2009 DEC 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. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
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 portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, 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 Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION CANCELLED — NO ITEMS OF
BUSINESS
(REGULAR MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED TO 7:00 P.M.)
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Next Resolution # 4636
Next Ordinance # 1439
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(a) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0-
potential case (no further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 0- matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): - 0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): - 0-
matters
SPECIAL MATTERS: - 0- matter
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AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
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 portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, 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 Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4636
Next Ordinance # 1439
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Monica Moreland, Hilltop Community Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Carl Jacobson
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PRESENTATIONS
a. Commendation on behalf of the sponsors, supporters and volunteers of the El
Segundo Community Christmas Dinner to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas
Day at the Joslyn Center at Recreation & Parks.
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 only.
Recommendation — Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding (Public Hearing) the proposed
exchange of FY 2010/11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds totaling approximately $77,871 with another CDBG participating city
within the Los Angeles Urban County. (Fiscal Impact: $77,871)
Recommendation — (1) Open public hearing and take testimony; (2) Close
public hearing and discuss item; (3) Authorize staff to proceed with identifying an
interested participating city to begin negotiations for the exchange of FY 2010/11
CDBG funds, establish an exchange rate, and return to the City Council with a
resolution authorizing the exchange of CDBG funds with another City; (4)
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts, as to form approved by the
City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Community Development
Commission, and with all sub - recipients receiving CDBG funds; (5) Alternatively,
discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the positions on the
Committees, Commissions and Boards ( "CCBs ") that will expire in the
year 2010 (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Direct staff to open the recruitment process for the
positions on the CCBs, as listed; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of
business.
3. Warrant Numbers 2574959 to 2575144 on Register No. 5 in the total
amount of $702,047.77 and Wire Transfers from 11120/09 through
12/03/09 in the total amount of $635,162.58.
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.' Regular City�Council Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2009.
Recommendation — Approval.
5. Consideration and possible action to approve a Fire Department Mutual
Apparatus and Equipment Loan Agreement between the cities of El
Segundo, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Approve and authorize the Fire Department Mutual
Apparatus and Equipment Loan Agreement; (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign
the Agreement; (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this
item.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a 2 -year approval to waive
fees for fifteen (15) City co- sponsored annual Special Events, in which
the City provides support services and/or facilities at no cost to the
organizing group (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendations — (1) Approve the fee waiver request for the total amount
of $45,100; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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7. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 1437, a Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance for the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Waive Second reading, and adopt Ordinance No.
1437; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible related action to this
item.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding the acceptance of the
installation of a storm drain and infiltration structure on Maple Avenue
near Nash Street — Project No. PW 09 -12. (Fiscal Impact: $20,410.00)
Recommendation — (1) Accept the work as complete; (2) Authorize the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office; (3)
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible related action to this item.
9. Consideration and possible action regarding authorizing the recording
of the Notice of Completion and authorizing the City Manager to accept
completion of work for 98 homes related to the City's Residential Sound
Insulation Program's Groups 32 (Project No. RSI 09 -09), 33 (RSI 09 -10),
34 (RSI 09 -04) and 35 (RSI 09 -08). (Final Contract Amounts:
$2,654,213.83)
Recommendation — (1) Authorize the City Clerk to file the City's Planning and
Building Safety Director's Notices of Completion in the County Recorder's
Office; (2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to close out Project Nos.
RSI 09 -09; RSI 09 -10, RSI 09 -04 and RSI 09 -08; (3) Alternatively discuss and
take other action related to this item.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS
10. Consideration and possible direction to Planning and Building Safety
staff to review and to prepare municipal code amendments to the
existing off - street parking and loading requirements in El Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15 -15. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — (1) Receive staff presentation; (2) Direct staff regarding
proceeding with further analysis and development of municipal code
amendments to ESMC Chapter 15 -15 regarding off - street parking and loading
requirements; (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this
item.
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11.Consideration and possible action to (1) place an initiative on the ballot
for the previously called April 13, 2010 municipal election to amend the
City's business license tax regulations to (i) increase the tax amount
annually based upon the ten -year average of the consumer price index
and (ii) reduce from a 50% credit to a 40% credit the amount that
businesses can reduce their annual business license tax based upon
the annual sales /use tax they generate for the City. (Fiscal Impact:
Projected approximate $680,000 for FY 2010 -11 and approximate
$250,000 to $300,000 additional per year increase to the City's business
license tax in subsequent fiscal years for which the City collects an
estimated $9,000,000 annually.)
Recommendation — (1) Adopt Resolution placing an initiative on the ballot
amending business license tax regulations; (2) Determine whether the
Council will appoint itself or members thereof to draft the arguments and
rebuttal arguments in favor of the tax measures; (3) Consider Adopting a
Resolution directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for the
two ballot initiatives; (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related
to this item.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann —
Council Member Fisher —
Council Member Jacobson —
Mayor Pro Tern Busch —
Mayor McDowell —
12. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution urging the State
Legislature to repeal the designation of Serpentine - a source of asbestos -
as the State's Rock (Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation — (1) Adopt the attached resolution; (2) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
13. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual request of Mr. S.
Claus for variances from the Municipal Code.
Recommendations — (1) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of
regulations in ESMC Section 15 -23 -4; (2) The use of air rights and waiver of the
Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA should be contacted); (3) Grant a
free business license for a
ESMC 8 -4 -11 B (Driveway
Grades). (5) Waiver of the
7 -2 -3); (6) Waiver of the
dealing with trespassing
Regulations (ESMC 6 -2 -1)
non - profit organization (ESMC 4 -1 -7); (4) Waiver of
Permits Required) and ESMC 8 -5 -11 (Parking on
Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESMC
Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 7 -6 -3) including 6 -5 -11
animals; (7) Waiver of the ordinance on Animal
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
MEMORIALS —
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et se q.) 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.
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REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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WHEREAS, The El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner was conceived by El Segundo
resident Bill Coffman in 1983; Bill solicited the help of local businesses, residents
and organizations to fund, cook and serve a traditional Christmas dinner that
brought people together to share the holiday spirit; and
WHEREAS, The El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner has become a hometown tradition
that has served the community for 26 years. The last 21 Christmas dinners have
been served at the Joslyn Center; and
WHEREAS, The Annual Christmas Dinner will be provided this season with the assistance of
the El Segundo Rotary and the generous donations of food and preparation by
the Hacienda Hotel, floral arrangements provided by Natural Simplicity and the
time and effort of a resident volunteer Linda Shepard along with a host of
friends; and
WHEREAS, The El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner will be held at 1:0o p.m. on
December 25th at the Recreation & Parks Department's Joslyn Center, for the
benefit of all those in the community who wish to participate in fellowship and
share in some Christmas cheer.
NOW, THEREFORE, on this 15th day of December, 2009, the Mayor and Members of the City
Council of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby commend and thank all sponsors,
supporters and volunteers, for their unselfish community service in keeping this hometown
holiday tradition alive in El Segundo.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Order of Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding (Public Hearing) the proposed exchange of
FY 2010/11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling
approximately $77,871 with another CDBG participating city within the Los Angeles
Urban County. (Fiscal Impact: $77,871).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Open public hearing and take testimony;
2. Close public hearing and discuss item;
3. Authorize staff to proceed with identifying an interested participating city to begin
negotiations for the exchange of FY 2010/11 CDBG funds, establish an exchange
rate, and return to the City Council with a resolution authorizing the exchange of
CDBG funds with another City; and /or,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts, as to form approved by the City
Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission, and
with all sub - recipients receiving CDBG funds; and/or,
5. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Budgeted: $86,523 Total CDBG FY 2010/11 ($8,652 CDBG Administration;
$77,871 CDBG Exchange)
Account Number(s): CDBG Fund - Program Administration 111 - 400 - 2779 -6206
ORIGINATED BY: Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager i�.L,
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, Director o la ing and Building Safety/
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manage /
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Each year, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are allocated to cities by the
Federal Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) and administered through the Los
Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC). Participating cities receive
funding based upon the total number of cities participating in the County's program, and a City's
commitment to provide housing, economic, social service, and community development
opportunities that principally benefit persons of low and moderate income levels.
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Since 1986, the City of El Segundo has annually participated in the Los Angeles Urban County's
CDBG Program. In order to continue its participation in the upcoming 2010 -2011 program year,
which begins on July 1, 2010, and ends on June 30, 2011, the City of El Segundo must prepare
and submit its proposed CDBG action plan and /or project descriptions to the Los Angeles
County Community Development Commission by February 1, 2010, for review and approval.
Pursuant to Federal requirements, notice of this public hearing was posted in public buildings
within the City. Federal requirements also mandate that as part of the hearing, the Council and
public be informed of the range of eligible housing and community development activities that
may be funded under the CDBG program. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Federal
eligibility guidelines, available at the City of El Segundo's Department of Planning and Building
Safety, during regular business hours.
Proposed CDBG Proiects and Budgets
The proposed 2010 -2011 CDBG allocation for the City of El Segundo is approximately $86,523.
This is a planning_ estimate only; the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission
(CDC) will not receive the final appropriation from HUD until Spring 2010. The City's final
CDBG allocation may be more or less than the planning estimate. Generally, however, the final
allocation is within 10% of the estimate provided. There will be little or no change in CDBG
funding levels from last year. Of the $86,523, 10% or $8,652 will used for the FY 2010/11
administration of the CDBG Program, leaving $77,871 for CDBG programming.
Proposed CDBG Action Plan for 2010 -2011
Participating cities within the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program are eligible to
exchange or "sell" CDBG monies among each other. Typically, cities that purchase CDBG
funds "buy" the CDBG funds using unrestricted General Funds. CDBG funds often sell at a
discount because of the regulatory burden assumed by the purchaser. The current rate that cities
acquire CDBG funds range from $0.50 to $0.60 per CDBG dollar. Thus, if El Segundo is
successful in exchanging FY 2010/2011 CDBG funds totaling $77,871, a potential yield of
$38,935 ($0.50 per dollar) to $46,723 ($0.60 per dollar) may be available in unrestricted General
Funds. In 2004 and 2006 the City of El Segundo completed an exchange of funds with the cities
of San Fernando and the County of Los Angeles, respectively.
