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2005 SEP 20 CC PACKETAGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL 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 and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made regarding any matter within the Jurisdiction of the City Council 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, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in lenoth In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 — 5:00 P.M. Next Resolution # 4436 Next Ordinance # 1387 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation, and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators, as follows 001 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 3 matters 1 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et al , LASC No BS094279 2 Pulido v City of El Segundo, USDC No 03CV7563 3 Jeffers v City of El Segundo, WCAB No MON0312479 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §549569(b) -1- potential case (no further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -2- matters DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 0 matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) -0- matter SPECIAL MATTERS — 0 matter z 002 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL 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 and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council 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, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in length In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION — Pastor Jeannie Kuhn of the Community of Christ Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Eric Busch Next Resolution # 4436 Next Ordinance # 1387 003 PRESENTATIONS — (a) Presentation by Dina Cramer, Public and Information Services Manager, announcing a community reading program during the month of October 2005 entitled El Segundo Reads "The Good Earth" by Pearl S Buck (b) Presentation by Tree Musketeers Youth Managers to the El Segundo Public Library of the newly published book "Marcie, the Marvelous Tree " (c) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the Council- appointed Aquatic Master Plan Taskforce ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves pnor to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title Recommendation — Approval B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Consideration and possible action (continued Public Hearing) regarding the Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvements Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended. (Copies of the 2005 -2006 Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's office, and on the City's website). (Fiscal Impact: $109,410,800 in total appropriations; $78,206,850 in total estimated revenues and prior year designations of $31,203,950). Recommendation — (1) Open Public Hearing and receive public testimony; (2) Adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Operating Budget and the five -year Capital Improvement Budget, (3) Incorporate "Exhibit A, Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Change List of Budget Revisions in all Funds" into the Adopted Budget and deposit any Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 General Fund savings into the Economic Uncertainty Fund in Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 once the Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 audit is complete, (4) Adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 as presented, (5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 4 004 2. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding a request to amend the Downtown Specific Plan by expanding the current boundary and incorporating the commercially zoned parcels along the 200 block of West Grand Avenue located between the current westerly boundary of the Plan area and Concord Recommendation — (1) Open Public Hearing, (2) Discussion, (3) Adopt a Resolution approving Environmental Assessment No EA -645 and General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, (4) Introduction of Change No 04 -01 and Zoi and adoption of Ordinance action related to this item C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance for Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone ie Text Amendment No 05 -01, (5) Schedule second reading on October 4, 2005, (6) Alternatively, discuss and take other 3. Consideration and possible action regarding adopting an Aquatic Master Plan for the City of El Segundo as recommended by the Aquatic Taskforce and the Recreation and Parks Commission: (Fiscal Impact: Unknown) Recommendation — (1) Approve the City of El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the Annual Report of the Investment Advisory Committee. Presentation to be made by Investment Advisory Chair. (Fiscal impact: None) Recommendation — (1) Receive and file the annual report of the Investment Advisory Committee; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item E. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business S. Warrant Numbers 2549201 to 2549407 on Register No. 23 in the total amount of $1,913,043.64 and Wire Transfers from 8/26/2005 through 91812005 in the total amount of $1,055,206.61. Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks, checks released early due to contracts or agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers 005 6. City Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2005. Recommendation — Approval 7. Consideration and possible action regarding the presentation of Fiscal Year 2004- 2005 Third Quarter Financial Budget Review. Recommendation — (1) Receive and file Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Third Quarter Financial Report, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 8. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements, amendments and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 2005 -2006 in excess of $10,000 for the Administrative Services Department. (Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 - $319,000, Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 - $33,650 = Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #3378, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney for Geographic Information System /Global Positioning System (GIS /GPS) consulting with Michael McDaniel (sole proprietor) and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,000, (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #3478, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Prosum, Inc for Information Systems consulting services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $80,000, (3) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #3243 for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Vertex Communications, Inc for telephone system services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $11,000, (4) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #2774 for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Progressive Solutions for Business License System maintenance /updates and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,100; (5) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #3416 for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Maureen Sassoon for providing Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,000, (6) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #3451 for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with CBIZ and issuance of purchase order, for an amount not to exceed $35,000, (7) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #2717 for a two -year period, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney for auditing services with Lance, Soll & Lunghard through 2006 -2007 and issuance of purchase orders, for an amount not to exceed $66,350, (8) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Grarncus for providing streaming video services for Council meetings, for an amount not to exceed $16,500, (9) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Active com (formerly Class Software Solutions, Ltd) for software licensing, maintenance /updates, and training, not to exceed $13,500, (10) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Tyler Technologies, Inc — EDEN Division for computer software upgrades, training and maintenance, and issuance of purchase order, not to exceed $85,200, (11) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to these items 6 006 9. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual renewal of the Library and Cable Services Department's blanket purchase orders over $10,000. Those include four vendors: Baker & Taylor Information Services, OCLC Inc., EBSCO Subscription Services, and Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: $129,600) Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to extend professional services for Baker & Taylor Information Services, for supplying books and other library materials and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $77,600, (2) Authorize the City Manager to extend professional services for OCLC Inc , for online cataloging services and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $15,000, (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend professional services to EBSCO Subscription Services, for supplying periodical materials and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $14,000, (4) Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend Contract #2235 to Innovative Interfaces, Inc for library computer system maintenance and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $23,000, (5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 10. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements, individual contractor instructor agreements and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 2005 -2006 in excess of $10,000 for the Recreation and Parks Department. (Fiscal Impact: $387,550). Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute standard individual Contract Instructor Agreements and issuance of blanket purchase orders to instructors, (2) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) for providing insurance coverage to contract instructors and program participants, for an amount not to exceed $15,000, (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 5 -year contract, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney, with Studio Printing for publication of the quarterly "Inside El Segundo /Recreation and Parks Brochure ", and issuance of purchase order, not to exceed $39,000 for FY 2005 -2006 (subsequent years are subject to negotiation with regards to material /paper costs only), (4) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Lane Donovan Partners, LLC (Contract #3399) for management services of The Lakes at El Segundo municipal golf course, for an amount not to exceed $108,000, (5) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with South Bay Youth Project for on -site counseling services at El Segundo High School, and issuance of purchase order, not to exceed $27,498, (6) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to these items 007 11. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 2005 -2006 in excess of $10,000 for the Fire Department. (Fiscal Impact: $45,500). Recommendation — (1) Authorize the El Segundo Fire Department to piggyback on Orange County Fire Authority's 2005 Tri-Anim Health Services, Inc Bid #MP1137 and authorize issuance of a blanket purchase order to Tn -Arnm Health Services, Inc for FY 2005 -2006 for medical supplies, (2) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order for FY 2005 -2006 to UCLA Center for Prehospital Care for continuing education, defibrillation training and AED program oversight, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 12. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreement and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 2005 -2006 in excess of $10,000 for the Police Department. Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for professional services for copier /printer services with Oce Copy Machine not to exceed $14,004, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for Computer Aided Dispatching /Records Management System, Mobile Data Computer maintenance and operations with the West Covina Services Group, not to exceed $70,000, (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend the existing standard Professional Services Agreement with Reach Out Against Drugs (R O A D ) to help fund the R O A D program, not to exceed $10,000, (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract with Motorola for two -way radio repair and maintenance of the Communication Center's radio assets and infrastructure, not to exceed $75,000, (5) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for maintenance for the systems used by the Communications Center to record all telephone and public safety radio transmission with Dictaphone, not to exceed $11,000, (6) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one - year contract for animal sheltering services with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, not to exceed $27,000, (7) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for auto processing of parking citations /collections with Enforcement Technology Inc , not to exceed $55,000, (8) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to these items 13. Consideration and possible action regarding extending the existing professional services contract with Gary V. Bufkin Consulting (GVBCC) for development of a web -based permit system for the Planning and Building Safety Department. (No Fiscal Impact). Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No 2999, for professional services as approved to form by the City Attorney for Gary V Bufkin Consulting, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 8 008 14. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 2005 -2006 in excess of $10,000 for the Public Works Department. (Fiscal Impact: $131,100). Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement for technical support and custom programming for the City's utility billing system with American Business Software and issuance of a blanket purchase order not to exceed $13,600, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement for printing and mailing services for City utility bills with Dataprose and issuance of a blanket purchase order not to exceed $17,500, (3) Authorize the Public Works Department to piggyback on the State of California Western States Contracting Alliance Master Agreement #641, and issuance of a blanket purchase order to W W Grainger, Inc for purchase of industrial supplies, materials and equipment needed for routine, unscheduled maintenance and repair of City facilities such as plumbing supplies, electrical materials and paint not to exceed $25,000; (4) Authorize the Public Works Department to piggyback on the City of Los Angeles contact, Department of Water and Power contract No 0038113-01 -3 and issuance of a blanket purchase to Napa Auto Parts for purchase of automotive, after - market parts for vehicle and equipment maintenance not to exceed $25,000, (5) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order for lead -free bronze single het water meters with Metron Farnier in an amount not to exceed $50,000, (6) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to these items 15. Consideration and possible action regarding a Special Event Use Permit from the El Segundo Unified School District Board to conduct a High School Modernization Celebration on Richmond Street, between Mariposa Avenue and Palm Avenue and at Library Park in the Arbor Area. Fiscal Impact: $100. Recommendation — (1) Approve Special Event Use Permit to provide use of city equipment and services and to waive all fees associated with use of said seances and equipment for the El Segundo School Districts High School's Modernization Celebration on Richmond Street, between Manposa Avenue and Palm Avenue and at Library Park in the Arbor Area, (2) alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA F. NEW BUSINESS G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE REPORTS —CITY CLERK — NONE REPORTS — CITY TREASURER 9 009 K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgarides — 16. Consideration and possible action regarding a City Council Committee to discuss and make recommendations on the City's emergency services plans, including emergency preparation, notification and response. Recommendation — (1) Discuss and decide upon appropriate composition of an ad hoc Council Committee regarding the implementation of City's emergency services plans, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item Council Member Busch — Council Member Jacobson — Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Mayor McDowell — PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive 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 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed MEMORIALS — CLOSED SESSION The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) ADJOURNMENT POSTED / DATE TIME i %�- NAME a /' 10 (►i0 ORAL PRESENTATIONS — (a) Presentation by Dina Cramer, Public and Information Services Manager, announcing a community reading program during the month of October 2005 entitled El Segundo Reads "The Good Earth " by Pearl S Buck (b) Presentation by Tree Musketeers Youth Managers to the El Segundo Public Library of the newly published book 'Marcie, the Marvelous Tree, " Oil �I U W FBI a 0 r ^W l u w H W4 v O U N U ti z 0 z Q O E E 0 ti b Qn c 0 .r d m d a 0 i C U 7 O U Y U -°o c W 0 b c m 0 L O 3 b -a 7 b w .V. 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O`d T 7 V" A V a C � m A � O T [O d � y O O d TL go p T 7 r O � 3 O O w U F N U �n m w �J 0 0 0 018 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE- September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Special Orders of Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action (Continued Public Hearing) regarding the Fiscal Year 2005- 2006 Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvements Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriation Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended (Copies of the 2005 -2006 Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's office, and on the City's website ) (Fiscal Impact $109,410,800 in total appropriations, $78,206,850 in total estimated revenues and prior year designations of $31,203,950) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION. 1 Open Public Hearing and receive public testimony - Continued on next page - BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION On May 20, 2005 and July 25, 2005, the City Council held Strategic Planning Sessions with the City Manager and all department heads During these planning sessions, the City Council - Continued on next page - ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS- Exhibit A Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Change List of Budget Revisions in all Funds ➢ Resolution approving and adopting the Operating and Five -Year Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 ➢ Resolution approving and adopting the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 FISCAL IMPACT $109,410,800 in total appropriations, $78,206,850 in total estimated revenues and prior year designations of $31,203,950 Operating And Capital Budget. $0 Amount Requested: $109,410,800 total appropriations all funds Account Number Project Phase Adopt Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Operating and Five -Year Capital Improvement Budget Appropriation Required X Yes _ No ($109,410,800 total appropriations, $78,206,850 in total estimated revenues, and $31,203,950 in prior year designations) ORIGINATED BY DATE /h O & Bret M Plumlee, Director Administrative Services REVIEWE�,B�: �- DATE: f /t'l b< rt, City Manager 0 D 1 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION (continued), 2 Adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Operating Budget and the five -year Capital Improvement Budget 3 Incorporate "Exhibit A Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 Change List of Budget Revisions in all Funds" into the Adopted Budget and deposit any fiscal year 2004 -2005 General Fund savings into the Economic Uncertainty Fund in fiscal year 2005 -2006 once the fiscal year 2004 -2005 audit is complete 4 Adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year2005- 2006, as presented 5 Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (continued) reviewed departmental projects and recommended program reductions, established priorities and set the general direction for the next fiscal year Modifications were made to the preliminary budget based on the recommendations of the City Council On August 2, 2005 the FY 2004 -2005 Preliminary Operating and Five -Year Capital Improvement Budget was submitted to the City Council On August 16, 2005 the City Council conducted a Budget Workshop to review the FY 2005 -2006 Preliminary operating and Five - Year Capital Improvement Budget At its meeting on September 6, 2005, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing on the FY 2005 -2006 Operating Budget and the Five -Year Capital Improvement Project Budget Based on the two Strategic Planning Sessions, the budget workshop, and the Public Hearing held September 6, 2005, City Council directed staff to make revisions to the FY 2005 -2006 Preliminary operating and Five -Year Capital Improvement Budget These revisions are attached to this report and have been included in the final budget to be adopted Reclassification of various positions is Included in the final, adopted budget based on the action taken by the Council at the August 16, 2005 City Council meeting Personnel Reclassifications /Changes Included in the final, adopted budget is a reclassification of the Program Coordinatorto Senior Program Coordinator and anew job classification of Senior Video Technician Also included is the reinstatement of the Assistant Finance Director, and Assistant City Manager positions, addition of one Lieutenant position, and the elimination of the Economic Development Director position Overall, no new positions have been added and one position has been eliminated The total fiscal impact of these personnel changes is reflected in the Preliminary Budget as a savings of $178,850 020 Incorporate "Exhibit A — FY 2005 -2006 Change List of Budget Revisions in all Funds" into the FY 2005 -2006 Adopted Budget. Budget Revenue revisions between Preliminary and Adopted There are a number of budget revisions within all funds that have been made between the preliminary and final adopted budget A change list of all budget revisions in all funds is attached to this staff report A total of $918,050 in estimated revenues has been added since the budget workshop The summary of changes includes a $100,000 increase in Transient Occupancy Tax based on continued growth in occupancy rates, $7,350 in increased paramedic fees, $11,300 reduction in Recreation and Park fees to reflect changes in identification cards and softball fees, $1 2 million in MTA funds for the 2 way conversion of Nash Street not included in the Preliminary budget, and a decrease of $378,000 in Water funds to correctly reflect the anticipated change in rates Budget expenditure revisions between Preliminary and Adopted A total increase of $83,750 in appropriations has been made since the budget workshop The summary of changes includes $114,550 in General Fund revisions, $(162,700) in Gas Tax Fund revisions, $31,900 in Proposition A Fund revisions, and $100,000 in COPS Grant Fund revisions Included in the General Fund revisions of $114,550 is $102,600 in Fire Department overtime to fund backfilling of three new firefighter positions anticipated to begin February 1, 2006 Deposit any FY 2004 -2005 General Fund savings into the Economic Uncertainty Fund in FY 2005 -2006 once the FY 2004 -2005 audit is complete. At the Strategic Planning Sessions of May 20, 2005 and July 25, 2005, City Council directed staff to transfer any FY 2004 -2005 General Fund savings into FY 2005 -2006 Once the audit is complete and all General Fund revenues and expenditures are accounted for, staff is recommending transferring any savings that would normally go into the Infrastructure Replacement Fund, per the fund balance policy, into the Economic Uncertainty Fund Adopt the Resolution approving and adopting Appropriations Limit for FY 2005 -2006. Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution, commonly referred to as the Gann Appropriations Limit, was adopted by California voters in 1980 and placed limits on the amount of proceeds of taxes that State and local agencies can appropriate and spend each year Based upon the California Constitution and applicable law, staff has presented the City Council with an Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2005 -2006 as adjusted by the factors identified in the attached Resolution The Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2005 -2006 will be $86,431,013 Capital Improvement Proiects The FY 2005 -2006 Capital Improvement Projects total $31,301,450 which includes $460,800 in Gas Tax street improvement projects, $2,000,000 in Residential Sound Insulation 021 improvements, over $15 million in funding for the Douglas Gap Closure and Douglas /Nash Two Way Conversion, $1 8 million in Water and Sewer improvements, $461,000 in Golf Course improvements, $4 1 million in Traffic Improvements, and $5 5 million for purchase of 5 acres and improvements for new Soccer Fields All Funds The revised FY 2005 -2006 budget is balanced Total appropriations for all funds are $109,410,800 and this matches with estimated revenues of $78,206,850 and prior year designated fund reserves of $31,203,950 General Fund This budget as presented contains General Fund appropriations inclusive of transfers of $48,657,900 and General Fund estimated revenues inclusive of transfers of $48,683,900 If City Council approves the revision list to include in the FY 2005 -2006 Adopted Budget as recommended by staff, the FY 2005 -2006 General Fund Revenues will exceed the FY 2005- 2006 General Fund Appropriations by $26,000 022 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO EXHIBIT A CHANGE LIST OI REVENUE BUDGET REVISIONS - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006 ADOPTED BUDGET 9 /U /01 0,2A,3 l FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06 BUDGET Account Inc (Dec) Balance Preliminary Estimated Revenues inclusive of Transfers In S 77,288,800 ADJUSTMENTS General Fund Increase in Transient Occupancy Tax based on continued increase in occupancy 0000 -3203 100,000 Increase paramedic fees to reflect the overall LA County addrtonal increase 0000 -3843 7,350 Decrease Rec and Park fees to reflect changes in td cards and softball fees 0000 -3831 (11,300) MTA Fund Adjust 05 -06 Estimated Revenues not included in total 0000.3979 1,200,000 Water Fund Adjust Water Revenues to total estimated $11,100,000 0000 - 3851 -3859 (378,000) Total Revenue Estimate Adjustments - all funds 918,050 Prior Year Designated Fund Reserves 31,203,950 Total Revised Estimated Revenues inclusive of Transfer In S 109,410,800 9 /U /01 0,2A,3 l CITY OF EL SEGUNDO EXHIBIT A CHANGE LIST OF BUDGET REVISIONS - APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006 ADOPTED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006 BUDGET Account Inc (Dec) Balance Preliminary Budget Appropnations inclusive of Transfers Out ADJUSTMENTS: General Fund. City Manager's Reduce Professional Technical funds budgeted in Non Department and CM 2101 -6214 (35,000) Reduce Dues and Subscriptions 2101 -6208 (750) Increase Economic Development Professional and Technical Services account 2401 -6214 50,000 %Van Department Reduce funding for Sister City 2901 -6403 (7,500) Add $1,000 to Citywide mileage to reflect increase in IRS rates to $ 405 per mile 2901 -6244 1,000 Fire Department Increase overtime to reflect backfill of 3 new firefighters beginning Feb 1, 2006 3202, 3203 -4103 102,600 Pokce Department Reflect $350 per month rental increase Pacific Corporate Towers 3107 -6202 4,200 Library Move $3,000 from 6102 -5204 to 6101 -6253 6101 -6253 - Total General Fund Adjustments Reduce funding for Five Year Reconstruction to bring fund balance to 0 8203 -8451 (162,700) Add CTIP program to the budget 31,900 Total Adjustments to Proposition A Fund Add program approved by Council at 7/25/05 Strategic Planning Session 100,000 Total Adjustments to COPS Fund Total Revised City Appropriations - All Funds inclusive of Transfers Out $ 109,327,050 114,550 (162,700) 31,900 100,000 $ 109,410,800 024 9/13/05 3 12 PM RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the city of El Segundo as follows SECTION 1 The City Council finds as follows A The Council received and considered the proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 as presented by the City Manager pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 1- 5A7(k), B The Council also received and considered the Preliminary Capital Improvement Program ( "CIP ") for Fiscal Years 2005 -2010 presented by the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, C The Council also contemplated public testimony and other evidence gathered from public hearings held on September 6 and September 20, 2005, D Based upon the record before it, the Council believes that it is in the public interest for the proposed City Budget and CIP to be adopted as set forth below SECTION 2 The City's Budget for Fiscal Years ( "FY ") 2005 -2006 and the CIP for FY 2005 -2010 is adopted by this Resolution as set forth in the attached Exhibits which are incorporated by reference True and correct copies of the Budget and CIP will be on file with the City Clerk for public inspection SECTION 3 The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to approve budgetary transfers of funds less than $10,000 within City Departments needed to provide service levels consistent with the categories of expenditures listed in the Budget Any such transfers will be reported to the City Council Budgetary transfers between categories, departments, or funds that are $10,000 or more require City Council approval SECTION 4 The Budget is intended to provide a financial plan to implement City projects and for routine operations Nothing in the Budget, the CIP, or this Resolution should be construed to give purchasing authority to the City Manager, or designee, that exceeds that set forth in the ESMC or any other applicable law SECTION 5 At the end of the fiscal year, unexpended appropriations in the Budget will be carried forward to the next fiscal year as needed to underwrite the expense of outstanding purchase commitments and programs Page 1 of 2 025 SECTION 6: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution; record this Resolution in the book of the City's original resolutions, and make a minute of the adoption of the Resolution in the City Council's records and the minutes of this meeting SECTION 7 This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September 2005 Kelly McDowell, Mayor STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City is five, that the foregoing Resolution No was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of September 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following roll call vote AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN ATTEST Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk APPROVED A Mark D Hen By ail H P Assistant Page 2 of 2 '� �g aL RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SETTING ITS APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of El Segundo as follows- SECTION 1 The City Council finds as follows A Article XIIIB of the California Constitution requires the City to set its Appropriations Limit on an annual basis B. The City's Appropriations Limit may be adjusted annually based upon inflation and population growth C The City Council may choose the method of calculating adjustments to the City's Appropriations Limit on an annual basis For inflation, pursuant to Article XIIIB, § 8(e)(2), adjustments to the Appropriations Limit may be calculated using either the percentage change in per capita personal income from the preceding year or the percentage change in the local assessment roll from the preceding year because of local nonresidential new construction For population growth, pursuant to Government Code § 7901(b), the City may either use the percentage growth either in its jurisdiction or from the surrounding county D Based upon the California Constitution and applicable law, the City's Administrative Services Department has presented the City Council with a proposed Appropriations Limit as adjusted by the factors identified in this Resolution SECTION 2 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, and those Government Code sections adopted pursuant to Article XIIIB, § 8(f), the City Council chooses to adjust the City's Appropriations Limit by calculating inflation using the percentage change in the City's assessment roll from the preceding year because of local nonresidential new construction and calculating population growth by using the percentage change in population in Los Angeles County SECTION 3 Asa result of the adjustments made to the City's Appropriations Limit, the City Council sets the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2005 -2006 at $86,431,013 SECTION 4 The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution, enter same in the book of original Resolutions, and make a Minute of its adoption in the City's records and in the Minutes of the meeting when it was adopted Page 1 of 2 027 SECTION 5 This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September 2005 Kelly McDowell, Mayor STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 1 I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City is five, that the foregoing Resolution No was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of September 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following roll call vote. AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN ATTEST Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk APPROVED Mark D Hen W Karl H Berger Assistant City . i i/ Page 2 of 2 028 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Special Orders of Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION- Consideration and possible action to open a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Downtown Specific Plan by expanding the current boundary and Incorporating the commercially zoned parcels along the 200 block of West Grand Avenue located between the current westerly boundary of the Plan area and Concord Street RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION• 1) Open Public Hearing, 2) Discussion; 3) Adopt a Resolution approving Environmental Assessment No EA -645 and General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, 4) Introduction of Ordinance for Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Change No 04 -01 and Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01; 5) Schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance on October 4, 2005, and /or 6) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. On August 25, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) After receiving public testimony and reviewing the documents, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2589, recommending City Council approval (Continued on next page ) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS• A Draft Resolution No. _ Including Initial Study of Environmental Impacts and Negative Declaration B Draft Ordinance No _ C. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated August 25, 2005, including Resolution 2589 D Draft Planning Commission Minutes, dated August 25, 2005 FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Account Number N/A Project Phase N/A se4� Seimone Junis. Manager Yes X No 9113 /aC) as DATE: 2 029 STAFF REPORT September 20, 2005 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.) of the project. Page 2 The DSP was adopted for the purpose of enhancing the quality of the small town environment that the residents of El Segundo currently enjoy. The DSP provides this opportunity by implementing different development standards than set forth in the zoning regulations, including design standards that address urban design (budding design, site planning and streetscape design) Additionally, the DSP includes an option for downtown budding expansion to either provide the physical parking spaces or pay a parking in -lieu fee (currently $17,500 per space) This flexibility was created to encourage economic growth in the downtown and create a revenue stream for the City to construct public parking structures available for the entire downtown area On May 18, 2004, the City received an application from Frank Glynn (representing the owner of property at 227 W Grand Avenue) to expand the Downtown Specific Plan boundary and incorporate the applicant's property along with 219 and 218 -228 W Grand Avenue If approved, the applicant could add a 2nd story to the existing budding and either provide 14 parking spaces or pay an in -lieu parking fee Because the applicant's property is not contiguous with the Plan's boundary (separated by 219 W. Grand Avenue), expansion of the boundary must also include the 219 W Grand property The applicant was informed that expanding the DSP boundary lust on one side of Grand Avenue would be inconsistent with the City's zoning practice The applicant modified the application to include the C -2 parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue within the expanded boundary (with permission and the support of the property owners) Project Description The proposed project would amend the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) to extend the DSP's current boundary line to incorporate adjacent parcels to the west on Grand Avenue The amendment involves both changes to the text contained within the DSP and changes to the current zoning designations of the properties to be added to the DSP area The proposed amendment would create a new "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD) with new zoning standards similar to the other districts in the DSP, while continuing with the same range of uses as currently allowed in the Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and Downtown Commercial (C -RS) zones There are four parcels involved in the zone change Three parcels are located on the north side of West Grand Avenue and a single parcel is located on the south side All four parcels are immediately west of the existing border of the DSP area The parcels are currently developed with retail, office, parking and commercial service uses The zoning designations of the three subject parcels on the north side of Grand Avenue (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) are Downtown Commercial (C -RS) and the single parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue (218 - 228 West Grand Avenue) is Neighborhood Commercial (C -2). Incorporating the subject parcels into the DSP will allow the property owners to participate in a parking in -lieu fee option when they seek to expand buildings or construct new ones Expanding the DSP will also result in an increase in Floor Area Ratio from 5 to 1 0 for the 030 STAFF REPORT September 20, 2005 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.) Page 3 property located at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue and an increase in the maximum number of residential units allowed within the subject parcels from four to five units, but only if all three parcels at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue are subdivided into four 3,500+ square - foot parcels Staff received a development application for a 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue Should the proposed amendment be adopted by the City Council, staff would process the development application (which was submitted for plan check) for a 4,923 square -foot second story addition to the existing 5,350 square -foot building designed in conformance with the proposed zoning standards of the West Grand Avenue Transitional District of the Downtown Specific Plan The proposed development does not require Planning Commission or City Council approval Analysis and General Plan Conformance The attached Planning Commission staff report dated August 25, 2005 provides in -depth analysis of the project Environmental Review In accordance with the Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an initial study was prepared for the purpose of determining whether the protect may have any significant effects on the environment Since the initial study showed that there is no substantial evidence that the protect may have a significant effect on the environment, a proposed negative declaration was prepared The notice of intent to adopt the negative declaration was provided in accordance with the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines The proposed negative declaration was circulated for public review and comment between July 14, 2005 and August 3, 2005 Public Comments Staff received one phone call on August 16, 2005 from an adjacent property owner at 226 Concord Street who is concerned with potential parking impacts on Concord Street as a result of the ability to use the parking in -lieu fee program for the parcels at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue rather than provide the on -site parking. The adjacent property owner subsequently submitted a letter followed by a second letter that expanded upon his comments to staff by telephone At the August 25, 2005 Planning Commission hearing the resident shared his concerns expressed in his letters Planning Commission Hearing At their August 25, 2005 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the matter, considered the public testimony, and recommended to the City Council the approval of Environmental Assessment No EA -645, General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific 031 STAFF REPORT September 20, 2005 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.) Page 4 Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Change No 04 -01, and Zone Text Amendment No 05- 01 The Commissioner's comments are provided in the attached meeting minutes Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the draft Resolution No. approving Environmental Assessment No EA -645 and General Plan Amendment No 04 -01 Staff also recommends that the City Council introduce an Ordinance to approve Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Change No. 04 -01 and Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01 Staff will return to City Council for a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance P \Planning & Budding Safety\Projects \626 - 650 \545\Ea -645CC SR doe 032 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARTION APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT NO. 645 (EA -645) AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04 -01 FOR A PROJECT THAT INCLUDES ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 05-01 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01 AND INVOLVES THE EXPANSION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES IN THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET TO CONCORD STREET, ADDRESSED AS 218-228,219 AND 227 WEST GRAND AVENUE. The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares that B On May 18, 2004, Frank Glynn, on behalf of property owners Bill and Loraine Flegenheimer, John Dukakis and Arch Young, and Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburger filed an application for an Environmental Assessment (EA -645), General Plan Amendment (GPA 04 -01), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 04 -01), Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 05 -01), and Zone Change (ZC 04 -01) to incorporate the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue into the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and to designate the subject parcels as the 'West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD), C The applications were reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan, as required by Government Code § 65454 which states that no specific plan may be amended unless the amendment is consistent with the general plan, and in conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), D In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal Code of Regulations § §15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No 3805, adopted March 16, 1993), E An Initial Study was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The Initial Study demonstrated that there is no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment Accordingly, a Negative Declaration was prepared The Notice of Intent to Adopt the Negative Declaration was provided in accordance with the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines 1_ 033 The Negative Declaration was circulated for public review and comment between July 14, 2005, and August 3, 2005, F The Planning and Budding Safety Department completed its review and scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for August 25, 2005, G On August 25, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by City Staff, public testimony, and the applicants /property owners and their representative; H The Planning Commission considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony, representatives of the subject property owners, and adopted Resolution No 2589 recommending City Council approval of Environmental Assessment (EA -645), General Plan Amendment (GPA 04- 01), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 04 -01), Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 05 -01), and Zone Change (ZC 04 -01), On September 20, 2005, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony and the applicants /property owners and their representative, and This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and evidence presented to the Council at its September 20, 2005 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department SECTION 2 Factual Findings The City Council finds that the following facts exist A The subject properties are located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo just west of the current Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) boundary at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue and are comprised of approximately 21,592 square feet in area The subject properties are the parcels fronting on Grand Avenue bounded by Concord Street to the west and the alley '' /z block west of Richmond Street on the east B The existing General Plan Land Use designation and zoning for the subject properties on the north side of Grand Avenue (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is Downtown Commercial and the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone and for the property on the south side of Grand Avenue (218 -228 West Grand Avenue) is Neighborhood Commercial and the Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Zone 034 dZ C The existing uses of the subject properties include offices and a bakery on the north side of Grand Avenue (at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue), and retail uses along with offices on the south side of Grand Avenue (at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue) D Surrounding land uses in the area generally consist of multi -family residential dwellings to the north, to the south, and to the west (on the north side of Grand Avenue), and offices, retail, and service - oriented uses to the east and west The surrounding area is a fully developed urban environment E The proposed re- designation and re- zoning of the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would change the General Plan Land Use designation of approximately 496 acres to the Downtown Specific Plan designation and rezone the properties to the Downtown Specific Plan Zone ( "West Grand Avenue Transitional District') F. Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP would increase the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) of the property from 0 5 1 to 1 1 allowing the potential for 2,232 square feet of additional development to the existing 3,960 square -foot budding G The allowable floor area ratio (FAR) for the C -RS zoned parcels (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is the same as the DSP Zone FAR of (1 1) Additionally, the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan could potentially allow one additional residential unit (for a total of four units) where three are currently allowed under the C -RS zoning standards for these parcels H Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a building 30 -foot high as compared to the 28 -foot height limit in the C -2 zone Rezoning the C -RS zoned parcels at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a budding 30 -foot high along the two property lines fronting West Grand Avenue and Concord Street and up to 45 feet high recessed toward the rear and interior side of the property away from West Grand Avenue and Concord Street as compared to the 45 -foot height limit for an entire parcel in the C -RS zone Rezoning the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would allow the subject property owners to either provide on -site parking or pay the City an in -lieu parking fee for the construction of new buildings and budding additions K The land uses permitted in the Downtown Specific Plan include a variety -3- 035 of commercial uses, residential uses above the first floor, and recreational uses SECTION 3. Environmental Assessment Because of the facts identified in Section 2 of this Resolution, the proposed project was analyzed for its environmental impacts and a Draft Initial Study was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15063 The Initial Study found that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment Therefore, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts is proposed for this project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15070 Accordingly, based upon the evidence presented to the City Council, the City need not prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project SECTION 4 General Plan As required under Government Code § 65454 the amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with the City's General Plan as follows A The El Segundo General Plan land use designation is Downtown Specific Plan This designation is intended for neighborhood serving commercial and residential uses B The proposed Downtown Specific Plan designation allows a maximum FAR of 1 1 whereas the Neighborhood Commercial designation of the General Plan allows a maximum FAR of 0 5 1 However, since the application includes a General Plan amendment to allow the increase in FAR, this would not create an inconsistency C The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several General Plan goals, objectives and policies related to Economic Development, Land Use, and Housing The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the Economic Development Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal ED3, Objective ED3 -1, Policy ED3 -1.2, Policy ED3 -1 3, and Policy ED3 -1 5, in that the amended Downtown Specific Plan will strive to preserve and improve the business environment and image of Downtown El Segundo through the use of design standards and the option to pay an in -lieu fee instead of providing on -site parking; create an economically viable and stable Downtown area that uniquely contributes to El Segundo's commercial options through development standards that facilitate the revitalization of underdeveloped property in the Downtown area, encourage the revitalization efforts that improve the appearance of the Downtown area business, improve traffic circulation and parking by collecting in -lieu fees to pay for constructing parking facilities in the Downtown, and improve pedestrian access through Development and Design Standards that establish 0 -foot front and street side setbacks while providing the opportunity for a mix of commercial services -4- 03G D The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal LU1, Objective LU1-4, Goal LU4, Objective LU4 -2.1, Objective LU4 -2.5, and Objective LU4 -2.6, in that the amendment to the Specific Plan will further the goal of maintaining a "small town" atmosphere as additional parcels will be subject to the standards of the Specific Plan, will maintain the City's Downtown as integral to the City's appearance and function by adding the subject parcels to the Downtown Specific Plan which will be regulated by the Development and Design Standards that help to maintain the City's Downtown appearance and function, provide a stable tax base for the City through development of new commercial uses, revitalize and upgrade commercial areas, making them a part of a viable, attractive, and people - oriented commercial district with consideration to aesthetic architectural improvements, zoning and shopper amenities, the Downtown area will provide adequate parking by either developers or by the public by spending parking in -lieu fees collected from developers, and the Downtown area will maintain and encourage low -scale architectural profile and pedestrian - oriented features, consistent with existing structures E The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several Housing Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal 3, Policy 3 3 and Goal 4, in that the amendment to the Specific Plan will 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 of the Land Use Element since business /tenant owner - occupied residential units will be permitted above the street -front level and no residential units currently exist on the affected parcels, permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop with a diversity of types, price and tenure since affected parcels are underdeveloped property and business /tenant owner - occupied residential units will be permitted to be constructed above the street -front level, remove governmental constraints on housing development since business /tenant owner - occupied residential units above the street -front level will be allowed by either providing on -site parking or paying an in -lieu fee The amendment will allow residential units on the second floor without additional parking required as specified in Downtown Specific Plan Section VII 3 a i SECTION 5 Approvals A The City Council adopts the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for Environmental Assessment No EA -645, for General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, and Zone Change No 04 -01 as set forth in attached Exhibit 'A" which is incorporated into this Resolution by 037 -5- reference B The City Council amends the proposed Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element ( "Northwest Quadrant' subsection) of the General Plan to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley 'Y2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W. Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "B" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference C The City Council amends the 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends Buddout (Exhibit LU -3) of the Land Use Element to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W. Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley Y2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan. The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "C" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference D The City Council amends the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley Y2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan. The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "D" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference E The City Council amends the Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley Y2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "E" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference F The City Council adopts the Downtown Specific Plan Supplement to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of -6- 038 properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley ' /z block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "F" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference SECTION 6 Reliance on Record Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole SECTION 7 Limitations, The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework SECTION 8 Summanes of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact SECTION 9 This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution SECTION 10 This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2005. Kelly McDowell, Mayor -7- 039 ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Resolution No, was adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the day of , 2005, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the day of 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk Mark D By. MTV Karl H Berger Assistant CZ /A H 040 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION EXHIBIT A J� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY INITIAL STUDY/ ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM PROJECT No. EA -645 GPA 04 -01, SP 04 -01 ZC 04 -01 BACKGROUND Project Title Downtown Specific Plan Amendment 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 524 -2344 FAX (310) 322 -4167 www.elsegundo.org 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of El Segundo, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Art Bashmakian, Interim Senior Planner, (310) 524 -2342 4. Project Location (Subject Site): 200 block of West Grand Avenue (218 -228. 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) 5 Project Sponsor's Name and Address: • Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburaer 219 West Grand Avenue. El Seoundo. CA 90245 • John Dukakis and Arch Young 218, 220, 222, 224. 226. & 228 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245 • Bill and Loraine Flegenheimer 227 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245 6. General Plan Designation: 219 -227 W Grand Avenue is designated Downtown Commercial and 218 -228 W Grand Avenue is designated Neighborhood Commercial Zoning: 219 -227 W Grand Avenue is zoned Downtown Commercial (C -RS) and 218 -228 W Grand Avenue is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) 8. Description of Project. (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off -site features necessary for its implementation Attach additional sheets if necessary) The proposed project is an amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) involving the expansion of its current boundary by including adjacent parcels to the west on Grand Avenue The amendment will involve both changes to the text contained within the DSP and changes to the current zoning designations of the properties to be added to the DSP area There are four parcels involved in the zone change Three on the north side of West Grand Avenue and a single parcel on the south side of West Grand Avenue All four parcels are immediately west of the existing border of the DSP area The parcels are currently developed with retail, office, parking and commercial service uses The zoning designations of the three parcels to the north are currently Downtown Commercial (C -RS) and the single parcel on the south side is Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) The subject parcels for this new Gateway District of the 041 Downtown Specific Plan area encompasses the alley to the west of Richmond Street and terminates on the east side of Concord Street along West Grand Avenue The incorporation of the subject parcels into the DSP will allow the property owners to benefit from a parking in -lieu fee program currently offered to properties within the DSP This Program allows expansion and new construction to take place without having to provide code required parking when the developer chooses to pay fees to the City in -lieu of providing parking Changing the zoning designation to DSP will increase the allowable maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the parcel at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue from 0 5 1 (maximum for C -2 Zone) to 1 1 As the existing building is 3,960 square feet, the change in FAR can potentially allow 2,232 square feet of additional development The FAR for both the C -RS Zone and DSP Zone is the same Therefore the properties at 219 — 227 W Grand Avenue have the same maximum potential development under the DSP zone as they currently do under the C -RS Zone The DSP height standards are more restrictive (30' at street front and street side and 45' towards the rear of a parcel) compared to the C -RS Zone which allows 45' on the entire property The C -RS Zone has a 10 -foot rear setback whereas the DSP Zone does not have a required setback as part of its Development Standards but requires an approximate 10 foot buffer (setback) as part of its Design Standards instead (along the north property line of the Grand Avenue district) The proposal involves requiring similar 10 -foot setbacks as part of the Design Standards for the proposed West Grand Avenue Transitional District The design of the proposed project for the property at 227 West Grand Avenue maintains a minimum 10 -foot buffer zone as measured from the budding (including the 2nd story addition) to the north property line Although the DSP Zone development standards allow zero -foot setbacks, the aforementioned design standard requiring the 10 -foot rear landscape setback (with mature trees and shrubs) will result in the same rear setback as required in the C -RS Zone The DSP's height standards are less restrictive than the C -2 Zone as the maximum height for C- 2 properties is 28' However, the DSP limits height at the street front (Concord Street) and side street (Grand Avenue) to two - stories and 30' for the property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue Because this property is relatively small and it is a corner lot, combined with the required setbacks to make sure future development is compatible with the residential uses to the south, the area of the parcel that can be built to the maximum allowable height of 45 feet is limited Although the DSP Zone does not have setbacks, as this property adjoins residential uses to the south, the accompanying design standards proposed by staff of a 10 -foot side and rear setback and a 15 -foot front setback adjacent to residential uses would require the same front and side yard setbacks as currently required in the C -2 Zone Therefore, the potential development resulting from the change to DSP will not be much different that currently allowed under the C -2 zoning designation The proposed project also includes a 4,923 square -foot second story addition to an existing 5,350 square -foot building located at 227 West Grand Avenue The building will maintain a 10- foot rear setback and have a height of 29' 7" along the street frontage and 33' 5" at the rear portion of the building This development is contingent upon the City's approval of the proposed DSP Amendment as the applicant desires to take advantage of the parking in -lieu fee program and not provide the required 14 parking spaces on site 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting. (Briefly descnbe the project's surroundings) 219 -227 W Grand Avenue North Multi - Family Residential (R -3) and developed with multi - family residential dwellings 042 East Downtown Specific Plan and developed with single -story vacant tenant spaces designed forretad( service /office uses South Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and developed with single -story retail /service West Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and developed with a multi - family apartment and preschool 218 -228 W Grand Avenue North Downtown Commercial (C -RS), developed with offices and a bakery East Downtown Specific Plan, developed with retail and residential in a two -story building South Multi- Family Residential (R -3) and developed with multi - family residential dwellings West Neighborhood Commercial (C -2), developed with two -story offices 10 Other Public Agencies Whose Approval is Required (e g, permits, financing approval, or participation agreement) None 043 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below ( X) would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a Potentially Significant Impact as indicated by the checklist on the following pages III. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this Initial Study of Environmental Impact, the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo finds the following: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a Aesthetics NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared Hazards & Hazardous Materials I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will Public Services not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed Agricultural Resources to by the project proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared Hydrology/Water Quality I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an Recreation ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required Air Quality I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potential significant impact" or "potentially significant Land Use /Planning unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately Transportation/Traffic analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed Biological Resources by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets An Mineral Resources ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to Utilities /Service Systems be addressed Cultural Resources I find that although the proposed protect could have a significant effect on the environment, because Noise all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE Mandatory Findings of Si mficance DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to Geology /Soils that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are Population /Housing imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required III. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this Initial Study of Environmental Impact, the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo finds the following: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a X NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potential significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed I find that although the proposed protect could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required A 2005 se[ Jugts Date Director of Plannin a d ildmg Safety, City of El Segundo 044 IV, EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e g the protect falls outside a fault rupture zone) A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project- specific factors as well as general standards (e g the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a protect- specific screening analysis) 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site, cumulative as well as protect- level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect maybe significant If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required 4) "Negative Declaration Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Significant Impact " The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17, "Earlier Analysis," may be cross - referenced) 5) Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration Section 15063 (c) (3) (d) In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following (a) Earlier Analysis Used Identify and state where they are available for review (b) Impacts Adequately Addressed Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis (c) Mitigation Measures For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the protect 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e g general plans, zoning ordinances) Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated 7) Supporting Information Sources A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats, however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected 9) The analysis of each issue should identify (a) the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate each question, and (b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance 045 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Inco orated 1. AESTHETICS Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic X highway'? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site X and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely X affect day or nighttime views in the area? a) There are no scenic vistas within the subject area Thus, no significant adverse impacts are anticipated In addition, the type, size and height of development, possible as a result from the project is not much different than currently allowed, under current zoning and in fact the DSP is more restrictive regarding height b) None of the above referenced resources exist in the project area In addition, none of the subject buildings have been designated as historic and they are not located within a State scenic highway c) Although the Development Standards section of DSP does not require setbacks, the Design Standards section of the DSP stipulates setbacks and buffers to safeguard adjacent residential uses in order to maintain compatibility between uses These setback requirements together with other design standards will ensure development that protects the visual character and quality of the site and its surroundings d) The project involves the expansion of the current DSP boundary involving the zone changes described above This change in itself will not create new source of light or glare The anticipated light and glare would be no different than what is possible under current zoning In addition, the amount and type will be subject to all current regulations 2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland Would the project? a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to X the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency to non - agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act X contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non- X agricultural use? a), b) and c) None of the above mentioned agricultural resources are located within or near the subject or surrounding area 3 AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations Would the project a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality X plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing X or projected air quality violation 046 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Incorporated c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (Including X releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? X e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? X a) The land uses and densities resulting from the project do not exceed those standards that are already existing and permitted, with few exceptions The project could result in one additional residential unit if the subject parcels currently zoned C -RS are subdivided into four parcels However, to achieve the subdivision in order to facilitate the one additional unit would involve the demolition of existing structures The other exception is the allowance of 1 1 FAR compared to 0 5 1 FAR for the C -2 zoned parcel The difference in FAR could at most allow 3,096 additional square feet of development than currently allowed as the parcel is only 6,192 square feet, should the existing building be demolished However, if the existing building remains no more than 2,232 square feet can be added to the budding The project also involves the construction of a 4,923 square -foot 2nd story office addition to an existing single -story office The project as a whole will not conflict or obstruct implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) as the project's air quality impacts were analyzed per criteria established by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) using the URBEMIS 2002 model The pollutant levels possible from this project are below the thresholds established by SCAQMD b) As stated above the project's air quality impacts were analyzed per the criteria established by SCAQMD The pollutant levels possible from this project are below the thresholds established by SCAQMD Therefore, the project will not violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation c) As stated above the project's air quality impacts were analyzed per the criteria established by SCAQMD The criteria and the accompanying URBEMIS model account for cumulative impacts The established thresholds are very conservative as they factor in the region's existing high pollution levels that exceed current state and federal standards Therefore the project will not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant d) As discussed above the project will not result in the emission of substantial pollutants Also, any anticipated future occupants of the site will not be exposed to substantial pollutant concentrations as the surrounding uses are such that substantial pollutants are not anticipated Surrounding uses are residential, small scale office and retail /service e) Future anticipated uses in the 2nd story addition are most likely to be office uses Such uses and others that are permitted by right in the DSP are typically found in urbanized areas such as bakeries, restaurants, and general retail and offices These uses do not generally create objectionable odors that could affect a substantial number of people 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, X or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantially adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community Identified in local or regional plans, policies, X regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited X to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc ) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? 047 Issues and Supporting Information potentially Less than Less Than Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident migratory X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological X resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance2 f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, other approved local, regional, X or state habitat conservation plan? a) The subject site is fully developed with surface parking and buildings The immediate adjacent parcels are also fully developed The site is not a known habitat for any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service Therefore, the protect would not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service b) The subject site is fully developed with surface parking and buildings The immediate adjacent parcels are also fully developed The site does not contain nor the immediate surrounding area riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies and regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Wildlife Service Therefore, the project could not have a substantially adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies and regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Wildlife Service c) As the site is fully developed and no wetlands are present, the project could not have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc ) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means d) As the site is fully developed and is located within an urbanized area surrounded by other urban uses, the protect could not interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites e) The City does not have a policy or ordinance protecting biological resources in or adjacent to the subject site In addition the site is fully developed with parking, buildings and some landscaping The project could result in the trimming or removal of some Ficus street trees However, these trees are not identified as a biological resource f) The site and the surrounding area are not within a Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or any other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan Therefore, the protect could not conflict with such plans 5 CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical X resource as defined in Section 15064 5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an X archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064 5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or X unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal X cemeteries 048 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Inco ornted a) The subject site does not contain any historical resource as defined in Section 15064 5 The project in and of itself would not result in any changes except for the 2nd story addition However, this aspect of the project (2nd story addition) would result in the preservation of the existing single -story building b) The subject site does not contain any archaeological resources as defined in Section 15064 5 c) No paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature Is known to exist on the site In addition the project does not involve any excavation d) No excavation Is Involved with the 2nd story addition In addition, there is no Indication that there are any human remains within the project site 6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS Would the project a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, Including the risk of loss, injury or death Involving (I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist -Paolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map Issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence X of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42 (it) Strong seismic ground shaking? X (m) Seismic- related ground failure, Including liquefaction? X (iv) Landslides? X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- X or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive sod, as defined in Table 18 -a -B of the Uniform X Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not X available for the disposal of waste water? 04 9 Issues and Supporting Information Potmnally Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Inco orated a) (i) The project site is located within the seismically active Southern California region, therefore, as with any development, site occupants would be subject to similar seismic risks as other developments of a comparable size and use which are located in the vicinity of the Specific Plan However, no known geologic features exist on the sites, and no known active or potential active faults are located on or near the proposed project areas The risk of surface rupture due to faulting is considered remote, as is the potential for ground failure or other seismic hazards Therefore, the potential to expose people to impacts from fault rupture resulting from seismic activity during the design life of the existing buildings, new additions and future buildings is considered less than significant (ii) As indicated above, the project site is located in the seismically active Southern California region and therefore could be subject to strong ground shaking in the event of an earthquake However, compliance with the design and construction standards contained in the California Building Code (CBC) and the El Segundo Municipal Code would reduce potential seismic impacts to less than significant levels for the 2nd story addition and any other new construction The project in and of itself (other than the 2 n story addition and future buildings) would not expose people or structures to geologic and soil hazards as it merely changes the zoning designation of the sites that already contain existing buildings (w) The project area is not considered to be an area of high risk for liquefaction Therefore, the project would not have a significant impact (iv) The project site and the immediate surrounding areas are predominantly flat with a gentle slope No large hills or slopes are present on the site No impact is likely to occur b) The site is fully developed with surface asphalt parking and buildings No grading or sod work is anticipated Therefore, no impact would occur as a result of the project c) The project involves a 2ntl story addition and a zone change As such no excavation, grading or fill is required Thus, the proposal would not result in or expose people to potential impacts involving the on or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse d) The project involves a 2nd story addition and a zone change No excavation grading or fill is involved Thus, the proposal would not result in or expose people to potential impacts involving expansive soils e) The site is located in an urbanized area and is already connected to existing sewer infrastructure Since the project would not involve the use of septic systems, no impact would occur 7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project9 a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the X routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the X likely release of hazardous materials into the environment c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or X proposed school d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962 5 and, as X a result would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public X use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? 10 050 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact result in a safety hazard for people residing or working In the project Significant Significant Significant X area? Impact With Impact g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted Mitigation X emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Inco orated f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working In the project X area? g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted X emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to X urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wtld(ands? I a) The project will create a less than significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials other than common cleaning solutions and other common materials used in business and residences, disposed of in accordance with applicable statues The change of zone in itself will not create nor increase such hazards However, additional square footage that will be permitted as a result of the zone change will not create a significant hazard as the hazardous materials will be common cleaning solutions and other common materials used in businesses b) The type of uses that would be permitted (office, retail or residential) in the 2nd story addition (or in expanded or a new building as a result of the zone change) will not involve operations that could create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment c) As stated above, the likely uses (primarily offices, retail and residential) possible on the subject area will not involve operations that could emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school d) According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DISC) Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites List, there are no such sites in the subject area No impact would occur e) The project will not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the protect site as the maximum permissible height of structure is limited to 45 feet and LAX is one -half mile north of the project site f) The site is not within the vicinity of a private airstrip No impact would occur g) The project will not Impair implementation of or physically Interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan as future development (of size and mass as described in the project description) would only occur on the private properties that are designated and recognized by the City and emergency plans as sites that allow commercial, office and residential development h) The subject site is not adjacent to wildlands or inter -mixed with wildlands Therefore, no loss, injury or death involving wildland fires would occur 8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would the project a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? X b) Substantially degrade groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e g , X the production rate of pre - existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? „ UPI Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Inc, orated c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, In a X manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off - site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or X substantially increase the rate or surface runoff In a manner which would result in flooding on- or off site? e) Create or contribute runoff which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial X additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g) Place housing within a 100 -year floodplain, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood X hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would X impede or redirect flood flows? I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee X or dam? I) Inundation by setche, tsunami, or mudflow? X 12 052 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Muiganon Incorporated a) The project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements as long as the future construction and operations adhere to all applicable laws regulating water quality and waste discharge standards There is no indication that the project could reasonably violate such standards No impact would occur b) The project's size would not result in the type of development and density that could substantially deplete groundwater supplies The site is fully developed and covered with asphalt, concrete and buildings, thus it does not currently serve as a groundwater recharge area No impact would occur c) The site is fully developed Any future additions would not substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff In a manner which would result in flooding on — or off -site The project could not alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area as existing runoff flows to gutters and storm drains designed specifically to handle runoff The site and surrounding area does not contain streams or rivers Therefore, no impact would occur d) (see c above) e) As stated above the project will not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems as the 2nd story addition (and possible future additions or new budding) will not alter the size in any manner that would increase runoff The project will not result in runoff that would provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff nor decrease the quality of water, as no changes are foreseen that would alter the quality of the storm water runoff f) (see a above) g) The site is not within a 100 -year flood hazard area Therefore, no impact would occur h) (see g above) I) There are no levees or dams in or near the project site And as stated above the site is not within a flood hazard area Therefore, no impact would occur j) Inundation of the site by seiche, tsunami or mudflow is highly unlikely, Although the site is approximately 4,000 feet east of the Pacific Ocean, most tsunamis are not likely to impact the site as the elevation of the subject site is 127 feet above sea level Therefore, there is a less than significant impact 9 LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project a) Physically divide an established community? X b) Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) X adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural X community conservation plan? 053 13 Issues and Supporting Information Potemnally Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Inco orated a) The protect could not physically divide an established community as the protect involves a 2nd story addition over an existing single -story office building and the potential to Increase the size of future development by 2,232 square feet on the C -2 zoned site b) The protect would be in compliance with the General Plan and the zoning ordinance as the zoning ordinance contains provisions for the City to consider a zone change and general plan /specific plan amendments The amendment would not conflict with any mitigation measures adopted as part of the Negative Declaration for the Downtown Specific Plan and as part of the EIR for the General Plan c) The site Is not within or near any habitat conservation or natural community conservation plan Therefore, no impact would occur 10 MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the protect a) Result In the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would X be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - Important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other X land use plan? a) Should there be a mineral resource on the site that is of value to the region and the residents of the state, the protect would not result In the loss of availability of such a resource as no excavation or removal of any minerals is proposed or could result from the protect No impact would occur b) There are no known mineral resources within the subject site or any mineral resource recovery sites delineated on the general plan or specific plan Any oil fields underlying the protect site will not be Impacted nor will its availability be limited by the protect No Impact would occur 11 NOISE Would the protect result in a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established In the local general plan or noise ordinance, or X applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne X vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent Increase In ambient noise levels in the protect X vicinity above levels existing without the protect? d) A substantially temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in X the protect vicinity above levels existing without the protect? e) For a protect located within an airport land use plan, or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public X use airport, would the protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive noise levels? f) For a protect within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive X noise levels? 14 U0— r! Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact b) (see a above) Significant Significant Significant levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project Similarly, any new addition at the 218 -228 W Grand Avenue property will likely be retail, office (and possibly residential on the 2nd floor) Such uses are not likely to Impact With Impact 65 CNEL noise contour, which is not considered a severely impacted noise area No impact would occur f) The site is not within the vicinity of a private airstrip No impact would occur 12 POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project Mitigation Inco orated a) The 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue will involve construction activities that will be short-term in nature (approximately 4 to 6 months in duration) and will occur only between 7 AM to 6 PM Monday - Saturday as allowed by City regulations In addition, vibration attributable to construction activities is expected to be minimal due to the type of construction equipment generally employed for development of this nature and compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance Therefore, there would be less than significant impacts and no mitigation is required b) (see a above) c) The use of the 2nd floor addition at 227 W Grand Avenue is proposed to be an office however retail and residential uses are also permitted Noise that could be generated from such uses stemming from a floor area that is less than 5,000 square feet will not be at levels that will result in a substantial permanent, temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project Similarly, any new addition at the 218 -228 W Grand Avenue property will likely be retail, office (and possibly residential on the 2nd floor) Such uses are not likely to substantially increase the ambient noise levels Therefore, there would be less than significant impacts d) (see c above) e) The subject site is approximately one mile from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) The subject site is in the 65 CNEL noise contour, which is not considered a severely impacted noise area No impact would occur f) The site is not within the vicinity of a private airstrip No impact would occur 12 POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for X example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)9 b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere X c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere X a) The project at most could result in one additional residential unit than otherwise possible without the project Also, the project could result in approximately 3,000 square feet of additional retail /office space if the C -2 zoned parcel is recycled or 2,232 square feet of additional floor area if the existing building on the C -2 zoned parcel is maintained The size of the project is such that it could not induce substantial population growth in the area b) The project will not displace any existing housing as the site does not contain housing c) The project will not displace substantial numbers of people as the site does not contain housing nor will the project involve demolition of existing businesses 13 PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services a) Fire protection? X b) Police protection? X c) Schools X d) Parks? X e) Other public facilities? X 15 0 5 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Significant Less than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Impact With Impact Mitigation Inco orated a — e) The size of the project is such that it will not necessitate the need for new or physically altered government facilities as the acceptable service ratios will not be affected for all the services listed above, including the County Sanitation District 14 RECREATION. a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical X deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an X adverse physical effect on the environment? a) The potential of one additional unit, the 2nd story addition and approximately 3,000 square feet of additional commercial space could result in additional people who will work or reside at the site However, the number of additional people that is reasonably possible as a result of the project (and who may use the existing neighborhood or regional parks) will be so few that no substantial physical deterioration is likely to occur should those people use the facilities b) The project does not include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities Therefore, no impact would occur 15 TRANS PORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project a) Cause an increase in the traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i e , result in a X substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for X designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety X risks? d) Substantially increase hazards to a design feature (e g , sharp curves or X dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e g farm equipment) e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g) Conflict with adopted policies or programs supporting alternative X transportation (e g , bus turnouts, bicycle racks) 16 0 J6 Issues and Supporting Information I Potentially Signfficant Less than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Impact With Impact Mmganon Inco orated a) The roadways and intersections within the protect area currently operate at Level of Service (LOS) A, B and C As evaluated in the Circulation Element of the General Plan, even with the increased density (one residential unit and approximately 3,000 square feet of additional development) plus the 2nd story addition, the roadways and intersections will not experience any significant impacts The maximum amount of PM peak trips that can be generated from the increased density is 38 (worst case scenario) The roadway capacity on Grand Avenue is 31,000 vehicles per day The volume of vehicles protected in the year 2025 is 12,800 between Vista del Mar Boulevard and Main Street and 17,500 between Main Street and Center Street The number of vehicular trips that could be generated by the protect will not cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic In addition, the models that forecasted the traffic volume for the year 2025 include increased densities resulting from future anticipated development Therefore, most of the trips attributed to the protect are already anticipated by the traffic models The street intersection at Main Street and Grand Avenue is currently at LOS A and it is anticipated to remain at LOS A in 2025 even with the anticipated growth of the protect area Therefore, the impact will be less than significant b) The nearest CMP designated roadway is Sepulveda Boulevard The traffic study that was prepared for the City's Circulation Element indicates that there will be no significant impact to any CMP routes as the subject area is located almost one mile west of the nearest route c) As stated previously, the protect will not result in a change in location of air traffic patterns due to the size and height of the protect In addition, the size and density of the protect is such that an increase in air traffic levels is not anticipated No impact would occur d) The proposed 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue and the potential additional development at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue will not alter the existing vehicular circulation system either on site or off -site on public streets No new driveways are proposed The type of vehicles anticipated to access the sites and surrounding area will be no different than the type of vehicles that will access the site and the surrounding area without the protect The anticipated vehicles are personal vehicles requiring a Class C California Driver's license such as cars, pick -up trucks and SUVs Therefore, there will not be a substantial increase in hazards due to a design feature e) The protect does not involve any modification to existing roads and driveways that could result in inadequate emergency access No impact would occur f) The redevelopment of the subject site involving the removal of all existing parking spaces and the construction of new buildings to maximum allowable size is possible with the parking in -lieu fee program, however, it is very unlikely Most businesses, particularly retail, are not likely to lose existing parking spaces as such an action could reduce the marketability of retail space Having on -site parking is a commodity for retail uses Therefore, loss of all existing parking spaces is not likely It is more likely that additional floor area could be added to the properties at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue and 219 W Grand Avenue (similar to the current proposal involving the god story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue) while the existing parking is maintained The additional on -site parking that would be required for the potential additions at 218 -228 and 219 W Grand Avenue could be offset if the owner(s) elect to pay fees in accordance with the parking in -lieu fee program Fees in -lieu of the number of required parking spaces must be paid to the City before building protects are completed and occupied The City will use the fees to purchase, lease or construct new parking facilities to meet the parking needs of the Downtown Specific Plan area Although the proposed 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue would result in the payment of fees for 14 parking spaces, (as the proposed development would only provide the existing 14 on -site spaces and 28 are required for the proposed protect), adequate parking spaces are available near the protect site to accommodate the demand for 14 parking spaces, including potential parking needs resulting from potential additions to the aforementioned properties g) The protect will not conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation As less parking will be provided on site, users and visitors of the site will be more likely to take alternative forms of transportation and actually support such policies and plans A lunch time shuttle between the hours of 11 30 a m and 2 15 p m (weekdays) provides alternative transportation to other areas of the City and other public transit routes 17 0 J7 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Incorporated 16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional X Water Quality Control Board b) Require or result In construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded X entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which services or may serve the protect determined that It has adequate X capacity to serve the project's protected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to X accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs g) Comply with federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste X V�8 18 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Significant Less than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact b) The wastewater that could be generated by one additional apartment unit, the 2 n story addition and the potential of Impact With Impact c) As stated previously, site drainage will not be altered nor will drainage increase Therefore, the project will not require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities No impact would occur Mitigation day for the potential 3,000 square feet of additional retail space and 187 gallons per day for the one residential unit for a total of 2,592 gallons per day Based on a recent analysis for the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, the estimated consumption of water will be adequately served by current water supplies The impact will be less than significant Incoi orated demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments The impact will be less than significant f) The projects could produce approximately 212 pounds of solid waste per day Existing landfills in the area have a) Wastewater generated by the 2nd story addition and any other future additions would be from office, retail and residential uses, for which wastewater are treated by standard (primary, secondary, and tertiary) treatment processes Any new additions or development on the subject area with or without approval of this project must comply with all applicable wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board No significant impact would occur from the project b) The wastewater that could be generated by one additional apartment unit, the 2 n story addition and the potential of 3,000 square feet of additional office and /or retail use will be negligible and will not result in the construction of new treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects No impact would occur c) As stated previously, site drainage will not be altered nor will drainage increase Therefore, the project will not require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities No impact would occur d) The estimated water consumption for the project is 1,235 gallons per day for the 2nd story addition, 1,170 gallons per day for the potential 3,000 square feet of additional retail space and 187 gallons per day for the one residential unit for a total of 2,592 gallons per day Based on a recent analysis for the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, the estimated consumption of water will be adequately served by current water supplies The impact will be less than significant e) As stated in b) above, the wastewater treatment provider has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments The impact will be less than significant f) The projects could produce approximately 212 pounds of solid waste per day Existing landfills in the area have sufficient capacity to serve the solid waste disposal needs However, the cumulative effect of solid waste in the region will necessitate new or expanded landfills or further recycling efforts The impact will be less than significant g) There is no indication that the project would not comply with federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste The type of uses and the type of solid waste that will be generated is anticipated and accommodated with trash bins, enclosures and regular solid waste pick -up No impact would occur 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the X number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in X connection with the effects of the past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or X indirectly? 