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2006 AUG 15 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 Pubhc Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Managers Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p 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, it 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, AUGUST 15, 2006 - 7 :00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. SESSION (Adjourn to 7:00 P.M. Session) 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION — Pastor Cash Brandon of Oceanside Christian Fellowship PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgandes Next Resolution # 4479 Next Ordinance # 1398 'I i PRESENTATIONS — a Commendations to the members of the two El Segundo Little League All Star 2006 Baseball teams for winning the California District 36 Championship ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 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 to open Public Hearing and adopt Resolution finding the City to be in conformance with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local Development Report, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089. Recommendation — (1) Open Public Hearing, (2) Discussion, (3) Adopt Resolution, (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Consideration and possible action to approve a professional services agreement with VA Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $222,004 to provide professional engineering services for the Nash Street/Douglas Street One -Way to Two -Way Street Conversion Project. _(Fiscal Impact: $222,004) Recommendation — (1) Authorize agreement with VA Consulting, In c the City Attorney, (2) Alternatively, the City Manager to execute a professional services in the amount of $222,004 in a form as approved by discuss and take other action related to this item 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 ff a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business 3. Warrant Numbers 2554614 to 2554851 on Register No. 21 in the total amount of $1,030,285.99 and Wire Transfers from 7121/2006 through 8/312006 in the total amount of $509,700.56. 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 4. City Council Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2006 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2006. Recommendation — Approval 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a proposed Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Jenkins & Hogin, LLP for City Attorney services. (Fiscal Impact: Approximately $22,000) Recommendation — (1) Approve Amendment No 1 to the contract with Jenkins & Hogin, LLP increasing the hourly rates and retainer amount for City Attorney services, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the adoption of Ordinance No. 1397 to amend El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -18 regulating the time, place and manner that signs are erected and constructed within the City's jurisdiction. (Fiscal Impact: None) Recommendation — (1) Second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No 1397 for Environmental Assessment No EA -715 and Zone Text Amendment No ZTA 06 -6, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 0 3 7. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of plans and specifications for the widening and improvement of Sycamore Avenue between Sheldon Street and Penn Street within existing rights -of -way — Project No. PW 03 -15. (Estimated Cost: $96,500) Recommendation — (1) Approve plans and specifications, (2) Authorize staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 8. Consideration and possible action to accept the project for the refurbishment of the Driving Range at the Lakes Golf Course at El Segundo (400 South Sepulveda Boulevard) — Project No. PW 06 -03. (Final Contract Amount: $381,423.94) Recommendation — (1) Approve Change Order No 1 in the amount of $12,663 94, (2) Accept the work as complete, (3) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office, (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 9. Consideration and possible action regarding the authorization by the Police Department to purchase five additional inter - operable portable radios and accessories; funding source to be the balance of the UASI 2004 grant. (Fiscal Impact: $20,600 in UASI Grant Funds) Recommendation — (1) Pursuant to the El Segundo Municipal Code Sec. 1 -7 -10, waive the bidding process based upon sole source vendor for the purchase of five portable radios and accessories from UASI FY 2004 grant funds, (2) Authorize the spending of up to $20,600, (3) 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 J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER 0 4t t K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fisher - Council Member Jacobson — Council Member Boulgarides — 10. Consideration and possible action to establish a 90-day ad hoc Aquatic Operations and Pool Usage Committee to identify issues and recommend potential solutions pertaining to aquatic operations, programming and facility maintenance at City aquatic facilities. (Fiscal Impact: None) Recommendation — (1) Establish a 90 -day ad hoc Aquatic Operations and Pool Usage Committee to identify and discuss aquatic operations, programming and maintenance issues at City aquatic facilities and to determine potential solutions, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. Mayor Pro Tom Busch - 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 rnto a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, at sue) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, andlor conferring with the City Attorney on potential andlor existing litigation, andlor discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), andlor conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) � J ADJOURNMENT POSTED i DATE TIME hlN' NAME w y 0 0 G ��� ; � C ry� ) l` �t ' c� � ��a � ���� _� J d��� '', EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE August 15, 2006 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING Special Orders of Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action to open a Public Hearing and adopt Resolution finding the City to be in conformance with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local Development Report, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION, 1 Open Public Hearing, 2 Discussion, 3 Adopt Resolution, and/or 4 Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION The Congestion Management Program (CMP) became effective with voter approval of Proposition 111 in June 1990 The CMP is a tool to facilitate coordination between transportation and land use decisions It requires agencies to weigh the impacts of traffic generated by developments and requires the mitigation of additional congestion In accordance with State law, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has adopted the CMP for Los Angeles County Cities within the County are required to comply with the adopted CMP or risk the loss of Gas Tax revenues received pursuant to (Continued on the next page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 1 Resolution for adoption 2 2006 Local Development Report FISCAL IMPACT None Capital Improvement Program- NIA Amount Requested, NIA Account Number N/A Project Phase N/A Appropriation Required NIA ORIGINATED BY DATE-. , 0 3 1 STAFF REPORT PAGE 2 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION, (cont) Proposition III The MTA requires that by September 1st of each year, local agencies submit a self - certification Resolution and a Local Development Report pursuant to a noticed public hearing as required by State law The self - certification Resolution consists of the following A finding that the City Is in conformance with the CMP 2 Certification that the City will continue to implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance (City Zoning Code, Chapter 15 -16) 3 Certification that the City will continue to implement a Land Use Analysis Program (City Council Resolution No 3805) 4. 2005 Local Development Report In previous years, the CMP required the City to calculate the total debits and credits accruing from building and demolition permits and transportation improvement strategies and to maintain a positive credit balance The City's credit balance as of May 31, 2003 was 6,642 On February 18, 2004, MTA suspended the requirement that cities maintain a positive credit balance and suspended the requirement to calculate credits and debits resulting from construction activity and transportation Improvements strategies, while It prepares a nexus study to explore the feasibility of Implementing a congestion mitigation fee to meet CMP Deficiency Plan requirements The City's current credit balance of 6,642 remains frozen until MTA completes the nexus study If the City were to account for all development and transportation improvements to date, Including the Plaza El Segundo Development, El Segundo's credit balance would be 3,842 This year the City is only required to report the number of dwelling units permitted and the floor area of new non - residential buildings and demolitions The attached Local Development Report summarized the development activity for the June 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006 reporting year. Staff from the Departments of Public Works and Planning and Building Safety have worked together to develop the Local Development Report P \Planning & Budding Safety \CMP \CMP 05 -06 \2006 -07 -05 CMP CCReport doc 0 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 65089. The City Council of the city of El Segundo does resolve as follows- SECTION 1 The City Council finds that: A. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority ( "MTA "), acting as the Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County, adopted the 1999 Congestion Management program in December 1999, B. As adopted, the CMP requires that MTA annually determine that Los Angeles County and cities within the County conform with all CMP requirements; C Among other things, the CMP requires municipalities within Los Angeles County to submit Local Development Reports to the MTA by September 1 each year; D The City Council held a noticed public hearing on August 15, 2006; E Based upon the August 15, 2006 public hearing, the City Council determined that By June 15 of odd - numbered years the City conducts annual traffic counts and calculated levels of service for selected arterial intersections consistent with the requirements identified in the CMP Highway and Roadway System Chapter; 2. The City adopted and continues to implement a transportation demand management ordinance consistent with the minimum requirements identified in the CMP Transportation Demand Management Chapter; The City adopted and continues to implement a land use analysis program consistent with the minimum requirements identified in the CMP Land Use Analysis Program Chapter; and 4 The City has adopted a Local Development Report, attached hereto and made a part hereof, consistent with the requirements identified in the Draft 2005 CMP. This report balances traffic congestion impacts due to growth within the City with transportation improvements, and demonstrates that the City is meeting its responsibilities under the Countywide Deficiency 01 () Plan consistent with the MTA Board adopted 2003 Short Range Transportation Plan SECTION 2: In accordance with its findings, the City Council determines that the City of El Segundo is in compliance with all requirements of the 1999 CMP, as amended. SECTION 3: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution. SECTION 4: This Resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 2006. Kelly McDowell, Mayor City of El Segundo APPROVED AS TO FORM• Mar ens E. Attorney Karl H Berge , Assistant City A ey ATTEST- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of August 2006, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk ITY OF EL SEGUNDO Date Prepared. August 8, 2006 105 CMP Local Development Report ?porting Period: JUNE 1, 2005 - MAY 31, 2006 Contact. Kimberly Christensen, Planning Manager Phone Number: (310) 524 -2340 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY * IMPORTANT: All "#value'" cells on this page are automatically calculated. Please do not enter data in these cells. DEVELOPMENT TOTALS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Dwelling Units Single Family Residential 1.00 Multi - Family Residential 11.00 Group Quarters 000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Commercial (less than 300,000 sq ft ) Commercial (300,000 sq ft or more) Freestanding Eating & Drinking NON - RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Lodging Industrial Office (less than 50,000 sq ft ) Office (50,000 - 299,999 sq ft) Office (300,000 sq ft or more) Medical Government Institutional /Educational University (# of students) OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY ENTER IF APPLICABLE ENTER IF APPLICABLE EXEMPTED DEVELOPMENT TOTALS Exempted Dwelling Units Exempted Non - residential sq ft (in 1,OC 1 Note Please change dates on this form for later years 1,000 Net Sq Ft.2 23.96 223.38 0 00 1.000 Net So Ft .2 0.00 33.72 1 67 000 000 000 000 000 0 00 Daily Trips 0.00 0.00 2 Net square feet is the difference between new development and adjustments entered on pages 2 and 3 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Date Prepared: August 8, 2006 2006 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2005 - MAY 31, 2006 Enter data for all cells labeled "Enter." If there are no data for that category, enter "0 " 'ADEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category Dwelling Units Single Family Residential 11 00 Multi-Family Residential 15 00 Group Quarters 0.00 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet Commercial less than 300,000 sq ft 23.96 Commercial 300,000 sq ft or more 223.38 Freestanding Eating & Drinking 0.00 NON - RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet Lodging 0.00 Industrial 38.30 Office less than 50,000 sq ft 1 67 Office (50,000 - 299,999 sq ft ) 000 Office 300,000 sq ft or more 000 Medical 0.00 Government 0.00 Institutional /Educational 0.00 University # of students 0.00 OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Description (Attach additional sheets if necessary) Daily Trips (Enter "0" if none ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 ENTER IF APPLICABLE 