In the past, the City of El Segundo used proceeds from the exchange of CDBG funds to support
three public service projects: Home Delivered Meals, Senior In -Home Care and Juvenile
Diversion. For FY 2009 -2010, the budget for the public service projects totaled $68,350 (Home
Delivered Meals - $28,800 [plus approximately $10,000 in donations], Senior In -Home Care -
$25,550 and Juvenile Diversion - $14,000). Exchanging CDBG funds will generate more than
half of the revenue necessary to support the continuation of the City's three public service
projects. Thus, an exchange of CDBG Funds is an effective revenue mechanism to supplement
the General Fund contribution. However, exchanging funds is contingent upon other
participating cities interested in transacting an exchange.
Alternatively, if the City cannot identify another CDBG participating city interested in
exchanging CDBG funds, it is recommended that CDBG funds support the continuation of the
installation of handicapped access concrete ramps throughout the City. With the recent success
of the CDBG- funded installation of the 68 handicapped - access concrete ramps project, and with
an additional 30 curbs remaining that require replacement, staff proposes allocating $77, 871 of
its FY 2010 -2011 CDBG funds towards this project should exchanging CDBG funds not be
feasible.
Thus, the proposed alternate FY 2010 -2011 CDBG projects and budgets are:
CDBG Project Source of Funds Total Budget
American with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
Handicapped Access $77,871 (CDBG) + $7,500 (prior year, unallocated CDBG Funds)=
Concrete Ramps $85,371
CDBG Program
Administration
(maximum 10 %) $2,163 (CDBG)* + $6,489 (CDBG) +$10,548 (GF)**=$19,200
*Part of City's FY 2009 -2010 Adopted Budget
* *Appropriation to be approved during City's 2010- 2011 budget cycle
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Committees, Commissions and Boards
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding the positions on the Committees, Commissions and
Boards ( "CCBs ") that will expire in the year 2010. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Direct staff to open the recruitment process for the positions on the CCBs, as listed;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
CCB Background Information and Listing of the year 2010 vacancies on Committees,
Commission and Boards
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budgeted: $ None
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s):
ORIGINATED BY: Mishia Jennings, Executive A istant L-3' V
REVIEWED BY:
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Government Code §54972, attached is the Local Appointment List of the positions
on Committee, Commissions and Boards that will expire in the year 2010, as well as background
information on all CCBs.
Application forms, the anticipated vacancies in the year 2010 and the background information
list are posted on the City's website at www.else ug ndo.org or may be obtained from the Council
Office at City Hall or, upon request, will be mailed to interested persons.
To apply to any CCB, potential candidates should contact City Hall at 310 -524 -2302, for an
application. The deadline for filing applications is 48 hours prior to the posted interview date.
Interviews of candidates are set by the City Council when a sufficient number of candidates have
applied to a position.
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LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
(COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS)
Positions to Open in Year 2010 Posted pursuant to Govt Code § 54972
TO APPLY, CONTACT CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION, 310 - 524 -2302
TERM EXPIRES /OPENINGS
MAY
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION: (4 Yr Term — No Term Limit - All Residents)
Colleen Glynn -Rich (re -apptd 6120106 to 3'd full 4 -yr term) 05/30/10
JUNE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE: (4 Yr Term — No Term Limit — 2 Residents /2 Business
Person /1 ESUSD)
Eric Alegria (apptd to partial two year term 7/15/08) 06/30/10
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: (3Yr Term — Max. 2 Term Limit - All Residents)
Kathleen Coonan (re -apptd 7/17/07 to 2"d full 3 -yr term) 06/30/10
John Morrill (apptd 7/17/07 to 1st full 3 -yr term) 06/30/10
PLANNING COMMISSION: (4 Yr Term — No Term Limitation) (All Residents)
Brenda Newman (apptd 3103109 to partial term) 06/30/10
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD:
(4 Yr Term — No Term Limit - All Residents)
Paula Rotolo (re -apptd 9116106 to 3'd full 4 -yr term) 06/30/10
OCTOBER
EL SEGUNDO COMMUNITY CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: (4 Yr Term — No Term Limit - All
Residents)
Brian Mitchell (re -apptd 9119106 to 2"d full 4 -yr term)
10/31/10
NOVEMBER
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE: (4 Yr Term — No Term Limit — 2
Business /3 Residents)
Crista Binder (apptd 9119106 to 1 sr 4 -yr term)
11/30/10
The ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL does not have term expirations, but from time
to time, due to resignations of members, candidates will be asked to apply.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
11/20/09 THROUGH 12/03/09
Date
11/20/2009
11/25/2009
11/25/2009
11/25/2009
11/27/2009
11/27/2009
11/27/2009
11/27/2009
12/2/2009
12/3/2009
12/3/2009
12/3/2009
11/20-12/03/09
Payee Amount
Description
La Salle
43,725.00
ABAG
Health Comp
3,583.13
Weekly claims
Employment Development
66,601.23
State Taxes
IRS
249,706.42
Federal Taxes
State of CA EFT
1,310.16
Child support payment
Nationwide EFT
33,251.35
457 payment
UB
4,720.53
PARS payment
Manufacturers & Traders
37,360.67
457 payment Vantagepoint
Lane Donovan Golf Ptr
21,921.97
Payroll Transfer
Employment Development
30,463.57
State Taxes
IRS
113,473.14
Federal Taxes
Health Comp
7,255.46
Weekly claims
Workers Comp Activity
21,789.95
SCRMA checks issued
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 12115/09
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE:
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by:
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DeputV City T asurer
635,162.58
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Date
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Information on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION CANCELLED — NO ITEMS OF BUSINESS
(REGULAR MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED TO 7:00 P.M.)
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move 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) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0-
potential case (no further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): - 0- matters
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CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): - 0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): - 0-
matters
SPECIAL MATTERS: - 0- matter
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DECEMBER 1, 2009
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor John Svendsen, First Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Bill Fisher
PRESENTATIONS
a. Council Member Brann presented a Proclamation to announce Candy Cane
Lane, December 12, 2009 through December 23, 2009.
b. Council Member Jacobson presented a Commendation for Maurice O'Brien as
RSVP of the Year.
C. Mayor McDowell presented a Proclamation to announce December 13, 2009 as
the 46th Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch
- Present
Council Member Brann
- 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.
Denise Dedesquali, Board Member for Work Investment Board (WIB), made a
presentation regarding WIB activities and programs, and the quarter summary.
Michael Mead, US TOW; addressed item number 13 on the Consent Agenda, spoke
regarding the award of the RFP for towing.
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Nancy Peters, Resident; introduced the new Relay for Life partner Amanda Manning,
and announced the planning the event for June 14, 2010.
Amanda Manning, American Cancer Society, spoke regarding the Relay for Life Event.
Jeremy Landcaster, Washington Plaza Homeowners Association; spoke regarding
parking permits for a limited area around his complex.
Liz Garnholtz, Resident; spoke regarding the discussion on consolidating the Fire
Department with the County of Los Angeles.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda
by title only.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Brann 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 (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. Consideration and possible action to waive the first reading and introduce a
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact:
None)
Greg Carpenter, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a presentation.
Toni Reina, Continental Development Corporation, spoke regarding their concerns with
the restrictions of the ordinance.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Busch to close
the pubic hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1437
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10 -2,
ENTITLED "WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING," IN ITS ENTIRETY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE § 65595(C).
Mayor McDowell introduced the ordinance.
Second reading and adoption scheduled for December 15, 2009.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
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.
2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2574720 to 2574958 on Register No. 4 in the total
amount of $1,350,950.82 and Wire Transfers from 11/05/09 through 11/19/09 in
the total amount of $2,195,721.65. Authorized staff to release. Ratified: Payroll
and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
3. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2009 and
Special City Council Meeting of November 12, 2009.
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Contract No.
4026 in the amount of $721,403, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to
Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Seismic Strengthening of the 3.1 Million
Gallon Water Reservoir located at 400 Lomita Street. Amend Contact No. 3742
with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional services for materials testing and special
inspection services ($17,541) and add a 10% contingency and authorize the
Public Works Director to use this contingency in the event that change orders are
necessary — Project No. PW 09 -13 (Fiscal Impact: $738,944.00)
5. Approved the request from the Young Americans Workshop Committee to allow
banners to be hung over Main Street at no cost. (Fiscal Impact: $178)
6. Adopted Resolution No. 4635 approving the El Segundo Sewer System
Management Plan. (SSMP) (Fiscal Impact: None)
7. Received and filed report without objecting to modify an existing Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and on -site consumption of
alcohol (Type 41 — On -Sale Beer and Wine) at an existing restaurant located at
720 Allied Way, Suite D, EA No. 851 and AUP No. 09 -09. Applicant: The
Veggie Grill (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
8. Approved the purchase of the Vermeer 1200LX brush chipper for the Parks
Maintenance Division. (Fiscal Impact: $33,824.15)
9. Authorized the City Manager to execute a renewal to the City's agreement with
TruGreen LandCare, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for landscape
maintenance services. (Fiscal Impact: $150,095)
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10. Approved the rental fee waver request for the amount of $3,850 from "El
Segundo Broadway in the Park" to host a week -long professional theater
performance in July 2010 at Recreation Parks' Softball Field.
11. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1436 to amend Title 4,
Chapter 11 regulating motion picture, radio, and television production within the
City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None)
12. Authorized the City Manager to execute standard Public Works Contract No.
4027 to General Lighting and Electric, Inc., in the amount of $11,910 for the
installation of new lighting poles and conduits at Joslyn Center (339 Sheldon
Street). Project No.: PW 09 -14. (Fiscal Impact: 13,000.00)
13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MCDOWELL.
14. Authorized the City Manager to execute standard Public Works Contract No.
4028, in the amount of $212,856.95, to the lowest responsible bidder, Silvia
Construction, Inc., for the rehabilitation of Mariposa Avenue from Sepulveda
Boulevard to Nash Street. Project No.: PW 09 -01, Federal Project No.: LAES681
(Fiscal Impact: $234,000.00)
15. Approved request from Big West Construction Corporation to substitute the door
supplier listed in their Bid related to Group 38 (26 homes) of the City's
Residential Sound Insulation Program. (Project No. RSI 09 -19)
16. Adopted Resolution No. 4634 opposing proposed Metropolitan Transportation
Authority plans to construct a rail transit operations and maintenance facility for
the Crenshaw Transit Corridor Project within the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal
Impact: None) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate
action to oppose the proposed project.