19 059 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than less than Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation a) The subject parcels proposed for rezoning to DSP are currently developed with surface parking and buildings No fish or wildlife habitat exists on site The proposed 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue and the potential on the existing C -2 zoned site at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue for a building to be added on or recycled to a size that is approximately 3,000 square feet greater than its current size, will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory No significant impact would occur and no mitigation measures are required b) The incremental effects of the protect are not significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past protects, the effects of other current protects, and the effects of probably future protects The proposed project does not include any significant short-term environmental effects, and therefore would not be detrimental to the achievement of long -term environmental goals No impact would occur Although there are other past, current and probable future protects in the area surrounding the subject site, the project's contribution to cumulative, traffic, air quality and other impact areas would be de minimis (i a environmental conditions would essentially be the same whether or not the proposed project is implemented) No significant impact would occur and no mitigation measures are required c) As noted in the evaluations above, the proposed project would not result in any significant impacts Thus, the proposed protect would not have the potential to result In substantial adverse effects on human beings No significant impact would occur and no mitigation measures are required Source List 1 City of El Segundo Subdivision and Zoning Code 2 City of El Segundo General Plan and supporting traffic counts 3 City of El Segundo Downtown Specific Plan 4 Downtown Specific Plan Negative Declaration /Initial Study 5 Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC's) Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List (Cortese List) 6 AQMD Air Quality Analysis Guidance Handbook 7 Final Environmental Impact Report for Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development 8 Assignment of Amalgamated System Sewage Generation Factors to County Use Codes P [Planning & Building Safety\PROJECTS\626- 650\EA- 645\EA645 Initial Study Checklist doc 20 EXHIBIT B General Plan Amendment Text 3 Land Use Element Northwest Quadrant The northwest quadrant of the City has the most varied mix of uses within the City All of the City's residential units, the Downtown area, the Civic Center, and the older industrial area of Smoky Hollow, are located in this quadrant The 1992 Plan retains the three residential designations found on the old Plan single - family, two - family, and multi - family, plus a new designation of Planned Residential Development The Plan shows 357 2 acres of single - family, 57 4 acres of two - family, 119 3 acres of multi - family and 5 7 acres of planned residential development This includes the re- designation of Imperial Avenue School, which is no longer used for educational purposes, from Public Facility to Planned Residential Development The total number of dwelling units projected by the Plan is 7,674 One of the major goals of the 1992 Plan is to preserve the residential neighborhoods (Ord 1209, GPA 93 -1, 11/2/93, Ord 1244, 2/6/96, Ord 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97, Ord 1279, 10/7/97) The Smoky Hollow area, which houses many of the City's older industrial uses, has been designated Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use, in recognition of the existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan The Specific Plan allows a combination of industrial, retail, office, and residential uses The Smoky Hollow area is approximately 92 2 acres (Ord 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17197, Ord 1279, 1017197) The Downtown area is designated as Downtown Commercial (8-88 6 acres) and Downtown Specific Plan (25426 1 acres), where existing uses are already of a community - serving nature There are also 7-47 0 acres designated for Neighborhood Commercial uses along Grand and Imperial Avenues and at Manposa and Center Streets These have been designated only where there are existing neighborhood - serving commercial uses (Ord 1279, 10/7/97, Ord 1319, GPA 99 -2, 8/1/00) The public schools, private schools, Library, and other public uses are all shown as Public Facilities The Civic Center is included in the Downtown Specific Plan area In addition, each of the existing public parks are designated as such The open space areas under utility transmission corridors and the preserve for the Blue Butterfly are designated as Open Space (Ord 1319, GPA 99 -2, 811/00) The areas designated for parking on the Plan include public- and privately - owned lots which are necessary to serve existing businesses and the Downtown area The southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Avenue is designated Corporate Office (17 8 ac) allowing a mix of office uses, similar to what exists there now, with retail in the lobby There are General Commercial uses indicated along Sepulveda Boulevard, where there are existing commercial uses including the Hacienda Hotel There is also one General Commercial area along Imperial Avenue, where the Crown Sterling Suites Hotel now exists () UQ T H E C I T Y O F E L S E G U N D O • G E N E R A L P L A N 3 -9 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT C 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends Buildout Land Use Category Acres Dwelling Units Square Footage Single -Family Residential 3572 2,858 - -- Two- Family Residential 574 934 - -- Planned Residential 57 65 - -- Multi- Family Residential 1197 3,389 - -- Neighborhood Commercial --4- 7.0 85 * QGT890 96,909 Downtown Commercial 8 78 8.6 18 * 38-3T3.2837,6,328 General Commercial 443 - -- 1,930,000 Corporate Office 2112 - -- 12,351,000 Commercial Center 85 8 850,000 Smoky Hollow 94 1 268 2,019,454 Urban Mixed -Use North 2325 - -- 13,166,010 Urban Mixed -Use South 706 - -- 3,997,936 124th Street Specific Plan 39 1 73,530 Aviation Specific Plan 54 - -- 66,000 Downtown Specific Plan .24—.8 26.1 232 * 1,137,030 Corporate Campus Specific Plan 465 - -- 2,550,000 Parking 118 - -- - -- Light Industrial 356 1 - -- 18,529,000 Heavy Industrial 1,001.0 --- --- ** Public Facilities 879 - -- - -- Federal Government 90.6 - -- - -- Open Space 783 - -- - -- Parks 500 - -- - -- Street & Railroad R O W 4426 - -- - -- Totals 3,494.3 1 7,850 ,__56,768,197Fi Population Projection 1 17,287 ' Existing construction and recently constructed, renovated commercial centers and legal nonfonfonnmg residential uses at densities that are currently higher than allowed by the land use designations in this plan will not realistically be converted to mixed commercial residential uses and these buildings are expected to remain for the life of the Plan " The heavy industrial shown on this plan includes the Chevron Refinery and former Southern California Edison Generabon Station, A9 I hese tacllltles nave processing equipment and tanxS rather than buuomgs and are expected to remain for the life of the Plan Therefore, no estimated building square footage is shown Source City of El Segundo Planning Department and The Lightfoot Planning Group Amendments Ord 1209 1112193, Ord 1244 216196, Ord 1272 6117197, Ord 1279, 10F7/97, Ord 1309, 8117799, Ord 1314, 1217199, Ord 1309 8/17199 Ord 1314 12/7/99 Ord 1319, 8/1/2000, Ord 1345, 112/02 Ord 1382, 3/1/05 I CITY OF EL SEGUNDO * GENERAL PLAN I neral Plan Page 1 of 1 exhibit Summary of Existing Trends Buildout LU -3 ul61 �z n m 1 m m A S r L fvt EXHIBIT D (Placeholder) ®® ii��■ ■T= �m r, 1 ' in ii ii i minin ; a PINE AVE I � i i J m Feet 0 100 200 300 400 GRAND AVE 1- Legend j Tl, Y Neighborhood Comnsudel Downtown Commercial Hsavy Manufacturing x' _• 7 '. Open Spence Parking Public Facilities Single- Farmly ReaNkMiel Two -Famiy Reeldentlal Multi -Famy Residential �" •"^ * - Small Business � ~ " L" Specific Plan Districts sw a. C3 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary ®Main Sirael DIeMd Main $treat Transitional Dai ® North Rlctwnond Street District +---v ®Grand Avenue District ® wchmond Street District West Grand Avenue Transitional District EXHIBIT E PROPOSED LAND USE MAP City or KI scil ndo Go- 063 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. _ Exhibit F CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit B DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN SUPPLEMENT I. INTRODUCTION A. Specific Plan Project Description The proposed project is a Specific Plan for the Downtown area of El Segundo The Plan envisions a ten year horizon for planning and development purposes Although the Plan will not "expire" in ten years, it is anticipated that the goals of the Plan will be achieved within the ten year planning horizon, and that the Plan will be re- evaluated, updated and revised, if necessary, after ten years The project includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA 99 -2), a Zone Change (ZC 99 -2) and a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 99 -5) The Downtown Specific Plan encompasses the majority of the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone, as well as the Civic Center Complex, which is zoned Public Facilities (P- F) The Plan area is generally located west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard (Exhibits 1 -3) El Segundo's Downtown is the heart of the community Due to its location deep - within the community and awaydistance from regional arterials, Downtown remains a small, distinct district approximately two blocks by five blocks in size The Plan area is currently developed with commercial, residential and public uses, and future development is anticipated to be similar in nature The entire Specific Plan area is approximately 25-626 3 acres in size, yAHIP th^ °C 7^ ^^ matey 30 8 ^ The majority of the lots within the Specific Plan area are 25 feet wide by 140 feet deep, 3500 square feet in area, although many of the lots have been combined and developed under common ownership In general, the purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide the opportunity to implement the Vision of the community for the Downtown, to enhance the quality small town environment that the residents currently enjoy The Plan provides this opportunity by the adoption of new development standards, design regulations, and other criteria The City Council initiated the preparation of a Specific Plan in response to concerns and requests from the community to enhance the Downtown environment that the residents value so highly The Specific Plan will provide land use and development standards for the area including, but not limited to, standards for heights, setbacks, density, lot area, outdoor uses, landscaping, parking, loading, circulation and signage Design standards will also be included within the Specific Plan to regulate site development, street configurations, streetscape (sidewalks, street furniture, bus stops, bicycles), landscaping, lighting (street and pedestrian, decorative and security), architecture and signage The Specific Plan is divided into fwesix Districts, each having distinct characteristics and standards Two related protects, which are currently separately underway, are the update of the City's Circulation and Housing Elements The current and proposed development standards allow a commercial density or floor area ratio (FAR) of 1 0 1 An example of a FAR or density of 1 0 1 is a 3,500 square foot lot would allow a 3,500 square foot building One strategic site, the City parking lot (17,500 square feet in area) on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue, in the 200 block of Richmond Street, is proposed to allow a 1 5 1 FAR The Specific Plan area currently has approximately 560,000 064 square feet of commercial uses For this evaluation, a ten -year horizon was used with an addition of 271,814 square feet of new commercial uses This is 24% of the maximum 1,123,848 square feet of total build -out allowed by the current zoning and General Plan The current zoning allows a maximum of 276 dwelling units within the Plan area This equates to one unit per 25 foot wide lot (12 5 dwelling units per acre), not including the Civic Center site Currently there are approximately 9287 residential units in the Plan area The final Plan will not allow the development of any new residential units, although the existing units may continue and may be rebuilt if accidentally destroyed Two locations for plazas have been identified One is the existing plaza fronting Main Street at the Civic Center and the other is located to the rear of the Pursell Building, (on the northwest corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue), across the alley from the Village site (on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Grand Avenue) Plazas are intensively used gathering places and serve as the hub for neighborhood activity They are designed to accommodate resting, eating, strolling and people watching Plazas are typically ringed by restaurants, galleries and other retail uses Food service and goods from portable retail carts or wagons are often available within plazas As part of a zone change adopted in September 2005, the western boundary of the Downtown Specific Plan was expanded to include several properties on the north and south sides of West encompass several properties that are similar in nature to those within the Plan Area by moving the western boundary of the Plan Area to Concord Street. 065 `a UE;�; MARIPOSA AVE I I °- --- - j -- W PINE AVE_ - � - HOLLY AVE - - - -1 i0 _� -U II K- 2 O z I _- �> ,0 J � GRAND AVE y 1 1 , I 1 FRANKLIN AVE ,1 l- EL SEGUNDO BLVD— "'-- - - - - -- --- �DOwntown Specdn Plan Boundary f - - -� - Downtown Specdic Plan(DSP) Zone - m Feet 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT 3 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN City of El Segundo UE;�; B. Specific Plan Boundary The Plan area includes the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street and the abutting property along Grand Avenue The 200 block of West Grand Avenue between in September 2005 The alleys to the east and west of Main and Richmond Street form the perimeter boundaries of the Plan area, with the exception of the 300 block east side of Main Street as the Civic Center Complex extends east to Standard Street The Downtown is divided by three principal streets - Main Street, Grand Avenue, and El Segundo Boulevard Additionally, three smaller streets- Franklin, Holly and Pine Avenues cross the Plan area, running in an east -west direction Each of the three principal streets connects to major, region - serving arterials or freeways El Segundo Boulevard, on the southern boundary of the Plan area, runs in an east -west direction and connects to the 1 -405 Freeway and to Sepulveda Boulevard Grand Avenue, an east -west street, connects to Sepulveda Boulevard on the east and the beach to the west Main Street runs north and south between El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway, which borders Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Main Street has an 80 -foot right -of -way with 12 -foot sidewalks and 56 feet of paving, curb to curb Richmond Street, which runs in a north -south direction and is one block west of Main Street, has a 60 -foot right -of -way, with 10 -foot sidewalks and 40 feet of street, curb to curb The 1 -105 Freeway is north of the Plan area, immediately north of Imperial Highway Grand Avenue is one of only two City streets that connects to the beach It is the principal east -west street in Downtown El Segundo and crosses both Main and Richmond Streets The portion of Grand Avenue addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan is between Main and Concord Streets Beyond Concord Street, Grand Avenue crests the hill of an ancient sand dune and disappears from view toward the ocean Grand Avenue to the west of Concord Street has recently been planted with Caleput trees to provide a visual welcome to El Segundo Grand Avenue is one of the widest streets in the City, having formerly been the early alignment of one of the trolley cars that crass- crossed the region before falling victim to the automobile The right - of -way is 100 feet in width with 10 -foot sidewalks on both sides and an 18 -foot center median, including a 4 -foot median and 7 -foot wide parallel parking areas on each side of the center island Parallel parking is also provided on both curb lanes II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN SURROUNDING AREA A. The Community 1 Location Context The Downtown Specific Plan area is located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo Surrounding land uses in the area are generally residential in nature, one tc three stories in height The surrounding area and protect area is a fully developed urban environment The El Segundo High School campus, the Library and Library Park are located north of the Specific Plan area on Main Street To the east and west of the 500 block of Main Street is a Two -Family Residential (R -2) Zone, developed mainly with duplexes and two- 4 0 6 i family dwellings, on Richmond and Standards Streets To the west of the balance of the Specific Plan boundary is mainly Multi -Family Residential (R -3) zoning, which is developed with small (3 -12 unit) apartment and condominium complexes, on Richmond and Concord Streets Further beyond the R -2 and R -3 Zones is Single - Family (R -1) Residential zoning and development, on Concord and Virginia Streets (Exhibit 4) apartments and a child day -care facility To the east of the 400 block of Main Street is a Two -Family Residential (R -2) Zone on Standard Street, again developed consistent with the zoning designation To the east of the 300 block of Main Street is largely Multi - Family Residential (R -3), developed similarly to the areas to the west of the Specific Plan boundary Additionally, there are a few parcels zoned and developed as Parking (P), on Standard Street, and Downtown Commercial (C -RS), on Grand Avenue, similar to the west of the Plan area To the east side of the 200 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is an area that is also zoned and developed as Downtown Commercial (C -RS), again with similar commercial uses and densities To the east of the 100 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is a small industrial zone within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area with a zoning designation of Small Business (SB) The land uses in this area (light industrial, warehousing etc ) are consistent with the zoning South of El Segundo Boulevard is the Chevron Refinery, which is zoned Heavy Industrial (M -2), consistent with the land use The majority of the 100 block of the east side of Richmond Street is a surface parking lot for the Chevron Refinery immediately to the south Smaller Chevron parking lots also occupy the west side of Richmond and the 100 block of Main Street There are four small City owned surface parking lots with a total of approximately 115 parking spaces, which are open and free to the public, within and immediately adjacent to the Plan area All of the Zoning designations on the surrounding properties are generally consistent with the General Plan land use designations Residential and commercial construction dates from the early 1900's to the present day, offering a variety of architectural styles There are no known endangered plant species associated with the proposed Specific Plan area and none that are known to be associated with the immediate locale Similarly, there are no known rare or endangered animal species associated with the area or its locale No known animal life is located in the area Further, there are no known agricultural, biological, or scenic resources of recognized value located within the Plan area nor in the immediate vicinity 5 068 MARIPOSA AVE Ap- 1% I z ME k "d i� PINE AVE HOLLY AVE - — _ r ~ iF m N a o z - z z O 2 K z U rc I i GRAND AVE Surrounding Area Zoning a j - Neighborhood Commercial (G2) Dovmtown Commercial (C-RS) heavy Manufacturing (1101-2) + a n� Parking (P) (OS) i Public Facilities (P -F) � �W — _ S le-Famil Residweal R -1 FRANKLIN AVE rq Y ( ) Two-Famiy Readerwal (R -2) Mulli-Family Residential (R-3) Small Business (SB) Specific Plan Districts 1/ Downtown spacmc Plan Boundary // �• j ®Main Street District // q �• Mem Street Transitional District I � ' North fLClxnond street DIaWa k EL SEGUNDO BLVD ®Grand Avenue District ® Richmond Street Den"" m Feet West Greif Avenue Tranelional District 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT 4 ZONING MAP qty or zi Segundo 069 IV. SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS F. West Grand Avenue Transitional District (200 Block of West Grand Avenue from Concord Street to the alley Y: block west of Richmond Street) is seen as a gateway from the west entry of the City of El Segundo to the Downtown core This district is one half of an acre in size The proposed West Grand Avenue Transitional District has neighborhood office, retail and service uses that complement the existing Downtown businesses in the area The district is bounded by the Richmond Avenue Districts to the east, multi - family residential uses to the north and south and a mixture of commercial and multi - family residential uses 0 !U 071 Boni Main OMEN EVEnaN amon al NEVI i OMEN 1 0 MEN@ RN OMEN MEN OMEN MEN =OEM ARE oil; ■■■■ i■sms ■■■■■■■■ EVER moommomm ME soon No EVER No SEEN No EVEN ■om■omm■ OMEN mo■■■ NOMEMENS "NOR ■o■m■mon am am ME ■mo No on as moomm■■m N44 ■■ ■IR mmmo■■om uW'&* moral MEMEN WHEMMIM 0 - Specific Plan Districts Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Strategic Sites P::■ Main Street District = Main Street Transitional District E5 North Richmond Street District Ejff5� Grand Avenue District EzRichmond Street District West Grand Avenue Transitional District of 11111 071 VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS F WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (NORTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE - This district serves as a gateway to the Downtown core Standards for this district allow for flexibility and a mixture of commercial uses serving the residents, local employees and visitors to the City 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum building depth of 25 feet I) Retail sales and services u) Restaurants m) Recreational uses iv) Government offices v) Banks vi) General offices vu) Medical- dental offices vw) Clubs and halls ix) Theaters x) Schools xi) Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas), newsstands, coffee carts and flower stands, up to 200 square feet in 200 square feet also require an Administrative Use Permit xu) Other similar pedestrian oriented retail- service uses and offices approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V , Administration b Above street -front level i) All uses listed above in subsection (a) ii) Business tenant/owner - occupied residential units m) Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V. Administration 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - a Any use customarily inadental to a permitted use b Outdoor storage, subject to compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code & 15 -2 -8 Screening Noise and Vibration Regulations d Other similar accessory uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V Administration 9 072 design review and compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code & 15 -2 -16, Outdoor Dining Areas provided by Section V , Administration 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit- (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -23 a Bars b Video arcades with four or more machines c Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V Administration 6 Prohibited Uses- a Drive -thru restaurants b Assembly halls c Service stations d Tattoo parlors e Outdoor entertainment and dancing f Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendaryear 7 Site Development Standards - a General Provisions and Outdoor Recreational Uses u) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -16, Developer iv) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, b Lot Area A minimum of 3,500 square feet is required for new lots. c Height vertically to the existing grade directly below i) Upsloping lots - For lots that slope up from the street, the 45 -foot height limit is measured vertically from the existing grade at the front and streetside propertv lines to the peak or the highest point of the structure Additionally, the structure 10 073 d Setbacks or architectural features, up to 10 feet in depth, may be placed between the building and the street subject to design review Parking is not allowed between the street and the building, except for handicapped parking, subject to design review u) Side — Zero setback allowed but 10' if abutting residential zone ui) Rear — 10' feet when abutting residential zone e Lot Width A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots f Building Area - (Density) The total net floor area of all buildings cannot exceed the total net square footage Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 u) Residential — The maximum residential density cannot exceed one dwelling unit per 3,500 square foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed g Walls and Fences All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2. General Provisions, must be met h Access Safe and convenient pedestrian access must be provided between buildings and sidewalks, or modes of transportation, and between buildings for multi - building projects i Landscaping All requirements of Ei Segundo Municipal Code S 15 -2 -14, Landscaping, and Section k Signs All requirements of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met 8 Non- conformities- 11 074 G WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (SOUTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE - This district serves as a gateway to the Downtown core. Standards for this 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum building depth of 25 feet 0 Retail sales and services ii) Restaurants iii) Recreational uses iv) Government offices vi) General offices vu) Medical- dental offices vi(t) Outdoor uses mcludmg dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party 200 square feet also require an Administrative Use Permit jx) Other similar pedestrian oriented retail- service uses and offices approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V , Administration b Above street -front level i All uses above in subsection (a) as provided by Section V , Administration 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - a Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use b Outdoor storage, subject to compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code 6 15 -2 -8, Screening b Off -site sale of alcohol at retail establishments d Video arcades with three or fewer machines 12 0 75 e Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V, Administration 5 Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -231 a Bars b Bed and Breakfast Inns c Video arcades with four or more machines 6 Prohibited Uses - All other uses which are not Permitted Uses. Permitted Accessory Uses. Uses Subject to an Administrative Use Permit or Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit are prohibited Prohibited uses include, without limitation a Drive -thru restaurants b Assembly hall uses c Service stations 1 Tattoo parlors h Outdoor entertainment and dancing I Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year 7 Site Development Standards - viii) a General Requirements 0 All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed building, except the outdoor uses detailed under Permitted, Accessory. Administrative, and Conditional Uses, and Outdoor Recreational uses ii) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -16, Developer Transportation Demand Management (TDM) must be met. iii) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -17, Employer /Occupant Transportation Systems Management (TSM), must be met iv) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, b Lot Area A minimum of 3.500 square feet is required for new lots. point of the roof vertically to the existing grade directly below U vucvwwc — . VIWO4na UUMUCii 0 44u41I14 0114 JUOGWI40 Vi4VCily IIIIU 014(14 Grand Avenue on the street level are prohibited, except pedestrian- oriented plazas or architectural features, up to 10 feet in depth, may be placed between the budding and the street, subject to design review Parking is not allowed between the street and the building except for handicapped parking, subject to design review ii) Front — A 15 -foot setback is required along Concord Street 13 076 m) Side —10' if abutting a residential zone iv) Rear — 10' feet e Lot Width. A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots f, Building Area - (Density) The total net floor area of all buildings cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 per 3,500 square foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed Q Walls and Fences All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, must be met h Access Safe and convenient pedestrian access must be provided between buildings and sidewalks, or modes of transportation, and between buildings for multi - building oroiects VIII. Design Standards, must be met k Signs All requirements of Section Vlll, Design Standards must be met 8 Non-conformities- a All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -21, Nonconforming Buildings and Uses.. except ESMC �& 15 -21 -6 B and C apply 07-11 iEl! VI. DESIGN STANDARDS E. WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM CONCORD STREET TO THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) approaching Downtown El Segundo from the west Photo 38 — Retail Uses Photo 39 — Commercial /Office Uses 1 GENERAL a All common standards pertaining to the Main Street District must apply 2 North Frontage — a The north frontage of the parcels on the north side of Grand Avenue must be compatible with the residentially -zoned property next door as defined below b No service, outdoor storage, excessive and large windows or access must be located along the north side of the District c A landscaped buffer zone of 10 feet with mature trees and shrubs is regulred between the District and the adlolning property, 3 West Frontage — a The west frontage of the parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue must be compatible with the adlolning residentially -zoned property as defined below b A 15 -foot setback must be maintained to minimize Impacts to the adjoining residence to the south 4 South Frontage — along the south side of the District P \Planning & Building Safety\PROJECTS \EA626 - 650 \EA 645 \EA645 PC Exhibit E Final doc 15 G i8 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 05-01 AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE § 15 -3 -2 TO EXPAND THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN BY INCLUDING INCLUDE PROPERTIES IN THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET TO CONCORD STREET, ADDRESSED AS 218 -228, 219 AND 227 WEST GRAND AVENUE. The City Council of the City of El Segundo does ordain as follows- SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares that A On May 18, 2004, Frank Glynn, on behalf of property owners Bill and Loraine Flegenheimer, John Dukakis and Arch Young, and Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburger filed an application for an Environmental Assessment No EA -645, General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, and Zone Change No 04 -01 to incorporate the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue into the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and to designate the subject parcels as the "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD); B The applications were reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan, as required by Government Code § 65454 which states that no specific plan may be amended unless the amendment is consistent with the general plan, and in conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), C In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, at seq., "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal Code of Regulations § §15000, at seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No 3805, adopted March 16, 1993), D An Initial Study was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The Initial Study demonstrated that there is no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration was prepared The Notice of Intent to Adopt the Negative Declaration was provided in accordance with the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines The Negative Declaration was circulated for public review and comment between July 14, 2005, and August 3, 2005, -1- 07 9 E The Planning and Budding Safety Department completed its review and scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for August 25, 2005, On August 25, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by City staff, public testimony, the applicants /property owners and their representatives, G. On August 25, 2005, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2589 recommending City Council approval of Environmental Assessment No EA -645, General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, and Zone Change No 04 -01, H On September 20, 2005, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony and the applicants, and adopted Resolution No approving Environmental Assessment No EA -645 for General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, and Zone Change No. 04 -01, and This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the testimony and evidence presented to the Council at its September 20, 2005 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department SECTION 2 Factual Findings The City Council finds that the following facts exist The subject properties are located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo just west of the current Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) boundary at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue and are comprised of approximately 21,592 square feet in area The subject properties are the parcels fronting on Grand Avenue bounded by Concord Street to the west and the alley Y2 block west of Richmond Street on the east K The existing General Plan Land Use designation and zoning for the subject properties on the north side of Grand Avenue (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is Downtown Commercial and the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone and for the property on the south side of Grand Avenue (218 -228 West Grand Avenue) is Neighborhood Commercial and the Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Zone L The existing uses of the subject properties include offices and a bakery on -2- 080 the north side of Grand Avenue (at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue), and retail uses along with offices on the south side of Grand Avenue (at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue) M Surrounding land uses in the area generally consist of multi - family residential dwellings to the north, to the south, and to the west (on the north side of Grand Avenue), and offices, retail, and service - oriented uses to the east and west The surrounding area is a fully developed urban environment N The proposed re- designation and re- zoning of the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would change the General Plan Land Use designation of approximately 496 acres to the Downtown Specific Plan designation and rezone the properties to the Downtown Specific Plan Zone ( "West Grand Avenue Transitional District'). O Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP would increase the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) of the property from 0.5 1 to 1 1 allowing the potential for 2,232 square feet of additional development to the existing 3,960 square -foot building. P. The allowable floor area ratio (FAR) for the C -RS zoned parcels (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is the same as the DSP Zone FAR of (1 1) Additionally, the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan could potentially allow one additional residential unit (for a total of four units) where three are currently allowed under the C -RS zoning standards for these parcels Q Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a budding 30 -foot high as compared to the 28 -foot height limit in the C -2 zone R Rezoning the C -RS zoned parcels at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a budding 30 -foot high along the two property lines fronting West Grand Avenue and Concord Street and up to 45 feet high recessed toward the rear and interior side of the property away from West Grand Avenue and Concord Street as compared to the 45 -foot height limit for an entire parcel in the C -RS zone S Rezoning the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would allow the subject property owners to either provide on -site parking or pay the City an in -lieu parking fee for the construction of new buildings and budding additions T The land uses permitted in the Downtown Specific Plan include a variety of commercial uses, residential uses above the first floor, and recreational -3- 081 uses SECTION 3 Zone Change Findings Based on the factual findings of this Ordinance, the proposed Zone Change is necessary to carry out the proposed project because the proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment would change the land use classifications of the subject properties from Neighborhood Commercial and Downtown Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed Zone Change changing the subject properties from Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and Downtown Commercial (C -RS) to Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD) is required to maintain consistency with the proposed General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan land use designation of Downtown Specific Plan SECTION 4 Zone Text Amendment Findings Based on the factual findings of this Ordinance, the proposed Zone Text Amendment is necessary to carry out the proposed project in order to create the 'West Grand Avenue Transitional District" in the Downtown Specific Plan An amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan is necessary to establish development standards and design standards for the West Grand Avenue Transitional District An amendment to ESMC § 15 -3 -2A 4 to list the "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" as one of the use districts within the Downtown Specific Plan within the City is required for consistency with the General Plan SECTION 5 Zoning Map The City Council amends the current Zoning Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley ' /z block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone and Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) to Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "A" are incorporated into this Ordinance by reference SECTION 6 El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 15 -3 -2 is amended to read as follows "15 -3 -2: SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES: A In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings and to regulate the density of population, the city has adopted the following specific plan areas which function as the zoning code for specific areas Smoky Hollow Specific Plan There are four (4) classes of use zones intended to be used within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow specific plan These zones include. SIB - Small business zone MM - Medium manufacturing zone -4- 099 MDR - Medium density residential zone GAC - Grand Avenue commercial zone 2 124th Street Specific Plan There is one zone intended to be used within the boundaries of the 124th Street specific plan This zone is 124th Street SP - 124th Street specific plan 3 Aviation Specific Plan There is one use zone intended to be used within the boundaries of the aviation specific plan This zone is ASP - Aviation specific plan zone 4 Downtown Specific Plan There are five-six (56) classes of use districts intended to be used within the boundaries of the downtown specific plan These districts include MSD - Main Street district MSTD - Main Street transitional district NRSD - North Richmond Street district RSD - Richmond Street district V The village GAD —Grand Avenue District WGATD — West Grand Avenue Transitional District' 5 Corporate Campus Specific Plan: There is one use zone intended to be used within the boundaries of the corporate campus specific plan This zone is CCSP - Corporate campus specific plan zone B The foregoing zones are separate zones and shall cannot be deemed to be more restrictive or less restrictive than any other zone, but shah be are limited to the uses permitted in the specified zone " SECTION 7 Additional Approvals The City Council approves General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Change No 04 -01, and Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01 and adopts the Supplement to the Downtown Specific Plan attached as Exhibit "B" and incorporated into this ordinance by reference SECTION 8 If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION 9 Repeal or amendment of any provision of the ESMC will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting -5- 083 violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance SECTION 10- If this the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the ESMC or other the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes SECTION 11 The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original ordinances, make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting, and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law SECTION 12 This Ordinance will become effective on the thirty -first (31st) day following its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2005 Kelly McDowell, Mayor Ka 084 ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Ordinance No was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the day of , 2005, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the day Of , 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk APP Mark M -7- 085 .k,. ■ GRANDAVE r �,..r.� �.... Surrounding Area Zoning ®Nephbodxnd Commerpel (G2) ` DuffAmm Commercial (C-RS) Heavy Manufadunng (M-2) " ( - Open Space (0.S) Porlmg (P) • r � Public Fedbbes (P -F) FRANKLIN AVE SuplaFamily Residential (R -1) /^� Two-Femly Residembal (R -2) Multi- Farwly ss (SBraNll (Rd) mrea (6B ®Small Bum) tS�pecific Plan Districts i.� t II[p. 3 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary �• `'''` • ® Main Street D■tnd Main street nsroonal D r m i81nd ®NAM Wclvnona Street DiaMa I �-- –'–�- Grand Awnue Dieted EL SEGUNDO BLVD ® RidimaiW $treat D ■mct m Feet West Grand Awnue Transeonal DMM 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT A ZONING MAP City or HI Segundo 0 8 G 1 3 k 1 ` YS 1 W� I■■ ■■ M 1010 ■■ 4 ■ ■■ j ■f IN ■� .k,. ■ GRANDAVE r �,..r.� �.... Surrounding Area Zoning ®Nephbodxnd Commerpel (G2) ` DuffAmm Commercial (C-RS) Heavy Manufadunng (M-2) " ( - Open Space (0.S) Porlmg (P) • r � Public Fedbbes (P -F) FRANKLIN AVE SuplaFamily Residential (R -1) /^� Two-Femly Residembal (R -2) Multi- Farwly ss (SBraNll (Rd) mrea (6B ®Small Bum) tS�pecific Plan Districts i.