Needs
Assessment document; as detailed in Sections 6 A. and C. - Goals and Policies,
and Housing Programs, Pages 6 -1 through 6 -12, respectively.
Conserving and Improving Existing Affordable Housing Stock — In brief,
housing prices in El Segundo are high; (which limits availability to very
low, low and moderate - income households) housing is limited and sells
quickly; and, the housing stock is older but currently in good condition as
detailed below-
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September 1, 1999
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A. The homeownership market in the City is "hot," with many of the
single -family homes on the market a maximum of 30 days. Median
listing prices are around $400,000.
B. Condominiums represent approximately one -half of available for -
sale housing in the City, with median listing prices around
$240,000 Many of the smaller, older condominiums in the City are
within the range of affordability to moderate income households,
although the necessary downpayment and closing costs may still
represent an obstacle to homeownership.
C. The City's rental housing market is extremely 'light," with very few
advertised units. Review of rental listings in the Daily Breeze over
a one -month period documents only 20 units available for rent. In
terms of affordability, market rents for 1 -2 bedroom apartments are
affordable to low income households, although condos and single -
family home rentals are predominantly beyond the range of
affordability for this group. Market rents are beyond the level of
affordability for very low- income households.
D. While single family homes remain the predominant housing type,
and the City has numerous condominium developments, the City
has become a majority renter community (59.6% in 1990).
Existing Programs:
1. Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs
la Minor Home Repair Program
1b Residential Sound Insulation Program (FAA)
Potential New Program:
1c. Countywide HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan
Program - Financial assistance to multi - family unit
property owners for rehabilitation of rental units
available to low- income tenants.
E. Despite the fact that two - thirds of the City's housing is over 30
years in age, the City's Code compliance program currently
identifies few units in substandard condition. As the housing stock
and households age further, substandard conditions may become
an issue.
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September 1, 1999
Page 3 of 5
Existing Program:
2. Code Compliance Inspection Program
Potential New Program:
3. Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program —
Neighborhood clean -up efforts and infrastructure
improvements.
II Assist in Production of Affordable Housing — First -time homebuyer
programs and incentives for developing lower cost new construction
affordable housing could be provided.
Potential New Programs:
4. Section 8 Rental Assistance
5 First -Time Homebuyer Programs
5a. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Program
5b. Lease -to -Own Program
5c Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
6. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Development Program
7 Countywide Affordable Rental Housing Development Program
8 Tax Exempt Multi -family (renters) Revenue Bond Program
III. Providing Adequate Sites - Adequate sites for all types, sizes and prices
of housing must be addressed within the Element.
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) - California Housing
Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing
programs designed to meet its "fair share" of existing and future housing
needs for all income groups The Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) has determined that El Segundo's draft RHNA is 78
additional units for the 7.5 year planning period (1998- 2005). The City's
fair share allocation is 14 very low income units, 11 low income units, 16
moderate income units and 37 above moderate income units. While the
City's residential sites inventory provides theoretical capacity for 419+
additional units, the vast majority of these units are on underutilized
single - family properties.
The City may want to consider targeting areas, such as Smoky Hollow,
the Imperial School site, and /or Main Street/Downtown for increased
density, revised development standards or housing programs.
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September 1, 1999
Page 4 of 5
An average of only three new units are developed annually in El Segundo
and the City may need to demonstrate to HCD it is willing to take a more
proactive role in facilitating residential development.
Downtown Specific Plan — The majority of vacant land currently available
is in non - residential zoning categories, therefore, the principal options
available to expanding the housing supply would be to recycle lower
density developments or underutilized land to higher densities (refer to
Table 26, page 5 -2) and to continue to support mixed uses along Main
Street.
Currently, the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) zoning designation permits
a maximum of 10 dwelling units per acre, or one dwelling unit per legal
lot, for residential uses located on the second floor above commercial
(street level) uses The Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Zone also
provides the same residential opportunities. The City is currently
preparing a Downtown Specific Plan which encompass blocks 100 -400
along Main Street and blocks 100 -300 along Richmond Street. The
number of existing residential units in these areas is approximately 62
dwelling units, with a maximum total build -out under the current Zoning
standards of approximately 96 units.
The City may want to consider increasing the allowable density in the
Downtown Specific, Plan Area and /or other areas to exceed 10 dwelling
units per acre.
Emergency and Transitional Housing — Pursuant to State law (as recently
upheld in Hoffmaster vs San Diego), the Housing Element will need to
include a program to revise the Zoning Ordinance to provide for
emergency shelters and transitional housing in appropriate zones
Potential New Programs.
9. Land Use Element and Specific Plans
10. Facilitate Development on Underutilized Sites
11. Sites for Transitional Housing /Emergency Shelters
VI. Removing Governmental and Other Constraints - State law requires the
Element to address, and where legally possible, remove governmental
constraints that impact housing.
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September 1, 1999
Page 5 of 5
Potential New Program:
12. Density Bonus/Development Incentive Ordinance
Existing Program
13 Expedite Project Review
V. Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities - Fair Housing Opportunities for
all socio- economic segments of the community must be provided.
Existing Program.
14 Fair Housing Program
VI. Existing Housing Programs — Section 6, Part B, Evaluation of
Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element, (Pages 6 -2 through
6 -9) of the draft Needs Assessment document, evaluates the
accomplishments of the housing policies and programs contained in the
existing Housing Element (updated in 1992). Refer to this section of the
draft Needs Assessment document for detailed information.
Potential Action
15 Review existing Programs and keep, amend or delete some or all
of the existing Programs.
ATTACHMENT:
A) Housing Element Update Draft Needs Assessment Component, dated August 1999.
cc: Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
Debra Brighton, El Segundo Library
Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner
Paul Garry, Assistant Planner
Sandra Massa- Lavitt, Contract Planner
Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner
Karen Warner, CBA (memo only)
Planning Division Counter (2)
EA -451 File
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
HOUSING ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 INTRODUCTION 1 -1
A State Policy and Authorization
] -1
B Organization of the Housing Element
1 -3
C Relationship to Other General Plan Elements
1 -5
D Public Participation
1 -5
E Sources of Information
1 -6
2 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
2 -1
A Population
2 -1
B Household Characteristics
2 -9
C Housing Stock Characteristics
2 -20
D Regional Housing Needs
2 -28
3 SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEED
3 -1
4 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
4 -1
A Market Constraints ...
4 -1
B Governmental Constraints
4 -4
C Environmental Constraints
4 -10
5 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
5 -1
A Availability of Sites for Housing
5 -1
B Opportunities for Energy Conservation
5 -3
6 HOUSING PLAN
6 -1
A Goals and Policies (to be provided)
6 -1
B Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element
6 -1
C Housing Programs (to be provided)
6 -1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Continued)
LIST OF TABLES
Table
Page
1
State Housing Element Requirements
1 -4
2
Population Growth Trends
2 -2
3
Age Distribution
2 -3
4
School Enrollment
2 -5
5
Racial and Ethnic Change
2 -6
6
Jobs Held by El Segundo Residents
2 -7
7
Household Characteristics
2 -9
8
Average Household Size for El Segundo and Neighborhood Communities
2 -10
9
Income Distribution
2 -12
10
HUD Income Groups
2 -12
11
Summary of Housing Overpayment
2 -13
12
Special Need Groups
2 -14
13
Disability Status of Non-Institutional Persons
2 -16
14
Inventory of Homeless Services and Facilities -South Bay Region
2 -19
15
Housing Growth Trends in El Segundo and Neighboring Communities
2 -20
16
Comparative Housing Unit Mix
2 -21
17
Listing Prices of Single -Family Housing Units
2 -24
18
Listing Prices of Condominiums /Townhomes
2 -24
19
Comparison of Rental Rates
2 -25
20
Maximum Affordable Rent and For -Sale Housing Costs
2 -27
21
Summary of Existing and Projected Housing Needs
3 -3
22
Disposition of Conventional Loans
4 -2
23
Primary Mortgage Lenders
4 -3
24
Residential Development Standards
4 -6
25
Fees Charged For Residential Development
4 -8
26
Residential Development Potential
5 -2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Continued)
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Page
1 Regional Location Map
1 -2
2 Population Change 1990 -1998
2 -2
3 Household Income Characteristics
2 -11
4 Composition of Homeless Population, LA County 1993 -94
2 -18
5 Age of Housing Stock
2 -22
6 Median Housing Sale Prices
2 -23
7 Hazardous Waste Generators
4 -11
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1. INTRODUCTION
The City of El Segundo is located in the South Bay Region of Los Angeles County,
approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles The City occupies an area of
approximately 5 46 square miles, and is home to approximately 16,400 residents and a large
daytime employee population of about 80,000 The City is bordered on the North by the Los
Angeles International Airport, on the West by the Pacific Ocean, to the South by the Chevron
Refinery, and to the East by the 405 Freeway These barriers isolate El Segundo's residential
and downtown communities from other South Bay communities Figure 1 depicts El Segundo's
regional location and City boundaries respectively
Given the lack of vacant residential land in El Segundo, combined with the City's predominately
commercial and industrial orientation, the City has experienced only limited residential growth
over the past two decades, with an average annual growth of only three units per year since 1995
Many residents view El Segundo's stable residential neighborhoods and sound housing stock
as one of the City's greatest attributes The City's stock of 7,300 dwelling units is characterized
by a relatively even split between single and multi -family residences, although the 1990 census
documents a majority of the City's units (60 percent) are renter - occupied With relatively
affordable home prices and rental rates compared to neighboring coastal communities, El
Segundo offers a range of housing opportunities to the varied income levels of residents in the
community
This 2000 -2005 Housing Element of El Segundo's General Plan sets forth the City's strategy to
preserve and enhance the community's residential character, expand housing opportunities for
all economic segments, and provide guidance and direction for local government decision -
making in all matters relating to housing
A. STATE POLICY AND AUTHORIZATION
The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable
living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal Recognizing the
important role of local planning programs in the pursuit of this goal, the Legislature has
mandated that all cities and counties prepare a housing element as part of their comprehensive
General Plans Section 65302 (c) of the Government Code sets forth the specific components
to be contained in a community's housing element Table 1 summarizes these State requirements
and identifies the applicable sections in the El Segundo Housing Element where these
requirements are addressed
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Gardena
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Redondo Beach
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Regional Location
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State law requires Housing Elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect a
community's changing housing needs El Segundo's Housing Element was last updated in 1992
and is currently being updated through the year 2005 as part of the five -year update cycle for
jurisdictions within the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) region The
Element sets forth a strategy to address the City's identified housing needs, including specific
implementing programs and activities The Housing Element is a five -year plan, extending from
2000 to 2005 The other General Plan elements typically cover a ten- to 20 -year planning
horizon
B. ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element sets forth housing goals and policies for El Segundo to address the City's
existing and projected needs Specific housing programs to implement these goals and policies
are identified in the final Housing Plan section of the document The El Segundo Housing
Element is comprised of the following major components
1 An analysis of the City's population, household and employment base, and the
characteristics of the City's housing stock (Section 2)
2 A summary of the present and projected housing needs of the City's households
(Section 3)
3 A review of potential constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs
(Section 4)
4 An evaluation of opportunities that will further the development of new housing
(Section 5)
5 A statement of the Housing Plan to address El Segundo's identified housing needs,
including housing goals, policies and programs (Section 6)
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Table 1
State Housing Element Requirements
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Required Housing Element Component
Document Reference
A.
Housing Needs Assessment
I
Analysts of population trends in El Segundo in relation to
Section 2 -A
regional trends
2
Analysis of employment trends in El Segundo in relation to
Section 2 -A
regional trends
3
Projection and quantification of El Segundo's existing and
Section 3
projected housing needs for all income groups
4
Analysis and documentation of El Segundo's housing
characteristics including the following
a level of housing cost compared to ability to pay,
Section 2 -B
b overcrowding,
Section 2 -B
c housing stock condition
Section 2 -C
5
An inventory of land suitable for residential development,
Section 5 -A
including vacant sites, land having redevelopment potential,
and an analysts of the relationship of zoning, public
facilities, and services to these sites
6
Analysis of existing and potential governmental constraints
Section 4 -13
upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of
housing for all income levels
7
Analysis of existing and potential non - governmental and
Sections 4 -A
market constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or
development of housing for all income levels
8
Analysis of special needs households disabled, elderly,
Section 2 -B
large families, female- headed households, farmworkers
9
Analysts concerning the needs of homeless individuals and
Section 2 -13
families in El Segundo
10
Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with
Section 5 -13
respect to residential development
B
Goals and Policies
I
Identification of El Segundo's goals and policies relative to
Section 6 -A
maintenance, improvement, and development of housing
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C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
The City of El Segundo General Plan is comprised of the following seven elements 1) Land
Use, 2) Economic Development; 3) Circulation, 4) Housing, 5) Open Space & Recreation, 6)
Conservation, 7) Air Quality, 5) Boise, 6) Public Safety; and 7) Hazardous Materials & Waste
Management The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is entirely
consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan As portions of the General Plan
are amended in the future, the Plan (including the Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure
internal consistency is maintained
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Section 65583 (c)(5) of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make
diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the
development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort "
City residents will have several opportunities to recommend strategies, review, and comment on
the El Segundo Housing Element The Planning Commission and City Council will conduct a
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Required Housing Element Component
Document Reference
C.
Implementation Program
An
implementation program should do the following
I
Identify adequate sites which will be made available through
Section 6 -D
appropriate action with required public services and
facilities for a variety of housing types for all income levels
2
Program to assist in the development of adequate housing to
Section 6 -D
meet the needs of low and moderate income households
3
Identify and, when appropriate and possible, remove
Section 6 -D
governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement,
and development of housing in El Segundo
4
Conserve and improve the condition of the existing and
Section 6 -D
affordable housing stock in El Segundo
5
Promote housing opportunities for all persons
Section 6 -D
6
Preserve lower income households assisted housing
Section 6 -D
developments
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
The City of El Segundo General Plan is comprised of the following seven elements 1) Land
Use, 2) Economic Development; 3) Circulation, 4) Housing, 5) Open Space & Recreation, 6)
Conservation, 7) Air Quality, 5) Boise, 6) Public Safety; and 7) Hazardous Materials & Waste
Management The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is entirely
consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan As portions of the General Plan
are amended in the future, the Plan (including the Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure
internal consistency is maintained
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Section 65583 (c)(5) of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make
diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the
development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort "
City residents will have several opportunities to recommend strategies, review, and comment on
the El Segundo Housing Element The Planning Commission and City Council will conduct a
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public study session upon completion of the housing needs assessment and prior to formulation
of the Element's policies and programs Once the State Department of Housing and Community
Development has reviewed the draft Element, public hearings will be conducted before both the
Planning Commission and City Council Notification will be published in the local newspaper
in advance of each hearing and copies of the draft Element will be available for review at City
Hall, and the public library
E. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
The analysis of population characteristics and existing housing stock for the Housing Element
is based primarily on the sources listed below
U S Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, 1980 and 1990 Census reports
State Department of Finance, 1998 Population and Housing Estimates
Housing Element Update of the El Segundo General Plan, 1992
Housing Element Existing Conditions Report, 1992
City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, 1993
SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment, 1999
California Association of Realtors 1998/1999 Sales Data
Daily Breeze rental listings (April -May 1999)
SCAG Growth Forecasts 1994 -2020
City of El Segundo Quarterly Code Compliance Inspections, 1998 and 1999
10 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 1997
In addition, interviews were conducted with City staff, local realtors, service providers, and
others with knowledge of the local housing market and housing needs of City residents
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2. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assuring the availability of adequate housing for all social and economic sectors of the City's
present and future population is an important goal for El Segundo To achieve this goal requires
an assessment of the housing needs of the community and region This section discusses the
demographic, socio- economic, and housing characteristics of the City of El Segundo in an effort
to determine the specific housing needs of the City and its residents The Needs Assessment
section of the Housing Element will serve to identify the nature and extent of unmet housing
needs in the City
A. POPULATION
1. Population Growth Trends
The City saw a 12 percent average annual decrease in its population growth during the 1970's,
resulting in a population decrease of 12 percent from 1970 to 1980 In contrast, the 1990
Census reported that El Segundo's population was 15,223 persons, marking a population
increase of nearly 11 percent in the span of ten years since the 1980 census This growth rate
was noticeably less than the 17 percent for Los Angeles County as a whole Cities surrounding
El Segundo, such as Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, experienced growth patterns similar
to El Segundo, with decreases in population in the 1970's and modest increases in the 1980's
As of January 1998, the State Department of Finance estimated that the City's population
numbered approximately 16,424, an increase of about 8 percent in the eight years since the
Census This rate of growth is lust slightly below that for Los Angeles County as a whole or that
of most of El Segundo's neighboring communities as shown on Table 2 and Figure 2
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Table 2
Population Growth Trends
Jurisdiction
1990
1998
Change
1990 -1998
EI Se undo
15,223
16,424
7.9%
Hawthorne
71,349
78,573
101%
Hermosa Beach
18,219
19,098
48%
Inglewood
109,602
118,484
81%
Manhattan Beach
32,063
34,898
88%
Redondo Beach
60, 167
65,755
93%
Los Angeles
County
8,863,164
9,603,291
8 4%
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Population Change 1990 -1998
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California State Department of Finance, Pop & Hsg Estimates as
of January 1, 1998
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2. Age Characteristics
Age distribution is an important factor in detenrimmg market housing demand Traditional
assumptions are that the young adult population (20 to 34 years old) tend to favor apartments,
low to moderate cost condominiums, and smaller single family units The adult population (35
to 65 years old) provides the mayor market for moderate to lugh end apartments, condominiums,
and single family homes This age group tends to have higher incomes and larger household
sizes The senior population (65 years and older) tends to generate demand for low to moderate
cost apartments and condominiums, group quarters, and mobile homes Table 3 shows the age
distribution of the population of the City of El Segundo in 1980 and 1990, and the proportionate
age distribution of all Los Angeles County residents in 1990
Table 3
Age Distribution
Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census
As shown in Table 3, the 1990 median age in El Segundo of 33 1 years is higher than the
County -wide median of 30 7 years The City witnessed significant proportional and numeric
growth during the 1980s in its young adult (age 25 -34 years) and mid -adult populations (age 35-
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1980
1990
Age Group
Persons
% of Total
Persons
% of Total
L.A. County
% of Total
Under 5 years
652
47%
850
56%
83%
5 -9
617
45%
796
52%
73%
10 -14
918
67%
746
49%
66%
15 -19
1,217
89%
769
51%
72%
20 -24
1,400
102%
1,097
72%
91%
25 -34
2,698
196%
3,682
242%
198%
3544
1,847
134%
2,747
I8 0%
15 1%
45 -54
1,912
139%
1,824
120%
95%
55 -64
1,382
100%
1,249
82%
73%
65 -74
707
51%
906
60%
5 7%
75+
402
29%
557
3 7%
40%
Total
13,752
1000%
15,223
1000%
1000%
Median Age
32 6 yrs
33 I yrs
30 7 yrs
Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census
As shown in Table 3, the 1990 median age in El Segundo of 33 1 years is higher than the
County -wide median of 30 7 years The City witnessed significant proportional and numeric
growth during the 1980s in its young adult (age 25 -34 years) and mid -adult populations (age 35-
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44) This working age population has likely been attracted to the City based on the tremendous
growth in the local employment base, particularly in the aerospace industry, and in the City's
comparatively affordable housing relative to other coastal communities in the South Bay
These characteristics as an employment center with relatively modest cost housing, have resulted
in stable neighborhoods and a tightening of the housing market in El Segundo. El Segundo is
a predominantly renter - occupied community according to the 1990 Census, with 60 percent of
all households occupied by renters In conjunction with the growth in the young and mid -adult
populations, this may indicate a potential need for increased first -time homebuyer opportunities
in the City
In the younger age groups, growth has not been as pronounced, or has declined There was less
than a 1 percent increase in the City's early school age population (age 0 -9 years), and there was
an actual numeric decline in population for ages 10 to 24
More recent information provided by the El Segundo School District is shown in Table 4 This
data indicates that from 1990 to 1996 there was an increase in enrollment for all grades, with the
most pronounced increase in kindergarten and the smallest increase in tenth grade Overall, there
has been about a 15 percent increase in enrollment, indicating steady growth in the school age
population Of the total enrolled students, approximately 10 percent are permit students, who
live outside the district but go there because their parents work in the City About 40% of these
permit students are in high school
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Table 4
School Enrollment by Grade - El Segundo Unified School District
Grade
1990
1991
1994
1996
Change 1990-
1996
%
Change
K
131
152
214
225
94
718%
1
150
146
151
202
52
347%
2
139
159
160
193
54
388%
3
122
164
159
165
43
35 2%
4
139
158
159
167
28
20 1%
5
147
140
156
166
19
12 9%
6
132
166
165
192
60
45 5%
7
153
173
180
222
69
45 1%
8
148
151
188
191
43
291%
9
181
195
213
223
42
232%
10
211
181
216
224
13
62%
11
163
178
185
210
47
288%
12
180
181
178
201
21
11 7%
Total
3,986
4,136
4,318
4,577
591
148%
Source El Segundo Unified School District, 1999
El Segundo has about the same proportion of seniors (9 7 percent age 65 and older) as the
County as a whole (9 7 percent) Between 1980 and 1990, the City experienced only a slight
proportional increase in seniors, who in 1980 represented 8 0 percent of the total population
This increase, although slight, will likely continue to grow, and may indicate a need for
expanded housing programs such as senior shared housing, senior housing repair assistance, and
assisted supportive housing
3. Race and Ethnicity
The racial and ethnic composition of a community effects housing needs due to the unique
household characteristics of different groups Table 5 shows the changes in the racial /ethnic
composition of El Segundo between 1980 and 1990
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There were several dramatic shifts in the years between 1980 and 1990. The most notable of
these changes were proportionate increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic and Black
populations, although these ethnic groups still comprise less than 15 percent of the City's total
population El Segundo's ethnic composition continues to be predominately White at 84 5
percent of the population However, this represents a decrease from 1980 when the White
population comprised 88 8 percent of the total
More recent data from the El Segundo Unified School District indicates that during the 1998 -99
school year 73 5 percent of all enrolled students in kindergarten through secondary grades were
White, 14 4 percent were Hispanic, 9 5 percent were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2 6 percent were
Black. These ethnic characteristics of the student population indicate that the White population
has decreased since 1990, while other ethnic groups have increased
Table 5
Racial and Ethnic Change
from 1980 to 1990
Race /Ethnicity
1980
1990
Change
Persons
% of
Total
Persons
°l° of
Total
Absolute
Change
Percent
Change
White
12,208
888%
12,987
848%
779
64%
Hispanic
1,082
79%
1,382
90%
300
277%
Asian/Pacific
Islander
244
18%
733
48%
489
2004%
Black
49
04%
133
09%
84
1714%
American Indian
90
07%
59
04%
-31
-344%
Other
79
06%
19
01%
-60
-759%
Total
13,752
100%
15,313
100%
1,561
114%
Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census
El Segundo's ethnic make -up does not reflect the racial diversification that is occurring
elsewhere in Los Angeles County A greater proportion of the City's residents are White
compared to 41 percent of the County, while persons from the Hispanic and Black groups
comprise a smaller proportion of the City's population than they do County -wide (37 3 percent
Hispanic, 10 4 Asian, and 10 7 Black) The distribution of the remaining racial or ethnic
groups is similar to the County -wide distribution
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Because of the predominance of one racial group in El Segundo, successful housing policies and
programs must be sensitive to the different needs and preferences of other cultural groups
Household size, household composition, income levels and preferences in tenure are among the
factors which must be considered
4. Employment
According to the 1990 Census, there were 9,665 El Segundo residents in the labor force,
representing a labor force participation rate of 76 3 percent of persons between the ages of 16
and 64 Most of the City's residents are employed in managerial and professional specialty
occupations (42 7 percent) or in technical, sales, and administrative support capacities (32 2
percent) The unemployment rate reported in the 1990 Census was 3 4 percent, compared to the
County -wide unemployment rate of 8 percent The City's unemployment has continued to fall
well below the County, with the 1998 annual average documented at 3 0 percent compared to
6 5 percent in the County In April of 1999, El Segundo had an unemployment rate of 2 7
percent, compared to 6 0 percent for the County
Table 6
Jobs Held by El Segundo Residents
Job Category
Number
Percent
Managerial/Professional
3,936
427%
Sales, Technical, Admm (Support)
2,970
322%
Service Occupations
788
86%
Precision Production, Craft & Repair
892
97%
Operators, Fabricators, & Laborers
543
59%
Farming, Forestry, & Fishing
85
09%
Total Employed Persons
Total Persons in Labor Force 16 ears & over)
9,214
9,665
953%
1000%
Source 1990 US Census
In 1998, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepared growth
projections for each jurisdiction in the region for population, households, and employment
through the year 2020 The employment projections for the City of El Segundo were as follows-
Year
1994
2000
2010
#Jobs
55,106
66,490
80,405
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A general measure of the balance of a community's employment opportunities with the needs of
its residents is through a "fobs- housing balance" test A balanced community would have a
match between employment and housing opportunities so that most of the residents could also
work in the community Companng the number of jobs in El Segundo in 1994 (55,106) to the
number of housing units in that same year (7,254) indicates a high fob- housing ratio of 7 59
This is reflective of the large employment base in El Segundo Large employers include the
Chevron Refinery as well as mayor aerospace corporations such as the Aerospace Corporation,
Hughes Corporation and Raytheon
El Segundo is mobs -rich community, and the SCAG projections indicate that it will continue
to be, with an estimated increase of almost 29,000 fobs projected from 2000 to 2020 The City's
large employment base relative to the small number of housing units, and the projected fob
increases for the City, indicate that there may be a need for additional housing in the community
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B. HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Information on household characteristics is an important indicator of housing needs in a
community, Income and affordability are best measured at the household level, as are the special
needs of certain groups, such as large - family households or female- headed households For
example, if a city has a substantial number of young family households whose incomes
compared with local housing costs preclude the option of buying a home, that city may wish to
initiate a homebuyer assistance program
1. Household Composition and Size
The Bureau of the Census defines a "household" as all persons who occupy a housing unit, which
may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, or unrelated
persons sharing living quarters Persons living in retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories,
or other group living situations are not considered households The characteristics of the
households in a city are important indicators of the type of housing needed in that community
Table 7 below describes the household characteristics for El Segundo According to the 1990
Census, there were 6,773 households in the City of El Segundo, about 56 percent of which were
family households This proportion is less than that of Los Angeles County as a whole, where
68 percent of all households consisted of families Single- person households represent the
second largest household group in the City, comprising about 31 percent of all households
(2,125) The remaining 879 households fall into the unrelated non - family household category,
which consist of unrelated persons living together About 13 percent of El Segundo's
households belonged to this category according to the 1990 Census.