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
approve Consent Agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Mayor Pro Tern Busch Not -
Participating on item number 11 due to a possible conflict of interest regarding his
employer.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
13. Consideration and possible action on awarding RFP No. #09 -17 (Police Towing
and Storage Services) to Manhattan Beach Towing as the City's primary tow
contractor and authorize the City Council to execute a four -year agreement in a
form approved by the City Attorney with three one -year term extensions, for a
maximum total contract length of seven years. (Fiscal Impact: None.)
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to
authorize the City Manager to execute a four -year Contract No. 4029, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, to Manhattan Beach Towing as the City's primary tow
contractor, RFP No. #09 -17 (Police Towing and Storage Services), with three one -year
term extensions, for a maximum total contract length of seven years. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
17. Consideration and possible action to request a survey from the Consolidated Fire
Protection District of Los Angeles County to determine the feasibility of the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) providing
fire protection and related services to the City of El Segundo (City). The survey is
intended to be used as a tool to educate the City Council and City staff on the
operational and financial impacts on the City if the City were to elect to contract
with the District for fire protection and related services instead of maintaining its
own municipal fire department. (Fiscal Impact: $18,000 Refunded from
Economic Uncertainty Fund, Fire Station #2 Designation)
Kevin Smith, Fire Chief, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Fisher, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
authorize the City Manager to sign and forward a letter on behalf of the El Segundo City
Council to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors requesting a proposal from
the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County to provide fire protection
and related services to the City of El Segundo. Authorized the City Manager to execute
Agreement No. 4030, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Consolidated
Fire Protection District, to prepare a report relating to Fire Protection, Paramedic, and
Incidental Services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
18. Consideration and possible action to (1) place an initiative on the ballot for the
previously called April 13, 2010 municipal election to amend the City's utility user
tax ( "UUT ") regulations (El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") Chapter 3 -7) to
update the language in regulations with regard to maintaining the City's revenues
from the UUT tax based upon technological changes in communications
methods; and (2) place an initiative on the ballot for the previously called April 13,
2010 municipal election to amend the City's business license tax regulations to (i)
increase the tax amount annually based upon the ten -year average of
percentage increase in public safety costs incurred by cities in California (ESMC
Title 4), and (ii) reduce from a 50% credit to a 25% credit, over a three year
period, the amount that businesses can reduce their annual business license tax
based upon the annual sales /use tax they generate for the City. (Fiscal Impact:
Projected approximate 6% per year increase to the City's business license tax for
which the City collects an estimated $9,000,000 annually.)
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MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
adopt Resolution No. 4636 placing an initiative on the ballot amending utility user tax
regulations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to
adopt Resolution No. 4637 directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis
for Ballot Initiative M. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to
appointed Mayor McDowell to draft the argument and rebuttal argument in favor of the
tax measures and all five Council Members to sign the argument. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to adopt a
Resolution placing an initiative on the ballot amending business license tax regulations
using the Public Safety Index and directing Mayor Pro Tern Busch to draft the argument
and rebuttal arguments in favor of the tax measure. MOTION FAILED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: BUSCH, BRANN, FISHER NOES: MCDOWELL
AND JACOBSON 3/2
19. Consideration and possible direction to Planning and Building Safety staff to
review and to prepare municipal code amendments to the existing off - street
parking and loading requirements in El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC)
Chapter 15 -15. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Continued to December 15, 2009 meeting due to the length of the presentation.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS — CITY CLERK
20. Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the
January 5, 2010 City Council Meeting. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Busch to
approve cancellation of the January 5, 2010 City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann — Spoke regarding the signal at Mariposa and Douglas.
Council Member Fisher — NONE
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Council Member Jacobson — NONE
Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Expressed his disappointment regarding Council's action on
the Business License Tax initiative actions.
Mayor McDowell — Spoke regarding his decision on the Business License Tax initative.
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.
Jack Kenton, resident; spoke regarding stop signs being blocked by trees and trucks.
MEMORIALS — NONE
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:38 P.M.
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Fire Department Mutual Apparatus and
Equipment Loan Agreement between the cities of El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach,
and Manhattan Beach. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve and authorize the Fire Department Mutual Apparatus and Equipment Loan
Agreement;
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement; and
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Fire Department Mutual Apparatus and Equipment Loan Agreement
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: n/a
Additional Appropriation: n/a
Account Number(s): n/a
ORIGINATED BY: Kevin S. Smith, Fire Chief to
REVIEWED BY: Kevin S. Smith, Fire Chi
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APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The fire service is expected to deliver emergency response services 24 hours a day 365 days a
year. In order to accomplish this mission we maintain a constant state of readiness, in part by
maintaining a front line of emergency response apparatus. These are backed up by a second line
or reserve emergency response apparatus which are placed into front line service when other
apparatus is out of service or there is an extended emergency requiring the department to staff
up. At times, unexpected events occur that lead to a fire department not having enough
apparatus available to serve the needs of the community. Therefore, the South Bay Fire Chief's
Association has determined that there is a need to have an agreement between the fire
departments to loan apparatus and equipment to a department in need. The Operations Section
of the South Bay Fire Chiefs Association drafted an agreement that would meet such a need and
limit potential liabilities. The El Segundo Fire Department has participated in this apparatus and
equipment loan agreement since 2004. There have been multiple occasions where the El
Segundo Fire Department has been loaned fire apparatus from a neighboring agency in order to
enable us to maintain services in our city. The South Bay Fire Chiefs recommend adoption of
this new five year agreement.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT LOAN
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into on January 1, 2010 between the cities of El Segundo,
Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach (hereinafter individually "Party" and
collectively, the "Parties ") each of which is a municipal corporation and a general law or (in the
case of Redondo Beach) a charter City formed under the provisions of the Constitution of the State
of California.
RECITALS
A. Each of the Parties provides fire suppression services to its residents and maintains an
inventory of equipment for the purposes of doing so.
B. From time to time an agency may have essential apparatus and equipment which requires
repair or maintenance and thus have equipment temporarily unavailable for Deployment.
C. Other Parties ( "Lending Party ") may have equipment which is redundant or otherwise
unnecessary for immediate deployment in their own jurisdiction, which could, at the sole
discretion of such a party's fire chief, be made available for loan to a Party in need
( "Borrowing Party ").
D. The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate such a loan arrangement between Parties
hereto.
AGREEMENT
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 the
Agreement.
"Borrower" means a Party using or possessing apparatus and /or equipment from Lender.
"Lender" means a Party lending apparatus and /or equipment to a Borrower.
2. Loan of Equipment. With the consent of the Lender's fire chief any Party may lend to
any other Party fire suppression equipment pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and such other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with this Agreement as
the Lender's fire chief deems appropriate. In the event that the Lender experiences
emergency conditions necessitating return of loaned apparatus and /or equipment, both
parties will work to return the apparatus /equipment and to secure an acceptable
replacement for the Borrower from one of the other Parties.
3. Orientation/Trainin -g. If the Apparatus and /or equipment are the same as that used and
possessed by the Borrower, the Lender will provide an orientation of unique
characteristics to a trainer from the Borrower to enable safe operation of the loaned
apparatus or equipment. If the Borrower does not use the same type of apparatus or
equipment, the Borrower will supply a trainer to be trained in the safe use of the
equipment by the Lender's representative. In any case the Borrower's trainer is
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responsible and must ensure that Borrower's personnel are trained in the proper and safe
operation of the loaned apparatus or equipment.
4. Care and condition of Apparatus/Equipment. The Borrower must ensure at its
expense that the apparatus /equipment is routinely maintained and returned to the Lender
in the same or better condition that it was received in.
5. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is effective on the date signed by all parties for a
term of five (5) calendar years and may be mutually renewed by the Parties' fire chiefs
every five (5) years thereafter unless terminated pursuant to the terms of this agreement.
At each renewal and not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date of expiration, all
parties shall meet to discuss Agreement updates and necessary content modifications.
6. Termination. Any party may terminate its participation in the Agreement at any time
with twenty -four (24) hour written notice to all other Parties. Provided, however, that no
Party may terminate this Agreement while it is either a Borrower or Lender.
7. Indemnification.
A. Each Party releases every other Party to the Agreement from all liability to itself, its
officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively, "Party "), for any
claim, damage, or demands for personal injury, death, or property damage, arising
from or related to this Agreement. Each Party bears sole responsibility for any loss
with the following exception: any Borrower agrees to indemnify and hold the
Lender harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including,
without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of the
Borrower's use or possession of the apparatus or equipment. Should the Lender be
named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise,
whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of Borrower's use or possession
of Lender's apparatus or equipment, Borrower will defend Lender (at Lender's
request and with counsel satisfactory to Lender) and will indemnify Lender for any
judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
B. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of the agreement.
C. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained
by the Parties are not intended to, and will not, in any manner limit or qualify the
liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Parties pursuant to this
Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning
indemnification.
8. Insurance. Any Borrower must have liability insurance with an insurance company
admitted to do business in California with policy limits of not less than $2,000,000. The
Lender must be named as additional insured on said policy and be entitled to at least
thirty days advance written notice of the cancellation of said policy. The Borrower must
provide written proof of insurance before delivery of any equipment to be borrowed.
With the consent of the Lender, the Borrower may substitute self- insurance for the policy
requirements of this section.
9. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and
supersedes any other agreements, oral or written. No promises, other than those included
in this Agreement, shall be valid. This Agreement may be modified only by a written
agreement executed by all the Parties.
10. Assignment. The Parties understand that their status as public entities are primary
inducements for each to enter into this Agreement. For this reason, the Parties agree that
they will not assign or transfer any portion of or interest in the Agreement. Any attempt
to assign or transfer any portion of this Agreement will be void.
11. Notices. All notices required by this agreement must be in writing and given to the
Parties at the following addresses.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
El Segundo Fire Department
314 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
City Clerk
1400 Highland Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
Redondo Beach Fire Department
401 So. Broadway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Hermosa Beach Fire Department
540 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
12. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. Any action commenced arising from this Agreement shall be filed in
the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Municipal or Superior Court.
13. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by all Parties.
14. Preservation of Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be found invalid
or unenforceable, the decision shall affect only the provision interpreted, and all
remaining provisions shall remain enforceable provided that the remaining valid terms
advance the purposes of this Agreement.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral
or in writing, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein. Each Party to
this Agreement acknowledges that representations by any Party not embodied herein, and
any other agreements, statements or promises concerning the subject matter of this
Agreement, not contained in the Agreement are not valid and binding. Any modification
of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the Parties. Any
issue with respect to the interpretation or construction of this Agreement is to be resolved
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without resorting to the presumption that ambiguities should be construed against the
drafter.