000 Section 1, Page 2 V�J CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Date Prepared: August 8, 2006 2006 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2005 - MAY 31, 2006 Enter data for all cells labeled "Enter." If there are no data for that category, enter "0 " • DEVELOPMENT IMPORTANT Adjustments maybe claimed only for 1) development permits that were both issued and revoked, expired or withdrawn during the reporting period, and 2) demolition of any structure with the reporting eriod RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ADJUSTMENTS Category Dwelling Units Single Family Residential 10.00 Multi-Family Residential 4.00 Group Quarters 0.00 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet Commercial less than 300,000 sq It 0.00 Commercial 300,000 sq ft or more 000 Freestanding Eating & Drinking 0.00 NON- RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet Lodging 000 Industrial 458 Office less than 50,000 sq ft 000 Office 50,000 - 299,999 sq ft 0.00 Office 300,000 sq ft or more 0.00 Medical 000 Government 000 Institutional /Educational 0.00 University # of students 0.00 OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Description Attach additional sheets if necessary) Daily Trips Enter "0" if none ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 01 1.4 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Date Prepared: August 8, 2006 2006 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2005 - MAY 31, 2006 Enter data for all cells labeled "Enter " If there are no data for that category, enter "0 " DEVELOPMENT PART 3: EXEMPTED (NOT INCLUDED IN NEW DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TOTALS) Low/Very Low Income Housing Dwelling Units High Density Residential Dwelling Units Near Rail Stations Mixed Use Developments 01 1,000 Gross Square Feet Near Rail Stations 01 Dwelling Units Development Agreements Entered 01 1,000 Gross Square Feet into Prior to July 10, 1989 01 Dwelling Units Reconstruction of Buildings 0 1,000 Gross Square Feet Damaged in April 1992 Civil Unrest 0 Dwelling Units Reconstruction of Buildings 1,000 Gross Square Feet Damaged in Jan 1994 Earthquake 01 Dwelling Units Total Dwelling Units 0 Total Non - residential sq ft (in 1,000s) 0 Section I, Page 4 Exempted Development Definitions: 1 LowNery Low Income Housing As defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development as follows - Low- Income equal to or less than 80% of the County median income, with adjustments for family size - Very Low- Income equal to or less than 50% of the County median income, with adjustments for family size 2 High Density Residential Near Rail Stations Development located within 114 mile of a fixed rail passenger station and that is equal to or greater than 120 percent of the maximum residential density allowed under the local general plan and zoning ordinance A project providing a minimum of 75 dwelling units per acre is automatically considered high density 3 Mixed Uses Near Rail Stations Mixed -use development located within 1/4 mile of a fixed rail passenger station, if more than half of the land area, or floor area, of the mixed use development is used for high density residential housing 4 Development Agreements Projects that entered into a development agreement (as specified under Section 65864 of the California Government Code) with a local jurisdiction prior to July 10, 1989 5 Reconstruction or replacement of any residential or non - residential structure which is damaged or destroyed, to the extent of > or = to 50% of its reasonable value, by fire, flood, earthquake or other similar calamity 6 Any project of a federal, state or county agency that is exempt from local jurisdiction zoning regulations and where the local jurisdiction is precluded from exercising any approval /disapproval authority These locally precluded projects do not have to be reported in the LDR VIA !� |{ DA 7f / (\ ) | ! �( §\ / w\ /f k k k ( § \ LU { ( !!! !!! !!!!!!! §! !f ! ! ! _! ` /E f : \ - � ! � \ t \ {� \\ ■ ) k ( § \ LU { ( UIG !!! !!! !!!!!!! §! !f ! ! ! &g G; 4&&G; ..� N., 8 8.0 Eggs 2=989889 ;; . 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Unfinished Business AGENDA DESCRIPTION* Consideration and possible action to approve a professional services agreement with VA Consulting, Inc in the amount of $222,004 to provide professional engineering services for the Nash Street/Douglas Street One -Way to Two -Way Street Conversion Project (Fiscal Impact = $222,004) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with VA Consulting, Inc in the amount of $222,004 in a form as approved by the City Attorney, and (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: Nash and Douglas Streets were converted to one -way operation in the mid 1990s as part of the 105 Freeway Construction Through a 2001 Call for Projects grant administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) the City received grant funding to convert Nash and Douglas Streets back to two -way streets On February 21, 2006, City Council entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the MTA setting the terms and condition for the receipt of the grant funds (Continued on the next page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. 1 Scope of Work and Fee Schedule 2 Location Map FISCAL IMPACT, None Capital Improvement Program, $649,900 (Traffic Mitigation Fees, and $1,200,000 (MTA Grant Funds) Amount Requested, $222,004 Account Number. 702- 400 -8141 -8646 (Traffic Mitigation Fees), and 301 - 400 - 8203 -8940 (MTA grant funds) Project Phase. Design Steve Finton Director of Public Works REVIEW Y: DATE. J f;ewart, City Manager GIs STAFF REPORT PAGE 2 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.) Staff Issued a request for Proposals (RFP) on June 7, 2006 to secure consultant services for the design of the conversion project Two proposals were received on June 30, 2006 After an Initial review of the proposals, staff interviewed both consultants and ranked the firms as follows 1 VA Consulting, Inc 2 Priority Engineering, Inc Staff verified references and recommends retaining VA Consulting, Inc to provide the engineering services required to prepare plans and specifications for the conversion of Nash and Douglas Street from one -way to two -way operation Attached is a detailed scope of services to be provided by VA Consulting under the proposed agreement In summary the services to be provided are as follows ➢ Traffic analysis ➢ Environmental analysis ➢ 12 Traffic signal plans ➢ Street signing and striping plans ➢ Pavement rehabilitation plans ➢ Encroachment permits from Caltrans and City of Los Angeles ➢ Preparation of technical specifications ➢ Construction cost estimates ➢ Bid and construction period support It is anticipated that the plans and specifications will be completed to enable the project to be advertised for construction bids in spring 2007 with construction completed by the end of 2007 U1i (' VAN. ONS U74IhC. I 'lP4 ') IbG6 City of EI Segundo Public Works Department Nash Street/Douglas Street One -Way to Two -Way Street Conversion Protect DESIGN PROPOSAL SCOPE OF SERVICES PHASP i - PR Ei IM MARY EEG€ E R €P!G WORK TASKS VA has studied the request for proposal, discussed the protect with City personnel, and visited the project site to review the existing conditions Based on this background, VA has prepared the following description of the work tasks required for the Preliminary Engineering Phase Task 1 — Kick -Off Meeting VA will attend a kick -off meeting with the City's representatives at the City to discuss the scope of services and pertinent details of the protect such as schedule and communication with other agencies involved in the protect VA will prepare a meeting agenda and distribute meeting minutes including action items discussed during the meeting Task 2 — Review of Reference Documents VA will research and obtain available as -built record drawings, reports, survey and right of way maps, utility information, aerial photos and topographic mapping and other pertinent information for the project from the City, and other agencies, as appropriate The Project Team will review this information prior to beginning surveys and the setting of aerial targets and preliminary design VA will visit the site and identify noteworthy features of the existing roadway to verify and supplement the available as -built drawings and survey These features will include visible utilities, and traffic control devices (signs and signals) VA will also field inventory any visible deficiencies such as damages to curb and gutter, driveways, sidewalk, need for root pruning trees or removal, and local drainage problems Task 3 — Topographic Survey — "Delete this Task" Task 4 — Geotechnical Investigation —"Delete this Task" - Optional Subsurface Exploration —"Delete this Task" Y ft*ftVP.r ec i.W01 2006 133 Naen SA!`R0 01(3) W0 -' � i 0W OM, , alfir t, vtp`::.. „i7i .' S Page 1 V4 IA ' I 1 � July a i ,r�F, e o��tiat n�c Task 5 — Utility Research and Coordination This task includes full service utility coordination, including utility research, utility information requests, review and documentation of any utility conflicts and /or planned improvements for the project area, and distribution of preliminary and final plans to the affected utility companies Contact will be established with each of the private utility companies having infrastructure in the project area For each utility within the project, "as -built" plans will be obtained, and information regarding any future changes to their facilities in the area will be solicited The objective will be to accurately represent these facilities on the base maps so that potential conflicts can be identified and resolved VA will keep accurate records of contacts and correspondence with utilities Underground Service Alert will be utilized as one of the resources to identify sub surface facilities in the project areas The affected utility companies will be contacted after distribution to confirm that they received the plans and the city will be notified of the progress and any conflict issues, Task 6 — Traffic Analysis VA will prepare a traffic analysis for existing and projected future traffic conditions within the project area The study will include peak hour intersection and roadway level of service (LOS) analysis for existing with project and future with project traffic conditions The existing with project conditions analysis will evaluate the conversion of Nash and Douglas Streets to two -way operation with reassignment of existing 2006 traffic volumes and no other roadway network modifications will be considered The future with project conditions analysis will evaluate the same two -way conversion scenano and will included the extension of Douglas Street south of El Segundo Boulevard Weekday a m and p m peak hour intersection turning movement counts (a total of 12) will be performed for all signalized intersections within the study area Weekday 24 -hour average daily traffic (ADT) counts (a total of 11) will be performed on Nash and Douglas streets on the roadway segments between the signalized intersections The analysis of future with project traffic conditions will be based on traffic forecasts contained in existing studies prepared for recent and the planned Douglas Street extension improvements in vicinity of the project The traffic analysis will include a discussion of project phasing to implement the one -way to two -way street conversion The methodology and conclusions of the traffic analysis will be summarized in a report with supporting text, graphics, and tables Task 7 — Base Plans Project base plans will be created in AutoCAD using available digital aerial photos of the project site Roadway improvement plans will be created at V =100' scale in plan view format on 24 "x36" sheets with standard City of El Segundo title blocks A total of two (2) plans are anticipated with one plan showing the limits of the resurfacing and one plan showing sections detailing improvements Signing and striping plans will be created at 1" = 40' scale, in plan view format, "double stacked" on 24" x 36" sheets with standard City of El Segundo trtle blocks A total of ten (10) 40 -scale base plans are anticipated five (5) for Nash Street and five (5) for Douglas Street five (5) sheets each (3 signing and striping) are required for restriping along Nash and Douglas streets, and two (2) sheets each are y Nerk*ingl (OPCeelA1 I2"In Ne SOPROMI(3)Egg Page 2 L�� CONSPr,i rN6 required for restriping the various side street roadways at intersections along these streets Eleven (11) traffic signal base plans will be prepared at 1" = 20' scale with standard Los Angeles County Department of Public Works title blocks, except for the two Imperial Highway intersections which will be prepared using Los Angeles City (LADOT) title blocks Task 8 — Preliminary Design Plans Using the protect base plans prepared in Task 7, VA will prepare Preliminary Design Plans to illustrate the scope of the proposed improvements to Nash and Douglas streets The plans will show major elements of the proposed design so that the City can review and comment on the concept design before they are finalized The plans will clearly illustrate the proposed roadway overlay, access ramps, signing and striping, and signal modifications required to implement the one -way to two -way street conversions Task 9 — Review Preliminary Design with City The Preliminary Design Plans vnll be reviewed with City staff to confirm that all issues have been adequately addressed and that all City preferences have been incorporated in the proposed design All comments will be recorded and documented for inclusion into the final Concept Design Plans Task 10 - Preliminary Cost Estimate The VA team will determine preliminary quantities and construction costs including the estimated cost of final design, permits, utility relocations, construction, and construction engineering Task 11 — Prepare Preliminary Project Schedule This task will include preparation of a protect schedule that will detail future milestones to be accomplished Task 12 — Prepare Preliminary Design Report This task will document the project improvements as identified on the preliminary plans This report will include preliminary cost estimates, design criteria, and protect schedule and will be used as the basis of agency coordination, and final design Task 13 — Present Preliminary Design Report to City The VA Team