Table 7
Household Characteristics
Household
1980
1990
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Type
Total Population
13.752
1000%
15,223
1000%
In Group Quarters
60
043%
97
063%
Total Households
5,985
1000%
6,773
10000/0
Average Household Size
229
225
Families
3,535
590%
3,769
560%
Single Households
1,988
332%
2,125
314%
Unrelated Non - Family Households
462
70%
879
130%
Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census
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Household size is an Important indicator of a source of population growth A city's average
household size will Increase overtime If there is a trend towards larger families In communities
where the population is aging, the average household size will often decline
Between 1980 and 1990, the average household size in El Segundo decreased slightly from 2.29
to 2 25 persons per household The California State Department of Finance estimates household
size in El Segundo at approximately 2 37 persons as of January 1, 1998 This figure is
significantly less than the estimates for the City and County of Los Angeles (2 93 and 3.06
persons per household in 1998 respectively), and is fairly comparable with the relatively small
average household sizes of all of El Segundo's coastal neighbors Average household size in
nearby cities is shown in Table 8
Table 8
Average Household Sizes
For the City of El Segundo and Neighboring Communities -- 1998 Estimates
City
Persons Per Household
EI Se undo
237
Hawthorne
284
Hermosa Beach
206
Inglewood
320
Manhattan Beach
242
Redondo Beach
239
Source California Department of Finance, January 1998
2. Overcrowding
The federal government defines an overcrowded household as one with more than one person
per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens. hallways, and porches Overcrowding in households
results from either a lack of affordable housing (which forces more than one household to live
together) and /or a lack of available housing units of adequate size
According to the 1990 Census, there were a total of 261 households (3 8 percent) in El Segundo
that were living in overcrowded conditions, compared to 19 percent Countywide Overcrowding
among renter - households was more prevalent than among owner - households Of the total 261
overcrowded households, about 204 were renter - households In contrast, of the total
overcrowded households, only 57 were owner - households The Census indicates that 66 percent
of the households in El Segundo have less than 50 persons per room, therefore, overcrowding
does not appear to be a primary Issue for the City
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3. Household Income and Income Distribution
Income is a major factor in evaluating the affordability of housing in a community According
to the 1990 Census the median household income in El Segundo was $43,975, which is well
above the County -wide median household income of $34,965. In comparison with its neighbors,
the median household income in El Segundo was higher than that of Hawthorne and Inglewood,
somewhat lower than Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, and significantly lower than that of
Manhattan Beach Figure 3 shows the City's median household income in comparison to
neighboring cities as well as to the Los Angeles County average
Figure 3
Household Income Characteristics
For El Segundo and Neighboring Communities - 1990
Source 1990 US Census
The State Department of Housing and Community Development has developed the following
income categories based on the Median Family Income (MFI) of a Metropolitan Statistical Area
(MSA) established by the U S Department of housing and Urban Development
• Very Low Income 50 percent or less of the area MFI,
• Low Income between 51 and 80 percent of the area MFI,
• Moderate Income between 81 and 120 percent of the area MFI,
• Upper Income greater than 120 percent of the area MFI
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The 1989 MFI for the Los Angeles -Long Beach MSA ($38,000) was used to interpolate the
City's income distribution from the census according to the above categories The income
distribution of the City of El Segundo is presented in Table 9 Table 10 breaks the income
distribution of the City's residents down into the income categories designated by HUD
Table 9
Income Distribution - 1990
Income Level
No. of Households
% of Total
Cumulative
Percentage
< $5,000
129
19%
19%
$5,000 - $9,999
230
34%
5 3%
510,000 - $14,999
295
4 3%
96%
$15,000 - $24,999
680
99%
195%
$25,000 - $34,999
975
143%
33 8%
$35,000 - $49,999
1,408
206%
544%
$50,000 - $74,999
1,722
252%
796%
$75,000 - $99,999
788
11 5%
91 1%
$100,000 - $149,000
499
73%
984%
$150,000+
109
16%
1000%
Total
6,835
1000%
1000%
Source 1990 US Census
Table 10
HUD Income Groups - 1990
Income Group
No. of
Households
% of Total
Very Low Income (0 -50% of County Median)
926
13 5%
Low income (51 -80% of County Median)
935
137%
Moderate Income (81 -120% of County Median)
2,429
35 5%
Upper Income ( +120% of County Median)
2,545
372%
Total
6,835
10000/61
Source 1990 US Census
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As shown, the 1990 Census documents about 27 percent of the City's households as earmng very
low or low incomes The City is predominately a moderate and upper income community with
about 73 percent of its households earning incomes in these ranges
4. Housing Affordability and Overpayment
State and Federal standards specify that a household overpays for its housing costs if it pays 30
percent or more of its gross income on housing According to the 1990 Census, there were 6,773
occupied housing units in El Segundo Of these occupied units, 2,736 (40 4 percent) were
owner - occupied, and 4,037 (59 6 percent) were occupied by renters Table 11 summarizes
housing overpayment statistics by tenure for the City of El Segundo
Table 11
Summary of Housing Overpayment
Overpaying
$20,000 to
$35,000 to
$50,000 or
Households
<$20,000
$34,999
$49,999
More
Total
Renters
552
616
235
58
1,461
Owners
101
98
114
468
781
Total
653
714
349
526
2,242
Source 1990 US Census
According to the Census, 2,242 El Segundo households (33 percent of the City's total
households), were spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing Of these
households, 1,461 (65 percent) were renters, constituting slightly more than one -third of the total
renter households in the City The majority of these overpaying renter households earned less
than $35,000, with 37% earning less than $20,000 This may indicate a need for more
affordable rental housing in El Segundo, and/or rent subsidies for very low income households
In households with incomes of $50,000 or more, the majority of households overpaying were
owner households While the extent of owner households overpaying for housing is not as great
as that for renter households, there still may be a need for assistance to low and very low income
homeowners In particular, seniors tend to have limited and fixed incomes, as well as physical
limitations which may hinder their abilities to adequately maintain their properties
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5. Special Needs Groups
Certain segments of the population may have particular difficulties in finding decent, affordable
housing due to their special needs These special needs groups, as defined by State housing
element law, include the elderly, disabled persons, large households, female- headed households,
farmworkers, and the homeless In addition, military households are a group with special
housing needs in El Segundo Table 12 summarizes the numbers of households /persons in each
of these special needs groups in the City of El Segundo
Table 12
Special Needs Groups
Special Need Group
No. Of
Persons/Households
% Total
Population/Households
Elderly Households (age 65 +)
Elderly Living Alone
500
454
74%
67%
Disabled Persons (Age 16 +)
1,251
99%,
Large Households
(5 or more members )
385
57%
Female- Headed Households
With Children (< 18 years old)
575
325
85%
48%
Farmworkers
85
56%
Military Personnel in labor force)
130
85%
Homeless persons
7-10
04%
Source 1990 U S Census, El Segundo Police Department (Homeless persons)
'Percent of population 16 years and over
Elderly Persons
The special needs of many elderly households result from their lower, fixed incomes, physical
disabilities, and dependence needs The population over 65 years of age has four main concerns
• Income People over 65 are usually retired and living on a fixed income,
• Health Care Because they have a higher rate of illness and dependency, health care
and supportive housing are important,
• Transportation Many seniors use public transit, however a significant number of
seniors have disabilities and require alternative transportation,
• Housing Many seniors live alone and many of them are renters
These characteristics indicate a need for smaller, lower cost housing units with easy access to
public transit and health care facilities
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The Census shows that roughly 7 4 percent of the City's households were headed by elderly
persons age 65 and above Of these approximately 500 households, 454 consisted of elderly
persons living alone Members of this subpopulation of the elderly may have special needs for
assistance with finances, household maintenance, and other routine activities. This is
particularly true of persons age 75 and older who are more likely to be the "frail elderly " The
City currently provides services for seniors through its Senior In -Home Care and Home
Delivered Meals programs, which are supported with CDBG funds
The 1990 Census indicates that there were at least 57 persons age 65 and over living at the
poverty level This indicates that there may be a need for additional affordable senior housing
In 1984, the City developed Park Vista, a 97 -unit senior housing project for seniors capable of
independent living Rents are restricted to levels of affordable to very low- income households,
and occupancy is limited to El Segundo residents with incomes which fall below moderate
income levels Discussions with management at Park Vista indicate there is a need for an
assisted care facility in the City as a continuum for residents needing to move into a more
supportive housing environment
Disabled Persons
Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to traditionally designed housing units as well
as potentially limit the ability to earn adequate income As shown in Table 13, the 1990 Census
indicates that approximately 10 0 percent of El Segundo's population age 16 years and older,
has some form of work or mobility /self -care disability
Although no current comparisons of disability with income, household size, or race /ethnicity are
available, it is reasonable to assume that a substantial portion of disabled persons would be
within federal Section 8 income limits, especially those households not in the labor force
Furthermore, most lower income disabled persons are likely to require housing assistance Their
housing need is further compounded by design and location requirements which can often be
costly For example, special needs of households with wheelchair -bound or semi - ambulatory
individuals may require ramps, holding bars, special bathroom designs, wider doorways, lower
cabinets, elevators, and other interior and exterior design features
Housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities can be addressed through the provision
of affordable, barrier -free housing Rehabilitation assistance can be targeted toward disabled
renters and homeowners for unit modification to improve accessibility Accessible housing can
also be provided through senior housing development
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Table 13
Disability Status of Non - institutional Persons
Age and Disability Status
Number
Percent
Persons 16-64 Years Old
11,070
982%
With Work Disability only
513
46%
With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only
174
16%
With both Work and Mobility/Self-care Limitations
87
78%
Persons 65 Years and Over
1,475
11 7%
With Work Disability only
198
134%
With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only
97
66%
With both Work and Mobility/Self-care Limitations
182
123%
Total Persons, 16 Years and Over
12,545
100%
With Work Disability only
711
57%
With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only
271
22%
With both Work and Mobility/Self-care Limitations
269
21%
=Total Persons 16 Years and Over
1,251
99%
Source 1990 US Census
Large Households
Large Households are defined as those with five or more members The special needs of this
group are based on the limited availability of adequately - sized, affordable housing units
Because of housing stock limitations, and the fact that large families often have lower incomes,
they are frequently subjected to overcrowded living conditions The increased strain which
overcrowding places on housing units only serves to accelerate the pace of unit deterioration
According to the 1990 Census, only 5 7 percent of all households in the City of El Segundo
consisted of large family households In contrast to many communities where large households
consist predominately of ethnic minorities and renters, large households in El Segundo are
predominately non- mmonty homeowners, and therefore do not experience the same household
overcrowding problems as in many communities With one third of the City's housing stock
compnsed of three or more bedroom - units, the City has more than an adequate supply of housing
units to accommodate the needs of its large family households
Female- Headed Households
Single- parent households often require special consideration and assistance due to their greater
need for affordable and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services In
particular, female- headed households with children tend to have lower - incomes than other types
of households, a situation that limits their housing options and access to supportive services
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The 1990 Census indicates that there are 575 female - headed households in the City of El
Segundo, 325 of which have children under the age of 18. These numbers account for
approximately 8 5% and 4 8% respectively of all households in the city There are 38 female -
headed households with minor children that have incomes below the poverty level
Farmworkers
Farmworkers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary incomes are earned through
seasonal agricultural work Farmworkers have special housing needs because they earn lower
incomes than many other workers and move throughout the season from one harvest to the next
The 1990 Census reported that less than one percent (85 persons) of the City of El Segundo's
residents were employed in farming, forestry, and fishing occupations Due to El Segundo's
urban setting and nominal farmworker population, the special housing needs of this group can
generally be addressed through overall programs for housing affordability
Military Personnel
According to the 1990 Census, there were 130 persons in the labor force employed in military
occupations The U S Air Force base in El Segundo currently employs approximately 1,500
persons of whom the majority are military personnel Housing for base personnel is provided
at Fort MacArthur, Pacific Heights and Pacific Crest in San Pedro for all military ranks and their
families There are currently 574 units, including two -, three- and four - bedroom units Another
71 units are currently under construction at Fort MacArthur In addition, there are 52 single
occupancy units available in three dormitories Air Force personnel unable to be housed in
military housing contribute to the demand for affordable housing in the community
Homeless Persons
According to the most recent homeless study prepared by Shelter Partnership, up to 84,300
people in Los Angeles county were homeless on any given night between July 1993 and June
1994 i Among these homeless people, there were approximately 12,400 homeless family
members, including 8,800 homeless children In the course of that year, up to 236,400 people
in the County were homeless Among these homeless people, there were up to 49,000 homeless
family members, including 12,000 homeless children As shown in Figure 4, the Shelter
Partnership data reflects a diverse homeless population
' Shelter Partnership, Inc The Number of Homeless People in Los Angeles City and County, July 1993
to June 1994
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Figure 4
Composition of Homeless Population - Los Angeles County
July 1993 and June 1994
Unaccompanied
Parents & Youth
Children 5%
a1s
V75 %o
Source Shelter Partnership, Inc July 1993 to June 1994
Homelessness in El Segundo does not appear to be as critical as statistics indicate for the County
Recent discussions with the El Segundo Police Department indicate that the City has a small
number of homeless relative to its total population, with an estimated average of seven to ten
homeless individuals on any given night These individuals are fairly constant, and are
characterized as single men with drug or alcohol dependencies, and/or mental illnesses The
1990 Census reported that in El Segundo there were no persons visible in street locations or
emergency shelters for the homeless
At the present time there are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities within the
City of El Segundo, with the closest shelters located five miles away in Redondo Beach or in
nearby Lawndale However, the Salvation Army does provide the Police Department with
nominal funding on an ad hoc basis to assist homeless persons that come through El Segundo
These funds are used to provide fast food coupons, and bus fare which would allow
transportation to overnight facilities A spokesperson for the Family Crisis Center in Redondo
Beach indicated that most of the South Bay region's shelters are located in Long Beach, Carson
or San Pedro Table 14 lists some of the key service providers for homeless persons in the South
Bay region
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Table 14
Inventory of Homeless Services and Facilities In the South Bay Region
Organization
Services Provided
Catholic Charities - Family Shelter
Provides 68 beds for homeless men, women and
123 East 14th
children Single residents must be elderly or disabled
Long Beach CA 90813
Stays of up to 45 days are permitted
(310) 591 -1351
Christian Outreach Appeal
Provides 30 beds for low -mcome men women and
318 Elm Avenue
families with children for up to 2 years
Long Beach CA 90802
(310) 436 -9877
Excelsior House
Provides 8 beds for men and women with alcohol /drug
1007 Myrtle Ave
or mental disorders for up to 3 weeks Persons must be
Inglewood CA 90301
referred by a mental health agencl, psychiatrist or
(310) 412 -4191
social worker
Family Crisis Center
Provides beds for up to 15 women with children under
103 West Torrance Blvd
18 who are victims of domestic violence Shelter for
Redondo Beach CA 90277
adolescents at risk of becoming homeless is also
(310) 379 -3620
provided Services include referrals to homeless shelters
and outpatient counseling Stays of up to 6 months are
permitted
Harbor Interfaith Shelter
Provides 70 beds for families and children for up to 2
1420 W 8' Street
months
San Pedro CA 90732
(310) 831 -0589
House of Yahweh
Provides transitional housing with 16 beds for men and
4430 West 147^ Street
women including families with children for up to 6
Lawndale, CA 90260
months
(310) 675 -1384
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Provides shelter and a 12 month substance abuse
P O Box 1969
program for men and women Up to 133 beds are
Long Beach, CA 90801
provided The length of stay varies
(310) 591 -1292
Salvation Army
Provides 286 beds for men and women for up to a stay
809 E 5" St
of one year
Los Angeles CA 90013
(213) 626 -4786
Transitional Living Centers
Provides 12 beds for up to 4 months for chronically
16119 Prairie Avenue
mentally dl persons
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542 -4825
Source Community Development Commission County of Los Angeles, Housing and Community
Development Plan 1995 -1998 Cotton /Beland /Associates 1999
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C. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS
A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, or single room, occupied as separate living
quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters Separate living
quarters are those in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other person in the
building and which have direct access from the outside of the building or through a common
hall A community's housing stock is the compilation of all its housing units
1. Housing Growth
As of January, 1998, the State Department of Finance documents there are 7,340 dwelling units
in El Segundo, an increase of only 150 units (2 1 percent) since 1990 This growth rate was
approximately the same as that of the City of Los Angeles, but slightly less than the County
(Table 15) Meanwhile, El Segundo's population is estimated to have grown by nearly 1,201
persons (7 8 percent) during this time period There has been only a slight increase in the 1998
average household size of 2 35, compared to 2 25 in 1990
Table 15
Housing Growth Trends in El Segundo
And Neighboring Communities
City
or
Jurisdiction
Housing Units
Change
1990 -
1998
1990
1998
EISe undo
7,190
7,340
21%
Hawthorne
29,214
29,578
12%
Hermosa Beach
9,689
9,772
09%
Inglewood
38,713
39,173
1 2%
Manhattan Beach
14,695
15,123
2 9%
Redondo Beach
28,220
29,022
2 8%
City of
Los Angeles
1,299,343
1,326,774
21%
Los Angeles County
3,163,343
3,247,372
27%
Sources 1990 US Census,
California State Department of Finance, Pop & Hsg Estimates
as of January I, 1998
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2. Housing Type and Tenure
Table 16 provides the breakdown of the City's housing stock in 1990 and 1998 by unit type As
shown, while single- family detached homes remain the predominant housing type, the majority
of growth occurring in the City has been comprised of condominium and apartment complexes
with five or more units Due to the City's scarcity of vacant residential land, most of the growth
has been accommodated through recycling of existing lower density residential , and particularly
of smaller multi - family projects with 2 -4 units As indicated previously, the proportion of
owner - occupied households in El Segundo (40 4 percent) in 1990 is significantly lower than that
of renter- occupied households (59 6 percent)
Table 16
Comparative Housing Unit Mix in 1990 -1998
Housing Type
1990
1998
No. Of
Units
% of
Total
No. Of
Units
% of
Total
Single-Family
Detached
3,129
43 5%
3,159
430%
Attached
252
3 5%
293
40%
Total
3,381
470%
3,452
470%
Multi-Family
2 -4 Units
926
858
11 7%
5+ Units
2,794
3,029
413%
Total
3,720
A51
3,887
53 0%
Mobile Homes
89
1
001%
Total Housing Units
7,190
1000%
7,340
1000%
Total Occupied
Owner- occupied
Renter-occupied
6,773
2,736
4,037
1000%
404%
596%
6,915
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Vacancy Rate
58%
5 8%
Source 1990 U S Census,
California State Department of Finance, Pop & Hsg Estimates as of January 1,
1998
Notes The 1990 census includes recreational vehicles (RVs) and other non - permanent
mobile homes in its definition of "mobile homes - other "
Department of Finance also includes manufactured housing under the count of
mobile homes
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3. Age and Condition of Housing Stock
Figure 5 shows the age of the housing stock in El Segundo In general, housing over 30 years
old is usually in need of some mayor rehabilitation, such as a new roof, foundation work,
plumbing, etc As indicated in Figure 6, the majority (about 68 percent) of El Segundo's housing
units were constructed prior to 1970 This represents a significant proportion of the City's
housing stock, and indicates that preventative maintenance will be essential to ward off
widespread housing deterioration Some households, such as seniors who have owned their
homes for many years and have relatively low house payments, may dust be able to afford their
monthly housing costs For such households, the cost of mayor repairs or renovation may be
impossible Assisting these households through a housing rehabilitation assistance program can
help preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock
250%
200%
m 15 0%
0
r
0
a, 10 0%
50%
00%
Figure 5
Age of Housing Stock
1939 or 1940- 1950- 1980- 1970- 1980 -
Earlier 1949 1959 1969 1979 March,
1990
Year Built
Source 1990 U S Census
The Building and Safety Department of El Segundo conducts quarterly code compliance
inspections in order to identify those structures which may be in substandard condition or not
compliant The inspection is conducted via a windshield survey only and does not involve
interior inspections, therefore it identifies structures which appear to be in violation rather
than individual units These violations are added to the list of active Code Compliance cases
and are followed up by code compliance staff During the first quarter of 1999, the survey
showed a total of 18 residential violations Citywide which involved illegal construction or
additions, illegal home occupation businesses, or property maintenance issues such as
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041
disrepair or lack of landscape maintenance According to the City, most of these violations
were related to property maintenance, and no unit was found to be substandard or illegal
Illegal units include garage, accessory structure, or single- family to multi - family unit
conversions During 1998, the City identified a total of 44 residential violations, or an
average of 11 per quarter The majority of these violations were also related to property
maintenance
4. Housing Costs
Housing Prices
The 1990 Census documents a median housing unit value of $357,300 in El Segundo, about 58
percent above the county -wide median of $226,400, but well below Manhattan Beach ($500,001)
and Hermosa Beach ($431,500) More recent figures from the California Association of Realtors
(CAR) indicate that the sales price of housing in El Segundo has dropped since that time During
February -March 1999 the median price of a single -family detached home sold in El Segundo was
$313,250, lower than in the same time period for 1998, when the median price was $329,250
Median single- family home prices for this time period are shown below in Figure 6 for El
Segundo and selected neighboring cities El Segundo, Inglewood, and Lawndale showed a
decrease in median price during the 1998 - 1999 time period whereas Hawthorne, Hermosa
Beach, and Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach showed an increase The City of Hermosa
Beach, approximately four miles south of El Segundo, showed the largest increase in price
during this time period
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$30Q000
$200,000
$100,000
E
Figure 6
Median Housing Sales Prices 1998 - 1999
El Segundo and Neighboring Communities
O N M D 0 C o
c o o u °o a t °c
N = 2 m rn m m
CO
Source California Association of Realtors, April 1999
®Mar -98
■ Mar -99
City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment
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042
Although not representative of final home prices, the CAR multiple listings provide a more
detailed illustration of the current market for single - family homes and condominiums A
summary of this data is shown below in Tables 17 and 18, and documents average asking prices
well above the actual sales prices illustrated in Figure 5 Discussions with the City and realtors
indicate that the current market in El Segundo is "hot', and that typically a single - family home
is on the market a maximum of 30 days, with many being sold in the first week they are listed
One local realtor reported that there were currently only 30 properties listed compared to the
usual 100 or more
Table 17
Listing Prices of Single - Family Housing Units
April 1999
Number of
Bedrooms
Median
Price
Average
Price
Price Range
Number
of Units
1 Bedroom
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
2 Bedrooms
$314,900
$323,543
$298- 000 - $389,000
7
3 Bedrooms
$349,937
$358,222
$338,900 - $385,000
8
4 Bedrooms
$592,000
$556,492
$365,000 - $764,900
12
5 Bedrooms
$479,000
$554,200
$449,000 - $779,000
5
6 Bedrooms
$488,998
$488,998
$478,995 - $499,000
2
Totals
$402,000
$457,573
$298,000 - $779,000
34
Source California Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Data, April 13" to 28th, 1999
Table 18
Listing Price of Condominiumsfrownhomes
April 1999
Number of
Median
Average
Price Range
Number of
Bedrooms
Price
Price
Units
I Bedroom
$94,900
$94,900
$94,900
1
2 Bedrooms
$199,000
$193,215
$117,950 - $289,500
23
3 Bedrooms
$279,995
$281,556
$279,995 - $281,556
7
Totals
1 $239,000
1 $221,651
1 $94,900 - $289,500
31
Source California Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Data, April 13" to 28th, 1999
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Housing Element 2 -24
[IIIN
The majority of the single- family homes shown have 4 bedrooms, which is reflective of the
significant proportion of large -unit housing in the City, with one -third of the City's housing
having three or more bedrooms Of the total units listed, about half are
condommiums /townhomes The majority of these consist of 2- bedroom units As shown in
Table 18, there is only one 1- bedroom condominium unit listed for sale, reflective of the fact that
only one condominium project exists in the City with one bedroom units This project is a recent
apartment to condominium conversion The scarcity of 1- bedroom condominiums limits entry
into the home ownership market, which means that low and moderate income households may
be forced to remain in the rental market
Housing Rental Rates
The median contract rent for El Segundo according to the 1990 Census was $754 per month
This was lower than that for Manhattan Beach ($1,001) and Hermosa Beach ($863), but higher
than that for Hawthorne ($593) or Los Angeles County ($570) The 1990 Census also indicated
that of the 4,037 renter - occupied units, about 17 percent were single- family detached homes,
and 3 percent were condominiums or townhomes
Discussions with a local property manager indicate that current (1999) rental rates in El Segundo
are fairly reasonable compared to those in immediate coastal neighboring cities A summary of
these rental ranges is shown below in Table 19, as compiled from recent newspaper
advertisements For example, a 2- bedroom apartment could rent for as low as $750 per month
in El Segundo, whereas in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach a 2- bedroom apartment begins
at $1,200
Table 19
Comparison of Rental Rates
El Segundo and Neighboring Coastal Communities
April 1999
Housing Type and
Range of Rental Costs
Number of Bedrooms
EIS undo
Hermosa Beach
Manhattan
Apartments
1 Bedroom
S650-$895
$975 - $1,300
$975 - $1,500
2Bedrooms
$875- $1,200
$1,200 - $1,500
$1,200 - $2,100
3 Bedrooms
$1,150 - $1,750
$2,995
n/a
Condominiums &
Townhouses
2Bedrooms
$1,100 - $1,200
$1,200 - $1,500
$1,725- $2,100
3 Bedrooms
$1,650
$2,995
n/a
Smgle- Family Homes
3 Bedrooms
$1,500 - $2,200
n/a
n/a
Source Daily Bree_e, 4113199 -
Ciry of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Element 2 -25
041!
The April -May 1999 listings from the Daily Breeze document a median rent of $735 for a
one - bedroom apartment, $1,050 for a two - bedroom apartment, and $1,700 for a three -
bedroom apartment Rental rates for condominiums and townhomes were significantly
higher A total of 20 different units were listed in El Segundo during this one -month period,
with only four units having three or more bedrooms
Housing Costs and Affordability
The costs of homeownership and rent can be compared to a household's ability to pay for
housing, using the 1999 HUD- estabtished Area Median Family Income (MFI) limits for Los
Angeles County of $51,300 Table 20 illustrates maximum affordable mortgage payments and
rents for a four - person household in Los Angeles County Affordable housing cost is based on
a maximum of 30 percent of gross household income going towards mortgage or rental costs
These maximum affordable costs would be adjusted downward for smaller households
Comparison of these maximum affordable housing costs with the sales price data shown
previously, indicates that not even moderate income households (81 to 120 percent MFI) would
be able to afford the lowest priced single- family homes listed for sale in El Segundo It should
be noted however that asking prices are higher than actual sales prices With earning power to
purchase a home valued up to $234,300, only 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums and townhomes
are within the range of affordability of moderate income households At a maximum affordable
purchase price of about $93,000, it is not likely that very -low income households (51 % to 80%
MFI) could afford even a small condominium unit Although the condominium conversion
project at 777 W Imperial has 1- bedroom units that range from a selling price of $90,000 to
$102,000 that may be affordable to very-low income households, the affordability limit is based
on a four - person household A four - person household would most likely not purchase a 1-
bedroom unit due to overcrowding The 2- bedroom units at 777 W Imperial sell from $119,000
to $139,000, which are affordable to low income households The high price of single - family
housing, along with the shortage of 1- bedroom condominiums, indicate that the opportunities
for home ownership in the City are limited for lower and moderate income groups. In addition,
the downpayment and closing costs may still represent a significant obstacle to home purchase
In terms of rental housing costs (Table 20), low income households can afford 1 -2 bedroom
apartments in El Segundo With the median rent of a one bedroom at $735, when adjusted for
utilities, very low income households (0 -50% MFI) can not even afford a one - bedroom
apartment in El Segundo Moderate income households (81%-120% MFI) can afford virtually
all rental options advertised in El Segundo, with the exception of three bedroom condominiums
or single - family homes Rental rates at 777 W Imperial range from $650 to $675 for a ]-
bedroom unit, and from $850 to $1,000 for a 2- bedroom unit Although low income households
could afford units in this complex, very-low income households could not
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045
Table 20
Maximum Affordable Rent and For -Sale Housing Costs
Los Angeles County-1999
Income Level
Utility
Allowance
Max. Affordable
Mo Rent
Max. Affordable
Purchase Price'
Very Low income
(0 -50% MFI) $25,650
$50
$591
$93,010
Low Income
(51-80% MFI) $41,050
$50
$976
$153,780
Moderate Income
(81- 120 %MFI) $61,550
$50
$1,489
$234,300
' Based on ten percent downpayment, 30 -year mortgage at 7 5% interest
5. Assisted Housing At Risk of Conversion
State law requires the Housing Element to identify, analyze and propose programs to preserve
housing units that are currently restricted to low - income housing use and will become
unrestricted and possibly lost as low income housing Based on review of Federal and State
subsidized housing inventories, and confirmed by interviews with City staff, there are no
"Assisted Housing Projects" in El Segundo as defined by State and Government Code Section
65583 (A) (8)
The City does own Park Vista, a 97 -unit senior housing project developed in 1984 using City
funds While there are no affordability covenants associated with the project, rents are
maintained at levels well below market Current (1999) rents are $248 for efficiency units, $398
for one - bedroom handicapped accessible units, and $498 for standard one - bedroom units
Occupancy is limited to persons who have lived in the City for at least one year, are capable of
independent living, and whose annual incomes fall below $30,000 for single- person households
and $35,000 for two person households The project is managed by the non - profit Park Vista
Board According to the project's managers, one bedroom units are in greatest demand, with
along waiting list for occupancy In addition, management indicates many seniors have to be
turned away from Park Vista who are no longer capable of fully independent living, and there
are no assisted living facilities in El Segundo for seniors in need of a more supportive housing
environment
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M w •
D. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
California's Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing
programs designed to meet its "fair share" of existing and future housing needs for all income
groups, as determined by the jurisdiction's Council of Governments This "fair share"
allocation concept seeks to ensure that each jurisdiction accepts responsibility for the housing
needs of not only its resident population, but also for the Jurisdiction's projected share of
regional housing growth across all income categories Regional growth needs are defined as the
number of units that would have to be added in each Jurisdiction to accommodate the forecasted
number of households, as well as the number of units that would have to be added to compensate
for anticipated demolitions and changes to achieve an "ideal" vacancy rate
In the six- county southern California region, which includes El Segundo, the agency responsible
for assigning these regional housing needs to each Jurisdiction is the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) The regional growth allocation process begins with the
State Department of Finance's projection of Statewide housing demand for a five -year planning
period, which is then apportioned by the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) among each of the State's official regions
SCAG is currently in the process of developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) model for the 2000 -2005 period Draft RHNA figures published by SCAG in June
1999 identify an overall construction need for 78 new units in El Segundo This construction
need is further broken down by income category 14 very-low income, 11 low income, 16
moderate income and 37 upper income
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3. SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEED
Assuring the availability of adequate housing for all social and economic segments of El
Segundo's present and future population is an important goal for the City To implement this
goal, the City must target its programs and monetary assistance toward those households with
the greatest need This section of the Housing Element is a summary of the mayor housing need
categories in terms of income groups as defined by Federal and State law It includes the City's
share of regional housing need as defined by the Southern California Association of
Governments' (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) The City recognizes the
special status of lower income households, which in many cases are comprised of elderly or
disabled persons, single- parent households, or military households As summarized in Table 21,
the areas of greatest housing assistance need include the following
1. Households Overpayingfor Housing - Approximately one -third of all households in
El Segundo are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing Of these
overpaying households, two - thirds were renters, representing 36 percent of the total
renter households in the City
2. Special Needs Households - Certain segments of the population may have a more
difficult time finding decent, affordable housing due to their special circumstances or
needs In El Segundo, the Needs Assessment documents the following groups with
special housing needs
• 500 households headed by elderly persons Of these households, 454 consist of
elderly persons living alone,
• 1,251 persons age 16 and over with physical disabilities,
• 575 female- headed households, over half of which (325 households) included
minor children Over ten percent of the City's female- headed households with
children were living in poverty,
• U S Air Force base military personnel,
• 7 -10 chronic homeless individuals
3. Age and Condition of Housing Stock - According to the Census, 68 percent of the
City's housing units are greater than 30 years of age, the age at which housing typically
begins to require mayor repairs This represents a significant proportion of the City's
housing stock, and indicates that preventive maintenance will be essential to ward off
widespread housing deterioration.
The City's quarterly Code Inspection Compliance program identifies housing units that
are in need of property maintenance or substandard In all of 1998, the City identified
44 residential structures with code violations These included properties containing units
requiring substantial repair as well as rehabilitation The highest concentration of
residential properties cited for code violations are found in the northwest section of City
Cuv of El Segundo
Housing Element
3 -1
Summary of Housing Need
' .
4. Housing Costs and Affordability - Spring 1999 residential multiple listings in El
Segundo document an average listing price of $457,573 for single family homes and
$221,651 for condominiums According to local realtors, the local housing market is
"hot ", with units typically on the market less than 30 days Single -family housing prices
in the City are well above levels affordable even to moderate income households, and
while 1 -2 bedroom condominiums are generally priced at levels affordable to moderate
income households, there is only one condominium project in the City containing 1-
bedroom units Thus, the high price of housing, along with the shortage of I- bedroom
condominiums, indicates that opportunities for home ownership in the City are limited
for moderate income households
Apartments provide the primary form of rental housing in El Segundo and rent for a
median of $735 per month for a i- bedroom, $1,050 for a 2- bedroom, and $1,700 for a
3- bedroom While these rent levels are generally affordable to low income households,
very low income households are priced out of the rental market even for one bedroom
units In addition, discussions with a local rental agency indicate that the demand for
rentals is high in El Segundo, and the availability of vacant units are scarce
5. Overcrowded Households - Household overcrowding in El Segundo is relatively
nominal, with only 3 8 percent of the City's households documented as having greater
than 1 01 persons per room, compared to an overcrowding rate of 19 percent in Los
Angeles County Overcrowding among renter - households was more prevalent than
among owner- households, with renters comprising 78 percent of the City's overcrowded
households The low incidence of overcrowding in El Segundo is reflective of several
factors almost 50 percent of the housing stock has 5 or more rooms; relatively limited
numbers of large family and minority households, and overall higher median incomes
in the City
6. Regional Housing Needs - The City is required to demonstrate to its Housing Element
the availability of adequate sites to fulfill the City's identified share of regional housing
needs by income category
SCAG is currently in the process of developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) model for the 2000 -2005 period Draft RHNA figures published by SCAG in
June 1999 identify an overall construction need for 78 new units in El Segundo This
construction need is further broken down by income category 14 very-low income, 11
low income, 16 moderate income and 37 upper income The City has zoning in place to
accommodate over 400 additional units Over 300 of these are multi - family units at
densities of 18 -27 units per acre, thereby reducing development costs to levels affordable
to low income households for rental housing and moderate income households for
ownership housing
City of El Segundo
Housing Element
3 -1
Summary of Housing Need
049
Table 21
Summary of Existing and Projected Housing Needs
Overpaying Households
Special Needs Groups
Total
2,242
Elderly Households
500
Renter
1,461
Elderly Living Alone
454
Owner
781
Disabled Persons
1,251
Female Headed Households
575
w /Children
325
Military Personnel
130
Homeless
7 -10
Units in Need of Repair
Housing Construction Need: January 1998 -
June 2005
Total
44
Total Construction Need
78
Substandard, Need
Very Low Income
14
Rehabilitation
44
Low Income
I I
Substandard, Need
Moderate Income
16
Replacement
0
Upper Income
37
Note Special needs figures cannot be totaled because categories are not exclusive of one another
Sources U S Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1990 Report, El Segundo Police Department,
City of El Segundo Quarterly Code Compliance Inspection Reports, 1999, SCAG 1999 Regional
Housing Needs Assessment
City of El Segundo
Housing Element
3 -3
Summary of Housing Need
050
4. HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
The provision of adequate and affordable housing is affected by both market conditions and
governmental programs and regulations Housing Element law requires a city to examine
potential and actual governmental and non - governmental constraints to the development of new
housing and the maintenance of existing units for all income levels Market, governmental. and
environmental constraints that contribute to housing development in El Segundo are discussed
below
A. MARKET CONSTRAINTS
Construction Costs
A mayor cost associated with building anew unit is the cost of building materials In the current
Southern California real estate market, the single factor which has the most impact on the cost
of building anew house is the cost of building materials It is estimated that these costs account
for approximately 40 to 50 percent of the sales price of a new home Typical residential
construction costs for a single - family home are approximately $78 per square foot
A reduction in amenities and the quality of building materials (above a minimum acceptability
for health, safety, and adequate performance) could result in lower sales prices In addition, pre-
fabricated factory built housing may provide for lower priced housing by reducing construction
and labor costs. Another factor related to construction costs is the number of units built at one
time As that number increases, overall costs generally decrease as builders are able to take
advantage of the benefits of economies of scale This type of cost reduction is of particular
benefit when density bonuses are used for the provision of affordable housing
2. Land Costs
The price of raw land and any necessary improvements is a key component of the total cost of
housing The diminishing supply of land available for residential construction combined with
a fairly steady demand for such development has served to keep the cost of land fairly high,
particularly in South Bay coastal communities Land holding costs incurred during the
development process also add to the ultimate price of anew home The two factors which most
influence land holding costs are the interest rate on acquisition and development loans, and
government processing times for plans and permits
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051
3. Availability of Financing
Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that
local governments can do to affect these rates Jurisdictions can, however, offer Interest rate
write -downs to extend home purchasing opportunities to a broader economic segment of the
population In addition, government Insured loan programs may be available to reduce mortgage
downpayment requirements
Under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending Institutions are required to disclose
Information on the disposition of loan applications and the Income, gender, and race of loan
applicants As shown in Table 22, In 1997, a total of 343 households applied for conventional
mortgage loans to purchase homes In El Segundo About 70 percent of the applications were
originated (approved by lenders and accepted by applicants) and 11 percent were denied, with
the remaining 19 percent of the applications withdrawn, closed for Incompleteness, or not
accepted by the applicants
The overall denial rates for conventional home purchase loans by Income of applicant shown In
Table 22 are logical, with low income applicants exhibiting the highest denial rate (30 percent),
and moderate and upper Income households a much lower denial rate (10 percent) While the
earlier analysis of housing sales prices Indicates low income households are effectively priced
out of the market in El Segundo, a greater number of moderate income renter households may
be able to move into homeownership in the City's condominiums with limited public assistance
The small number of applications received from low income households (7 percent), indicates
there may also be a need to provide informational and loan counseling services to lower income
groups in the City
Table 22
Disposition of Conventional Loans
Applicant
Income
Home Purchase Loans
Home Improvement Loans
Total % % %
Apprns Originated Dented Other
Total % %
Appl'ns Originated Dented
%
Other
Low Income
(< 80% MFI)
23
43%
30%
26%
3
0%
67%
33%
Moderate Income
(80 -119 % MR)
38
79%
10%
10%
2
50%
50%
0%
Upper Income
>= 120% MR)
269
69%
10%
20%
22
41%
32%
27%
Not Available
13
85%
0%
15%
1
0%
100%
0%
Total
343
70%
11%
19%
28
36%
39%
25%
Source Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 1997 Tabulated with the Centrar software
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Overall, home improvement loans have lower approval rates. In 1997, 28 households in El
Segundo applied for home improvement loans and only 36 percent were approved, indicating
the continued need for City assistance in providing rehabilitation loans. Again, the percentage
of loans denied is highest in the low income category This supports the need for a government -
assisted rehabilitation assistance program for low income households
The top mortgage lenders for El Segundo applicants in 1997 are summarized below in Table 23
The remaining lenders not shown processed ten or fewer applications each
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Primary Mortgage Lenders in El Segundo: 1997
Institution
Number of
Applications
Platinum Capital Group
34
Countrywide Home Loans
31
Bank of America, NT &SA
27
First Nationwide Mortgage
24
Washington Mutual Bank, FA
20
Glendale Federal Bank
14
Source Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 1997
Tabulated with the Centrast software
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B. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
Housing affordability is affected by factors in both the private and public sectors Actions by
the City can have an impact on the price and availability of housing Land use controls, site
improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve
the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development
Land Use Controls
The Land Use Element of the City of El Segundo's General Plan sets forth the City's policies for
guiding local development These policies, together with existing zoning regulations, establish
the amount and distribution of land to be allocated for different uses within the City The City
of El Segundo General Plan and Zoning Ordinance provide for a range of different intensities
of residential land use, including the following
a) Single - Family Residential (R -1) - up to 8 dwelling units per acre
b) Two - Family Residential (R -2) - up to 12 dwelling units per acre
c) Multi- Family Residential (R -3) - up to 18 - 27 dwelling units per acre
d) Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) - up to 10 dwelling units per acre (above ground floor
commercial use)
In addition to the residential categories described above, the Medium Density Residential (MDR)
zone is used as a type of "holding zone" which can be activated within certain areas of the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and used in place of the base zone regulations This zone allows
densities from 18 to 27 units per acre to allow sufficient buffering and open space areas
while sustaining residential and supporting commercial uses in the Specific Plan area,
An additional residential designation, the Planned Residential Zone (PRD), is to be used
specifically for the former Imperial Elementary School Site This zone permits up to 29 single -
family detached units and 36 multi -family units The purpose of this zone is to encourage the
long -range development of residential property under an overall development plan for the site,
Housing supply and cost are greatly affected by the amount of land designated for residential use
and the density at which development is permitted In El Segundo, 15 percent of the City's land
area (533 acres) is designated for residential use Multi - Family neighborhoods are by far the
most common residential use in El Segundo, accounting for over one -half of the residential units
in the City This designation includes apartment complexes, "stacked flat" -style condominiums,
and "townhome" -style condominiums
The City's Land Use Element as amended in 1992 documents a residential "build out" of 7,674
units, or 334 above the City's existing (1998) housing stock of 7,340 units This figure includes
vacant residential land and underdeveloped land The lack of available vacant land, therefore,
is a mayor constraint to the development of housing within the City The majority of the vacant
land available is currently in non - residential zoning categories, therefore, the principal options
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available to expand the housing supply consist of infill /recycling of lower density development
or underutilized land to higher densities, and mixed use along Main Street. The Downtown
Commercial designation permits residential use on the floor above commercial street level use
to a maximum of 10 dwelling units per acre
2. Residential Development Standards
The City's residential development standards, both on and off -site, are not considered overly
restrictive The density, setback, and other standards regulating residential development within
the City are in concert with those being used by other surrounding communities The zoning
ordinance limits all residential building heights to 26 feet and two stories The City does not
offer a height bonus for affordable units, which could potentially inhibit the development of
affordable housing Residential development standards for the City of El Segundo are
summarized in Table 24
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Table 24
Residential Development Standards
Source City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, March 17, 1998
Notes (1) Lot coverage may be increased to 47% if the height of the structure is limited to 18 feet
(2 Provides for 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3 units
(e g 1 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces, 6 -8 units = 4, 9 -11 units = 6, 12 -14 units = 8, etc )
The City's covered parking requirements for each housing type are: one - family dwelling - fully
enclosed garage, two -family dwelling - fully enclosed garage, and multiple -family dwelling -
covered structure enclosed on three sides Multiple -family dwellings include condominiums
3. Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types
Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made
available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development
of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multi - family rental housing,
factory -built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing The
following paragraphs describe the City's provisions for these types of housing
Multi - Family Rental Housing: Multiple -family housing is the predominant dwelling type in
the City, comprising about 53 percent of the total housing units The number of multi -family
units has also been increasing due to recycling of underdeveloped single- family lots There are
still single -family homes located on land that is designated for multi -family use The City's
zoning ordinance provides for multiple -family units in the following three zones Planned
Residential Development (PRD), Multi -Family Residential (R -3); and Medium Density
Residential (MDR)
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Mtn.
Zoning
Lot
Setbacks
Max.