16. Facsimile signatures. The Parties agree that agreements ancillary to this Agreement,
and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be
considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission.
Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an
original signature.
17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of
which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument
executed on the same date.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and year
first shown above.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding a 2 -year approval to waive fees for fifteen
(15) City co- sponsored annual Special Events, in which the City provides support
services and/or facilities at no cost to the organizing group.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Approve the fee waiver request for the total amount of $45,100.
(2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
ATTACHMENT #1: Annual Special Events Support Calendar
ATTACHMENT #2: Annual Special Events Support Matrix
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $45,100
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s):
ORIGINATED BY: Jeff Van Fossen, Acting Recreation Superintends
REVIEWED BY: Bob Cummings, Recreatio Parks Director
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Staff has identified fifteen (15) annual Special Events held within the City that the City has
provided support services and/or fee waivers for use of City facilities or fields. Each of the
events identified by Staff are annual events that have been graciously supported by the City
Council for many years.
The Annual Special Events Support Calendar (Attachment #1) shows a breakdown of these
events, the groups that host each event, and the time of year in which they are hosted.
The Annual Special Events Support Matrix (Attachment #2) shows a detailed breakdown of the
costs associated with each of these events.
Four (4) City Departments are routinely involved in the support of these events; Police, Fire,
Public Works, and Recreation & Parks. Police Department support is often in the form of
officers for crowd and traffic control. Fire Department support is often for Fire Marshall
approval. Public Works Department support ranges from administration of street banners and
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off. Recreation & Parks Department support ranges from administration and processing of the
Special Event Permits and coordination of the events with event organizers to the Parks Division
assistance with equipment delivery (tables, chairs, Showmobile, event signage, etc.), event set -up
and event breakdown. In addition, the Recreation & Parks Department facilitates the facility
and/or field rentals and the fee waiver requests associated with those requests, along with any
necessary City staffing needed for the events.
Many of these events have become a tradition in El Segundo over the past several years and they
have become a part of El Segundo's unique culture. Events such as these are part of what makes
the City of El Segundo a desirable community to live, work and play. Upon approval, Staff
would re- evaluate the list of "pre- approved" Special Events for the year 2012 and return to City
Council with an updated list of Special Events for fee waiver consideration.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO • RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
"El Segundo's Backyard"
ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS SUPPORT CALENDAR
AND FEE WAIVER REQUEST
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• Opening Day Parade
• Tasting Bee
• March
o Run for Education
o Arbor Day Celebration
• June
o Relay for Life
o Promotional Dance
July
o Soap Box Derby
• August
• Movie in the Park
• Main Street Car Show
• September
o Richmond Street Fair
o Pancake Breakfast
o Homecoming Parade
• December
• Holiday Parade
• Candy Cane Lane
• Senior Holiday Craft Fair
El Segundo Little League
El Segundo Girl Scout Neighborhood
El Segundo P.T.A.
Tree Musketeers
American Cancer Society
El Segundo Middle School
El Segundo Boy Scout Association
El Segundo Rotary
El Segundo Police Officer's Association
El Segundo Kiwanis Club
EI Segundo Police and Fire Associations
El Segundo High School
El Segundo Chamber of Commerce
Residents of E. Acacia Avenue
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 1437, a Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance for the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Waive Second reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1437; and /or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible related action to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 1437
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, Director Planning and Building SafetyCL
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
I. Background
On December 1, 2009, the City Council introduced and had first reading of Ordinance No. 1437.
If adopted, the Ordinance would amend ESMC Chapter 10 -2 entitled "Water Conservation In
Landscaping" in its entirety in accordance with Government Code § 65595(C). The Ordinance is
presented for second reading and adoption. If adopted without change, the regulations will
become effective in 30 days.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1437
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 10 -2, ENTITLED "WATER CONSERVATION IN
LANDSCAPING," IN ITS ENTIRETY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE § 65595(C).
The City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Chapter 10 -2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), entitled
"Water Conservation in Landscaping," is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"Chapter 2
WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
10 -2 -1:
PURPOSE
10 -2 -2:
DEFINITIONS
10 -2 -3:
APPLICATION OF POLICIES
10 -2 -4:
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
10 -2 -5:
LANDSCAPING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
10 -2 -6:
WATER FEATURES
10 -2 -7:
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
10 -2 -8:
MODEL HOME LANDSCAPING
10 -2 -9:
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
10 -2 -10:
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT
10 -2 -1: PURPOSE:
This Chapter is adopted in accordance with Government Code § 65595(c) for
the purpose of complying with California law and promoting water
conservation. This Chapter may be referred to as the "Water Conservation In
Landscaping Standards." The Water Conservation In Landscaping Standards
are intended to promote water conservation while allowing the maximum
possible flexibility in designing healthy, attractive, and cost effective water
efficient landscapes.
10 -2 -2: 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
chapter. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter have the meanings
stated in the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act (Government Code §§
65591, et seq.); regulations promulgating the Water Conservation in
Landscaping Act; this Code; and any successor statutes or regulations.
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BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: means a safety device used to
prevent pollution or contamination of the potable water supply due to
the reverse flow of water from the irrigation system.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: means the document that certifies
that the landscape design plan, irrigation scheduling parameters and
landscape project has been installed per the approved Landscape
Documentation Package. An irrigation audit report must also be
included to obtain the final certificate of completion for the project.
CERTIFIED IRRIGATION DESIGNER: means a person certified to
design irrigation systems by an accredited academic institution a
professional trade organization or other program such as the US
Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense irrigation designer
certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation
Designer program.
CHECK VALVE: or "anti -drain valve" means a valve located under a
sprinkler head, or other location in the irrigation system, to hold water
in the system to prevent drainage from sprinkler heads when the
sprinkler is off.
CLIMATE ZONE: Plant species as described in the Sunset Western
Climate Zone System for the City of El Segundo (Zone No. 24).
DESIGNER: A person qualified to practice landscape architecture
and /or irrigation design.
DRIP IRRIGATION: means any non -spray low volume irrigation
system utilizing emission devices with a flow rate measured in gallons
per hour. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to
apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT: means a project where the
site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic
ecosystem.
EMITTER: means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water
slowly from the system to the soil.
ETo: means Reference Evapotranspiration which is the approximation
of water loss expressed in inches per year from a field of 4 -to -7 -inch-
tall cool season grass that is not water stressed.
FLOW RATE: means the rate at which water flows through pipes,
valves and emission devices, measured in gallons per minute, gallons
per hour, or cubic feet per second.
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"Guidelines" or the "City of El Segundo Land Development Provisions
for Landscaping and the Guidelines for Implementation of Water
Efficient Landscape" means regulations separately adopted by City
Council resolution, and incorporated by reference into this chapter,
providing specific regulations for water conservation.
HARDSCAPES: means any durable material (pervious and non -
pervious).
HYDROZONE: means a portion of the landscaped area having plants
with similar water needs. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non -
irrigated.
INFILTRATION RATE: means the rate of water entry into the soil
expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (e.g., inches per hour).
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES: means species of plants not historically
found in California that spread outside cultivated areas and can
damage environmental or economic resources. Invasive species may
be regulated by county agricultural agencies as noxious species.
"Noxious weeds" means any weed designated by the Weed Control
Regulations in the Weed Control Act and identified on a Regional
District noxious weed control list. Lists of invasive plants are
maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA
invasive and noxious weeds database.
IRRIGATION AUDIT: means an in -depth evaluation of the performance
of an irrigation system conducted by a Certified Landscape Irrigation
Auditor. An irrigation audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection,
system tune -up, system test with distribution uniformity or emission
uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes overland flow, and
preparation of an irrigation schedule.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM: A complete connection of system components,
including the water distribution network and the necessary irrigation
equipment and downstream from the backf low prevention device.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: means a person who holds a license to
practice landscape architecture in the state of California Business and
Professions Code, Section 5615.
LANDSCAPE AREA: means all the planting areas, turf areas, and
water features in a landscape design plan subject to the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance calculation. The landscape area does not
include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways,
parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or
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non - pervious hardscapes, and other non - irrigated areas designated for
non - development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE: means the documents
required to be provided to the City for review and approval of
landscape design projects, as described in the Implementation
procedures of this Water Conservation In Landscaping Standards.
LANDSCAPE PROJECT: means total area of landscape in a project as
defined in "landscape area" for the purposes of this Chapter, meeting
requirements of this Water Efficient Chapter.
LATERAL LINE: means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water
to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.
LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR: means any entity, including a public
agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail
water service.
LOW VOLUME IRRIGATION: means the application of irrigation water
at low pressure through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low -
volume emitters such as drip, drip lines, and bubblers. Low volume
irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of
water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.
MODEL HOME: means a facility used exclusively for the promotion
and sale of homes similar to the model.
MULCH: means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw,
compost, or inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel, and
decomposed granite left loose and applied to the soil surface for the
beneficial purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds,
moderating soil temperature, and preventing soil erosion.
NEW CONSTRUCTION: means, for the purposes of this chapter, a
new building with a landscape or other new landscape such as a park,
playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
OVERSPRAY: means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond
the target area.
PERMIT: means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for
new construction or rehabilitated landscape.
PERVIOUS: means any surface or material that allows the passage of
water through the material and into the underlying soil.
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PLANTING AREA: The parcel area less building pad, driveway, patio,
deck, walkway and parking area. "Planting area" includes water bodies
(i.e., fountains, ponds, lakes) and natural areas.
PLANTING PLAN: A planting plan shall identify location, spacing,
numbers, container planting sizes of all plant materials including
common and botanical names.
PRECIPITATION RATE: means the rate of application of water
measured in inches per hour.
RAIN SENSOR: or "rain sensing shutoff device" means a component
which automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
RECYCLED WATER: "reclaimed water ", or "treated sewage effluent
water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for
non - potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This
water is not intended for human consumption.
REHABILITATED LANDSCAPE: Any landscaping project greater or
equal to 2,500 square feet that requires a permit, plan check, or design
review, and the planting area in which fifty percent (50 %) of existing
landscape materials are replaced or modified within any twelve (12)
month period. Examples include a change of plants or ground cover,
and grading modifications within any twelve (12) month period.