will submit the Preliminary Design Report to the City for their review VA will incorporate the City's comments into the final report Task 14 — Submit Preliminary Design Report to Agencies This task includes submittal of the Preliminary Design report to Caltrans, City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Agency review Y VAad<e„nglPropoeala10001 200613.9 Nash $OPROP01(3) dot Page 3 INa,;c' ,k r OiS[ l,l lNr, comments will be considered by the City during the preparation of the environmental document and final design Task 15 - Meetings and Coordination This task includes on -going project coordination and miscellaneous meetings with the City and VA team subconsultants as necessary during the preliminary design phase of the project For the purpose of this proposal, a total of 48 hours of Project Manager /Principal's time has been considered for this task PHAS V -PNV;fiON&IFNTAI-(',LEARANC-EVVORKTASK i The following is the CEQA approach to prepare a Categoncal Exemption environmental document for the proposed project Task I - Prepare CEQA Environmental Check List This task provides for the preparation of standard CEQA Environmental Check List by VA staff Task 2 - Review Environmental Check List with City This task provides for VA staff to review Segundo Engineering and Planning staff incorporated into the environmental check lisl Task 3 - Meeting and Coordination with City the environmental check list with City of El Comments received for the City will be This task includes on going coordination and miscellaneous meetings with the City For purpose of proposal, a total of 20 hours has been estimated for this task PHASE III -- FINAL ENGINEERING WORK TASKS The work tasks required for the Final Engineering phase of the project are described below The scope of these work tasks will be re- evaluated at the end of the Preliminary Engineering phase to incorporate the findings of the environmental studies and comments on the Concept Design Plans Task 1 - Roadway Plans The roadway base sheets and Preliminary Design Plans will be used to prepare the final roadway plan sheets The final roadway plans will show the design details of the pavement rehabilitation and access ramp improvements along Nash and Douglas streets A total of two (2) roadway plans are anticipated to be required YWar Wing%PrtpoeaIsMO11(I06I33Nash ShPROP3i(3)Eat Page 4 t12s i VAT conauLTmc, Task 2 — Traffic Signal Modification Plans Traffic signal modification plans (11) will be prepared for each of the eleven (11) signalized intersections within the project limits using the traffic signal plan base sheets and Preliminary Design Plans Traffic signal modifications required for the proposed project improvements will include removal of existing traffic signal standards and installation of new traffic signal standards, pull boxes, detector loops and sensor units, and conduits and conductors Traffic signal plans will be prepared in accordance with County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Department standards and design criteria and Caltrans Traffic Manual, Standard Plans and Specifications (latest editions) Traffic signal modification plans for the Imperial Highway intersections will be prepared according to Los Angeles Department of Transportation ( LADOT) standards and will include a Caltrans signature block and permit number, as necessary In discussion with the City, it was noted that the LADOT could possibly take the lead in designing the required modifications at the Imperial Highway locations If this were to occur, the design of these signals will not be required by VA Prior to design, VA will perform a thorough field inventory of existing conditions at each signal to confirm and supplement the improvements shown on the reference drawings The field inventory will include documentation of traffic signal pole types, mast arms, vehicle and pedestrian head mountings, luminaires, and signage Task 3 — Signing and Striping Plans Signing and striping plans (10) will be prepared from the project base sheets and Concept Design Plans for implementation of the project improvements Signing and striping plans will be prepared in accordance with City /County standards and design criteria and the 2003 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( MUTCD) and the 2003 MUTCD California supplement, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications (latest editions) and will include break lines and centerline stationing per the roadway plans The plans will show side streets within the project limits and signing and striping on intersecting streets where necessary The signing and striping plans will show all existing signs within the project limits including overhead installations, signs installed on traffic signals, street light standards and utility poles, proposed signs, and proposed pavement delineation and pavement markings within the project limits Task 4— Review Final Design Plans with City The Final Design Plans will be reviewed with City staff to confirm that all issues have been adequately addressed and that all City preferences have been incorporated in the design Task 5 — Final Cost Estimate The VA team will determine final quantities and an engineer's opinion of probable construction costs based on the final construction plans Unit prices will be based upon current cost information for a recent, similar project If the estimated costs exceed the available budget, VA will inform the City and provide recommendations for costs reduction YNe*Wing%P,opaeels1 Wl 20 133Nse SNPROM(3)E Page 5 �r , a'a EM, f v -W . . �a a .. YA� CIONSUi.rrnr, I J.,.y Task 6 — Agency Processing of Final Plans This task includes submittal of the Final Design plans to Caltrans, City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Agency review comments will be documented and discussed with the City and incorporated into the plans as appropriate Task 7 — Technical Specifications VA will prepare technical specifications for the items of work included on the improvement plans based on City and /or agency provided boilerplate VA will also prepare bid item descriptions, and the project Bid Schedule in accordance with City standards and guidelines for the items of work included in the project Task 8 — Caltrans Encroachment Permit VA will assist the City with obtaining a standard Caltrans encroachment permit for the areas of work on Imperial Highway that encroach under the t -105 Freeway and Caltrans right -of- way This task may not be required if LADOT takes the lead in design of the traffic signal modifications at the Imperial Highway intersections Task 9— Meetings and Coordination This task includes on -going project coordination and miscellaneous meetings with the City and VA team subconsultants as necessary during the final design phase of the protect For the purpose of this proposal, a total of 40 hours of Project Manager /Principal's time has been considered for this task PHASE IV — ASSISTANCE DURING BIDDING WORK TASKS Task 1— Pre Bid Conference Meeting VA will attend a Pre Bid Conference Meeting to clarify the Intent of the approved construction documents and answer questions from prospective bidders Task 2 — Response to Bidders Questions Subsequent to the Pre Bid Conference Meeting, during the protect bidding period, VA will provide interpretation and clarification of the approved construction documents in terms of design, design Intent, and implementation of the project These clarifications and interpretations will be subject to approval by the City Task 3 — Preparation of Contract Documents Addendum As directed by the City, VA will prepare addendums to the approved contract documents resulting from inquiries of prospective bidders V1Me WingWMNSMSl 120 133Noah St1PROP01(3)Jac Page 6 �4tI �r'C."�xh,r$`t, Itk.v i��i:` VA" e ('OiVS[ ! TING Task 4 — Assist City with Review of Construction Bids VA will assist the City with review of the construction bids received, make reference checks of the bidders, and provide a recommendation on award of the construction contract Task 5 - Meetings and Coordination This task includes meetings with the City as necessary during the construction bidding phase of the project PHASE_ N -- ENGINFFRING S €IPPORr DURING z,.G'NSl 11iJC ION WOR&? IA,51,S Task 1— Pre Construction Conference Meeting VA will attend a Pre Construction Conference Meeting to clarify the Intent of the approved construction documents and answer questions from the successful construction bidder Task 2 — Response to Contractor Requests for Information During the construction phase of the project, VA will respond to contractor requests for information (RFI's) VA will provide interpretation and clarification of the approved construction documents in terms of design, design intent, and implementation of the project and make recommendations as necessary These clarifications, interpretations, and recommendations will be subject to approval by the City Task 3 — Shop Drawing Review During construction VA will review shop drawings and material certifications as necessary for compliance with contract specifications Task 4 — Review Contractor Progress Payments and Change Order Requests —"Delete this Task" Task 5 — Perform Site Visits During project construction, VA will visit the site to resolve project implementation and construction issues, as necessary For the purpose of this proposal, a total of four (4) site visits has been considered Task 6 — Prepare "As -Built" Drawings After project construction is complete, VA will prepare as -built plans based on information provided by others It is anticipated that this information will be provided as a set of project plans red lined to indicate the changes that were made during project construction YIq elmglPmpoU W012006133N"hSVROP01(3)d Page 7 j `II <I�� ml�j mll� I IIII jl I Q P1 m y I"I'I II I N f N C C N N N� L ULL — L I- C rya L I tilil i I I I I I I III I y Jd qg ?W 2 ~0 4ly 13w 2 �Ij II II 1- LIjIL LLI �IL I L I I ALL- ILL�I- »I�I�III�I TT-1 of i L � III LLI I LLL� L L L L II III I _LL r� LLfi�L I II l��lllll - ILILLLIL I II II LL L� LIILiIL� _T 8 � C f II�II�L� �I LL L +fi L� L j- I�II�I L III LL�L L I L� I I I I -L L tTL �L fiL�- V 1 T-L{- �--LL- �-IrI L- 1 �iIILIIII�I I L A II I L L I L LLLL�LLLIL�- IL � I II IjIIIII� I��ILLI ICI LL L 1 LB -ILrIL Illlllli III l,r� � CITY MAP City of Et soft Ao O z SW Zm JN W N F w 0 O� U� 3 0 N 4 LL N 4 4 0 K 0. n 6 LL 0 6 ° ng °n 8i 'm nnn'�'�i "a memn Qm mNma o • • '78 'ry n�miv `fin m�< 5 ��n .- g�nrvamae m p z 2 w z z u J Q WZ p N Y U W_ U D > m m S w z LL m z I++ J LL U a o �2Oa i a �2 ¢��W02 OOZFLLm Zi o0 LLU 5$ oi ° FLLU4awg &y.gU w i -w��° W�JJJ j O N N 1a- N m �S W LL Z � wwz z�UrcJmmm w V N� 2 z� zLL N m- LL- D N J J p J 2 Il W Z Z (J a�ml"aJOW op" �JZU zz U 4p. d J W 0: ~ W uuZ Dmwp )mWQmW N a N 4 r LL'Gl U Z t W W Z Z F or f i i a .6z-. J Q i 0 >+ hv� a y!� asst°f LLUaa(J?�33 g=6q p S WO �o:'u U z 2 w z z u J Q WZ p N Y U W_ U D > m m S o - 0 „ S E Q E $ c a 4 F m £ �C „ ` om A o y o m 8 r ° t eB U w ° wQ-U m 8„ t K 0 �s DLLs � w c m a E 5. 6 U m $ m a rt 2 m m cy c �y 0 m m m E m rogD Z m° HEM ma m E c b�96 m h v n li LL <m b P 9� 9 e - W U K W �m N r W F 2 0 ° U W F =o 0 t- �J 3 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER 7/2112006 THROUGH 8/3/2006 Date Payee Amount Description 7/27/2006 Health Comp 1,42206 Weekly claims 7/21 7/27/2006 Employment Development 40,852 88 State Taxes 7/27/2006 IRS 201,497 69 Federal Taxes 7/31/2006 Federal Reserve 15000 Employee I Bonds 7/31/2006 Federal Reserve 15000 Employee EE Bonds 7/31/2006 Seimens Financial Services 45,420 39 Qtrly Energy Pmt 8/2/2006 Cal PERS 238,095 82 PERS Retirement 8/212006 Lane Donovan Golf Partners 18,508 13 Lakes payroll transfer 8/3/2006 Health Comp 1,60472 Weekly claims 7/28 8/3/2006 UnumProvident 41070 Long Term Care 7/7- 7/20/06 Workers Comp Activity 70,731 43 SCRMA checks issued 6/9- 6122106 Workers Comp Activity (109,143 26) Correction reported 6/22 & 7/6 509,700 56 DATE OF RATIFICATION, 8115106 TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by Deputy Treas er Date /I /1 A A 509,700.56 (dministrative Service Date / / AO on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo CI REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 - 5 00 P M 5 00 P M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 5 00 p m ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Busch - Present Council Member Boulgandes - Present Council Member Fisher - Present Council Member Jacobson - Present Mark Hensley, City Attorney, announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to items identified on the agenda and that the 54956 9(b) item was a threat of litigation regarding the Payne Claim No 06 -04 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (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 - NONE 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)) — 3 matters City of El Segundo v 2221 Park Place, LASC Case No BC319034 City of El Segundo v, CTF2, Alaska, LASC Case No BC319033 City of El Segundo vs City of Los Angeles, et al LASC No BS094279 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -2- potential cases (no further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -0- matter MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4- AUGUST 1, 2006 PAGE NO 1 Ljl DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — 1 matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) -1- matter 1 Labor Negotiator Jeff Stewart Represented Employees El Segundo Supervisory and Professional Employees Association CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) -0- matter SPECIAL MATTERS - -0- matter Council recessed at 6 55 p m MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2006 PAGE NO 2 11,132 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 - 7.00 P.M 7.00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7 00 p m INVOCATION — Bishop Craig Layne of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Bill Fisher PRESENTATIONS — (a) Presentation by the Mayor and Members of the City Council to John G Gaines in recognition of his public service to the citizens of El Segundo ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tem Busch - Present Council Member Boulgandes - Present Council Member Fisher - 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 Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgardes to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 B SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS C UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consideration and possible action to conduct a previously opened public hearing and consider introducing an Ordinance to amend El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -18 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2006 PAGE NO 3 regulating the time, place, and manner that signs are erected and constructed within the City's jurisdiction (Fiscal Impact None) Mayor McDowell stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing to consider Introducing an Ordinance to amend El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -18 regulating the time, place, and manner that signs are erected and constructed within the City's jurisdiction (Fiscal Impact None) Deputy City Clerk Domann stated that proper notice was completed and two communicatios had been received in the City Clerk's Office Council had been copied and copies made available for the public Gary Chicots, Interim Planning and Building Safety Manager, gave a report. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read into the record clean up item changes to the Ordinance Toni Rena, Continental Development Corporation (CDC) spoke regarding CDC's letter submitted for the record, and noted she would be available for Council questions MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to close the public heanng MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 MOTION by Mayor McDowell to introduce the Ordinance with the changes and clarifications made by the City Attorney and with Council amendments to LED sign by reducing the size of the LED portion to 25% and reducing the frequency in which copy can change to a one minute duration, monument sign height to be no greater than six feet and subject to an administrative use permit approval up to twenty feet Motion SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4/1 AYES. MAYOR MCDOWELL, MAYOR PRO TEM BUSCH, COUNCIL MEMBERS FISHER AND JACOBSON, NOES COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only ORDINANCE NO 1397 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 -18 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNCIPAL CODE REGULATING THE TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER THAT SIGNS ARE ERECTED AND CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on August 15, 2006 D REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2 Consideration and possible action regarding an Annual Report of the Library Board of Trustees Oral presentation will be made by Dorothy Doukakis, Vice - President, Library Board of Trustees MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2006 PAGE NO 4 034 Dorothy Doukakis, Vice- President, Library Board of Trustees, gave a report Council consensus to receive and file report 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 3 Approved Warrant Numbers 2554383 to 2544613 on Register No 20 in the total amount of $7,758,243 34 and Wire Transfers from 7/7/2006 through 7/20/2006 in the total amount of $1,405,463 42 Authorized staff to release Ratifed Payroll and Employee Benefit checks, checks released early due to contracts or agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers 4 Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2006 5 Received and filed the FY 2006 -2007 Preliminary Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Plan and approve key budget dates Authorized staff to publish announcements of the key budget dates Budget Workshop -August 15, 2006, 5 00 p m , Public Hearing — September 5, 2006, 700 p m , Continued Public Hearing and Adoption — September 19, 2006, 7 00 p.m 6. Approved Amendment No 1 to City Manager's Contract No 3474 and authorized payment of the $15,000 bonus provided for in the City Manager's current contract (Potential fiscal impact, approximately $12,000) 7 ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA BY THE CITY MANAGER 8 Adopted Resolution No. 4478 amending Resolution No 4162 authorizing the installation of all -way stop signs at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Richmond Street (Fiscal Impact $2,000) MOTION by Council Member Boulgandes, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Busch to approve Consent Agenda Items 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 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 - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2006 PAGE NO 5 035 K REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Fisher- 9 Consideration and possible action to schedule a comprehensive test of the electrical power generator back -up system serving the Civic Center complex and public safety facilities (Fiscal Impact. None) MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgandes to direct staff to schedule a comprehensive test of the electrical power generator serving the Civic Center complex and prepare comprehensive inventory of all emergency generators MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 Council Member Jacobson — NONE Council Member Boulgandes — requested agendizing an item for the August 15, 2006 City Council Meeting, to form stakeholders committee to address the problems at City pools Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Reported on Rotary's Movie in the Park next weekend Mayor McDowell — Spoke regarding upcoming Disaster Council meeting Stated goal was for El Segundo to be the best prepared City in the State with regard to dealing with disasters 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 Dean Suttle, resident, spoke regarding restoration of the mural on Franklin Avenue and Main Street MEMORIALS — Pat Hart, former El Segundo Cable Committee Chair, and wife of Ron Hart, former City Clerk, Frank J Trot, "Special Effects" expert in the motion pictures and television industry for 40 years CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 8 52 p.m Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2006 PAGE NO 6 fj 3 6 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) in Police Budding 348 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 at800am 8 00 AM SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 8 08 a m ROLL CALL Mayor McDowell - Present Mayor Pro Tern Busch - Present Council Member Boulgandes - Present Council Member Fisher - 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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Strategic Planning Session regarding the City's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007. The purpose of the session is to provide the Council and the public with preliminary budget information and to receive preliminary Council direction regarding revenue, expenditure and budget preparation issues Final decisions regarding the budget are expected to be made at a public hearing scheduled for a regular City Council Meeting held in September A Budget Overview Bret Plumlee, Administrative Services Director, presented an overview of the assumptions made in preparing the FY 2006/2007 City Budget including an estimate of the revenues and expenditures, the assumptions made in presenting a balanced budget, and a brief description of the new programs and personnel recommendations submitted by each City Department (See Attached) Council directed that any FY 05/06 General Fund surplus was to be deposited into the Economic Uncertainty Fund Council consensus to receive and file B Revenue and Expenditure Assumptions Bret Plumlee, Administrative Services Director reviewed all Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 General Fund revenue and expenditure assumptions which are included in the FY 2006- 2007 Preliminary Budget (See Attached) Council consensus to receive and file C Department Budget Summaries Department Directors presented detailed summaries of all department budgets included in the FY 2006 -2007 Preliminary Budget including detailed descriptions of the recommendations stated in the budget overview (See Attached) Council consensus to receive and file D Proposed New Programs Staff presented detailed explanations of the worksheets for all proposed new programs included in the FY 2006 -2007 Preliminary Budget (See Attached) Council consensus to receive and file E Personnel Changes Staff presented detailed explanations of the worksheets for all personnel changes included in the FY 2006 -2007 Preliminary Budget. (See Attached) Council consensus to receive and file. F Proposed Capital Improvement Programs Steve Finton, Public Works Director, presented a summary of all capital improvement programs as recommended by the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC) and included in the Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 Preliminary Budget. (See Attached) Council consensus to receive and file Council recessed at 11 05 a.m Council reconvened at 11 10 a m with all members present G Proposed Technology Projects Norm Thorn, Information Systems Manager, presented a summary of $200,000 in technology projects as recommended by the Executive Technology Review Committee and included in the Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 Preliminary Budget (See Attached) Council consensus to receive and file H Other Items/ Council direction to staff 1) Athletic Fields and Fire Station Projects Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave a report. Pursuant to City Council direction provided by the Council at its July 18, 2006 regular meeting, staff presented funding alternatives for the development of athletic fields and a fire station on approximately six acres of property located at the northeast corner of Manposa Avenue and Nash Street MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to allocate the following amounts for inclusion in the Fire Station /Athletic Fields project account* $686,000 (Sepulveda Widening), $146,000 (Downtown Specific Plan), $160,000 (FY 06/07 CIPAC recommendations), $630,000 (City Hall Improvements), $150,000 (Aquatics Facility Account). Total - $1,772 million MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 2) Report on actuarial study regarding long -term retiree health costs Council consensus to receive and File ADJOURNMENT — 1140 a m Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk -3- UJJ N Z N Z O lot two, � y ;u 69 -3 - CD Cn n C N — CD Q CD CD -- Cl) ch O G) O 0 CD C N N CD 'n :3 _. Q �. 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dry weather 328 .000 11 $0 tlrversion ,plamenlabon of this project is not required until FY 2000-09 CIPAC recommends funding this project in that year Five -Year Street Reconstruction $250,000 10 u i $200,000 Program ICIPAC CIPAC recommends funding this annual project to replace delerioreled water mama The amount rsaornrtisMad ai redmreed Dom 5800,000 to $476,000 due to a budget shift from Cspnal to the operating budget believes it is important to maintain the Cilys roadways in good condition CIPAC recommends reducing Me scope to $200,000 to meet funding Water Main Replacement Program •Annual Program $600,000 10 5478,000 CIPAC recommends funding this annual project to replace delerioreled water mama The amount rsaornrtisMad ai redmreed Dom 5800,000 to $476,000 due to a budget shift from Cspnal to the operating budget WashNVton Park Irrigation $180 D00 8 Sritem Replacement t0 Due to funding constraints, this project is not recommended for funding this year Allay, drainage improvement, 500 Block between Vmrgmnai antl 5110000 8 $0 W Ining streets wue to funding constraints, this project is not recommended for funding this year In response to the resident's comments, Public Works staff performed paving in the ahoy that mitigated the reported problem i'84 InErnsryenq SadWP C'Gnsrstor $100,000 7 $100,000 CIPAC recommends that this project be fully funded to arable the Cdys shred water to be accessed it nab "I gas and electrical service is interrupted meson Field Bleacher $23,000 6 $0 W rade Due to funding constraints, this protect is not recommended or funding this year Jag Path in Greenbelt MA n Street west o Hdkresl en $20,000 ( 6 Imperial Hwy d Avenue, from Due to funding constraints, this project is not recommended or funding this year Additionally, d is not certain that residents would support this protect Before proceeding, an effort to determine public sentiment must be undertaken Total FY 2006.07 Projects $5,240,000 $750,000 $200,000 $040,000 $726,000 $100,000 • Eligible fund U83 v� i M < - 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CL W co W O U7 0 0 0 0 R. L" CA 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 � O it 0 mo CL —I CD n O O Cn 4-< O CD ,rte V+ lbu EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT DESCRIPTION. MEETING DATE: (August 15, 2006 AGENDA HEADING- Consent Consideration and possible action regarding a proposed Amendment No 1 to the contract with Jenkins & Hogin, LLP for City Attorney services (Fiscal Impact Approximately $22,000) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No 1 to the contract with Jenkins & Hogin, LLP Increasing the hourly rates and retainer amount for City Attorney Services, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION On July 20, 2004 the City Council approved a contract with Jenkins & Hogin for purposes of providing the City with City Attorney services Pursuant to the agreement the billing rates are. Assistant City Attorney $140 per hour, City Attorney $145 per hour, associates $160 per hour, and, partners $175 per hour Additionally, the agreement provides for a retainer rate of $5,000 that includes 35 hours of work per month and attendance at up to four Council Meetings per month For the past two years of the agreement, approximately 43 hours per month have been billed to for retainer services which has resulted in the City paying approximately $116 per hour for retainer services Jenkins & Hogin is requested that effective October 1, 2006 the hourly rates all be increased by $10 00 per hour and that the retainer amount be increased to $6,000 which will result in the City paying $139 per hour for retainer services The hourly rate increase is less than the increase in the consumer price Index for the prior 2 years and the current $5,000 retainer amount has not been adjusted in 10 years (Continued on attached page marked 'Background and Discussion ") ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Draft Amendment No 1 to Jenkins & Hogin Contract FISCAL IMPACT- Approximately $22,000 ORIGINATED BY: DATE- August 7, 2006 Mark Hensley, City Attorney REVIEW7/ DATE: (i Q- Background and Discussion (con't): It is always difficult to forecast legal expenses given the uncertainty of potential lawsuits that may be filed against the City and the various issues that may arise in the governmental setting However, utilizing the past 24 months of legal billings, it is projected that the proposed amendment would result in an approximate increase of $22,000 in billings to the City It is anticipated that the $22,000 can be absorbed within the proposed 2006/07 City Attorney's budget which is being proposed to be maintained at its 2005/2006 level (the City Attorney's Office has operated below budgeted levels for the past several years) U88 AMENDMENT NOA TO AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT NO 1 is being made and entered into this 15th day of August 2006, by and between the City of El Segundo, a General Law City ( "City ") and the law firm of Jenkins & Hogm, LLP ( "JH ") with respect that AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES dated September 1, 2004 ( "Agreement ") The City and JH do hereby agree that effective October 1, 2006 the Agreement shall be amended as follows Section 4.A. "Basic Retainer" shall be amended in its entirety as follows "JH shall be compensated for the performance of basic retainer services pursuant to this Agreement in the amount of Six Thousand dollars ($6,000 00) per calendar month Basic retainer services for the purposes of this Agreement shall be deemed to be. Attendance at up to Four (4) City Council meetings per month, of whatever length, and office hours of Eight (8) hours per week in the City Hall Section 4.B.1. "Performance of Services Designated City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney" shall be amended it its entirety as follows "For all time spend by the designated City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney in excess of the basic retainer rate per calendar month, JH shall be compensated on an hourly basis of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150 00) per hour for all time so spent by the Assistant City Attorney, and One Hundred Fifty Five Dollars ($155 00) per hour for all time so spent by the City Attorney The hourly rates designated City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney, exclusive of basic retainer services, shall be increased or decreased subject to City Council Approval " Section 4.B.2. "Legal Services Provided by Attorneys Other Than Designated City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney" shall be amended it its entirety as follows "JH shall be compensated for the performance of legal services by attorneys other than the designated City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney at the hourly rate of One Sixty Dollars ($160 00) per hour for associates and One Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($185.00) for partners, except for bond and financial work " All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect L, 6 j IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No 1 to Agreement City Attorney Services to be executed by their representatives as follows Attest Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a General Law City Kelly Mc Dowell, Mayor Jenkins & Hogm,LLP ii j0 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT MEETING DATE August 15, 2006 AGENDA HEADING: Consent Consideration and possible action regarding the adoption of Ordinance No 1397 to amend El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -18 regulating the time, place, and manner that signs are erected and constructed within the City's jurisdiction (Fiscal Impact None) COUNCIL ACTION' 1) Second reading by title only, and adoption of Ordinance No 1397 for Environmental Assessment No EA -715 and Zone Text Amendment No ZTA 06 -6, and /or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. On July 18, 2006 and August 1, 2006, the City Council conducted the public hearing, took testimony, and reviewed and discussed the proposed sign code amendments On August 1, 2006, the City Council Introduced the draft ordinance with a few amendments The amendments include minor language changes recommended by the City Attorney, modification to the height limits for Ground or Monument Signs to be permitted by right up to and including 6 feet and permitted with an Administrative Use Permit if the sign is greater than 6 feet in height up to a maximum height of 20 feet, and modification to the LED Sign requirements to allow only 25% of the total sign area to be used for changeable copy and the changeable copy portion of the LED Sign can only change once every minute The Ordinance was read Into the record and is presented for a second reading and adoption If adopted without change, the provisions will become effective In 30 days. ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. 1 Ordinance No 1397 FISCAL IMPACT. None Operating Budget N/A Amount Requested. N/A Account Number: N/A Project Phase, N/A Appropriation Required. _Yes X No Gary D Chicots, Director of Planning and Building Safety REVIEW DATE- �'�i✓ Je art, City Manager GwtJ PtP#nning & Building Safety \PROJECTS\EA - 715\2006 -08 -15 SignOrdinanceCCReport EA -715 doc t)yI ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 -18 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER THAT SIGNS ARE ERECTED AND CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION. The City Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows: SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares as follows• A A review of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") shows that there are numerous updates that must be made to various regulations for zoning, subdivisions, and other, similar, matters, B This Ordinance is intended to update, clarify, and bring certain provisions of the City's sign regulations into conformance with current policies and procedures, C In adopting this Ordinance, the Council intends simply to regulate aesthetics, impose the community's design standards, and protect public health and safety Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to affect the content of signage or to create a chilling effect on free speech, D The regulations adopted by this Ordinance are reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions needed to implement community standards of construction, design, and appearance, E When adopting this Ordinance, the City considered the entire administrative record concerning sign regulation including, without limitation, information set forth in staff reports presented to the El Segundo Planning Commission and City Council, photographic evidence presented by staff during its presentation to the Council, public testimony, the City's General Plan, the City's inventory of illegal or abandoned signs, guidelines for traffic safety issued by various public agencies including the California Department of Transportation, and other evidence set forth in the record or commonly known to the community, Should any part of this Ordinance inadvertently regulate signs in a manner that does not conform with applicable laws, the Council intends that such regulation be interpreted and enforced in a manner that brings this Ordinance into conformance with such laws, G Where particular signs are defined based on their use, e g , construction signs or real estate signs, the Council intends that such signs be regulated based upon use, Page 1 of 20 090 placement, design, construction, and other, similar, reasons rather than the content of such signs, SECTION 2 Section 15 -1 -6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") is amended as follows "15 -1 -6: DEFINITIONS: Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Title MURAL A sign consisting of a picture, painting, or other art work applied to and made integral with an exterior wall surface of a building, structure, fence, or garden wall. r + � SIGN Any structure, device, or material, temporary or permanent, fixed or portable, moving or stationary, whether located inside or outside a building, that is visible from any property where the primary purpose of the sign is to convey visual communication "Sign" does not include the following A Interior signs that are located entirely within an enclosed structure and not visible from the exterior, B Building features that are only decorative or architectural and do not include lettering, trademarks, or moving parts; C Symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts including, without limitation, religious or political symbols when they are permanently integrated into the structure of a building, D Items or devices of personal apparel, decoration or appearance including, without limitation, tattoos or makeup, E Marks on tangible products that identify the maker, seller, provider or product, and that customarily remain attached to the product even after completion of a sale, F Traffic, directional, emergency, warning or informational signs required or authorized by a government agency having jurisdiction, G Public utility signs, Page 2 of 20 1 J93 H Advertisements or banners mounted on duly licensed mass transit vehicles including, without limitation, buses and trains, that legally pass through the city, I Insignia located on legal vehicles and water craft including, without limitation, license plates, registration insignia, noncommercial messages, messages relating to the business for which the vehicle is an instrument or tool, and messages relating to the proposed sale, lease or exchange of vehicles or watercraft, J Building Marker Signs, and K Newsracks and newsstands. SIGN, ABANDONED Any sign which was lawfully erected, but whose use has ceased or whose structure has been abandoned for a period of one (1) year A lawfully erected sign structure for a vacant property or building which is actively available for lease is not abandoned, unless the Planning and Building Safety Director determines the sign is a public nuisance, pursuant to Section 15 -18 -4 of this Title. SIGN, ANIMATED A sign with action or motion, flashing, or color changes, accomplished through manual, electronic, or other means, but not including wind - actuated elements such as flags, banners, or specialty items, and public service signs such as time and temperature units SIGN, ANNOUNCEMENT A temporary sign intended to direct attention to, or advertise a future development, tenant, or business on a property. SIGN, AREA Sign area is the face or display area of a sign, including its border only when the border carries or displays part of the message or copy Supports or uprights on which such sign is placed are excluded from the sign area calculation. Signs using individual channel letters may exclude the space between the letters SIGN, BANNER Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar flexible material that is permanently mounted to a pole or a building by a permanent frame at one or more edges National flags, state or municipal flags, "POWIMIA" flags, or the official flag of any institution or business shall not be considered banners SIGN, BEACON Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same zone lot as the light source. The light source may be fixed, rotate, or give the appearance of movement SIGN, BILLBOARD Any sign erected for the purpose of advertising a product, event, Page 3 of 20 094 business, person, or subject not located on the premises on which the sign is located and containing a surface or display area of fifty (50) square feet or more SIGN, BUILDING Any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to a freestanding sign SIGN, BUILDING MARKER. Any sign indicating the name of a building and date and incidental information about its construction, which sign is cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material SIGN, CANOPY or AWNING. Any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area A marquee is not a canopy SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY A sign, or part of a sign, that includes commercial or noncommercial copy that can be changed through manual or electronic means, regardless of method of attachment or materials of construction SIGN, DIRECTIONAL• A sign that guides or directs pedestrian or vehicular traffic SIGN, FIN A sign which is supported wholly by a one -story building of an open -air business or by poles placed in the ground or partly by such a pole or poles and partly by a building or structure SIGN, FREESTANDING A sign that is part of a structure that is not attached to a building but is supported from the ground by one or more poles or posts with or without braces and is permanently mounted in a fixed location SIGN, IDENTIFICATION A sign with copy that identifies only the name and street address of the building upon which it is placed SIGN, INFORMATION A sign which conveys information such as "air /water," the location of restrooms or similar information, but does not contain advertising, brand, trade, or center name information SIGN, LIGHT EMITTING DIODE OR LED A sign incorporating light - emitting diodes (LED) to display commercial or noncommercial copy SIGN, MARQUEE- A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and projecting over a public property SIGN, MONUMENT or GROUND A sign with a solid base that is not attached to a building, where the bottom of the sign is in contact with or close to the ground SIGN, NONCONFORMING A sign which complied with all applicable regulations at Page 4 of 20 tA5 the time it was installed, but which now is in conflict with the provision of this Title. SIGN, POLE A freestanding sign that is supported by a single pole or post SIGN, POLITICAL. A temporary freestanding sign with noncommercial copy erected for an upcoming election. SIGN, PORTABLE Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels, signs converted to A- or T- frames, menu and sandwich board signs, balloons used as signs, and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right of way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day -to -day operations of the business, or is a public transit vehicle designed to carry nineteen (19) or more passengers SIGN, PROJECTING Any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than six inches (6) beyond the surface of such building or wall SIGN, ROOF Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof or parapet of a building, supported by the roof structure, and extending vertically above the roof SIGN, TEMPORARY Any