� t II[p. 3 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary �• `'''` • ® Main Street D■tnd Main street nsroonal D r m i81nd ®NAM Wclvnona Street DiaMa I �-- –'–�- Grand Awnue Dieted EL SEGUNDO BLVD ® RidimaiW $treat D ■mct m Feet West Grand Awnue Transeonal DMM 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT A ZONING MAP City or HI Segundo 0 8 G CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. _ Exhibit F CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit B DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN SUPPLEMENT I. INTRODUCTION A. Specific Plan Project Description The proposed project is a Specific Plan for the Downtown area of El Segundo The Plan envisions a ten year horizon for planning and development purposes Although the Plan will not "expire" in ten years, it is anticipated that the goals of the Plan will be achieved within the ten year planning horizon, and that the Plan will be re- evaluated, updated and revised, if necessary, after ten years The project includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA 99 -2), a Zone Change (ZC 99 -2) and a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 99 -5) The Downtown Specific Plan encompasses the majority of the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone, as well as the Civic Center Complex, which is zoned Public Facilities (P- F) The Plan area is generally located west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard (Exhibits 1 -3) El Segundo's Downtown is the heart of the community Due to its location deep - within the community and awaydistance from regional artenals, Downtown remains a small, distinct district approximately two blocks by five blocks in size The Plan area is currently developed with commercial, residential and public uses, and future development is anticipated to be similar in nature The entire Specific Plan area is approximately 2-5-626 3 acres in size, while the G R8 Zene 16 appFaximateiy 30 8 aGre6 in size The majority of the lots within the Specific Plan area are 25 feet wide by 140 feet deep, 3500 square feet in area, although many of the lots have been combined and developed under common ownership In general, the purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide the opportunity to implement the Vision of the community for the Downtown, to enhance the quality small town environment that the residents currently enjoy The Plan provides this opportunity by the adoption of new development standards, design regulations, and other criteria The City Council initiated the preparation of a Specific Plan in response to concerns and requests from the community to enhance the Downtown environment that the residents value so highly The Specific Plan will provide land use and development standards for the area including, but not limited to, standards for heights, setbacks, density, lot area, outdoor uses, landscaping, parking, loading, circulation and signage Design standards will also be included within the Specific Plan to regulate site development, street configurations, streetscape (sidewalks, street furniture, bus stops, bicycles), landscaping, lighting (street and pedestrian, decorative and security), architecture and signage The Specific Plan is divided into fwesix Districts, each having distinct characteristics and standards Two related projects, which are currently separately underway, are the update of the City's Circulation and Housing Elements The current and proposed development standards allow a commercial density or floor area ratio (FAR) of 1 0 1 An example of a FAR or density of 1,0 1 is a 3,500 square foot lot would allow a 3,500 square foot budding One strategic site, the City parking lot (17,500 square feet in area) on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue, in the 200 block of Richmond Street, is proposed to allow a 1 5 1 FAR The Specific Plan area currently has approximately 560,000 087 square feet of commercial uses For this evaluation, a ten -year horizon was used with an addition of 271,814 square feet of new commercial uses This is 24% of the maximum 1,123,848 square feet of total build -out allowed by the current zoning and General Plan The current zoning allows a maximum of 276 dwelling units within the Plan area This equates to one unit per 25 foot wide lot (12 5 dwelling units per acre), not including the Civic Center site Currently there are approximately 8287 residential units in the Plan area The final Plan will not allow the development of any new residential units, although the existing units may continue and may be rebuilt if accidentally destroyed Two locations for plazas have been identified One is the existing plaza fronting Main Street at the Civic Center and the other is located to the rear of the Pursell Building, (on the northwest corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue), across the alley from the Village site (on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Grand Avenue) Plazas are intensively used gathering places and serve as the hub for neighborhood activity They are designed to accommodate resting, eating, strolling and people watching Plazas are typically ringed by restaurants, galleries and other retail uses Food service and goods from portable retail carts or wagons are often available within plazas As part of a zone change adopted in September 2005, the western boundary of the Downtown Specific Plan was expanded to include several properties on the north and south sides of West Grand Avenue between the alley west of Richmond Street and Concord Street to establish the new western boundary of the Plan Area to Concord Street 2 ��S cis�m+a_n�dniam�arosruo_vlsv_.: �uv 089 MARIPOSA AVE — 1 Wei _ 1 PINE AVE _ HOLLY AVE 11 G, ~ —�U Q — —� II i> 10 O 1 f O f 1 -— GRANDAVE I 1 1' N Q FRANKLIN AVE I 1 ELSEGUNDO BLVD [--)Downtown Speafic Plan Bountla - Downbw n Specft Z - -- Feet 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT 3 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN City of El Segundo cis�m+a_n�dniam�arosruo_vlsv_.: �uv 089 B. Specific Plan Boundary The Plan area includes the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street and the abutting property along Grand Avenue The 200 block of West Grand Avenue between in September 2005 The alleys to the east and west of Main and Richmond Street form the perimeter boundaries of the Plan area, with the exception of the 300 block east side of Main Street as the Civic Center Complex extends east to Standard Street The Downtown is divided by three principal streets - Main Street, Grand Avenue, and El Segundo Boulevard Additionally, three smaller streets- Franklin, Holly and Pine Avenues cross the Plan area, running in an east -west direction Each of the three principal streets connects to major, region - serving arterials or freeways El Segundo Boulevard, on the southern boundary of the Plan area, runs in an east -west direction and connects to the 1 -405 Freeway and to Sepulveda Boulevard Grand Avenue, an east -west street, connects to Sepulveda Boulevard on the east and the beach to the west Main Street runs north and south between El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway, which borders Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Main Street has an 80 -foot right -of -way with 12 -foot sidewalks and 56 feet of paving, curb to curb Richmond Street, which runs in a north -south direction and is one block west of Main Street, has a 60 -foot right -of -way, with 10 -foot sidewalks and 40 feet of street, curb to curb The I -105 Freeway is north of the Plan area, immediately north of Imperial Highway Grand Avenue is one of only two City streets that connects to the beach It is the principal east -west street in Downtown El Segundo and crosses both Main and Richmond Streets The portion of Grand Avenue addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan is between Main and Concord Streets Beyond Concord Street, Grand Avenue crests the hill of an ancient sand dune and disappears from view toward the ocean Grand Avenue to the west of Concord Street has recently been planted with Cateput trees to provide a visual welcome to El Segundo Grand Avenue is one of the widest streets in the City, having formerly been the early alignment of one of the trolley cars that crass- crossed the region before falling victim to the automobile The right - of -way is 100 feet in width with 10 -foot sidewalks on both sides and an 18 -foot center median, including a 4 -foot median and 7 -foot wide parallel parking areas on each side of the center island Parallel parking is also provided on both curb lanes II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN SURROUNDING AREA A. The Community 1 Location Context The Downtown Specific Plan area is located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo Surrounding land uses in the area are generally residential in nature, one to three stories in height The surrounding area and protect area is a fully developed urban environment The El Segundo High School campus, the Library and Library Park are located north of the Specific Plan area on Main Street To the east and west of the 500 block of Main Street is a Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone, developed mainly with duplexes and two- 4 0 S family dwellings, on Richmond and Standards Streets To the west of the balance of the Specific Plan boundary is mainly Multi - Family Residential (R -3) zoning, which is developed with small (3 -12 unit) apartment and condominium complexes, on Richmond and Concord Streets Further beyond the R -2 and R -3 Zones is Single -Family (R -1) Residential zoning and development, on Concord and Virginia Streets (Exhibit 4) To the west of the Specific Plan area there are few parcels zoned Neighborhood Commercial on Grand Avenue and Parking (P) on El Segundo Boulevard The development of these sites includes offices, apartments and a child day -care facility To the east of the 400 block of Main Street is a Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone on Standard Street, again developed consistent with the zoning designation To the east of the 300 block of Main Street is largely Multi - Family Residential (R -3), developed similarly to the areas to the west of the Specific Plan boundary Additionally, there are a few parcels zoned and developed as Parking (P), on Standard Street, and Downtown Commercial (C -RS), on Grand Avenue, similar to the west of the Plan area To the east side of the 200 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is an area that is also zoned and developed as Downtown Commercial (C -RS), again with similar commercial uses and densities To the east of the 100 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is a small industrial zone within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area with a zoning designation of Small Business (SB) The land uses in this area (light industrial, warehousing etc ) are consistent with the zoning South of El Segundo Boulevard is the Chevron Refinery, which is zoned Heavy Industrial (M -2), consistent with the land use The majority of the 100 block of the east side of Richmond Street is a surface parking lot for the Chevron Refinery immediately to the south Smaller Chevron parking lots also occupy the west side of Richmond and the 100 block of Main Street There are four small City owned surface parking lots with a total of approximately 115 parking spaces, which are open and free to the public, within and immediately adjacent to the Plan area All of the Zoning designations on the surrounding properties are generally consistent with the General Plan land use designations Residential and commercial construction dates from the early 1900's to the present day, offering a variety of architectural styles There are no known endangered plant species associated with the proposed Specific Plan area and none that are known to be associated with the immediate locale Similarly, there are no known rare or endangered animal species associated with the area or its locale No known animal life is located in the area Further, there are no known agricultural, biological, or scenic resources of recognized value located within the Plan area nor in the immediate vicinity 5 MARIPOSA AVE �^+'++*•'�-^^`•"^"�'a , �t bbb 1 PINE AVE ., `HOLLY AVE 6 C O a~ rc = O i Z s + GRAND AVE Surrounding Area Zoning at Nalphbod ood Commercal (G2) a i © Downtown Commercial Heavy Manufadunnp (M-2) -2) - 0P. SP.- (QS) I k �_ Parking P) Public FaolNes (P -F) FRANKLIN AVE Single-Family Rmkl&Mial (R -1) 1',•. Two-Famlly Residential (R -2) ` [ � Mu10 -Famly ResMentwel (R -3) Sman Business (SB) Specific Plan Districts I/ j ji r`t Downtown Specific Plan Boundary i �• J ` ® Main Str DuAnd ( Main Street Transitional Guard 11✓ ��! i h ®North ®Da rid Grand Avenu e DuAnd ® Mchmond Street Dnti,d m Feet West Grand Avsnue Transitional District 10 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT 4 ZONING MAP City or El Segundo 091 IV. SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS is seen as a gateway from the west entry of the City of El Segundo to the Downtown core This to the west The district adds variety to the mixed -use pedestrian- onented character that is envisioned for the Downtown Specific Plan serving neighborhood needs 093 MEMO SEEN i■ ■■g IN NONE ■ ■ MR fflyin as mmuffim !Iris MIMoEM 0 now mmmi m ■■■■ M■■N MEM■M■■N INNER MENEM NEON 0 ■ 0 ■ 0 m NEON MENNEEMMS M■ ■@ :MENEM 0 ■M■I l■■■■■■ ■s MEMO i■■■■■■■s l■■■■■■ ■m NEON i■■■■■■ ■s EMENEENS lamimm MENEM VAN Ott v OA :I-.Td A =lei refzi k 0 093 VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS F WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (NORTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE - This district serves as a gateway to the Downtown core Standards for this 2 Permitted Uses- ii) Restaurants m) Recreational uses iv) Government offices v) Banks vi) General offices vu) Medical- dental offices vin) Clubs and halls ix) Theaters x) Schools xi) Outdoor uses Including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party 200 square feet also require an Administrative Use Permit Administration b Above street -front level i) All uses listed above In subsection (a) ii) Business tenant/owner - occupied residential units in) Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V. Administration 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - a Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use Noise and Vibration Regulations 4 Uses Subiect to an Administrative Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -22) a On -site sale and consumption of alcohol at restaurants 09A b Off -site sale of alcohol at retail establishments Dining Areas Provided by Section V. Administration 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit - (El Sequndo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -23 a Bars b Video arcades with four or more machines c Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V , Administration 6 Prohibited Uses- a Drive -thru restaurants b Assembly halls c Service stations d Tattoo parlors e Outdoor entertainment and dancing f_ Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year 7 Site Development Standards - a General Provisions i) All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed building, except the outdoor uses detailed under Permitted, Accessory Administrative, and Conditional Uses, and Outdoor Recreational Uses Employer /Occupant Transportation Systems Management (TSM), must be met iv) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions must be met v) All provisions of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met b Lot Area A minimum of 3,500 square feet is reguired for new lots. c Height or three stories, in height as measured from the peak or the highest point of the roof lines to the peak or the highest point of the structure Additionally, the structure 10 O9a as measured from the peak or the highest point of the roof vertically to the existinq grade at the front and streetside property lines the street and the budding, except for handicapped parking, sublect to design review n) Side — Zero setback allowed but 10' if abutting residential zone m) Rear — 10' feet when abutting residential zone e Lot Width A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots f Budding Area - (Density) The total net floor area of all buildings cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 Il Commercial — The total net floor area of all buildings, excluding residential floor area, cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 n) Residential — The maximum residential density cannot exceed one dwelling unit per 3,500 square foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed g Walls and Fences All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, must be met h Access Safe and convenient pedestrian access must be provided between buildings and sidewalks, or modes of transportation, and between buildings for multi - building projects I Landscaping I Parking and Loading All requirements of Section VII, Parking must be met 8 Non- conformltles- b Except as otherwise provided, non - conforming uses occurring in a building can only be replaced with a conforming use c If a building, or a portion of a building, was used by a non - conforming commercial use 0:36, 11 G WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (SOUTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE - This district serves as a -gateway to the Downtown core Standards for this district allow for flexibility and a mixture of commercial uses serving the residents, local employees and visitors to the City 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum buildinq depth of 25 feet 0 Retail sales and services ii) Restaurants hi) Recreational uses iv) Government offices vi) General offices areas), newsstands, coffee carts and flower stands, up to 200 square feet in area, subject to design review and compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code & 15 -2 -16. Outdoor Dining Areas Outdoor uses that are greater than 200 square feet also require an Administrative Use Permit Administration b Above street -front level i All uses above in subsection (a) as provided by Section V. Administration 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - a Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use b Outdoor storage, subiect to compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code & 15 -2 -8 Screening Noise and Vibration Regulations c Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas) d Video arcades with three or fewer machines 12 09 7 e Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V Administration 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit - (EI Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -231 a Bars provided by Section V , Administration 6 Prohibited Uses- a Drive -thru restaurants b Assembly hall uses c Service stations g Tattoo parlors h Outdoor entertainment and dancing i Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year 7 Site Development Standards - vw) a General Requirements 0 All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed building, except the outdoor uses detailed under Permitted, Accessory, Administrative, and Conditional Uses, and Outdoor Recreational uses m) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -17, Employer /Occupant Transportation Systems Management (TSM), must be met iv) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2. General Provisions, must be met v) All requirements of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met b Lot Area A minimum of 3.500 square feet is required for new lots. c Height exceed 30 feet, or two stories, in height as measured from the peak or the highest point of the roof vertically to the existing grade directly below 13 098 III) Side —10' if abutting a residential zone Iv) Rear — 10' feet e Lot Width A minimum of 25 feet Is required for new lots f Building Area - (Density) The total net floor area of all buildings cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 i1 rnmmornml — The fnfnl not finnr area of nil hmirimne cvninriinn reeirientiml finnr Ratio. FAR, of 1 0 1 ii) Residential — The maximum residential density cannot exceed one dwelling unit per 3,500 sauare foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed g Walls and Fences All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, must be met h Access projects I. Landscaping I. Parking and Loading All requirements of Section VII, Parking must be met k Signs All requirements of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met 8 Non- conformities- can be replaced with a similar or less Intense non - conforming commercial use 14 09 3 VI. DESIGN STANDARDS E. WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM CONCORD STREET TO THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) Intersection of West Grand Avenue and Concord Street (Photos 38 and 391. This block Is transitional In character and Includes retail uses serving the community and commercial office space The uses are compatible with the uses In the balance of the Specific Plan Area The WGATD serves as an introduction to the the DSP area and as a gateway when approaching Downtown El Segundo from the west Photo 38 — Retail Uses Photo 39 — Commercial /Office Uses 1 GENERAL a All common standards pertaining to the Main Street District must apply 2 North Frontage — along the north side of the District c A landscaped buffer zone of 10 feet with mature trees and shrubs is required between compatible with the adioining residentially -zoned property as defined below b A 15 -foot setback must be maintained to minimize Impacts to the adioinino residence to the south 4 South Frontage — a The south frontage of the parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue must be along the south side of the District P \Planning & Building Safety\PROJECTS\EA625 - 650 \EA 645 \EA645 PC Exhibit E Final doc 15 "00 EXHIBIT C CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PUBLIC HEARING: August 25, 2005 SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment No. 645, General Plan Amendment 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment 04- 01, Zone Change 04 -01 and Zone Text Amendment 05-01 APPLICANT: Frank Glynn PROPERTY OWNERS: Bill and Loraine Flegenheimer, John Dukakis and Arch Young, Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburger REQUEST: To expand the boundary of the Downtown Specific Plan area by incorporating the commercially zoned parcels along the 200 block of West Grand Avenue located between the current westerly boundary of the Plan area and Concord Street. PROPERTIES INVOLVED: 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue I. Introduction The proposed project would amend the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) to extend the DSP's current boundary line to incorporate adjacent parcels to the west on Grand Avenue The amendment involves both changes to the text contained with the DSP and changes to the current zoning designations of the properties to be added to the DSP area The proposed amendment would create a new "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD) with new zoning standards similar to the other districts in the DSP, while continuing with the same range of uses as currently allowed in the Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and Downtown Commercial (C -RS) zones There are four parcels involved in the zone change Three on the north side of West Grand Avenue and a single parcel on the south All four parcels are immediately west of the existing border of the DSP area The parcels are currently developed with retail, office, parking and commercial service uses The zoning designations of the three subject parcels on the north side of Grand Avenue (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) are Downtown Commercial (C -RS) and the single parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue (218 - 228 West Grand Avenue) is Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) 401 Incorporating the subject parcels into the DSP will allow the property owners among other things, to participate in an in -lieu fee option available to properties within the DSP This gives developers an option of either providing onsite parking or paying a fee to the City in -lieu of parking when they seek to expand buildings or construct new ones Expanding the DSP will also result in increasing the potential maximum number of residential units allowed within the subject parcels from four to five, but only if all three parcels at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue are subdivided into four 3,500+ square -foot parcels Staff received a development application for a 2 "d story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue Should the proposed amendment be adopted by the City Council, staff would process the development application (which was submitted for plan check) for a 4,923 square -foot second story addition to the existing 5,350 square -foot building designed in conformance with the proposed zoning standards of the West Grand Avenue Transitional District of the Downtown Specific Plan The proposed development does not require Planning Commission approval 11. Recommendation Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the facts as contained within this report, and adopt Resolution No 2589, recommending adoption of a Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment No 645) and recommending approvals of General Plan Amendment 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment 04 -01, Zone Change 04 -01, and Zone Text Amendment 05 -01 III. Background The DSP was adopted for the purpose of enhancing the quality of the small town environment that the residents of El Segundo currently enjoy The DSP provides this opportunity by implementing different development standards than set forth in the zoning regulations, including design standards that address urban design (building design, location and streetscape) The design standards address site planning, treatment of buildings, streetscape design, pedestrian amenities, fagade treatment, including colors, materials, and signage Additionally, the DSP includes an option for downtown developers to either provide the physical parking spaces or pay the City a fee in -lieu of providing parking This flexibility was created to encourage economic growth in the downtown and create a revenue stream for the City to construct public parking facilities available for the entire downtown area The existing DSP boundary reflects the specific objective of addressing properties that primarily front the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street and the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street, and abutting properties along Grand Avenue However, implementation of the current DSP includes street improvements outside of the Plan's boundaries including the entire 200 block of Grand Avenue (which includes street improvements along the subject properties) In addition, the General Plan identifies the subject parcels as part of the Downtown area 2 10 ?. On May 18, 2004, the City received an application from Frank Glynn (representing the owner of property at 227 W Grand Avenue) to expand the Downtown Specific Plan boundary and incorporate the applicant's property along with 219 and 218 -228 W Grand Avenue If approved, the applicant could add a 2 "d story to his existing building and either provide 14 parking spaces or pay an in -lieu parking fee Because the applicant's property is not contiguous with the Plan's boundary (separated by 219 W Grand Avenue), expansion of the boundary must also include the 219 W Grand property After being informed that expanding the DSP boundary lust on one side of Grand Avenue would be inconsistent with the City's zoning practice, the applicant modified the application to include the C -2 parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue within the expanded boundary (with permission and the support of the property owners) (See Exhibit D) Surrounding Land Uses 219 -227 W Grand Avenue (C -RS) North Multi - Family Residential (R -3), developed with multi -family residential units East. Downtown Specific Plan (DSP), developed with single -story vacant tenant spaces designed for retail/service /office uses South Neighborhood Commercial (C -2), developed with single -story retail /service West Neighborhood Commercial (C -2), developed with a multi - family apartment and a preschool 218 -228 W Grand Avenue (C -2) North. Downtown Commercial (C -RS), developed with offices and a bakery East Downtown Specific Plan (DSP), developed with retail and residential in a two -story budding South Multi- Family Residential (R -3), developed with multi -family residential units West Neighborhood Commercial (C -2), developed with two -story offices IV. Analysis Upon receiving the application, staff believed it prudent to incorporate the same uses and standards into the new district that are currently found in the C -2 and C -RS zones with a few minor exceptions discussed below The primary reason for this decision is to maintain the same level of protection the current zones offer the adjacent residential uses, particularly the parcel zoned C -2 3 103 To understand the proposed changes to the DSP requires a comparison of the development potential under the current zoning designations (C -RS & C -2) with the new Downtown Specific Plan West Grand Avenue Transitional District (DSP - WGATD). Exhibit F (Zoning Comparison Table) provides a comparison of allowable uses and development standards that illustrates the differences among the three zones (C -2, C -RS, WGATD) The allowable uses and development standards (height and setback only) are further differentiated within the West Grand Avenue Transitional District between the WGATD (North) and the WGATD (South) areas (as discussed below) WGATD (North) Is comprised of the parcels on the north side of Grand Avenue between Concord Avenue and the alley west of Richmond Street (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) and WGATD (South) is comprised of the parcels on the south side of Grand Avenue between Concord Avenue and the alley west of Richmond Street (218 -228 West Grand Avenue) Exhibit G entitled "Development Potential Table" provides information regarding the current development of the parcels and compares the extent to which additional development is possible with the current zoning designation and with the proposed DSP designation A comparison of the C -RS Zone with the DSP shows that the purpose of both is substantially the same The intent of both zones Is to protect the commercial retail service of the downtown area and promote pedestrian circulation and access The only difference is that the DSP provides greater opportunity than the C -RS Zone to meet the goals and objectives of the General Plan Similarly, the C -2 Zone is designed to promote, preserve, enhance and serve the neighborhood commercial needs of adjacent residential areas The General Plan states that the Neighborhood Commercial designation is intended to provide integrated neighborhood - serving commercial areas adjacent to the residential neighborhoods A Uses A comparison of the C -RS zone with WGATD (North) shows that the allowable uses are the same with the following two exceptions. The C -RS zone allows assembly hall uses (currently identified as churches, church schools and religious facilities)' subject to a conditional use permit (CUP) Since assembly halls are specifically prohibited in all the districts of the DSP, staff proposes to apply the same prohibition in the new district The other exception applies to outdoor uses over 200 square feet in area where a CUP Is required In the C -RS Zone, but only an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is required in the DSP The AUP process allows the same degree of staff review and public oversight (staff ' The City is planning to change a number of sections of the zoning regulations in response to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUPIA) Those amendments have not yet been accomplished 4 L analysis, impositions of conditions and notification of surrounding property owners within a 300 -foot radius) as the CUP, but without a hearing unless appealed The new WGATD (North) will require an AUP consistent with the DSP Similarly, uses in the C -2 Zone are the same as those proposed for the West Grand Avenue Transitional District (WGATD- south) with the same exception that outdoor uses greater than 200 square feet require a CUP in the C -2 Zone, as compared to an AUP in the WGATD -South for the same reasons discussed above Other uses such as residential (only above street -front level) are permitted in all three zones However, the DSP allows only the business tenant/owner to occupy the residential unit This requirement will be consistent in the new WGATD B. Development Standards A comparison of the C -RS and C -2 zones with the West Grand Avenue Transitional District shows that most of the standards are the same except for lot size and residential density, height, parking and loading, and density, as outlined below 1 Lot size and residential density The minimum lot area for the new district is proposed at 3,500 square feet consistent with all other districts of the DSP compared to 5,000 square feet for the C -RS and C -2 zones The new minimum lot size could result in the subdivision of the three parcels (which total 15,400 square feet in area) on the north side of Grand Avenue into four lots As maximum residential density cannot exceed one unit per 3,500 square -foot lot, the new minimum lot size has the potential to increase the maximum allowable units to four from the current limit of three (one for each existing parcel). The possibility of four units instead of three is not likely to result in negative impacts as further discussed in the attached Initial Study The new minimum lot size will not impact the single C -2 zoned parcel on the south side of the Grand Avenue as the lot size is 6,192 square feet This lot cannot be further subdivided in either zoning designation 2 Height and Setback The proposed height standard will be consistent with all other DSP districts which limit height to 30 feet and two stories at the front and streetside property lines and up to 45 feet, or three stories, towards the rear portion of a structure This standard is more restrictive than the C -RS zone standard which limits the height to 45 feet on the entire property The new standard should ensure that future development is consistent with the established goals and objectives of the DSP Additionally, it will provide an appropriate transition to the adjacent residential properties outside the boundaries of the DSP s 105 Because of the small size and the current maximum height limit of 28 feet for the C -2 zoned parcel, staff Is proposing to limit the maximum height to 30 feet for the entire property The two -foot Increase In the standard Is not likely to Impact adjacent uses particularly the residential uses to the south The new District will have the same setback requirements as the C -RS and C -2 zones These Include a 10 -foot rear setback, a 10 -foot Interior side setback and a 15 -foot front setback for the WGATD (South) consistent with the current C -2 zone and a 10 -foot rear setback for the WGATD (North) consistent with the current C -RS Zone. These setbacks will create a buffer between the West Grand Avenue Transitional District and the adjacent residentially -zoned parcels The required setbacks combined with architectural design standards of the DSP will further ensure that any additions or redevelopment of the site will be designed in ways to negate any potential Impacts 3 Parking and Loading The proposed parking and loading standards for the new West Grand Avenue Transitional District are the same as those for all other districts of the DSP Since these standards reflect the unique and particular needs of the downtown area, it Is appropriate to impose the same standards for the new district as the underlying conditions are similar to most other DSP properties For example, since only a business tenant/owner can occupy a residential unit in the DSP, none of the districts require parking for the residential use Other differences include less stringent parking requirement for public assembly uses and restaurants 4, Density The Floor Area Ratio (FAR)2 criterion Is the same for both the C -RS Zone and all the districts of the DSP at (11) However, the FAR for the C -2 Zone (0 5 1) Is more restrictive than staffs proposed FAR 1.1 which is consistent with all other districts of the DSP Changing the zoning designation from C -2 to the new DSP district will increase the allowable maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the parcel at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to 1 1 The existing building on this lot measures 3,960 square feet. If the property became subject to the higher FAR of the DSP, the change would allow 2,232 square feet of additional development for a total of 6,192 square feet of building floor area on a 6,192 square -foot parcel 2 FAR is the total net floor area of all buildings or structures on a lot divided by the area of the said lot excluding residential floor area For example, a 5,000 sq ft building on a 10,000 sq ft lot has an FAR of 0 5 1 A 10,000 sq ft building on a 10,000 sq ft lot has an FAR of 1 1 6 106 Increasing the FAR could facilitate the redevelopment of the property and result in a building designed in accordance with the setbacks mentioned above and the design standards of the DSP A new structure designed according to the new standards will be compatible with the surrounding area and enhance the overall downtown area particularly this "gateway" to the downtown A building 2,232 square feet larger than its current size is not likely to have greater impacts than if the current 0 5 1 FAR is maintained primarily because the aforementioned development and design standards will act to negate possible negative consequences related to mass and scale Design Standards Addressing height, setbacks, density and uses through the Development Standards is only one part of the comprehensive approach the DSP takes to ensure attractive, well balanced and compatible development The Design Standards are a key component of the Downtown Specific Plan, acting as a tool to help further the vision of the Downtown (enhancing the quality small town environment) through the regulation of site development, street configurations, streetscape (sidewalks, street furniture, bus stops, bicycles) landscaping, lighting (street and pedestrian, decorative and security), architecture and signage. In addition to being subject to the Design Standards that are common to all the districts of the DSP, the new district will also be subject to standards that are similar to the standards of the Grand Avenue District that address the north frontage such as prohibiting service, outdoor storage or access along the building that interfaces with the adjacent residential zones The Design Standards combined with the Development Standards will ensure that development is appropriate and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood Portions of the DSP Design Standards have already been implemented which include the new enhanced streetscape along Grand Avenue which culminates at Concord Street. This intersection is recognized in the DSP as one of the four "Gateways" of the Downtown Parking In -Lieu Fee Program Recognizing the unique circumstances of the City's Downtown (e g , the number of non - conforming small lots with limited or no area available for additional parking spaces for businesses that desire to expand), the City Council amended the DSP to provide flexibility to developers when deciding whether to provide onsite parking or pay an in -lieu parking fee Without the program, the majority of existing uses and properties in the downtown area will find it difficult to expand The table below provides some pros and cons for expanding the DSP to allow additional properties the ability to use the Parking In -Lieu Fee Program 107 PRO CON • Facilitates business expansion • Sets precedent for other C -RS leading to an enhanced zones Downtown • The close proximity of the • New buildings and building additions existing parking structure may be constructed without (Cooke's market site) to the providing required parking on -site subject site provides adequate through the use of the Parking In- parking opportunity that would Lieu Fee Program which may result minimize additional street parking in limited increased on- street impacts parking impacts on Grand Avenue (a commercial street) and on Concord Street (a multi -family residential street) due to their close proximity to the subject parcels • The fees collected will help the Surface parking lots and /or parking City provide surface parking lots structures reduce the number of and /or parking structures parcels available for other throughout the Downtown commercial development Staff did not consider expanding the DSP to include all existing C -RS zoned parcels because these parcels do not have the same underlying limitations (buildings built to property lines with little or no on -site parking) as the core area of the Downtown For example, the C -RS zoned parcels, located on the south side of Grand Avenue on either side of Standard Street which contain Washington Mutual and Rite Aide, do not reflect typical downtown design characteristics in that both parcels are not pedestrian - oriented and they contain large surface parking areas not typical of downtown areas General Plan Consistency The proposed amendment to the DSP will maintain the DSP goals, objectives, policies and regulations that help promote a pedestrian - oriented environment with enhanced streets, streetscapes and building facades Expanding the DSP area, would conform to the General Plan goals and objectives and further enhance the downtown area The amendment of the Specific Plan is consistent with the Economic Development Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the General Plan The amended Specific Plan strives to preserve and improve the business environment, stabilize the economic viability of the Downtown, improve the appearance of Downtown, improve vehicular circulation and parking, and enhance the pedestrian environment while providing the opportunity for a mix of commercial services The amendment will further the goal of maintaining a "small town" atmosphere as additional parcels will become subject to the 8 11-18 standards of the DSP The goals and objectives will be achieved primarily by subjecting the expanded area to the Design Standards described above V. Inter - Departmental Comments The application, initial study and proposed negative declaration were routed for comment to other Departments The Planning Division has not received any comments relative to the Downtown Specific Plan Amendment other than general comments that "any development must meet all applicable codes " VI. Environmental Review In accordance with the Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an initial study was prepared for the purpose of determining whether the project may have any significant effects on the environment Since the initial study showed that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, a proposed negative declaration was prepared The notice of intent to adopt the negative declaration was provided in accordance with the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines The proposed negative declaration was circulated for public review and comment between July 14, 2005 and August 3, 2005 As of the drafting of this report, staff received one phone call on August 16, 2005 from an adjacent property owner who is concerned with potential parking impacts on Concord Street as a result of the parking in -lieu fee program Any comments received after the completion of this report, will be forwarded to the Planning Commission VII. Conclusion Expanding the Downtown Specific Plan area and creating the West Grand Avenue Transitional District (WGATD) is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs of the General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan The rezoning of the properties will provide for similar land uses, density, and development standards as the existing C -2 and C -RS Zones The benefits of expanding the boundary is appropriate and will help implement the vision of the downtown (enhancing the 'village" character) by stimulating revitalization of the subject property at 227 West Grand Avenue and possible future enhancements of the other subject parcels in conformance with the design standards which promote the 'village" character of the downtown Redevelopment of the subject parcels, in accordance with the design and development standards could result in future buildings that could create a true "Gateway" district As the current streetscape improvements extend to the intersection of Concord Street and Grand Avenue (recognized as one of the four "Gateways" to the 9 log Downtown In the DSP), the Incorporation of the subject parcels Into the DSP will complement the streetscape Investment by the City VIII. Exhibits A Draft Planning Commission Resolution No 2589 B Application C Radius Map D Map of Protect Location E Photos F Zoning Comparison Table G Development Potential Table H Initial Study I Proposed Negative Declaration J Public Hearing Notice K Plans for 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue Prepared by Art Bashmakian, AICP, Interim Senior Planner ,rUv Imberly Chri ensen, AICP, Planning Manager Planning antffiuilding Safety Seimone Jur}rs'j i ctor Planning an uil ing Safety P /Planning & Building Safety /protects /EA- 626 - 650 /Ea- 645 /Ea -645 PC SR 10 ��� RESOLUTION NO. 2589 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 645 (EA -645), ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04 -01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 04 -01, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 05 -01 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04 -01 FOR EXPANDING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES IN THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET TO CONCORD STREET, ADDRESSED AS 218-228,219 AND 227 WEST GRAND AVENUE. The Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows SECTION 1 The Planning Commission finds and declares that A On May 18, 2004, Frank Glynn, on behalf of property owners Bill and Loraine Flegenhetmer, John Dukakis and Arch Young, and Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburger filed an application for an Environmental Assessment (EA -645), General Plan Amendment (GPA 04 -01), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 04- 01), Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 05 -01), and Zone Change (ZC 04 -01) to incorporate the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue into the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and to designate the subject parcels as the "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD), B The applications were reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan, as required by Government Code § 65454 which states that no specific plan may be amended unless the amendment is consistent with the general plan, and in conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), C In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations § §15000, et seq , the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No 3805, adopted March 16,1993); D An initial study was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The initial study demonstrated that there is no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment Accordingly, a negative declaration was prepared The notice of intent to adopt the negative declaration was provided in accordance with the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines The negative declaration was circulated for public review and comment between July 14, 2005, and August 3, 2005, 11i 1 E The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for August 25, 2005, F On August 25, 2005, the Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City Staff, public testimony, and representatives of the subject property owners, G The Commission considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony, representatives of the subject property owners, and H This Resolution, and its findings, are made based upon the testimony and evidence presented to the Commission at its August 25, 2005 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Budding Safety Department SECTION 2• Factual Findings The Commission finds that the following facts exist A The subject properties are located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo just west of the current Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) boundary at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue and are comprised of approximately 21,592 square feet in area The subject properties are the parcels fronting on Grand Avenue bounded by Concord Street to the west and the alley Yz block west of Richmond Street on the east B. The General Plan Land Use designation and zoning for the subject properties on the north side of Grand Avenue (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is Downtown Commercial and the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone and for the property on the south side of Grand Avenue (218 -228 West Grand Avenue) is Neighborhood Commercial and the Neighborhood Commercial (C- 2) Zone C The current uses of the subject properties include offices and a bakery on the north side of Grand Avenue (at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue), and retail uses along with offices on the south side of Grand Avenue (at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue) D Surrounding land uses in the area generally consist of multi -family residential dwellings to the north and south and to the west (on the north side of Grand Avenue), offices, retail, and service - oriented uses to the east and west The surrounding area is a fully developed urban environment. E The proposed re- designation and re -zoning of the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would change the General Plan Land Use designation of approximately 496 acres to the Downtown Specific Plan designation and rezone the properties to the Downtown Specific Plan Zone ( "West Grand Avenue Transitional District') 2 112 F Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP would increase the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) of the property from 0 5 1 to 1 1 allowing the potential for 2,232 square feet of additional development to the existing 3,960 square -foot building G The allowable floor area ratio (FAR) for the C -RS zoned parcels (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is the same as the DSP Zone FAR of (1 1) Additionally, the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan could potentially allow one additional residential unit (for a total of four units) where three are currently allowed under the C -RS zoning standards for these parcels H Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a budding 30 -foot high as compared to the 28 -foot height limit in the C -2 zone Rezoning the C -RS zoned parcels at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a budding 30 -foot high along the two property lines fronting West Grand Avenue and Concord Street and up to 45 feet high recessed toward the rear and interior side of the property away from West Grand Avenue and Concord Street as compared to the 45 -foot height limit for an entire parcel in the C -RS zone J Rezoning the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would allow the subject property owners to either provide on -site parking or pay the City an in -lieu parking fee for the construction of new buildings and building additions K. The land uses permitted in the Downtown Specific Plan include a variety of commercial uses, residential uses above the first floor, and recreational uses. SECTION 3. Environmental Assessment. Because of the facts identified in Section 2 of this Resolution, the proposed project was analyzed for its environmental impacts and a Draft Initial Study was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15063 The Initial Study found that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts is proposed for this project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15070 Accordingly, based upon the evidence presented to the Planning Commission, the City need not prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project. SECTION 4• General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code § 65454 the amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the City's General Plan as follows A The El Segundo General Plan land use designation is Downtown Specific Plan This designation is intended for neighborhood serving commercial and residential uses 113 3 B The proposed Downtown Specific Plan designation allows a maximum FAR of 1 1 whereas the Neighborhood Commercial designation of the General Plan allows a maximum FAR of 0 5 1 However, since the application includes a General Plan amendment to allow the increase in FAR, this would not create an inconsistency C The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several General Plan goals, objectives and policies related to Economic Development, Land Use, and Housing The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the Economic Development Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal ED3, Objective ED3 -1, Policy ED3 -1 2, Policy ED3 -1 3, and Policy ED3 -1 5, in that the amended Downtown Specific Plan will strive to preserve and improve the business environment and image of Downtown El Segundo through the use of design standards and the option to pay an in -lieu fee instead of providing on- site parking; create an economically viable and stable Downtown area that uniquely contributes to El Segundo's commercial options through development standards that facilitate the revitalization of underdeveloped property in the Downtown area, encourage the revitalization efforts that improve the appearance of the Downtown area business, improve traffic circulation and parking by collecting in -lieu fees to pay for constructing parking facilities in the Downtown, and improve pedestrian access through Development and Design Standards that establish 0 -foot front and street side setbacks while providing the opportunity for a mix of commercial services D The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal LU1, Objective LU1 -4, Goal LU4, Objective LU4 -21, Objective LU4 -2 5, and Objective LU4 -2 6, in that the amendment to the Specific Plan will further the goal of maintaining a "small town" atmosphere as additional parcels will be subject to the standards of the Specific Plan; will maintain the City's Downtown as integral to the City's appearance and function by adding the subject parcels to the Downtown Specific Plan which will be regulated by the Development and Design Standards that help to maintain the City's Downtown appearance and function, provide a stable tax base for the City through development of new commercial uses, revitalize and upgrade commercial areas, making them a part of a viable, attractive, and people - oriented commercial district with consideration to aesthetic architectural improvements, zoning and shopper amenities, the Downtown area will provide adequate parking by either developers or by the public by spending parking in- lieu fees collected from developers , and the Downtown area will maintain and encourage low -scale architectural profile and pedestrian - oriented features, consistent with existing structures E The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several Housing Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal 3, Policy 3 3 and Goal 4, in that the amendment to the 4 114 Specific Plan will 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 of the Land Use Element since business /tenant owner - occupied residential units will be permitted above the street -front level and no residential units currently exist on the affected parcels, permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop with a diversity of types, price and tenure since affected parcels are underdeveloped property and business /tenant owner - occupied residential units will be permitted to be constructed above the street -front level, remove governmental constraints on housing development since business /tenant owner - occupied residential units above the street -front level will be allowed by either providing on -site parking or paying an in -lieu fee The amendment will allow residential units on the second floor without additional parking required as specified in Downtown Specific Plan Section VII 3 a i SECTION 5 Zone Change Findings Based on the factual findings of this Resolution, the proposed Zone Change is necessary to carry out the proposed project because the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would change the land use classifications of the subject properties from Neighborhood Commercial and Downtown Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The proposed Zone Change changing the subject properties from Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and Downtown Commercial (C -RS) to Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) "West Grand Avenue Transitional District' (WGATD) is required to maintain consistency with the proposed General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Land use designation of Downtown Specific Plan SECTION 6 Zone Text Amendment Findings. Based on the factual findings of this Resolution, the proposed Zone Text Amendment is necessary to carry out the proposed project in order to create the "West Grand Avenue Transitional District' in the Downtown Specific Plan. An amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan is necessary to establish development standards and design standards for the West Grand Avenue Transitional District An amendment to SSMC § 15 -3 -2 to list the "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" as one of the use districts within the Downtown Specific Plan within the City is required for consistency with the General Plan SECTION 7 Recommendations A The City Council should amend the proposed Land Use Plan ( "Northwest Quadrant subsection ") of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect the change of area bounded by the rear property line of the properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley '/� block west of Richmond Street to the east, the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "A" are incorporated into this resolution by reference 5 1.15 B The City Council should amend the 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends Buildout (Exhibit LU -3) of the Land Use Element to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley '/2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "B" are incorporated into this resolution by reference C The City Council should amend the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley '/z block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "C" are incorporated into this resolution by reference D The City Council should amend the current Zoning Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W. Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley Y2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone and Neighborhood Commercial (C- 2) to Downtown Specific Plan (DSP). The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "D" are incorporated into this resolution by reference. E The City Council should adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for Environmental Assessment No EA -645, and approve General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, and Zone Change No 04 -01. F The City Council should amend Section 15 -3 -2A 4 of Chapter 3, Title 15, of the El Segundo Municipal Code by adding the West Grand Avenue Transitional District to the Downtown Specific Plan to read as follows "4 Downtown Specific Plan There are five six (6) (6) classes of use districts intended to be used with the boundaries of the Downtown Specific Plan These districts include• MSD - Main Street District MSTD - Main Street Transitional District RSD - Richmond Street District NRSD - North Richmond Street District GAD - Grand Avenue District 6 116 WGATD- West Grand Avenue Transitional District" G The City Council should amend the Downtown Specific Plan and adopt the Supplement to the Downtown Specific Plan attached as Exhibit "E" and incorporated into this resolution by reference SECTION 8 Reliance on Record Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the Planning Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole SECTION 9 Limitations The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist One of the mayor limitations on analysis of the project is the Planning Commission's lack of knowledge of future events, In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework SECTION 10 Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact SECTION 11 This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution SECTION 12 According to the El Segundo Municipal Code, a copy of this Resolution will be mailed to Frank Glynn, and to any other person requesting a copy PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of August 2005. Robin Futtk, Chairperson City of El Segundo Planning Commission ATTEST, Seimone Jurl etary 7 117 APPROVED Mark D Hen m Berger P Tlanning & Building Funk - Absent Fellhauer - Aye Frick - Aye Kretzmer - Absent Wagner - Aye City Attorney 645\EA645 PC resofinal doc 118 FXHIBIT B 316 :A -645; ZC 04 -0 04 -01 119 ;1.A 04-0 1; SPA I t Y 1 t" r r HOLLY AVE GRAND AVE f i I[ Surrounding unding Area Zoning Neig hborhood CommeroalC -2) Dwira x Commercial (C-RS) Neavy ManueCunng (W2) Open Spam (0-S) Parking (P) �PA Public Facilities (P -F) FRANKLINAVE OSingle-Family Resiciential(R -1) Two-Farmly � Rae en (R-2) Multi- Famit y Residential (R-3) ) Small Business (SB) - ~� -- Specific Plan Districts Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Mein Street Distnct ' ■ © Nam [ ® Transitional Dudri NoM Rch mand Street DuAn c Grand Avenue Distnci EL SEGUNDO BLVD ® Pochmontl Street DistnG m Feet West Grafts Avenue Transitional Dwnd 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT D PROPOSED ZONING MAP City or EI Segundo L r a � N a Q N I s W I t Y 1 t" r r HOLLY AVE GRAND AVE f i I[ Surrounding unding Area Zoning Neig hborhood CommeroalC -2) Dwira x Commercial (C-RS) Neavy ManueCunng (W2) Open Spam (0-S) Parking (P) �PA Public Facilities (P -F) FRANKLINAVE OSingle-Family Resiciential(R -1) Two-Farmly � Rae en (R-2) Multi- Famit y Residential (R-3) ) Small Business (SB) - ~� -- Specific Plan Districts Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Mein Street Distnct ' ■ © Nam [ ® Transitional Dudri NoM Rch mand Street DuAn c Grand Avenue Distnci EL SEGUNDO BLVD ® Pochmontl Street DistnG m Feet West Grafts Avenue Transitional Dwnd 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT D PROPOSED ZONING MAP City or EI Segundo L RESOLUTION NO. 2589 EXHIBIT "E" DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN SUPPLEMENT 1. INTRODUCTION A. Specific Plan Project Description The proposed project is a Specific Plan for the Downtown area of El Segundo The Plan envisions a ten year horizon for planning and development purposes Although the Plan will not "expire" in ten years, it is anticipated that the goals of the Plan will be achieved within the ten year planning horizon, and that the Plan will be re- evaluated, updated and revised, if necessary, after ten years The project includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA 99 -2), a Zone Change (ZC 99 -2) and a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 99 -5) The Downtown Specific Plan encompasses the majority of the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone, as well as the Civic Center Complex, which is zoned Public Facilities (P- F) The Plan area is generally located west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard (Exhibits 1 -3) El Segundo's Downtown is the heart of the community Due to its location deep - within the community and awaydistance from regional arterials, Downtown remains a small, distinct district approximately two blocks by five blocks in size The Plan area is currently developed with commercial, residential and public uses, and future development is anticipated to be similar in nature The entire Specific Plan area is approximately 2"26 3 acres in size, • •h. -'^ 'h° C -R.2 Zene is approximately 30 G aGFes IR 6 1ze The majority of the lots within the Specific Plan area are 25 feet wide by 140 feet deep, 3500 square feet in area, although many of the lots have been combined and developed under common ownership In general, the purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide the opportunity to implement the Vision of the community for the Downtown, to enhance the quality small town environment that the residents currently enjoy The Plan provides this opportunity by the adoption of new development standards, design regulations, and other criteria The City Council initiated the preparation of a Specific Plan in response to concerns and requests from the community to enhance the Downtown environment that the residents value so highly The Specific Plan will provide land use and development standards for the area including, but not limited to, standards for heights, setbacks, density, lot area, outdoor uses, landscaping, parking, loading, circulation and signage Design standards will also be included within the Specific Plan to regulate site development, street configurations, streetscape (sidewalks, street furniture, bus stops, bicycles), landscaping, lighting (street and pedestrian, decorative and security), architecture and signage The Specific Plan is divided into fivesix Districts, each having distinct characteristics and standards Two related projects, which are currently separately underway, are the update of the City's Circulation and Housing Elements The current and proposed development standards allow a commercial density or floor area ratio (FAR) of 1 0 1 An example of a FAR or density of 10 1 is a 3,500 square foot lot would allow a 3,500 square foot budding One strategic site, the City parking lot (17,500 square feet in area) on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue, in the 200 block of Richmond Street, is proposed to allow a 1 5 1 FAR The Specific Plan area currently has approximately 560,000 121 square feet of commercial uses For this evaluation, a ten -year horizon was used with an addition of 271,814 square feet of new commercial uses This is 24% of the maximum 1,123,848 square feet of total build -out allowed by the current zoning and General Plan The current zoning allows a maximum of 276 dwelling units within the Plan area This equates to one unit per 25 foot wide lot (12 5 dwelling units per acre), not including the Civic Center site Currently there are approximately 9287 residential units in the Plan area The final Plan will not allow the development of any new residential units, although the existing units may continue and may be rebuilt if accidentally destroyed Two locations for plazas have been identified One is the existing plaza fronting Main Street at the Civic Center and the other is located to the rear of the Pursell Building, (on the northwest corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue), across the alley from the Village site (on the northeast comer of Richmond Street and Grand Avenue) Plazas are intensively used gathering places and serve as the hub for neighborhood activity They are designed to accommodate resting, eating, strolling and people watching Plazas are typically ringed by restaurants, galleries and other retail uses Food service and goods from portable retail carts or wagons are often available within plazas Grand Avenue between the alley west of Richmond Street and Concord Street to establish the new 122 123 J MARIF46S4AAVE 4 z< z W F PINE AVE HOLLY AVE-- [in z 0 z .17 TILI GRANDAVE L Z FRANK_ LIN AVE L nda Expanded Downtown Specific Plan Boundary EL SEGUNDO BLVD I Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) Zone M Downtown Commercial (C-RS) Zone Feet 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT3 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN City of El Segundo 123 B. Specific Plan Boundary The Plan area includes the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street and the abutting property along Grand Avenue The 200 block of West Grand Avenue between Concord Street and the alley west of Richmond Street was incorporated into the Specific Plan area in September 2005 The alleys to the east and west of Main and Richmond Street form the perimeter boundaries of the Plan area, with the exception of the 300 block east side of Main Street as the Civic Center Complex extends east to Standard Street The Downtown is divided by three principal streets - Main Street, Grand Avenue, and El Segundo Boulevard Additionally, three smaller streets- Franklin, Holly and Pine Avenues cross the Plan area, running in an east -west direction Each of the three principal streets connects to major, region - serving arterials or freeways El Segundo Boulevard, on the southern boundary of the Plan area, runs in an east -west direction and connects to the 1-405 Freeway and to Sepulveda Boulevard Grand Avenue, an east -west street, connects to Sepulveda Boulevard on the east and the beach to the west Main Street runs north and south between El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway, which borders Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Main Street has an 80 -foot right -of -way with 12 -foot sidewalks and 56 feet of paving, curb to curb Richmond Street, which runs in a north -south direction and is one block west of Main Street, has a 60 -foot right -of -way, with 10 -foot sidewalks and 40 feet of street, curb to curb The 1 -105 Freeway is north of the Plan area, immediately north of Imperial Highway Grand Avenue is one of only two City streets that connects to the beach It is the principal east -west street in Downtown El Segundo and crosses both Main and Richmond Streets The portion of Grand Avenue addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan is between Main and Concord Streets Beyond Concord Street, Grand Avenue crests the hill of an ancient sand dune and disappears from view toward the ocean Grand Avenue to the west of Concord Street has recently been planted with Cafeput trees to provide a visual welcome to El Segundo Grand Avenue is one of the widest streets in the City, having formerly been the early alignment of one of the trolley cars that crass- crossed the region before falling victim to the automobile The right - of -way is 100 feet in width with 10 -foot sidewalks on both sides and an 18 -foot center median, including a 4 -foot median and 7 -foot wide parallel parking areas on each side of the center island Parallel parking is also provided on both curb lanes II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN SURROUNDING AREA A. The Community 1 Location Context The Downtown Specific Plan area is located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo Surrounding land uses in the area are generally residential in nature, one to three stories in height The surrounding area and project area is a fully developed urban environment The El Segundo High School campus, the Library and Library Park are located north of the Specific Plan area on Main Street To the east and west of the 500 block of Main Street is a Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone, developed mainly with duplexes and two- 4 124 family dwellings, on Richmond and Standards Streets To the west of the balance of the Specific Plan boundary is mainly Multi -Family Residential (R -3) zoning, which is developed with small (3 -12 unit) apartment and condominium complexes, on Richmond and Concord Streets Further beyond the R -2 and R -3 Zones is Single -Family (R -1) Residential zoning and development, on Concord and Virginia Streets (Exhibit 4) . ,th the , and IAGI ao6 e e to N a ste., i..w deRSIty m 5 to 1 n flee,- .. UG4 To the west of the Specific Plan area there are few parcels zoned Neighborhood Commercial on Grand Avenue and Parking (P) on El Segundo Boulevard The development of these sites includes offices, apartments and a child day -care facility To the east of the 400 block of Main Street is a Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone on Standard Street, again developed consistent with the zoning designation To the east of the 300 block of Main Street is largely Multi - Family Residential (R -3), developed similarly to the areas to the west of the Specific Plan boundary Additionally, there are a few parcels zoned and developed as Parking (P), on Standard Street, and Downtown Commercial (C -RS), on Grand Avenue, similar to the west of the Plan area To the east side of the 200 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is an area that is also zoned and developed as Downtown Commercial (C -RS), again with similar commercial uses and densities To the east of the 100 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is a small industrial zone within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area with a zoning designation of Small Business (SB) The land uses in this area (light industrial, warehousing etc ) are consistent with the zoning. South of El Segundo Boulevard is the Chevron Refinery, which is zoned Heavy Industrial (M -2), consistent with the land use The majority of the 100 block of the east side of Richmond Street is a surface parking lot for the Chevron Refinery immediately to the south Smaller Chevron parking lots also occupy the west side of Richmond and the 100 block of Main Street There are four small City owned surface parking lots with a total of approximately 115 parking spaces, which are open and free to the public, within and immediately adjacent to the Plan area All of the Zoning designations on the surrounding properties are generally consistent with the General Plan land use designations Residential and commercial construction dates from the early 1900's to the present day, offering a variety of architectural styles There are no known endangered plant species associated with the proposed Specific Plan area and none that are known to be associated with the immediate locale Similarly, there are no known rare or endangered animal species associated with the area or its locale No known animal life is located in the area Further, there are no known agricultural, biological, or scenic resources of recognized value located within the Plan area nor in the immediate vicinity 12 5 MARIPOSA AVE I F.SVJ.`re , y *1 r 1M��YF EXHIBIT 4 ZONING MAP City of El Segundo (i r �1 I " T�+ -f, s m p H o z GRAND AVE i Surrounding Area Zoning Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Downtown Commercial (C -RS) - Heavy Manufacturing (M -2) ® Open Space (O -S) - Parking (P) Public Faoite (P-F) O Sngle -Family Residential (R -1) Two- Family Residential (R -2) Multi- Family Residential (R -3) ® Small Business (SB) Specific Plan Districts = Downtown Speofic Plan Boundary Main Street District Main Street Transitional District North Richmond Street District � Grand Avenue District Y Z p Richmond Street District =. West Grand Avenue Transitional District 116 y Surrounding Area Zoning Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Downtown Commercial (C -RS) - Heavy Manufacturing (M -2) ® Open Space (O -S) - Parking (P) Public Faoite (P-F) O Sngle -Family Residential (R -1) Two- Family Residential (R -2) Multi- Family Residential (R -3) ® Small Business (SB) Specific Plan Districts = Downtown Speofic Plan Boundary Main Street District Main Street Transitional District North Richmond Street District � Grand Avenue District Y Z p Richmond Street District =. West Grand Avenue Transitional District 116 IV. SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS 127 [*i e ?'I ■ ■ ■1 i ■i ■I 1 ■!!!I !■■ ■1 Mm lai ■1 1 ■L ■I€ "I ■� i■aall - �1■■ ■1 ■1 iiiii, 1■■ /1 SSO ■s '=liiil • �_ ':lliil liiiiiiil .�� >if�l�ii1 1 ■ / ■ ■ ■ / ■1 —� i ■iii la / ■ ■ ■ / ■1 �� :�� ! ■ / ■ice" i i EME 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT 5 SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS AND STRATEGIC SITES V O City of El Segundo < VfcO�• [*i VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS F WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (NORTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE- residents, local employees and visitors to the City 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum building depth of 25 feet 0 Retail sales and services ii) Restaurants w) Recreational uses iv) Government offices v) Banks vi) General offices vii) Medical- dental offices vin) Clubs and halls jx) Theaters x) Schools xi) Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas), newsstands, coffee carts and flower stands, up to 200 square feet in xii) Other similar pedestrian oriented retail- service uses and offices approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V , Administration b Above street -front level i) All uses listed above in subsection (a) ji) Business tenanUowner- occupied residential units iii) Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, 3 Permitted Accessory Uses- Screening c Indoor entertainment, dancing, and amplified sound, subiect to compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 4-8, Entertainment Regulations and Chapter 7 -2, Noise and Vibration Regulations d Other similar accessory uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V Administration 4 Uses Subject to an Administrative Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -22) a On -site sale and consumption of alcohol at restaurants 9 129 e Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V , Administration 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit - (El Sequndo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -23 a Bars b Video arcades with four or more machines c Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safetv, as Provide d by Section V , Administration 6 Prohibited Uses- a. Drive -thru restaurants b Assembly halls c Service stations d Tattoo parlors e Outdoor entertainment and dancing T Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar Year, 7 Site Development Standards - a General Provisions 0 All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed building, except the outdoor Transportation Demand Management (TDM), must be met must be met A minimum of 3.500 square feet is required for new lots. vertically to the existing grade directly below 10 1 JO as measured from the peak or the highest point of the roof vertically to the existing grade at the front and streetside property lines d Setbacks i) Front and Streetside - Setbacks between a budding and the front and streetside property lines on the street level are prohibited except pedestrian- oriented plazas or architectural features, up to 10 feet in depth, may be placed between the building and the street subject to design review Parking is not allowed between the street and the building, except for handicapped parking, subiect to design review u) Side —Zero setback allowed but 10' if abutting residential zone in) Rear — 10' feet when abutting residential zone e Lot Width A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots f Budding Area - (Density) The total net floor area of all buildings cannot exceed the total net square footage Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 n) Residential — The maximum residential density cannot exceed one dwelling unit per 3,500 square foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed must be met ro ects i Landscaping All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code 6 15 -2 -14, Landscaping and Section VIII, Design Standards, must be met i Parking and Loading All requirements of Section VII, Parking must be met k Signs All requirements of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met 8 Non-conformities- 131 11 G WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (SOUTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE- residents, local employees and visitors to the City 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum buddinq depth of 25 feet 0 Retail sales and services u) Restaurants iii) Recreational uses iv) Government offices w) General offices vu) Medical- dental offices 200 sauare feet also require an Administrative Use Permit ix) Other similar pedestrian oriented retail - service uses and offices approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V, Administration b Above street -front level I All uses above in subsection (a) u Business tenantlowner- occupied residential units III Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V. Administration 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - a Any use customarily mcidental to a permitted use b Outdoor storage, subject to compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code & 15 -2 -81 Screening c Outdoor uses including dining gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas) Dining Areas d Video arcades with three or fewer machines 12 132 e Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as Provided by Section V , Administration 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit- (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -23 a Bars b Bed and Breakfast Inns c Video arcades with four or more machines d Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V, Administration 6 Prohibited Uses- a Dnve -thru restaurants b Assembly hall uses c Service stations g_ Tattoo parlors h Outdoor entertainment and dancing i Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year 7 Site Development Standards - vm) a General Requirements it All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed budding, except the outdoor must be met v) All requirements of Section Vlll, Design Standards must be met b Lot Area A minimum of 3,500 square feet is required for new lots. point of the roof vertically to the existing grade directly below d Setbacks 133 13 m) Side —10' if abutting a residential zone (v) Rear — 10' feet e Lot Width A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 i) Commercial — The total net floor area of all buildings, excluding residential floor area, cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 ul Residential — The maximum residential density cannot exceed one dwelling unit per 3,500 square foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed q. Walls and Fences All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, must be met h, Access Safe and convenient pedestnan access must be provided between buildings and sidewalks, or modes of transportation, and between buildings for multi - building projects i Landscaping All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code § 15 -2 -14, Landscaping, and Section Vlll, Design Standards, must be met i Parking and Loading All requirements of Section VII, Parking must be met 8 Non- conformities- b Except as otherwise provided, non - conforming uses occurring in a building can only can be replaced with a similar or less intense non - conforming commercial use 14 VI. DESIGN STANDARDS approaching Downtown El Segundo from the west Photo 38 — Retail Uses Photo 39 — Commercial /Office Uses 1, GENERAL a All common standards pertaining to the Main Street District must apply 2 North Frontage — a The north frontage of the parcels on the north side of Grand Avenue must be compatible with the residentially -zoned property next door as defined below b No service. outdoor storage, excessive and large windows or access must be located along the north side of the District c A landscaped buffer zone of 10 feet with mature trees and shrubs Is required between the District and the adjoining property 3 West Frontage — a The west frontage of the parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue must be compatible with the adioming residentially -zoned property as defined below b A 15 -foot setback must be maintained to minimize impacts to the adioming residence to the south 4 South Frontage — a The south frontage of the parcel on the south side of Grand Avenue must be c A landscaped buffer zone of 10 feet with mature trees and shrubs Is reoulred between the District and the adioming residentially -zoned property P \Planning & Budding Safety\PROJECTS \EA626- 650 \EA 645 \EA645 PC Exhibit E Final doe 15 v Development Potential Table Property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue Current development lot size budding size /FAR height/story front setback side setback rear setback parking existing use year built 6,192 3,960 sq. ft / 0 63 1' 13 feet/ 1 story 25' on Concord 0' lntenorz 0' street side 25' on the alley 9 retail/service 1965 ' A variance granted to 1965 allowed the building to exceed the maximum FAR 2 Legal nonconforming as the required setback in the C -2 for this lot is 10' 1,38 C -2 DSP - WGATD South Potential Building Size 3,096 sq ft 6,192 sq ft FAR 051 11 Residential Density 1 1 Height 28 feet 30 feet Stories 2 2 Setbacks Front 15' 15' Interior Side 10' 10' Street Side 0' 0' Rear 10' 15' Number of Parking Spaces Retail /Service 10 21 Residential 4 0 ' A variance granted to 1965 allowed the building to exceed the maximum FAR 2 Legal nonconforming as the required setback in the C -2 for this lot is 10' 1,38 Property at 227 W Grand Avenue Current development lot size 6,600 square feet t building size /FAR 4,703 sq ft / 0 71 1 height/story 13 5'-15' front setback 0' side setback 0' interior line Potential Building Size 0' Concord Street rear setback 10' Parking 143 Existing uses offices Year built 1950 and extensively remodeled in 1985 3 Most of the parking spaces are located on the adjacent parcel under same ownership 2 C -RS DSP - WGATD North Potential Building Size 6,600 sq ft 6,600 sq ft FAR 11 11 Residential Density 1 1 Height/ 45' 30 -45' Stories no limit 2 in the front 3 towards the rear Setbacks Front 0' 0' Interior Side 0' 0' Street Side 0' 0' Rear 10' 10' Number of Parking Spaces Retail/Service Residential 35 4 35 0 J 3 Most of the parking spaces are located on the adjacent parcel under same ownership 2 Property between 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue lot size 3,850 sq ft building size /FAR N /A, the parcel is occupied by parking spaces serving the building 138 3 at 227 W Grand Avenue height/story N/A front setback N/A side setback N/A rear setback N/A parking 9 existing parking spaces serving 227 W Grand Avenue existing use parking lot Year built N/A 138 3 C -RS DSP - WGATD North Potential Building Size 3,850 sq ft 3,850 sq ft 1 1 FAR 1 1 Residential Density 1 1 Height 45' 30'— 45' Stories no limit 2 in the front 3 towards the rear Setbacks Front 0' 0' Interior Side 0' 0' Rear 10' 10' Number of Parking Spaces Retail /Service 13 13 Residential 4 0 138 3 Property at 219 W Grand Avenue Current development lot size 4,950 sq ft budding size /FAR 3,688 sq ft / 0 75 1 height/story 13 5' to 21'/1 to 2 front setback 0 side setback 15 5'- 20' on Interior side and 0' on alley rear setback 18' parking 9 existing use bakery Year built 1948 P 1Planning & Building Safety \PROJECTS\EA626 - 650 \EA645 \1)evelopment Potential Table doc 139 ll C -RS DSP - WGATD North Potential Building Size 4,950 sq ft 4,950 sq ft 1 1 FAR 1 1 1 Residential Density 1 Height 45' 30'— 45' Stories no limit 2 in the front 3 towards the rear Setbacks Front 0' 0' Interior Side 0' 0' Alley Side 0' 0' Rear 10' 10' Number of Parking Spaces Retail/service 17 17 Residential 4 0 P 1Planning & Building Safety \PROJECTS\EA626 - 650 \EA645 \1)evelopment Potential Table doc 139 ll Zoning Comparison Table P Permitted Use PAU Permitted Accessory Use AUP Accessory Use Permit CUP Conditional Use Permit Uses C -RS DSP WGATD North C -2 DSP WGATD South Retail sales P P P P Restaurants P P P P Recreational uses P P P P Government offices P P P P General offices P P P P Medical- dental offices P P P P Clubs and halls P P Churches, church schools and religious facilities CUP Banks P P Schools P P Theaters P P Bed and breakfast inns CUP Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas), newsstands, coffee carts and flower stands, up to 200 square feet in area, subject to design review and conformance with zoning ordinance' P P P P Residential use above the first level P P P P Indoor Entertainment Dancing and amplified sound (subject to Titles 4 and 7) PAU PAU PAU PAU Drive -thru or walk —up services (excluding drive -thru restaurants)" PAU - PAU Open storage PAU PAU PAU PAU Alcohol sales at restaurants AUP AUP AUP AUP Alcohol sales at retail establishments AUP AUP AUP AUP ' The C -2 zone permits "Recreational Facilities" and the C -RS zone permits Billiard -pool rooms and bowling alleys ' The C -2 and C -RS zone only address outdoor dining and do not address the various other uses listed here ' Consistent with the current DSP, occupancy of the residential units will be limited to business tenant/owner only in the new district 4 The prohibition is only for drive -thru uses 5 The C -2 and C -RS list this use as "open storage of commodities sold or utilized on the premises" 140 Uses C -RS DSP WGATD North C -2 DSP WGATD (South) Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas), newsstands, coffee carts and flower stands over 200 square feet in area, subject to design review and conformance with zoning ordinances CUP AUP CUP AUP Video arcades 3 or fewer P P P P Bars CUP CUP CUP CUP Video arcades four or more machines CUP CUP CUP CUP Front 0' 0' 15' 15' Prohibited Uses 0' 0' 0' 0' Interior Side Os 0' 10' 10' Drive -thru restaurants 10' 10' 10' 10' Assembly uses No minimum 25' No minimum' 25' Service Stations f �/ Tattoo parlors Outdoor entertainment and dancing Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year Standards C -RS DSP - WGATD C -2 DSP - WGATD North out Minimum Lot Area 5,000 sq ft 3,500 sq ft 5,000 sq ft 3,500 sq ft Maximum Height 45' 30'- 45' 28' 30' Setbacks Front 0' 0' 15' 15' Street Side 0' 0' 0' 0' Interior Side Os 0' 10' 10' Rear 10' 10' 10' 10' Minimum Lot No minimum 25' No minimum' 25' Width 6 The C -2 and C -RS zones address outdoor dining uses and not all other listed uses ' All uses which are not listed as Permitted Uses, Permitted Accessory Uses, Uses Subject to an Administrative Use Permit or Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit are prohibited Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to those listed under this section ' If the side yard abuts a different zone (e g residential) the minimum is 10' i `i 11. Standards C -RS DSP - WGATD C -2 DSP - WGATD (North)South Density Commercial FAR 1 1 FAR 1 1 FAR 0 5 1 FAR 1 1 Residential 1 per lot or 4,356 1/3,500 sq ft 1 per lot or 1/3,500 sq ft after 1993 4,356 after 1993 Parking Standards Residential 2 per unit plus 2 0 2 per unit plus 2 0 visitor for first 5 visitor for first 5 units units Bed and Breakfast N/A N/A 1 per room for N/A first 100 rooms % per room for next 100 rooms '/ per room above 200 rooms Retail, Offices, 1 per 300 square 1 per 300 1 per 300 1 per 300 Commercial Food feet for first square feet for square feet for square feet for To Go 25,000 square first 25,000 first 25,000 first 25,000 feet square feet square feet 1 per 350 1 per 350 square 1 per 350 1 per 350 for square feet for feet for second square feet for second 25,000 second 25,000 25,000 square second 25,000 square feet square feet feet square feet 1 per 400 1 per 400 square 1 per 400 square 1 per 400 square feet feet excess of feet excess of square feet excess of 50,000 50,000 excess of 50,000 square 50,000 square feet feet Restaurants 1 per 75 square 1 per 75 square 1 per 75 square 1 per 75 square feet (total area) feet of dining feet (total area) feet of dining area area 1 per 250 1 per 250 square square feet of feet of non- non-dining area dining area Bars 1 per 75 square 1 per 75 square 1 per 75 square 1 per 75 feet feet feet square feet Medical /Dental 1 per 200 square 1 per 200 1 per 200 1 per 200 Offices Clinics feet square feet square feet square feet Public Assembly 1 for 3 seats or 1 1 for 5 seats or 1 for 3 seats or 1 for 5 seats or 1 for 30 sq ft 1 per 50 sq ft 1 for 30 sq ft per 50 sq ft Standards C -RS DSP - WGATD C -2 DSP - WGATD North South Commercial Up to 20% for Up to 30% for Up to 20% for Up to 30% for Tandem Parking office and commercial office and commercial uses manufacturing but uses manufacturing CUP required for but CUP buildings under required for 15,000 square buildings under feet 15,000 square feet Loading Space N/A 12'x 25' N/A 12'x 25' Size Loading Spaces N/A N/A 1- 15,000 0 0 square feet 1 1 15,001— 2 2 30,000 square feet 30,001— 75,000 square feet Parking In -Lieu Not Permitted Permitted Not Permitted Permitted Fee Program P \Planning & Building Safety\PROJECTS\626- 650\Ea- 645\ZoningComparisonTable doc 4 143 1 362 ui w w rn 13461 344 + 338 7 UNITS 334 328 30 310 I l7 OJ C) l7 t7 224 i 226 1 228 218 214 12 2 I Q Z h I- --1 1387 O [M]5_ 353 355 347 N O 341 o A B C D 335 A -F 215 211 209 5 UNI 331 32 213 323 7 UNITS 319 311 309 o m O m in h w w w f- rn U Z M'� N N thlN Np' N N 360 cOJ NON 354 350 �0 330 1 328 318 TRACT a0 t0 N N N N N N 226 222 218 214 210 I_ Im, I m 'I i 4`— O O m m Q N 225 N O O o 221 219 A -F 215 211 209 207 201 w w w f- rn U Z M'� N N thlN Np' N N 360 cOJ NON 354 350 �0 330 1 328 318 TRACT a0 t0 N N N N N N 226 222 218 214 210 I_ Im, I m 'I i 4`— O aD (O N N Q N N N O N 225 223 217 215 213 211 209 in h IN N w w w ti F rP...:7 0 1az 133 1w 0 a o LNJ O PLANNING DIVISION t4A -1n4-5 ,' zC 04-W Efi} 04- -01 ; SP n4- I 227 West Grand Avenue Zone Change ZC No. 0401 General Plan Amendment GPA No. 04 -01 Specific Plan Amendment SP No. 04 -01 0 Y i 329, [�2:3� 7 UMTS 319 1311, 3091 o U Io m�i 221' 2 9 Af 215 F- W W rz U] D O z 0 0 Location of the Project G 222 218 274 211 1209 1 210 LOCATION MAP a J i D AVENUE w J t ssNass N N 327 323 321 319 315 225 A E C D 3 1 305 ���0`880 N N N N N N N D AVENUE w J t ssNass N N N N N N 225 221 217 215 213 211 F- Lu W M H . vJ L • V.0 SUBJECT PARCELS 14,5 PLANNING DIVISION EA -4o4 zn G4_o), GPA o¢ -ol, 5P 04 --a/ 1 EXHIBIT D MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 25, 2005 Commissioner Frick called the 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 Commissioner Frick led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PRESENT FELLHAUER, FRICK, WAGNER ABSENT FUNK,KRETZMER None Commissioner Frick presented the Consent Calendar None Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Fellhauer, to approve the July 28, 2005, Planning Commission Minutes as presented Motion passed 3 -0 PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Planning Manager Christensen highlighted the written communications WRITTEN that had been received following the distribution of Planning COMMUNICATIONS Commission packages two letters regarding Item No H -2 and 12 letters regarding Item No H -4, and she noted that copies of these communications are available in the lobby for public review It was the consensus of the Commission to recess for a short while in RECESS AND order to review these written communications Commissioner Frick RECONVENE recessed the meeting at 7 03 p m and reconvened the meeting at 7.08 pm Commissioner Frick presented Agenda Item No H -2, Environmental PUBLIC HEARINGS, Assessment No 645, General Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Specific NEW BUSINESS Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Change No 04 -01, and Zone Text EA No. 645, GPA Amendment No 05 -01 Applicant and Property Owners Bill and 04 -01, SPA 04 -01, 1 El Segundo Planning Commission Minutes, August 25, 2005 Page 1 14 f Loraine Flegenheimer, John Dukakis and Arch Young, Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburger Address 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue Interim Senior Planner Art Bashmakian presented staff report and staff recommendation Commissioner Frick opened the public hearing Bill Flegenheimer, applicant Mr Flegenheimer stated that this project meets all the City's requirements, noted that additional parking is being provided, and advised that they will use the parking structure in front of Cooke's Market for the parking spaces that are required In response to Commissioner Wagner's inquiry regarding the additional parking spaces, Mr Flegenheimer explained that additional parking spaces will be provided within the warehouse structure Mr. Walton, 226 Concord Mr Walton stated that he lives dust to the south of the proposed expanded DSP area, and addressed his concern with the limited parking in this area and the negative impact to his neighborhood He stated that the residents should have preferred parking spaces There being no further input, Commissioner Frick closed the public hearing Commissioner Frick commented on the repeated parking concerns addressed at the Planning Commission meetings, but expressed her belief that staff has thoroughly considered this proposal, and noted that she is in agreement with the staff recommendation She suggested that should parking problems increase in this area, that Mr Walton communicate those concerns to the City She commended staff on a comprehensive report Interim Senior Planner Art Bashmakian noted that there are currently eight parking spots on site (four in the front and four in the back) in response to a question about on -site parking from Commissioner Fellhauer ZC 04 -01 and ZTA 05 -01 To expand the boundary of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) area by incorporating the commercially zoned parcels along the 200 block of West Grand Avenue located between the current westerly boundary of the plan area and Concord Street. Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Fellhauer, MOTION to approve Environmental Assessment No 645, General Plan 2 El Segundo Planning Commission Minutes, August 25, 2005 Page 2 147 Amendment No 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Change No 04 -01, and Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, thus adopting Resolution No 2589 Motion carried 3 -0 Commissioner Frick presented Agenda Item No H -3, Environmental Assessment No 673 and Conditional Use Permit No 05 -03 Applicant Mike MacFarland for Kilroy Realty Corp Property Owner Kilroy Realty Corp Address 909 North Sepulveda Boulevard Interim Senior Planner Art Bashmakian presented staff report and highlighted the recommendation for the applicant to replace the street trees, and to repair and replace the sidewalks in accordance with the City's Master Street Tree Plan and Public Works criteria Commissioner Frick opened the public hearing Richard Mount, Vice - President of Construction for Kilroy Realty and protect manager for this protect Mr Mount stated that they are attempting to provide some complimentary amenities for this office campus He stated he is in agreement with the condition to replace the street trees and the sidewalks, but asked for an extension of time to accomplish these conditions, recommending one year from the date the Conditional Use Permit is granted He requested clarification on why the City is requiring the indemnification condition Addressing Commissioner Wagner's inquiry with regard to the operating hours, Mr Mount explained that the proposed hours of 5 00 a m 11 00 p m were an instinctive judgment call on what hours these businesses would be able to comfortably operate within There being no further input, Commissioner Frick closed the public hearing. Assistant City Attorney Berger explained that Condition No 18 refers to the timing for sidewalk replacement, noting it states before the City issues a Certificate of Occupancy, the improvements must be accomplished He expressed his belief that this allows enough time to accomplish the improvements that are contemplated — noting that this certificate is issued at the end of the construction period With regard to Condition No 19, he explained the indemnification language is a boilerplate condition that is put into every condition of approval presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council He advised that this policy was established because these types of private PUBLIC HEARINGS, NEW BUSINESS EA NO. 673 AND CUP NO. 05 -03 To allow 2,032 square feet of outdoor dining area to serve three proposed restaurants in the Corporate Office (C -O) Zone. 3 El Segundo Planning Commission 148 Minutes, August 25, 2005 Page 3 projects only have a regulatory function as far as the public is concerned, that the applicants benefit from these projects, generally not the public, accordingly, there is no public Interest in having the public defend any decision made by this Planning Commission or City Council, and noted that it's always the obligation of the applicants to defend and indemnify the City in the event a third person were to challenge whatever decision is made from a regulatory standpoint Commissioner Frick expressed her belief this will be a great asset to this office campus and noted that It will help to cut down on traffic because people working in the offices will be more Inclined to eat on site Director Jurps noted for Commissioner Frick that no occupancy load has been determined at this time, only the square footage at this point Commissioner Frick expressed her belief the applicant will have ample time to meet these conditions prior to receiving the Certificate of Occupancy, and mentioned that the indemnification language has been standard for as long as she has been on the Planning Commission Commissioner Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, MOTION to approve Environmental Assessment No 673 and Conditional Use Permit No 05 -03, thus approving Resolution No 2591 Motion passed 3 -0 Commissioner Frick presented Agenda Item No H -4, Environmental Assessment No. 647 and Conditional Use Permit No 04 -03 Applicant Russel Tyner Property Owner Oceanside Christian Fellowship Address 343 Coral Circle Planning Technician Schopp presented staff report and staff recommendation Commissioner Wagner inquired about the seating capacity of the proposed shuttle and he questioned if any consideration has been given to a drop -off zone at this church before the vehicles go to the parking structure Planning Technician Schopp stated that one of the conditions requires the transport van to have a minimum seating capacity of 12, and stated she is not aware of any drop -off area Commissioner Fellhauer asked for additional input on the signage Planning Technician Schopp stated that the number and location of PUBLIC HEARINGS, NEW BUSINESS, EA NO. 647 AND CUP NO. 04-03 To allow an assembly hall use in the Light Industrial (M -1) Zone. 4 El Segundo Planning Commission Minutes, August 25, 2005 Page 4 14,9 signage will be at the discretion of the Director Commissioner Frick opened the public hearing Russel Tyner, applicant and project architect Mr Tyner stated that the parking lot to the north of the building will accommodate 30 parking stalls, with two handicapped spaces adjacent to the main sidewalk to the building, he expressed his belief that parking is expected to be less crowded on the weekends, advised that designated parking for visitors will be assigned at the front of the church, and stated that it would be a good idea to have the shuttles utilizing part of this front area for those services Brandon Cash, church pastor Mr Cash stated it would be a good idea to incorporate a drop -off area for the shuttle services, and explained that this idea hasn't been addressed before because the two adjacent businesses, Aerospace Corporation and Harvey Titanium, have agreed to allow the church members to utilize their parking should it become necessary He added that the church has signed and delivered a release to these two businesses, but noted that these businesses were not supportive of a long -term lease Bobble Fracia, church member and El Segundo resident Ms Fraga expressed her belief that churches make a community rich and impact a community in a positive manner There being no further input, Commissioner Frick closed the hearing Commissioner Wagner stated he would like for the applicant to provide a shuttle service zone at the front if possible Director Jurps stated that staff will work with the applicant and the Public Works Department to see if this can be accommodated Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Fellhauer, MOTION to approve Environmental Assessment No 647 and Conditional Use Permit No 04 -03, thus adopting Resolution No 2590 Motion passed 3 -0 None PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED 5 El Segundo Planning Commission Minutes, August 25, 2005 Page 5 15f, Planning Manager Christensen stated that at this time, only one continued item is scheduled for the September 8, 2005 meeting regarding a 4 -unit condominium project at 712 Virginia Street None Commissioner Wagner commended Commissioner Frick on her leadership at this evening's meeting None The meeting was adjourned at 8 01 p m PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005 Seimone J r s, cretary of the Planninii Commission and Director of Planning, & Budding Safety c Cheryl Prick, Commissioner of the Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California BUSINESS REPORT FROM DIRECTOR PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT El Segundo Planning Commission Minutes, August 25, 2005 Page 6 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action regarding adopting an Aquatic Master Plan for the City of El Segundo as recommended by the Aquatic Taskforce and the Recreation and Parks Commission (Fiscal Impact unknown) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION. (1) Approve the City of El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. In April 2004, City Council appointed an Aquatic Taskforce to develop an Aquatic Master Plan for the City This taskforce held open meetings twice a month to look at all of the issues and challenges regarding the aquatics programs in El Segundo, reviewing current programs and facilities offered in El Segundo by the City, school district and private programs They also researched available land /locations for a possible second pool site The Taskforce held a town hall meeting for the community to discuss aquatic issues on July 14, 2004 The next step in this process was to hire a consultant to do a wide range of surveys of community needs and interests, hold two additional community workshops, compile that data and prepare a corresponding, comprehensive statistical report, developing a Master Plan which addresses both program and facility needs for the next several years The Consultant, RJM Design, was hired for this project in November 2004 The consultant worked with staff, Taskforce and community to prepare a proposal for an El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan This proposal went before the Recreation and Parks Commission on June 15, 2005 The Plan was approved by the Commission, and is now before City Council, for adoption (Continued on next page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, Master Plan is attached FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget* Account Number Amount Requested Project Phase. Appropriation Required _Yes x No ORIGINATED DATE y-I�L19s Stacia Mancini, Director of Recreation and Parks REVIEWED By.4 DATE Y fi y Jeff St wf City Manager 3 152 Continued The task of the consultant and the Taskforce was to develop a road map, setting out goals to address the current and future needs of the community for aquatic facilities and programs The Aquatic Master Plan is intended to provide an orderly guide for the development and management of aquatic services, programs and facilities for the City of El Segundo The finding of the Task Force and Consultants and, approved by the Commission, is that the City of El Segundo needs 1 69 additional pools to accommodate current needs Although the Aquatic Taskforce and interested community members attending the last Community Workshop prepared some design concepts for the Hilltop Park area, that exercise was intended to help the group identify design concepts and what overlapping ideas were common in all of the groups The universal design concepts which were presented in every group concept included a competitive pool, a recreation pool /water play area, with showers, lockers and restrooms One of the immediate issues which would need to be addressed, should Hilltop ever be considered as a new aquatic site, is parking There are currently only 48 parking spaces at the existing park Therefore, depending on the design concept chosen, the parking would need to reflect the current city code Adopting the Master Plan proposal is recognizing the need for additional facilities and programs in the City of El Segundo The Aquatic Taskforce was appointed to verify the need for additional facilities and programs Their task is now complete When resources are available and City Council decides to move forward with an additional facility, staff would like to see a taskforce appointed to work with staff and a design consultant Their task would be to find the location and develop the type of facility that meets the needs of the El Segundo Community 153 i v m Oro* WE r CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AQUATIC MASTER PLAN August 2005 Prepared For: CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Recreation & Parks Department 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Prepared By.