RUNOFF: means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape
to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area. For example,
runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate
(application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or when there is a slope.
SOIL TEXTURE: means the classification of soil based on its
percentage of sand, silt, and clay.
SPECIAL LANDSCAPE AREA: (SLA) means an area of the landscape
dedicated solely to edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water,
water features using recycled water and areas dedicated to active play
such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where turf provides a
playing surface.
SPRINKLER HEAD: means a device which delivers water through a
nozzle.
TURF: Means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual
bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and
tall fescue are cool grasses. (Minimize cool season turf).
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Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass,
Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are warm- season grass.
VALVE: means a device used to control the flow of water in the
irrigation system.
WATER BUDGET CALCULATION: means the Maximum annual
Applied Water Allowance calculated using this formula:
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) f0.7 x LA + 0.3 x SLAI
MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance (maximum
gallons per year available for the project).
Eto = Reference Evapotranspiration (33.0 inches per year
for the City of El Segundo).
0.7 = ET Adjustment Factor (as designated by the state of
California).
LA = Landscape Area (square feet, including SLA)
0.62 = Conversion Factor (inches to gallons)
SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet)
0.3 = The additional ET Adjustment Factor for the Special
Landscape Area
WATER FEATURE: means a design element where open water
performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include
ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and
swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area
of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the
landscape area. Constructed wetlands used for on -site wastewater
treatment or stormwater best management practices that are not
irrigated and used solely for water treatment or stormwater retention
are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water
budget calculation.
10 -2 -3: APPLICATION OF POLICIES:
A. Applicability. This chapter applies to new industrial,
commercial, office and institutional developments; to public and
private parks and other public recreational areas; to multi - family
(3 or more units) residential and planned unit development
common areas; to model home complexes; and to City road
medians and corridors.
B. Nonapplicability: This chapter is not applicable to:
1. Cemeteries.
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2. Registered historical sites.
3. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a
permanent irrigation system.
4. Mined -land reclamation projects that do not require a
permanent irrigation system.
5. Any project with a landscaped area less than two
thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, unless the
Director of Recreation and Parks determines that
substantial compliance with the purpose of this Chapter
requires that a landscape plan be submitted.
6. Any project or planting area that utilizes one hundred
percent (100 %) reclaimed water.
C. Exemptions. The City Manager, or designee, may authorize
exemptions to any of the design and improvement standards in
this Chapter. Such exemptions may be granted if the City
Manager, or designee, finds that the proposed design or
improvement is in substantial compliance with the purpose and
intent of this Chapter.
10 -2 -4: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must submit the following:
A. A Landscape Documentation Package for review and approval.
B. The Landscape Documentation Package must include a
certification by an appropriately licensed professional stating
that the landscape design and water use calculations were
prepared by or under the supervision of the licensed
professional and are certified to comply with the Water
Conservation in Landscaping Act.
C. The Landscape Documentation Package must be prepared in
accordance with the Guidelines and this chapter. Such plans
must be submitted and approved before the City issues building
permits to comply with this Chapter.
D. Landscaping must be designed to be irrigated at not more than
0.7 of the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and cannot
exceed the MAWA.
E. Before the City issues a building permit, a landscape plan
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application must be submitted and reviewed in accordance with
this Chapter. Applications for landscape plan approval must be
filed by the owner of the affected property or his agent, or by a
public entity to which the provisions of the Chapter apply, on
forms furnished by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
F. No landscape plan application can be approved unless the
Director of Planning and Building Safety finds that the plan
compliments the design of the project, is consistent with the
provisions of this Chapter; compatible with adjacent existing or
future public landscaped areas, and with the elevations and
appearances with existing structures located upon lots within
the immediate vicinity of the lot which is the subject of such
application.
10 -2 -5: LANDSCAPING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
A. Landscape Documentation Plan: Each landscape plan must
include the following elements including, without limitation, the
following:
1. Landscaping Design Plan: The planting plan must
identify location, spacing, numbers, container sizes of all
plant materials including common and botanical names,
drawn on project base sheets in a clear and legible
fashion in accordance with the policies established to
implement the provisions of this Chapter.
2. Where possible, landscaping should be installed in the
fall, in order to establish plant materials when they will
benefit most from winter rains.
3. Selection of water conserving plants and turf species for
the El Segundo Climate Zone (based on the Sunset
Western Climate Zone System which takes into account
temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain, latitude, and
varying degrees of continental and marine influence on
local climate).
4. Recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e.,
mature plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize
damage to property or infrastructure (e.g., buildings
sidewalks, and power lines).
5. Selection of plants based on disease and pest
resistance.
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6. Lawns are limited to not more than 25% of the landscape
area, and may not be used in areas less than 5 feet wide.
7. Turf is discouraged on slopes greater than 25% where
the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable
hardscape and where 25% means 1 foot of vertical
elevation change for every 4 feet of horizontal length
(rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent).
8. Turf or grass must be a water - conserving species;
9. The planting of high water use plants is limited to non -turf
landscape area. The remaining landscape must be
planted with low and moderate water use plant materials;
10. Plants having similar water requirements should be
grouped together in distinct hydrozones.
11. Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to
maximize summer shade and winter solar gain.
B. Irrigation System Design Criteria: The irrigation plan must
identify all components of the irrigation system drawn on project
base sheets in a clear and legible fashion in accordance with
the policies established to implement the provisions of this
Chapter. The following Design Irrigation Elements must be
included:
1. Irrigation systems must utilize recycled water if such lines
are readily available adjacent to the site.
2. Irrigation system must identify potable or recycled water
supply sources for meter.
3. A dedicated water meter is required on all landscapes
over 5,000 square feet.
4. All irrigation systems must be designed to avoid runoff,
overspray, low -head drainage, and other similar
conditions where water flows off -site or on to paved
areas.
5. Spray irrigation shall be separated from paved surfaces
by landscape treatment that is not spray irrigated.
6. Spray irrigation shall not be used in medians and other
narrow planting areas (five feet or less). Narrow areas
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less than eight feet wide must be irrigated with
subsurface or low volume irrigation.
7. Plants that require different amounts of water or plants
that are located in separate hydrozones must be irrigated
by a separate irrigation circuit.
8. Irrigation equipment should include a time controller that
includes multiple programming capability, rain sensing
devices, anti drain check valves, pressure regulation
where PSI exceeds 80, and matched precipitation spray
heads on each spray irrigation valve.
9. Weather -based or other sensor based self- adjusting
irrigation controllers must be provided.
10. Rain sensors must be installed for each irrigation
controller.
11. Automatic sprinkler timer must be programmed to water
in the early morning or late hours during the day.
12. Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves
from shrubs, groundcovers and turf.
13. The estimated water use calculations for the project must
be identified. The water use calculations must be certified
by the landscape professional that it meets the Water
Conservation in Landscaping Act requirements and bear
the signature of the landscape professional as required
by Business and Professions Code § 5615.
C. The following Soil management report or specifications must be
included:
1. Soil conditioning notes should be included. The soil notes
may include a description of: soil texture, water holding
capacity, infiltration rate, PH, total soluble salts, sodium,
percentage of organic material, and implementation of
recommended amendments to the soil. The
recommended amendments for the soil must be
appropriate for the plants selected.
2. A minimum two (2) inch layer of mulch must be applied
on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in
turf areas, creeping or rooting ground covers, or direct
seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.
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One and one -half inches of mulch is acceptable for areas
of ground cover planted from flats.
3. Stabilizing mulching products must be used on slopes.
4. A grading design plan must be included if significant
changes are proposed for the project. The grading plan
must be prepared to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and
water waste. The grading plan must show storm water
retention improvements, if applicable. The grading and
drainage patterns must show that the landscape irrigation
and normal rainfall remains within the property and does
not drain to non - permeable hardscape surface finishes.
The grading plan must be certified stating that the project
complies with the chapter for the efficient use of water in
the grading design plan and must bear the signature of a
licensed professional as authorized by State law.
10 -2 -6: WATER FEATURES:
Decorative water features such as pools, ponds, and waterfalls used in
landscaped areas must incorporate recycling of water, and must use recycled
water where it is feasible, cost effective, and meets health standards.
10 -2 -7: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
The property owner must permanently and continuously maintain landscaping
and irrigation in a neat, clean and healthy condition, including removal of litter,
proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeds, fertilizing, and watering; and
replacement of diseased and /or dead plants and malfunctioning or missing
irrigation system components.
The water purveyor will monitor the annual water use at each project site and
may require that corrections be made if water consumption substantially
exceeds the average yearly water use for landscaping areas.
10 -2 -8: MODEL HOME LANDSCAPING:
For each subdivision with model homes, the developer must submit a
landscape plan and install landscaping for each model home,
incorporating the policies of this Chapter and including:
A. Signs identifying elements of the water - conserving landscape
and irrigation system design placed around the model.
B. Literature describing water conserving landscapes to be
available to individuals touring the model.
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10 -2 -9: VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE:
A. Landscape Certificate of Completion. Upon completion of the
installation of the landscaping, the landscape architect, irrigation
designer, contractor, or owner must certify that the landscape
complies with all policies of this Chapter. A Certificate of
Completion must be obtained from the City. City staff must
verify through the inspection process that all equipment,
sprinklers and plant species installed conform to the approved
Landscape Documentation Package plans for the project.
Certification must be accomplished by completion of a
landscape certificate on a form approved by the Planning and
Building Safety Director. Additionally, a certified landscape
auditor must perform a landscape irrigation audit to obtain final
certificate of occupancy. The landscape irrigation audit and
landscape certificate for the landscape and irrigation system
must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official before
final certificate of occupancy is issued. Failure to submit a
complete and accurate landscape certificate will delay final
approval of the project and /or discontinue water service.
B. The following items must be submitted for review to request a
Certificate of Compliance:
Certificate of plant installation.
2. Final soils information.
3. Irrigation scheduling parameters.
4. Irrigation Audit Report.
5. Maintenance schedules.
C. The verification of compliance of the landscape installation with
approved plans must be obtained through the certificate of
completion in conjunction with a Certificate of Occupancy.
D. The certificate of completion must be accompanied by an
irrigation audit that contains the following:
Operation pressure of the irrigation system.