Parking
Max. Lot
Area
Front
Rear
Side
Height
Requirements
Coverage
R -1
5,000 sf
22 ft/
5 11
3 - 5 ft
26 ft /
2 spaces /unit &
40 %'
30 ft
10%
2 Story
I additional
Combined
space for du
>3,000 sf
R -2
7,000 sf
20 ft
5 ft
3 - 5 ft
26 ft /
2 spaces /unit &
50%
l0%
2 Story
l additional
space for du
>3,000 sf
R -3
7,000 sf
15 ft
10 ft
3 - 5 ft
26 ft
2 spaces /unit &
53%
10%
2 visitor
spaces'
Source City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, March 17, 1998
Notes (1) Lot coverage may be increased to 47% if the height of the structure is limited to 18 feet
(2 Provides for 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3 units
(e g 1 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces, 6 -8 units = 4, 9 -11 units = 6, 12 -14 units = 8, etc )
The City's covered parking requirements for each housing type are: one - family dwelling - fully
enclosed garage, two -family dwelling - fully enclosed garage, and multiple -family dwelling -
covered structure enclosed on three sides Multiple -family dwellings include condominiums
3. Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types
Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made
available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development
of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multi - family rental housing,
factory -built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing The
following paragraphs describe the City's provisions for these types of housing
Multi - Family Rental Housing: Multiple -family housing is the predominant dwelling type in
the City, comprising about 53 percent of the total housing units The number of multi -family
units has also been increasing due to recycling of underdeveloped single- family lots There are
still single -family homes located on land that is designated for multi -family use The City's
zoning ordinance provides for multiple -family units in the following three zones Planned
Residential Development (PRD), Multi -Family Residential (R -3); and Medium Density
Residential (MDR)
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Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing: The City provides for mobile or manufactured homes
within its residential zone districts if they meet specific standards Both mobile homes and
manufactured housing units must be certified according to the National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and can not have been altered in violation of
applicable Codes The units must also be installed on a permanent foundation in compliance
with all applicable building regulations and Title 25 of the California Health and Safety Code
Second Units: The City's zoning ordinance provides for second dwelling units on single -family
zoned lots when the side lot line forms a common boundary line with lots zoned for higher
intensity uses, including any of the following
a) R -3, Multiple Family Residential,
b) C -RS, Commercial -Retail Service,
c) C -2, General Commercial,
d) C -3, Special Commercial,
e) C -M, Commercial - Manufacturing,
f) M -1, Light Manufacturing,
g) M -2, Heavy manufacturing,
h) P, Automobile Parking
Second units are also allowed on the front of any single family lot that does not meet the above
zoning conditions, if the existing unit does not exceed 700 square feet and was built on the rear
portion of the lot prior to December 26, 1947 The unit must also have been maintained since
that time without enlargement
Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters: There are currently no transitional housing
facilities or emergency shelters within the City of El Segundo, and the City' zoning ordinance
does not define or specifically allow for, or prohibit these types of facilities A policy has been
included in this Housing Element to establish an allowance in the zoning ordinance to permit
transitional housing facilities in multi- family residential zones and emergency shelters in areas
zoned for commercial use under a Conditional Use Permit process
4. Development and Planning Fees
The City collects various fees from developers to cover the costs of processing permits and
providing necessary services and infrastructure Fees are collected upon filing of an application
for multi- family developments that require a discretionary approval Fees are also collected at
the time of building permit issuance
Table 25 provides a listing of fees the City of El Segundo charges for residential development
In addition, there may be other fees assessed depending upon the circumstances of the
development For example, the builder may need to pay an inspection fee for sidewalks, curbs,
and gutters if their installation is needed, or the builder may need a Variance, Conditional Use
Permit, or Site Plan Review. The fees listed in Table 25 show those which are typically charged
for a standard residential development
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Table 25
Fees Charged For Residential Development
Fee Type
Single -Family > 9 units
Multi- Family > 6 units
Single - Family < 10 units
Multi -Family < 7 units
Ad3usiments
$520
$375
Appeals
$235 or $50'
$170 or $50'
Precise Plan Residential
$1,135
$810
Preliminary Review
$80
$55
Subdivision
$935
$675
Conditional Use Permit
$935
$675
Zone Amendment
$1,320
$935
Environmental
FIR Preparation (plus consultant costs)
$3,650
$3,650
Environmental Review
$37
$37
Smoky Hollow Floating Zone
$1,060
nfa
Smokv Hollow Site Plan
$750
n/a
Source City of EI Segundo Public Works Department. April 1999
A 50 % Appeal fee for a citizen's principal residence applies under certain conditions
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5. Building Codes and Enforcement
In addition to land use controls, local building codes also affect the cost of housing El Segundo
has adopted the Uniform Building Code (UBC) which establishes minimum construction
standards These minimum standards can not be revised to be less stringent without sacrificing
basic safety considerations and amenities No mayor reductions in construction costs are
anticipated through revisions to local building codes Working within the framework of the
existing codes, however, the City will continue to implement planning and development
techniques that lower costs and facilitate new construction where possible Enforcement of all
City codes is handled by the appropriate departments and is typically coordinated by the
Planning and Building Safety Department The Planning Division enforces the Zoning
Ordinance
5. Local Processing and Permit Procedures
The processing time needed to obtain development permits and required approvals is often cited
as a prime contributor to the high cost of housing Additional time may be necessary for
environmental review, depending on the location and nature of a project In response to State
law, California cities have been working to improve the efficiency of permit and review
processes by providing 'one -stop processing,' thereby eliminating duplication of effort The
passage of Assembly Bill 884, which took effect on January 1, 1978, has also helped to reduce
governmental delays by 1) limiting processing time in most cases to a one year, and 2)
eliminating some of the "red tape" by requiring agencies to specify the information needed to
complete an acceptable application The City of El Segundo has fully implemented the
provisions of AB 884, as well as more recent legislation requiring the establishment of one -stop
permit coordination
Based on periodic surveys conducted by the City, local processing times are quite comparable
to those experienced in neighboring communities Currently it takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks
to review and process plans Zone changes and Planned Residential Developments (PRD) are
typically taking 3 to 4 months to review and process for a public hearing, although this may vary
depending upon the type of environmental review required The Planning Commission remains
the only entity in the review process, unless the Planning Commission decision is appealed In
this case, approval by the City Council is required In addition, City Council approval is
required for a zone change and General Plan Amendment
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C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
As a City with a large industrial base, numerous environmental related factors are present which
pose constraints to residential development within El Segundo Historically, less than 25 percent
of the land within the City has been used for residential development The remaining land has
been used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial purposes, including oil refineries,
aircraft and space vehicle manufacturing, chemical production, corporate research and
supporting office, commercial, and hotels The development invested in these properties is
substantial, making conversion to residential uses economically infeasible When sufficient
amounts of these properties have become available for recycling, the City has permitted
residential uses in a mixed -use environment west of Sepulveda Boulevard, provided that
infrastructure issues could be successfully addressed, and residential uses could be buffered from
non - residential uses
In comparison to other areas in Los Angeles County, the City of El Segundo is heavily affected
by traffic, air quality, odor and safety issues related to flight operations at Los Angeles
International Airport Those residential areas located near the northern boundaries of the City
are particularly subject to these impacts The Circulation, Air Quality, and Noise Elements of
the City's General Plan all contain policies that seek to minimize the negative effects upon these
residential areas, and help ensure the protection of area residents
Many of the industries operating in El Segundo use hazardous materials in their operations and
have sites which are contaminated by toxins Since heavy industry is the largest single land use
in the City, hazardous materials use and management is a serious consideration Heavy
manufacturing comprises about 30 percent of the City's area, which is made up almost entirely
of the Chevron Refinery The uses associated with the Refinery, Hyperion Treatment plant, and
two power plants preclude the development of additional housing in close proximity to these
facilities Although industries in El Segundo generate a diverse mix of hazardous waste, all
heavy industrial uses must conform to the policies of the City's Hazardous Materials Element
The location of major waste generators and industrial land uses are shown in Figure 7
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M•(f
OCity
Boundary O
Los Angeles
O
Medium Degree of Risk
•
International
,r
0
Industrial Land Use
\
to scale
lurport
SOURCE
City of El Segundo General Plan, 1988
Inn enal Hwv
Interstate 105 11
II
O
I
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I
O I
Man a Ave O
I
mil
ai l
I
Grand Ave -I °'i.
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I
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(Segundo BI d V
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m
S
•
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ith Of
-_
U)
- a -
Ha
Rosecrans Ave
- O
Pacific
Ocean
I
Clry of
a hattan Beach
Redondo
Beach
OCity
Boundary O
Low Degree of Risk
O
Medium Degree of Risk
•
High Degree of Risk
,r
0
Industrial Land Use
north not
to scale
SOURCE
City of El Segundo General Plan, 1988
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Figure 7
Hazardous Waste Generators
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5. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
This section of the Housing Element evaluates the potential additional residential development
which could occur in El Segundo, and discusses opportunities for energy conservation in
residential development
A. AVAILABILITY OF SITES FOR HOUSING
An important component of the El Segundo Housing Element is the identification of saes for
future housing development, and evaluation of the adequacy of these sites in fulfilling the City's
share of regional housing needs.
Since completion of the residential sites inventory conducted as part of the City's 1992 Housing
Element, the City has purchased a land use database form the County Assessor's Office which
includes information on parcel size and existing land use, including number of residential units,
for every parcel in the City This database can now be evaluated using the City's GIS
(Geographic Information System) and crosstabulated with residential zoning to assess growth
potential on every vacant and underutilized residential parcel in the City Table 26 presents the
results of this residential sites analysis As illustrated in this table, only 4 1 acres (17 parcels)
of vacant residential land remain in El Segundo, and can accommodate a total of 44 new units
Underutilized residential properties represent the are of greatest growth potential in the city, and
R -3 properties in particular The following methodology was used to quantify potential new
units on underutilized multi - family properties Using the City's GIS, the analysis assigned a
divisor to R -2 and R -3 zones based on allowable density, calculated the allowable units based
on parcel size, and then calculated the number of potential net new units based upon the
difference between existing and allowable density, calculated the allowable units based on parcel
size, and then calculated the number of potential net new units based upon the difference
between existing and allowable units In order to give a more realistic assessment of those
parcels where land economics are most likely to support recycling, only those parcels where at
least a doubling of the existing unit count could be achieved under zoning were included in the
residential sites inventory in Table 26 As illustrated in this table, a total of six acres of R -2
zoned property (32 parcels) and 8 2 acres of R -3 zoned property (53 parcels) are developed at
densities well below those permitted under zoning Buildout of these properties to their
maximum densities could result in 31 additional units in R -2 areas at densities up to 12 units per
acre, and 143 additional units in R -3 areas at densities up to 18 -27 units per acre, depending on
parcel size
In addition to development on underutilized residential parcels, the City has designated two
significant non - residential parcels /areas for future housing use These properties are accounted
for under Recyclable Acres in Table 26, and are described below
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The El Segundo General Plan designates the 5 7 acre former Imperial School site as Planned
Residential Development, the only location of this land use district in the City This mixed
density residential designation is intended to encourage design flexibility and provide transitional
densities and uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood The General Plan
permits a maximum of 29 single -family detached and 36 multi - family dwelling units on this site.
The City has adopted a Specific Plan for the area known as Smoky Hollow located north of the
Chevron Refinery which permits primarily light industrial uses The Plan designates a total of
14 acres currently developed with light industrial use for transition to medium density residential
(18 du/acre) Since adoption of the Specific Plan, one residential project known as Grant Tropez
has been developed providing 88 units Conversely, International Rectifier has built a major
plant facility on 3 2 acres, eliminating this acreage for potential residential use The remaining
6 8 acres. which could be developed at 18 units /acre, could provide for an additional 122 units
in Smoky Hollow Existing infrastructure which serves the existing light industrial uses within
the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan would be adequate to serve the future residential uses
As indicated previously in Table 21, El Segundo's draft regional housing growth needs for the
1998 -2005 planning period have been determined by SCAG to be 78 housing units, including
14 units for very low income households, 11 units for low income households, 16 units for
moderate income households, and 37 units for upper income households The City's residential
site analysis indicates potential for 419 net new units in the City based on existing zoning and
General Plan designations Well over half of these units are provided at densities of 18 units per
acre and above, thereby reducing per unit development costs to levels affordable to low income
households for rental housing and moderate income households for ownership housing
Table 26
City of El Segundo
Residential Development Potential
Land Use Designation
Vacant
Acres
Underutilized
Acres
Recyclable
Acres
Net Potential
New Units
R -I - Low Density (8 du/ac)
13
10
R -2 - Medium Density (12 du/ac)
02
60
33
R -3 - High Density' (18 du/ac, 27 du/ac)
26
82
189
Planned Residential
57
65
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
68
122
Total
4 1
142
125
419 units
Source City of El Segundo 1999 GIS Database Tabulated by Cotton/Beland/Associates
' Parcels under 15,000 sq ft are permitted at densities up to 27 du /acre Parcels over 15,000 sq ft are limited to
18 du/acre
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B. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
As residential energy costs rise, increasing utility costs reduce the affordability of housing The
City has many opportunities to directly affect energy use within its jurisdiction Title 24 of the
California Administrative Code sets forth mandatory energy standards for new development, and
requires adoption of an "energy budget' The following are among the alternative ways to meet
these energy standards
Alternative 1: The passive solar approach which requires proper solar orientation,
appropriate levels of thermal mass, south facing windows, and moderate insulation levels
Alternative 2: Generally requires higher levels of insulation than Alternative 1, but has no
thermal mass or window orientation requirements
Alternative 3: Also is without passive solar design but requires active solar water heating
in exchange for less stringent insulation and /or glazing requirements
In turn, the home building industry must comply with these standards while localities are
responsible for enforcing the energy conservation regulations Some additional opportunities
for energy conservation include various passive design techniques Among the range of
techniques that could be used for purposes of reducing energy consumption are the following
• Locating the structure on the northern portion of the sunniest portion of the site,
• Designing the structure to admit the maximum amount of sunlight into the building
and to reduce exposure to extreme weather conditions,
• Locating indoor areas of maximum usage along the south face of the building and
placing corridors, closets, laundry rooms, power core, and garages along the north
face,
• Making the main entrance a small enclosed space that creates an air lock between the
building and its exterior, orienting the entrance away from prevailing winds, or using
a windbreak to reduce the wind velocity against the entrance
In addition to energy - conserving design, local utilities offer the following energy conservation
assistance programs to El Segundo residents
Southern California Edison Customer Assistance Program
Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a variety of energy conservation services under
Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) These services are designed to help low- income
households, senior citizens, permanently disabled, and non - English speaking customers control
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their energy use All CAP participants must meet the federally - established income guidelines.
Most services are available free of charge
Southern California Gas Company Involvement Program
the Southern California Gas Company offers an energy conservation service known as the
Community Involvement Program (CIP) This service provides weathenzathon for the homes
or apartments of low - income families, provided they meet the federally - established income
guidelines These services are provided to the low- income families free of charge while later
being reimbursed by the Gas Company
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6. HOUSING PLAN
Sections 2 through 5 of the Housing Element establish the housing needs, opportunities and
constraints in the City of El Segundo The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth
the City's goals, policies, and programs to address El Segundo's identified housing needs
A. GOALS AND POLICIES
To be developed along with entire Housing Element
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6. HOUSING PLAN
Sections 2 through 5 of the Housing Element establish the housing needs, opportunities and
constraints in the City of El Segundo. The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth
the City's goals, policies, and programs to address El Segundo's identified housing needs.
A. GOALS AND POLICIES
This section of the Housing Element contains the goals and policies the City of El Segundo
intends to implement to address a number of important housing - related issues. With a very
limited supply of land and limited public funding sources, El Segundo's housing objectives
are primarily to protect and preserve its dusting housing stock. In addition to the small
amount of new construction anticipated on presently underdeveloped residential land, the
City will also provide an opportunity for private development of new units within the Smolt'
Hollow Mixed -Use district, on the Imperial School site, and potentially along Minn Street
in the downtown..
The following five mayor issue areas are addressed by the goals and policies of this Element.
Each issue area and the supporting goals and policies are identified and discussed in the
following section.
• Conserving and improving the condition of the existing stock of affordable
housing,
• Assisting in the development of affordable housing,
• Providing adequate sites to achieve a diversity of housing;
• Removing governmental constraints, as necessary; and
• Promoting equal housing opportunity.
Conserving Existing Affordable Housing Stock
According to the 1990 Census, about 68 percent of El Segundo's housing units are more than
30 years old, the age at which a housing unit will typically begin to require major repairs.
This represents a significant proportion of the City's housing stock, and indicates that
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programs which assist with preventive maintenance may be necessary to avoid housing
deterioration.
GOAL 1: Preserve and protect the existing housing stock by encouraging the
rehabilitation of deteriorating dwelling units and the conservation of the currently
sound housing stock.
Policy Li: Promote the use of rehabilitation assistance programs to encourage property
owners to rehabilitate owner - occupied and rental housing where feasible.
Policy 1.2: Encourage investment of public and private resources to foster neighborhood
improvement.
Policy 1.3. Encourage the maintenance of sound owner - occupied and renter - occupied
housing
Policy 1.4: Promote sound attenuation improvements to the existing housing stock
,11.
Assisting in 'the Development of Affordable Housing
There is a range of household types in EI Segundo that need housing to fit their particular
circumstances: For example, about 35 percent of the population is between the ages of 25
and 44. This may indicate a need for affordable homeownership opportunities. The City
seeks to expand the range of housing opportunities, including those for low - and moderate
income first -time homebuyers, senior citizens on fixed incomes, very low -, low -, and
moderate - income residents, the disabled, nuhtary personnel, and the homeless.
GOAL 2: Provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in the City to meet
the needs of groups with special requirements, including the needs of lower and
moderate income households.
Policy 21: Provide regulations to facilitate additional senior housing and develop
programs to serve related special needs
Policy 22: Facilitate the creation of affordable home ownership opportunidesfor low and
moderate income households
Policy 23: Provide an allowance in the City's Zoning Ordinance to permit transitional
housing facilities in multi family residential zones and emergency shelters in commercial
zones.
Providing Adequate Sites
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As described in the Constraints section of the Housing Element, historically, less than 25
percent of the land within the City has been used for residential development The remaining
land has been used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial purposes and is not
available for residential use. A total of 335 acres are designated residentiallcommercial
mixed use in El Segundo. Limited land resources thus restrict the amount of residential
development that could occur in the City
COAL 3: Provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations
and a variety of densities in accordance with the land use designations and policies in
the Land Use Element.
Policy 3.1. Provide for the construction of 78 new housing units during the 2000 -2005
planning period In order to meet the goals of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA).
Policy 3.2. Encourage property designated for multi family use which currently contains
single-family development to be recycledfor multi family residential development.
Policy 3.3: Permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop
with a diversity of types, price and tenure.
Policy 3.4. Encourage new housing to be developed within the Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use
district, and on the Imperial School site.
Policy 3.S: Continue to permit a second dwelling on selected single-family lots when such
lots abut higher intensity land use designations.
Removing Governmental Constraints
In addition to the private sector, actions by City and other governmental regulations can have
an impact on the price and availability of housing. Land use controls, site improvement
requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall
quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development.
GOAL 4: Remove governmental constraints on housing development.
Policy 41: Continue to allow second units, condominium conversions, and .second floor
residential use in commercial zones as specified in the City's zoning ordinance.
Policy 42: Continue to allow factory produced housing according to the City's zoning
ordinance.
Policy 4.3: Facilitate timely development processing for residential construction projects
and expedite project review process.
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Policy 4.4. Facilitate provision of infrastructure to accommodate residential development.
Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities
In order to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all segments of the community,
the City must ensure equal and fair housing opportunities are available to all residents.
GOAL 5: Provide housing opportunities including ownership and rental, fair - market
and assisted, in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory
practices.
Policy 5.1: Disseminate and provide information on fan housing laws and practices to the
community.
Policy 5�2: Promote governmental efforts to provide equal opportunity housingfor existing
and projected demands in El Segundo.
Policy 5.3: Monitor the lending practices of local lending institutionsfor compliance under
the Community Reinvestment Act to evaluate lending activities and goals toward meeting the
community 's credit needs.
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B. EVALUATION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER ADOPTED HOUSING
ELEMENT
State Housing Element law requires communities to assess the achievements under adopted
housing programs as part of the five year update to their housing elements These results
should be quantified where possible (e g the number of units that were rehabilitated), but
may be qualitative where necessary (e g mitigation of governmental constraints) These
results then need to be compared with what was projected or planned in the earlier element
Where significant shortfalls exist between what was planned and what was achieved, the
reasons for such differences must be discussed
The El Segundo 1992 Housing Element contains a series of housing programs with related
quantified objectives for the following topic areas Fair Housing Opportunities, Groups with
Special Needs, Preservation of Existing Housing Stock, New Housing Opportunities, and
Resource Conservation The following section reviews the progress in implementation of
these programs, and the continued appropriateness of identified programs The results of
this analysis will provide the basis for developing the comprehensive housing program
strategy presented in the final section of this Housing Element
GOAL HI: OPEN AND FAIR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
All El Segundo housing opportunities (ownership and rental, fair - market and assisted)
will be offered in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory
practices.
Objective HI -1 (Fair Housing): Disseminate and provide information on fair housing laws
and practices to the community
Program HI -IA. The City will make information on "Fair Housing Law and
Practices" available to all tenants, property owners, and other persons involved in the
sale and rental of housing throughout El Segundo on an ongoing basis
Progress to Date: The City continues to make information available on an ongoing
basis
Program Hl -1B. The City will implement a program of referrals to the appropriate
agencies for complaints on fair housing issues These complaints will be monitored
by the referral agency (Planning Division) as to the status of the complaint and will
direct any action, if required, to the appropriate local, state, or federal agencies for
further actions
Progress to Date: The City has made information available as requests are received
through a referral program that utilizes the services provided by the Long Beach Fair
Housing Foundation This program is funded through the City's General Fund
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Program HI -1C (Low Income Referrals): The City will assure that information on
the availability of assisted, or below - market housing is made available to all lower
income and special needs groups
Progress to Date: The City continues to refer requests for information on availability
to the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission or the Los Angeles
Housing Authority The City refers low- income seniors to the Park Vista senior
housing development located in El Segundo
GOAL 112: GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in the City to meet the needs
of groups with special requirements, including the needs of current military lower and
moderate income households.
Objective 112 -1 (Military): Provide funding through a Joint Powers Authority to subsidize
market rents for military personnel employed at the Air Force Base in El Segundo
Program 112 -11A. The City shall provide a maximum of $50,000 per year for a
minimum of two (2) years to a Joint Powers Authority to subsidize military personnel
rents until new military housing can be provided.
Progress to Date: This program is no longer active, and is not considered necessary
given the expansion of military housing at Fort MacArthur Approximately 1,500
employees work at the U S Air Force base in the City of El Segundo Currently, there
are 574 units provided at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro for all ranks of air force
military personnel and their families These units include two, three and four bedroom
units Another 71 units are currently under construction at Fort MacArthur In
addition, there are 52 single occupancy units available in three dormitories There are
also leased units available for enlisted personnel located throughout Los Angeles
County All military personnel are required to check with the Housing Referral office
at Fort MacArthur before searching for off -base housing
Objective 112 -2 (Senior/Elderly): Provide regulations to facilitate additional senior
housing
Program 112 -2A. Establish Senior Citizens' housing regulations that conform to the
provisions of Government Code Section 65913 4 and 65915 (density bonus)
Establish standards for location, parking, safety, recreation facilities, medical care, and
other aspects of senior - orientated housing Consider requiring all senior citizen
projects to be approved under Conditional Use Permit Establish appropriate
monitoring and reporting procedures to assure compliance with approved project
conditions
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Progress to Date: The City's Zoning Ordinance has been revised to provide for senor
housing in the Multi -family Residential (R -3) zone through a CUP process, and
provides for use of a density bonus pursuant to State law However, the City has not
established specific development standards tailored to senior housing To date there
have been no applications for senior housing projects, therefore the City has not had
the need to establish the applicable monitoring and reporting procedures The 97 -unit
Park Vista senior housing development was built prior to the 1992 Housing Element
Objective H2 -3 (Community Reinvestment Act): Monitor the lending practices of local
lending institutions for compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act to evaluate
lending activities and goals toward meeting the community's credit needs
Program H- 2 -3.1A. The City will monitor and evaluate local lending institutions'
compliance with the CRA Lending institutions which are deficient in meeting CRA
lending responsibilities in areas such as multi -family construction and lending for
affordable housing will be identified The City will explore means to encourage
greater lending activities in El Segundo
Progress to Date: The City itself has not monitored and evaluated compliance with the
Community Reinvestment Act However, under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
(HMDA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on the disposition
of loan applications and the income, gender, and race of loan applicants
Objective H24 (Housing Element /Annual Report): Ensure that the Housing Element
retains its viability and usefulness through annual amendments, review, and monitoring
Program H24A. To retain the Housing Element as a viable policy document, the
Planning Division will undertake an annual review of the Housing Element and
schedule an amendment, if required Staff will also develop a monitoring program and
report to the City Council annually on the progress and effectiveness of the housing
programs This monitoring program will be in conjunction with new State of
California requirements regarding annual reports
Progress to Date: The City is currently updating its Housing Element for the 2000-
2005 cycle State law requires that the City report annually to the City Council on the
progress of its housing programs, and forward this report to the Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD)
GOAL H3: PRESERVATION OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK
Preserve and protect the existing housing stock with special attention to housing located
in the City's older neighborhoods.
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Objective 113 -1 (Neighborhood Improvement): Assist in the creation of a Neighborhood
Improvement Program to provide local resident input and participation into neighborhood
preservation and improvement programs
Program 1134A. Assist residents, especially in older neighborhoods, in the creation
of a Neighborhood Improvement Program under which the City staff would 1)
promote organizations directed at fostering neighborhood pride and improvement, and
2) provide information on funding resources Activities might include housing
rehabilitation and repair, infrastructure maintenance and repair, weed abatement,
abatement of code violations, neighborhood pride and awareness activities, charitable
activities, and information outreach, among others
Progress to Date: Although El Segundo has not established a formal Neighborhood
Improvement Program, CDBG funds are utilized to support the City's Minor Home
Repair program In addition, inspectors from the City's Building Safety Department
conduct a quarterly windshield survey to identify structures that are in disrepair or
have other code violations The Minor Home Repair and Code Compliance Inspection
programs help identify structures in need of maintenance and repair as well as
homeowners who may be eligible for assistance Department staff for the Code
Compliance program provide referrals to the Minor Home Repair program
Objective 113 -2 (Noise Mitigation): To improve the quality of living within the City of El
Segundo by promoting sound attenuation improvements to the existing housing stock
Program 113 -2A. The City shall purchase and renovate an existing home, utilizing
all modern sound attenuation devices This home will serve as a model to citizens to
illustrate the appearance and effectiveness of the sound attenuation devices This
program is primarily funded by the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Part 150
Grant, Los Angeles Board of Airports
Progress to Date: The City purchased and renovated a home which has served as a
model for the sound attenuation process
Program 113 -211. The City shall request funding from the FAA to renovate 707
existing homes with modern sound attenuation devices to reduce interior dBA ranges
to acceptable levels
Progress to Date: Through grants provided by the FAA's Residential Sound
Insulation program, the City has renovated 122 homes to date with sound attenuation
devices The FAA supports 80 percent of the cost to insulate the residence, with the
remaining 20 percent provided by the homeowner For income - eligible homeowners,
CDBG funds can be provided through the Minor Home Repair to pay the owner's 20
percent share of the cost
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Objective 143 -3 (Condominium Conversion): Develop and implement a program to
enforce the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and create a program to monitor
conversions to condominium of those rental apartments which house primarily low and
moderate income households and limit those conversions that reduce the supply of affordable
housing for those income ranges
Program H3 -3.1A. Develop a program to limit condominium conversion when such
conversions would reduce the number of low or moderate housing units available
throughout the City
Progress to Date. The City has received only two requests for conversion of apartment
buildings to condominiums since adoption of the 1992 Housing Element These
projects were reviewed on a case by case basis, and were both approved for
conversion based on a determination they did not reduce the availability of low or
moderate housing units
Objective H34 (Rental Stock Monitoring): Maintain a database of information on
vacancy rates, rental rates, and physical condition of the City's existing rental housing stock,
and utilize this database to evaluate programs affecting rental stock
Program H34A. The City shall develop and implement a program in which it will
penodically collect information on the factors affecting supply and demand of existing
rental stock within the City This information will be used in analysis of rental
housing to be contained in the annual Housing Element Report
Progress to Date: The City maintains a current inventory of the physical conditions
of existing rental stock through its Code Compliance Inspection program As
confirmed through the Needs Assessment of this Housing Element, the rental rates in
El Segundo are reasonable compared to other nearby coastal communities, and the City
has a stable rental market Therefore, it is not necessary to include a program for
analysis of the rental market in the current Housing Element
Objective H3 -5 (Rehabilitation): Identify and rehabilitate substandard and deteriorating
housing
Program H3 -5A. The Building Safety Division will develop and implement a
program to monitor and report to the Planning Division information on housing stock
that is substandard and /or deteriorating Identified structures will be reported to the
Planning Division for assistance under the City's rehabilitation and assistance
programs
Progress to Date: As described previously, the City has a quarterly Code Compliance
Inspection Program which identifies structures that may be in violation of code due to
lack of property maintenance, including poor landscape maintenance, buildings in
disrepair, peeling paint and abandoned buildings These cases are referred to the
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Compliance program and the Minor Home Repair program (as appropriate), under
which the property owner may be eligible for an interest deferred loan payable when
property changes ownership This program is supported by CDBG funds
Objective 113 -6 (Rehabilitation Incentives): Provide incentives for the rehabilitation and
preservation of deteriorating rental units which house lower income residents
Program 113 -6A. The City will develop and implement a program to provide
processing incentives for the owners of lower income rental stock in need of
rehabilitation and preservation. These incentives will include, but not be limited to.
the waiving or reduction of planning and building fees and priority processing
Progress to Date The City provides low interest 20 -year deferred loans up to a
maximum of $10,000 for low income property owners in order to make repairs One
staff person is dedicated to processing these requests and applications for the Minor
Home Repair Program
Objective 113 -7 (Rehabilitation - Homeowners): Provide rehabilitation assistance, loan
subsidies, and loan rebates for lower income households, persons of special needs, and senior
homeowners, to preserve and rehabilitate deteriorating homes
Program 113 -71A. The City will develop and implement a homeowner rehabilitation
program targeted to lower income, special needs (handicapped, low income large -
family, etc ), and senior households that will consist of financial and processing
incentives, such as low interest and deferred repayment loans, loan rebates, and
priority processing
Progress to Date The City provides deferred loans which generally range from $5,000
to $10,000 for low income property owners in order to make repairs In addition,
grants of up $1,500 are available to make handicapped related improvements
GOAL 114: NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
To provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations and a
variety of densities.
Objective H4 -1: Permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to
develop with a diversity of types, price, and tenure
Program 114 -1.1: New housing development in existing and potential residential
zones will be achieved through private sector efforts New development will be
achieved through the auspices of State Planning Law and the City's General Plan and
Municipal Code Although there is no special program for this overall objective, it is
recognized that achievement of this objective will be heavily influenced by private
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sector marketing strategies, local, state, and national economic trends, availability of
regional infrastructure and services, and other factors beyond the control of the City
of El Segundo
Progress to Date: The City's Regional Housing Growth needs (RHNA) from the prior
planning period were for 1,112 units, including 156 very-low income, 171 low income,
224 moderate income, and 561 upper income units Like other cities in Southern
California, El Segundo was hit hard by the recession in the early 1990's and has only
recently recovered During the 1989 -1999 period, a total of 149 units have been
developed or are under construction in El Segundo These include 71 single family
homes, 56 condominium units and 22 apartment units Over half of this development
occurred in 1989, with the last condominium or apartment unit developed in 1990
However, two condominium developments (a 10 and a 3 -unit project) have been
recently approved for construction, reflecting the upswing in the economy
Objective 114 -2: To allow new opportunities to be developed within the Smoky Hollow
Mixed -Use designation as indicated by the 1992 Land Use Element
Progress to Date: A 28 -unit project was approved in 1993 for construction in the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan While this project was never constructed, the
application is still currently active A second 28 -unit project (Holly Park Townhomes)
was also approved in 1993 but the application has expired and the developer is
currently considering renewal
Objective 114 -3: Continue to permit a second dwelling on selected single - family lots when
such lots abut higher intensity land use designations
Progress to Date: The City has adopted provisions within its Zoning Ordinance to
accommodate second units where single family lots abut higher intensity uses such as
multi- family, and commercial uses The ordinance provides for a second dwelling unit
on a single - family zoned lot that has a side lot line that immediately abuts a lot zoned
for the following-
1 R -3, Multi- Family Residential,
2 C -RS, Downtown Commercial,
3 C -2, Neighborhood Commercial,
4 C -3, General Commercial,
5 C -M, Commercial- Office,
6 M -U, Urban Mixed Use,
GOAL 115: RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Create new and redeveloped housing which conserves natural resources, in particular,
energy, and water.
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Objective H5 -1 (Energy Conservation): Promote energy conservation in new housing
development
Program H5 -1A. The City will continue to implement energy conservation measures
in new housing development through State Building Code, Title 24 Regulations, and
solar orientation of mayor subdivisions through Title 19 and 20 of the Municipal Code
Progress to Date: The City complies with all regulations as set forth by State law, and
all new development will be in accordance with these energy conservation measures
Objective H5 -2 (Water Conservation): Promote resource conservation including water
conservation in new housing development
Program H5 -2A New housing construction developed under a water emergency may
be required to develop strict conservation guidelines, including, but not limited to,
mandatory installation of low -flush and low -flow bathroom and kitchen fixtures,
drought - tolerant landscaping or modification of landscaping requirements until the
water emergency is lifted, and requiring the use of reclaimed water in all construction
grading projects Any such actions shall be in accord with policies adopted by the City
in response to declared emergencies
Progress to Date: The City has not been subject to a water emergency since the last
housing element was prepared In the event that a water emergency is declared, the
City would follow the water conservation guidelines specified, This would include
adhering to the City's water conserving landscape ordinance and guidelines
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To be developed along with entire Housing Element
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C. HOUSING PROGRAMS
The goals and policies contained in the Housing Element address El Segundo's identified
housing needs and are implemented through a series of housing programs. Housing
programs define the specific actions the City will take to achieve specific goals and policies.
The City of El Segundo's overall housing program strategy for addressing its housing needs
has been defined according to the following issue areas.
Conserving and improving the condition of the existing stock of affordable
housing;
• Assisting in the development of affordable housing;
• Providing adequate sites to achieve a diversity of housing;
• Removing governmental constraints, as necessary; and
• Promoting equal housing opportunity
El Segundo's housing plan for addressing unmet needs, removing constraints, and achieving
quantitative objectives is described in this section according to the above five areas. The
housing programs introduced on the following pages include programs that are currently in
operation and new programs which have been added to address the City's unmet housing
needs
Conserving and Improving Existing Affordable Housing
Preserving the existing housing stock in El Segundo is a top priority for the City and
maintaining the City's older neighborhoods is vital to couserving the overall quality of
housing in the community. Approximately 68 percent of El Segundo's housing stock is more
than 30 -years old, indicating that there is a strong future need for rehabilitation. .
I. Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs
The goal of these programs are to offer residents an opportunity to live in a safe and sanitary
environment, by offering rehabilitation assistance to lower income single family households.
These programs include a grant program for minor home repairs, and low interest loans for
single- and multi- family rehabilitation.
In. Minor Home Repair Program
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This program represents the major effort by El Segundo to maintain and improve the City's
housing stock. The Program is supported by CDBG funds that provide for minor
maintenance and repairs on income - qualified owner - occupied units. The City provides low
interest 20 -year deferred loans up to a maximum of $10,000 for low income property owners.
In addition, gnuits of up $1,500 are available to make handicapped related improvements.
CDBG funds from this program are also used to pay the owner's 20 percent share of a
residential sound insulation loan described below.
lb. Residential Sound Insulation Program (FAA)
The FAA (Federal Aeronautics Administration) provides rehabilitation grants for up to 80
percent of the cost required insulate single-family homes. The purpose of this program is to
renovate the home with modern sound attenuation devices to reduce interior dBA ranges to
acceptable levels. The remaining 20 percent of the cost must be provided by the homeowner,
but may be provided through the City's CDBG funds for income- eligible homeowners.
Approximately 700 homes in El Segundo have been identified for insulation under this
program, with over 120 homes completed to date.
le. Countywide HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program (new program)
As a participating city in the Urban County program, El Segundo is eligible to participate in
the County's , Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. This program provides financial
assistance to rental property owners for the rehabilitation of multi-family units that are made
available to tenants at or below 80 percent MFI. It allows the rental owners to rehabilitate
affordable rental housing for low-income families by providing financial support through the
utilization of public/private funding sources to maintain existing rental properties.
2. Code Compliance Inspection Program
The Building Safety Division of El Segundo conducts quarterly code compliance inspections
to monitor housing conditions throughout the City. This allows for early detection and
prevention of deterioration in neighborhoods and helps to eliminate deteriorated property
conditions in residential areas. Residents cited for code violations are informed of
rehabilitation assistance available through the City and County.
3. Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (new program)
While El Segundo's housing stock is generally in good condition, certain older
neighborhoods could benefit from a comprehensive neighborhood improvement strategy
which consists 'of both neighborhood clean -up efforts and infrastructure improvements.
Neighborhood clean -up efforts could include code enforcement, weed abatement, and the
City's Minor Home Repair Program Infrastructure improvements may include street and
sidewalk resurfacing, drainage improvements, street lighting, street tree planting and other
public landscaping.
To supplement and reinforce the beautification efforts of the Neighborhood Improvement
Program, the First -Time Homebuyer Assistance programs (described below under Assisting
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in the Production of Affordable Housing) could be specifically targeted within the designated
target area to further help stabilize the neighborhood.
Assist in Production of Affordable Housing
The Housing Element proposes several first -time homebuyer programs aimed at moving
renters into homeownership and promoting neighborhood stability. In addition, new
construction is a mayor source of housing for prospective homeowners and renters. However,
the cost of new construction is substantially greater than other program categories. Incentive
programs, such as density bonus, offer a cost effective means of supporting affordable
housing development. The City can take advantage of several programs offered through the
County that provide funding support for the development of affordable housing.
4. Section 8 Rental Assistance (new program)
The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program extends rental subsidies to very low income
households who spend more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing Rental
assistance not only addresses housing affordability, but also overcrowding by allowing
families that may be "doubling up" to afford their own housing. The Los Angeles Housing
Authority administers the Section 8 CertificateNoucher program on behalf of the City
5. First -Time Homebuyer Programs (new programs)
While single- family housing comprises the dominant housing type in El Segundo, the City
has become a predominant renter community Homeownership prices are well above levels
affordable to low and most moderate income households. The goal of these programs is to
increase homeownership in the community by providing mortgage and downpayment
assistance to the City's low and moderate income renters.
5a. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Program
The County offers a first -time homebuyer program for low income households (at or below
80% MFI), including qualified El Segundo residents The program provides loans secured
by a second deed of trust which homebuyers may use to pay their downpayment and closing
costs Where appropriate, this program can be used in conjunction with new construction
of ownership housing, as well as the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
5b. Lease -to -Own Program
This program promotes affordable home ownership opportunities for low and moderate
income households earning up to 140 percent of the MFI. This program is currently utilized
in more than 20 cities in the state and is financed through tax - emempt bond issues and
prvvate long -term mortgage financing To initiate this program, a point powers authority
from participating governments needs to be created to issue tax- exempt bonds to buy homes
for lease- purchase. The bonds are fully insured by the private sector. Eligible housing stock
may be new or existing single- family homes or condominiums, and must be owner- occupied
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Under this lease - purchase program, the lease- purchasers must contribute the first month's
rent plus an initial fee equal to 1% of a home's purchase price. The joint powers authority
will put 3% down on each home The lease - purchasers will then make monthly payments
roughly equivalent to mortgage payments After three years of leasing the property, the
lease - purchasers will then make monthly payments roughly equivalent to mortgage
payments After three years of leasing the property, the lease - purchasers can purchase the
homes by assuming the mortgages. The joint powers authority will also pay closing costs
which will be discounted by the lenders and escrow companies participating in the program
The following cities participate in the JPA-
Artesia Huntington Park
Bell Gardens Maywood
Compton Pasadena
Cudahy Rancho Cucamonga
Hawaiian Gardens Upland
A second JPA is currently being formed in San Diego County The City of El Segundo
could consider participating in a JPA for the lease - puchase program to promote
homeownership in the community.
5c. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
As a means of further leveraging homeownership assistance, the City participates with the
County in implementation of a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program An MCC is a
certificate awarded by the CDC authorizing the holder to take a federal income tax credit.
A qualified applicant who is awarded an MCC may take an annual credit against federal
income taxes of up to twenty percent of the annual interest paid on the applicant's mortgage
This allows more available income to qualify for a mortgage loan and to make the monthly
mortgage payments The value of the MCC must be taken into consideration by the
mortgage lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the borrower's federal
income tax withholding.
6. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Development Program (hew program)
This program provides funding in the form of direct subsidies to develop single family
homeownership units that are affordable to lower- income (at or below 80% MFI)
households. The subsidies are then converted to liens on the individual homeownership
units The program is available in all unincorporated areas and in participating cities of the
Urban County The County requires that marketing plans addressing outreach and
educational efforts targeting households earning at or less than 80 percent of the median
income be incorporated into the agreement establishing the terms for the development.
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County fimding for the Affordable Homeownership Development Program include HOME
funds for both short term and long term "gap" financing, for both construction loans and
permanent loans. HOME funds are also used in support of housing developments undertaken
or proposed by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), and by other
non -profit housing developers. CDBG funds are used for site acquisition, site improvements,
infrastructure and neighborhood improvements in concert with County - sponsored housing
developments.
7. Countywide Affordable Rental Housing Development Program (new program)
This program provides financial and technical assistance to acquire sites and develop
affordable rental housing in unincorporated areas and in cities participating in the Urban
County Program on a countywide basis using HOME and CDBG funds.
Financial assistance is provided in the form of "gap" fmacing, for both short term and long
term financing. Housing development projects are required to have a minimum of 20 percent
of units set aside for low- income households earning below 50 percent of the median family
income; however, the Cooumty s policy is to provide the maximum number of affordable
units suited to the development and the area. The County's housing development policy
requires that conventional construction and/or permanent financing be incorporated into a
project whenever possible. In addition, applications for Federal Low - Income Housing Tax
Credits must be applied for wherever possible.
& Tax Exempt Multi-jamMy (Renters) Revenue Bond Program (new program)
This program provides below - market interest rate loans for construction and permanent
financing to for -profit and nonprofit developers of multi- family housing in which at least 20
percent of the total units are set aside for rental by households at or below 50 percent MFI.
Providing Adequate Sites
A key element in satisfying the housing needs of all segments of the community is the
provision of adequate sites for all types, sizes and prices of housing. Both the general plan
and zoning ordinance dictate where housing may be located, thereby affecting the supply of
land available for housing. The Housing Element is required to demonstrate the provision
of adequate sites under General Plan and zoning to address the City's share of regional
housing needs (RHNA), identified as 78 units for El Segundo, including 14 very low income,
I 1 low income, 16 moderate income, and 37 upper income units.
9. Land Use Element and Spec Plans (new program)
The residential sites analysis completed for the Housing Element indicates the City can
accommodate just over 400 additional dwelling units under existing General Plan and zoning
designations. Close to half of these units are located within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
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(122 units) and on the Imperial School site (65 units), which require removal of existing uses
prior to development. Only 43 acres of vacant residential land remain in the City.
The City is currently in the process of developing a Specific Plan for Main Street, and is
considering expanding opportunities for residential use in the downtown. Integration of
housing along Main Street could not only support goals for a pedestrian- oriented downtown,
this would also contribute to the City's residential sites inventory and demonstration of the
City's ability to meet its RENA.
30. Facilitate Development on Underutilized Sites (new program)
Due to the scarcity of vacant land remaining in El Segundo, the City can play an important
role in providing information to prospective developers on sites suitable for residential
development. The City will facilitate development on underutilized properties by providing
potential housing developers with a list of underutilized R -3 properties. In addition, the city
intends to pursue different funding sources for affordable housing development, such as
those described above.
In order to bring the sites and funding together as a package before the development
community, the City proposes to conduct a Developer's Workshop to discuss residential
development opportunities and available funding sources for housing. Given the small lot
sizes in the City's R -3 areas, density incentives will be offered to developments which
combine individual R -3 lots as a means of achieving a more cohesive residential project.
11. Sites for Transitional Housing/Homeless Shelters (new program)
The City's Zoning Ordinance does not explicitly allow for homeless facilities in El Segundo.
The City will modify its zoning ordinance to permit transitional housing in appropriate
residential zones and emergency housing in commercial and industrial zones, all subject
to approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP will set forth conditions aimed
at enhancing the compatibility of transitional housing and emergency shelters with the
surrounding neighborhood or commercial district, and will not unduly constrain the creation
of such facilities. The City plans to amend its Zoning Ordinance to reflect these and other
Housing Element provisions by the year 2000.
Removing Governmental and Other Constraints
Like all jurisdictions in California, El Segundo has governmental regulations that affect
housing development. These include the charging of permit processing and development
fees, adoption of the Uniform Building Code, and the establishing of processing times for
tentative tract maps, and conditional use permits or variances. Under present State law, the
EI Segundo Housing Element must address, and where legally possible, remove
governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of
housing. The following programs are designed to lessen governmental constraints on
housing development.
City of El Segundo Housing Plan
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12. Density Bonus/Development Incentives Ordinance (new program)
Pursuant to State density bonus law, if a developer allocates at least 20 percent of the units
in a housing project to lower income households, 10 percent for very low income
households, or at least 50 percent for "qualifying residents" (e.g. seniors), the City must
either a) grant a density bonus of 25 percent, along with one additional regulatory concession
to ensure that the housing Development will be produced at reduced cost, orb) provide other
incentives of equivalent financial value based upon the land cost per dwelling unit. The
developer shall agree to and the City shall ensure continued affordability of all lower income
density bonus units for a minimum 30 -year period.
The City will adopt a density bonus ordinance by the year 2000 to comply with State law and
to specify regulatory concessions to be offered. The Ordinance will provide density
incentives for multi- family projects in the R -3 zone which combine individual lots to achieve
a more cohesive project design. A range of potential regulatory concessions will be set forth
in the ordinance, such as flexibility in height limits, reduced parking, minimal setbacks,
and/or reduced open space requirements. The Ordinance will be promoted through
development of a brochure for distribution to the local Board of Realtors and local
developers, and through the City's newsletter.
The City may also wish to consider conducting a "Developer's Workshop" w present
information on available residential sites, funding sources, and regulatory incentives under
the Development Incentives Ordinance.
13. Expedite Project Review
A community's evaluation and review process for housing projects contributes to the cost of
housing because holding costs incurred by developers are ultimately reflected in the unit's
selling price. Periodic surveys conducted by the City indicate that local processing times are
quite comparable to those experienced in neighboring communities. In addition, the City has
fully implemented the provisions of AB884% as well as one -stop permit coordination.
Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities
In order to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the
community, the housing program must include actions that promote housing opportunities
for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, marital status, ancestry, national
origin, color, age, or physical disability. More generally, this program component entails
ways to further fair housing practices.
14. Fair Housing Program
' AB884 took effect on lanuuy 1, 1978 and limits processing time in most cases to I year. and requires agencies
to specify the information needed to complete an acceptabie application
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City of El Segundo
Interdepartmental Correspondence
Meeting Date: September 9, 1999
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Mary Strenn, City Manager
THROUGH: James M. Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Budding
Safety
STAFF
Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner \jF
PLANNER: Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner L°\0 )1 y Ug
DATE: September 1, 1999
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -454, General Plan
Background
A Draft Technical Report for update of the Circulation Element of the General
Plan (Exhibit "A ") has been prepared by the City's traffic consultant, Meyer,
Mohaddes, Associates, Inc (MMA). This report serves as the basis for the
Circulation Element to be reviewed by the Planning Commission for
recommendations, and for final adopted by the City Council.
The purpose of the September 9, 1999 Joint City Council and Planning
Commission Workshop at 6.00 p m. is to review the report and the findings, and
recommendations contained therein, and to provide the consultant and staff
direction with respect to the recommended improvements and the revisions to
the Goals. Obiectives and Policies of the Circulation Element. [Please bring
these documents with you to the Workshop]
Technical Report
The Technical Report consists of four sections as follows: 1) Existing Conditions;
2) Future Travel Forecasts; 3) Findings and Recommendations; and, 4) Goals,
Objectives and Policies
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Existina Conditions
As the title implies, this section of the report contains a detailed inventory of all
components of the existing circulation system and an analysis of the levels of
service at which the existing infrastructure functions
Future Travel Forecasts
Travel forecasts are based on two factors: 1) projected land use types and
densities and 2) planned and funded roadway improvements.
Based on direction received from the Planning Commission and City Council
(February 11 and 16, 1999, respectively), land use forecasts were developed for
anticipated growth over a 10 year horizon The Staff Report prepared for the
February 11 and 16, 1999 meetings (Exhibit B) contains a detailed description of
the assumptions used to prepare the forecasts.
In summary, the land use forecasts assume development of.
1) 100 percent of approved projects not yet constructed,
2) 20 percent (2 percent annually) of vacant parcels; and,
3) 20 percent (2 percent annually) of recyclable buildings.
The travel forecasts assume buildout of the Master Plan of Streets as adopted in
1992. Even with full implementation of the Master Plan of Streets, 16
intersections will operate at Level of Service (LOS) E or F, which is technically
below the generally acceptable minimum standard, which is LOS D.
Findings and Recommendations
Based on the forecasted change in existing travel conditions and future buildout
of the Master Plan of Streets, MMA has prepared recommendations to address
degradation in Levels of Service (See Section 3 — Pages 55 -93).
Recommendations in the following areas are made.
1) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
2) Intersection Capacity Enhancements
3) Nash /Douglas One -Way Couplet Versus Two -Way Traffic
4) Necessity and Feasibility of Unconstructed Master Plan Streets
a) High Priority to Maintain in Master Plan
1) Mariposa Avenue extension from Douglas to Sepulveda
u) Grand Avenue extension from Duley to Aviation
Iii) Douglas Street from Alaska Avenue to Park Place
iv) Lairport Street extension from Maple to Selby
b) Delete from Master Plan
Q Nash Street extension from Rosecrans to El Segundo
ii) Hughes Way extension from its terminus to Utah Avenue
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5) Main Street/Downtown Roadway Alternatives
a) Two Lanes
b) Three Lanes
c) Classification downgrade from Secondary Arterial to Collector
Street
6) Truck Routes
7) Bicycle facilities
8) Neighborhood Traffic Control
These recommendations are the first key areas that staff and the consultant are
requesting that the Commission and Council review and provide direction upon.
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
In light of the recommendations contained In the Draft Technical Report and
changes since the current Goals, Objectives, and Policies were adopted in 1992,
Staff and MMA have made changes to this Section of the General Plan (See
Section 4 - Pages 100 -109). Text to be deleted Is stwekout -and new text is
These Goals, Objectives, and Policies recommendations are the second key
areas that Staff and the Consultant are requesting that the Commission and
Council review and provide direction upon.
ATTACHMENTS
A) Draft Technical Report Update to Circulation Element, dated August 30,
1999
B) Planning Commission Staff Report (February 11, 1999) and City Council
Staff Report (February 16, 1999).
cc* Mark Hensley, City Attorney
Ron Green, Acting Director of Public Works
Tim Gnmmond, Chief of Police
Craig Pedego, Fire Chief
Debra Brighton, Library Director
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
Laurie Jester, Senior Planner
Paul Garry, Assistant Planner
Planning Division Counter (2)
Gary Hamrick, Meyer, Mohaddes Associates
Steve Gerhardt, EIP Associates
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ATTACHMENTS, Draft Technical Report Update to
Circulation Element and Planning Commission Staff Report,
previously distributed under separate cover.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 26, 1999
Vice -Chair Wycoff called the adjourned meeting of the El Segundo Planning CALL TO ORDER
Commission to order at 7 00 p.m in the Council Chamber of the City of El
Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
Chairman Crowley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE TO FLAG
PRESENT: KRETZMER, WYCOFF, BOULGARIDES AND CROWLEY ROLL CALL
Chairman Crowley presented the Consent Calendar. CONSENT
CALENDAR
Motion was passed 3 -0 -1 with Chairman Crowley abstaining to accept Item 2, MOTION
the August 12, 1999 Minutes.
Vice -Chair Wycoff pulled Item 1, the July, 15 1999 Minutes. On page 12, ITEMS CALLED
second paragraph, Vice -Chair Wycoff requested the first sentence to read, "He FROM THE CONSENI
questioned if adding to the traffic with this project is the right thing to do " Also, CALENDAR
on page 15, last paragraph, Vice -Chair Wycoff requested the second sentence
to read, "He commented that Federal Express is a marvelous company, but the
job of the Planning Commission is to interpret and apply the law which is the
General Plan and specifically the Zoning Code "
Chairman Crowley requested on page 8, second paragraph from the bottom,
the word "Longshormans" be replaced with "Longshoremans " Also on page 8,
second paragraph from the bottom, the word "everyday" be replaced with
"every day." On page 16, first paragraph, Chairman Crowley requested that
the third from the last sentence to read, "He pointed out that, independent from
staff, when he first met with Federal Express in November or December of
1996, the first question put to Federal Express was "can this project meet the
General Plan cntena ?"
Vice -Chair Wycoff moved to accept Item 1, the July 15, 1999 Minutes. MOTION
Commissioner Kretzmer seconded Passed 4 -0
None PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
None. WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
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Vice -Chair Wycoff presented Continued Business, Item H3, Environmental PUBLIC HEARINGS
Assessment EA -427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, CONTINUED
and Zone Text Amendment 98 -6 Address- 700 South Douglas Street. BUSINESS
Applicant Everest Storage Property Owner: Southern California Edison. EA -427
Commissioner Boulgandes moved to continue Environmental Assessment EA- MOTION
427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, and Zone Text
Amendment 98 -6 to September 23, 1999 Commissioner Kretzmer seconded.
Passed 4 -0
None. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEW BUSINESS
Director Bernard presented the tentative schedule of the future meetings for REPORT FROM
the Planning Commission. DIRECTOR
Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden stated he has accepted another offer in
the private sector in the development area He further stated his replacement
has been hired and was the former Assistant Attorney for the City of Lodi. He
said Mark Hensley will be present at the upcoming joint meeting.
Director Bernard stated he has submitted his resignation as the Director of
Planning and Budding Safety to the City Manager of the City of El Segundo
effective September 3, 1999 He said he has accepted an offer from the Los
Angeles Downtown Center Business Improvement District Management
Corporation and will be working for both the business improvement district and
the Central City Association to become its Director of Economic Development
for all of Downtown Los Angeles He indicated this opportunity presented
personal growth both professionally and personally together with other benefits
offered to his family He stated his involvement with the citizens of El
Segundo, their elected and appointed representatives, the business
community and particularly the employees of El Segundo has been pleasant,
nuturmg and particularly rewarding and will miss the many friendships he has
established. He said the job that the employees of the City has performed for
its residents and business owners is exceptional
He publically thanked and praised both the past and present elected and
appointed officials of El Segundo with whom he has had the extreme pleasure
of working He noted that dedication and established level of service to the
City by the members of the Council, the Hyperion Citizen's Forum and
especially the Planning Commission, and other committees and boards is
exemplary. He also praised the efforts of the citizens of El Segundo, and their
levels of interest and service to the affairs of the City and their Municipal
Government which has helped to establish response of government in a super
vitalized community He further praised the staff of the City Attorney's office,
the Assistant City Attorney, and the Planning and Budding Safety Department.
He stated the Planning and Building Safety staff's level and quality of work is
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truly exceptional. The community would be astounded if it learned the number DRAFT
of overtime hours put in by the Planning and Building staff on its behalf.
He stated he has been fortunate to have worked with the City, and El Segundo
is extremely lucky to have in its continued employment people like Ron Darvdle
and his Building and Safety staff, Mary Lewis and her clerical support staff,
Harvey Holden in Special Projects, Tina Gall with Diana Cho Associates for the
City, and Laurie Jester and the Planning and Code Compliance staff He
thanked the continued assistance offered to him by Laurie, Ron and Mary, his
three right hand people in the Department He said they are responsible for
the many successes that the Department is responsible for He stated leaving
them and the City's employment was one of the hardest decisions of his life.
He said he may be back before the Commission in some capacity or another.
He again asked the Commission to accept his thanks, the opportunity given
him to work with the Commission and his fellow employees, meeting the
challenges and opportunities of the last three and one half years. He
expressed good luck to El Segundo
Chairman Crowley thanked Director Bernard for all his work he has done for COMMISSIONERS'
the City. He appreciates Director Bernard's integrity and Chairman Crowley COMMENTS
said it has been a pleasure working with him He further thanked Assistant
City Attorney Cheleden He also thanked Commissioner Palmer and
appreciated working with her
Vice -Chair Wycoff stated it has been a pleasure working with Assistant City
Attorney Chris Cheleden and stated he is always informed and he will be
missed He further expressed thanks for Director Bernard's dedication,
commitment and hard work, and stated it has been a pleasure working with
him
Commissioner Boulgandes thanked Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden
He stated he appreciates Director Bernard's good humor and also agrees with
his sentiments about the staff and the Planning and Budding Safety
Department He said they have been lucky to have someone of Director
Bernard's caliber He indicated that, unfortunately, the City of El Segundo is a
small town and cannot afford to pay what is deserved of the people of his
quality He also said, however, that it speaks well of the City recognizing the
talents of Director Bernard
Commissioner Kretzmer stated he is saddened by the loss of the professional
relationship with both Assistant City Attorney Cheleden and Director Bernard
He said, however, he is not saying good bye to their friendship that has
developed He congratulated Mr Cheleden with his new position and the
many challenges ahead He further congratulated him on the upcoming birth
of his twin boys who are due in December and wished he and his family the
greatest of success and much happiness He stated Mr Cheleden and
Director Bernard have left the City a much better place than it was when they
arrived and thanked them both
Director Bernard stated it has been a pleasure working with the Commission.
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He pointed out that Jim Hansen will be the Interim Director and has a
significant planning background
Commissioner Kretzmer expressed disappointment with an ad that ran last
Thursday in El Segundo's Herald which said, "Congratulations El Segundo.
Fed -Ex has formally withdrawn its appeal of the Planning Commission's denial
of the request to build a massive truck stop in El Segundo." He stated that the
Commission took a vote indicating that Fed -Ex had not met the requirements
for the CUP The Commission applied the law and applied their logic and he
feels their decision was a very sound one He felt this ad was not appropriate
and was not well thought out or a necessary response to the end result of the
Planning Commission's decision
Vice -Chair Wycoff stated he would not be attending the September 9, 1999
meeting, as he will be on vacation
Commissioner Boulgandes requested an update of the Zoning Code and also
requested a new one be received once a year. Ms Jester stated this would
not be a problem and copies will be provided to all the Commissioners
There being no further discussion, Commissioner Boulgarides moved to ADJOURNMENT
adjourn the meeting at 7 30 PM (in honor of Director Bernard and Assistant
City Attorney Cheleden) to the joint meeting of September 9, 1999 at 6.00 PM.
Commissioner Kretzmer seconded Passed 4 -0
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 9`h DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999
Bret B Bernard, AICP
Director of Planning and
Building Safety, and Secretary
Of the Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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Brian Crowley, Chairman
of the Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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1999
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Meeting Date: September 9, 1999
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: ames M. Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Budding Safety
THROUGH: Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner
STAFF
PLANNER: Paul Garry, Assistant Planner j- ;'off-
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -490 and Administrative Use Permit 994
On -Sale Beer and Wine at new Restaurant
Address: 2041 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190
Applicant- Art Rodriguez (Agent for Taiko Foods, Inc.)
Property Owner- Continental Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION:
Notice of approval of an Administrative Use Permit. Transmittal of August 19, 1999, Letter
of Determination from the Director of Planning and Budding Safety approving
Administrative Use Permit No. 99 -4 permitting the on -site sale of beer and wine at a new
Restaurant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
Encl : Letter to Art Rodriguez, dated August 19, 1999
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Elected Officials
Mike Gordon,
Mayor
Sendra Jacoba,
Mayor Pro Tem
Nancy Warmck,
Mr Art Rodriguez
Art Rodriguez and Associates
709E Colorado Blvd #210
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE. Environmental Assessment EA -490 and Administrative Use Permit 99 -4
On -Sale Beer and Wine at new Restaurant
Councdmember
John 0 Games
,
Address: 2041 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190
Counclmember
Kelly McDowell,
Councdmember
Cindy Mo
Dear Mr Rodriguez uez
city Clark
William Bus,
City rreasurer
I am pleased to inform you that, in accordance with Chapter 20 72 of the City of El Segundo
Zoning Code, the Planning Division has reviewed your application for the above - referenced
Appointed Officials
project and the Director of Planning and Building Safety has APPROVED your
Mary Strenn,
City Manager
Administrative Use Permit The following are the findings and facts in support of each
Mark D Hensley,
City Attorney
finding for this decision
Department Ovectors
FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS:
James Hansen,
Economic Development
Bratpiumree,
Environmental Assessment EA -490
Finance
Craig Pedego,
Fire
Don Lewis
Finding 1
tut Asst City Manager
Debra Brighton,
Bret B Acting
• The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Planning B Building Safety
Tim Gnmmond
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1, as the operation of existing
Plice
structure involving negligible or no expansion of use.
Ron Green,
private
Acting Pubkc Works
Judy Andoe,
Acting Recreation B Parks
Facts in Support of Finding 1
1. The applicant proposes to provide on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine in
a new restaurant, Taiko The proposed restaurant will include indoor and outdoor
dining
2 The approximately 2,360 square foot restaurant is located in an existing retail/office
building, zoned Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) The restaurant will occupy space
that has been unoccupied since building renovations were commenced in 1996,
Planning and Building Safety Department 096
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 -0989
Phone (310) 322 -4670 FAX (310) 322 -8167
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Administrative Use Permit 99 -4
Findine 1
• There is compatibility of the particular use on the particular site in relationship to other existing and
potential uses within the general area in which the use is proposed to be located
Facts in Support of Finding 1
1 The applicant proposes to provide on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine in a new restaurant,
Taiko The approximately 2,360 square foot restaurant is located in an existing Mixed -Use building,
and provides seating for approximately 59 people
2 The restaurant will have a State of California Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site
sale and consumption of beer and wine
3 The intended hours of alcohol sale are expected to be during all hours the restaurant is open The
restaurant is planning on opening at 12 p m, seven (7) days a week The closing time for the
establishment is expected to be 10 00 p in , seven (7) days a week
4 The restaurant location is in the existing retail/office building, which is part of the Beach Cities Plaza
retail and entertainment center, with adjacent on -site surface and structure parking
5 The General Plan land use designation for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South
6 The zoning for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) The proposed use requires an
Administrative Use Permit (AUP) in accordance with Section 20 38 030 B of the El Segundo
Municipal Code
7 The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters, and office
within the same center Also in the immediate area is industrial development to the west of the Beach
Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use
8 On 09 September 1999, the El Segundo Planning Commission is scheduled to Receive and File the
Adminstrative Use Permit request (We will subsequently inform you of its decision )
Findine 2
• The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the Zone in which the site is
located.
Facts in Support of Finding 2
1 The General Plan land use designation for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South
2 The zoning for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) The proposed use (on -site sale and
consumption of beer and wine) requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) in accordance with
Section No 20 38 030 B of the El Segundo Municipal Code Restaurants are a permitted use in the
zone in accordance with Section 20 38 020 (D) of the Zoning Code and the Beach Cities Plaza
Precise Plan (EA -401B and PP 96 -1B).
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The purpose of the Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) Zone is "to provide a mixture of compatible
commercial offices, research and development, retail and hotel uses can locate and develop in a
mutually beneficial manner." (Section 20 38 010) The proposed use is consistent with this purpose.
4 The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters, and office
within the same center Also in the immediate area is mdustnal development to the west of the Beach
Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use
Findine 3
The proposed location and use and the conditions under which the use would be operated or maintained
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injunous to properties or
improvements in the vicinity
Facts in Support of Finding 3
The restaurant location is in an existing infixed -use commercial building with adjacent surface and
structure parking areas The restaurant is located in commercial spaces not previously occupied.
The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters and office
within the same center Also in the immediate area is industrial development to the west of the Beach
Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use
Finding 4
• Potential impacts that could be generated by the proposed use, such as noise, smoke, dust, fumes,
vibration, odors, traffic, and hazards have been recognized and compensated for
Facts in Support of Finding 4
1. The restaurant will have an ABC license for on -site sale and consumption of liquor
The intended hours of alcohol sale are expected to be during all hours the restaurant is open The
restaurant is planning on opening at 12 p in, seven (7) days a week The closing time for the
establishment is expected to be 10 00 p in , seven (7) days a week
The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters and office
within the same center Also in the immediate area is an mdustnal land to the west of the Beach
Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use
Finding 5
The State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control has issued or will issue a license to sell alcohol to
the applicant
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Facts in Support of Finding 5
The City Council will be scheduled to review the request for the ABC license on 07 September 1999,
and determine whether or not they protest the issuance of the license (We will also subsequently
inform you of its determination )
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY ACTION
Based on these findings and facts in support of these findings, the Director of Planning and Building Safety
APPROVES the proposed project, subject to the following condition
The construction of an outdoor dining area for the proposed restaurant greater than 387 square feet
(based on an indoor dining area of 755 square feet) requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit
or an amendment to the Beach Cities Plaza Precise Plan
PLANNING COMMISSION
,
Please be advised that this does not conclude the review process. As explained previously, this determination
will be transmitted to the Planning Commission for its 09 September 1999 meeting with the recommendation
that the Planning Commission Receive and File the determination of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety. An appeal of this decision by the Director of Planning and Building Safety may be filed with the
Planning Division prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which this decision is to be received and
filed If an appeal is filed, the item will be scheduled for a (future) public hearing (as required by the
Municipal Code) Additionally, the City Council will review the request to sell alcohol at its meeting on 07
September 1999, in order to determine if it will protest the sale of beer and wine for on -site consumption
Should you have any questions, please contact Paul Garry, Assistant Planner, myself, or any other Planning
Division staff member, at (310) 322 -4670, extension nos 399, 211, or 382, respectively
Sincerely,
Bret B�Berylard, A!P, Director
Depar(ment of Planning and Building Safety
xc. Laurie B Jester, Senior Planner
Nonko Fukada, Taiko Foods, Inc.
Leonard Blakesley Jr, Continental Development Corporation
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Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, inc.
TRANSMITTAL
To: Emmanuel Ursu
cc Bret Bernard, City of El Segundo
Steve Gerhardt, EIP
From: Gary Hamrick/Noel Casil
COMMENTS:
Date: August 30, 1999
J/P Number: J98 -094
Project: City of E1 Segundo
Circulation Element
For your use, enclosed please find the revised Draft City of El Segundo Circulation Element Technical
Report The report incorporates revisions based on comments during the internal city review of the Draft
Circulation Element
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions
DISTRIBUTION:
400 Oceangate, Suite 480, Long Beach, CA 908024307
• Phone (562) 432 -8484 • Fax (562) 432 -8485
REVISED DRAFT CIRCULATION
ELEMENT UPDATE TECHNICAL
REPORT
Prepared for
City of El Segundo
Prepared by
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
400 Oceangate, Suite 480
Long Beach, CA 90802
August 1999
J98 -094
Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I - EXISTING CONDITIONS 1
INTRODUCTION 1
Purpose 1
Authorization 1
EXISTING CIRCULATION SYSTEM 1
Relation to Regional Roadway System 7
Analysis of Daily Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 7
Arterial Level of Service Concept 12
Analysis of Peak Hour Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 23
ICU Methodology 1 23
CURRENT MASTER PLAN OF STREETS
29
Freeways
29
Major Arterials
29
Secondary Arterials
29
Collector Streets
29
Local Streets
32
BICYCLE ROUTES
32
Definitions ..
32
Existing Bicycle Route System
32
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
34
Existing Public Fixed Bus Routes
34
Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial -a -Ride)
36
Rail Rapid Transit
36
Summer Beach Shuttle
36
Green Line Shuttles
37
TRUCK ROUTES 37
FREIGHT RAILROAD FACILITIES 37
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION 37
SECTION 2 - FUTURE TRAVEL FORECASTS 41
Projected Traffic Volumes on El Segundo Arterial Roadways 42
Planned /Funded Roadway Improvements 51
Master Plan of Streets 1 54
Mohaddes Associates, Inc
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, inc.