• RJM Design Group, Inc. 31591 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 9491493 -2600 155 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITY COUNCIL Kelly McDowell Mayor John Gaines, Mayor Pro Tem _ Jim Boulgarides, Council Member i Eric Busch, Council Member Carl Jacobson, Council Member RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Debbie Bundy, Chair Colleen Glynn Rich, Vice Chair Dick Fern Bob Motto Margie Randall AQUATIC TASK FORCE Barbara Briney Debbie Bundy Sara Combs Anne Marie D'Agostino Richard Fern Colleen Glynn -Rich Kelly Kemp Shelly Kemp Henry Stuart Ron Swanson CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Jeff Stewart, City Manager RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT Stacia Mancini, Recreation and Parks Director JudyAndoe, Recreation Superintendent Mark Trujillo, Parks Superintendent Jeff Van Fossen, Recreation Supervisor CONSULTANTS Robert J Mueting, RUM Design Group, Inc Randy Mendioroz, Aquatic Design Group Chnsbne Coman, Coman Consulting Pam Wooldridge. Research Network Ltd. 156 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Process I Community Analysis 2 Needs Assessment - 3 Framework for Future Decisions 4 1 INTRODUCTION 37 Authority 7 History 7 Purpose 8 2 COMMUNITY ANALYSIS 21 Demographic Trends 9 Existing Aquatic Facilities 12 Existing Aquatic Programs and Services 12 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Change to Demand., ..... . ... . .. .. .. -- -- Random Telephone Survey 14 Facility Demand Analysis 25 User Group (Aquatic Sports Org ) Questionnaire 17 Demand Analysis 19 Facility Needs Analysis 31 Methodology 22 Facility Requirements 23 Workshop No 1 25 Stakeholder (Aquatic Task Force) Questionnaire - 26 Workshop No 2 27 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS Aquatic Recreation Facility Community Concept 32 Schematic Plans , 33 Preliminary Master Plan 35 Preliminary Design Concept 37 Preliminary Design Elements - 37 LIST OF EXHIBITS A Demographic Trends 9 B Population Estimates and Projections 11 C Aquatic Facility Requirements for Aquatic Programs 13 D Tabulation from Aquatic Organization Questionnaire 18 F Aquatic Facility Demand -2004 19 G Aquatic Facility Demand -2025 21 H Aquatic Facility Needs -2004 22 1 Aquatic Facility Needs -2025 23 J Change to Demand., ..... . ... . .. .. .. -- -- - -- - - -. -24 K Facility Requirements -2025 25 L Group Plans 26 -30 M Composite Plan 31 N Preliminary Master Plan 36 157 Ln m c x 3 c d � A i�8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report describes the process used to reach the proposed recommendations for the City of El Segundo's Aquatic Master Plan. Aquatic programs and facilities should be tailored to the needs of the community as indicated by current and historic uses, as well as input from the master plan process. PROCESS What is the Aquatic Master Plan? The Aquatic Master Plan is a road map, setting out goals to address the current and future needs of the community for aquatic facilities and programs. It is intended to be an implementation tool for the City of El Segundo, providing an orderly guide for the orderly development and management of aquatic services, programs, and facilities for the City. Who was involved? The development of the Master Plan was built upon community input. Hundreds of residents participated in the planning process. This included a community wide phone survey, user group questionnaires, stakeholder questionnaires, and community workshops. Additionally, data provided by City staff was also utilized in the development of the Master Plan. What was the process? Extensive consultation, research, and analysis have been undertaken and combined together to produce the El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan It is a plan that identifies and quantifies the aquatic needs of current and future El Segundo residents. Through the efforts involved in the Master Plan process, the needs and concerns of the residents are considered and coalesced into a final document that creates a vision for the future of aquatics in the community. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 1 159 EXECUTIVE SUMMA Y There were three (3) primary phases involved in the master plan process, which included. Phase l: Community. Analysis Inventory and review of aquatic programs and facilities, as well as demographic trends ❖ Demographic Trends ❖ Inventory of Community Wide Aquatic Facilities ❖ Inventory of Aquatic Programs and Activities Phase 2: Needs Assessment Working with the community to identify aquatic recreation needs ❖ Random Sample Household Phone Survey User Group Questionnaires Stakeholder Questionnaires Community Workshops ❖ Demand and Needs Analysis Phase 3: Framework for Future Decisions Creating a plan of action. ❖ Draft report and recommendations ❖ Council review and approve final report COMMUNITY ANALYSIS The community analysis is an inventory and review of the community, and its aquatic recreation assets and opportunities. Demographic Trends The population of El Segundo has increased by 5 3 percent over a ten -year period with a slight increase in household size [U.S. Census data] The fastest increases in population in El Segundo appear in the age categories of 5 to 14 years, and 35 to 54 years. El Segundo is a mature City with only very slow growth expected in the next 25 years. El Segundo's population is expected to increase from the 2004 estimate of 16,861 to 19,479 by 2030. The City has an older age profile, however, growth over the 1990 to 2000 decade was characterized by an above average proportion of families with children. El Segundo is over 80.0 percent white, but has experienced above average growth in Black, Asian /Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic groups between 1990 and 2000. Incomes and housing values are significantly above average. The demand for aquatic facilities generated by the demographic profile in El Segundo is reflected in the demand and needs analysis. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 2 160 1 Existing Aquatic Facilities The three (3) City -owned aquatic recreation facilities, combined with other community and regional facilities, constitute a system in which a variety of passive and active aquatic recreation experiences are possible. Urho Saari Swim Stadium has two (2) indoor pools, a 25 -meter competition pool and a smaller recreation pool. Hilltop Park and Acacia Park each have one (1) outdoor recreation pool. Regional facilities in the south bay area include Westchester YMCA, the Torrance Plunge, and the Hawthorne Plunge. According to the telephone survey conducted as part of this report, approximately 25% of El Segundo residents are "frequent users" of the public recreation facilities, and another 29% are "moderate users ". Urho Saari Swim Stadium is the facility 41% of the telephone survey respondents indicated they use most often EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Existing Aquatic Programs and Services Aquatic programs and services are provided for a variety of age groups including pre- school, elementary school, middle school, high school, adults, and seniors. There are also programs and services developed for the community at large and families. Programs are designed and delivered primarily based on interest of the participating population groups. There are a significant number of organized aquatic sports programs for youth and adults There are a good variety of aquatic programs and classes for all age groups. NEEDS ASSESSMENT The following needs assessment tools were utilized in determining the aquatic recreation facility and program needs for the City of El Segundo: ❖ Random Telephone Survey User Group Questionnaire ❖ Stakeholder Questionnaire ❖ Community Workshops •A Demand and Needs Analysis The questionnaires and workshops are the outreach tools used to evaluate the perception of needs from community members. The telephone survey and demand /needs analysis represent the statistically valid, quantifiable foundation for the recommendations. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 3 161 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The aquatic facility and program demand analysis is built upon: ❖ Rates of Usage ❖ Data from Aquatic Sports Organizations ❖ City Vision or Goal for how much of the demand can be supported ❖ Background and Perspective on aquatic uses from other jurisdictions ❖ Current aquatic programs and participation rates ❖ Facility requirements needed to meet aquatic recreation program criteria The demand analysis derives an estimated number of facilities to meet current and forecasted demand. The facility demand is then compared to the existing facility inventory to determine surpluses or deficits. Aquatic facility requirements for the City of El Segundo is currently 1.69 pools and the forecasted needs to the year 2025 is 2.10 pools (a "pool" is considered to be equivalent to a 25 M x 20 Yards) FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS Recommendations are intended to address the aquatic recreation needs identified in previous sections and are a result of analysis of existing inventory, evaluation of demand, community input, and consideration of City goals and policies. Generally, the objective is to link community goals and vision, community input received from the master plan process, aquatic program needs, and aquatic facility needs. Aquatic Recreation Facility Community Concept The overall concept approach that guides development of aquatic facility recommendations, which follow, are based upon the Needs Assessment and can be summarized as follows: ❖ Support identified aquatic programming needs by providing appropriate aquatic facilities ❖ Renovate and repair existing aquatic facilities to maximize effioency and to contribute to appropriate community image. ❖ Facilitate the development of new aquatic facilities at Hilltop Park so that the aquatic recreational needs of the existing and future citizens are met and so that future facilities are integral with, provide support for, and enhance the effectiveness of the overall aquatic system in El Segundo. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 4 162 EXECUT /VE SUMMAR Y This executive summary is a concise representation of the research and recommendations contained in the El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan document. For more detailed information, please refer to the complete report. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 5 163 .�. g. c 'o' 3 ib�' I AUTHORITY INTRODUCTION On November 4, 2004, the City of El Segundo entered into an agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. to develop a citywide Aquatic Master Plan. The scope of work for the project included the preparation of a Master Plan document to address the current and future aquatic needs of the community. HISTORY The City of El Segundo was incorporated in 1917. In Spanish the name El Segundo means "the second ", for the second Chevron refinery located in the State of California. The El Segundo plant was established in the early part of the century. The town surrounding the refinery eventually developed with the single- family homes to house the workers of the plant. El Segundo is considered part of the South Bay sub - region in the southwestern edge of the Los Angeles Coastal Basin. Downtown Los Angeles is about 20 freeway miles form El Segundo. The City is bounded to the north by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the City of Los Angeles; to the south by the City of Manhattan Beach, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and the City of Los Angeles, and to the east by the City of Hawthorne and the Del Aire area in the County of Los Angeles. The communities of Playa Del Rey and Westchester are located dust north /northwest of the airport. The City as 5.46 square miles (3,494.4 acres), with a residential population of 16,033 according to the 2000 census. The daytime (employee) population is approximately 66,000. All of the residential population is west of Sepulveda Boulevard. The office /industrial /commercial area east of Sepulveda Boulevard houses the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as Mattel, Unocal, and Computer Sciences Corporation, as well as a range of businesses including aerospace and defense, computer related companies, and travel related companies. El Segundo is also home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings and Sparks. El Segundo has had a very strong swimming program for many years based at the indoor Urho Saari Swim Stadium at 219 West Mariposa Avenue. In 1960, then water polo coach Urho Saari was preparing the United States team for the Summer Olympic Games in Rome. His son, Roy, a member of the National AAU All- American team, along with Chuck Mcllroy, another El Segundo resident, would secure spots on that team Today, the Saari Stadium is the host of many local and regional USS and high school swim meets and is the home pool for El Segundo High School. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 7 165 I PURPOSE INTRODUCTION A primary purpose of this report is to review basic aquatic recreation needs; study alternative solutions to facility requirements; and recommend actions that will provide for diverse aquatic recreation activities while preserving the quality of the experiences within all interest areas. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 8 166 n 0 d � � c 167 N DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS COMMUNITYANAL YSIS The benchmark data most commonly employed for population in the U.S. is the Decennial Census. This Is a commonly accepted database, which describes the make -up of a community and how it is changing over time, using many demographic factors, such as age, household size, ethnicity and income. The 2000 Census data will serve as the basis for this analysis. Exhibit 1 compares measures of growth since 1990 and highlights specific characteristics of the City of El Segundo's population as compared with aggregate data for Los Angeles County. Exhibit 1 DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Item City 1990 of El Seound 2000 % change" LOS 1990 Anaeles County 2000 %change" Total Population 15,223 16033 53 8,863,164 9,519,338 74 Occupied Housing Units 6,773 7,060 42 2989,552 3133,774 48 Persons Per Household 225 227 09 291 298 24 Median Household Income $46,352 $61341 323 $34,965 $42189 207 Percent of Population by Age 35 85' 1602 212 293 484 Under 5 years 56 60 125 83 77 -0 4 5 t 9 years 52 67 341 73 84 235 10 to 14 years 49 65 390 66 76 236 15 to 19 years 51 53 113 72 72 74 20 to 24 years 72 45 -348 91 74 -128 25 to 34 years 242 178 -224 198 166 -101 35 to 44 years 180 209 219 151 159 132 45 to 54 years 120 152 340 95 121 363 55 to 64 years 82 76 -20 73 73 73 65 years and over 96 96 45 97 97 73 Median Age 343 364 61 307 320 42 Percent of Population by Race White 905 836 -27 566 487 79 Black 10 12 214 112 98 -60 Asian/Pacific Islander so 67 407 108 122 213 Other 35 85' 1602 212 293 484 Percent Hispanic Origin 91 110 277 378 446 267 Percent of Households That Are Families 556 554 37 674 682 87 Families with Children <18 244 281 200 379 368 43 Non FamJies 444 446 49 326 318 48 One Person/Household 31 4 343 139 249 246 61 Percent of Households That Are Owners 404 416 73 482 479 67 Renters 596 584 21 518 521 80 Median Housing Value $357300 $371900 41 $226,400 $209300 -76 Median Rent $754 $882 170 $570 $704 235 Other category in 2000 includes those persons identilymg with 2 or more races and Is not strictly comparable to 1990 "Calculated as change in population in each category between 1990 and 2000 For example population aged under 5 was 850 or 56 % of total in 1990 and 956 or 6 0 %of total in 2000 The change between 1990 and 2000 is 106 persons or ♦12 5% (10(V050 x 100) Source 2000 and 1990 Censuses of Population and Housing ai+,euwa.w i�a viws El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 9 1(;8 2 COMMUN/TYANAL YS /S Population in the City of El Segundo has not increased as fast as that in the County of Los Angeles as a whole since 1990, increasing by 5.3 percent over the ten year period, while the population Countywide increased by 7.4 percent. The number of occupied housing units has increased somewhat slower than population in El Segundo resulting in a slight increase in household size. Household sizes have increased in the City over the ten -year period between Censuses from an average of 2.25 persons per household in 1990 to 2.27 in 2000. Over the same period, average household sizes in the County have increased from 2.91 to 2 98 persons per household The fastest increases in population in El Segundo appear to be occurring in the age categories of 5 to 14 years and 35 to 54 years. The number of persons in the age group 20 to 34 years in the City has decreased somewhat over the ten year period with a similar, but much smaller, decrease observed in County -wide The proportion of the total population represented by the over 65 age group in El Segundo, at 9.6 percent in 2000, is on a par with the 9.7 percent aged 65 years and over in the County as a whole. The growth of this age group between 1990 and 2000 was much lower in El Segundo than in the County. Median household incomes in the City of El Segundo were significantly higher than the median figures for Los Angeles County both in 1990 and 2000, and grew somewhat faster during the ten -year period. The City of El Segundo historically has had a predominantly white population. However, between 1990 and 2000, the proportion of white population declined, while the number of residents of Black, Asian /Pacific Islander and Hispanic origin, while still a small proportion of the total, grew at an above average rate. The 2000 Census collected racial data in a different manner than the previous census, allowing respondents to identify with more than one race. The large increase on the "Other" category reflects this change as this category contains the respondents who indicated multiple races. The City had a lower proportion of households that are families in 2000 (55.4 percent) than the County (68.2 percent) and also a lower percentage of families with children under the age of 18 years - 28.1 percent versus 36.8 percent in the County. The proportion of family households with children under age 18 has increased since 1990, which is consistent with the above average increase in population in the 5 to 14 year age groups. El Segundo also has an above average proportion of one person households. The rental households in the City were an above average proportion of the total in both 1990 and 2000 when compared with the County of Los Angeles. In 2000, renters in El Segundo were 58.4 percent of total compared with 52 1 percent County -wide. Between 1990 and 2000, owner households increased at a somewhat faster rate than total households. The median housing value of $371,900 in El Segundo in 2000 was significantly above the median value of $209,300 in the County as a whole. Rental rates in the City were also higher than those in Los Angeles County in 2000. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 10 1 f� 9 E 2 COMMUNITY ANALYSIS Exhibit 2 incorporates estimates of the population in the City of El Segundo from 1980 through 2002, with projections to 2030 as prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Population growth in the City over the ten -year period from 1990 to 2000 averaged only 0.5 percent per year compounded or an average of 81 persons per year. Between 1980 and 1990, growth averaged 147 persons per year. Average household size decreased from 2.18 persons in 1980 to 2.12 in 1990. The 2000 census indicated an average household size of 2.21 persons. EL SEGUNDO POPULATIONNIVdATES AND PROJECTIONS Annual Change Population Year Population Number Percent c tl Housin Units /Housin Unn Census (4/1)' 1980 13,752 6,321 218 147 10 1990 15,223 7,190 212 81 05 2000 16,033 7,261 221 Jan fat 221 14 2004" 16,861 7,307 231 Proiections " 67 04 2015 17,594 7,454 236 131 07 2020 18,249 7,694 237 126 07 2025 18,877 7 932 238 120 06 2030 19,479 8,171 238 Note Population per housing unit is used as a proxy for household size, which is not available for the projection years This measure is used to show trends in the ratio over time Sources ' 1980, 1990 and 2000 Censuses of Population State of California, Department of Finance estimate SCAG 2004 Projections Household size is expected to continue to increase slightly in future projections prepared by SCAG, averaging 2.38 in the 2030 projection. In summary, El Segundo is a mature City with only very slow growth expected in the next 25 years. El Segundo's population is expected to increase from the 2004 estimate of 16,861 to 19,479 by 2030. The City has an older age profile, however, growth over the 1990 to 2000 decade was characterized by an above average proportion of families with children El Segundo is over 80.0 percent white, but has experienced above average growth in Black, Asian /Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic groups between 1990 and 2000. Incomes and housing values are significantly above average. The demand for aquatic facilities generated by the demographic profile in El Segundo will be reflected in the demand and needs analysis El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 11 170 2 COMMUN/TYANAL YS /S EXISTING AQUATIC FACILITIES Local Aquatic Facilities The Urho Saari Swim Stadium was originally designed in 1938. It consists of two (2) indoor pool facilities, a 25 yard x 20 yard wide "competition" pool with depths ranging from 4' to 12', and a 48' x 20' wide "teaching pool with depths from 2' to 3'. This facility is the primary aquatic resource and the only year round swim facility available in the City. A number of detailed reports have analyzed the conditions of this beloved aging facility. The City is in the process of implementing recommended upgrades at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium facility. Hilltop Park and Acacia Park each have a seasonal recreation "tot" pool with depths of approximately 4'. Regional Aquatic Facilities There are several other aquatic facilities in the South Bay area including the Culver City Plunge, Culver Palms YMCA, Hawthorne Plunge, Torrance Plunge, Torrance YMCA, and the Westchester YMCA EXISTING AQUATIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Most aquatic programs are conducted at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium facility due to its year round availability, size, and depth. A wide variety of programs are offered seasonally - Winter (January- March), Spring (April - June), Summer Fall (October- December). A brief listing includes Masters Swim Team, Group Lessons, Sea Turtles Swim Team, Water Polo, Adaptive Swim, Recreation Swim, and El Segundo High School programs. Programs offered at Hilltop Park and Acacia Park pools are limited to recreation swim on an alternating schedule Monday through Sunday for thirteen (13) weeks of Summer only. The facility requirements for selected aquatic programs are listed in Exhibit 3 Exhibit 3 provides an analysis of four (4) commonly utilized pool configurations: a 25 yard x 25 meter pool; a 25 yard x 30 meter pool; a 25 yard x 35 meter pool; and a 25 yard x 50 meter pool. In the column on the left under "Program Description" all of the common aquatic sports programs are listed; the columns to the right indicate which aquatic programs can be accommodated within each pool configuration. It should be noted that El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 12 171 2 COMMUN /TY ANALYSIS while the 25 yard x 25 meter can accommodate most high school swimming and diving programs, this particular configuration has some limitations, especially with respect to floating cage layouts for water polo, which are extremely popular in Southern California. The 25 yard x 30 meter configuration mitigates this problem for high school water polo, which typically utilizes a 25 yard floating cage layout, but precludes the use of 25 meter and 30 meter floating cage layouts as recommended by USA Water Polo. The 25 -yard x 35 -meter configuration accommodates all sports with the exception of long course (50 meter) swimming, and of course the 25 -yard x 50 -meter configuration can host every aquatic program listed within Exhibit 3. Exhibit 3 Facility Requirements for Aquatic Programs El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 13 7 1 ! 2 1.0 Swimming: I I Short Course 25 Yard X x X X 1 2 Short Course 25 Meter (1) X X X X 1 3 Long Course 50 Meter 0 0 0 X 2.0 Water Polo: 2 1 Fixed Cage 25 Yard X X X X 22 Floating Cage 25 Yard 0 X X X -23 Floating Cage 25 Meter 0 X X X 24 Floating Cage 30 Meter 0 0 X X 3.0 Diving 3 1 1 Meter Springboard X X X X 32 3 Meter Springboard X X X X 34 5 17 5 110 Meter Platform (2) X X X X 4.0 Synchronized Swimming: 41 USA Synchro Minimum (3) x X X X 42 U S A Synchro "Ideal" (3) 0 X X X is (1) Bulkhead required for 25 meter short course in 30.35 and 50 meter pool lengths (2) A separate dive tank is recommended for platform diving due to 17'0" required depth (3) Requires 9'0" uniform depth over enure course Leeend X Meets minimum standards set by governing bodies 0 Does not meet rmmmum standards set by governing bodes. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 13 7 1 ! 2 a 0 .. i �7.� 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT This Aquatic Master Plan process began with research and fact finding. The project team, consisting of City staff and consultants, met first to review the approach and methodology. Data collection began to establish a comprehensive database through a thorough review and analysis of existing pertinent information. Following the initial data collection, review and analysis, a community wide phone survey was conducted, and two (2) community workshops were held. The objective of the community workshops were to meet with members of the community, City staff, Aquatic Task Force, and Commission to discuss the master plan process, and to solicit input through a consensus discussion process. RANDOM TELEPHONE SURVEY The random telephone survey is a public outreach effort that includes the entire community. The survey examines the aquatic needs for residents of all ages. The results are unbiased, detailed, and representative of the recreation usage and attitudes specific to the community of El Segundo. Information obtained from the survey facilitates a deeper understanding of aquatic recreation usage by sub - communities within the City — geographic regions, age groups, ethnic communities, etc. The results will become the benchmark of current aquatic usage and attitudes and becomes the foundation for forecasting future needs After a careful review of the responses to the El Segundo Aquatic Needs Survey, a brief summary of the following highlights were prepared. Aquatic Facility Usage The survey revealed that 25% of the sample of respondents described their household members as a "Frequent User" of public aquatic facilities (patrons of facilities at least 3 times per month.) An additional one of every four residents polled by telephone (29 %) were "Moderate Users" (patrons of facilities at least 2 to 24 times annually) of public aquatic facilities during the past year. The remainder (46 %) was labeled "Light /Non Users" (patrons of facilities once per year and non - users). Reasons for Light Use Top reasons volunteered for low use or no use of public aquatic facilities included "do not need to use /not of interest" (39 %), "no time' (14 %), "have private pool access' (11 %), and "age" or "health limitations" (11 %). El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 14 i'14 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Urho Saari Plunge Use The survey revealed that 21% of the sample of respondents described their household members as a "Frequent User" of Urho Saari aquatic facilities (patrons of facilities at least 3 times per month.) An additional one of every four residents polled by telephone (21 %) were "Moderate Users" (patrons of facilities at least 2 to 24 times annually) of Urho Saari aquatic facilities during the past year. The remainder (59 %) was labeled "Light /Non Users" (patrons of facilities once per year and non - users). Aquatic Facilities Satisfaction Nearly nine of every ten respondents polled (87 %) described their satisfaction with public aquatic facilities in El Segundo as "very" or "somewhat satisfied." The remainder described themselves as "not very" or "not at all satisfied." Most Used Aquatic Facility The public aquatic facilities reportedly most often used included Urho Saari Swim Stadium (41 0/o), Hilltop Park (6 %), and Acacia Park (5 %). More than four out of every ten respondents (44 %) stated they had used no public aquatic facilities in the last year. Aquatic Activities Usage Of nine aquatic activities tested in the survey, the largest share of the population reported participation during the past year in Swimming in public pools for recreation (52 %), Swimming in public pools for fitness or exercise (32 %), Swimming in public shallow pools or wading pools (30 %), and Swimming in public pools for classes or lessons (20 %). Aquatic Program Usage One of every five El Segundo households reported being a frequent user of aquatic recreation programs (22% using such programs at least three times per month). Moderate users (patrons of programs 2 to 24 times annually) constituted an additional 18% of the households interviewed and the remainder (61% was labeled "Light /Non Users' (patrons of programs once per year and non - users) El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 15 �� NEEDS ASSESSMENT Reasons for Light Use Top reasons volunteered for low use or no use of aquatic programs included "do not need to use /not of interest" (45 %), "no time' (23 %), and "not convenient timing" (6 %). Aquatic Programs Satisfaction Nearly nine of every ten respondents polled (86 %) described their satisfaction with aquatic programs in El Segundo as "very" or "somewhat satisfied." The remainder described themselves as "not very" or "not at all satisfied." Recreation Facility Wanted Those new recreation facility ideas most often reported by residents included Swimming pool for recreation or lessons (11 %), Bicycling or jogging paths (8 0/o), Indoor basketball courts (4 0/o), Swimming pool for competitive events (4 %), Performing arts center (3 %), Football fields (2 %), Meeting facilities (2 %), and Tennis courts (2 %). Nearly four in ten households (38 %) reported desiring no new recreation facilities Aquatic Facility Wanted New aquatic facility ideas most often reported by residents included Swimming pool for fitness or exercise (15 %), Swimming pool for recreation (14 %), Swimming pool for physical therapy (5 %), Swimming pool for classes or lessons (5 %), Indoor pool (activity not specified) (4 0/o), Swimming pool for competitive swimming (3 %), Swimming pool for competitive water polo (3 %), Spa (3 %), and Shallow swimming pool or wading pool (3 %). Nearly four in ten households (35 %) reported desiring no new aquatic facilities. Aquatic Program Wanted Those new program ideas most often reported by residents included Swimming lessons (11 %), Aqua aerobics (6 %), Physical therapy or rehabilitation classes (6 0/o), Lap swimming (5 %), Recreation swimming (4 %), Competitive water polo (4 %), Competitive diving program (2 0/o), Scuba classes (2 %), and Fitness swimming (2 %). Over four in ten households (43 %) stated they desire no new recreation programs. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 16 i 7 6 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Facility and Program Priority Residents polled most often stated a priority for new recreation facilities other than aquatics (55 %), followed by a desire for new aquatic facilities (34 %), and new aquatic programs (11 %). Funding Alternatives Interest Respondents were more likely to be very or somewhat interested in user fees or charges (62 %) than in a property tax assessment (25 %). In fact, half of those polled (51 %) stated they are not at all interested in a property tax assessment, compared to the one in four respondents (24 %) similarly disinterested in user fees or charges. FACILITY DEMAND ANALYSIS This section analyzes the demand for aquatic facilities and programs by the residents of El Segundo. A key element in any planning strategy is an understanding of the nature of demand for facilities. Without this understanding, policy can only be based on general standards of supply and demand, such as population ratios (# pools per thousand population) or service area (distance to aquatic facility). Such standards are useful guides but the demand analysis guarantees that the needs assessment reflects the character of the need in El Segundo. The citywide telephone survey provides the basis for determining how the residents of El Segundo participate in aquatic activities. The nature of growth and population change establishes trends in demand for aquatic recreation and programs. The phone survey, sports group questionnaires, workshops and interviews provide the qualitative aspect of demand - the perceptions of the residents toward recreation and the prioritization of need for facilities and programs User Group (Aquatic Sports Organizations) Questionnaire To supplement the information regarding participation in aquatic competitions, which was obtained from the telephone survey, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to the organized sports organizations that use the City aquatic facilities. This survey obtained information regarding the number of participants on swim teams and water polo teams, age ranges of the participants, what seasons they participate, if they travel outside El Segundo to compete, if they participate in tournaments, ratings of facility maintenance and scheduling, projections of growth, and facilities they have the greatest need for both now and in the future. Detailed information was requested regarding the size of facility required and the time and place of all competitions and practices. The survey was distributed by the City staff and four organizations responded to the questionnaire. Some of the more factual information is summarized in Exhibit 4. The El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 17 1 ll 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT information regarding the number of participants, seasonality and turnover of facilities for both games and practice are used to better define peak day demand and convert that to number of facilities required to meet the needs of this segment of the aquatic recreation market. Information regarding which facilities are currently being used by the sports groups provides input to the need for facilities used for adult sports, youth sports and practices. ExhNxt4 TABULATION OF INFORMATION FROM EL SEGUNDO AQUATIC ORGANIZATION SURVEY SporVl eam N Pan Season Ages Event Facilities Used in El Segundo Practice Faabbes Used Comioehhve Swimmfria 14 -18 matches and 1 Tournament (1 day) in El Segundo Rest of schedule El Segundo Sea Tender, Swim Team 112 Sept to August 4.16 El Segundo Indoor Facility - both pods El Segundo Indoor Facility - both pools Mini Tunles pre competitive 20 and 5 League games in El Segundo 4 -10 Had been hosting 3 hour Friday night Mon - Finlay 2 2 5 bouts per day FAST noncompetitive 50 Tournaments) is outside of City 6 -15 dual meets but no longer able to do so Compared"1 20 6 -10 because of scheduling problems Compebtive 2 10 9 -13 Competitive 3 10 11 15 Senior 2 1516 El Segundo Masten 60 Year Round 2082 All held outside of El Segundo El Segundo Plunge Most are Mon Fnday 5 40 to T 00 AM 30-60 EI Segundo High School Boys Swimming Fresh /Soph Boys$wrimmg Varsity Girls Smmming Fresh /Soph Gins Svnmming Varsity Water Polo EI Segundo High School Boy's Water Palo - Fresh /Soph Boy's Water Polo Varsity Old'. Water Palo - Fresh /Soph Girl's Water Polo Junior Varsity Gin's Water Polo Varsity 80 13 -18 20 Mid Fab Mid May 14 -18 20 1418 20 March -June 1316 20 1318 Hold 3 Bay League Meets in El Segundo Rest of schedule (11 events) is outside of City 80 20 Sept Mid Nov 1418 Hold 4 practice matches 4 League 20 14 -18 matches and 1 Tournament (1 day) in El Segundo Rest of schedule it events) is outside of City 10 Nov-March 1316 Had 4 practice games 2 scranmages 15 1317 and 5 League games in El Segundo 15 1348 Rest of Schedule (including 53 -day Tournaments) is outside of City El Segundo Plunge Mon - Fn 1 00 to 4 00 PM currently May need to move practice time to 200 to 500 PM El Segundo Plunge Mon Fri, 1 00 to 400 PM currently May need to move practice time to 200 to 500 PM Sources EI Segundo Aquatic Orgammbon Surrey March 2005 Compiled by Cwnan Consulting Inc si s.au�mwuu. u...� unms Another question addresses the percentage of the players in each organization that live within the City of El Segundo. The results are tabulated below: Organization El Segundo Sea Turtles Swim Team El Segundo Masters El Segundo High School Water Polo El Segundo High School Swimming El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan Percent of Participants from El SesTundo 60.0 33.3 95.0-100.0 95.0-100.0 18 i �$ 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT The impact of non - resident use of City facilities is one of the considerations in assessing facility needs Balancing this is the fact that teams in these organizations also use facilities in surrounding Cities. Demand Analysis The participation rates in each of the aquatic activities analyzed (based on the telephone survey) provide a basis for calculating demand for facilities in relationship to the population served. These participation rates are shown in the first column of Exhibit 5 and are taken directly from the oarticioation rates as reported in the survev. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 19 �. °T9 Exhibit 5 AQUATIC FACILITY DEMAND ANALYSIS BASED ON RESIDENTS' PARTICIPATION RATES City of El Segundo - 2004 Levels Per Capita Peak Day Design Number of Facility Need Participation Demand Turnovers Standard Facilities Ratio - City of Activity Days/Year (Participants) Per Day for Facility Demanded' El Segundo Swimming in Public Pools For Recreation 184 218 2x 20 sq ft/swimmer 044 pools 1/38 050 pop Shallow or Wading Pools 106 271 3x 20 sq f /smmmer 0 37 pools 1/46,000 pop Sub -Total Recreation 489 081 pools 1/20,800 pop Fitness or Exercise 155 184 3x 45 sq ([/swimmer 0 56 pools 1130,100 pop Classes or Lessons 88 80 2x 60 sq ft/swimmer 0 49 pools 1/34,450 pop Physical Therapy 35 32 2x 60 sq ft/swimmer 0 19 pools 1/86,650 pop Sub -Total Exercise/Clesses 296 124 pools 1/13,550 pop CompetNVe Swimming 25 151 3x 75 sq Nsmmmer 0 77 pools 1121,900 pop Competitive Water Polo 1 8 82 3x 75 sq ft/swimmer 042 pools 1/40,300 pop Competitive Diving 04 11 2x 90 sq ft/swimmer 0 10 pools 1/167,400 pop Competitive Syncronized 04 11 2x 90 sq ft/swimmer 0 10 pools 1/167,700 pop Swimming Sub -Total Competition 256 1 39 pools 1/12,150 pop Total Pools 3 44 pools 1/4,900 pop ' One Pool = 25 meters x 20 yards Spume Conran Consulting, Inc , based on data from California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the City of El Segundo Aquatic Needs Assessment Survey, February 2005 <i..v�nme,,,,a� azoros El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 19 �. °T9 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT In order to convert these demand estimates into facility requirements, it is necessary to make some assumptions regarding design standards for the peak level of demand. Calculation of peak day demand involves multiplying the population estimates (current population and population projected to 2025) by the participation rate in each activity. These estimates of gross demand are then adjusted to allocate part of the demand to private recreation facilities and part to government or public facilities, if applicable, using California Department of Parks and Recreation data regarding patterns of facility usage. Similarly, a locational adjustment is made to account for those activities which participants would normally engage in at locations outside of El Segundo. Peak day demand is determined on the basis of the seasonality of participation in each of the various activities and, within peak seasons, the peak days of usage. The calculations of peak day demand included in Exhibit 6 (excluding those for organized sports) are designed to accommodate all but three to five days per year of peak activity for most of the activities analyzed. The actual facility requirement, however, is less than the aggregate of peak day demand to allow for daily turnover in the use of recreation facilities. Peak day demand was modified as shown in Exhibit 6 by the anticipated turnover and capacity for each type of usage. These estimates of daily turnover and capacity on peak day usage periods are derived from aquatic sports group surveys and discussions with City staff and other knowledgeable sources. The calculations in Exhibit 5 are based on the current (2004) population level in the City of El Segundo of 16,861. Included in the Exhibit is an estimate of the number of facilities or pools by type of usage required to accommodate peak day demand in the context of the peak day design standards discussed above. For purposes of the analysis, a pool is defined as being 25 meters by 20 yards in size. Similar calculations were carried out to determine the demand levels in 2025, when the City reaches the projected population of 18,877. These calculations are shown in Exhibit 7. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 20 NEEDS ASSESSMENT The relationship of the current need for aquatic facilities by type of usage in El Segundo to the current population level Is the basis for the "facility need ratio" or the measure of the level of population in El Segundo that creates the demand for one pool defined by type of usage This ratio for each of the types of pool users analyzed is also presented in Exhibits 6 and 7 and Is calculated by dividing the total population by the number of facilities demanded. This will be the basis for the needs analysis presented in the following section. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 21 J. 1 EXHIBIT 7 AQUATIC FACILITY DEMAND ANALYSIS BASED ON RESIDENTS' PARTICIPATION RATES City of El Segundo - 2025 Levels Per Capita Peak Day Design Number of Facility Need Participation Demand Turnovers Standard Facilities Ratio - City of Activity Days /Year (Participants) Per Day for Facility Demanded' El Segundo Swimming in Public Pools For Recreaton 184 244 2x 20 sq Wswimmer 0 50 pools 1/38,050 pop Shallow or Watling Pools 106 303 3x 20 sq ft /swimmer 0 41 pools 1/46,000 pop Sub -Total Recreation 547 0 91 pools 1120,600 pop. Fitness or Exercise 155 206 3x 45 sq ft/swimmer 063 pools 1/30,100 pop Classes or Lessons 88 90 2x 60 sq it/swimmer 0 55 pools 1/34,450 pop Physical Therapy 35 36 2x 60 sq ft/swimmer 0 22 pools 1/86,650 pop Sub -Total Exercise(Classes 332 1 39 pools 1713,550 pop Competitive Swimming 25 169 3x 75 sq ft/swimmer 086 pools 1/21,900 pop Compeuuve Water Polo 18 92 3x 75 sq ft/swimmer 0 47 pools 1/40,300 pop Competitive Diving 04 12 2x 90 sq ft/swimmer 011 pools 1/167,400 pop Competitive Syncromzed 04 12 2x 90 sq ft/swimmer _ 011 pools 1/167,700 pop Swimming Sub -Total Competition 286 1 55'pools 1/12,150 pop Total Pools 3 85 pools 1/4,900 pop One Pool = 25 meters x 20 yards Source Coman Consulting, Inc , based on data from California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the City of El Segundo Aquatic Needs Assessment Survey, February 2005 .,:,.ndoidam.nd 4120105 The relationship of the current need for aquatic facilities by type of usage in El Segundo to the current population level Is the basis for the "facility need ratio" or the measure of the level of population in El Segundo that creates the demand for one pool defined by type of usage This ratio for each of the types of pool users analyzed is also presented in Exhibits 6 and 7 and Is calculated by dividing the total population by the number of facilities demanded. This will be the basis for the needs analysis presented in the following section. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 21 J. 1 3 FACILITY NEEDS ANALYSIS Methodology NEEDS ASSESSMENT The level of population in El Segundo that creates the demand for pool facilities by type ' of use is derived from the telephone survey data as described in the previous section. This "facility need ratio" is shown again in Exhibit 8. The current facility needs are determined by multiplying the current population by the "facility needs ratio." These needs, in terms of the number of pools demanded, are then aggregated into three major activities or types of uses of the City's pools — recreation, exercise /classes, and competition. This demand is then compared with the current usage by type of activity of existing City pools to determine whether the existing inventory of facilities is adequate in terms of demand conditions El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 22 , Exhibit 8 CITY OF BLEED UNDO AOUATIC FACILITY NEEDS ANALYSIS - 2004 ESTIMATE Facility Need 2004 Existing Ratio - City of Peak Day City Surplus/ Facility El Segundo Demand Pools' Deficit( I Public Swimming Pools Recreational 1/38050 pop 044 Shallow or W admg Pools 1/46 000 pop 037 Sub -Total Recreation 091 077 -004 Fitness or E xercise 1130100 pop 056 Classes or Lessons 1/34450 pop 049 Physical Therapy 1186,650 pop 019 Sub -Total Exercise/Clasaae 124 099 -066 Competitive Swimming 1/21900 pop 077 Competitive W star Polo 1/40300 pop 042 Competitive Diving 1/167400 pop 010 Competitive Syncronized 1/167700 pop 010 Swimming Sub -Total Competition 139 040 -099 Total Poole 114,900 pop 344 1 76 169 ' Based on 25 meter x 20 yard pool and allocation of pool time in peak season Source Coman Consulting Inc based on data from California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the City of El Segundo Aquatic Needs Assessment Survey February 2005 El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 22 , 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT As an example of the analytical process, the needs ratio for pools used for recreation in El Segundo is one recreational pool for every 38,050 residents and one shallow or wading pool for every 46,000 residents. Based on the 2004 population of El Segundo, the required number of pools for recreation is 0.44 recreational pool and 0.37 shallow or wading pool, or a total of 0.81 pool. The existing inventory of pools in the City, based on a typical pool size if 25 meters by 20 yards or 4,920 square feet, is 1 75 pools. Based on the time the existing pools are used for the various activities in the analysis, there is 0.77 pool used for recreation, leaving a deficit for this use of 0 04 pool in 2004. Facility Requirements The needs analysis presented in Exhibit 7 indicates existing deficits for all of the types of pool usage analyzed. In addition to recreation use, there is a shortage of 0.66 pool for exercise /classes and a shortage of 0.99 competition pool, for a total deficit of 1.69 pools. The need for facilities was projected to 2025 using the demand figures presented in Exhibit 8. These projections are presented in Exhibit 9. The deficits in the facilities listed above increase proportionately as the population increases over time, with the 2025 deficit totaling 2.1 pools. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 23i EaM1IbM 9 CI" DFELSEGUNGGAWATICFACILIWNEEMANALYSI9 2025ESTINATE F.11dy Wait 2025 EXlfang Ra1c CByot Peak Day Cry Salsa✓ FaoIM El Segund. Demand Pods D96oal) Pubkc Smmman. Pods Recrealpnal 1138050µp 050 Slaalb or Waring Pooh 11160001pp 041 Wu Total RenGllon 091 01 414 FerroES or Exercee 1130100 pop 063 C .a .,Leswns 194150 pop 055 POysml Therapy 1/98850 pop 022 SubTafel EaerC,WClucea 139 058 481 oompdewe Smmming 1121 900 pop 086 C rndadwe Water Polo 1140300µp 047 CompeNrce Drying 1 /1674Wonto 011 CnmpeH a 5ynone ee0 1(16T TW µ1p (1A, Se+mmrng Sul T0lel CornpefNkln 155 040 Ais Tate) Poole 1/4500 pop us 175 210 DascE on 25 miler 820 and pod and allo alatn 01 pool time in peak saason Soume C rnanC nauOpg Inc based on data from C magnate Cepdbrred of Parka and Roonadoo and inner Ca, of El Sagundo Apualk tetrads Aesessmenl Survey Feeruary W05 esy.mamre nos El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 23i 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Exhibit 10 summarizes the change in demand between 2004 and 2025 or the demand resulting solely from the growth expected to occur during this period. This Exhibit describes the aquatic facilities by type of use that will be required just to accommodate the future growth in the City of El Segundo. The existing 2004 deficits in pools is combined with the growth projections in Exhibit 11 to provide the cumulative estimate of the additional number of pools by type of use that will be required in the City of El Segundo between 2004 and 2025. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 24 .84 Exhibft10 CHANGE IN DEMAND FOR AQUATIC FACILITIES BY TYPE, 2004 TO 2025 City of El Segundo Change m Number of Facilities Demanded` Surplus/Deficit I -) Facility 2004 2025 2004- 2025" Swimming in Public Pools For Recreation 044 pools 050 pools -005 pools Shallow or Wading Pools 0 37 pools 041 pools -0 04 pools Sub -Total Recreation 081 pools 091 pools -0 10 pools Fitness or Exercise 056 pools 063 pools -007 pools Classes or Lessons 049 pools 0 55 pools -0 06 pools Physical Therapy 0 19 pools 0 22 pools -0 02 pools Sub -Total Exercise /Classes 124 pools 1.39 pools -015 pools Competitive Swimming 0 77 pools 0 86 pools -0 09 pools Competitive Water Polo 0 42 pools 0 47 pools -0 05 pools Competitive Diving 010 pools 0 11 pools -001 pools Competmve Syncrontzed 0 10 pools 0 11 pools -001 pools Swimming Sub -Total Competition 139 pools 1 55 pools -0 16 pools Total Pools 3 44 pools 3 85 pools -0 41 pools ` One Pool = 25 meters x 20 yards "Demand resulting from growth only Does not mclude allowance for any deficits or surpluses existing in 2004 Source Coman Consulting, Inc, based on data from California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the City of El Segundo Aquatic Needs Assessment Survey, February 2005 eis umb mend a 1 El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 24 .84 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Exhil 11 AQUATIC FACILITY REQUIREMENTS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO - 2025 ESTIMATE (Total of 2004 Surplus/Deikk and 2004 to 2025 Change In Demand) 2004 Change m Cumulafive Facility Surplus/ 2025 Facility Surplus/ Deficit ( -) Surplus/ Facility Deficit ( -) 2004 2025 Deficit ( -) Swimming in Public Pools For Recreation 004 pools 0 10 pools -014 pools Classes -066 pools 015 pools 081 pools Competxion 0 99 pools 0 16 pools -1 14 pools Total pools -169 pools -0 41 pools -210 pools Note One Pool = 25 meters x 20 yards Source Coman Consulting Inc based on data from California State Detrainment of Parks and Recreation and the City of El Segundo Aquatic Needs Assessment Survey February 2005 ary=ma.�m armors WORKSHOP NO. 1 On March 9, 2005 community members in El Segundo were invited to discuss recreation and aquatic facility issues relating to active (competition) and passive recreational uses of aquatic facilities. Workshop participants were divided into five (5) small groups. Individually the participants answered questions, and collectively within each group were asked to indicate their consensus response to "Likes ", "Needs ", "Obstacles ", and "Opportunities ". The following is a brief summary of workshop exercises: Sl Workshop participants were asked what they liked best about the existing aquatic facilities and programs in El Segundo: • Centrally Located • Variety of Programs History Low Cost El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 25 � ,� 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT S2 Participants were asked what are the most important aquatic facility or program needs in El Segundo: • Increase Program Availability • Additional Pool / Larger Pool • Increase Multi -Use of Pool at Prime Times • More Space S3 Participants were also asked what obstacles do you foresee to providing aquatic facility or program improvements in El Segundo. • Cost • Location • Community Resistance S4 Participants identified the following opportunities to providing aquatic facility or program improvements in El Segundo: ;V • Corporate Sponsorships • Increase Awareness of El Segundo Facility • Increase Community Involvement Which one of the following do you consider the highest priority needs for EI Segundo? New recreation facilities other than aquatics, new aquatic facilities, or new aquatic programs? • New Aquatic Facilities STAKEHOLDER (AQUATIC TASK FORCE) QUESTIONNAIRE In April 2005 a questionnaire was distributed to all members of the Aquatic Task Force. A summary of the results is as follows. ❖ An aquatics facility is the one recreation facility most recommended 4.4 A 50 -Meter competition pool is the one aquatic facility most recommended ❖ The one aquatic instruction program most recommended is a Youth /Club Water Polo program. ❖ The one aquatic recreation program most recommended is a Lap Swimming/Free Swim program. Overhead lighting was the most recommended amenity at Urho Saari Swim Stadium. New aquatic facilities is the highest priority need in El Segundo El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 26 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT ❖ Respondents were very interested in raising funds through user fees or charges. ❖ Respondents were somewhat interested in raising funds through property tax assessment Some of the comments included on these questionnaires included; attract community financial support & special events, have regional competitions, and soccer fields at Thomas Properties project is just as important as aquatic facilities. WORKSHOP NO. 2 A second community workshop was held on April 26, 2005 to review consensus data from the first workshop, phone survey results, the demand/needs analysis, and to obtain input from community representatives regarding specific design ideas for a new aquatic facility. During this public workshop a map of existing aquatic facilities in the City and throughout the area was reviewed. Existing and proposed aquatic facilities were assessed. A detailed site analysis analyzed the Hilltop Park site and adjoining land uses. The critical region of investigation focused upon the immediate site and those sites physically adjacent to Hilltop Park. The Hilltop Park site is the location selected for analysis based on the fact that it is the largest site that the City currently owns, and that it is already used for recreation purposes including a swimming pool that is utilized in the summer months. Group Plans Each group was asked to take the ideas and issues discussed and utilize their creative energy to develop a potential plan for new aquatic facilities at Hilltop Park. Based upon community, Aquatic Task Force, and staff input, three (3) alternatives were prepared by the participants of the workshop. Overlay plans were prepared by the consultant based on the designs generated at the community workshop El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 27 i87 1j HOUjr AVE" N JE . LL c HH k 3 y r mR�4aRi ommRRR amaYLq � d. MCLiA pp �cGRAND AVENUE, ..I l- u •Cm BCM { �cGRAND AVENUE, ..I l- u 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Group #2 Plan El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan Group #2 Illustrative 29 ,�i , }4 t �� ;� 4j �EMUE` „ l.r � �f'� , �� � - -�o F4�- w w r. a 3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT The group plans and overlays (on Pages 28 -30) indicated a number of unique design ideas and program elements In some cases, the group plans were relatively consistent in providing specific elements and even placed them in similiar locations. A composite plan (below) was prepared to illustrate the similarities (elements and locations) between the various group plans. Composite Plan Prelimmary Master Plan From the composite plan, a preliminary master plan was developed showing aquatic facilities that fit on the site, with adequate parking shown on -site or as shared parking with the adjacent water department. This is simply a suggested schematic master plan, the Hilltop Park site may yet pose additional challenges related to site grading and "shared" parking. City staff would like to emphasize that the assignment for the Aquatic Task Force was to identify what the aquatic needs were in the community (not necessarily how those needs might be met). The purpose for the group planning exercise was to simply see what common themes might evolve. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 31 �� �. �' " t� .y .� 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS The framework for future decisions are recommendations intended to address the aquatic recreation needs identified in previous sections and are a result of analysis of existing inventory, evaluation of demand, community input, and consideration of City goals and ` policies. Generally, the objective is to link community goals and vision, community input received from the master plan process, aquatic program needs, and aquatic facility needs. AQUATIC RECREATION FACILITY COMMUNITY CONCEPT The overall concept approach that guides development of aquatic facility recommendations, which follow, are based upon the Needs Assessment and can be summarized as follows: Support identified aquatic programming needs by providing appropriate aquatic facilities In planning these types of facilities, it is important to ensure that the aquatic program needs of the entire community are provided for, which is why the use of a telephone survey is so appropriate in gauging the interests and opinions of all of the citizens of El Segundo. The City's aquatic facilities should be welcoming for all age groups, from toddlers to teens to parents to grandparents, so a balance between competitive, instructional, recreation and leisure needs is essential in ensuring the long term success and financial viability of any proposed expansion of the City's existing aquatic programs and facilities. ❖ Renovate and repair existing aquatic facilities to maximize efficiency and to contribute to appropriate community image. With respect to renovation and repair of the existing aquatic facilities within the City, the most heavily utilized facility is the Urho Saari Swim Stadium. A 2001 report prepared by Rowley International (updated as of 28 December 2004) provides an order of magnitude cost to renovate the existing pools of approximately $550,000, exclusive of any upgrades or improvements to the building itself or surrounding site. This estimate does not include price escalation from December 2004 to present, nor the increase in costs that would be incurred subject to the actual date the renovation work was performed. In addition, without a detailed report on the building and site utilities it is difficult to provide an informed opinion on total cost to renovate this historically significant project, but new facilities of this size are routinely budgeted and bid in the range of $5 - $7 million (as of this writing), depending on infrastructure costs for site work and utilities. Other facilities could be developed within the City to accommodate aquatic program needs of the community prior to considering a full or partial renovation of the Urho Saari Swim Stadium. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 32 rqq 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS d• Facilitate the development of new aquatic facilities at Hilltop Park so that the aquatic recreational needs of the existing and future citizens are met and so that future facilities are integral with, provide support for, and enhance the effectiveness of the overall aquatic system in El Segundo. SCHEMATIC PLANS Following a thorough review and analysis of each group plan prepared by the community participants a schematic illustrative exhibit was created by the consultants to verify and clearly Illustrate in a common graphic format for all of the proposed features. Schematic plans and associated features as well as estimated capital costs and annual operating costs are shown for each alternative. Schematic Plan Alternate No, 1 Features: • 25 Yard x 50 M Competition Pool • 6 Lane x 25 Yard Instructional Pool • Recreation Pool with Waterslide & Play Elements • Bathhouse (Restrooms, Lockers & Concessions) • Shade Structures • 340 Parking Spaces Required / ± 100 Provided Estimated Construction Cost: $9.8 million* Estimated Annual Operating Cost: $400,000. *Does not include site demolition costs Note: Expands parking and pool facility into adjacent Water Dept. site. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 194 33 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS ' Schematic Plan Alternate No. 2 Features. • 25 Yard x 35 M Competition Pool • Recreation Pool with Waterslide • Bathhouse (Restrooms, Lockers, & Concessions) • Shade Structures • 148 Parking Spaces Required / ± 70 Provided ' Estimated Construction Cost: $6.5 Million* Estimated Annual Operating Cost: $192,500. *Does not include site demolition costs Schematic Plan Alternate No, 3 Features: • 25 -Yard x 50 M Competition Pool • Recreation Pool with Play Elements • Bathhouse (Restrooms, Lockers & Concessions) • Shade Structures • 233 Parking Spaces Required / ± 70 Provided Estimated Construction Cost: $7.3 Million* Estimated Annual Operating Cost: $297,000. *Does not include site demolition costs El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 34 13') a _e � s 34 13') 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS Based upon evaluation of the schematic plans it is evident that the desired size of pool facilities drives the parking requirements for the site. Although the aquatic facilities "fit' on the site the associated parking does not. In order to show a balance of aquatic facilities and meet the required parking we have prepared alternative no. 4 shown below with associated features and costs of the plan Schematic Plan Alternate No. 4 Features• • 25 -Yard x 35 M Competition Pool • Recreation Pool with Waterslide • Bathhouse (Restrooms, Lockers & Concessions) • Shade Structures • 144 Parking Spaces Required / ± 142 Provided Estimated Construction Cost: $6 0 Million* Estimated Annual Operating Cost. $194,560. *Does not include site demolition costs Note. Utilizes shared parking with Water Dept. site. PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN II I Al a, II «M I %1 t A plan was developed to provide a basis for the development of a preliminary Master Plan, as well as evaluating the impacts to the existing improvements. The preliminary Master Plan was presented to, and reviewed by City Staff. The plan was refined based upon staff comments An Aquatic Master Plan summary was prepared and submitted to the City for review and comment. A preliminary Master Plan Report, with refinements incorporating the input from staff, was developed and a draft of the Master Plan Report was produced The choice of new aquatic facilities at Hilltop Park was based on the compilation of data from the phone survey, demand and needs analysis, community workshops, City staff, and consultants. The final selection of aquatic facilities is based on community needs and the site capacity to meet those needs In general, the Hilltop Park plan includes on -site parking, aquatic center, picnic area, lockers, restrooms, maintenance and storage. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 35 ly6 3 9 4 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 36 1J !� 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DEC ISIONS PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT The design concepts can be summarized by the following guidelines ❖ The existing site character should be preserved and enhanced as the site is developed. The design should be particularly responsive to the existing topography, drainage, vegetation, views, trees, etc. ❖ Parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation should be designed to fit the context of the site. Sight distances along the access drive should be maintained pursuant to City Standards. ❖ Outdoor furniture, fencing, security lighting, etc. should be carefully selected to be vandal resistant, low maintenance, and compliment the existing character. ❖ Landscaping and lighting fixture design and placement should mitigate light spill onto adjacent areas. Security lighting for parking lots and walkways will be designed to meet the current City Standards. ❖ Landscape treatment should be appropriate to the region, and reflect water efficiency and minimize maintenance procedures. ❖ Views to the site from adjacent residential areas should be screened by utilizing trees and shrub massing and hedge materials. ❖ Emergency vehicular access shall be accomodated. PRELIMINARY DESIGN ELEMENTS The design elements listed below are a summary narrative of the site functions composed specifically to meet the aquatic needs of the community. Its purpose is to establish an aquatic design that depicts the ultimate development concept through a planning process that encouraged citizens, user groups, City officials and staff to participate effectively in the decisions on scope, function, and phasing priorities. Site Access ❖ A new access drive has been developed to minimize impact to the adjacent residential neighborhoods. El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 37 iJ� \\ §2 ! ! i "§ ;§ ■; "' } ® |f§ !9 7$ §\ j \ / \! _ !.)�� 4,§ § §E!!)!, §( / §,,�),( § § :lr.;:« ; }§ 9i,�l�!!,)!« , §- !_,_ . ,i| �� :! § :!] §E | ; ||§ § §!§i ; § § |(| §§!! }) \ §) \ ; § § || § §§ (' \ § l U ! ! � - . ), �!! }■ _\: §2 PO §/� 2O1 4 FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DECISIONS Aquatic Facility Improvements ❖ The old reservoir area is surrounded by an existing berm and can conveniently accommodate a 25 Yard x 35 M competition pool. ❖ A new 25 Yard x 35 M pool can accommodate a wide variety of uses including short course races, water polo, diving, and synchronized swimming. d• A new water slide and small recreation pool will increase the recreation potential of the facility for all ages. Building Structure ❖ The primary structure (pool house) includes restrooms, concessions, lockers, and mechanical space Parkin ❖ Approximately 142 parking stalls have been provided. In a new parking area along Grand Avenue (49 stalls); new on street parking on Lomita Street (17 stalls); in the existing parking area (47 stalls); and in a potential shared parking area with the Water District (29 stalls). Other Amenities :• Tot Lot ❖ Picnic Facilities ❖ Existing Deck Parking El Segundo Aquatic Master Plan 38 199 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Committees Commissions and Boards AGENDA DESCRIPTION' Consideration and possible action regarding the Annual Report of the Investment Advisory Committee Presentation to be made by Investment Advisory Chair (Fiscal Impact None) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION' 1) Receive and File Annual Report of the Investment Advisory Committee, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: City Council has requested that Committees, Commissions and Boards give an Annual Report updating the Council on their accomplishments over the last year and their goals and objectives for the coming year. Portfolio management statements are provided to council on a monthly basis. The investment advisory committee meets quarterly to discuss and approve investment strategy and compliance with the investment policy The investment policy is submitted and approved by council yearly on the consent agenda Ralph E Lanphere, City Treasurer and Investment Advisory Chair will outline and discuss committee interaction in the investment decision- making process The City Treasurer will also discuss the present portfolio and define achievements in the last year ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. None FISCAL IMPACT: NONE Operating Budget- Amount Requested: Account Number, Project Phase. Appropriation Required: ORIGINATED BY- DATE: September 12, 2005 Ralph E Lanphere, City Treasurer 200 4 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER 8/26/2005 THROUGH 9/8/2005 Date Payee Amount Description 8/17/05 Lane Donovan Golf Ptr 21,797 95 Golf Course Payroll Trt (8 -25 Memo) 8/26/05 IRS 177,455 14 Federal Taxes 8/26/05 Employment Development 36,195 19 State Taxes 8/26/05 Federal Reserve 10000 Employee EE Bonds 8/26/05 Federal Reserve 10000 Employee I Bonds 8/31/05 Health Comp 2,203 60 Weekly claims 8/26 8/31/05 Lane Donovan Golf Ptr 19,042 36 Golf Course Payroll Trt 9/1/05 Cal PERS 244,053 54 PERS Retirement 9/8/05 Cal PERS 297,881 64 PERS Health 9/8/05 Health Comp 2,25351 Weekly claims 9/2 9/8/05 IRS 194,465 55 Federal Taxes 9/8/05 Employment Development 40,570 58 State Taxes 8/26- 9/8/05 Workers Comp Activity 19,087 55 SCRMA checks issued DATE OF RATIFICATION: 9/20/05 TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by 1,055,206.61 9Ik10cs Date 99os- Date D e he City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo 1,055,206.61 202 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 — 5.00 P M 5.00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tem Gaines - Present Council Member Boulgandes - Present Council Member Busch - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present CLOSED SESSION The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, Including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq ) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation, and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 5 matters City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et al , LASC No BS094279 City of El Segundo v 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No. BC319034 City of El Segundo v CTF2 Alaska, LASC Case No BC319033 Yeaton v City of El Segundo, LASC Case No BS096351 Bressl v City of El Segundo, LASC Case Nos. BC288293 and 288292 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b) -1- potential case (no further public statement Is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -2- matters DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 0 matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8)• -0- matter SPECIAL MATTERS — 0 matter MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE N , w }O (�•.�J [1 iJ . ) REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 - 7:00 P M 7 00 P M SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell INVOCATION — Michael Briney, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Carl Jacobson PRESENTATIONS — (a) Mayor ProTem Gaines presented a Proclamation by the City Council proclaiming Sunday, September 11th, a day of Remembrance in El Segundo and inviting the citizens of El Segundo to Freedom Park on September 11, 2005 at 8 30 a.m ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Gaines - Present Council Member Boulgarides - Present Council Member Busch - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed - NONE A PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 B SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE NO 2 00 �i Consideration and possible action regarding a presentation by Sam Olivito, Executive Director of the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA), on a study completed by the Los Angeles County Auditor- Controller's Office which recommends an Increase in charges for countywide services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Sam Olivito, Executive Director of the California Contract Cities Association, gave a presentation MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines to receive and file the presentation and authorize the Mayor to forward appropriate correspondence related to the potential implementation of Phase II of the County Auditor- Controller's study of Sheriff's Department services MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 2 Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding the FY 2005 -2006 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvements Plan Including discussion and possible direction regarding all City revenues and expenditures Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing regarding the FY 2005 -2006 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvements Plan including discussion and possible direction regarding all City revenues and expenditures Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office. Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave a report. MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Busch to continue the Public Hearing to September 20, 2005 and schedule the budget adoption for the September 20, 2005 meeting MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 3 Consideration and possible action (Continued Public Hearing) to adopt the Recreation and Park Commission's recommendation to Increase Swim Lesson fees, Recreation Park Identification Card fees and Co -ed Softball League fees. (Fiscal Impact $60,800 revenue) Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing regarding the adoption of Recreation and Park Commission's recommendation to increase Swim Lesson fees, Recreation Park Identification Card fees and Co -ed Softball League fees Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave a report Judy Andoe, Recreation & Parks Superintendent, addressed the recommended increases to the recreation cards, swim fees, and co -ed softball league fees MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines to close the public hearing MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE NO 3 �tJ0 MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to adopt Resolution No 4435 with the changes to Increase the adult recreation ID cards to $10, child recreation ID card fees to $5, no charge for Senior cards, softball fees to $300 and $20 for swim fees Substitute Motion. MOTION by Council Member Busch, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Gaines to adopt the Resolution as present by the Commission MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE, AYES GAINES AND BUSCH, NOES, MCDOWELL, JACOBSON AND BOULGARIDES 2/3 Original MOTION with the swim fees to Increase only for FY 05/06. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE AYES, MCDOWELL, BOULGARIDES AND JACOBSON NOES, GAINES AND BUSCH 3/2 C UNFINISHED BUSINESS D REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS E CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business 4 Approved Warrant Numbers 2548884 to 2549200 on Register No 22 in the total amount of $1,250,513 35 and Wire Transfers from 8/5/2005 through 8/25/2005 in the total amount of $1,982,254 02 Authorized staff to release Ratified- Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers. Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2005 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2005 6 Adopted Ordinance No 1386 amending the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) to eliminate the Economic Development Department and the position of Director of Economic Development, and correct the title of Department and Department Head to the Library and Cable Services Department and Director of Library and Cable Services 7 Approved examination plan for the Personnel Merit System job classification of Office Specialist II — Human Resources 8 Approved request on behalf of Boeing from JWT Employment Communications to place a 1,320 square -foot temporary sign on the exterior of the building at 650 N. Sepulveda Boulevard for 120 days Applicant JWT Employment Communications MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE NO 4 Accepted the work as complete on the re- grading and enlargement of tee surfaces and replacement of tee boxes at the Lakes Golf Course Approved Capital Improvement Project, Project No PW 05 -11 (Final contract amount $88,000) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office 10 Adopted plans and specifications for a Public Works project at Camp Eucalyptus — Interior Cabinets, Project No PW 05 -08 (Estimated cost $15,000) Authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids 11 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES 12 Waived the formal bidding process per the El Segundo Municipal Code Sec. 1 -7 -10 and authorized the Fire Department to purchase hardware, seats and installation to retrofit all fire response apparatus with mounting systems for upgraded Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Allstar Fire Equipment (Fiscal Impact $12,200) 13 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GAINES MOTION by Council Member Busch SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to approve Consent Agenda Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 11 Consideration and possible action regarding the acceptance of $96,990 in grant funding from the U S of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP), under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Fiscal Year 2005 Federal Budget Year (FY 2005) (Fiscal Impact $97,000) MOTION by Council Member Busch SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to authorize acceptance of $96,990 in grant funding from the U.S Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP), under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Fiscal Year 2005 Federal Budget Year (FY 2005) (Fiscal Impact: $97,000) MOTIN PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 13 Consideration and possible action to waive the formal bidding process and approve a contract with SBC for a certified upgrade of the 9 -1 -1 system for El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center The total cost for the upgrade is $128,517 75 and will be fully and directly funded by the State of California MOTION by Mayor ProTem Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to waive the formal bidding process per the El Segundo Municipal Code Sec 1 -7 -10, based on a sole source vendor for a certified upgrade of the 9 -1 -1 system for El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center under California Master Purchase Agreement DGS -0026, Authorize the City Manager to execute a Scope of Work contract with SBC for a certified upgrade of the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center's 9 -1 -1 system, Authorize the Administrative Services Department to MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE NO 5 2u7 Issue a "zero dollar' purchase order authorizing SBC to directly Invoice the State 9 -1 -1 for the system upgrade The total cost for the upgrade Is $128,517 75 and will be fully and directly funded by the State of California MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 F NEW BUSINESS G REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE H REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgandes — Announced the recruitment for firefighters Spoke regarding the hurricane situation and our emergency preparedness Requested agendizing the possibility of setting up an ad -hoc or permanent Public Safety Committee with representatives from the community Council Member Busch — Spoke regarding Hurricane Katrina He requested staff return with information regarding our ability to communicate after a disaster and how long would It take to set up communications with the community if normal channels were destroyed Council Member Jacobson — Also stated the need for an update on the City's ability to respond In an emergency. Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Spoke regarding the ability of Individuals and cities to respond In an emergency. He also stated that the public needs to be Informed on how to survive independently for the first 72 hours. He requested that a test situation be performed He also requested that Council Member Boulgarides change his recommendation for a Public Safety Committee to be amended to a Committee to focus on disaster preparedness and community Involvement Council Member Boulgandes agreed to agendize the consideration of a Disaster Preparedness Committee Mayor McDowell — Requested Mike Martinee, Area G, Executive Director, Office of Emergency Services make a presentation on Disaster Preparedness Announced the Fire and Police breakfast on September 10th at 7.30 A.M Noted that the Fire and Police Associations were requesting volunteers and all proceeds would be donated to the Gulf Coast Relief Fund MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE NO 6 208 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive 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 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed Ron Swanson, resident, announced the formation of the SOUTH BAY GULF COAST RELIEF to benefit the Salvation Army First Coastal Bank will accept donations, an online credit card donations has been formed, and donations may also be dropped off at the Fire Department or City Hall. MEMORIALS — Julian Uzcanga, firefighter of our Sister City Guaymas and Tiffany Corkins, wife of El Segundo motorcycle police officer, Aaron Corkins CELEBRATIONS — The births of Nicholas Jeffrey Fisher, brother of William and Jonathan and parents, Laurie and BIII Fisher Emilie Anne, daughter of Corinne Murat, Manager of Government and Trade Affairs for Mattel, and her husband, Tetsunan Takahashi Twins Keely Lou and Kiley Alyse to Marsha Pumel Hansen, formerly with the Doubletree Hotels and President of our Chamber of Commerce, and Dave Hansen CLOSED SESSION None ADJOURNMENT at 8 30 P M Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE NO 7 �.v.7 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING- Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action regarding the presentation of fiscal year 2004 -2005 third quarter Financial Budget Review RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION- (1) Receive and file Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Third Quarter financial report (2) Alternatively discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION- The focus of the FY 2004 -2005 third quarter financial review Is to review revenues and expenditures in all funds for the period of October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget: Amount Requested, Account Number Project Phase: Appropriation Required _ Yes X No ORIGINATED BY. DATE. Bret M Plumlee, Director Administrative Services REVIEW Y. DATE %�./ City Manager r' i 0 7 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) REVENUES The following is an analyses of General Fund revenues by the ten mayor categories a. Property Taxes Overall, the property tax revenue estimates are on target for fiscal year 2004 -2005 b. Other Taxes (Includes Sales, Utility User's, Transient Occupancy and Other Taxes This category is currently significantly above target with budget, mainly attributable to increases in Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Gas Utility User's Taxes, and Co Generated Utility User's Taxes offset by a decrease in Franchise Fees Sales tax has continued to grow, and the City has experienced 4 out of the past 5 quarters of increases over the same periods the year before Most of the increase has been attributable to the top 10 sales tax producers Transient Occupancy taxes received for the first nine months of FY 2004 -2005 compared to the same period in FY 2003 -2004 are up $396,500 or 16 5% Staff has spoken to several of the hotels, and the increased revenue is attributable to both increased occupancy and increased rates One hotel stated the reason for the increase was there have been less long- term occupants and therefore fewer exemptions from the tax for stays over 30 days Due to the uncertainty of the operational status of the local power plant, the FY 2004 -2005 Gas Utility User's tax budget was significantly reduced As reported during the FY 2004 -2005 First Quarter Review, in December 2004, the local power plant was awarded Reliable Must Run (RMR) status by the California Independent System Operator (Cal -ISO) This means that the plant can be dispatched for Cal -ISO grid reliability needs and stands a chance to operate more often than it has been over the past year, which will enable the City to forecast the plant to be operational 7 to 10% of the year As a result of the long -term contract, the plant has been operational more often and this revenue source continues to be ahead of target Franchise fees are anticipated to come in significantly lower than budget mainly attributable to a significant reduction in gas gross receipts from lower usage at the local power plant Co Generated Electric Utility User's taxes continue to be estimated to come in significantly higher than budget attributable to a rise in the Short Run Avoided cost (SRAC), which is the cost that the local refinery pays SCE for electricity purchased and used to value the Co generated production for the tax payment This SRAC formula is tied to changes in natural gas prices, which have gone up significantly the past year Electric Utility User's taxes continue to be estimated to come in significantly higher than budget rift BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) Also included in this category are all other utility user's taxes combined, which are on target with budget c. Business License Taxes The City has received $8 9 million or 98 3% of the budget through June 30, 2005 Staff continues to anticipate this revenue source will come in on target with budget Businesses receive a 50% rebate on their business license based on Sales Tax the City receives during the prior period of July to June Since Sales taxis estimated to be significantly higher than budget for this time period, the Business License tax will be negatively impacted in FY 2005 -2006 d. Other License and Permits This category is currently on target with budget The City has received $538,200 or 85 5% of budget through June 30, 2005 The most significant part of this category is building permits, and the City has received 85 0% of the budget with 75 0% of the fiscal year complete Residential and interior commercial building improvements continue to remain strong in Southern California and in the South Bay in particular The development outlook for 2005 continues to look positive with several projects in the planning and design phase e. Fines and Forfeitures This category is currently well ahead of target with budget The City has received $345,500 or 110 0% of budget through June 30, 2005 This is mainly attributable to a significant increase in Parking Fines The City has received 130 0% of this revenue source f. Interest and Rentals This category is currently slightly below target with budget Interest rates continue to remain low, however the Federal Reserve has begun a series of federal fund rate increases, which has had a slight impact on increasing short -term rates Staff anticipates this may enable the revenues in this category to come in on target with budget Total Revenues in this category are only 67 3% with 75 0% of the fiscal year complete g. Intergovernmental Revenues Revenues in this category are estimated to come on target with budget As part of the 2004 State Budget Act, the rates charged to motor vehicle owners and the corresponding revenue to local agencies was permanently reduced from 2% to 67% This reduction is to be replaced by BACKGROUND R DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) an increase in property taxes, which will be deposited at the end of January and May each year h. Charges for Services This category is estimated to come in on target with budget Two revenue sources within this category are coming in below budget Planning Service Fees and Solid Waste Collection fees were originally anticipated to be $200,000 combined and staff is not currently anticipating receiving any of this in FY 2004 -2005 Other sources of revenue within this category are either ahead or on target with budget, which is helping to offset the revenue sources which are below budget Overall revenues in this category are 76 4% with 75 0% of the fiscal year complete Two other General Fund categories Including Other Revenue and Transfers In are expected to be on target with budget Total Estimated Revenues All categories of General Fund revenues are either ahead of or on target with budget and there are no adjustments needed at this time Overall, General Fund revenues are 88 4% with 75 0% of the fiscal year complete Staff continues to estimate that revenues In all other funds will be on target with budget with the exception of the golf course fund Total revenues through June 30, 2005 are $1,328,050, which is 48 5% of budget It should be noted that the Golf Course was impacted by an abnormally large number of 37 rainy days and wet conditions due to a near record of rainfall during the first six months of this fiscal year, which contributed to the revenues being down While the revenues are down, expenses are also only 44 0% of budget through June 30, 2005 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES The following is an analysis of General fund expenditures by major categories A. Elected Officials and Administrative Support Services This category, which consists of the City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Manager's office, and Administrative Services is currently on target with budget B. Non Department Non Department expenditures are currently on target with budget X10 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) C. Public Safety Included in this category are the Police and Fire departments, and both departments are on target with budget through June 30, 2005 D. Planning and Building Safety This department, which consists of the Planning and Building Safety divisions, is on target with the approved budget E. Public Works This function's General Fund divisions consist of Government Buildings, Engineering, Street Services, Street Maintenance, Traffic Safety, Solid Waste Recycling, Wastewater, Storm Drains, Equipment Maintenance and Administration Other fund operations in this function include Gas Tax, Facilities Maintenance and the Water Fund The total category is currently on target with budget F. Recreational, Cultural and Information Services The Recreation, Cultural and Information Services function includes the Recreation and Parks Department and the Library and Cable Services Department General Fund expenditures in this category is anticipated to come in on target with budget The City entered into an agreement with Lane, Donavan & Associates in December 2004 and they have made a number of recommendations for improvements to staff and the Golf Course Subcommittee Improvements recommended include changes to the tee boxes for all nine holes, replacement of the damaged synthetic turf on the driving range, and the necessity of utilizing limited flight golf balls Overall other departments in this category are on target with budget Total General Fund Estimated Expenditures With 75 0% of the fiscal year complete, General Fund expenditures are on target with budget and there are no adjustments needed at this time Expenditures in all other funds appear to be on target with budget with the exception of the Residential Sound Insulation and Golf Course Funds The Residential Sound Insulation fund is expected to be $1 mm less than budgeted due to part of the construction costs for Group 6 will be shifted to the 2005 -2006 fiscal year The Golf Course Fund expenses will come in 214 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) below budget to extensive rain received this year, which reduced costs for water and other maintenance areas CONCLUSION No budget adjustments are recommended at this time Staff will continue to monitor all revenues and expenditures very closely and submit another financial update to City Council at the end of FY 2004 -2005 ��J EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT MEETING DATE- September 20, 2005 AGENDA HEADING: Consent Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements, amendments and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY05 -06 in excess of $10,000 for the Administrative Services Department Fiscal Impact, (Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 $319,000, Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 $33,650 = $352,650) COUNCIL ACTION. 