2. Distribution uniformity of overhead irrigation.
3. Precipitation rate of overhead irrigation
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4. Report of any overspray or broken irrigation equipment
E. Irrigation schedule including:
1. Plant establishment irrigation schedule.
2. Regular irrigation schedule by month including: plant
type, root depth, soil type, slope factor, shade factor,
irrigation interval (days per week), irrigation day, gallons
per minute for each valve, precipitation rate, distribution
uniformity and monthly estimated water use calculations.
F. An irrigation maintenance schedule timeline must be attached to
the certificate of completion that includes:
1. Routine inspections, adjustment and repairs to the
irrigation system, aerating and dethatching turf areas,
replenishing mulch, fertilizing, pruning and weeding.
2. A final inspection must be performed by City staff to
verify compliance. The final building permit approval will
not be complete until the landscape inspection is
approved.
3. A certified landscape auditor must perform a landscape
irrigation audit to obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
4. Irrigation of all landscaped areas must be conducted in a
manner conforming to the rules and requirements, and
will be subject to penalties and incentives for water
conservation and water waste prevention as determined
and implemented by the local water purveyor and the
City.
10 -2 -10: PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
A. It is unlawful for any person to violate, to cause, or to maintain a
violation of this Chapter.
B. It is unlawful to any person to remove or cause removal of
water - conserving irrigation valves or equipment contrary to the
provisions of this Chapter."
SECTION 2: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT EXEMPTION.
This ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality
Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA ") and CEQA
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regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it
establishes rules and procedures to permit operation of existing facilities; minor
temporary use of land; ensure maintenance, restoration and protection of the
environment; and regulate normal operations of facilities for public gatherings.
This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review
under Cal. Code Regs. Title 14, §§ 15301, 15304(e), 15308, and 15323.
SECTION 3: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. The City Manager, or designee, is
directed to provide public notification regarding the regulations set forth in this
ordinance through any reasonable means including, without limitation,
newspaper publications, flyers contained within the City's utility bills, and
advertising on the City's cable channel.
SECTION 4: SAVINGS CLAUSE. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC or any
other regulation by this Ordinance does 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 5: SEVERABILITY. 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 6: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this the entire
Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, any repeal of the ESMC or other regulation by this Ordinance will be
rendered void and cause such ESMC provision or other regulation to remain in
full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk must certify as to the adoption of this ordinance and
shall cause the summary thereof to be published within fifteen calendar (15) days
of the adoption and post a certified copy of this ordinance, including the vote for
and against the same, in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with
Government Code § 36993, for the City of El Segundo.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2009.
ATTEST:
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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Kelly McDowell, Mayor
Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding the acceptance of the installation of a storm
drain and infiltration structure on Maple Avenue near Nash Street — Project No. PW 09-
12 (Fiscal Impact: $20,410.00)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Recommendation — (1) Accept the work as complete; (2) Authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office; and (3) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Notice of Completion
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budgeted: $40,000.00
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): 301 - 400 - 8203 -8959
ORIGINATED BY: Dan Garcia, Assistant City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Dana Greenwood, Public Wq1�s Director `
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On October 20, 2009 City Council awarded Guerrero Backhoe Service, Inc. a contract for
$20,410.00 to install a storm drain and infiltration structure on Maple Avenue near Nash Street.
On December 7, 2009, staff inspected the completed project and recommends accepting the
project as complete. A notice of completion will be filed with the Los Angeles County
Recorder's Office if the City Council concurs.
Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Name: Maple at Nash Storm Drain Installation
Project No.: PW 09 -12
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 Street
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by the
City Engineer on December 7, 2009. The work done was: Maple at Nash Storm Drain
Installation.
6. On December 15, 2009, 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: Guerrero Backhoe Service, 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: Public
Street.
9. The street address of said property is: north side of Maple Avenue just 120 feet west of
the beginning of curve (BC).
Dated:
Dana Greenwood
Public Works Director
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the Public Works Director 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 , 2009 at El Segundo, California.
Dana Greenwood
Public Works Director
Notice of Completions \PW 08 -17
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding authorizing the recording of the Notice of
Completion and authorizing the City Manager to accept completion of work for 98 homes related
to the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program's Groups 32 (Project No. RSI 09 -09), 33 (RSI
09 -10), 34 (RSI 09 -04) and 35 (RSI 09 -08).
(Final Contract Amounts: $2,654,213.83)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize the City Clerk to file the City's Planning and Building Safety Director's Notices of
Completion in the County Recorder's Office;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to close out Project Nos. RSI 09 -09; RSI 09 -10,
RSI 09 -04 and RSI 09 -08 and /or
3. Alternatively discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Lists of homes included in Groups 32, 33, 34 and 35
Planning and Building Safety Director's Notices of Completion
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amounts Budgeted: $2,982,154
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 116 - 400 - 0000 -8960
ORIGINATED BY: James S. O'Neill, Program Manager A
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, Director of and Building Safety
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
These projects are part of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program financed by
federal grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the settlement agreement
with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
The RSI Program offers modifications to owners of qualifying residential property in the City of
El Segundo that reduce interior sound levels of noise generated by air traffic from neighboring
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
At its meeting on May 20, 2009 the City Council awarded construction contracts to Professional
Building Contractors, Inc. (PBC) for construction for 46 home, comprised of Groups 34 (23
Homes) and 35 (23 Homes).
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At its meeting on June 2, 2009 the City Council awarded c additional contracts homestcomprised Professional
Building Contractors, Inc. (PBC) for construction for an
Groups 32 (24 Homes) and 33 (28 Homes).
The work has now been completed and the final contract amounts are as follows:
$788,934.09 for Group 32
$572,139.74 for Group 33
$668,759.00 for Group 34
$624,381.00 for Group 35
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Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Name: Residential Sound Insulation Program — Group 32
Project No.: RSI 09 -09
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 interest stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The project owner's name is: City of El Segundo
3. The full addresses of the project are: attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
4. The nature of the interest of the owner is:
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by City representatives
on: see attached Exhibit A
6. The work done was: Residential Sound Insulation Program Improvements
7. On December 15, 2009, 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.
8. The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was: Professional Building Contractrors, Inc.
9. 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: Private Residence(s) listed in Exhibit A
10. The street address of said properties are: set forth in Exhibit A
Dated:
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the Director of Planning and Building Safety 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 at El Segundo, California.
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
Notice of Completion
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Exhibit A
City of El Segundo
Residential Sound Insulation Program
RSI
Project
Number
Address LL
32.01
509 East Walnut Avenue
32.02
511 East Walnut Avenue
32.03 1513
East Walnut Avenue
32.04 18
12 McCarthy Ct.
32.06 110
17 E. Acacia Ave.
32.07 13
10 W. Oak Ave.
32.08 1854
Hillcrest Street
32.09 1123
W. Sycamore
32.10
1516 W. Acacia Ave.
32.11
851 Hillcrest Street
32.12
920 Dune Street
32.13
901 Loma Vista
32.14
705 Redwood Ave.
32.15
624 W. Walnut Ave.
32.16
732 W. Acacia
32.17
732 Hillcrest
32.18
711 W. Sycamore Ave
32.19
733 Hillcrest St.
32.20
537 W. Maple Ave.
32.21
130 E. Maple Ave.
32.22
741 Hillcrest St.
32.23
859 Virginia St.
32.24
431 West Oak Avenue
32.25
431 West Oak Avenue
Group 32
Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Name: Residential Sound Insulation Program - Group 33
Project No.: RSI 09 -10
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 interest stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The project owner's name is: City of El Segundo
3. The full addresses of the project are: attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
4. The nature of the interest of the owner is:
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by City representatives
on: see attached Exhibit A
6. The work done was: Residential Sound Insulation Program Improvements
7. On December 15, 2009, 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.
8. The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was: Professional Building Contractrors, Inc.
9. 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: Private Residence(s) listed in Exhibit A
10. The street address of said properties are: set forth in Exhibit A
Dated:
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the Director of Planning and Building Safety 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
Notice of Completion
at El Segundo, California.
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
Exhibit A
City of El Segundo
Residential Sound Insulation Program
RSI
Project
Number
Address
33.01
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #1
33.02
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #2
33.03
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #3
33.04
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #4
33.05
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #5
33.06
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #6
33.07
640 W. Imperial Avenue, #7
33.08 1640
W. Imperial Avenue, #8
33.09 1337
East Walnut Avenue
33.1
1337 1/2 East Walnut Avenue
33.11
1770 W. Imperial Ave., # 17
33.12
1770 W. Imperial Ave., # 38
33.13
1935 Main St., #101
33.14
935 Main St., #102
33.15
935 Main St., #103
33.16
935 Main St., #104
33.17
935 Main St., #105
33.18
935 Main St., #106
33.19
935 Main St., #201
33.20
935 Main St., #202
33.21
935 Main St., #203
33.22
935 Main St., #204
33.23
1935 Main St., #205
33.24
935 Main 5t., 42-00
33.25
935 Main St., #302
33.26
935 Main St., #303
33.27
935 Main St., #305
33.28
935 Main St., #306
Group 33
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Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Name: Residential Sound Insulation Program — Group 34
Project No.: RSI 09 -04
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 interest stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The project owner's name is: City of El Segundo
3. The full addresses of the project are: attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
4. The nature of the interest of the owner is:
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by City representatives
on: see attached Exhibit A
6. The work done was: Residential Sound Insulation Program Improvements
7. On December 15, 2009, 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.
8. The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was: Professional Building Contractrors, Inc.
9. 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: Private Residence(s) listed in Exhibit A
10. The street address of said properties are: set forth in Exhibit A
Dated:
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the Director of Planning and Building Safety 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 at El Segundo, California.
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
Notice of Completion
Exhibit A
City of El Segundo
Residential Sound Insulation Program
RSI
Project
Number
Address
34.01
201 E. Walnut Avenue, Front
34.02
201 E. Walnut Avenue, Back
34.03
1204 E. Walnut Ave.
34.04
930 Cypress St.
34.05
521 E. Walnut Ave.
34.06
861 Maryland St.
34.07
532 W. Sycamore Ave.
34.08 1860
Bungalow Dr.