TRANSNUML
To: Emmanuel Ursu
cc Bret Bernard, City of El Segundo
Steve Gerhardt, EIP
From: Gary Hamrick/Noel Casil
COMMENTS:
Date: August 30, 1999
J/P Number: J98 -094
Project: City of El Segundo
Circulation Element
For your use, enclosed please find the revised Draft City of El Segundo Circulation Element Technical
Report The report incorporates revisions based on comments during the internal city review of the Draft
Circulation Element
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions
DISTRIBUTION:
400 Oceangate, Stute 480, Long Beach, CA 908024307
• Phone (562) 432 -8484 • Fax (562) 432 -8485
REVISED DRAFT CIRCULATION
ELEMENT UPDATE TECHNICAL
REPORT
Prepared for
City of El Segundo
Prepared by
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
400 Oceangate, Suite 480
Long Beach, CA 90802
August 1999
J98 -094
Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1- EXISTING CONDITIONS 1
INTRODUCTION 1
Purpose 1
Authorization 1
EXISTING CIRCULATION SYSTEM 1
Relation to Regional Roadway System 7
Analysts of Daily Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 7
Arterial Level of Service Concept 12
Analysis of Peak Hour Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 23
ICU Methodology 1 23
CURRENT MASTER PLAN OF STREETS
29
Freeways
29
Major Arterials
29
Secondary Arterials
29
Collector Streets
29
Local Streets
32
BICYCLE ROUTES
32
Definitions
32
Existing Bicycle Route System
32
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
34
Existing Public Fixed Bus Routes
34
Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial -a -Ride)
36
Rail Rapid Transit
36
Summer Beach Shuttle
36
Green Line Shuttles
37
TRUCK ROUTES 37
FREIGHT RAILROAD FACILITIES 37
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION 37
SECTION 2 - FUTURE TRAVEL FORECASTS 41
Projected Traffic Volumes on El Segundo Arterial Roadways . 42
Planned /Funded Roadway Improvements 51
Master Plan of Streets 1 54
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SECTION 3 - FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 55
Other Improvements Beyond the Master Plan of Streets 55
Nash /Douglas One -Way Couplet Versus Two -Way Traffic Flow 69
Unconstructed Master Plan Streets 60
Main Street /Downtown Commercial District Issues and Analysts 86
Future Redevelopment of the Chevron Refinery 87
Truck Routes 87
Bicycle Facilities 93
Neighborhood Traffic Control 93
SECTION 4 - GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 100
List of Tables
Table 1
El Segundo Street Characteristics
3
Table 2
Estimated Capacities of El Segundo Roadways
7
Table 3
Daily Traffic Volumes and Estimated Daily Roadway Capacities
14
Table 4
Level of Service Interpretation
25
Table 5
Summary of Existing Peak Hour Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Analysis
26
Table 6
Forecast Land Use Growth in the City
43
Table 7
Number of Intersection at Each Level of Service
44
Table 8
Existing and Future Intersection Operating Conditions
49
Table 9
Existing and Future Intersection Operating Conditions (with master Plan Improvements)
56
Table 10
Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Criteria
65
Table 11
Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Mariposa Avenue Extension
66
Table 12
Future Intersection Operation Conditions Grand Avenue Extension
70
Table 13
Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Hughes Way Extension
74
Table 14
Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Lairport Street Extension
78
Table 15
Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Nash Street
82
Table 16
Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Two -Lane Main Street
89
Table 17
Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Three -Lane Main Street
91
Table 18
Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Criteria
98
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1
Existing El Segundo Street Network
2
Exhibit 2
Regional Roadway System
8
Exhibit 3
Current Status of Master Plan Arterials
9
Exhibit 4
Daily Traffic Volume
10
Exhibit 5
Daily Traffic Flow Map
11
Exhibit 6
Arterial Level of Service Interpretation ..
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Arterial _Level of Service Concept
The concept of arterial level of service is typically defined in terms of average travel speed of all vehicles
on the arterial Average travel speed is strongly influenced by the density of signalized intersections per
mile and average intersection delay In some cases, such as the City of El Segundo, the volume -to- capacity
ratio definition of arterial level of service is more appropriate due to the variations of signalized intersection
densities within the city (i e . the portion of the city west of Sepulveda Boulevard is more residential in
nature with less dense traffic signals versus the portion of the city east of Sepulveda Boulevard which is
more commerciallbusiness oriented and has more signals per mile) Exhibit 6 shows a graphical
representation of level of service (LOS), traffic flow conditions and average travel speed ranges for arterial
roadway segments
Levels of Service range from LOS A to LOS F Level of Service A indicates excellent operating
conditions and little motorist delay Level of Service F represents congested conditions with excessive
vehicle delay Typically, LOS D is considered the lowest acceptable operating condition on urban arterial
roadways
The analysis of the daily arterial operating conditions was conducted by comparing the daily traffic volume
and estimated daily capacity for each roadway defined in Table 2 The results of this analysis are
summarized in Table 3 and presented graphically on Exhibit 7
A review of Table 3 and Exhibit 7 reveals that the majority of roadways in the City of Segundo operate
at LOS "C" or better The roadway links that operate at LOS "D" are as follows
Aviation Boulevard from Hawaii Street to Rosecrans Avenue
Sepulveda Boulevard from Mariposa Avenue to Grand Avenue
The following roadway segments operate at LOS "E"
• Imperial Highway from Main Street to Center Street
• Rosecrans Avenue from Nash Street to Douglas Street
• Sepulveda Boulevard from Imperial Highway to Maple Avenue
• Sepulveda Boulevard from Maple Avenue to Mariposa Avenue
An analysts of daily operating conditions also indicates that three roadway segments currently experience
LOS "F". as follows
Imperial Highway from Center Street to Sepulveda Boulevard
Rosecrans Avenue from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard
Sepulveda Boulevard from El Segundo Boulevard to Rosecrans Avenue
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TABLE 3
COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES
TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES
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EXISTING
ROADWAY
EXISTING
v/C
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1998)
Ratio
LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
(a)
LANES
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Aviation Boulevard
Imperial to El
Mayor Arterial
4 - lanes
40,400
20,300
0 502
A
Segundo
divided
El Segundo to Utah
Major Arterial
4 - lanes
40,400
27,200
0 673
B
divided
Utah to Alaska
Major Arterial
4 - lanes
40,400
28,300
0 701
B
divided
Alaska to Hawaii
Major Arterial
4 - lanes
40,400
19,600
0 485
A
divided
Hawaii to ROSeCTans
Major Arterial
4 - lanes
40,400
33,000
0 817
D
divided
Center Street
Imperial Ave to
2 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
3,200
0 229
A
Maple
Collector
undivided
Maple to Mariposa
2 -1-ane
2 - lane
14,000
3,800
0 271
A
Collector
undivided
Mariposa to Grand
2 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
3,300
0 236
A
Collector
undivided
Grand to El
2 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
1,600
0 114
1 A
Segundo
Collector
undivided
Continental (Lairport St.) Boulevard
(a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan
(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free -flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
represents severe congestion
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ROADWAY
EXISTING
v/C
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1998)
Ratio
LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
(a)
LANES
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Maple to Mariposa
Secondary
2 - lane
14,000
5,400
0 386
A
Arterial
undivided
Mariposa to Grand
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
9,600
0 181
A
Arterial
divided
Grand to El
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
12,000
0 226
A
Segundo
Arterial
divided
Douglas Street
Imperial Hwy to
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
10,800
0204
A
Mariposa
Arterial
undivided
(one -way
northbound)
Mariposa to El
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
8,900
0 168
A
Segundo
Arterial
undivided
(one -way
northbound)
El Segundo to Utah
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
9,200
0 228
A
Arterial
divided
Utah to Rosecrans
Secondary
None
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NA
NA
NA
Arterial
El Segundo
Boulevard
Main to Center
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
12,800
0 413
A
Arterial
undivided
Center to Sepulveda
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
19,400
0 626
B
Arterial
undivided
(a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan
(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
represents severe congestion
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TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES
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EXISTING
ROADWAY
EXISTING
Vic
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1998)
Ratio
LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
(a)
LANES
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Sepulveda to
Major Arterial
6 - lanes
53,000
23,800
0 449
A
Continental
divided
Continental to Nash
Major Arterial
6 - lanes
53,000
29,800
0 562
A
divided
Nash to Douglas
Major Arterial
6 - lanes
53,000
37,900
0 715
C
divided
Douglas to Aviation
Major Arterial
8 - lanes
70,000
38,700
0 553
A
divided
Aviation to Isis
Mayor Arterial
8 - lanes
70,000
41,400
0 591
A
divided
Grand Avenue
Vista Del Mar to
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
6,200
0200
A
Main
Arterial
undivided
Main to Center
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
9,500
0 306
A
Arterial
undivided
Center to Sepulveda
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
11,900
0 384
A
Arterial
undivided
Sepulveda to
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
9,200
0 174
A
Continental
Arterial
divided
Continental to Nash
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
5,800
0 109
A
Arterial
divided
Nash to Duley
Secondary
2 - lane
14,000
NA
NA
NA
Arterial
collector
(a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan
(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free - Flowing LOS 'E" represents capacity LOS "C' and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
represents severe congestion
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TABLE 3
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TO ESTIMATED DAEL Y ROADWAY CAPACITIES
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EXISTING
ROADWAY
EXISTING
V/C
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1998)
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LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
(a)
LANES
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Duley to Aviation
Secondary
None
NA
NA
NA
NA
Arterial
Hughes Way
Sepulveda to Allied
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
1 4,700
0 116
A
Way
Arterial
divided
bripenal Highway
Main to Center
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
37,800
0 936
E
Arterial
divided
Center to Sepulveda
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
45,500
1 126
F
Arterial
divided
Sepulveda to Nash
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
30,000
0 566
A
Arterial
divided
Nash to Douglas
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
28,800
0 543
A
Arterial
divided
Douglas to Aviation
Secondary
6 - lanes
53,000
29,500
0 557
A
Arterial
divided
Imperial Avenue
Main to Center
2 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
2,800
0200
A
Collector
undivided
Center to California
2 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
4,000
0 286
A
Collector
undivided
Main Street
(a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan
(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
re resents severe congestion
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EXISTING
ROADWAY
EXISTING
VIC
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1996)
Ratio
LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
(a)
LANES
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Imperial Hwy to
4 -Lane
4 - lanes
31,000
13,300
0 429
A
Maple
Collector
undivided
Maple to Mariposa
4 -Lane
4 - lanes
31,000
14,200
0 458
A
Collector
undivided
Mariposa to Grand
4 -Lane
4 - lanes
31,000
11,600
0 374
A
Collector
undivided
Grand to El
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
6,700
0 216
A
Segundo
Arterial
undivided
Maple Avenue
Main to Center
Local -Not
2 - lane
10,000
2,800
0 280
A
Designated
undivided
Center to Sepulveda
Local -Not
2 - lane
10,000
2,400
0 240
A
Designated
undivided
Sepulveda to Nash
4 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
3,700
0 264
A
Collector
undivided
Mariposa Avenue
Main to Center
2 -Lane
2 - lane
14,000
5,400
0 386
A
Collector
undivided
Center to Sepulveda
2 -Lane
2 -lane
14,000
5,900
0 421
A
Collector
undivided
Sepulveda to
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
11,100
0.275
A
Continental
Arterial
divided
Continental to Nash
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
10,000
0 248
A
Arterial
divided
(a) Per Circulation Element of the City s 1992 General Plan
(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service, determined on basis of VIC Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
represents severe congestion
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EXISTING
ROADWAY
EXISTING
v/C
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1998)
Ratio
LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
(a)
LANES
(b)
(d
(d)
(e)
Nash to Douglas
Secondary
4 - lanes
40,400
8,200
0203
A
Arterial
divided
Douglas to Aviation
Secondary
None
NA
NA
NA
NA
Arterial
Nash Street
Imperial Hwy to
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
11,000
0 355
A
Maple
Arterial
undivided
(one -way
southbound)
Maple to Mariposa
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
10,800
0 348
A
(one -way
Arterial
undivided
southbound)
Mariposa to Grand
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
9,300
0 300
A
(one -way
Arterial
undivided
southbound)
Grand to El
Secondary
4 - lanes
31,000
8,700
0 281
A
Segundo
Arterial
undivided
(one -way
southbound)
Rosecrans Avenue
West City Boundary
Major Arterial
5 - lanes
53,000
19,000
0 358
A
to Sepulveda
divided (3
WB and 2
EB)
Sepulveda to Nash
Mayor Arterial
6 - lanes
53,000
39,400
0 743
C
divided
(a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan
(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
represents severe congestion
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ROADWAY
EXISTING
Vic
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
CAPACITY
ADT (1998)
Ratio
LOS
ROADWAY SEGMENT
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LANES
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50,200
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53,000
53,600
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Sepulveda Boulevard
Imperial Hwy to
Mayor Arterial
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70,000
64,700
0 924
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70,000
65,000
0 929
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70,000
57,100
0.816
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54,500
0 779
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El Segundo to
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57,500
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57,500
1 085
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Rosecrans
divided
Utah Avenue
Douglas to Aviation
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31,000
4,500
0 145
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Arsenal
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Vista Del Mar
Grand to South City
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31,000
25,900
0 835
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(b) From Table 2
(c) Counts collected in 1998
(d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity
(e) Level of Service determined on basis of VIC Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is
generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F"
represents severe congestion
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Analysts of Peak Hourly Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network
Intersections are the locations where most arterial roadway network congestion usually occurs since the
available roadway capacity must be shared by two intersecting streets. Therefore, in addition to the
analysis of roadway segments, existing peak hour traffic conditions at intersections have been assessed
A computer traffic model (TRAFFIX) has been used to assess traffic operating conditions at 34 key
intersections.
Consistent with City of El Segundo guidelines for traffic impact analyses, traffic operating conditions were
analyzed using standard intersection capacity analysts techniques known as Intersection Capacity Utilization
(which is referred to hereinafter as "ICU ") The ICU methodology was used to analyze signalized
intersections
ICU Methodology
The Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Method is based on the calculation of intersection
volume /capacity (V /C) ratio The methodology calculates the volume /capacity ratio based on a default
capacity [C} per lane usually 1600 vehicles per hour (vph) per lane, however some jurisdictions in
California assign different default capacity values The intersection V/C or critical movement total is the
summation of the critical flow ratios (volume /capacity per lane) during a given signal phase when
concurrent signal phasing is provided or by summing the critical (V /C's) opposing flow ratios (highest
combination of opposing movements, for example, opposing left turn V/C plus opposing through
movement V /C) ICU is calculated supply as follows
ICU = VIC +Loss /Cycle
VIC = sum of critical movement volume /capacity ratios (critical east -west and critical
north -south volume /capacity ratios)
Cycle = cycle length in seconds (typically 100 seconds)
Loss = total intersection loss time in seconds (typically 5 seconds)
For this method, the loss time for a default cycle of 100 seconds is the loss percent that is added to the
critical volume /capacity total at an intersection For example, the ICU would be 0 84 for a V/C of 0 79
and a loss time of 5 seconds (loss time percent of 0 05 for the default 100 second cycle length) Finally,
the grading system that describes the an intersections performance in handling traffic flow is the
intersection level of service (LOS) The LOS is directly related to certain gradations of intersection V /C,
with LOS "A" being 0 60 or less, LOS "B" being between 0 61 and 0 70, LOS "C" being between 0 71
and 0 80, LOS "D" being between 0 81 and 0 90, and LOS "E" being between 0 91 and 1 00 LOS "F"
is a V/C that exceeds 1 00
The efficiency of traffic operations at an intersection is measured in terms of Level of Service (LOS)
Level of service is a description of traffic performance at intersections The level of service concept is a
measure of average operating conditions at intersections during an hour It is based on average vehicle
delay measurements and /or volume -to- capacity ratio Levels of service range from A to F, with A
representing excellent (free -flow) conditions and F representing extreme congestion Based on the General
Plan, LOS A, B, C and D are considered acceptable operating conditions while LOS E and F are
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considered to be deficiencies on the arterial network Table 4 describes the level of service concept and
the operating conditions expected under each level of service for signalized intersections
Four of the 31 study intersections are not signalized, but instead are controlled by stop signs on some or
all approaches. Since they are stop sign controlled, those intersections operate differently than signalized
intersections and are analyzed using a different methodological approach Two study intersections (Center
St /Grand Ave and Main St /El Segundo Blvd ) are all -way stop sign controlled meaning all four
approaches are stop- controlled, while two study intersections (Douglas St /Utah Ave and Center St 1E1
Segundo Blvd ) are stop /uncontrolled meaning only the minor street approaches are stopped while the
major street approaches are uncontrolled The specific average vehicle delay ranges relating to level of
service for all -way stop controlled locations are as follows
UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTION
LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERPRETATION
Level of Service
Average Vehicle Delay at All -Way
Stop Controlled Intersection
A
< 5 seconds
B
> 5 and < 10 seconds
C
> 10 and 20 seconds
D
> 20 and s 30 seconds
E
> 30 and s 45 seconds
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TABLE 4
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION
LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERPRETATION
Volume
Level of to
Service Description Capacity
Ratio
A Excellent operation All approaches to the intersection appear quite 0-60
open, turning movements are easily made, and nearly all drivers find
freedom of operation
B Very good operation Many drivers begin to feel somewhat restricted 61-70
within platoons of vehicles This represents stable flow An approach to
an intersection may occasionally be fully utilized and traffic queues start
to form
C Good operation Occasionally drivers may have to watt more than 60 71- 80
seconds, and back -ups may develop behind turning vehicles Most
drivers feel somewhat restricted
D Fair operation Cars are sometimes required to watt more than 60 81-90
seconds during short peaks There are no long - standing traffic queues
This level is typically associated with design practice for peak periods
E Poor operation Some long - standing vehicular queues develop on critical 91 -1 00
approaches to intersections Delays may be up to several minutes
F Forced flow Represents dammed conditions Backups form locations Over 1 00
downstream or on the cross street may restrict or prevent movement of
vehicles out of the intersection approach lanes, therefore, volumes
carried are not predictable Potential for stop and go type traffic flow
Source Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209. Transportation Research Board Washington, D C
1985 and Interim Materials on Highway Capacity, NCHRP Circular 212, 1982
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The results of the intersection analysts are summarized in Table 5 and presented graphically on Exhibit 8
The intersection analysts worksheets are included to the Technical Appendix Review of Table 5 and
Exhibit 8 shows that several intersections within the City currently operate at poor Levels of Service (LOS
E or F) The following intersections currently operate at LOS "E" or "F" with the corresponding peak
hour in parenthesis
(c) Aviation Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard (AM)
(d) Aviation Boulevard /135th Street (AM)
(e) Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue (AM, PM)
(f) Sepulveda Boulevard /Imperial Highway (AM, PM)
(g) Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue (AM, PM)
(h) Sepulveda Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard (AM, PM)
(i) Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue (AM, PM)
0) Main Street /Imperial Highway (AM)
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TABLES
SUMMARY OF EXISTING PEAK HOUR
INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION (ICU) ANALYSIS
Intersection
Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway
Aviation Boulevard/ 120th Street
Aviation Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard
Aviation Boulevard/ 135th Street
Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue
Douglas Street /Imperial Highway
Douglas Street /Mariposa Avenue
Douglas Street /El Segundo Boulevard
Douglas Street /Utah Avenue [1)
Douglas Street /Rosecrans Avenue
Nash Street/Imperial Highway
Nash Street/Maple Avenue
Nash Street /Mariposa Avenue
Nash Street /Grand Avenue
Nash Street /El Segundo Boulevard
Nash Street /Rosecrans Avenue
Continental Boulevard /Mariposa Avenue
Continental Boulevard /Grand Avenue
Continental Boulevard /El Segundo
Boulevard
20 Sepulveda Boulevard /Imperial Highway E 0 923 F 1 106
Notes
/1/ - Intersection has stop signs on one cross street - no VIC analysts possible
/21 - Intersection has stop signs on all approaches (all -way stop control)
General Notes
- Some inlersecteons are partially owned or wholly under control of otherlunsdictions (City and County of Los Angeles,
Caltrans. Manhattan Beach, etc ), but are included in analvms since they are un onant !Lafic control locations
AM Peak Hour
LOS
VJC
B
0 619
C
0 747
E
0 920
F
1 182
F
1242
A
0 404
A
0 282
B
0 634
B
[1)
B
0 667
C
0 714
A
0 282
A
0 349
A
0 328
C
0 707
A
0 453
A
0 519
A
0 375
B
0 651
PM Peak Hour
LOS
V/C
B
0 673
B
0 657
D
0 874
B
0 665
F
1220
A
0 593
A
0 343
B
0 648
A
[1)
C
0 716
A
0 363
A
0 183
A
0 340
A
0 341
B
0 651
A
0 587
A
0.327
A
0444
A
0 532
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TABLES
SUMMARY OF EXISTING PEAK HOUR
INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION (ICU) ANALYSIS
Intersection
21 Sepulveda Boulevard /Maple Avenue
22 Sepulveda Boulevard /Mariposa Avenue
23 Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue
24 Sepulveda Boulevard /E1 Segundo Boulevard
25 Sepulveda Boulevard /Hughes Way
26 Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue
27 California Street /Imperial Highway
28 Center Street /Grand Avenue [2)
29 Center Street/El Segundo Boulevard [1)
30 Main Street /Imperial Highway
31 Main Street /Mariposa Avenue
32 Main Street/Grand Avenue
33 Main Street /El Segundo Boulevard [2)
34 Vista Del Mar Boulevard /Grand Avenue
Notes
[1 ] - Intersection has stop signs on one cross street - no VIC analysis possible
[21 - Intersection has stop signs on all approaches {all -way stop control)
General Notes
- Some intersections are paritally owned or wholly under control of otherlurisdictions (City and County of Los Angeles
Caltrans Manhattan Reach eir 1 but are included in analvsu since thev are imanrtant traffic rnntrnl Incaunn.s
AM Peak Hour
LOS
V/C
C
075
B
06
F
1-13
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1,01
B
0 653
F
1 151
B
063
B
0 611
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CURRENT MASTER PLAN OF STREETS
The current El Segundo Master Plan of Streets was adopted in 1992 as part of the City's General Plan and
is shown on Exhibit 9 The City's Master Plan of Streets designates roadways as one of the five street
classifications according to function The five classifications are.
• Local Streets
• Collector Streets
• Secondary Arterials
• Major Arterials and
• Freeways
The current street classification standards for each of the non - freeway roads are shown on Exhibit 10 The
function and brief description of each classification is provided in the following paragraphs
FREEWAYS Freeways are controlled access, high speed roadways with grade- separated interchanges
intended to expedite movement between distant areas in a metropolitan community or region Planning,
design, construction, and maintenance of freeways in California are the responsibility of Caltrans As a
result, they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the City of El Segundo Nonetheless, the Century (I -105)
Freeway carries significant traffic volumes and plays an integral role in the City's roadway system, and
thus is included in the City's Master Plan of Streets
MAJOR ARTERIALS Major arterials function to connect traffic from collectors to the major freeway
system as well as to provide access to adjacent land uses They move large volumes of automobiles, trucks
and buses, and link the principal elements within the City to other adjacent regions These facilities
typically handle inter -city vehicular trips in the magnitude of 40,000 to 60,000 vehicles per day In the
majority of cases in El Segundo, curb parking is prohibited during peak periods Bicycle traffic would
travel with vehicular flow or be separated by a path behind the curb Raised medians to separate opposing
flows are typical and access control, (i e , driveways and minor intersecting streets) should be minimized
Separate left -tum lanes at major signalized intersections are required with double left -turn lanes often
provided Separate right -rum lanes, which also serve as bus loading areas, are provided at locations where
warranted by high turn volumes
SECONDARY ARTERIALS. Secondary arterials are similar to major arterials in function They
connect traffic from collectors to the major freeway system They move large volumes of automobiles,
trucks and buses, and link the principal elements within the City to other adjacent regions These streets
also handle intra -city trips in other adjacent regions These streets carry from 25,000 to 40,000 vehicles
per day Four to six though lanes are provided along with single or double left turn lanes at major
signalized intersections Curb parking is often prohibited during peak periods Bicycle traffic uses paths
behind the curb, separate bicycle lanes, or travel in the street with autos, trucks and buses
COLLECTOR STREETS. The collector street is intended to serve as intermediate route to handle traffic
between local streets and arterials In addition, collector streets provide access to abutting property
Collector streets are anticipated to carry traffic volumes between 15,000 to 25,000 vehicles per day and
serve important internal functions within the community. A collector street may have one or two through
lanes in each direction and curb parking is often provided The primary function of the collector is to
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"collect" vehicles from the local street system and transport them to the arterial system as efficiently as
possible
LOCAL STREETS. Local streets principally provide vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle access to
property abutting the public right -of -way Cross sections of local streets vary, depending on the abutting
land uses, parking requirements, street trees, and other considerations Where both sides of the street are
served equally in residential areas, the common right -of -way width for a local street is 60 feet with a 36-
foot pavement width
In multi - family areas, where there is significant parking demand throughout the day, a minimum of 40 feet
of pavement maybe required, to provide two moving lanes of traffic in addition to street parking on both
sides In commercial and industrial areas, a minimum pavement width of 40 feet is considered necessary
In industrial areas, consideration of the predominant type of trucking, and whether or not maneuvering of
trailers must be provided, may require a pavement width of 44 feet or more
BICYCLE ROUTES
Definitions
The following bicycle route definitions (recognized Statewide per Caltrans Standards) are identified in the
current Circulation Element, and are presented for informational purposes
Bicycle Route - A bicycle way designated within a public right -of -way. The purpose of the bike
route is primarily that of transportation, allowing the bicyclist to travel from one point in the City
to another A "shared bicycle route" is a street identified as a bicycle facility by BIKE ROUTE
signing only No special markings on the pavement are provided Per Caltrans standards, these
routes are referred to as Class III
Bicycle Lane - A bicycle facility where a portion of the paved area is [narked as a lane for use of
bicycles It is identified by BIKE LANE signing, pavement marking and lane line markings
Usually, special ordinances are necessary to legally define the exclusive use of bicycle traffic and
to exclude mopeds and infringement by motor vehicles Per Caltrans standards, these routes are
referred to as Class 11
Bicycle Path - This facility is a special path for exclusive use of bicycles which is completely
separated from the motor vehicle traffic by space or a physical barrier Per Caltrans standards,
these routes are referred to as Class I
Exisnne Bicycle Route System
The existing system of bicycle facilities in El Segundo currently is limited to bicycle paths (Class I) along
Imperial Highway, along the beach (Los Angeles County) and portions of Grand Avenue approaching the
beach Exhibit I1 illustrates existing and planned bicycle routes in the City
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation consists of fixed bus routes, demand responsive transit and light rail
Existme Public FLd Bus Routes
The current transit service in El Segundo is provided by fixed bus routes operated by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA), Torrance Transit system, Santa Monica Municipal Bus Line,
Municipal Area Express and Westchester Shuttle system and a Dial -a -Ride operation conducted by the City
of El Segundo A description of each line that operates in or around the City is provided below and transit
routes are shown graphically in Exhibit 1l
Metro Bus Line 120 - LAX City Bus Center - Imperial Highway - Impenal/Wilmington Station
Line 120 operates from the Imperial /Wilmington Metro Station to the Los Angeles International Airport
with service to Harbor Transuway /I -105 Station, Los Angeles Southwest College and Hawthorne /1 -105
Station Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway
Headway during the peak period is 20 minutes Saturday service operates every 29 minutes
Metro Bus Line 124 - El Segundo Boulevard - Santa Fe Avenue
Line 124 operates from Compton to El Segundo with service to Compton Metro Station, Martin Luther
King Junior Transit Station, Imperial /Wilmington Metro Station, Martin Luther King Hospital and El
Segundo /Nash Metro Station Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along El Segundo Boulevard,
Continental Boulevard, Holly Avenue, Richmond Street and Main Street Headway during the peak period
is one hour Saturday service operates every hour
Metro Bus Line 125 - Rosecrans Avenue
Line 125 operates from La Mirada to El Segundo with service to I -605 1I -105 Metro Station, Martin Luther
King Junior Transit Center, Compton Metro Station and Douglas /Rosecrans Metro Station Within the
City of El Segundo, it runs along Rosecrans Avenue, Vista Del Mar, Grand Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive,
El Segundo Boulevard and Main Street Headway during the peak period is 20 minutes Saturday service
operates every 20 minutes
Metro Bus Line 220 - Robertson Boulevard - Culver Boulevard - LAX Ciry Bus Center
Line 220 operates from West Hollywood to Los Angeles International Airport with service to Fisherman's
Village, Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital and Beverly Center Within the City of El Segundo, it runs
along Imperial Highway Headway during the peak period is one hour Saturday service operates every
hour
Metro Bus Line 225 and 226 - LAX City Bus Center - Aviation - Palos Verdes - San Pedro
Line 225 and 226 operate from the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro to the LAX City Bus Center
Within El Segundo it runs along Aviation Boulevard, El Segundo Boulevard, Continental Boulevard, Maple
Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard Headway during the peak period is one hour Saturday service
operates every hour
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Metro Bus Line 232 - Long Beach - Anaheim Street - Pacific Coast Highway - Sepulveda Boulevard - LAX
City Bus Center
Line 232 operates from Long Beach to El Segundo with service to Long Beach Plaza, Los Angeles Harbor
College, Manhattan Village, El Segundo /Nash Metro Station and Los Angeles International Airport City
Bus Center Within the City of El Segundo, It runs along Sepulveda Boulevard, Mariposa Avenue, Nash
Street and Grand Avenue Headway during the peak period is 31 minutes Saturday service operates every
hour
Metro Bus Line 439 - Redondo Beach - LAX City Bus Center - Patsaouras Transit Plaza /Union Station
Express
Line 439 operates from Redondo Beach to Downtown Los Angeles with service to Redondo Beach Pier,
Manhattan Beach Pier, Los Angeles International Airport City Bus Center, Aviation/I -105 Metro Station,
Fox Hills Mall Transit Center, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and West Los Angeles Transit Center
Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Vista Del Mar, Grand Avenue, Main Street, California Street,
Imperial Avenue and Imperial Highway Headway during the peak period is 30 minutes Saturday service
operates every hour
Metro Bus Line 626 - Manposa Station Shuttle
Line 626 operates within El Segundo with service to Mariposa /Nash Metro Station, Xerox Center,
International Center and Sepulveda Place It runs along Nash Street, Grand Avenue, Continental
Boulevard, El Segundo Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Highway Headway during the peak
period is 12 minutes No Saturday service is provided for Line 626
Metro Bus Line 627 - El Segundo Station Shuttle
Line 627 operates within El Segundo with service to El Segundo /Nash Metro Station and Xerox Center
It runs along El Segundo Boulevard, Aviation Boulevard, Alaska Avenue, Douglas Street, Continental
Boulevard and Grand Avenue Headway during the peak period is 15 minutes No Saturday service is
provided for Line 627
Metro Bus Line 628 - Douglas Station Shuttle
Line 628 operates within El Segundo and Manhattan Beach with service to Douglas Metro Station,
Radisson Plaza Hotel and Manhattan Village Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Douglas Street,
Park Place and Apollo Street Headway during the peak period is 12 minutes No Saturday service is
provided for Line 628
Torrance Transit Route 8 - Hawthorne Boulevard - LAX Terminal
Route 8 operates from Torrance to Los Angeles International Airport with service to Del Amo Fashion
Center, South Bay Gallerta, El Segundo /Nash Metro Station and City Bus Center Within the City of El
Segundo, It tuns along Aviation Boulevard, Alaska Avenue, Douglas Street, Nash Street, Imperial
Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard. Headway during the peak period is 30 minutes Saturday service
operates every 30 minutes
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Santa Monica Bus Route 3 - Lincoln Boulevard - Montana
Route 3 operates from Santa Monica to El Segundo with service to University of California Los Angeles,
West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital, 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica City Hall, Daniel Freeman
Memorial Hospital, City Bus Center and Imperial /Aviation Metro Station Within the City of El Segundo.
it runs along Imperial Highway and Aviation Boulevard Headway during the peak hour is 10 minutes
Saturday service operates every 20 minute
MAX Routes 2 and 3
MAX Route 2 and provides transit service to the El Segundo Employment Center
Route 2 operates from the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Torrance while Route 3 operates from San Pedro
and Torrance
Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial -a -Ride
In El Segundo, the City provides one fourteen- passenger van that operates on a "Dial -a -Ride" basis in
response to specific demand This service has been in operation since 1975 Residents phone for
appointments and a door -to -door response time of approximately 10 minutes is provided
The service is currently funded by Proposition A Funds Dial -a -ride service is free to El Segundo residents
and only operates within the City limits The van operates Mondays to Fridays from 9 00 AM to 3 00 PM
and Saturdays from 10 00 AM to 3 00 PM
Ridership levels have stabilized over the years to approximately 38 passengers per day (approximately
12,000 passengers per year)
The predominant users of this service are senior citizens, accounting for approximately 80% of the trips
Rail Rapid Transit
The completion of the 2 9 mile Green Line Extension running from the Century Freeway south through
El Segundo provides access to the regional rail rapid transit system via rail stations at various locations in
El Segundo The following stations provide access to the Green Line-
• Douglas /Rosecrans Station
• El Segundo /Nash Station
• Mariposa /Nash Station
• Aviation/I -105 Freeway Station
Connecting bus and shuttle service are available at the stations as well as some park and ride facilities
Summer Beach Shuttle
The City of El Segundo Department of Parks and Recreation operates a summer beach shuttle service
during the months of June through September The purpose of the shuttle service is to provide a
transportation system for the public that serves El Segundo and Manhattan Beach beaches during the
summer months The program is available to all citizens of El Segundo with priority to young people who
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have limited transportation options Passenger pick -ups are at the following locations. Recreation and
Parks south parking lot at Eucalyptus, in front of Center Street School, dust west of Imperial Avenue School
and at Richmond Street School There are no pick -ups or drop -offs at any other location Operating hours
are from 10:00 AM to 4 00 PM, 7 days a week
Green Line Shuttles (MTA)
The following MTA shuttles serve the Green Line stations within El Segundo
• Westchester Shuttle (Line 625) - serves Aviation/1 -105 Metro Station
• Mariposa Station Shuttle (Line 626) - serves Mariposa /Nash Metro Station
• El Segundo Station Shuttle (Line 627) - serves El Segundo /Nash Metro Station
• Douglas Station Shuttle (Line 628) - serves Douglas /Rosecrans Metro Station
TRUCK ROUTES
The El Segundo Municipal Code officially authorizes the City Council, by resolution, to designate truck
routes on streets where vehicles in excess of three tons may travel Existing truck routes are provided with
appropriate sign posting to guide truck traffic through the City These routes are shown in Exhibit 12
FREIGHT RAILROAD FACILITIES
The City of El Segundo has several railroad lines that are actively used for freight transport Most
prominently located in the southeast portion of the City are the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railroad and the Southern Pacific Railroad These rail lines do not provide public transportation service
There are twenty -one at -grade crossings of railroad lines with arterial roadways within the City of El
Segundo The crossing of freight trains occasionally disrupt vehicular traffic in the City's streets This
contributes to the existing delay and congestion in the vicinity of the crossings
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
The pedestrian is an integral part of the circulation system and requires appropriate attention in the
Circulation Element The sidewalk is an area of refuge that represents a convenient and safe route for
pedestrian transport The relatively high percentage of elderly residential population in El Segundo,
coupled with mid -day walkers for shopping trips and dogging, necessitate the establishment of a pedestrian
circulation system that will support and encourage walking as a mode of transportation
The El Segundo Municipal Code Section on "Street and Sidewalks" does not address the issue of sidewalk
design nor the policies for sidewalk implementation The City Department of Public Works, however, has
prepared Standard Plans and Specifications for the installation of sidewalks The primary criteria is
minimum width of sidewalk on new installation which is standard at 4 feet for residential streets
Sidewalks in commercial areas should be a minimum of 8 feet wide The only exception is the case where
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the distance from face of curb to property line is 5 feet The sidewalk minimum requirement then becomes
4 feet, 6 inches
Implementation of sidewalks is mandatory with all new improvements in the City Existing locations that
do not have sidewalks can only require implementation on an assessment district basis; i e , petition from
the homeowners with City installation and cost of the sidewalk distributed to each homeowner on the basis
of their street frontage
The City has pursued sidewalk installation on the basis of the 1911 Act This Act allows installation of a
sidewalk by an agency in all blocks where over 50 percent of the block has existing sidewalk Protest from
the citizens can be made to nullify installation under this Act with the final decision resting with the City
Council The City of El Segundo in the past has used this Act to install sidewalks to "close the gaps" in
many of the residential areas
It is necessary to keep the sidewalk area free of obstructions to allow for the free flow of pedestrians
When there is a need to place certain obstructions, i e , traffic signal poles, they should be designed to
present the least interference to pedestrians In the areas of new planned development, the separation of
pedestrians from autos must be considered Utilizing pedestrian overpasses between buildings is one
method of accomplishing this The removal of the pedestrian from at -grade crossings significantly
improves signal timing conditions, thus improving traffic flows
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SECTION 2 - FUTURE TRAVEL FORECASTS
In order to plan for the future travel conditions in E1 Segundo, traffic forecasts were developed for
anticipated growth under the City's Land Use Plan as presented in the General Plan Land Use Element
The traffic forecasts incorporated the type and density of future land uses within the City, the location and
potential interaction of various land use types, as well as the characteristics and capacity of each of the
City's roadways The following types of development activity in the City have been considered
Approved Protects - Those projects which have already received discretionary approval.