sign, banner, pendant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only SIGN, WALL- Any sign attached parallel to, but within six inches (6) of a wall, painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits of, an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or building, and which displays only one sign surface. SIGN, WINDOW Any sign that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window + + r STROBE LIGHT Alighting device that uses a flashtube for high -speed illumination SECTION 3 ESMC § 15 -18 -1 is amended to read as follows "15 -18 -1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of Page 5 of 20 G96 communication in the City; maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the City's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth, encourage signs which are integrated with and harmonious in size, design, style, material, and appearance to the buildings and sites which they occupy and surround, improve pedestrian and traffic safety, minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property, and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the City's police powers in furtherance of the more general goals set forth in the General Plan to regulate the time, place, and manner that signs may be used within the City's jurisdiction " SECTION 4 ESMC § 15 -18 -2 is amended to read as follows "15 -18 -2: APPLICABILITY: This Chapter regulates signs placed on private and public property located within the city of El Segundo For signs on public property, this chapter applies only to public property owned or controlled by the City or such public property over which the City may exert its land use regulations. A sign may only be erected and maintained in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter " SECTION 5 A new section 15 -18 -2 1 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -2.1: MESSAGE SUBSTITUTION: Noncommercial copy may be substituted for any commercial copy on any sign that is allowed by this chapter, whether permitted or exempt Noncommercial copy of any kind may be substituted for any other type of noncommercial copy on any sign that is allowed by this chapter whether by permit or exemption Message substitution may be made without any additional city approval or permitting This section prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary within this chapter The purpose of this section is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech, or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message This section does not create a right to increase the total amount of signage on property, does not affect the permitting requirements of this chapter, and does not override terms and conditions in private contracts " SECTION 6 A new section 15 -18 -2 2 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -2.2: COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW: All signs must comply with all applicable law including, without limitation, the uniform building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and grading codes, at the time the sign is constructed and mounted for display Signs that are substantially rebuilt, remodeled, or refurbished must conform to all codes in effect at the time such work occurs." Page 6 of 20 ��i SECTION 7 A new section 15 -18 -2 3 is added to the ESMC to read as follows- "15-18-2.3: VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Except as otherwise provided, all deviations from this chapter must comply with the variance procedures set forth in this code Unless otherwise provided to the contrary, all sign regulations of conditional use permits are controlled by this chapter and must be processed without regard to the proposed message, content, or copy of proposed signs." SECTION 8 A new section 15 -18 -2 4 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -2.4: SIGN CLASSIFICATION: The Planning and Building Safety Director may classify every sign proposed to be erected within the city's jurisdiction in accordance with this chapter Signs that do not clearly fall within one of the definitions provided by this chapter must be placed in a classification which the sign, based upon its design, location, physical characteristics, and purpose, most closely approximates Unless appealed to the planning commission pursuant to this code, the Planning and Building Safety Director's decision is final " SECTION 9 A new section 15 -18 -2 5 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -2.5: SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter or by City Council resolution, it is unlawful to display signs on public property owned by the city " SECTION 10 A new section 15 -18 -6 1 is added to the ESMC to read as follows: "15- 18 -6.1: ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. A Uniform Code Permits If required by the uniform codes adopted by this code, for example, the building, electrical or plumbing codes, persons seeking to erect, attach, or install signs, must obtain a building permit, or other similar permit, concurrently with seeking a sign permit or, for exempt signs, before erecting, attaching, or installing such signs B Encroachment Permit If a sign requires an encroachment permit under this chapter, then the terms and conditions of the encroachment permit may be incorporated into the sign permit." Page 7 of 20 Leis SECTION 11: A new section 15 -18 -6 2 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -6.2: ALTERNATIVE PLACE OR MANNER: If the Planning and Building Safety Director denies a permit for a sign that would be acceptable by changing the sign's place or manner, then the Director must inform the applicant of such alternatives Should the applicant accept the alternative place or manner then the Director will issue a permit in accordance with this chapter " SECTION 12 A new section 15 -18 -6 3 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -6.3: CRITERIA FOR PERMIT CONSIDERATION: The Planning and Building Safety Director's determination whether or not to issue a permit and, if issued, what conditions are placed in a permit, must be guided solely by the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter " SECTION 13 A new section 15- 18 -6.4 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -6.4: EXPEDITED REVIEW: Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1094 8(c), and any successor statute or regulation, the permits under this chapter are designated for expedited judicial review pursuant to the procedure set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure § 1094 8, or any successor statute or regulation " SECTION 14 A new section 15 -18 -7 5 is added to the ESMC to read as follows "15- 18 -7.5: REAL ESTATE SIGNS A. Real Estate Signs Real estate signs as defined in Civil Code § 713 Signs must comply with the following 1 Signs must be displayed on private real property and only with written consent of the owner, 2 One (1) sign may be placed on the real property to which it pertains in residential zones, three (3) signs may be placed on the real property to which they pertain in all other zones, 3. Signs cannot exceed six (6) square feet in residential zones or exceed the cumulative total of fifty (50) square feet for all other zones, 4 Before the City issues a certificate of occupancy, multifamily buildings Page 8 of 20 099 must install one permanent sign standard or monument that is for the sole purpose of unit owners advertising their units. The design for the sign standard and its location on the property must be approved by the Planning and Building Safety Director before its installation The one -side surface area of the sign cannot exceed a cumulative total of nine (9) square feet B Signs must be removed within five (5) day after the advertised property is sold, rented or leased C Temporary Real Estate Directional Signs Signs that identify and provide directional information to any residential property that is offered for sale, or for rent for the first time Signs must comply with the following. Signs must be located only along the most direct single route to the residential property along arterial streets, 2 Not more than one (1) sign is permitted at each intersection on private property and only with written consent of the owner, 3 Signs must be removed when the subject property is sold or, for temporary signs, when the event ends, 4 Signs cannot exceed nine (9) square feet in area; 5 Signs cannot exceed five (5) feet in height, 6 No Real Estate signs are allowed on public property D Relationship to applicable law: temporary real estate directional signs allowed under this section are in addition to those specifically allowed by state law." SECTION 15 ESMC § 15 -18 -8 is amended to read as follows "15 -18 -8: SIGNS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES: The following development standards apply to signs in nonresidential zones: A General Provisions All signs must be erected and maintained consistently with this Chapter B Freestanding Buildings Freestanding buildings are allowed wall, fin, marquee, canopy, awning, projecting, and roof signage up to five percent (5 %) of each building face Page 9 of 20 1 10 10 C Store Fronts Store front shops are allowed signage up to fifteen percent (15 %) of the face of each shop front, including any wall, fin, marquee, canopy, awning, projecting, and roof signs D Monument Or Ground Signs- Monument or ground signs up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of signage area per sign face, and up to and including a maximum height of six (6) feet shall be permitted by right Monument or ground signs that exceed six (6) feet in height up to and including a maximum height of twenty (20) feet are allowed with an Administrative Use Permit E Freestanding Or Pole Signs For lots with multiple uses or multiple users, the number of freestanding or pole signs are limited to a total of one for each street on which the lots included in the plan have frontage and provide for common usage of such signs Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of signage area per sign face and a maximum height of 25 feet shall be permitted. F. Site Signage On -site signage, including without limitation, building marker signs, directional signs, identification signs and information signs, used for either ingress or egress, identification of facilities or similar features must be submitted as part of a sign plan G Directional Signs Signs which provide directions to a business located on another property within the City, a maximum distance of five hundred feet (500) from the property on which the sign is located H Large Signs- Any sign over five hundred (500) square feet in area is subject to City Council approval Temporary Signs Except as otherwise provided, two (2) temporary signs not exceeding a cumulative total of six (6) square feet, are allowed at all times Except for political signs, additional temporary signs may be displayed upon the City issuing a temporary sign permit, which is subject to the following requirements Special Event Or Sale Signs. A sign advertising a special event or sale, up to a maximum size of one hundred (100) square feet for a specified maximum thirty (30) day period is allowed, which may be renewed up to a total of one hundred twenty (120) days Animal or human beings, live or simulated, designed or used to attract attention to the premises may be used only as a special event or sale sign, provided they are not located on public property or in the public right of way. Page 10 of 20 �0i 2 Construction Signs. Signs identifying those persons engaged in construction up to a maximum of thirty two (32) square feet per construction site shall be allowed for a maximum period of six (6) months The Planning and Building Safety Director may grant up to three (3) separate six (6) month extensions Construction signs must be removed not later than one (1) week after completion of construction 3 Announcement Signs. One temporary construction "announcement" or "Coming Soon" sign up to a maximum size of one hundred (100) square feet for a new development or business may be erected and maintained from the time a building permit is issued until final inspection, but in no case may an announcement sign be displayed for more than one year. J Setbacks- Any sign may be erected and maintained in a required setback, provided a five foot (5') minimum setback is maintained and the sign is not located in a required corner clearance or driveway visibility area. K Works Of Art Works of art, including decorative flags and murals, such as historical and community oriented murals, which are not for commercial purposes are permitted Such artworks may contain the name or identification of a commercial sponsor up to six (6) square feet in area or one percent (1 %) of the area of the artwork, whichever is less, and are subject to review by the Planning and Building Safety Director to determine if the extent of any commercial message in the mural is a minor component of the artwork The use of registered, copyrighted, or trademarked names, insignia or logos is permitted within the sponsor's portion of the artwork, but names, insignia, or logos larger than six (6) square feet or one percent (1 %) of the area of the artwork, whichever is less, may not include registration, copyright, or trademark symbols Works of art shall be permitted to exceed five hundred (500) square feet without City Council approval L Identification. One identification sign for each street frontage is allowed, provided the signs contain only the name and street address of the building upon which it is placed. The size of such signs must be counted as a portion of the maximum signs otherwise permitted on the property (e g , freestanding buildings, store fronts, and monument signs) M LED Signs LED Signs are allowed as follows 1 The LED sign must be located in a commercial or industrial zone at least one hundred fifty (150) feet from the boundary of a residential zone which is in direct line of site. LED signs may have up to two faces 2 Light emitting diodes comprising LED signs can only emit amber light Page I 1 of 20 X02 3 The changeable copy portion of the sign cannot exceed twenty -five percent (25 %) of the area of the total sign area 4 The LED sign may only be a part of the following signs- monument, ground, pole, or freestanding 5 The changeable copy portion of the sign cannot change more than once every sixty seconds 6 All LED signs must have ambient light monitors installed and must at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the