34.09 1917
E. Walnut Ave.
34.10
1503 E. Maple Ave.
34.11
1821 McCarthy Ct.
34.12
1635 W. Oak Ave.
34.13
1803 Eucalyptus Dr.
34.14
1852 Sheldon Street
34.15
854 Sheldon Street
34.16
922 Main Street, #1
34.17
922 Main Street, #2
34.18
922 Main Street, #3
34.19
922 Main Street, #4
34.2
922 Main Street, #5
34.21
1922 Main Street, #6
34.22
922 Main Street, #7
34.23
1922 Main Street, #8
Group 34
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Recording Requested by
and When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk, City Hall
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Name: Residential Sound Insulation Program — Group 35
Project No.: RSI 09 -08
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 interest stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The project owner's name is: City of El Segundo
3. The full addresses of the project are: attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
4. The nature of the interest of the owner is:
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was field reviewed by City representatives
on: see attached Exhibit A
6. The work done was: Residential Sound Insulation Program Improvements
7. On December 15, 2009, 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.
8. The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement was: Professional Building Contractrors, Inc.
9. 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: Private Residence(s) listed in Exhibit A
10. The street address of said properties are: set forth in Exhibit A
Dated:
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the Director of Planning and Building Safety 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 at El Segundo, California.
Greg Carpenter
Planning and Building Safety Director
Notice of Completion 0 V 4—
Exhibit A
City of El Segundo
Residential Sound Insulation Program
RSI
Project
Number
Address
35.01
1128 E. Acacia Ave., Front
35.02
1128 E. Acacia Ave., Back
35.03
803 Hillcrest St.
35.04
701 W. Sycamore Ave.
35.05 11133
E. Acacia Ave.
35.06 1506
W. Sycamore
35.07 11127
E. Acacia Ave.
35.08 18
10 Loma Vista St.
35.11 1520
W. Sycamore Ave.
35.12
1517 E. Walnut Ave.
35.13
1739 Virginia Street
35.14
1739 1/2 Virginia Street
35.15
1909 McCarthy Ct.
35.16
658 W. Sycamore Ave.
35.17
207 W. Sycamore Ave.
35.18
939 McCarthy Ct.
35.19
770 W. Imperial Ave., # 84
35.20
836 Main St. #1
35.21
836 Main St. #2
35.22
836 Main St. #3
35.23
836 Main St. #4
35.24
836 Main St. #5
35.25
1836 Main St. #6
Group 35
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible direction to Planning and Building Safety staff to review and to
prepare municipal code amendments to the existing off - street parking and loading requirements
in El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15 -15. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff presentation;
2. Direct staff regarding proceeding with further analysis and development of municipal
code amendments to ESMC Chapter 15 -15 regarding off - street parking and loading
requirements; and /or
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. City Council staff report dated April 3, 2007
2. Planning Commission Powerpoint presentation, dated November 12, 2009
3. Summary information on parking and loading standards research
4. El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -15 "Off- Street Parking and Loading
Spaces"
5. Zoning Code Interpretations Pertaining To Off - Street Parking and Loading
Requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager �� QQ��..,,,
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, Planning Building Safety Director)t
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
I. Background
The City's existing off - street parking and loading requirements have not been comprehensively
updated since the late 1990's. More recently, in 2006, the City Council approved a code text
amendment to address the use of vehicle lifts on residential properties in the Single - Family
Residential (R -1) and Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zones. However, a comprehensive update
to these regulations is needed: 1) to ensure the orderly development of property in the City; 2) to
provide adequate design and quantity of parking and loading facilities; 3) to facilitate well
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designed development projects; and 4) to reflect the changing physical design needs and legal
requirements.
In April 2007, in response to a staff request, the City Council directed staff to initiate research
for the purpose of comprehensively updating the City's parking and loading regulations (see
Attachment 1). The specific direction included: a) incorporating code interpretations of the
parking requirements into the municipal code where appropriate; b) permitting alternative design
options and flexibility for commercial and industrial parking design; c) reducing excessive
loading requirements for large -scale commercial projects such as Plaza El Segundo and
Corporate Campus; d) incorporating certain uses and standards that are not addressed in the
City's regulations; and e) revising residential parking dimensions and design to improve its
functionality and to eliminate inadequate parking access. The project was subsequently put on
hold because of a high level of development activity throughout 2007 and 2008.
In September 2009, staff resumed the project and incorporated the update of the City's parking
and loading regulations in the 2009 -2010 Planning and Building Safety Work Program. As part
of its efforts to date, staff surveyed the regulations of other cities and solicited input from the
Planning and Building Safety Advisory Committee (on September 21, 2009) and the Planning
Commission. Staff gave a Powerpoint presentation to the Planning Commission at its November
12, 2009 meeting (Attachment 2).
II. Analysis
Planning staff proposes to evaluate the ESMC Chapter 15 -15 in its entirety. In addition to the
direction received from the City Council, the proposed update has the following objectives:
A. Improve the code organization and format. This will include reordering and/or consolidating
sections of the parking and loading regulations into a more logical sequence where
appropriate, as well as incorporate more extensive use of diagrams and illustrations to
supplement and clarify written text.
B. Clarify and update existing code provisions. This will include incorporating interpretations of
the code requirements into the code itself, clarifying conflicting standards, and updating
standards to reflect current city needs and planning practices.
C. Incorporate new requirements regarding issued not addressed in the Code. This will include
requirements regarding the required number parking and loading spaces for uses not
addressed currently and requirements relating to parking design (e.g. ramp design, stall
striping). New requirements are intended to modernize the parking and loading standards for
today's needs and to ensure the functionality and accessibility of parking and loading
facilities.
D. Improve the code flexibility and grant staff more discretion in its application. This includes
making the standards more flexible (e.g. allowing narrower parking aisles when parking
stalls are wider), and giving the Director more discretion to approve minor deviations from
the code standards when justified.
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E. Improve the predictability of code requirements for applicants and residents. Improvements
to the code organization, clearer provisions, and additional provisions on issues not addressed
currently will make the permitting and development process much more predictable and
efficient for residents, developers, and staff.
The primary issues that are anticipated to be addressed include, but are not limited to, the
following:
A. Required Number of Parking Spaces
Staff is considering adding a parking requirement for the minimum number of spaces for
data centers, live /work uses, and other uses. Some of these uses currently require a
parking demand study with Director and /or Planning Commission review and this would
reduce the time and expense of such studies if a reasonable fixed standard could be
established as a requirement. In addition, staff is proposing to modify the requirements
for certain uses, such as food- to -go, small restaurants without seating, churches, and other
uses. Finally, staff proposes to clarify and expand the definitions of certain use
categories. The intent is to make the code more user - friendly and to provide clear precise
standards where feasible while maintaining a process to allow flexibility for unique uses
through a parking demand study.
B. Parking Development Standards
Residential parking spaces. Staff proposes to amend the residential parking standards to
measure the required garage dimensions using the interior dimensions, to standardize the
width residential parking spaces, while providing an exception for substandard lots. In
addition, staff proposes to set a maximum size limit for garages on single family
residential lots. The City currently has three different width requirements for residential
parking spaces and no maximum size limit for residential garages.
Parking obstructions. The City does not have requirements regarding permitted parking
obstructions. Staff proposes to include certain allowances for both commercial and
residential parking (e.g. support posts or columns adjacent to each end of a parking stall
and overhead storage above residential parking spaces). This will give developers/
designers more flexibility in their parking area layout, while maintaining functional
parking space dimensions.
Parking aisle width. Staff proposes a flexible standard for parking aisle width with a
minimum of 22 feet. This standard will allow developers /designers flexibility especially
on narrow parcels with significant space constraints. Narrower aisle widths in
conjunction with wider parking stall widths would still maintain adequate aisle width for
two -way traffic and sufficient maneuverability in and out of parking stalls.
Tandem parking spaces. Staff proposes to prohibit the use of tandem parking spaces on
multiple - family residential properties, with the exception of development projects that
qualify for density bonuses pursuant to California Government Code Chapter 4.3, §
65915 (Incentives for lower income housing development, childcare facilities).
Currently, the City allows tandem spaces in all residential zones up to 100 percent of the
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required spaces. Only 20 percent of required spaces can be tandem in the commercial
and manufacturing zones (excluding Smoky Hollow).
Bic cy le spaces. The City currently requires bicycle spaces for commercial /industrial
buildings over 48,000 square feet in size at a very low ratio. No bicycle spaces are
required for residential projects. Staff proposes to lower the size threshold at which
bicycle spaces would be required, to increase the required ratio (number of spaces
required), and to introduce bicycle space requirements for multiple- family residential
projects over a certain size. This is intended to encourage use of alternative
transportation and to make it a viable alternative by providing for more bicycle parking.
Driveway ramp standards. The City currently has no driveway ramp standards and staff is
unable to direct developers with regard to safe and efficient design of ramps. Staff
proposes to establish requirements for maximum ramp slope and ramp transitions.
C. Loading Space Standards
i) Staff proposes to revise the development standards for loading spaces so that the
requirement is based on the uses involved rather than established by zoning districts.
ii) Staff proposes to create two additional types of loading spaces for passenger loading
and small truck loading with reduced dimensions, while maintaining the existing type of
large truck loading space.
iii) Staff proposes incorporating passenger loading requirements for specified uses, such
as schools and daycare facilities.
iv) Staff proposes to require fewer large truck loading spaces by replacing a portion of
the required spaces with small truck loading spaces for hotels, offices, institutional and
some industrial uses that are not dependent on large truck loading, particularly for
usesibuildings below 100,000 square feet in size.
v) Mixed Use /Campus style projects. Staff proposes to reduce the loading requirement
for large scale projects where a common loading area/facility can be provided. Approval
of such exceptions would be subject to the Director's discretion.
D. Minor Exceptions — Director's Discretion. Staff believes that the Planning and Building
Safety Director should be given limited authority to grant minor exceptions from the
parking and loading requirements when justified. Such authority would give staff
flexibility to address minor design issues related to specific properties or types of uses.
Decisions could be administered through the administrative determination and/or through
the adjustment process.
Number of parking spaces. The Director would be allowed to grant minor reductions in
the number of spaces required. As an example, reductions in the number of parking
spaces may be needed for minor design constraints for sites with existing buildings and to
accommodate compliance with Title 24 accessibility requirements for ADA accessible
ramps, and passenger and van ADA accessible parking stall dimensions (e.g. providing
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the required number of ADA accessible spaces may reduce the total number of on -site
spaces by a stall or two).