Approved projects are summarized in the table below
Vacant Parcels - Potential development of all vacant parcels has been assessed assuming
appropriate zoning categories and floor - area -ratios
Recyclable Parcels - Parcels which currently have buildings but which are likely to be
recycled within the tune frame of the Circulation Element have been assessed
MAJOR APPROVED AND ACTIVE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN
CIRCULATION ELEMENT TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Project
Address
Proposed Use
Size
Office Building
2301 Rosecrans Ave
Office
290, 096 SF
Xerox Phase IV
1951 -1961 El Segundo Blvd
Office
Hotel
255,242 SF
350 Rooms
Continental Grand
400 & 444 Continental Blvd
Office
233,500 SF
Mattel
445 & 475 Continental Blvd
Research &
Development
300,000 SF
Kizinan
1415 E Grand Ave
Townhome
28 Units
Grand Avenue
Corp Center
155 -555 N Nash St
Offices
Hotel
Recreation
463,000 SF
312 Rooms
135,000 SF
Mint- Storage
N!W corner Aviation
Blvd. /Rosecrans Ave
Mim- Storage
350 Units
Mini-Storage
401 Aviation Blvd
Mini -Biota a
708 Units
The approved projects would generate approximately 2,567 new AM peak hour and 2,565 new PM peak
hour trips They would account for approximately 30 to 40 percent of all added trips to and from the City
Total buildout to maximum allowed densities of all vacant and recyclable parcels in the City is not likely
within the 10 -year horizon of the Circulation Element Therefore, City planning staff have estimated the
likely "market" bmldout throughout the City Based on historic trends and patterns, it is assumed that 20
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percent (2 percent annually) of total potential butldout will occur within the horizon of the Circulation
Element Table 6 illustrates growth projections that have been assumed for purposes of the future traffic
forecasts As indicated, there is the potential for development of 12.5 million square feet on the vacant
and recyclable parcels, with 2.5 million or 20 percent occurring within the 10 -year tune horizon of the
Circulation Element.
Trip generation rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers were applied to the forecast land use
growth to determine the estimated future increase in trip generation to and from vacant and recyclable
parcels in the City As shown in the table, the greatest number of new trips would occur due to
development in the Urban Mixed Use -North (MU -N) zone, which accounts for approximately 40 to 50
percent of all new trips, followed by development in the Corporate Office (CO) and General Commercial
(C -3 zones) The traffic forecasts indicate that development will add approximately 7,300 new AM peak
hour, 9,800 new PM peak hour and 98,000 daily trips to the City's roadway system
In addition, projected traffic using the City's streets that would be generated by land use changes outside
the City was incorporated into the analysts of butldout traffic conditions In particular, the anticipated
effects of LAX growth on City roadways is incorporated into the analysts That assumed growth includes
700 PM peak trips on Sepulveda, 400 PM peak trips on Aviation and 100 PM peak trips added on El
Segundo Boulevard due to the growth of LAX
PROJECTED TRAFFIC VOLUMES ON EL SEGUNDO ARTERIAL ROADWAYS
The forecast future added PM peak hour traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit 14 for each of the City's
arterial roadways The forecast traffic added to each traffic analysts zone is shown in Exhibits 15 and 16
As indicated by the illustrations, the greatest traffic volume increases are forecast to occur in the area
between Douglas Street and Continental Boulevard north of Grand Avenue, and also between Nash Street
and Aviation Boulevard south of Imperial Highway Streets with the highest anticipated traffic volume
increases include Aviation Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Nash Street, Douglas Street, Imperial
Highway and El Segundo Boulevard These streets are expected to experience significant increases in
traffic as well as degradation in level of service due to the large concentration of development and new
tnpmaking which will occur adjacent to them
Table 7 below summarizes the results of the future traffic forecasts compared to existing conditions Table
8 presents the complete level of service analysts results
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TABLE 6
FORECAST LAND USE GROWTH TRIP GENERATION IN EL SEGUNDO
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Estimated New Trips
Total Potential
(20 Percent Total
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1 66 million Sf
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2,565
Active Projects
office / R &D /
office / R &D /
other, 662 hotel
other, 662 hotel
rooms, 1058
rooms, 1058
storage [nuts,
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C -RS - Downtown Commercial M -1 - Light Industrial
C -3 - General Commercial M -2 - Heavy Industrial
CO - Corporate Office MM - Medium Manufacturing
MU - Urban Mixed Use SB - Small Business
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TABLE 7
NUMBER OF INTERSECTIONS AT EACH LEVEL OF SERVICE
The future conditions traffic forecast indicates that 11 study intersections are forecast to operate at LOS
E/F during the AM peak hour and 1l LOS E/F study intersections during the PM peak hour Compared
to the existing conditions traffic forecast, the future added traffic will result in 3 more LOS E/F locations
during the AM peak hour and result to 6 more LOS E/F locations during the PM peak hour The results
of the future conditions analysts are shown graphically in Exhibit 17
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
LOS
F
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LOS
D
LOS
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E/F during the AM peak hour and 1l LOS E/F study intersections during the PM peak hour Compared
to the existing conditions traffic forecast, the future added traffic will result in 3 more LOS E/F locations
during the AM peak hour and result to 6 more LOS E/F locations during the PM peak hour The results
of the future conditions analysts are shown graphically in Exhibit 17
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EXISTING AND FUTURE INTERSECTION OPERATING CONDITIONS
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AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
LOS
V/C
LOS
V/C
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V/C
LOS
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Aviation Boulevard / Imperial Highway
B
0 619
B
0 673
C
0 743
F
1 374
Aviation Boulevard / 120th Street
C
0 747
B
0 657
C
0 746
C
0 704
Aviation Boulevard / El Segundo Boulevard
E
0 920
D
0 874
F
1 582
F
1 538
Aviation Boulevard / 135th Street
F
1 182
B
0 665
F
1 315
D
0 857
Aviation Boulevard / Rosecrans Avenue
F
1,242
F
1 220
F
1 439
F
1 318
Douglas Street / Imperial Highwav
A
0 404
A
0 593
B
0 652
F
1 240
Douglas Street / Mariposa Avenue
A
0 282
A
0 343
A
0 551
C
0 777
Douglas Street / El Segundo Boulevard
B
0 634
B
0 648
C
0 797
E
0 961
Douglas Street / Utah Avenue [11
B
1
A
1
C
11
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Douglas Street / Rosecrans Avenue
B
0 667
C
0 716
C
0 790
C
0 787
Nash Street / Imperial Highway
C
0 714
A
0 363
F
1 115
B
0 665
Nash Street / Maple Avenue
A
0 282
A
0 183
A
0 477
A
0 349
Nash Street / Mariposa Avenue
A
0 349
A
0 340
C
0 781
C
0 750
Nash Street / Grand Avenue
A
0 328
A
0 341
A
0 589
B
0 630
Nash Street / El Segundo Boulevard
C
0 707
B
0 651
E
0 942
F
1 061
Nash Street / Rosecrans Avenue
A
0 453
A
0 587
A
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B
0 670
Continental Boulevard / Mart osa Avenue
A
0 519
A
0 327
B
0 661
A
0 397
Continental Boulevard / Grand Avenue
A
0 375
A
0 444
A
0 512
A
0 588
Continental Boulevard / El Segundo Boulevard
B
0 651
A
0 532
E
0 905
C
0 709
Sepulveda Boulevard / Imperial Highway
E
0 923
F
1 106
1 F
1 100
F
1 536
Sepulveda Boulevard / Maple Avenue
C
0 753
B
0 699
D
0 838
D
0 873
Sepulveda Boulevard / Mariposa Avenue
B
0 694
C
0 736
D
0 833
D
0 888
Sepulveda Boulevard / Grand Avenue
F
1 138
F
1 076
F
1 071
F
1 1 520
Sepulveda Boulevard / EI Segundo Boulevard
F
1 014
F
1 054
E
0 999
F
1 155
Sepulveda Boulevard / Hughes Way
B
0 653
C
0 787
C
0 750
C
0 740
Sepulveda Boulevard / Rosecrans Avenue
F
1 151
F
1 127
F
1 031
F
1 205
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EXISTING AND FUTURE INTERSECTION OPERATING CONDITIONS
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Intersection
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
LOS
V/C
LOS
V/C
LOS
V/C
LOS
I V/C
California Street / Imperial Highway
B
0 635
A
0 551
B
0 640
A
0 557
Center Street / Grand Avenue 2
B
0 611
B
0 664
B
0 636
B
0 549
Center Street / El Segundo Boulevard 1
C
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Main Street / Imperial Highway
E
0 902
D
0 849
E
0 917
D
0 861
Main Street / Mariposa Avenue
B
0 646
B
0 698
B
0 648
C
0 700
Main Street / Grand Avenue
A
0 443
A
0 519
A
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A
0 523
Main Street / El Segundo Boulevard [21
A
0 368
B
0788
A
0 410
B
0 764
Vista Del Mar Boulevard /Grand Avenue
D
0 828
B
0 611
D
0 830
B
0 613
Notes
1) Intersection has stop signs on one cross street - no VIC analysis possible
2) F Intersection has stop signs on all approaches (all -way stop control)
General notes
- Level of Service estimates based on traffic counts conducted in 1998
- Some intersections are partially or wholly under the control of other /unsdictions (City and
County of Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Caltrans, etc ), but are included in analysis since
they are important traffic control locations
Bold and shade indicate Level of Service E or F intersection conditions
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The following locations are forecast to change from LOS D or better to LOS E or F as a result of the
anticipated traffic growth. These are the new "impacted" intersections to be addressed along with locations
which are already operating at LOS E or F
New Forecast LOS F during either AM or PM peak
• Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway (PM)
• Douglas Street /Imperial Highway (PM)
• Nash Street/Imperial Highway (AM)
• Nash Street /El Segundo Boulevard (AM, PM)
New Forecast LOS E during either AM or PM peak
Douglas Street /El Segundo Boulevard (PM)
Center Street /El Segundo Boulevard (PM)
Continental Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard (AM)
PLANNED /FUNDED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
A series of roadway improvements are planned, funded or currently under construction The traffic model
forecasts have included these roadway improvements since they will be completed prior to buildout of the
Land Use Element These roadway tmprovements are illustrated in Exhibit 18 and listed below
Widening of Aviation Boulevard - Rosecrans Avenue to Imperial Highway The project cost within
El Segundo City limits is $4 6 million ($3 9 million of MTA and federal grants have been allocated
for this work) The scope of work involves adding one lane in each direction The project is
scheduled to be completed by 3rd quarter 2000 The following intersections will benefit from this
project
• Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound
and southbound movements, resulting in dual lefts, 3 through and one right turn only lane for
both movements
• Aviation Boulevard /120th Street - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound and
southbound movements, resulting in one left and 3 through lanes for both movements
•
Aviation Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard - Add one through lane in each direction for
northbound and southbound movements, resulting in one left, 3 through and one right turn only
lane for the southbound movement, one left and 3 through lanes for the northbound movement
• Aviation Boulevard /135th Street - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound and
southbound movements, resulting in one left and 3 through lanes for both movements
• Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue Improvements - The intersection improvements are being
implemented by City of Hawthorne The proposed intersection lane configurations will be as
follows
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• Dual lefts, three through lanes and one exclusive right lane in the northbound movement
• Dual lefts, four through lanes and one exclusive right lane in the southbound movement.
• Dual lefts, three through lanes and one through -right lane combination in the eastbound
movement
• Dual lefts, three through lanes and one through -right lane combination in the westbound
movement
Widening of Sepulveda Boulevard - Rosecrans to Grand Avenue. The City's share of project cost
per City- Caltrans agreement is $870,000 Caltrans implementation is scheduled to start by August
1999, and be completed by mid -2000 The proposed Caltrans improvements are as follows
• Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue - Add one left turn lane southbound, resulting in dual left
turns and 4 through lanes southbound Installation of protected left turn phase for the eastbound
left rum movement
• Sepulveda Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard - Add of one left turn lane on the northbound and
southbound direction, resulting in dual left turns, four through and one right turn only lane
southbound, dual left turns and 4 through lanes northbound Add one through /left lane eastbound
resulting in one left, one through -left, 2 through and one right turn only lane eastbound
• Sepulveda Boulevard /Hughes Way - Add of one left turn lane northbound, resulting in dual left
turns, four through and one right rum only lane northbound Add one through and one right turn
only lane southbound resulting in dual left turns, four through and one right turn only lane
southbound
• Sepulveda Boulevard Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue - Add one left turn lane on all approaches
resulting in dual left turns on all approaches Add one through lane northbound and one
exclusive right rum lane for the southbound, eastbound and westbound approaches The resulting
configuration after improvements follows
- Northbound movement - dual left, four through and one right turn only lane
- Southbound movement - dual left three through and one right turn only lane
- Eastbound movement - dual left three through and one right turn only lane
- Westbound movement - dual left two through and one right turn only lane
Construct left turn pocket for northbound Continental Boulevard at Grand Avenue - This
improvement will result in one left and three through lanes for the northbound movement Estimated
project cost is $65,000 It is scheduled for completion by mid -2001
Douglas Street Extension from Park Place to Alaska Avenue - $2,000,000 of the total $12 9 million
cost is recoverable from new development The remaining costs are covered by other funding
sources It is schedule for completion by mid -2002
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Master Plan of Streets
The current Master Plan of Streets (adopted in 1992) was developed to serve the future traffic needs based
upon the anticipated level of development in the General Plan To determine the form of that network,
it was necessary to consider the existing street alignments, constraints in the City, and the potential for new
routes
The current Master Plan of Streets has designated a preferred number of traffic lanes to support buildout
of the General Plan land use element That master plan has been re- evaluated to determine if it will
adequately handle forecast future traffic volumes The traffic model has been run assuming full
implementation of the current master plan of streets
The current master plan of streets, if implemented, would result in the mitigation of several forecast level
of service E or F conditions Even with the master plan fully implemented, however, several intersection
deficiencies would still occur due to local growth and increases in regional traffic Intersection deficiencies
that would remain with the master plan fully built are described in the next section of the report
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SECTION 3 - FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Section 2 presents the summary of future roadway and intersection operating conditions given the
anticipated development in the City and to the area surrounding the City It has been determined that
several deficiencies remain with the current Master Plan of Streets assumed to be built Table 9 displays
intersection deficiencies with the buildout of the current Master Plan of Streets This section discusses
recommended modifications to the Master Plan of Streets as well as potential additional roadway system
improvements to consider in order to maintain adequate service levels in the future Recommendations
regarding other related issues such as truck routes, bicycle routes and alternative transportation modes are
also included in this section
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BEYOND THE MASTER PLAN OF STREETS
The analysts presented in Section 2 demonstrates that several intersections are forecast to experience
congestion and level of service E or F conditions even with the completion of the Master Plan of Streets
Therefore, in addition to the designated street system in the Master Plan, further transportation system
enhancements are warranted to maintain adequate service levels Those improvements to the transportation
system are described below
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Nearly every , jurisdiction in southern California has experienced roadway congestion problems that cannot
be solved simply by adding roadway capacity This is for several reasons including the lack of right -of-
way to accomplish various widening projects as well as the envirormental impacts associated with major
roadway enhancements As an alternative and supplemental improvement, many local agencies are
implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems projects using advanced computer and communication
technologies The ITS projects that are being implemented provide improved traveler information, manage
the flow of traffic, and utilize existing transportation systems more efficiently
The goals of ITS are to reduce travel times, provide more reliable travel tunes, improve safety, reduce
delay and reduce congestion The high concentration of employment in the northeast quadrant of El
Segundo makes it area that is perfectly suited for application of advanced technology to accomplish the
goals of ITS This is because of the high density of employment, the large number of peak hour trips,
the potentially high growth rate and the constraints on physical improvements Examples of ITS system
components include a centralized computer transportation management center, advanced transportation
monitoring systems such as closed circuit TV (CCTV), transit traveler information, dynamic information
displays at activity centers, bus priority treatment, real -time traffic management, coordination of local
circulators, corporate Intranet information and other elements In other jurisdictions, these types of
improvements have resulted in significant savings in vehicle and motorist delay, significant travel time
reductions and significant environmental benefits all without mayor roadway widening or reconstruction
projects Recent deployment of ITS technologies has occurred throughout Los Angeles (ATSAC and other
systems), Orange County (SMART STREETS), the South Bay, Santa Monica and many other agencies
Due to its many benefits and cost effectiveness, ITS could be considered as an integral part of the future
transportation system of El Segundo
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Intersection Capacity Enhancements
To address remaining deficiencies, the following intersection capacity enhancements are
warranted in addition to the full implementation of the Master Plan of Streets In some
cases these improvements are not currently feasible due to right -of -way constraints and will
require long term planning to obtain necessary right -of -way to construct the needed
improvement
• Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway -Additional capacity in the eastbound direction is warranted
to accommodate future forecast I -105 freeway - oriented travel demand during the PM peak period
• Aviation Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard - An exclusive right turn lane in the eastbound direction
with right turn overlap phasing Dual left turn lanes in the northbound direction
• Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue - Exclusive right turn lanes in the east and westbound
directions plus right turn overlap phasing-
Douglas Street /Imperial Highway - Additional northbound right turn capacity and additional
east /west capacity to accommodate freeway- oriented traffic
• Nash Street /I -105 off - ramp /Imperial Highway - Additional southbound capacity coming off of the
freeway off -ramp, especially in the southbound to westbound direction
• Nash Street /Mariposa Avenue - Exclusive southbound right turn lane, dual left turn lanes in the
eastbound direction
• Sepulveda Boulevard - A series of intersections along Sepulveda Boulevard are forecast to remain
at level of service E or F in one or both peak hours even after implementation of the Master Plan
of Streets In nearly every case, the primary capacity constraint is lack of adequate north south
roadway capacity This problem is due not only to growth within the City, but also to a large
extent by through traffic oriented to the LAX Master Plan growth impacts as well as regional
through traffic The LAX Master Plan EIR should be reviewed to determine the improvements
designated for this major access route to and from the airport The City must work with Caltrans
and the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports to develop a comprehensive regionally
oriented improvement program for Sepulveda Boulevard as well as the mayor intersections along
Sepulveda Boulevard
NASH /DOUGLAS ONE -WAY COUPLET VERSUS TWO -WAY TRAFFIC FLOW
Nash and Douglas Streets currently operate as one -way streets from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial
Highway The change to one -way operation was completed in response to the opening of the I -105
Freeway and concerns associated with freeway access and related congestion In 1996 when the streets
were converted from two -way to one -way the construction cost was $612,000 (not including design and
engineering) and the conversion took 9 - 12 months to complete after approval Since the conversion to
one -way operation there have been concerns related to the circuitous travel paths created for some
businesses As part of the Circulation Element update, a technical traffic analysts of traffic operating
conditions under both one -way and two -way configurations has been conducted Exhibits 16 and 17
(included in Section 2) clearly indicate that the largest growth in traffic due to development activity is
projected to occur in the vicinity of the Nash /Douglas one -way couplet
One -way couplet systems generally operate more efficiently than two -way streets due to the efficient
operations experienced at signalized intersections With one -way streets, there are fewer "conflicting"
traffic movements at intersections Therefore, the amount of green signal time can be fully utilized by the
traffic flowing in the single direction, With two -way streets, some of the green time is typically used for
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left turn movements. Speeds are often also higher along the mid -block segments of one -way streets due
to the fact that there are fewer mid -block conflicts between turning vehicles and through traffic. Overall,
conversion to one -way operations is considered where there is the need to most efficiently utilize the
available roadway operations.
Conversely, one -way operations present a trade -off in terms of direct and convenient access to properties
One -way streets create the need for more circuitous traffic circulation for certain land parcels since there
is access from only one direction In the case of parcels in El Segundo, access to and from the freeway
is more circuitous for certain businesses For example, businesses with access on Nash Street currently
must go south first even if the destination is the I -105 freeway ramps to the north Some retail businesses
that rely on pass -by traffic may also view one -way circulation as detrimental to business operations due to
higher speeds and access lunited to only one direction
The traffic analysts prepared for the Circulation Element has included the following
Analysts of existing traffic operation conditions with one -way and also two -way traffic flow using
pre and post one -way conversion traffic counts
Analysts of future traffic operating conditions with one -way and two -way traffic
The future year analysts results are summarized in Exhibits 19 and 20 to terms of one -way and two -way
intersection levels of service The analysts results indicate the following
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Given current traffic volumes, conversion back to two -way traffic flow would be expected to
worsen traffic operating conditions at several intersections and the overall impact is expected to
significantly worsen overall traffic flow on Nash and Douglas Street (given current conditions)
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significantly worsen traffic operating conditions in the employment center area In particular, the
intersections of Nash Street/Imperial Highway, Nash Street/Maple Avenue, Nash Street /Grand
Avenue, Nash Street /El Segundo Boulevard, Douglas Street /Imperial Highway, and Douglas
Street /El Segundo Boulevard are all expected to operate at poor level of service E or F with the
two -way configuration
In summary, based on anticipated growth to traffic to the vicinity of the one -way couplet system as well
as forecast intersection service levels with and without one -way operations, it is recommended that the City
maintain the one -way couplet system to provide the most efficient roadway system to the vicinity of the
high growth area of the City
UNCONSTRUCTED MASTER PLAN STREETS
There are a number of streets on the City's current Master Plan of Streets that are unconstructed In order
to predict the operational conditions of the unconstructed Master Plan streets, the future Land Use Element
buildout traffic conditions were forecasted for each street segment The results of the future traffic
analysts provide information regarding the need for those streets to the future Each street segment has
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been considered individually in terms of the necessity to keep it in the Master Plan or the feasibility of
deleting it from the Master Plan.
The evaluation process included the measurement of volume -to- capacity (V /C) changes in the vicinity of
each individual street segment extension That is, would the extension significantly improve or worsen
traffic operating conditions in the vicinity, or would there be negligible change) Typically, a 0 02 change
in VIC at intersections at Level of Service E/F is considered significant For evaluation purposes, the 0 02
VIC threshold for LOS E/F intersections was applied to each street segment extension Compared to future
baseline conditions, an increase in VIC of 0 02 or greater (at LOS E/F locations) is considered a significant
worsening of intersection operating conditions and conversely, a decrease in VIC of 0 02 or greater (at
LOS E/F locations) is considered a significant improvement in intersection operating conditions Changes
to LOS A, B, C or D locations are not considered significant The results of the analysis for each potential
street extension are described below
Mariposa Avenue - The current Master Plan of Streets includes the extension of Mariposa Avenue from
Douglas Street to Sepulveda Boulevard at 120th Street Based on significant traffic growth in the vicinity
of Mariposa Avenue between Continental Boulevard and Douglas Street, it is recommended that Mariposa
Avenue be maintained in the Master Plan This will help to relieve congestion at several adjacent
intersections as well as simplify future circulation patterns on the one -way couplet system This extension
would also maintain a half -mile arterial grid system as is typical in most urban areas
The future traffic forecast with the Mariposa Avenue extension indicates that sLx LOS E/F intersections
would experience volume -to- capacity (VIC) improvement by 0.02 or more while one location would
experience VIC degradation of 0 20 or more Table 11 summarizes the future intersection level of service
forecast Exhibit 21 shows the change in intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension
Overall, the extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions
Grand Avenue - The current Master Plan of Streets includes the extension of Grand Avenue from Duley
Road to the east to Aviation Boulevard Based on significant traffic growth in the vicinity of Grand Avenue
between Continental Boulevard and Douglas Street, is recommended that Grand Avenue be maintained in
the Master Plan at a minimum to Douglas Street This will help to relieve congestion at the intersections
of Nash/El Segundo and Douglas /E1 Segundo as well as simplify future circulation patters on the one -way
couplet system If right -of -way can be obtained, the extension to Aviation Boulevard would also be
desirable
The future traffic forecast with the Grand Avenue extension indicates that six LOS E/F intersections would
experience volume -to- capacity (VIC) improvement by 0 02 or more while one location would experience
VIC degradation of 0 20 or more Table 12 summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast
Exhibit 22 shows the change to intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Overall,
the extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions
Hughes Way - The current Master Plan of Streets includes the connection of Hughes Way between its
current terminus and Utah Avenue This connection would not serve anticipated new traffic growth, but
would instead serve as a parallel route for east /west traffic to relieve congestion on El Segundo Boulevard
and Rosecrans Avenue
The future traffic forecast with the Hughes Way extension indicates that one LOS E/F intersection
(Aviation Boulevard /Utah Avenue) would experience VIC degradation of 0 20 or more Table 13
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summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast. Exhibit 23 shows the change in intersection
level of service as a result of the proposed extension Given currently forecast land use patterns, this
extension is less critical as it does not serve anticipated land uses or provide direct relief to adjacent
intersections. It does however, provide for half -mile spacing of arterial roadways. It is important to
recognize, however, that if in the future the redevelopment of the Chevron Refinery were to occur, this
would require re- analysis of the segment and may result in the need for a connection of Hughes Way
Lairport Street - The current Master Plan of Street includes the connection of Lairport Street from Maple
Avenue to Selby Street This connection would serve though traffic volumes from the area south of Maple
Avenue, however, little growth is forecast in the area between Maple Avenue and Imperial Highway This
link would connect Lairport Street to Imperial Highway relatively close to the intersection with Sepulveda
Boulevard Freeway access would be enhanced by this connection
The future traffic forecast with the Lairport extension indicates that five LOS E/F intersections would
experience volume -to- capacity (V /C) improvement by 0 02 or more while one location (Sepulveda
Boulevard /Imperial Highway) would experience V/C degradation of 0 20 or more Table 14 summarizes
the future intersection level of service forecast Exhibit 24 shows the change in intersection level of service
as a result of the proposed extension Overall, this extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating
conditions and it is recommended that the connection be maintained in the Master Plan
Nash Street - The current Master Plan of Streets includes connection of Nash Street from Rosecrans
Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard Given that there is little traffic growth anticipated along the proposed
new section of Nash Street, as well as the recommendation of the Douglas Street extension, the proposed
segment of Nash Street is considered less critical than the Douglas Street connection In the future, should
the proposed land uses change and more growth be anticipated along the proposed portion of Nash Street,
this connection may be more critical It would serve as a parallel route to relieve through traffic on
Sepulveda and Aviation Boulevards
The future traffic forecast with the Nash Street extension indicates that four LOS E/F intersections would
experience volume- to-capacity (V /C) improvement by 0 02 or more No location would experience V/C
degradation of 0 20 or more Table 15 summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast
Exhibit 25 shows the change in intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Overall,
this extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions and it is recommended that the
connection be maintained in the Master Plan
Douglas Street - The current Master Plan of Streets includes connection of Douglas Street from its current
terminus through to existing Douglas Street near Park Place (for connection through to Rosecrans Avenue)
Given the significant forecast congestion on both Sepulveda Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, as well
as the forecast increase in trips along Douglas Street north of Rosecrans Avenue, this connection is
warranted and it is recommended that it remain in the Master Plan The future traffic model forecasts
included the Douglas Street extension improvements as an assumed baseline condition since it is anticipated
to be completed prior to buildout of the Land Use Element
In summary, the following recommendations are made regarding priority of the unconstructed segments
in the current Master Plan of Streets
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High onortty to maintain in the Master Plan•
• Mariposa Avenue between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard
• Grand Avenue between Duley Road and Aviation Boulevard
• Douglas Street from Alaska Avenue to Park Place (connection through to Rosecrans Avenue)
• Lairport Street between Maple Avenue and Selby Street
Moderate priority to maintain in the Master Plan
• Nash Street between El Segundo Boulevard to Rosecrans Avenue
Lower priority to maintain in the Master Plan
• Hughes Way between current terminus and Utah Avenue
It must be noted that the analysts relates to traffic impacts and benefits only and does not reflect
considerations such as cost, availability of right -of -way or other environmental issues Table 10
summarizes the results of the individual street segment analysis
TABLE 10
UNCONSTRUCTED MASTER PLAN OF STREETS ANALYSIS SUMMARY
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MAIN STREETMOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
The downtown Main Street corridor is undergoing detailed analysis a part of a Specific Planning Study
The Circulation Element is supporting that effort by analyzing various development scenarios and roadway
configurations for Main Street The analysis includes alternative development scenarios The roadway
analysis includes Main Street assumed as a two lane facility (one lane in each direction) or a three lane
facility (one lane in each direction plus a center two -way left turn lane) In conjunction with this analysis
is the potential conversion of Main Street from a designated secondary arterial to a designated collector
street
Main Street Roadway Alternative Configuration Analysis
In conjunction with the Specific Planning Study for the downtown Main Street corridor, two roadway
alternatives for Main Street have been analyzed using future General Plan Buildout conditions The
roadway analysts includes Main Street assumed as a two lane facility (one lane to each direction) or a three
lane facility (one lane to each direction plus a center two -way left turn lane) Exhibit 26 illustrates the
alternative roadway configurations The results of the Main Street roadway alternative analysts are
presented below
Two lane facility - This roadway alternative would result in the degradation of intersection level of service
at the following intersections
Main Street /Mariposa Avenue - from LOS B to LOS E during the AM peak hour and from LOS
C to LOS F during the PM hour
Main Street /Grand Avenue - from LOS A to B during the AM peak hour and from LOS A to D
during the PM peak hour
Table 16 and Exhibit 27 shows results of the two -lane Main Street facility analysis
Three lane facility - This roadway alternative would not significantly change the traffic operations or
degrade future General Plan Buildout intersection levels of service along Main Street Therefore, no
intersections would be significantly impacted with the proposed three lane facility configuration (assuming
General Plan level of growth)
In summary, a two lane facility would significantly affect traffic flow and is not recommended, however,
a three lane facility is expected to adequately handle anticipated traffic volumes Table 17 and Exhibit 28
shows results of the three -lane Main Street facility analysts
Proposed Downgrading of Main Street Classification from Secondary Arterial to Collector Street
The City's secondary arterial standard includes a roadway which is 78 to 100 feet curb -to -curb within an
88 to 120 foot right -of -way Downgrade to collector status would change the designation of Main Street
to 44 feet curb -to -curb with 64 feet of right -of -way A secondary arterial has 4 to 6 lanes and a center
median A collector street has 2 to 4 lanes with no median Main Street from Grand Avenue to El
Segundo Boulevard currently carries 4 lanes of traffic and is 56 feet wide curb -to -curb Downgrading
Main Street from Grand Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard would technically make the cross - section
inconsistent with the City's standard for collector streets (i a Main Street is already wider than the
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collector street standard) From an operational perspective, the section of Main Street to question carries
only 6,700 vehicles per day, which is consistent with collector street standards
In summary, given planned growth in the downtown district, reclassification of Main Street from Grand
Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard would be appropriate, however, a new classification such as "commercial
collector" with a 56 foot section curb -to -curb would be necessary This conclusion would require re-
evaluation in conjunction with the Downtown Specific Plan, which may result in higher growth and the
need for more roadway capacity
FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CHEVRON REFINERY
The current land uses and activities on the Chevron Refinery site are expected to remain throughout the
life of this General Plan and Circulation Element However, potential redevelopment of this site would
have a significant impact on all aspects of the City, including circulation Redevelopment of the Chevron
site would require re- evaluation and possibly an update of the General Plan and require re- evaluation of
the Circulation Element The potential redevelopment of this site may require significant roadway system
improvements beyond those identified in the Master Plan of Streets All future roadways within the
Chevron site should be planned and constructed consistently with the City's Master Plan of Streets to
ensure system continuity and use of appropriate standards
TRUCK ROUTES
The residents and businesses of El Segundo rely heavily on trucks for the efficient movement of goods in
an economical and safe manner For this reason, the truck route system within and through the City is an
important aspect of the Circulation Element The El Segundo Municipal Code officially authorizes the City
Council, by resolution, to designate truck routes on streets where vehicles in excess of three tons may
travel Existing truck routes are provided with appropriate sign posting to guide truck traffic through the
City These routes were shown in Exhibit 13, Section 2 of this report
No changes to the Master Plan of Truck Routes are proposed except those that would be affected by
potential changes to the Master Plan of Streets Future truck routes in the Master Plan include Nash and
Douglas Streets between El Segundo Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue The deletion of either of those
connections from the Master Plan of Streets would, of course, also result in the deletion of the truck routes
Per the recommendations noted above, neither connection is recommended for deletion from the Master
Plan at this time, therefore, they should also remain on the Master Plan of Truck Routes
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There are presently narrow streets and alleys within some of the industrial areas of the City that serve as
impediments to truck operation Current land uses and future development require truck access in many
of these areas The City needs to work toward widening the streets and alleys, eliminating the impediments
for truck operation from the City's street system In addition, the City should work toward implementing
the appropriate policies listed later in the Circulation Element in order to minimize the truck access
impediments wherever street widening is not feasible
BICYCLE FACILITIES
For many years, roadway facilities have been built exclusively to meet the needs of the motorized vehicle,
resulting in street geometrics, lane widths, and intersections that have not been designed for bicyclist
concerns Bicycle safety is jeopardized due to bike /auto and bike /pedestrian confrontation on the street,
and the lack of space given to bicycle movement Conflicts between bicycles and pedestrians at
intersections and on sidewalks results in the need to separate these three modes, wherever possible, to
provide a safer and more efficient operational environment for each No changes are proposed to the
current Bicycle Master Plan as presented in Exhibit 11, Section 1
TRAFFIC CONTROL
The City experiences traffic intrusion into residential neighborhoods as a result of many factors including
arterial congestion (creating traffic by- passes), high student populations at schools, adjacent commercial
activities and other reasons As these problems occur, they cause impacts on local residential streets such
as speeding and excessive traffic volumes In many cases, the impact is an "environmental impact" on the
residential street While the street has the total capacity for more traffic, the "environmental capacity" is
exceeded based on the residential character of the adjoining land uses Speeds and volume are perceived
to be too high and disrupt the character of the street
When such impacts occur, it is necessary to address problems on a case -by -case basis, including the
affected residents in the process To accomplish this, a "Neighborhood Traffic Control Program" is
proposed as part of the Circulation Element update Details of a Neighborhood Traffic Control process
are outlined below It should be noted that a program for neighborhood traffic control could require
significant staff resources outside consultant costs and capital expenditures, depending on the extent of the
program This will require review and prioritization compared to other roadway infrastructure needs
Overall Objective
The overall objective of the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program is to improve the livability of
neighborhood streets by mitigating the impacts of vehicular traffic on residential neighborhoods Specific
impacts to be addressed by the Program include high non -local cut - through traffic volumes, high speeds,
truck traffic intrusion, demonstrated accident history and other related problems
Process Overview
The Neighborhood Traffic Control Program process will ensure that every neighborhood with demonstrated
problems and overall community support (determined via petitions) has equal access to neighborhood traffic
control measures The program depends upon citizen involvement and may vary from year to year based
upon funding available for neighborhood traffic control The process includes the nine following steps
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Step 1 - Identify Candidate Streets /Neighborhoods
Step 2 - Preliminary Screening and Evaluation
Step 3 - Survey /Petition Affected Persons
Step 4 - Engineering Analysis
Step 5 - Neighborhood Meetings
Step 6 - Prioritization and Funding Assessment
Step 7 - Develop Demonstration Project
Step 8 - Determination of Permanent Project
Step 9 - Monitoring
The process and individual steps are explained to more detail below See the flow chart attached to this
report for a geographical summary of the process
Goals /Policies of Neighborhood Traffic Control Program
Goals /Policies of the Program include the following
• Reduce demonstrated accident patterns on local streets where feasible
• Eliminate or discourage non -local cut - through traffic on local residential streets,
Focus such traffic on the arterial roadway system
• Reduce traffic speeds on residential streets with demonstrated problems to levels
consistent with other non - impacted local streets in the City
• Limit shifting traffic intrusion or speeding problems from one residential street to
another
• Ensure citizen participation throughout the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program
process, obtaining the input of affected residents, business owners and non - resident
property owners regularly
• Minimize impacts on emergency vehicle response tunes due to implementation of
neighborhood traffic control measures
Program steps are detailed below
Step 1 - Identify Candidate Streets /neighborhoods
Residential neighborhood traffic control improvements (for either one street or a larger neighborhood) shall
be considered for local or collector residential streets, as classified in the City's General Plan Circulation
Element, based on one of the following actions
After receipt of written requests from one or more residents, business owners or non-
resident property owners of the affected neighborhood, or City Council
Traffic problems identified by City staff
Written requests and /or public workshop comments
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Step 2 - Preliminary Screening and Evaluation
The Public Works Department will review requests to determine whether or not they should be handled
as part of the normal traffic engineering function of the City, or if they qualify for consideration under the
Neighborhood Traffic Control Program The following initial criteria will be used to assess requests
Is the street in question classified as a local or collector street9 If not, is the
neighborhood predominantly residential in character9
Are requests related to speeding, high traffic volumes, accidents, cut - through traffic,
truck traffic or other related impacts on a residential or collector street or district9
If it is determined that the requests fall under the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program, then Step 3 is
initiated If not, the request shall be followed up as appropriate by the Public Works Department as pan
of the Department's normal function, including coordination with Police Department and Traffic
Committee as needed
Step 3 - Surveylpetition of Neighborhood
Following the preliminary screening and evaluation, a survey /petition will be circulated to the affected
persons to ascertain whether or not others agree that there is a problem The persons receiving the
survey /petition will include all households, businesses and non - resident property owners that have frontage
on the project street segment(s) or in the neighborhood and could potentially be impacted by the
improvement(s) The purpose of the survey is to establish the level of support among affected persons to
proceed with a more detailed analysts and potentially a project A study will be carried forward if the
following level of support is received
At least 60% of responses must indicate that they feel there is a problem which
warrants a study and consideration for neighborhood traffic control
Step 4 begins if positive survey responses equal or exceed 60%
Step 4 - Engineering Analysts by Public Works Department
The Public Work Department will undertake an engineering study of streets or neighborhoods with
qualifying petitions The study will include at a minimum the following actions
Review by Police and Fire Departments This review will determine if the specific
streets in question are critical police or fire response routes If so, Public Works will
work with Police and Fire to ensure that measures are not installed which significantly
impact response tunes
Traffic data collection to include (as appropriate based on identified problem) one or
more of the following
determine the area affected and then conduct field investigation to note traffic
operating conditions, geometric conditions (roadway width, pavement
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condition, parking availability, type and location of existing traffic control
devices, etc)
- traffic volume counts (24 hour broken down into 15 -minute increments and
aggregated hour -by -hour)
- radar or machine -based speed surveys
- truck volume counts
- pedestrian counts
- accident investigation (review of accidents over prior two year period)
- other investigations deemed appropriate by the Public Works Director
Based on this investigation, the Public Works Director will make a preliminary determination of the need
for specific traffic control measures The traffic control measures may include one or more of the
following
• neighborhood speed watch program
• selective police enforcement /radar trailer
• chokers (curb bulbs)
• speed humps
• traffic circles
• diverters (full or partial)
• one -way streets
• cul -de -sacs
• truck restrictions
• school crossing guards
• other measures based on specific conditions
Using the criteria listed in Table 18 (Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Criteria) and applying
recognized traffic engineering standards, the Public Works Director will recommend the use of one or
more neighborhood traffic control measures where they are appropriate In determining the types and
location of measures, estimates of potential secondary impacts (e g , diversion to other streets) will be made
where feasible
Step 5 - Neighborhood Meeting(s)
One or more neighborhood meetings will be conducted as required for purposes of notifying local
residents, business owners and non - resident property owners of the results of the technical analysis,
findings and preliminary recommendations Based on the results of the public meetings, the preliminary
recommendations will be carried forward, amended or deleted consistent with adopted guidelines
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Step 6 - Prioritization and Funding Assessment
The problems in the neighborhood will be assessed using a point-based criteria system, Points will be
assigned for every problem exceeding established thresholds The score will then be compared to the
scores received for problems in other areas and the neighborhood /street will be ranked for implementation
based on priority order
Projects will be implemented as funding becomes available, with the top ranked projects receiving funding
first The overall list of projects will be re- evaluated every two years Projects remaining on the list for
three years without obtaining enough priority for funding will be dropped
Step 7 - Develop and Install Test Projects on Temporary Basis
Once funding becomes available, temporary test projects will be designed by the Public Works Department
for the neighborhoods /streets at the top of the priority list The test project(s) will be implemented with
temporary materials and will remain in place for approximately six months to one year depending on the
types of improvements (if significant citizen complaints warrant, the time period could be reduced to less
than six months) The project will be evaluated during the test period to determine if it addresses the
identified problems and is consistent with Neighborhood Traffic Control Program goals The Public Works
Director shall conduct follow -up studies as necessary to evaluate effectiveness of individual measures
Such analysts may include, but not necessarily be limited to, ADT traffic counts and radar speed surveys
on affected streets and parallel streets
Step 8 - Determination of Permanent Project
If the temporary test project shows that the traffic control program has sufficiently addressed the targeted
traffic problem(s) and there have not been significant citizen complaints nor excessive diversion of the
problem to another residential street, the traffic control measures shall be made permanent as funding
becomes available If it is determined that the measures will be installed on a permanent basis, the list of
affected residents, business owners and non - resident property owners will be notified via (could use
meeting, mailing, public notices, or a combination)
If it is found that the measures do not achieve the intended goals of reducing speeds, cut through traffic
or other identified problems, the Public Works Department will review other potential measures and
recommend either elimination of all measures at the location or test installation of different neighborhood
control measures If additional or different measures are recommended, the street will be re- evaluated and
added back on to the city -wide priority list if appropriate
Step 9 - Monitoring
The City will conduct periodic monitoring as necessary to determine if the project continues to meet the
goals of the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program This monitoring will be conducted at the discretion
of the Public Works Director based on available funding, staffing levels and resident comments If
monitoring shows that the measures fad to achieve the intended goals of reducing speeds, cut through
traffic or other identified problems, the measures may be removed
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SECTION 4 - GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Circulation goals, objectives, and policies are presented as part of the Circulation Element for the City of
El Segundo to guide policy makers and City staff in the planning and provision of the City's circulation
system The goals, objectives, and policies were developed through consideration of existing circulation
issues, projected circulation needs associated with the Land Use Element, growth outside of the City, and
the interests of the residents and businesses of E1 Segundo Each of the goals identifies the general
direction for the City's circulation system The objectives outline more specific circulation guidelines for
the City's decision makers and staff to work toward The implementation policies are recommended
actions or policies that will assist the City in achieving the identified goals and objectives
GOAL Cl: Provision for a Safe, Convenient, and Cost Effective Circulation System
Provide a safe, convenient, and cost - effective circulation system to serve the present and future
circulation needs of the El Segundo community.