1 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #3378, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney for Geographic Information System /Global Positioning System (GIS /GPS) consulting with Michael McDaniel (sole proprietor) and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,000 2 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #3478, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Prosum, Inc for Information Systems consulting services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $80,000 - Continued on next page - BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: 1. Michael McDaniel for Geographic Information System /Global Positioning System (GIS /GPS) consulting services: The City has previously utilized the services of a GIS /GPS consultant to develop GIS capabilities such as the production of maps, data conversion, and specialized data layers with the use of specialized GIS /GPS equipment and software - Continued on next page - ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 $319,000, Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 $33,650 Operating Budget Amount Requested: Account Number: Project Phase. Appropriation Required $352,650 $352,650 001 -400- 2502 -6214 001 -400- 2505 -6217 001 -400- 5201 -6206 001 - 400 - 2505 -8108 503 - 400 -5307 -6214 NA _Yes X No 001400- 2505 -6214 603.400- 2331 -6214 601 -400- 2505 -8108 001 400- 2502 -6214 501 -400 -7102 -6214 ORIGINATED BY- DATE. APlumlee, Director of Administrative Services i ��/ C �lti Q RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION (continued) 3 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #3243, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Vertex Communications, Inc for telephone system services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $11,000 4 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #2774, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Progressive Solutions for Business License System maintenance /updates and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,100 5 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #3416, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Maureen Sassoon for providing Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Services and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $15,000 6 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #3451, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with CBIZ and issuance of blanket purchase order, for an amount not to exceed $35,000 7 Authorize the City Manager to amend /extend contract #2717 for a two -year period, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney for auditing services with Lance, Soil & Lunghard through 2006 -2007 and issuance of purchase orders, for an amount not to exceed $66,350 8 Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Granicus for providing streaming video services for Council meetings, for an amount not to exceed $16,500 9 Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Active com (formerly Class Software Solutions, LTD ) for software licensing, maintenance /updates, and training, not to exceed $13,500 10 Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with Tyler Technologies, Inc — EDEN Division for computer software upgrades, training, and maintenance, and issuance of purchase order, not to exceed $85,200 11 Alternatively discuss and take other action related to these items BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (continued)- Last year Staff selected Michael Mc Daniel to carry on the GIS efforts for the City Michael does GIS /GPS consulting for the City of Carson and the City of Lomita and is highly recommended by staff from both of those cities He also teaches GIS at Long Beach State University and is active in the GIS community, including the South Bay Council of Governments GIS /GPS consulting services to be provided include maintenance of the GIS data and the development of further mapping layers In addition, he will be providing needed maps required by City Staff GIS /GPS services will be provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $27 /hour with an estimated cost for 10 -12 hours per week for FY05 -06, not to exceed $15,000 2. Prosum, Inc. for Information Systems network consulting services: The City has utilized the services of Prosum for network consulting and support for several years in areas such as network design and management, software updates, personal computer maintenance, web updates, and specialized Police communications systems The Prosum consultants have an extensive knowledge of the City's network infrastructure and 217 software setup, which can greatly reduce billable time Prosum keeps a backup consultant familiar with our site at no additional cost, in case the primary consultant is not available Prosum also provides an extensive support structure for their consultants, allowing consultants to get answers to questions outside their primary area of expertise Basic services will include processing work orders, troubleshooting MS Office, troubleshooting personal computers problems, deploying personal computers, laptops and software All consultants have a minimum certification of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or equivalent experience Basic MCSE services will be provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $45 /hour, which is far below prevailing rates Specialists in specific areas such as Exchange Server or Active Directory are available at $125 /hour, but will be used only when needed Staff has done a telephone survey of several similar vendors and found Prosum to be much lower than any other comparable company Prosum is located in El Segundo Total cost will not to exceed $80,000 3. Vertex Communications, Inc. for telephone system services: The City has used the services of Vertex Communications, Inc for the past three years for telephone support services The principals of Vertex are the same people that installed the City's current telephone system Their knowledge of the system is of great value to staff when the services of Vertex are required, in that describing the task to be done is much easier Also, the rate that Vertex charges is 68% less that what SBC charges for the same service and Vertex is much more responsive Staff recommends that Vertex Communications, Inc continue to support the City's telephone support needs and anticipate that these support services will continue through FY 2005 -2006 The support services provided in FY 2004 -2005 were nearly $11,000 It is anticipated that the cost for the services will be approximately the same in fiscal year 2005 -2006 Telephone system support services to be performed include adds, moves, changes, and repairs Telephone system services will be provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $65 /hour, on an as needed /requested basis, not to exceed $11,000 4. Progressive Solutions for Business License software maintenance: Progressive Solutions provides the software used by the Business Services Division to produce business licenses and maintain business license data This item provides software licensing, maintenance and updates of the system Total cost is not to exceed $15,100 5. Dr. Maureen Sassoon, DPA, MS, MPH, CIH, for providing Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Services: The City currently uses Dr Maureen Sassoon to provide Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Services Dr Sassoon works with all departments citywide providing services that include employee safety, health, and welfare including Cal -OSHA mandated annual citywide employee safety training (respiratory protection, hearing conservation, lockout -tag out, hand tool safety, hazard communication, first responder awareness, blood borne pathogens and emergency action /fire response, confined space, supervisor safety inspections and accident investigations, office safety, employee driver safety for class A and class B drivers and hands -on defensive driving course), City -owned facilities and equipment safety inspections, bi- monthly safety committee meetings, and other safety training as necessary Other third party safety services on an as needed /required basis employee work station and work site ergonomic evaluations, Inspection services for mold, lead based paint, air quality, noise, and other types on an as needed /required basis Dr Sassoon also advises and represents the City's interests in issues involving Cal -OSHA Also, the hourly rate that Dr Sassoon extends to El Segundo is at least 43% less that of her normal fee schedule for the same services Staff is requesting authorization to amend City's current Contract #3416 extending the services for one year The annual Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety consulting services are not to exceed $15,000, and are paid by the Workers' Compensation — Employee Safety fund Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety professional services will be provided for training and meetings based upon a $300 flat fee for the first two hours and $85 for each additional hour - Hourly rate to include all travel, on an as needed /requested basis, not to exceed $15,000. 6. CBIZ Accounting, Tax and Advisory of Orange County, Inc. (CBIZ) for providing temporary professional accounting services: Temporary professional services are periodically required to assist with the budget and other special projects CBIZ provided these services in fiscal year 2004 -2005, and staff is requesting approval to extend these services to assist in various assignments if needed in fiscal year 2005 -2006 Staff is recommending the City Manager execute amendment #2 to professional services agreement with CBIZ for an amount not to exceed $35,000 Temporary professional services will be provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $90 per hour — Hourly rate to include all travel and other expenses, on an as needed /requested basis, not to exceed $35,000 7. Lance, Soil & Lunghard: On August 17, 1999 the City Council awarded a contract for audit services for FY 1999 -2000 through FY 2001 -2002 to Lance, Soll & Lunghard with an option to extend the agreement two additional years for FY 2002 -2003 and FY 2003 -2004 On September 3, 2002 the two -year extension was approved On May 18, 2004 the contract was extended an additional year through FY 2004 -2005 Staff is now recommending a two -year extension, which represents no increase in fees in FY 2005 -2006 and an increase in fees of 3% in FY 2006 — 2007 Staff is also recommending additional audit services of $4,100 (FY 2005- 2006 $2,000 & FY 2006- 2007 $2,100), the cost of which has been substantially discounted to audit various operations including the Lakes Golf Course, Recreation and Parks Cash handling review, and Internal Control review of the Water Department operations The two year extension will provide continuity with the same audit firm that implemented GASB 34 and the benefit of using a firm that staff is familiar with The audit services include the City's Financial Audit, Single Audit, State Controller's Report, and an additional 60 hours of audit services towards a review of the Administrative Services Department internal controls, and other senior -level accounting tasks The audit firm has provided excellent service for the past six years, and staff is recommending 219 extending the contract two more years Fiscal Impact (Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 $32,700, Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 $33,650 = $66,350) 8. Granicus Streaming Video: Granicus provides the software and support services to provide streaming video of Council meetings During the month of August, 2005 we recorded 90 wewmgs of the current meetings and 127 wewmgs of other video clips Granicus is the only company providing a streaming video service customized for local governments During fiscal year 05 -06 staff plans to expand this service to include Planning Commission meetings and other events, such as the Mayor's State of the City speech, at no additional cost This item provides maintenance and support for existing software, as well as limited re- broadcasting service Total cost for the year is not to exceed $16,500 9. Active.com (formerly Class Software Solutions, LTD): Class software is being used by the Recreation department for registration of citizens for all classes and activities It is also used as a cashiering system at Recreation, Business Services, Building Safety, Fire, and the Library During this year Class Software Solutions, LTD was purchased by Active com, requiring a name change This item provides continued software licensing, maintenance, updates, as well as continuing training for City users of the system Total cost is not to exceed $13,500 10. Tyler Technologies, Inc. - Eden Division (formerly EDEN Systems): Eden Systems provides the software El Segundo uses for its primary accounting system, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Purchasing This software has been performing well for the last 6 years The system is due for an upgrade, since the current software will no longer be supported after the end of 2005 The upgrade will also include new modules for Human Resources and Fixed Assets EDEN Systems was purchased by Tyler Technologies, requiring a name change This item provides for a software upgrades, continued maintenance, and training for users of the system Total cost is not to exceed $85,200 �'�U EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING- Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action regarding the annual renewal of the Library and Cable Services Department's blanket purchase orders over $10,000 Those include four vendors Baker & Taylor Information Services, OCLC Inc, Ebsco Subscription Services, and Innovative Interfaces. Inc (Fiscal Impact: $129,600) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Authorize the City Manager to extend professional services for Baker & Taylor Information Services, for supplying books and other library materials and issuance of blanket purchase order, not to exceed $77,600, (2) Authorize the City Manager to extend professional services for OCLC Inc , for online cataloging services and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $15,000, (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend professional services to EBSCO Subscription Services, for supplying periodical materials and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $14,000, (4) Authorize the City Manager to amendlextend contract# 2235 to Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for library computer system maintenance and issuance of blanket purchase order not to exceed $23,000, (5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to these items BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: The following vendors each require blanket purchase orders which exceed $10,000 (1) Baker & Taylor, the Library's leading supplier of books, music, books -on -tape, videos, DVD's and other items, offers substantial savings of up to 45 % under retail cost Appropriations are being requested for the following accounts - Continued on next page - ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None FISCAL IMPACT. Operating Budget: $226,600 Amount Requested: $129,600 Account Number: 6102 - 6124; 6103 - 5505,6103- 5507;6103- 6214,6103 -6215; 6104 - 5501;6104- 6215;703- 200 - 6101 -2561 Project Phase- Annual Renewal Appropriation Required. Yes X No ORIGINATED BY:, Debra Bright Libra & Cable Service/ Director DATE. 9�l ila 5 REVIE/T I DATE' City Manager 221 9 Background & Discussion Continued Adult Materials $54,500 Youth Materials $20,000 School Library Materials $ 2,500 Videos & DVD 600 Total $77,600 (2) OCLC, Inc provides online cataloging services at an annual amount of $15,000 (3) EBSCO Subscriptions Services delivers periodical and journal subscriptions for $14,000 (4) Innovative Interfaces, Inc provides maintenance of the Library's online network system This includes all hardware and software items for support of our web -based catalog, circulation, and administrative modules of the Millennium system for a total amount of $23,000 222 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements, individual contractor Instructor agreements and Issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY05 -06 in excess of $10,000 for the Recreation and Parks Department (Fiscal Impact $387,550) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION• Authorize the City Manager to execute standard individual Contract Instructor Agreements and Issuance of blanket purchase orders to instructors Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) for providing Insurance coverage to contract instructors and program participants, for an amount not to exceed $15,000 Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 5 -year contract, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney, with Studio Printing for publication of the quarterly "Inside El Segundo /Recreation and Parks Brochure ", and issuance of purchase order, not to exceed $39,000 for FY 2005 -2006 (subsequent years are subject to negotiation with regards to material /paper costs only) - Continued on next page - BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION - 1 Individual Contract Instructor Agreements Effective FY 2003 -2004 contract instructor agreements were standardized with a 70 %/30% ratio determined by the actual enrollment fees received Seventy percent is allocated for the instructor payment with the 30% balance going to the City - Continued on next page - ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS* None FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget- Amount Requested: Account Number Appropriation Required ORIGINATED BY $433,950 $387,550 001 -400 -5201 - 6205 - $39,000 001 -000 - 5205.6206- $7,550 001 -400- 5301 - 6214 - $108,000 Project Phase. _Yes X No M'��,' Stacia Mancini, Director of Recreation and Parks 001. 400 -5203 - 6206 - $24,000 603 -400. 5209 - 6214 - $209,000 [T DATE. REVIEWED DATE. Jeff S rt, y Manager j 12 2 3 10 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION (continued)- 4 Authorize the Issuance of a blanket purchase order to Lane Donovan Partners, LLC (Contract #3399) for management services of The Lakes at El Segundo municipal golf course, for an amount not to exceed $108,000 5 Authorize the City Manager to enter Into a contract for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney with South Bay Youth Project for on -site counseling services at El Segundo High School, and issuance of purchase order, not to exceed $27,498 6 Alternatively discuss and take other action related to these items BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION (continued) The Individuals and companies listed have and will continue to provide year -round program instruction to various sections within the Recreation Division, allowing the City to offer more of a variety of class opportunities to the members of the community Recreation Division Contractors Over $10,000 (Individual Instructors payments will reflect 70% of actual amounts paid by enrolled class participants ) Michael Beahm Wanda Borgerding Victoria Elia Robin Ford Tracy Gibson Diane Graner - Gallas HealthSouth /LA Ice Ventures Amy Lane Aleta Pottenger Kristie Rutledge Jamie Sanchez Kimberly Shultz Theater Arts Youth Musical Fun for Tots Adult Yoga Misc Youth Classes Skateboarding lessons Masters Swim Team Youth /Adult Ice Hockey & Skating Youth /Adult Tennis Youth Dance, Scrapbooking, Babysitting Theater Arts Youth /Adult Tennis Youth Swim Team 2. Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) for insurance coverage for contract instructors and program participants: The City retains 30% of the program registration fees from all contract classes, from which a portion is used to procure insurance coverage for all contract Instructors and program participants Since the premiums are based upon class registration, staff is requesting a blanket purchase order not to exceed $15,000 3. Studio Printing for publication of quarterly "Inside El Segundo /Recreation and Parks Brochure ": The City has used the services of Studio Printing for the past four years for printing of the quarterly brochure The City went out to bid In the spring anticipating the completion of the contract Studio Printing was the only vendor to respond to the new RFP for a 5 -year contract Their knowledge of the brochure is of great value to staff The printing costs for printing of quarterly brochures in FY 2004 -2005 were $39,000. It is anticipated that the cost for the services will be the same in fiscal year 2005 -2006 However, the RFP for subsequent years does allow for renegotiation of materials /paper costs, which may change without notice 224 4. Lane Donovan Partners for management of the Golf Course: This Company has been providing the management services for the Golf Course since December 2004 under a month to month agreement (Contract #3399) The golf sub- committee and staff will be coming to City Council in the spring of 2006 to request that an RFP be put out for the longterm management of The Lakes Golf Course Until that time staff would like to continue with Lane Donovan as the management company at The Lakes Since it remains to be seen when the new long -term management company will take over, staff is requesting authorization for issuance of a blanket purchase order not to exceed $108,000 5. South Bay Youth Project for On -Site Counseling Services: The City has contracted with South Bay Youth Project (SBYP) to provide on -site counseling services for the youth of El Segundo for several years The counselor, Patrick Parish, is located on -site at EI Segundo High School The annual contract with SBYP is $27,498 Due to budget cuts in FY 2004 -2005, an agreement was reached between the City, the Friends of the South Bay Youth Project and El Segundo Unified School District to provide funding for this vital program In FY 2005 -2006, the City has budgeted $7,550 for these services, with the balance of $19,950 contingent upon receipt of funding through a Memorandum of Understanding with El Segundo Unified School District for $7,550 and the sale of a bond in the amount of $12,400 225 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT DESCRIPTION- MEETING DATE- September 20, 2005 AGENDA HEADING- Consent Agenda Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 05 -06 in excess of $10,000 for the Fire Department Fiscal Impact $45,500 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1) Authorize the El Segundo Fire Department to piggyback on Orange County Fire Authority's 2005 Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc Bid #MP1137 and authorize Issuance of a blanket purchase order to Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc for FY 2005 -2006 for medical supplies, 2) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order for FY 2005 -2006 to UCLA Center for Prehospital Care for continuing education, defibrillation training and AED program oversight, 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION• Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc The El Segundo Fire Department has been purchasing and storing paramedic medical supplies since 1998 as mandated by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services Since 1998, the Fire Department utilized an opportunity to piggy back their ordering of supplies from Bound Tree Medical with the City of Santa Clara to take advantage of 2004 pricing and terms until May 2005 The Department stopped using Bound Tree Medical in May of 2005 due to customer service issues, supply back order issues, and billing problems. The Department began a trial period in May of 2005 utilizing Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc to provide medical supplies The service provided by Tri -Anim to date has been exceptional Continued next page ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS- None FISCAL IMPACT: Operating Budget. Amount Requested. Account Number- Project Phase. Appropriation Required: Yes $20,000 (Tn -Anim) and $25,500 (UCLA) 001 - 400 - 3203 -5204 Tri -Anim 001 - 400 - 3202 -6223 and 001 -400- 3202 -6214 UCLA NIA _Yes X No ORIGINATED- DATE: 09/06/05 2 n 2G 1 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION, continued. The El Segundo Fire Department recommends that the City Council waive the formal bidding process per El Segundo Municipal Code Sec 1 -7 -10, and authorize the Fire Department to purchase medical supplies from Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc The El Segundo Fire Department recommends that the City Council authorize the Fire Department to piggy back on the bid used by the Orange County Fire Authority providing discounts and savings of up to 10 -15% from Tri - Anim's normal pricing The Orange County Fire Authority authorized the use of Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc subsequent to a formal competitive bid process Additionally, the El Segundo Fire Department recommends the authorization of a blanket purchase order to Tri -Anim Health Services, Inc for FY 2005/2006 to allow the purchase of future medical supplies taking advantage of improved customer service and product availability UCLA The UCLA Center for Pre - Hospital Care provides education services to the El Segundo Fire Department, through continuing educational services by Evelyn Riley, M Ed , R N., M I C N , who has worked with the department for over eight years Ms Riley conducts continuing education with staff in pre - hospital and emergency medicine to maintain certification and licensure as EMT - Basic or EMT - Paramedic (collectively referred to as "CE" Programs "), primary education to obtain licensure as an EMT - Defibrillation ( "EMT -D ") Provider, and provide quality improvement services to maintain or enhance the quality of patient care (referred to as "QI Services ") In addition, the Fire Department has automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in service which require that personnel who operate this equipment must be trained and certified as Emergency Medical Technician - Defibrillation (EMT -D) In addition, the city -wide AED program requires employee training and oversight, and these fees have been absorbed into the existing Fire Department fees The El Segundo Fire Department recommends the authorization of a blanket purchase order to the UCLA Center for Pre - hospital Care for FY 2005/2006 to enable the Fire Department to continue to receive the services provided by UCLA 22 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION' Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 05 -06 in excess of $10,000 for the Police Department RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1 Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for professional services for copier /printer services with Oce Copy Machine, not to exceed $14,004 2 Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for Computer Aided Dispatching /Records Management System, Mobile Data Computer maintenance and operations with the West Covina Services Group, not to exceed $70,000 3 Authorize the City Manager to extend the existing standard Professional Services Agreement with Reach Out Against Drugs (R O A D ) to help fund the R O A D program, not to exceed $10,000 4 Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract with Motorola for two way radio repair and maintenance of the Communication Center's radio assets and infrastructure, not to exceed $75,000 5 Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contraef for maintenance for the systems used by the Communications Center to record all telephone and public safety radio transmission with Dictaphone, not to exceed $11,000. 6 Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for animal sheltering services with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, not to exceed $27,000 7 Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year contract for auto processing of parking citations /collections with Enforcement Technology Inc , not to exceed $55,000 8 Alternatively discuss and take other action related to these items BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: See continuation page ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None FISCAL IMPACT. Operating Budget: $262,004 Amount Requested* $262,004 Account Number: 001 -400- 3101- 6203 - $14,004 001 -400- 3101 -6278- $24,500 001 - 400 - 3105 -6401- $10,000 001 -400- 3107 - 6206 - $86,000 001 -400- 3107 - 6278 - $45,500 001 -400- 3108 -6206- $27,000 001 - 400 -3101- 6206 - $55,000 Project Phase: NA Appropriation Required: _Yes X No ORIGINATED BY: Jack Wavt, QVef of Jeff DATE- DATE: Iliq 02 :8 12 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: West Covina Service Group 3101 - 6278($24,500) 3107 -6278 ($45,500) On February 3, 1998, the City Council approved the design, construction and operation of the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center As part of the overall project, funding was approved and earmarked for Computer Aided Dispatching /Records Management (CAD /RMS) and a Mobile Data Computer (MDC) system, as well as providing software upgrades and on -going maintenance of the systems by the West Covina Service Group The Police Department budget includes $70,000 annually in order to operate and maintain Its CAD /RMS and MDC system This amount includes a 24 hours - per -day, seven- days -per- week internal and external interface with state and federal databases for access to criminal records, motor vehicle and drivers' license information The internal interface allows dispatch and records personnel access to this information, the external interface allows field officers wireless access via their mobile data computer. Additionally, the West Covina Service Group provides the hardware and software necessary to operate the systems, as well as maintenance and networking monitoring. Dictaphone 3107 -6206 ($11,000) Dictaphone Corporation provides a maintenance contract for the systems used by the Police Department to record all telephone calls and public safety radio transmissions to and from the communications center This contract includes two components The first is an Assured Performance Plan and the second is a Software Maintenance Agreement The Assured Performance Plan provides the Police Department technical support and repair of the recording systems Additionally, it provides onsite and remote service support and repair coverage for all hardware and software, as well as problem avoidance software for remote background monitoring and self - diagnostics of the system's hardware platforms against potential faults and failures The Software Maintenance Agreement ensures that the recording system is always providing the highest level of performance and functionality by keeping software current and regularly enhanced to the latest software version through automatic upgrades Motorola 3107 -6206 ($75,000) The Police and Fire Departments utilize Motorola equipment for mobile two -way radio communications Additionally, all related radio system equipment and infrastructure for the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center is manufactured by Motorola None of the previously described equipment is any longer under warranty. 229 The City does not employ a radio service technician, therefore, it must contract for such services The City has utilized the services of Motorola to provide for maintenance of its radio assets and infrastructure This contract contains the following components On -site Infrastructure Response, Technical Support Service, Infrastructure Repair, Radio Repairs, and, Local Radio Support Included within these components are the availability of on -site technical service support 24 hours - per -day, seven - days - per -week Motorola technical services provide support for issues that require a high level of communications systems expertise and troubleshooting by technologists who specialize in diagnosis and resolution of system performance issues Additionally, the contract provides for on -site asset and infrastructure repair of all applicable equipment Oce Copy Machine 3101 - 6203($14,004) In June 2004, Council approved a 60 -month piggyback lease on a County of Los Angeles Contract for an Oce Printing Systems copier /printer for the Police Department's Records Division The yearly lease amount was $14,000 The lease amount includes maintenance services on the machine for the repairs and /or replacement of parts, subassemblies, and embedded software to keep the machine in good working order Additionally, the contract provides for up to 360,000 impressions annually, all supplies, including staples and toner cartridges, network printer connectivity, and, training and systems integration Reach Out Against Drugs (R O A D ) 3105 -6401 ($10,000) This asset forfeiture account helps fund the R O A.D community program The group is comprised of parents, teachers and concerned residents whose primary goals and objectives are to promote drug awareness and education utilizing the city school structure and as conduit for the programs and activities they sponsor The intended usage of these funds will be to pay tuition for attendance at peer counseling conferences, books, supplies, "Challenge Day" program activities and support group counseling within the Parenting Program Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles ( SPCALA) 3108 -6206 ($27,000) The SPCALA provides animal sheltering services for the Department's Animal Control program The SPCALA is utilized to shelter dogs, cats, wild animals, etc that are captured, found or given to the Animal Control program The City has contracted with the SPCALA for sheltering services since the Police Department took over all animal control functions 2'7() Enforcement Technology Inc 3101 - 6206($55,000) Enforcement Technology Inc provides a maintenance contract for the Police Department Traffic Division's Auto Processing system This system is utilized by parking personnel to issue parking citations Enforcement Technology Inc also provides a collection service for delinquent parking citations 231 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action regarding extending the existing professional services contract with Gary V Bufkin Consulting (GVBCC) for development of a web -based permit system for the Planning and Building Safety Department (No Fiscal Impact) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION 1, Authorize the City Manager to extend contract No 2999, for professional services, as approved to form by the City Attorney for Gary V Bufkin Consulting, 2 Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION Gary V Bufkin Consulting (GVBCC) is developing a web -based system for the issuance of construction related permits over the internet The system is in the final stages of completion with the implementation of a payment module as the final element needed Currently, status of plan reviews completed by all related city departments and inspections can be obtained over the Internet Staff recommends extending the contract for GVBCC for an additional year so that the final phase of implementation can be completed No additional funds are needed to complete the project ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Amendment No 3 to GVBCC, FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget $ 53,500 Amount Requested $ 23,750 Account Number 001 - 400 - 2505 -8108 Project Phase N/A Appropriation Required- —Yes X No ORIGINATED BY DATE Seimone Jurps, erector of Planning and Building Safety Department Jeff 232 W THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 2999 BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND GARY V. BUFKIN CONSULTING THIS SECOND AMENDMENT ( "Amendment ") is made and entered into this 1"day of October 2004, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation existing under the laws of California ( "City "), and GARY V BUFKIN (CONTRACTOR) 1 This Amendment extends the term of Agreement No 2999 from October 1, 2005 until September 30, 2006 2 This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument executed on the same date 3 Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Agreement No 2999 will remain the same CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, A general law city, Jeff Stewart, City Manager ATTEST Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM Mark D Hensley, City Attorney La Karl H Berger, Assistant City Attorney GARY V BUFKIN CONSULTING Gary V Bufkm President 2 ?'� EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA MEETING DATE. September 20, 2005 AGENDA HEADING Consent Aoenda Consideration and possible action regarding approval of annual professional services agreements and issuance of blanket purchase orders for FY 2005 -06 in excess of $10,000 for the Public Works Department (Fiscal Impact $131,100) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION. 1 Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement for technical support and custom programming for the City's utility billing system with American Business Software and issuance of a blanket purchase order not to exceed $13,600 2 Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Professional Services Agreement for printing and mailing services for City utility bills with Dataprose and issuance of a blanket purchase order not to exceed $17,500 3 Authorize the Public Works Department to piggyback on the State of California, Western States Contracting Alliance Master Agreement #641, and issuance of a blanket purchase order to W W Grainger, Inc for purchase of industrial supplies, materials and equipment needed for routine, unscheduled maintenance and reparof City facilities such as plumbing supplies, electrical materials and paint not to exceed $25,000 4 Authorize the Public Works Department to piggyback on the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power Contract No 00381B -01 -3, and issuance of a blanket purchase order to Napa Auto Parts for purchase of automotive, after - market parts for vehicle and equipment maintenance not to exceed $25,000 5 Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order for lead free bronze single let water meters with Metron Farmer in an amount not to exceed $50,000 6 Alternatively discuss and take other action related to these items BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. (Please see attached page marked 'Background and Discussion ") ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS- None FISCAL IMPACT. Operating Budget, $131,100 Amount Requested: $131,100 Account Number: 501 - 400 -7102 -6206 - $13,600 501 -400- 7102 -6253 - $10,000 001 -400- 2601 -6215 - $15,000 501 - 400 - 7103 -8207 - $50,000 Project Phase: NA Appropriation Required: No 501 -400- 7102 -6206 - $7,500 001 -400- 2601 -5204 - $10,000 001 - 102- 0000 -0803 - $25,000 DATE. �-/3 -01' 1,4 `'34 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: 1 American Business Software American Business Software (ABS) is the sole proprietor for the City's utility billing system The system is a customer database and billing program for water and wastewater services ABS is the firm most knowledgeable of the database structure and their previous service was efficient and responsive Annual support service is provided on an hourly basis at a rate of $125/hour These services include remote service support and custom programming Fees for support services provided in FY 2004 -05 totaled $26,500 and included one -time programming changes to add the 13 -month billing history, tiered rate structure, separation of sewer fees and alterations required for lock box payment processing It is anticipated FY 2005 -06 costs for these services will not exceed $13,600 and will include services to maintain the database and perform programming modifications as needed to calculate water bills and to continue to accurately display billing histories 2. Dataprose The Public Works Department FY 2005 -06 budget includes $17,500 to process City utility bills for water and wastewater The amount is based upon services such as developing, revising, printing and processing utility bills, postage, and processing of customer notices and consumer confidence reports In 2003, Dataprose developed programming for the utility bill format Dataprose provides support for this program and revises the format as required To process bills, staff forwards information from the customer database, via a web -base program, to Dataprose Dataprose downloads this information directly to the bills Staff then reviews the bills for accuracy, via the web, before Dataprose, prints, folds, stuffs, sorts and mails the utility bills to residents It is anticipated FY 2005 -06 costs for these services will not exceed $17,500 3. W W. Grainger, Inc. Each year, the Government Buildings Division budgets approximately $167,000 00 for repair and maintenance of City facilities This includes but is not limited to scheduled non capital improvements, emergency repairs such as broken windows and plumbing repairs, and materials and supplies for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and painting maintenance projects In FY 2004 -05, City Council authorized the Government Buildings Division to "piggyback" on the State of California, Western States Contracting Alliance Master Agreement #641 for the ordering of supplies from W W Grainger The Agreement consists of percentage discounts and competitive pricing on general catalog and On -line products Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) § 1 -7 -10, relating to purchases and supplies, the City Council may at any time, by a majority vote and without amending the ESMC, waive purchasing procedures or alter proceedings to fit a specific purchase, when the waiver is not in violation of State law Staff recommends continuing the purchase of industrial supplies, materials and equipment through the State of California, Western States Contracting Alliance Master Agreement #641 for FY 2005 -06 in an amount not to exceed $25,000 4. Napa Auto Parts Each year, the Equipment Maintenance Division purchases approximately $100,000 in automotive parts for vehicle and equipment maintenance In FY 2002 -03, City Council authorized the issuance of a three (3) year purchase order to Napa Auto Parts for automotive parts The purchase order was based on the City of Manhattan Beach's Request for Proposal No 556 -00 As part of Manhattan Beach's proposal, the City extended the same price, terms and conditions to other governmental agencies Napa Auto Parts supplies after - market automotive parts After - market parts are generally less expensive and often more readily available than original equipment manufacture parts from dealers Typically, after - market parts consist of filters, belts, hoses, spark plugs, brakes, a variety of miscellaneous operating supplies, and parts for fuel systems, exhaust systems, air conditioning systems, electrical systems and smog control systems The City as the opportunity to piggyback on the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power 2 `� � tY PP tY P 99Y Y 9 P Contract No 00381B -01 -3 with Napa Auto Parts for FY 2005 -06 This contract was the result of a competitive bid Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) § 1 -7 -10, relating to purchases and supplies, the City Council may at any time, by a majority vote and without amending the ESMC, waive purchasing procedures or alter proceedings to fit a specific purchase, when the waiver is not in violation of State law Staff recommends purchasing automotive, after - market parts through the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power Contract with Napa Auto Parts in an amount not to exceed $25,000 5. Metron Farmer The City's water distribution system includes approximately 250 large commercial compound water meters three to eight inched in diameter As large meters age they tend to register lower water use resulting in unbilled water consumption It is common in the water industry to replace older large meters as they are typically the greatest source of unbilled water or lost water When meter are replaced, the Water Division installs single het water meters rather than compound water meters The single jet meters provide increased metering accuracy, excellent low flow registration, and require less maintenance because there is only one moving part The cost to replace each meter ranges from $1,500 to $4,500, dependent upon size The City standard issue meter is a lead free, bronze single het water meter manufactured by Metron Farmer Metron Farmer's meters meet the American Water Works Association (AW WA) C712 -02 standard Furthermore, Metron Farmer's has a full range of meter sizes available and a successful, four -year track record with the City It is recommended to utilize solely Metron Famier meters in the system at this time as these meters have proven cost effective, and easy to maintain and read Furthermore, settling on a single brand simplifies inventory and maintenance operations Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) § 1 -7 -10, relating to purchases and supplies, the City Council may at any time, by a majority vote and without amending the ESMC, waive purchasing procedures or alter proceedings to fit a specific purchase, when the waiver is not in violation of State law Staff recommends continuing the purchase of single het water meters from Metron Farmer in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually Staff will continue to monitor the meter market to determine that Metron Farmer meters continue to be the most cost effective meters and the best for City use 4,J0 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING' Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action regarding a Special Event Use Permit from the El Segundo Unified School District Board to conduct a High School Modernization Celebration on Richmond Street, between Mariposa Avenue and Palm Avenue and at Library Park in the Arbor Area Fiscal Impact: $100 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION' 1) Approve Special Event Use Permit to provide use of city equipment and services and to waive all fees associated with use of said services and equipment for the EI Segundo School Districts High School's Modernization Celebration on Richmond Street, between Manposa Avenue and Palm Avenue and at Library Park in the Arbor Area, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION The El Segundo Unified School District Board has filed a Special Event Permit Application and letter requesting the use of Richmond Street between Mariposa Avenue and Palm Avenue, Saturday, October 15th from 10 a m. through Sunday, October 16th, ending at 10 a m This time frame includes time for event set up, the event/celebration and break down The request for city services includes barricades, no parking signage posted, police towing if necessary, noise /sound permit, tent fees and the Fire inspector's services as needed The El Segundo Unified School District Board will provide liability insurance, a one day alcohol permit and insurance, noise and sound permit application, notification to surrounding neighbors, installing /set up of barricades, fencing and installation of fencing for the arbor area at Library Park All El Segundo Unified School District insurances, statement of generated funds not to be used for political purposes and site map are to be filed and approved by September 20, 2005 Sound permit and notices to residents will also be completed by El Segundo Unified School District Board The event is to be catered by Second City Bistro with sound and lighting to be provided by Bell Events and Tony Barthel The Fire Inspector will work directly with Second City Bistro regarding tent and catering requirement per the Fire Department ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Letter of Request from the El Segundo Unified School District Board of Directors �nnw uwnwnr ew nn Operating Budget 001 - 400 -6201 -5204 Amount Requested Account Number Project Phase Appropriation required. _Yes x No ORIGINATED �( DATE. Stacia Mancini, Director of Recreation and Parks REVIEWED BY,///_ DATE Jeff Wx4kf, Citv Man 2,17 6A ° °° El Segundo Unified School District 641 SHELDON STREET • EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245 ai � t (310) 615 -2650 • FAX (310) 640 -8272 F °SC„oai °3r SUPERINTENDENT BRUCE AULD August 17, 2005 Ms Stacia Mancini, Director City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Department 339 Sheldon Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Dear Ms Mancini: BOARD OF EDUCATION MICHAEL D BRINEV JO -ANN E EDLEFSEN CHRIS J POWELL CHRISTINE M SHERRILL KATHLEEN A WILEV The El Segundo Unified School District respectfully requests the support of the City of El Segundo as the District celebrates the completion of its modernization program on Saturday, October 15 The district will conduct a community -wide open house from 1 -4 pm of the recently completed Phase III project at El Segundo High School, followed by an evening celebration dinner to be held in a large tent set up between Richmond Street School and El Segundo High School. These events will allow the community to get a first hand look at what has been accomplished as well as afford the district an opportunity to recognize those who were instrumental in the success of our modernization program A milestone this significant deserves appropriate celebration. As part of the celebration gala, dinner will be served Guests will be offered the choice of wine or beer and the appropriate ABC permit will be procured for this evening event No proceeds from this event will be used for political purposes. Per City requirements, the El Segundo Unified School District will furnish the City with the appropriate insurance certificate naming the City of El Segundo as additional insured El Segundo Unified School District respectfully requests the following City assistance and a waiver of all permit and use fees • Street closure of the 600 block of Richmond Street to thru traffic beginning at 7 a m. on Saturday, October 15 and ending at 11 a in on Sunday, October 16. • "No Parking" signage posted on the street at the appropriate advance time for notification • The use of the patio area of Library Park adjacent Palm and Richmond Streets Thank you for your assistance We look forward to celebrating the support of our community members that only reinforces the values that make El Segundo such a unique community Chris J Powell Board of lea cor,J,� a2 o�efinar�iiz t� enatiroiiinenf, /�iafjtr��tar�a e�cr,¢IPCC, �incsr�ce/rae, •� , coi /�a��carzadP aaCtxPit� fo inPeLf�e d�n� ie�e1 o�m���ia��nccP s cis f Pith feie44uy EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 20, 2005 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Councllmember Boulgandes /_CH4:U7e1 Consideration and possible action regarding a City Council Committee to discuss and make recommendations on the City's emergency services plans, including emergency preparation, notification and response RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION, 1) Discuss and decide upon appropriate composition of an ad hoc Council Committee regarding the implementation of City's emergency services plan, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION During the September 6, 2005 City Council meeting, members of the Council expressed an interest to place an item on a future agenda to discuss the most appropriate implementation of the City's emergency preparedness plans Specifically, I expressed concerns that focused on public notification and properly handling those in the community who are notable and /or willing to evacuate their homes, if necessary Accordingly, I requested that this item be placed on future Council agenda for the purpose of forming a City Council Committee to discuss such issues as emergency preparation, communication, notification and response Many of the issues are noted and discussed in the City's SEMS Multihazard Functional Plan But, it is appropriate to revisit the manner and method our staff utilizes when implementing the plan (Please see attached page marked "Background and Discussion ") ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Copy of Section 2 -2 -4 of the El Segundo Municipal Code FISCAL IMPACT: N/A Operating Budget, Amount Requested Account Number. Project Phase* Appropriation Required. _Yes _ No 23y 16 Background and Discussion (con't): Subsequent to the September 4th City Council meeting, I found that Section 2 -2 -4 of the City's Municipal Code establishes a City Disaster Council The Council is composed of the Mayor, City Manager and other appointments with the advice and consent of the City Council It would be appropriate to examine the most effective utilization of the Disaster Council regardless of whether or not the Council moves forward with the creation of a committee to examine the issues stated above 240 2 -2 -4 DISASTER COUNCIL Page 1 of 1 2- 2452 -24: DISASTER COUNCIL: A The City Disaster Council is hereby created B Composition The City Disaster Council created under the provisions of the preceding subsection shall consist of the following 1 The Mayor, who shall be chairman, 2 The City Manager, who shall be Director of Emergency Services and vice chairman, 3 The assistant director, appointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council who, under the supervision of the Director, shall develop emergency plans and organize the emergency services program of the City, and shall have such other duties as may be assigned by the Director, 4 Such deputy directors and chiefs of emergency services as are provided for in the current emergency plan of the City, adopted pursuant to this Chapter, 5 Such representatives of civic, business, labor, veterans, professional or other organizations having an official emergency responsibility, as may be appointed by the Director with the advice and consent of the City Council C Meetings The Disaster Council shall meet upon the call of the chairman, or in his absence from the City or inability to call the meeting, upon the call of the vice chairman D Powers And Duties It shall be the duty of the City Disaster Council and it is hereby empowered to review and recommend for adoption by the City Council, emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and such ordinances and resolutions and rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the plans and agreements (Ord 917, 1 -4 -1977) http //66 113 195 234 /CA/E1 %20Segundo /04002000000004000 htm 9/14/2005