LED sign based on ambient light conditions At no time may the LED sign be operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's recommended levels The changeable copy must be monochromatic It must utilize a dark background with only the message or image lit in an amber color 7. Only text, without graphical depictions, can be included with the changeable copy on LED signs 8 Permit applications for LED signs must include a copy of the manufacturer's operating manual, including any recommended standards for brightness and other display operations N Building Marker Signs: One (1) building marker sign is allowed per building. SECTION 16 ESMC § 15 -18 -9 is amended to read as follows "15 -18 -9: SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES: The following sign regulations shall apply to residential zones A Identification Signs One identification sign per lot is allowed, not to exceed twenty (20) square feet in area, provided the sign does not extend above or out from the front wall, and contains only the name and street address of the building upon which it is placed. (Ord 1290, 12 -15 -1998) B Nonresidential Uses, Unlighted Signs Nonresidential uses in the R -3 Zone shall be permitted one unlighted sign, not to exceed twelve (12) square feet in size, which pertains only to the sale, lease or hire of the particular building, property, or premises on which it is displayed Page 12 of 20 X03 C Wall Signs Permitted nonresidential uses in residential zones that are currently in compliance with this Code, except home occupation businesses, shall be permitted one wall sign, not to exceed six (6) square feet in size for the purpose of identifying the business located on the property. D Works Of Art Works of art, including decorative flags and murals, such as historical and community oriented murals, which are not for commercial purposes are permitted. Such artworks may contain the name or identification of a commercial sponsor up to six (6) square feet in area or one percent (1 %) of the area of the artwork, whichever is less, and shall be subject to review by the Planning and Building Safety Director to determine if the extent of any commercial message in the mural is a minor component of the artwork. The use of registered, copyrighted, or trademarked names, insignia or logos is permitted within the sponsor's portion of the artwork, but names, insignia, or logos larger than six (6) square feet or one percent (1 %) of the area of the artwork, whichever is less, may not include registration, copyright, or trademark symbols Works of art shall be permitted to exceed five hundred (500) square feet without City Council approval (Ord. 1290, 12 -15 -1998, amd Ord. 1315, 1 -18 -2000) E Temporary Signs Except as otherwise provided, two (2) temporary signs not exceeding a cumulative total of six (6) square feet, are allowed at all times Except for political signs, additional temporary signs may be displayed upon the City issuing a temporary sign permit, which is subject to the following requirements 1 Construction Signs Signs identifying those persons engaged in construction up to a maximum of thirty two (32) square feet per construction site shall be allowed for a maximum period of six (6) months. The Planning and Building Safety Director may grant up to three (3) separate six (6) month extensions 2. Announcement Signs One temporary construction announcement or Coming Soon sign up to a maximum size of six (6) square feet for a new development may be erected and maintained from the time a building permit is issued until final inspection, but in no case may an announcement sign be displayed for more than one year F Building Marker Signs: One (1) building marker sign is allowed per building SECTION 17: ESMC § 15 -18 -10 is amended to read as follows- "15-18-10: SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITTING: The following signs are exempt from obtaining a sign permit, but all signs must comply with the corner clearance and driveway visibility provisions of Chapter 2 of this Title Page 13 of 20 iO4 A Public Notice Or Warning Any public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable Federal, State, or local law, regulation, or ordinance, including Official notices used by any court, public body, official, public officer in the performance of a public duty, or person giving legal notice, and Directional, warning, or information signs of a public or semi - public nature, established and maintained by an official body B Inside Building: Any sign inside a building, not attached to a window or door, and not legible from a distance of more than three feet (Y) beyond the lot line of the lot or parcel on which such a sign is located C Traffic - Control Traffic - control signs on private property, (e g, stop, yield, and similar signs), the face of which meet California Department of Transportation or City public works standards and contain no commercial message. D Building Markers Building marker signs E Flags Official flags of the United States, the State of California, and other states of the nation, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, nationally or internationally recognized organizations, including corporations flags (which may not exceed 150 square feet in size), and "POW/MIA" flags F Lights: Strings of light bulbs used for traditional holiday decorations, during the appropriate holiday period, which do not contain commercial copy or are not used for commercial purposes O Political- Political signs are allowed in any zone subject to the following- 1 Such signs cannot exceed four (4) square feet in area 2 Such signs must be removed not later than forty eight (48) hours after the electron or ballot measure for which they are intended " SECTION 18 ESMC § 15 -18 -11 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: 15- 18 -11: PROHIBITED SIGNS: All signs not expressly permitted under this Chapter are prohibited Such signs include, but are not limited to• A Beacon signs, used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes Page 14 of 20 .L B Balloons or other inflated devices or signs used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes C. Billboards, D Flags and pennants, except those exempt under the previous section, E Signs which emit sounds (except ordering menu boards at drive - thrus), odor, or visible matter, such as smoke or steam F Strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except those exempt under the previous section G Trailer or portable signs H Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title, no outdoor advertising structure, outdoor advertising display, or billboard, regardless of size, which does not advertise the business conducted or services rendered or the goods produced Br seld upon the property upon which the sign is placed shall be placed within five hundred feet (500') of either side of a State or County freeway or highway in a manner which makes the sign thereon visible to persons or passengers upon any such thoroughfare I Signs which flash, rotate, pulsate, or otherwise move, such that they create a traffic hazard or are so located that any green, yellow or red light thereon will materially or practically tend to interfere with approaching drivers readily distinguishing them from a traffic signal or other traffic- control or warning device J Strobe lights used in signs (Ord 1290, 12 -15 -1998) SECTION 19 ESMC § 15 -18 -15 is amended in its entirety to read as follows "15- 18 -15: ABATEMENT OF SIGNS. Whenever the permittee, property owner, or person in possession or control of the property fails to comply with a director's order requiring compliance with this chapter, the city may abate any such sign in the following manner A Declaration of Nuisance The City Council may declare, by resolution, as public nuisances and abate all illegal signs within its Jurisdiction The resolution must describe the property upon which or in front of which the nuisance exists by stating the lot and block number according to the county assessor's map and street address, if known Any number of parcels of private property may be included in one resolution B Notice of Hearing Before the City Council adopts the resolution, the City Clerk Page 15 of 20 .L must mail not less than ten (10) days' written notice to all persons owmng the property described in the proposed resolution as determined by the last equalized assessment roll available on the date the notice is prepared. In addition, the notice must be sent to all known persons, if any, in possession or control of such property if their names are different from those appearing on the assessment roll, and to the permittee, if any The notice must state the date, time and place of the hearing and generally describe the purpose of the hearing and the nature of the illegal sign C Posting of Notice 1 After a resolution is adopted, the enforcement officer must cause notices to be conspicuously posted on or in front of the property on or in front of which the illegal sign exists 2. Notice must be substantially in the following form NOTICE TO REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN Take Notice that on the _ day of 20 the El Segundo City Council adopted a resolution declaring that an illegal sign is located on or in front of this property which constitutes a public nuisance The sign must be abated by being removed Failure to remove the sign will result in the City taking action to remove it The cost of such removal will be assessed upon the property from or in front of which the sign is removed and will constitute a lien upon the property until paid Refer to the resolution for further particulars A copy of this resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk All property owners having any objection to the proposed removal of the sign are notified to attend a meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo to be held on at am/pm at ( location_, when their objections will be heard and given due consideration Dated this _ day of 120 City Clerk City of El Segundo 3 This notice must be posted at least ten (10) days before the time for hearing objections by the City Council D Written Notice of Proposed Abatement 1 In addition to posting notice of the resolution and notice of the meeting when objections will be heard, the City Council must direct the City Clerk to marl written notice of the proposed abatement to the all persons owning the property described in the resolution The City Clerk must cause the Page 16 of 20 10 7 written notice to be mailed to each person on whom the described property is assessed in the last equalized assessment roll available on the date the City Council adopted its resolution 2 The City Clerk must confirm with the county assessor the names and addresses of all the persons owning the property described in the resolution The address of a property owner shown on the assessment roll is conclusively deemed to be the proper address for the purpose of mailing the notice If the county of Los Angeles poses any charges upon the city for the actual costs of furnishing the list, the city will reimburse the County and such costs shall be a part of the cost of abatement assessed against the property owner 3 The notices mailed by the City Clerk must be mailed at least ten (10) days before the time for hearing objections by the City Council The notices mailed by the clerk must be substantially in the form of notice set forth above E Hearing -- Continuances -- Objections -- Finality of Decision- -Order to Abate 1 At the time stated in the notices, the City Council will hear and consider all objections to the proposed removal of the sign It may continue the hearing from time to time By motion or resolution at the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council will allow or overrule any objections At that time, the city acquires jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work of removal 2 The City Council's decision is final If objections are not been made, or after the City Council has disposed of those made, the council will order the enforcement officer to abate the nuisance by having the sign removed The order must be made by motion or resolution F Entry Upon Private Property The enforcement officer or city contractor may enter private property to abate the nuisance G Removal by Owner -- Special Assessment and Lien for Costs Before the enforcement officer takes action, the property owner or person in possession or control of the property may remove the illegal sign at the owner's own cost and expense Notwithstanding such action, in any matter in which an order to abate was issued, the City Council may, by motion or resolution, further order that a special assessment and lien be limited to the costs incurred by the city in enforcing abatement upon the property, including investigation, boundary determination, measurement, clerical, legal and other related costs Page 17 of 20 iU$ H Cost of Abatement; Itemization 1 The enforcement officer will keep an account of the cost of abatement of an illegal sign Such officer must submit to the City Council, for confirmation, an itemized written report showing that cost 2 A copy of the report must be posted at least three (3) days before being submitted to the City Council, on or near the City Council chambers door, with notice of the time of submission 3 At the time fixed for receiving and considering the report, the City Council will hear it with any objections of the property owners liable to be assessed for the abatement The City Council may modify the report if it is deemed necessary. The City Council may then confirm the report by motion or resolution I Abatement by Contract The nuisance may, in the sole discretion of the City Council, be abated by performance on a contract awarded by the City Council on the basis of competitive bids let to the lowest responsible bidder. The contractor performing the contract must keep an itemized account and submit such itemized written report for each separate parcel of property required by this section J Special Assessment and Lien 1 The cost incurred by the city in enforcing abatement upon the parcel or parcels, including investigation, boundary determination, measurement, clerical, legal or other related costs, are a special assessment against that parcel, After the assessment is made and conformed, a lien attaches on the parcel upon recordation of the order confirming the assessment