Objective CI -1
Provide a roadway system that accommodates the City's existing and projected land use and circulation
needs
Policy C1 -1.1
Develop city unde t-Rffil MOdef fOr Ft"FuSeS Of eVaiti2tting pn�jeet related mid external ftftffi� 11nP2t1t3 011
the E3tty cuetfiattvn system
Maintain and update citywide traffic model as needed for purposes of evaluating project- related and
external traffic impacts on the City circulation system
Policy C1 -1.2
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Pursue implementation of all Circulation Element policies such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded
and maintained at acceptable levels of service
Policy C1 -1.3
Provide adequate roadway capacity on all Circulation Plan roadways
Policy C1 -1.4
Construct missing roadway links to complete the roadway system designated in the Circulation Element
as warranted by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or " F "
Policy C1 -1.5
Upgrade roadways to full Circulation Element standards as designated in the General Plan as warranted
by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or " F "
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Policy C1 -1.6
Provide adequate intersection capacity to the extent possible on Mayor, Secondary, and Collector Arterials
to prevent diversion of through traffic into local residential streets
Policy C1 -1.7
Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access to the major regional
transportation facilities
Policy C1 -1.8
Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access for emergency
vehicles
Policy C1 -1.9
Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Plan and link with existing
roadways within the City such that efficient operation of the circulation system is maintained at an
operating Level of Service of "D" or better
Policy C1 -1.10
Ensure that the transition from any Master Plan roadway to a second Master Plan roadway at a higher
classification operates safely and efficiently, incorporating the appropriate intersection configuration and
any turn lanes that are necessary
Policy C1 -1.11
6onvert Nash Street and Douglas Street frorn two way roadway opelati011 tO 2 vile Mty UOUVIO fluln 0
Segundo Bottlevard to finpenni Highway, mempaiating, prove. tiansition fturn une way to two tvay traffic
Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program, to ensure the availability of data needed to identify
circulation problems and to evaluate potential unprovements.
Policy C1 -1.12
Require a full evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with proposed new developments prior to
project approval Further, require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior to, or in
conjunction with, project development Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project
developer
Policy C1 -1.13
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Address Main Street circulation issues as part of the Downtown Specific Plan to address Main Street
circulation impacts
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Policy C1 -1.14
Pursue and protect adequate right -of -way to accommodate future circulation system improvements
Policy C1 -1.15
Encourage the widening of substandard streets and alleys to meet City standards wherever feasible
Policy C1 -1.16
Encourage the mdening, of st2bstandard streets and afleys to meet eity standard. volte,eve, fettsible
Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adequate vehicular traffic movements
on streets and through intersections by means of synchronized signalization
Policy C1 -1.17
Future developments should be reviewed to ensure uniformity of street naming and avoidance of name
duplication or name inconsistencies on a continuous link
Policy el tA9
hlottitot the impacts of the 1105 Fteewva� ost local HI Sertn2d* sheets. if it is deterumsed that
ft ee" ay traffic is mdng local str eets like E3alifbt nia Ski e-t as the eity, evaluate
potential nilitatiors.
Objective C1 -2
Provide a circulation system consistent with current and future engineering standards to ensure the safety
of the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo
Policy C1 -2.1
Develop and maintain a circulation system which shall include a functional hierarchy and classification
system of arterial highways that will correlate capacity and service function to specific road design and land
use requirements
Objective CI -3
Ensure that the City's Master Plan Truck Route System efficiently serves the shipping needs of the
commercial and industrial land uses in El Segundo while balancing potential conflicts with residential and
recreational land uses throughout the City
Policy C1 -3.1
Ensure that the City's designated truck routes provide efficient access to and from the I -105 Freeway
Policy C1 -3.2
Ensure that the development review process incorporates consideration of off - street commercial loading
requirements for all new projects
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Policy C1 -3.3
All new construction on streets or corridors that are designated truck routes should have a Traffic Index
calculation as stated by the State Department of Transportation in order to provide a roadway structural
section that will accommodate the projected truck volumes and weights
Policy 0-3.4
Prohibit parking within the public right -of -way on either side of most two -way alleys Parking on one side
of a one -way alley could be allowed if the alley width is a minimum of 19 feet
Policy C1 -3.5
Ensure that the trucks from the cargo facility north of Imperial Highway at Main Street stay on the City
truck route system and do not travel along Main Street
GOAL C2: Provisions for Alternative Modes of Transportation
Provide a circulation system that incorporates alternatives to the single- occupant vehicle, to create
a balance among travel modes based on travel needs, costs, social values, user acceptance, and air
quality considerations.
Objective C2 -1
Provide a pedestrian circulation system to support and encourage walking as a safe and convenient travel
mode within the City's circulation system
Policy C2 -1.1
Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and
attract mtermodal transit/ walking trips
Policy C2 -1.2
Develop a citywide system of pedestrian walkways, alleviating the conflict between pedestrians, autos, and
bicyclists throughout the City
Policy C2 -1.3
Encourage new developments in the City to participate in the development of the citywide system of
pedestrian walkways and require participation funded by the project developer where appropriate
Policy C2 -1.4
Ensure the installation of sidewalks on all future arterial widening or new construction projects, to establish
a continuous and convenient link for pedestrians
Policy C2 -1.5
Encourage the continued use of the 1911 Act to provide missing sidewalk sections where applicable in
residential and commercial areas
Policy C2 -1.6
Encourage shopping areas to design their facilities for ease of pedestrian access
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Policy C2 -1.7
Closely monitor design practices to ensure a clear pedestrian walking area by mmmiizmg obstructions,
especially in the vicinity of intersections
Objective C2 -2
Provide a bikeway system throughout the City to support and encourage the use of the bicycle as a safe and
convenient travel mode within the City's circulation system
Policy C2 -2.1
Implement the recommendations on the Bicycle Master Plan contained in the Circulation Element, as the
availability arises, i e , through development, private grants, signing of shared routes
Policy C2 -2.2
Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide
shower and clothes change facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination
Policy C2 -2.3
Develop off - street bicycle paths in corridors where appropriate throughout the City
Policy C2 -2.4
Encourage the use of bicycles for trips to and from elementary and high schools in the area as well as
parks, libraries, and other public facilities
Policy C2 -2.5
Continue coordination of bicycle route planning and implementation with adlacentlurisdictions and regional
agencies
Policy C2 -2.6
Encourage design of new streets with the potential for Class I or Class 11 bicycle routes that separate the
automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian to the maximum extent feasible
Policy C2 -2.7
Ensure that when Hillcrest Street is closed to allow emergency vehicular access only, that the link in the
Master Plan of Bicycle Routes is maintained, via the Hillcrest Street right -of -way or any appropriate
alternative route
Policy C2 -2.8
Evaluate bikeway system links with the Green Line rail stations and improve access wherever feasible
Objective C2 -3
Ensure the provision of a safe and efficient transit system that will offer the residents, workers, and visitors
of El Segundo a viable alternative to the automobile
Policy C2-3.1
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Lines, the El Seganda Eiriployers Association (ESE-it), Mid Fr'Vate bastriesses to expand and nzipimc the
Work closely with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( LACMTA), Torrance
Municipal Bus Lines, the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA), and private businesses to expand
and improve the public transit service within and adjacent to the City
Policy C2 -3.2
Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all related elements of City planning
Policy C2 -3.3
Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and
attract mtermodal transit/ walking trips
Policy C2 -3.4
Evaluate and implement feeder bus service through the City where appropriate Feeder bus service could
potentially take commuters from the fixed transit services (rail and bus) in the eastern portion of the City
to the industrial and commercial areas to the west In addition, midday shuttling of workers east of
Sepulveda Boulevard to the Downtown retail area should also be considered
Policy C2 -3.5
Pursue potential Proposition A and Proposition C funds for bus transit shelters, signing, advertising, and
bus turnouts to encourage bus ridership
Policy C2 -3.6
Continue the Dial -a -Ride operation and City subsidy to serve all residents of El Segundo, especially the
elderly and handicapped
Policy C2 -3.7
Explore the feasibility of using excess government right -of -way, purchased property, or land use
arrangements for multiple use of existing facilities, in order to establish or construct park- and -ride services
of benefit to El Segundo residents and employees
Policy C2 -3.8
Encourage the implementation of park- and -ride facilities proximate to the I-405 and 1 -105 Freeways for
shuttle service into El Segundo
Policy C2 -3.9
Investigate all LACMTA programs which may be beneficial to the City
Policy C2 -3.10
Encourage the LACMTA to provide bike storage facilities at the Green Line rail stations
Objective C24
Ensure the use of Transportation System Management (TSM) measures throughout the City, to ensure that
the City's circulation system is as efficient and cost effective as possible
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Policy C24.1
Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program to ensure the availability of data needed to identify
necessary operational improvements to the roadway system
Policy C24.2
Continue to increase operational efficiencies of the transportation system by implementing all appropriate
Transportation System Management (TSM) measures, including but not limited to improving design
standards, upgrading and coordination of traffic control devices, controlling on- street parking, and using
sophisticated electronic control methods to supervise the flow of traffic
Objective C2 -5
Ensure the use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures throughout the City, where
appropriate, to discourage the single- occupant vehicle, particularly during the peak hours In addition,
ensure that any developments that are approved based on 7DM plans incorporate monitoring and
enforcement of TDM targets as pan of those plans
Policy C2 -5.1
Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policies are considered during the evaluation of
new developments within the City, including but not limited to ridesharmg, carpooling and vanpoolmg,
flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car /vanpool preferential parking
Policy C2 -5.2
Coordinate activities with neighboring jurisdictions and the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA) to
optimize the effectiveness of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities
Policy C2 -5.3
Encourage the provision of preferential parking for high occupancy vehicles wherever possible
GOAL C3: Development of Circulation Policies that are Consistent with other City Policies
Develop a balanced General Plan, coordinating the Circulation Element with all other Elements,
ensuring that the City's decision making and planning activities are consistent among all City
departments.
Objective C34
Ensure that potential circulation system impacts are considered when the City's decision makers and staff
are evaluating land use changes
Policy C3 -1.1
Require all new development to mitigate project- related impacts on the existing and future circulation
system such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels of service
through implementation of all applicable Circulation Element policies Mitigation measures shall be
provided by or paid for by the project developer
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Policy 0-1.2
Encourage development projects that effectively integrate major transportation facilities with land use
planning and the surrounding environment These ,joint uses will obtain economic and aesthetic benefits
of coordinated design, achieve land conservation in space -short urban areas of El Segundo, and maintain
neighborhood continuity in built -up areas affected by future major transportation routes
Policy C3 -1.3
Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all related elements of City planning
Policy C3 -1.4
Planning principles and Circulation Element goals, objectives, and policies should apply consistently to all
land uses in the City
Policy C3 -1.5
Require a full evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with proposed new developments prior to
project approval Further, require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior to, or in
conjunction with, project development Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project
developer
Policy C3 -1.6
The City shall require submittal and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for all
projects within the Urban Mixed -Use area, and shall encourage a TMP for all projects within the northeast
quadrant
Policy C3 -1.7
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Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access for new development projects through the
development review process
Policy C3 -1.8
Ensure that the driveway stacking distance for multi -family housing is evaluated during the development
review process
Objective C3 -2
Ensure the consideration of the impacts of land use decisions on the City's parking situation
Policy C3 -2.1
Ensure the provision of sufficient on -site parking in all new development
Policy C3 -2.2
Ensure that the City's parking codes and zoning ordinances are kept up -to -date
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GOAL C4: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional Regulations
Ensure that the City of El Segundo remains in compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional
regulations, remains consistent with the plans of neighboring jurisdictions and thus remains eligible
for all potential transportation improvement programs.
Objective C4 -I
Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with State, County, and regional planning agencies responsible for
maintaining and implementing the Circulation Element to ensure an orderly and consistent development
of the entire South Bay region
Policy C4-1.1
The City will actively participate in various committees and other planning forums associated with County,
Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs
Policy C4-1.2
Ensure that the City remains in compliance with the County, Regional, and State Congestion Management
Programs (CMP) through the development of appropriate City programs and traffic impact analyses of new
projects impacting the CMP routes of Sepulveda Boulevard, the I -105 Freeway, and the I-405 Freeway
Policy C4-1.3
The City will investigate and evaluate the feasibility and merits of adding more routes that are impacted
by external traffic sources, to the County CMP highway system
Objective C4 -2
Ensure that the City's circulation system is consistent with those of neighboring junsdictions
Policy C4-2.1
Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Element, and link with
existing roadways in neighboring jurisdictions to allow efficient access into and out of the City
Policy C4 -2.2
Adjacent local agencies' plans should be carefully assessed to ensure compatibility across political
boundaries This does not imply that such compatibility is a requirement for adoption of the Circulation
Element
Policy C4-2.3
Monitor and incorporate planning and development of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into all
aspects of the City's planning
Policy C4-2.4
Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adequate vehicular traffic movements
on streets and through intersections by means of synchronized signalizauon
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Objective C4-3
Establish the City's short-term (S year) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the Circulation
Element and the entire General Plan, and ensure that the CIP incorporates adequate funding for the City's
circulation needs
Policy C4-3.1
Identify and evaluate potential revenue sources for financing circulation system development and
improvement projects
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
INTER - DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 11, 1998
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Bret B. Bernard, AICP, Director of Planning and Budding Safety 3
THROUGH: Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner ° 0
STAFF
PLANNERS: Paul Garry, Assistant Planner F°
Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner y ( f_;Ai
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA-454, General Plan Amendment 98-4
of Streets. Truck Routes. and Bicycle Routes Assumptions
Address: Citywide
Applicant: City of El Segundo
Background
At the direction of the City Council, Staff contracted with Meyer Mohaddes Associates
(MMA) on October 20,1998, to update the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan
Updating the Circulation Element is necessary in order to maintain consistency with State
and local congestion and transportation policies and planning practices.
One of the tasks involved in preparation of the Circulation Element update is forecasting
future traffic conditions. in order to forecast and plan for future transportation needs, a
baseline analysis of existing conditions will be performed then modified based on the
projected changes in traffic conditions. Traffic conditions are, in large part, affected by land
use patterns. As such, future land use patterns must be projected. In preparation of the
land use projections certain assumptions will be made
The purpose of this report is to inform the Planning Commission and the Economic
Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) of the methodology and assumptions Staff is
proposing to be used to forecast future land use patterns. Input, review and consent of the
Planning Commission and EDAC is requested The recommendations of the Planning
Commission and EDAC will then be forwarded to the City Council for its February 16, 1999
meeting
Recommendation
The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) accept input from
the EDAC, 2) review the assumptions presented herein, and 3) consent with, or provide
direction for modification to the assumptions and methodology.
Methodology and Assumptions
A baseline analysis to measure existing traffic conditions is in the process of being
prepared by MMA. Once the baseline analysis is completed, projected changes to traffic
conditions will be determined and the City's traffic consultant will recommend
improvements or modifications to the circulation systems.
The further into the future that projections are made the less accurate and reliable they
become. Staff and MMA believe that realistic projections, for the purposes of the
Circulation Element, can be made about 10 years out. Factors beyond the control of the
City, such as regional economic, population and real property development trends, will
influence the future land use activities within the City. Staff envisions a review of the
Circulation Element every five years.
Whenever possible, City Staff will utilize data already available Background studies
conducted in 1995, when the City prepared a Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Study, are a
source of data for the Circulation Element Update. Those studies include an inventory of
approved projects (not yet constructed), vacant or partially vacant buildings, recyclable
(underdeveloped) parcels and vacant land. The information gathered in 1995 will be
updated and used in the projection of potential future development and land uses for the
purpose of updating the Circulation Element.
When the Traff ic Impact Mitigation Fee Study was prepared, the City was divided into 28
geographic zones known as Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ's). The Zones were created
because the level of development was not anticipated to be consistent throughout the City
and the Zones allowed implementation of a flexible and equitable traffic impact fee
Analysis of the land uses for the Circulation Element Update are also broken down by TAZ
Details of how the various sources of data will be used and the assumptions that will be
made are discussed below
1. Major Approved and Active Projects List — All of the projects on the current list
of Major Approved and Active Projects will be incorporated into the land use
projections Traffic generation rates, based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineer's (ITE) Manual, the industry standard, will be used to determine the
amount of traffic to add to the baseline, or actual numbers from traffic studies will
be utilized if available. This methodology is consistent with State CEOA
requirements.
2. Vacant Land Survey — The vacant land survey prepared in 1995 will serve as the
basis for a new vacant land survey. Staff will review the list of vacant properties and
remove from the list any parcels which have been developed since 1995 and add
any buildings which have been demolished since 1995. For the purposes of
projecting future traffic volumes, MMA will apply the industry recognized standard
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of a two percent annual growth rate over the 10 -year term of the Circulation
Element. The two percent annual growth rate is the recognized standard used in
growth projections prepared by Los Angeles County for their Congestion
Management Program (CMP), by the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG), by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), in traffic
engineering analyses and typically in Environmental documents prepared in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. Vacant Buildings — Vacancy rates of commercial and industrial buildings greater
than four percent will be incorporated into the projections of future traffic volumes,
as 4% vacancy is generally considered to encompass turnover only Vacancy rate
data is available from local commercial and industrial real estate brokers The
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Study did include a number of vacant buildings, which
were anticipated to be occupied Currently, there is less than a 2 percent vacancy
rate for industrial space and an 8.28 percent vacancy rate for commercial office
space, and approximately a 1 % vacancy rate for retail space. Since vacancy rates
of four percent or less are generally accepted to be full occupancy as this
percentage encompasses standard turnover, Staff proposes to not include any
vacant industnal or retail buildings in the inventory and 4.28 percent vacancy will be
included for commercial office space.
4. Recyclable Buildings — In 1995 a list of potentially recyclable buildings was
prepared Recyclable buildings are buildings which are below the allowed FAR, are
near the end of their life span and are likely to be replaced. The list was developed
by first conducting a windshield survey of the commercial and industrial areas of the
City then by reviewing the County Assessor parcel data. Data regarding the parcel
size, structure size, and year built was obtained from the Assessor's rolls. Older
structures which appear to be in poor condition, are not compatible with the
surrounding development and the zoning district in which they are located, and
structures significantly under the maximum allowed FAR were considered to be
potentially recyclable. This 1995 information has been reviewed and updated for
use with the Circulation Element Update.
Also included in the recyclable buildings survey are buildings which the City Council
have targeted for economic development assistance (i a long- standing vacant high
rise office buildings mainly along Sepulveda Boulevard) These buildings are
included in the recyclable buildings survey even though they are above or near the
allowed FAR For the purposes of the Circulation Element update, it will be
assumed that 20 percent of the recyclable parcels will be being recycled in the next
10 years The two percent annual absorption rate is based on the same industry
standard growth rate discussed in the vacant land section above.
5. Smoky Hollow — Currently the average FAR in the Smoky Hollow district is 0 8.1.
Because the maximum FAR allowed (0.6:1) is less than currently exists, no increase
in traffic volumes are forecasted
6. Downtown El Segundo — The City is in the early stages of preparing a Specific
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Plan for the Downtown which will, among other things, potentially increase the
allowed FAR. Since the Circulation Element update is scheduled to be completed
before it is known whether or not the Specific Plan will allow greater FAR's, MMA
will include in its traffic analysis FAR alternatives for Downtown that will be analyzed
in the Circulation Element Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR). In addition
to FAR considerations, the Circulation Element Update will address the designation
of Main Street on the Master Plan of Streets. Currently, Main Street is designated
as a secondary arterial (north of Grand Avenue) and a four lane collector (south of
Grand Avenue). The possibility of downgrading Main Street within Downtown to a
2 or 3 lane collector will be analyzed
7. Residential — Staff has analyzed parcel data by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) Using
Assessor's data the number of lots and existing single - family and multi - family
housing units by Zoning district was calculated In the Single - Family Residential (R-
1) and Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zones there are more dwelling units then there
are lots. Therefore, no increase in traffic generation from property Zoned R -1 or R -2
is projected. In addition, Staff has also analyzed the Multi - Family Residential (R -3)
Zone and found that there are more existing units then would be permitted under
current zoning density limits Therefore, no net intensification of development in the
R -3 zone is projected either
8 Roadway Extensions — When the current Circulation Element was prepared in
1992, potential roadway extensions, which were included in the prior Circulation
Element, were also included in the Master Plan of Streets in order to help
alleviate traffic congestion Given the significant obstacles in the path of most of
the potential roadway extensions, such as railroads and existing development,
the City Council directed Staff and MMA to analyze the potential impacts of
eliminating roadway extensions identified in the current Circulation Element
Master Plan of Streets as listed below:
a) Nash Street between Park Place and El Segundo Boulevard,
b) Hughes Way between its current terminus and Utah Avenue;
C) Grand Avenue between Duley Road and Aviation Boulevard, and,
d) Manposa Avenue between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard.
9. Truck Route Master Plan — Along with evaluating roadway extensions, the
feasibility of the following Truck Routes should be evaluated, unless directed
otherwise:
a) the Nash Street extension (Nash Street between Park Place and El
Segundo Boulevard);
b) the Grand Avenue extension (Grand Avenue between Duley Road
and Aviation Boulevard); and,
c) Grand Avenue between Main Street and Sepulveda Boulevard.
10. Bicycle Master Plan — No changes are contemplated to the Bicycle Master Plan
11. One -Way Couplet — At the Council's direction, Staff will also evaluate the traffic
implications of eliminating the Nash - Douglas one -way couplet from the Circulation
Element. The couplet has been in operation for approximately one -year. However,
based on input from existing businesses and due to recent development in the area,
it has been suggested that these two streets would operate more efficiently as two -
way streets as originally constructed. The traffic improvements expected by the one -
way couplet do not appear to have been realized.
CONCLUSION:
Staff believes that the assumptions discussed above will produce realistic growth
projections and a complete evaluation to serve as a basis for updating the Circulation
Element
EXHIBITS
1. Traff ic Analysis Zone Map
2 Major Approved and Active Projects List and Map
3 Vacant Land Survey
4 Recyclable Buildings Survey
5. Master Plan of Streets
6 Master Plan of Truck Routes
7 Master Plan of Bicycle Routes
P epared by
aul Garry
As istant Planner
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Contract Planner
Reviewed by
Laurie B Jester
Senior Planner
Approved as to form by:
Chris Cheleden
Assistant City Attorney
Approved by
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Bret B BernarcrAICP
Director of Planning
and Building Safety
City of El Segundo; and,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS
See Public Works for Details
Sepulveda Boulevard
Widening between Rosecrans Avenue and Grand Avenue
Anticipated Construction Start: 4/98 (Undergrounding utilities)
6/99 (Widening)
Aviation Boulevard
Widening between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway
Anticipated Construction Start: 6/00
Aviation Boulevard & Rosecrans Avenue Intersection
Widening and improvements to intersection
Anticipated Construction Start: 6100
Douglas Street Extension
Connection of Douglas Street across or under railroad tracks near Apollo Street
Anticipated Completion. 6/00
Anticipated Completion 6/01
Anticipated Completion: 6/01
Status: City is pursuing extension of Douglas Street by construction of a grade separation structure
Study in 1999 (in 1998199 CIP request) and construction when funds are available
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS
See Public Works for Details
Sepulveda Boulevard
Widening between Rosecrans Avenue and Grand Avenue
Anticipated Construction Start: 4/98 (Undergrounding utilities)
6/99 (Widening)
Aviation Boulevard
Widening between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway
Anticipated Construction Start: 6/00
Aviation Boulevard & Rosecrans Avenue Intersection
Widening and improvements to intersection
Anticipated Construction Start: 6100
Douglas Street Extension
Connection of Douglas Street across or under railroad tracks near Apollo Street
Anticipated Completion. 6/00
Anticipated Completion 6/01
Anticipated Completion: 6/01
Status: City is pursuing extension of Douglas Street by construction of a grade separation structure
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 1e February 1999
Report from the Planning Commission and Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) on the proposed
methodology and assumptions for land use forecasting in the General Plan Circulation Element Update, including
evaluation of possible changes to the Master of Plans of Streets, Truck Routes, and Bicycle Routes. (Environmental
Assessment EA -454 and General Plan Amendment 99-4) Applicant: City of El Segundo.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Receive and File.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to City Council direction, on 11 February 1999, the Planning Commission and Economic Development
Advisory Committee (EDAC) conducted a joint Public Meeting to review the methodology and assumptions Staff is
proposing to use to forecast future land use patterns and evaluate modifications to the Master Plan of Streets, Truck
Route Master Plan and Bicycle Route Master Plan
DISCUSSION:
A complete description, analysis, and background information, is included in the accompanying Planning Commission
Staff Report and its attachments, which were previously distributed to the City Council on 05 February 1999, and, are
again included as an attachment to this Report.
(Continued on next page)
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments; 05 February 1999.
UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
Report of Planning CommissiordEDAC meeting of 11 February 1999.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ORIGINATED: Date: 05 February 199➢
Bret B. Bernard, AICPFirector f Planning and Budding Safety
..
Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works
REVIEWED BY: Date:
0 2 d L�
DISCUSSION:
Briefly, the Planning Commission and EDAC reviewed the following topics:
1 Major Approved and Active Projects list — Projects to be added to the baseline traffic counts.
2. Vacant Land Survey- Undeveloped land to be added to baseline traffic counts.
3. Vacant Buildings — Evaluabon of occupancy threshold for empty commercial and industrial buildings.
4. Recyclable Buildings- Analysis of underutilized buildings which might recycle for new development.
5 Smoky Hollow- Analysis of current buildout in Specific Plan Area
6 Downtown El Segundo- Discussion of implication of Downtown Specific Plan on density and roadway
designations.
7. Residential Property- Analysis of development potential in Residential Zones
8 Roadway Extensions — Evaluation of possible removal of planned roadway extensions from Master Plan of
Streets.
9 Truck Route Master Plan — Evaluation of potential changes in Master Truck Route Plan
10, Bicycle Route Master Plan — Evaluation of potential changes to Master Bicycle Routes
11 One -way Couplet — Analysis of possible elimination of Nash St/Douglas St. one -way couplet.
Planning Staff will distribute (Under Separate Cover) a supplement to this Report, as well as the draft Minutes, to the
Council after the Planning Commission/EDAC meeting on 11 February 1999, which summarizes the findings made.
025
City of El Segundo
Interdepartmental Correspondence
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH.,
STAFF
PLANNERS
SUBJECT:
Background
Meeting Date: 16 February 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mary Strenn, City Manage�-
e B Bernard, AICP, Director of Planning and Budding
Safety
Paul Garry, Assistant Planner x,,,� v
Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner
The purpose of this Memorandum is to report to the City Council on the Planning
Commission's and the Economic Development Advisory Council's (EDAC)
discussions, input and direction as related to the assumptions and methodology
to be used in updating the Circulation Element.
On 11 February 1999, the Planning Commission considered the assumptions to
be made in land use forecasts; and, in the Master Plans of Streets, Truck routes
and Bicycle routes for preparation of the Circulation Element update. The
Commission accepted input from the EDAC, reviewed and commented on the
assumptions and methodology presented by Staff, and consented therewith
Commission and EDAC Discussion and Input
Staff presented for the Commission's and the EDAC's consideration the
methodology and assumptions to be made on 11 different issues related to the
Circulation Element (a copy of the Staff Report to the Commission is attached to
the City Council Agenda Item Statement originated on 05 February 1999). A
copy of the draft minutes is attached hereto and a summary of the Commission
and EDAC members concerns and discussion relating to each issue follows.
Major Approved and Active Projects List — All of the projects on the
current list of Major Approved and Active Projects will be incorporated into
the land use projections. Staff confirmed, for the Commission, that the
proposed Federal Express facility is included on the list of Active Projects.
2. Vacant Land Surrey — The Commission concurred with the assumption
that over the 10 -year term of the Circulation Element 20 percent of the
vacant land would be developed. Mr. Polkinghome of the EDAC pointed
out that the 20 percent rate of development of vacant land would likely
occur in spurts modeling the peaks and troughs of the business cycle
rather than occurring at a steady two percent annual rate.
3. Vacant Buildings — The Commission and the EDAC concurred with the
methodology proposed for Inclusion of vacant commercial and Industrial
buildings Into the projections of future traffic volumes In summary,
vacancy rates greater than four percent will be Incorporated Into the
projections of future traffic volumes, as 4% vacancy is generally
considered to encompass turnover only. Staff will rely on vacancy rate
data available from local commercial and industrial real estate brokers
Based on current market conditions, Staff proposes to not Include any
vacant industrial or retail buildings in the Inventory (both building types
have vacancy rates less than 4 percent) and 4.28 percent vacancy will be
included for commercial office space (which currently has an 8.28 percent
vacancy rate).
4. Recyclable Buildings — As with the vacant land survey, the Commission
and EDAC accepted the assumptions and methodology for the rate of
reconstruction of buildings on the list of potentially recyclable buildings
Specifically, for the purposes of the Circulation Element update, it will be
assumed that 20 percent of the recyclable parcels will be recycled in the
next 10 years. The two percent annual absorption rate is based on the
same Industry standard growth rate which is applied to development of
vacant land
5. Smoky Hollow — Currently the average FAR in the Smoky Hollow district
is 0.8:1 Because the maximum FAR allowed (0.6.1) is less than currently
exists, no Increase in traffic volumes are forecasted. The Commission
agreed with this assumption
6. Downtown El Segundo — The Commission concurred with Staff's
methodology for projecting downtown circulation needs and Issues and
discussed specific alternatives for downtown. Namely, the Commission
suggested the possibility of establishing a pedestrian plaza on portions of
Main Street by closing parts of Main Street to vehicular traffic (either
during specific times of the day or permanently), narrowing Main Street,
adding "soft curbs" and other techniques for making downtown more
pedestrian oriented. Staff apprised the Commission that many of the
specific details regarding downtown design Issues would be addressed In
the Downtown Specific Plan which will also be prepared this year.
7. Residential — The Commission concurred with Staff's assumption that no
net intensification of development in the residential zones is projected.
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8. Roadway Extensions — The Commission agreed with the proposal to
analyze the potential Impacts of eliminating roadway extensions Identified
In the current Circulation Element Master Plan of Streets. The
Commission Inquired about the possibility of retaining the Grand Avenue
roadway extension between Duley Road and Douglas Street in light of the
recent demolition activity on private property in the roadway alignment
9. Truck Route Master Plan — The Commission concurred that the
feasibility of the Truck Routes on the existing Truck Route Master Plan
should be evaluated
10. Bicycle Master Plan — The Commission had no comment regarding the
proposal to make no changes to the Bicycle Master Plan
11. One -Way Couplet — The Commission expressed concern regarding the
Nash - Douglas one -way couplet and was pleased that Staff will evaluate
the traffic Implications of eliminating the Nash - Douglas one -way couplet
from the Circulation Element
Conclusion
Staff believes that the Planning Commission's and the Economic Development
Advisory Council's input is valuable to the process of updating the Circulation
Element and respectfully forwards their comments to the City Council for
consideration.
Attachments
Draft minutes of the 11 February 1999, Planning Commission meeting
Prepared by.
Paul Garry
Assistant P err
Emmanuel Ursu
Contract Planner
Re
�wed by.�
Bret B. Bernard, AICP
Director of Planning
and Building Safety
Approved by:
Mary S ern, City Manager
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
February 11, 1999
Chairman Crowley called the regular meeting of the El Segundo Planning
Commission to order at 6.00 p m in the Council Chamber of the City of El
Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
Commissioner Palmer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PRESENT KRETZMER, WYCOFF, CROWLEY, PALMER AND
BOULGARIDES
Chairman Crowley presented the Consent Calendar Vice -Chair Wycoff
pulled Item B
Vice -Chair Wycoff moved to accept item A, the January 28, 1999 Minutes
Commissioner Boulgandes seconded Passed 5 -0
Chairman Crowley presented Item B, Environmental Assessment EA -471,
Administrative Use Permit AUP 99 -1, Address 514 Center Street,
Applicant John C Aull (Big John's Village Coffee Shop), Property Owner
Mariposa Markets, Inc
Vice -Chair Wycoff asked for clarification of the hours of on -site sale and
consumption of beer and wine; and, use of the outdoor dining area
Mr. John Aull, applicant
He stated their business hours are from 6 a m to 8 p m Monday through
Thursday and 6 a m to 9 p m on Fridays. When he submitted the
application, it was his intent to sell beer and wine from 11 a.m. to 2 p m
during the lunch hours and then from 4 p m to closing during the dinner
hours From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m , children are given the opportunity to have free
popcorn and soda as an award for achievements in school, and during those
hours, only food items are sold, not beer and wine
Commissioner Palmer questioned the amount of liquor that is already in
existence in the area. Ms. Jester stated there are no other retail operations
in the shopping center that sell liquor The closest retail outlets are along
Sepulveda Boulevard and Downtown
Vice -Chair Wycoff questioned the outdoor dining area Ms. Jester stated the
outdoor patio is a small dining area, and if Mr. Aull complies with the
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) regulations as well as the
City's regulations for outdoor dining, he would be permitted to have the
alcohol consumption in the patio area.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSENT
CALENDAR
MOTION
EA -471
AUP 99 -1
DRAFT
Vie -Chair Wycoff moved to accept Environmental Assessment EA -471 and MOTION
Administrative use Permit AUP 99 -1 for alcohol sales and consumption for
Big John's Village Coffee Shop. Commissioner Kretzmer seconded.
Passed 4 -1 with Commissioner Palmer opposing.
Ms Jester presented Item A, Environmental Assessment EA- 454 /General REPORT FROM
Plan Amendment 98 -4 — Circulation Element Update Land Use Forecast DIRECTOR
Assumptions Address, City Wide Applicant City of El Segundo
Contract Planner Emmanuel Ursu presented the Staff Report as outlined in
the Agenda Packet
Chairman Crowley suggested retaining the planned extension from Duley
Road to Douglas Street on Grand Avenue to help circulation, and it would
make another link between Nash and Douglas Ms Jester stated the plan
for reviewing roadway extensions is to look at them individually and see
what the traffic impacts would be She also stated a Lot Line Adjustment
was recently approved in this location, but the City could not require a
dedication through that procedure
Commissioner Kretzmer asked if the proposed Federal Express project is on
the List of Approved or Active Projects. Ms Jester stated yes.
Commissioner Kretzmer asked about the possibility of making Main Street a
plaza and closing off part of it Ms Jester stated making Main Street
smaller, narrower, slowing down the speed of traffic or having soft curbs are
alternatives of downgrading the classification that are being considered, but
that closure can also be evaluated Staff is working on a Downtown Specific
Plan and is looking at a whole range of different improvements in the
Downtown including the circulation. Also, other downtowns will be looked at
for comparison purposes
Vice -Chair Wycoff asked if two lanes (one each way) in downtown are being
considered') Ms Jester stated yes Also, three lanes are being considered
Vice -Chair Wycoff stated concern with pedestrian traffic such as darting
across streets, particularly at the Bank of America ATM on Main Street
Chairman Crowley suggested bringing the curbs out and making the
crossing of the street narrower for pedestrians
Commissioner Kretzmer stated he would like to see traffic decreased in the
areas where children are present, especially on Richmond Street by the
Middle School, by the school fields on Center Street, and by the elementary
school at the intersection of California Street and Oak Avenue
Ms Jester stated more of these details will be addressed in the Downtown
Specific Plan The Circulation Element will look at the broader aspects,
goals and policies.
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Commissioner Boulgandes would not want to lose the current benefits the
City offers at the expense of over development, and a balance should be
considered. Some people like the westside of town the way it is.
Ms. Jester stated the Request for Proposal (RFP) on the Downtown Specific
Plan went out this week and the deadline to respond is mid -March
Interviews will be held at the end of March, and then will go to Council with
the contract at the end of March or the first part of April and possibly come
before the Commission with the Specific Plan for downtown by the
summertime The Circulation Element, the Downtown Specific Plan, and the
Housing Element will all be coordinated and looked at together
Commissioner Boulgandes stated Alvarado Street in Monterey, as an
example of a balanced mixed -use downtown, is a very successful blending
of commercial and residential density.
Vice -Chair Wycoff asked if the Nash Street/Douglas Street one -way couplet
was being reviewed Ms Jester stated that it was being evaluated
Chairman Crowley stated he approved of the methodology used in the land -
use assumptions and the use of a 20% turnover over the life of the Plan.
Vice -Chair Wycoff asked for clarification on recyclable buildings Mr. Ursu
stated the buildings are either torn down with a new building replacing it, or a
significant renovation of an existing building being done There will not be a
lot left vacant
Brian Polkinghorne, Economic Development Advisory Council
He was asked to interface with staff and the consultants on the circulation
patterns due to his over twenty years of experience in commercial real
estate He has reviewed the report and states it is very specific for today,
forecasting very well Due to uses changing, the Kings coming in and
development, a lot of the area east of Sepulveda will be looked at very
intently
Ms Jester stated this Item is scheduled for the City Council Meeting of
February 16, 1999, and the Planning Commission's recommendations will
be forwarded to the City Council for approval
Chairman Crowley presented Environmental Assessment EA -430 — Master EA -430
Landscape Plan — Grand Avenue Corporate Center Address 151 -555
North Nash Street Applicant- Kearney Real Estate
Ms Jester presented the Staff Report as outlined in the Agenda Packet,
Commissioner Kretzmer and Wycoff questioned if they new about the 7 -foot
landscaping requirement when they were designing the building
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Mr. Ursu stated in working with the architect, the 7 -foot requirement in the
guidelines was missed and the plans were prepared and submitted. The
structural plans were completed along with the layout being through the first
building and safety review. At this point, the 7 -foot requirement was
discovered.
Commissioner Kretzmer asked if there would be a negative impact on the
fire lane using the 7 foot setback? Mr Ursu stated the fire lane or the
landscaping on the opposite side of the building or the aisle back out space
for the parking on one side of the building would have to be narrowed, or,
the building itself would have to be reduced in size. Mr Ursu pointed out that
there is 4 -foot difference in the grade between the street and the parking
area and this will make the impact of a 5 -foot wide landscape building
perimeter less noticeable
Ms Jester stated the 5 feet in the setback area and the 5 feet budding
parameter is in conformance with the development agreement. The 7 feet is
above and beyond the development agreement and the Code requirements
Ms Jester also pointed out that the developer far exceeds the requirement
in other areas of the site and wants the development to look very nice The
developer wants the additional trees and landscaping Also, along Nash
Street, there is the 40 feet wide Greenline right -of -way which will all be
landscaped along with a logging trail On the inside of the Greenline there
will be a row of Palm Trees which run the entire length of the development
The parking lot and budding parameter also will be landscaped There will
be a lot of landscaping between the street and the building
Commissioner Kretzmer asked what the length of the distance is that is
being impacted? Mr Ursu stated approximately 300 feet
Commissioner Kretzmer asked how the strip at 7 feet would be landscaped
differently if it were required? Ms. Jester stated there could possibly be 2
more feet of ground cover with larger trees
Chairman Crowley pointed out that the position of the lot is located in a
place of least impact because of the Greenfine
Ms Jester stated the Infonet site far exceeds the development agreement,
conditions and the development standards and will be a landscape
showcase The hotel will also be heavily landscaped
The Commission agreed that the modifications requested to the overall plan
should be allowed.
Chairman Crowley presented Item C, League of California Cities Planners
Institute — March 24-26, 1999 — Monterey, California Ms Jester requested
the Commission to RSVP to Mary Lewis, the Department Secretary, by
February 22, 1999
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Ms. Jester stated the upcoming Planning Commission meeting of February
25, 1999 will be devoted to the Federal Express project. Also, the meeting
of March 11, 1999 will have a heavy agenda. Ms. Jester also requested a
special Planning Commission meeting, possibly on April 1, 1999.
Commissioner Boulgandes stated he would not be available that night, but
the other Commissioners could attend
Finally, Ms Jester reviewed the handouts that were given to the
Commission
Chairman Crowley noticed the new side walks were installed on Hawaii and COMMENTS FROM
Alaska Streets and was happy to see this COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair expressed appreciation for the new Dais Microphones
There being no further discussion, Commissioner Kretzmer moved to ADJOURNMENT
adjourn the meeting at 7 14 p.m. to the regular meeting of February 25,
1999 at 6.00 p m Commissioner Palmer seconded Passed 5 -0
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1999.
Bret B Bernard, AICP Brian Crowley, Chairman
Director of Planning and of the Planning Commission
Budding Safety, and Secretary City of El Segundo, California
Of the Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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Date: September 9, 1999
From: Planning and Building Safety Department
RE: Supplemental Agenda for the Joint City Council
and Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 9, 1999
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City of El Segundo
Interdepartmental Correspondence
Meeting Date September 9, 1999
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Mary Strenn, City Manager
THROUGH: James M Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Building
Safety
Laurie B Jester, Senior Planner
STAFF '�; J
PLANNER: Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner
DATE: September 9, 1999
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -454, General Plan
Amendment 98 -4 - Circulation Element Update Draft
Technical Report
Attached is revised copy of Section 4 (Goals, Objectives , and Policies) of the
Circulation Element Update Technical Report (Pages 100 -109), which was
previously distributed on September 1, 1999 The new text in the original
transmittal which was designated with may not have reproduced well,
making it difficult to identify the new text from the existing This revised copy uses
double underline to depict the new text The actual text in the document has not
been changed, just the presentation
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Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo
SECTION 4 - GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Circulation goals, objectives, and policies are presented as part of the Circulation Element for the City of El
Segundo to guide policy makers and City staff in the planning and provision of the City's circulation system
The goals, objectives, and policies were developed through consideration of existing circulation issues,
projected circulation needs associated with the Land Use Element, growth outside of the City, and the interests
of the residents and businesses of El Segundo Each of the goals identifies the general direction for the City's
circulation system The objectives outline more specific circulation guidelines for the City's decision makers
and staff to work toward The implementation policies are recommended actions or policies that will assist
the City in achieving the identified goals and objectives
GOAL Cl: Provision for a Safe, Convenient, and Cost Effective Circulation System
Provide a safe, convenient, and cost - effective circulation system to serve the present and future
circulation needs of the El Segundo community.
Objective Cl -1
Provide a roadway system that accommodates the City's existing and protected land use and circulation
needs
Policy C1 -1.1
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Maintain and update citywide traffic model as needed for purposes of evaluating pro ect- re
traffic impacts on the City eirchation system.
Policy C1 -1.2
A gti: asp .ael. pufs..e imple...entation of all r`.feulat.en Eleme «t palie.es sueh that all Mast
are Fa.aled a...al m ..eat at table levels of sei: .,.
ursue implementation of all Circulation Element policies such that all Ma ter Plan roadw
and maintained at acceptable levels of service.
Policy C1 -1.3
Provide adequate roadway capacity on all Circulation Plan roadways
Policy C1 -1.4
Construct missing roadway links to complete the roadway system designated in the Circulation Element as
warranted by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or "F "
Policy C1.1.5
Upgrade roadways to full Circulation Element standards as designated in the General Plan as warranted by
roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or "F "
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Policy C1 -1.6
Provide adequate intersection capacity to the extent possible on Major, Secondary, and Collector Arterials to
prevent diversion of through traffic into local residential streets
Policy C1 -1.7
Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access to the major regional
transportation facilities
Policy C1 -1.8
Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles
Policy C1 -1.9
Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Plan and link with existing
roadways within the City such that efficient operation of the circulation system is maintained at an operating
Level of Service of " D" or better
Policy C1 -1.10
Ensure that the transition from any Master Plan roadway to a second Master Plan roadway at a higher
classification operates safely and efficiently, incorporating the appropriate intersection configuration and any
turn lanes that are necessary
Policy C1 -1.11
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Wfthm one yeaf afteiz adeptten ef the GeneFal Plan, the City shall initiate develeliment of a Dewiitawizi tFaffie
Pursue and protect adeauate Eight- of-way to accommodate future circulation system improvements
Policy C1 -1.15
Encourage the widening of substandard streets and alleys to meet City standards wherever feasible
Policy C1 -1.16
Ene6tirikge the 'Mdeffifig Of SUbStaNdaFE1 stfeets afid alleys te meet City standaMs whefevef feasible
Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adeauate vehicular traffic movements on
Streets and through mter�s shops by means of svn hrom d ci�nahzahon
Policy C1 -1.17
Future developments should be reviewed to ensure uniformity of street naming and avoidance of name
duplication or name mconsistencies on a continuous link
r-micy C! 1.19
Monitor- the impiriets of the 1 105 Freeway on leeal El Segundo stfeets ff it is determined that freeway
traffie is using Went streets like California Street as a short eat through the City, ei,aluate potential
faditabel!r
Objective C1 -2
Provide a circulation system consistent with current and future engineering standards to ensure the safety of
the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo
Policy C1 -2.1
Develop and maintain a circulation system which shall include a functional hierarchy and classification system
of arterial highways that will correlate capacity and service function to specific road design and land use
requirements
Objective CI -3
Ensure that the City's Master Plan Truck Route System efficiently serves the shipping needs of the commercial
and industrial land uses in El Segundo while balancing potential conflicts with residential and recreational
land uses throughout the City
Policy C1.3.1
Ensure that the City's designated truck routes provide efficient access to and from the I -105 Freeway
Policy C1.3.2
Ensure that the development review process incorporates consideration of off -street commercial loading
requirements for all new projects
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Policy C1 -3.3
All new construction on streets or corridors that are designated truck routes should have a Traffic Index
calculation as stated by the State Department of Transportation in order to provide a roadway structural section
that will accommodate the projected truck volumes and weights
Policy C1 -3.4
Prohibit parking within the public right -of -way on either side of most two -way alleys Parking on one side of
a one -way alley could be allowed if the alley width is a minimum of 19 feet
Policy C1 -3.5
Ensure that the trucks from the cargo facility north of Imperial Highway at Main Street stay on the City truck
route system and do not travel along Main Street
GOAL C2: Provisions for Alternative Modes of Transportation
Provide a circulation system that incorporates alternatives to the single- occupant vehicle, to create a
balance among travel modes based on travel needs, costs, social values, user acceptance, and air quality
considerations.
Objective C2 -1
Provide a pedestrian circulation system to support and encourage walking as a safe and convenient travel
mode within the City's circulation system
Policy C2 -1.1
Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and attract
mtermodal transit/ walking trips
Policy C2 -1.2
Develop a citywide system of pedestrian walkways, alleviating the conflict between pedestrians, autos, and
bicyclists throughout the City
Policy C2 -1.3
Encourage new developments in the City to participate in the development of the citywide system of pedestrian
walkways and require participation funded by the project developer where appropriate
Policy C2 -1.4
Ensure the installation of sidewalks on all future arterial widening or new construction projects, to establish
a continuous and convenient link for pedestrians
Policy C2.1.5
Encourage the continued use of the 1911 Act to provide missing sidewalk sections where applicable in
residential and commercial areas
Policy C2 -1.6
Encourage shopping areas to design their facilities for ease of pedestrian access
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Policy C2 -1.7
Closely monitor design practices to ensure a clear pedestrian walking area by minimizing obstructions,
especially in the vicinity of intersections
Objective C2 -2
Provide a bikeway system throughout the City to support and encourage the use of the bicycle as a safe and
convenient travel mode within the City's circulation system
Policy C2 -2.1
Implement the recommendations on the Bicycle Master Plan contained in the Circulation Element, as the
availability arises, i e , through development, private grants, signing of shared routes
Policy C2 -2.2
Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide
shower and clothes change facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination
Policy C2 -2.3
Develop off- street bicycle paths in corridors where appropriate throughout the City
Policy C2 -2.4
Encourage the use of bicycles for trips to and from elementary and high schools in the area as well as parks,
libraries, and other public facilities
Policy C2 -2.5
Continue coordination of bicycle route planning and implementation with adjacent jurisdictions and regional
agencies
Policy C2 -2.6
Encourage design of new streets with the potential for Class I or Class II bicycle routes that separate the
automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian to the maximum extent feasible
Policy C2 -2.7
Ensure that when Hillcrest Street is closed to allow emergency vehicular access only, that the link in the Master
Plan of Bicycle Routes is maintained, via the Hillcrest Street right -of -way or any appropriate alternative route
Policy C2 -2.8
Evaluate bikeway system links with the Green Line rail stations and improve access wherever feasible
Objective C2 -3
Ensure the provision of a safe and efficient transit system that will offer the residents, workers, and visitors
of El Segundo a viable alternative to the automobile
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Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated Into all related elements of City planning
Policy C2 -3.3
Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and attract
mtermodal transit/ walking trips
Policy C2 -3.4
Evaluate and implement feeder bus service through the City where appropriate Feeder bus service could
potentially take commuters from the fixed transit services (rail and bus) in the eastern portion of the City to
the industrial and commercial areas to the west In addition, midday shuttling of workers east of Sepulveda
Boulevard to the Downtown retail area should also be considered
Policy C2 -3.5
Pursue potential Proposition A and Proposition C funds for bus transit shelters, signing, advertising, and bus
turnouts to encourage bus ridership
Policy C2.3.6
Continue the Dial -a -Ride operation and City subsidy to serve all residents of El Segundo, especially the elderly
and handicapped
Policy C2 -3.7
Explore the feasibility of using excess government right-of-way, purchased property, or land use arrangements
for multiple use of existing facilities, in order to establish or construct park- and -ride services of benefit to El
Segundo residents and employees
Policy C2 -3.8
Encourage the implementation of park- and -nde facilities proximate to the I-405 and I -105 Freeways for shuttle
service into El Segundo
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Ensure the use of Transportation System Management (TSM) measures throughout the City, to ensure that
the City's circulation system is as effictent and cost effective as possible
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Policy C24.1
Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program to ensure the availability of data needed to identify
necessary operational improvements to the roadway system
Policy C24.2
Continue to increase operational efficiencies of the transportation system by implementing all appropriate
Transportation System Management (TSM) measures, including but not limited to improving design standards,
upgrading and coordination of traffic control devices, controlling on- street parking, and using sophisticated
electronic control methods to supervise the flow of traffic
Objective C2 -5
Ensure the use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures throughout the City, where
appropriate, to discourage the single- occupant vehicle, particularly during the peak hours In addition,
erasure that any developments that are approved based on TDM plans incorporate monitoring and
enforcement of TDM targets as part of those plans
Policy C2 -5.1
Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policies are considered during the evaluation of new
developments within the City, including but not limited to ridesharing, carpooling and vanpooling, flexible
work schedules, telecommuting and car /vanpool preferential parking
Policy C2 -5.2
Coordinate activities with neighboring jurisdictions and the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA) to
optimize the effectiveness of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities
Policy C2 -5 3
Encourage the provision of preferential parking for high occupancy vehicles wherever possible
GOAL C3: Development of Circulation Policies that are Consistent with other City Policies
Develop a balanced General Plan, coordinating the Circulation Element with all other Elements,
ensuring that the City's decision making and planning activities are consistent among all City
departments.
Objective C3 -1
Ensure that potential circulation system impacts are considered when the City's decision makery and staff are
evaluating land use changes
Policy C3 -1.1
Require all new development to mitigate project- related impacts on the existing and future circulation system
such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels of service through
implementation of all applicable Circulation Element policies Mitigation measures shall be provided by or
paid for by the project developer
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Policy C3.1.2
Encourage development projects that effectively integrate major transportation facilities with land use planning
and the surrounding environment These joint uses will obtain economic and aesthetic benefits of coordinated
design, achieve land conservation in space -short urban areas of El Segundo, and maintain neighborhood
continuity in built -up areas affected by future major transportation routes
Policy C3 -1.3
Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all related elements of City planning
Policy C3 -1.4
Planning principles and Circulation Element goals, objectives, and policies should apply consistently to all land
uses in the City
Policy C3 -1.5
Require a full evaluation of potential naffic impacts associated with proposed new developments prior to
project approval Further, require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior to, of in
conjunction with, project development Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project
developer
Policy C3 -1.6
The City shall require submittal and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for all
projects within the Urban Mixed -Use area, and shall encourage a TMP for all projects within the northeast
quadrant
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Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access for new development projects through the
development review process
Policy C3 -1.8
Ensure that the driveway stacking distance for multifamily housing is evaluated during the development
review process
Objective 0-2
Ensure the consideration of the impacts of land use decisions on the City's parking situation
Policy C3 -2.1
Ensure the provision of sufficient on -site parking in all new development
Policy C3 -2.2
Ensure that the City's parking codes and zoning ordinances are kept up -to -date
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GOAL C4: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional Regulations
Ensure that the City of El Segundo remains in compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional
regulations, remains consistent with the plans of neighboring jurisdictions and thus remains eligible for
all potential transportation improvement programs.
Objective C4 -I
Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with State, County, and regional planning agencies responsible for
maintaining and implementing the Circulation Element to ensure an orderly and consistent development of
the entire South Bay region
Policy C4 -1.1
The City will actively participate in various committees and other planning forums associated with County,
Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs
Policy C4 -1.2
Ensure that the City remains in compliance with the County, Regional, and State Congestion Management
Programs (CMP) through the development of appropriate City programs and traffic impact analyses of new
projects impacting the CMP routes of Sepulveda Boulevard, the I -105 Freeway, and the I -405 Freeway
Policy C4 -1.3
The City will investigate and evaluate the feasibility and merits of adding more routes that are impacted by
external traffic sources, to the County CMP highway system
Objective C4 -2
Ensure that the City's circulation system is consistent with those of neighboring jurisdictions
Policy C4 -2.1
Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Element, and link with existing
roadways in neighboring jurisdictions to allow efficient access into and out of the City
Policy C4 -2.2
Adjacent local agencies' plans should be carefully assessed to ensure compatibility across political boundaries
This does not imply that such compatibility is a requirement for adoption of the Circulation Element
Policy C4 -2.3
Monitor and incorporate planning and development of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into all
aspects of the City's planning
Policy C4 -2.4
Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adequate vehicular traffic movements on
streets and through intersections by means of synchronized signalizahon
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Objective C4 -3
Establish the City's short -term (5 -year) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the Circulation
Element and the entire General Plan, and ensure that the CIP incorporates adequate funding for the City's
circulation needs
Policy C4 -3.1
Identify and evaluate potential revenue sources for financing circulation system development and improvement
projects
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Date: September 3, 1999
From: Planning and Building Safety Department
RE: Agenda for the Joint City Council
and Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 9, 1999
Jim Hansen -
Planning & Economic Development
Mary Lewis -
Planning
Laurie Jester -
Planning
Paul Garry -
Planning
Lauren Sprankle -
Planning
Hannah L Brondial Bowen -
Planning
Sandra Massa- Lavitt -
Planning
Emmanuel Ursu -
Planning
Counter Copy -
Planning
Mayor Mike Gordon
Mayor ProTem Sandra Jacobs
Council Member Nancy Wernick
Council Member Kelly McDowell
Council Member John Gaines
Mary Strenn -
City Manager
Craig Pedego* -
Fire Chief
Tim Gnmmond* -
Police Chief
Ron Green* -
Interim Director of Public Works
Judy Andoe* -
Interim Director of Recreation and Parks
Bret Plumlee* -
Director of Finance
Don Lewis* -
Interim Assistant City Manager
Cindy Mortesen* -
City Clerk
Jeff Trujillo* -
Rec & Parks
Buck Buckner* -
Public Works
El Segundo Library -
Chamber of Commerce
El Segundo Herald
Mark D Hensley -
City Attorney
Brian Crowley -
501 California Street
Jim Boulgarides -
730 Bungalow Drive
Gary Wycoff -
1501 E Oak Avenue
Michael Kretzmer -
921 Loma Vista
File PBS
( *Agenda only)
I've communicated with the City Council with letter dated 9 -3 -99 that they already have
a copy of throug the City Clerk's office
Additional issues are
Conflict of issue
1 Is it a conflict of issue for Mayor Pro Temp Sandra Jacobs who owns a business
within 300 feet of the Smokey Hallow Zone Code Area? Also any Council Person who
reside close to this area?
2 If a council member has received contributions or any other type of reinbuse-
ment would this be a valid reason for that member to abstain from voting?
Concerns
I am concerned that there is a regulation enforcement problem with businesses that
already exist and, if true why is El Segundo adding more businesses that use
hazardous materials?
Gratitude
A democratic city government makes many decisions that concern its' residents
Ordinance 1308 is a disaster in the way it affects our property at 220 Arena We
deeply appreciate the democratic process that alows us to tell you how it feels to
suddenly have such a drastic zone change imposed upon us Now that you know how
we all feel and think, I know yoiur final vote with be given with greater wisdom
I've communicated with the City Council with letter dated 9 -3 -99 that they already have
a copy of throught the City Clerk's office
Additional issues are
Conflict of issue
1 Is it a conflict of issue for Mayor Pro Temp Sandra Jacobs who owns a business
within 300 feet of the Smokey Hallow Zone Code Area? Also any Council Person who
reside close to this area?
2 If a council member has received contributions or any other type of reinbuse-
ment would this be a valid reason for that member to abstain from voting?
Concerns
I am concerned that there is a regulation enforcement problem with businesses that
already exist and, if true why is El Segundo adding more businesses that use
hazardous materials?
Gratitude
A democratic city government makes many decisions that concern its' residents
Ordinance 1308 is a disaster in the way it affects our property at 220 Arena We
deeply appreciate the democratic process that alows us to tell you how it feels to
suddenly have such a drastic zone change imposed upon us Now that you know how
we all feel and think, I know yowr final vote with be given with greater wisdom
Sin er
Jan ounno
September 3,1999
Dear Residents and Property Owners,
The El Segundo City Council has it's se ft;6(IPM reading and final vote of Ordmancipwrp-11 sForp g u Alay, September
7th at City Hall The meeting begins at and you will have 5 minutes to speak If passbH, o hl s a property
owner, resident, or tenant will be adversely affected.
All Smokey Hollow Zone Area property owners & owners within 300 feet of affected area received notification around May
5th of "possible changes" John attended the Planning Commission meeting where they recommended retaining the
500 foot protective buffer between Auto Repair Facilities (A RF) and residentially zoned property, known as "Option 2"
Despite their recommendation the El Segundo City Council voted for zero foot protection for R2 & R3 residents Nancy
Wermck was the only "N O" vote This would have allowed an unlimited number of various ARFs to conduct business on
the south side of Franklin Street and the west side of Arena Street directly across from R2 & R3 apartment buildings Also
both sides of the street in the 100 block of Penn, Sierra, Sheldon, Lomita, etc R1 homes adjoining Holly Avenue at
Washington, Kansas, & California could soon have a car painting facility with unlimited # of bays 300 it away from their front
lawn A zone map that outlines this large area of El Segundo is available for viewing at the E S Planning Dept
On August 17th the E S City Council created a compromise amended Ordinance 1308 which established a minimum 300
foot protective buffer from all residentially zoned property as a permitted use for Auto Repair Facility But, the number of
bays remained unlimited and the CUP (conditional use permit) was excluded We need our Planning Dept to review the
environmental impact before issuing a permit We believe the old ordinance was fair and protected all residents "Option
2" recommended by our planning commission is also acceptable Ordinance 1308 was arbitrarily written and passed The
zone code changes are significant They negatively affect E S residents and their related property values Lenders
(Hawthorne Savings) are Ilkley to refuse loans on residential property within 600 feet of an ARF
based on a recently acquired check list. We were amazed to discover that nobody knew what was
happening with this ordinance or what their long term effects would entail.
Please voice your objections this Tuesday night at City Hall This ordinance has had minimal public exposure. Anything
can get passed when kept in a vacuum Your concern and show of support against this ordinance change prompted by
special interests is needed to preserve the quality of Ide considerations of 3,000 or so affected residents. This is our
opportunity to show the city council that R2/R3 residents (53 %of E.S population) deserve to have their concerns
addressed as constituents on a par with R residents Decisions made behind closed doors in an Ivory Tower that accom-
modate special interests instead of a large group of R1, R2, R3 residents -- reveals a city council who are influenced by
special interests at public expense Our city's forefathers and foremothers preserved for our generation this precious city
Our children shouldn't have to play in and around Auto Repair Facilities The councils vision for the Smokey Hollow area
should be modeled after an industrial park, where residential, small business, and light manufacturing can harmoniously
operate and support each other in a park -like atmosphere to their mutual benefit It isn't too late'
We have more Auto Service Facilities per capita west of Sepulveda than our neighboring city, Manhattan Beach The
Smokey Hollow Area needs beautification not degradation Stand in the middle of the above mentioned streets near E S
Blvd on a windless workday and your nose will tell you we are in trouble Our area of town needs public parking for the
existing business and residential vehicles that are already in place. Car Repair Facilities use street parking places which will
only exasperate the present parking situation including the attendant air quality issues Ask yourself why a zone code
change was so quickly enacted It was my understanding that our mayor wanted a comprehensive study of our Smokey
Hollow area before proceeding with any changes. This hasn't happened to dates
The salient points against the passage of this compromise (300' mm ) amended change to ordinance 1308 are
1 EFFECT Far reaching- Affecting far to many residents in contravention to their quality of life interests
2 HEALTH Undue risk of exposure to environmental hazards
3 FINANCIAL. Is not compatable with the underwriting criteria of lenders who would prefer to make bans on
residential property located at least 500' min from an ARF (see checklist enclosure)
4 PURPOSE. Lacks a compelling reason for enactment, AND ;ohn " nsistant and contrary to the a vancement of
the general welfare of the city 1
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September 7, 1999
To The City Counsel of El Segundo
For the record of the September 7, 1999, City Counsel Meeting
As a resident of El Segundo for over 10 years, currently residing in the 400 block
of Washington Street, I wish to go on record in STRONG PROTEST to the
counsel's consideration of Ordinance 1308 and it's assorted amendments
No matter how you amend it, Ordinance 1308 has no redeeming qualities for the
residence of El Segundo It serves no purpose that furthers the quality of life in
El Segundo, in fact the contrary is true
As City Counsel Members you were elected to serve this community I challenge
any of you to explain to the residents of El Segundo how the passing of this
ordinance will improve the quality of their life Please explain how it will serve
them for MORE Automotive Repair Facilities to flourish all around them
The residents of the Smokey Hollow Zone have been too long neglected Parts
of the Smokey Hollow Zone could be considered the "slum" of El Segundo For
this counsel to even consider doing anything that would worsen the living
conditions of this area is unfathomable
Certainly you are aware of the near disaster that occurred on September 2"d
when a caustic spill occurred, from one of your beloved "Automotive Repair
Facilities" I ask any of you how you would feel if you knew that something like
that, or worse, could happen right outside your front door, as it did mine What
makes the residents of the Smokey Hollow Zone any less worthy of a safe
neighborhood than the rest of the city?
You have no good reason, at least not one that serves this community, to lessen
the restrictions regulating the businesses in this area In fact you should all be
ashamed that you haven't done more to try to improve the quality of life in this
area
I call upon all of you to vote your consciences, and to vote NO to this ill -
conceived Ordinance 1308
Thank you in advance for doing the right thing
404 Wa-4hmgton Street
El Segundo, CA