in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. In the event any real property to which a lien would attach was transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if the lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value was created and attaches thereon, before the date on which the first installment of the assessment would become delinquent, the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section will not attach to the real property and the costs of abatement and the costs of enforcing abatement, as confirmed, relating to the property will be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection 2 Upon confirmation of the report, a copy must be given to the County Assessor and Tax Collector, who will add the amount of the assessment to the next regular tax bill levied against the parcel for municipal purposes Page 18 of 20 .L 3 The city must file a certified copy of the report with the County Assessor, Tax Collector and County Auditor on or before August 10th of each calendar year The description of the parcels reported must be those used for the same parcels on the Los Angeles County Assessor's map books for the current year. 4 The city may request the County Auditor to enter each assessment on the county tax roll opposite the parcel of land 5 The city will further request the County Auditor to collect the amount of the assessment at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes. Any delinquencies in the amount due are subject to the same penalties and procedures of foreclosure provided for ordinary municipal taxes 6 The city acknowledges that the County Tax Collector may collect assessments without reference to the general taxes by issuing separate bills and receipts for the assessments It is further acknowledged that the lien of assessment has the priority of the taxes with which it is collected, and further, that all laws relating to levy, collection and enforcement of county taxes apply to these special assessments K Issuance of Receipts for Abatement Costs The enforcement officer may receive the amount due on the abatements costs and issue receipts at any time after the confirmation of the report and until ten (10) days before a copy is given to the Assessor and Tax Collector or, where a certified copy is filed with the County Auditor, until August 1 st following the confirmation of the report. L Refund of Assessments The City Council may order a refund of all or part of an assessment pursuant to this section if it finds that all or part of the assessment was erroneously levied An assessment, or part thereof, will not be refunded unless a claim is filed with the City Clerk on or before November 1st after the assessment has become due and payable The claim must be verified by the person who paid the assessment or by the person's guardian, conservator, executor or administrator " SECTION 20 Environmental Assessment The City Council determines that this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq , "CEQA ") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq , the "State CEQA Guidelines ") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing zoning code and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefore The proposed Ordinance is an action that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment, but rather will help reduce the impact of signs on the environment Accordingly, the proposed Ordinance constitutes Page 19 of 20 1 a Class 1, Class 4, Class 5, and Class 8 categorical exemption SECTION 21: Repeal of any provision of the ESMC herein 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 violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance SECTION 22 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 23 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 24 This Ordinance will become effective on the thirty -first (31st) day following its passage and adoption PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 2006 Kelly McDowell, Mayor ATTEST Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM MARK D HENSLEY, City Attorney Karl H Berger, Assistant City Attorney P \Planning and Building Safety \Protects \EA715\2006 -08 -15 Sign Ordinance EA715 doc Page 20 of 20 i�� EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. August 15, 2006 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION Consideration and possible action regarding approval of plans and specifications for the widening and Improvement of Sycamore Avenue between Sheldon Street and Penn Street within existing rights -of -way — Protect No PW 03 -15 — (estimated cost = $96,500) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION. Recommendation — (1) Approve plans and specifications, (2) Authorize staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION- Currently, the south side of Sycamore Avenue between Sheldon Street and Penn Street has no curb or sidewalk Improvements Residents of this block have requested that this area be Improved with curb and sidewalk This project will bring this 450 -foot segment of Sycamore Street up to City standards with the construction of concrete curbs, sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps and asphalt pavement within existing rights -of -way City staff has met with residents of this block to describe the project in detail All residents support the project This project Is funded through the FY 2005 -2006 Capital Improvement Program, Gas Tax Funds Plans and Specifications are available for review at the Public Works counter ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Location map FISCAL IMPACT- Operating Budget Amount Requested. Account Number. Project Phase Appropriation Required $96,50000 $96,50000 106- 400 - 8203 -8607 Adoption of plans and specifications No OSt RIGe IN ED B � i f P bl W k d 1-7 in o u is or s REVIEW DATE Je art, City Manager 112 �w W lm�� W W ...Aw. Y OF NGELES � W PINE W Ice dary S A < m IPIi C K P3 Z D mgEGT %Ccknow iy� LOS ANGELES INTERNAMONALAIRPORT Z o � P y EACACIAAVE �O # �I II y^ ESYCAMORE AVE /L�a/ /��DIa1 emmun �_IL1Y��J EONf AVE �"� ooaaooC�o C E PALMAVE py�jl� y[��q� E ElM AVE L,"`-yAE AVE ID Mw� ra T I ano ®� �e MOXCE THE OR - i 3 P >p 4 A y N 0 m CHEVRON USA REFINERY �A o [ 5 p z C 94 = P h T Z z j A Y c m m 111 °y CITY OF MANN, a i!J EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 15, 2006 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action to accept the project for the Refurbishment of the Driving Range at the Lakes Golf Course at El Segundo (400 south Sepulveda Boulevard) Project No PW 06 -03- (Final Contract Amount = $ 381,423 94) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION. Recommendation — (1) Approve Change Order No 1 in the amount of $12,663 94, (2) Accept the work as complete, (3) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office, and (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION. On March 21, 2006, the City Council awarded a contract to Belaire -West Landscape, Inc in the amount of $368,760 for the re- grading and renovation of the Driving Range at the Lakes Golf Course (Background and discussion continued on the next page ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. Change Order Summary Notice of Completion FISCAL IMPACT. Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Amount Requested, Account Number: Project Phase. Appropriation Required: $568,200.00 $381,423.94 503 -400- 5306 -8103 Accept the work as complete No ORIGINA D DATE, August 1, 2006 Steven Finton, Director of Public Works REVIEWED BY DATE A V Jeff �/ 8 yl� BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION (Continued) After start of construction, staff authorized several changes and upgrades to the projectwhich were not included in the contracted scope of work As described in the attached Change Order Summary, these additions totaled $12,663 94, for which Change Order No 1 is being requested All work has now been completed to the satisfaction of the City and staff recommends acceptance of the project I I "-; CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY REFURBISHMENT OF DRIVING RANGE AT LAKES GOLF COURSE Date- August 1, 2006 Item No. Description of Changes Amount 1 Removal of Additional Basin $2,60438 2 Grinding / Pulverize Site $16,36450 3 Installation of Additional Inlets and Rock Dust Areas $8,036.92 4 Credit for Deletion of Ripping Soil Amend Site and maintenance ($14,341 86) Total Change Orders $12,663.94 Original Contract Amount = $368,76000 Total Change Orders = $ 12,663 94 Final Contract Amount = $381,42394 Recording Requested by and When Recorded Mad To: City Clerk, City Hall 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Protect Name Refurbishment of the Driving Range at The Lakes Golf Course at El Segundo Protect No PW 06 -03 Notice is hereby given pursuant to State of California Civil Code Section 3093 et seq that 1 The undersigned is an officer of the owner of the interest stated below in the property hereinafter described 2 The full name of the owner is City of El Segundo 3 The full address of the owner is City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245 4 The nature of the interest of the owner is Public Facility 5 A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by the City Engineer on July 31, 2006 The work done was Refurbishment of the Driving Range 6 On August 15 2006, the City Council of the City of El Segundo accepted the work of this contract as being complete and directed the recording of this Notice of Completion in the Office of the County Recorder 7 The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was Belaire -West Landscape, Inc 8 The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows City Golf Course 9 The street address of said property is 400 South Sepulveda Boulevard Dated Steven Finton, City Engineer /Director of Public Works VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, say I am the City Engineer of the City El Segundo, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion, I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof, the same is true of my own knowledge I declare under penalty of perjury the foregoing Is true and correct Executed on , 2006 at El Segundo, California Steven Finton, City Engineer /Director of Public Works SPECIFICATIONS- PROJECTSTW 1 1 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. August 15, 2006 AGENDA REM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda Consideration and possible action regarding the authorization by the Police Department to purchase five additional Inter- operable portable radios and accessories, funding source to be the balance of the UASI 2004 grant (Fiscal Impact 20,600 00 in UASI Grant Funds) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1) Pursuant to the El Segundo Municipal Code sec 1 -7 -10, waive the bidding process based upon sole source vendor for the purchase of five portable radios and accessories from UASI FY2004 grant funds 2) Authorize the spending of up to $20,600 00 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this Item BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: In October, 2004, the City of El Segundo accepted UASI grant funds totaling approximately $613,950 of which $119,450 was allocated to the Police Dept A portion of these funds were designated to purchase inter- operable communications equipment A recent audit of un- expended UASI FY2004 funds revealed a balance of approx $21,500 These unexpended funds, which may only be used to purchase communications equipment, If unused, the funds will revert to the State of California If not utilized by August 31, 2006 Accordingly, rather than return the money to the State, staff recommends that the City purchase five additional portable radios for use In the Police Department The proposed radios are manufactured by Motorola and will be purchased through an existing "piggyback' arrangement provided for within a County Master Pricing Agreement The City has purchase radios through this agreement for the past three years ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. None FISCAL IMPACT. Operating Budget- $21,500.00 Amount Requested: $20,600.00 Account Number- 001 -400- 3255 -8104 Project Phase. Appropriation Required: X No ORIGIN BY: DATE. ck Wayt, Chi Police REVIEWE DATE: J wart, City Manager V 9 ilc� EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE* August 15, 2006 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Council Member Boulgarides AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action to establish a 90 -day ad hoc Aquatic Operations and Pool Usage Committee to identify issues and recommend potential solutions pertaining to aquatic operations, programming and facility maintenance at City aquatic facilities (Fiscal Impact None) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1) Establish a 90 -day ad hoc Aquatic Operations and Pool Usage Committee to identify and discuss aquatic operations, programming and maintenance issues at City aquatic facilities and to determine potential solutions, 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action as related to this item. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: Several issues have been raised by the public and come to the attention of both City staff and City Council pertaining to aquatic program operations and maintenance issues at City aquatic facilities These issues involve and affect the multiple community aquatics programs at these City facilities, as well as the hundreds of participants in these programs (Continued on next page marked "Background and Discussion ") ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS- None FISCAL IMPACT: NIA Operating Budget: Amount Requested. Account Number- Project Phase. None ORIGINATED BY: DATE: Jim Boukaarid Itv Council member Jeff)S)W6rt, City DATE: 0 /OC 10 Background and Discussion (cunt) I am requesting that the City Council appoint an ad hoc Aquatics Operations and Pool Usage Committee comprised of representatives from City Council, the Recreation and Parks Commission, City staff, and representatives of community group stakeholders who utilize City aquatic facilities It is anticipated that the ad hoc committee would discuss issues pertaining to aquatic programs, operations, policies and facility maintenance The purpose would be to identify both short and long term issues, with the intent to recommend potential solutions regarding programming, operations, and the maintenance provided at City aquatic facilities 2