Parking and loading standards. The Director would allow small deviations from required
standards, such as the width of driveways, or the dimensions of parking or loading
spaces. As an example, minor deviations of parking stall widths for a limited number of
spaces may be needed for parking lot design or redesign on small lots. (e.g. a reduction of
a couple of inches may be necessary for a few spaces such as for the last stall on the end
of each parking aisle).
Non quantitative standards. The Director would allow deviations from standards, such as
paving materials or parking lot striping colors.
A copy of ESMC Chapter 15 -15 and the existing Municipal Code interpretations are attached for
your reference (Attachments 4 and 5 respectively).
As mentioned previously, staff solicited input from the Planning and Building Safety Advisory
Committee and the Planning Commission. They support making the development standards
more flexible, granting staff some discretion for minor deviations from code standards, and
restructuring loading requirements.
III. Conclusion and Recommendation
Planning and Building Safety staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to review and
to prepare ordinances to amend the existing off - street parking and loading requirements in El
Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15 -15. Should the City Council direct staff to make
amendments to the Municipal Code, staff would: 1) prepare the necessary text amendments, 2)
conduct the appropriate environmental review, and 3) schedule the matter for public hearings
before the Planning Commission followed by the City Council.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 3, 2007
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to Planning and Building Safety staff to review and to
prepare municipal code amendments to the existing off - street parking and loading
requirements in El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15 -15 (Fiscal Impact None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION.
1 Receive staff presentation,
2 Direct staff regarding proceeding with further analysis and development of municipal
code amendments to ESMC Chapter 15 -15 regarding off - street parking and loading
requirements, and/or
3 Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The Planning and Building Safety Department requests Council direction to review the existing
off - street parking and loading requirements in ESMC Chapter 15 -15 comprehensively and to
propose municipal code amendments to meet the current needs of residential, commercial,
and industrial uses
(Continued on - next -page
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
1 El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -15 Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces
2. Zoning Code Interpretations Pertaining To Off - Street Parking and Loading Requirements
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Operating Budget:
NIA
Amount Requested:
NIA
Account Number:
NIA
Project Phase.
NIA
Appropriation Required: _ Yes X No
ORIGINATE BY' DATE:
Gary Chlcots, Int m Director, Planning and Building Safety Department
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STAFF REPORT- April 3, 2007 Page 2
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.)
The City's existing off - street parking and loading requirements have not been reexamined
since the late 1990's Some of the standards no longer meet the needs and operational
characteristics of residential, commercial and industrial uses For example, recent commercial
office and retail projects, such as Plaza El Segundo at 850 S Sepulveda Boulevard and the
Edge (part of the Corporate Campus site) at 850 N Nash Street, have shown that some of the
existing off - street vehicle parking and loading requirements are not entirely appropriate for
large- scale, campus -style developments Also, existing standards for residential parking
space configurations and accessibility are marginally functional
Planning staff proposes to evaluate the ESMC Chapter 15 -15 in its entirety The primary
issues that are anticipated to be addressed include but are not limited to the following
Width and depth of parking stalls, vehicle backup dimensions, and aisle
dimensions for commercial, industrial, and residential uses The intent is to
provide flexibility for commercial parking structure design to address different lot
configurations for greater ease of ingress and egress to parking stalls and to provide
options for alternative width and depth of parking stalls and aisle dimensions to achieve
equivalent ease of access. Additionally, the standards for width and depth of parking
spaces and vehicle backup dimensions, both in garages and in unenclosed on -grade
configurations, will be evaluated to ensure that they meet the needs of single -family and
mWtipte fami.iy_ -r_e-s _dentlaLuses_
Number and dimensional requirements of loading areas for commercial and
industrial uses. The intent is to provide adequate loading areas that are appropriate
for the land uses on the properties rather than to structure requirements by zone
Driveway ramp standards. The intent is to develop standards for driveway ramp
design particularly addressing functionality and safety including where driveway ramps
and pedestrian sidewalks or walkways intersect
Simplify and clarify code requirements The intent is to incorporate past
interpretations into the code where applicable and to make the understanding of the
requirements easier for the public
Establish requirements for minimum number of spaces for new categories of
land uses. The intent is to modernize the standards where appropriate relating to
different land uses by adding standardized requirements for the minimum number of
spaces for new categories of land uses where industry standards exist for such use
categories rather than to require parking demand studies Changes to the number of
required vehicle spaces for residential and /or general commercial office and /or retail
uses are not anticipated at this time
The Planning and Building Safety Department presented this information at the Planning
Commission meeting of March 22, 2007 for their information and to discuss both the proposed
issues to be analyzed and any additional areas that they would recommend be studied The
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STAFF REPORT April 3, 2007 Page 3
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.)
Commission concurred that the parking and loading standards should be studied and
evaluated They did not recommend any specific additional areas for study, however they felt
that parking and loading space dimensions and parking lot/parking structure design were
especially important along with residential parking design They also recommend that a
comparison to other cities' regulations be included
A copy of ESMC Chapter 15 -15 and the existing adopted Zoning Code interpretations are
attached for your reference
RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE PROCESS
Planning and Building Safety staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to review and
to prepare municipal code amendments to the existing off - street parking and loading
requirements in El Segundo Municipal Code (SSMC) Chapter 15-15, Should the City Council
direct staff formally to make amendments to the Municipal Code, staff would prepare the
necessary text amendments and environmental review documents and schedule the matter for
public hearings before the Planning Commission followed by the City Council The entire
process is anticipated to take approximately four months to complete
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Most common dimensions are 8.5'x 18.' Some cities have longer
spaces, up to 20 feet. Compact parking is not allowed in 3 cities.
But of the cities that allow them, many allow narrower spaces.
Parallel spaces range from 8 -9 feet in width by 22 -30 feet in
length. All cities surveyed used interior dimensions to measure
residential garage space. The dimensions ranged from 9 -10 feet
in width for single and 19 -20.5 feet in width for double. Depth
ranged from 18 to 20 feet.
The loading space sizes range from 8.5 x 18 (passenger size) to
14 x 60 x 15. Some of the cities surveyed do not have size
requirements. They determine the loading needs /requirements
on a case by case basis.
Some of the cities surveyed do not allow compact spaces.
Some cities allow up to 50% of residential spaces to be compact
and up to 40% of nonresidential spaces to be compact. Some
have a minimum number of spaces required to allow compact (1 C
spaces). In general, industrial uses were allowed to have a
higher percentage of compact spaces than commercial uses. El
Segundo does not allow them at all for retail uses.
some cities require an attendant in conjunction with tandem
paces. Some require an Administrative Use Permit. Some
ities allow tandem parking for employees only, which limits the
overall the percentage. Generally, the percentage of tandem
spaces allowed ranges between 25 and 75% of nonresidential
spaces and up to 50% of multi - family use spaces. Most cities
surveyed allow tandem spaces up to 2 or 3 cars in depth,
whereas El Segundo allows up to 4 cars.
Most cities require wheelstops or curbing (6" x 6 ") at property
lines, buildings, landscaping and walls. Wheelstops can be 2 -3
feet inside a parking space.
No cities had parking requirements for motorcycles. Vehicle
codes generally treat them as regular automobiles.
Some cities have no provisions on bicyles. The cities that do
have requirements, differentiate between multiple - family
residential and commercial uses. In general, 4 bicycles was the
minimum number for commercial uses over 15,000 sf. Multi-
family uses required 1 bicycle space per 6 units or 10% of the
required number of car spaces. Generally, the bicycle space
dimensions were 2'x 5' or 6', with a 6' height clearance. Some
cities require a 5 -foot clearance from the parking area. Some
cities require a percentage (25% or more) of bicycle spaces to be
enclosed inside a building, and /or to be secured upright without
the need for chains or owner provided locks.
Some cities allow parking to encroach 50 to 100% into side and
rear setbacks. In some cities, the parking has to be set back and
or screened from the front. Some require at least a minimum
amount of perimeter landscaping between parking and the front
property line.
Most cities allow a 2 -3 foot overhang (over landscaping), but that
area cannot count towards required landscaping.
In most cities surveyed, the minimum clearance for residential
uses is 6'8" and for commercial 7 feet.
Some cities require a clearance around parking spaces of 9 to 12
inches.
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Curbs up to 18- inches are allowed around a parking space in
,ome cities.
Obstructions (walls, columns...) are allowed adjacent to parking
spaces 3 to 5 feet from either end of a space
For residential uses, cabinets or other obstructions are allowed in
an area 4.5 feet above ground and 3.5 feet from the front of a
space
For single car garages the minimum width was 7.5 to 9 feet and
for double between 15.5 and 16 feet. In some commercial and
multi - family parking structures, garage doors are restricted to a
20 -foot maximum width. In Pasadena, the openings depend on
the aisle width.
Some cities require 100% of residential spaces to be enclosed in
a garage. Some require only 50% of multi - family residential
spaces to be enclosed. Some require single or multi - family
spaces to be covered only (either garage or carport).
Some cities have no striping provisions. Some require single
and others double striping. One city specifically requires white
striping, and another city requires colors that contrast the
pavement color. The typical required width is 4 inches. If double
striping is used, each stripe is located 6 inches from the edge of
the space (1 foot between stripes).
The maximum allowed slope is 15 -20 %. Some cities require
transitions of a certain length and slope for ramps over a certain
slope(e.g. 12.5 %). Typically the transitions must be no more
than 1/2 the slope of the main ramp (8 %, 16 %, then 8 %). Few
cities have ramp dimension requirements. One sets a minimum
width of 14' for single and 20' for two -way traffic.
Most cities have a 5% maximum slope for parking areas.
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0- degree: 12 feet one -way and 18 feet 2 -way
30- degree: 12 -14 feet one -way, and 18 -20 feet 2 -way
45- degree: 12 -16 feet 1 -way and 16 -20 feet 2 -way
60- degree: 13 -16 feet 1 -way, and 16 -21 feet 2 -way
75- degree: 16 -19 feet 1 -way, and 22 -27 feet 2 -way
90- degree: 24 -27 feet
Other: Some cities have a graduated aisle width, based on the
width of the parking spaces served. For example, for 75 -90
degree parking one city allows a deviation of 3 feet from aisle
width for everyincrease of 1 foot in stall width.
- degree: 9 -12 feet 1 -way, and 18 -25 feet 2 -way
0- degree: 10 -13 feet 1 -way, and 19.5 -25 feet 2 -way
5- degree: 13 -14 feet 1 -way, and 18 -25 feet 2 -way
0- degree: 16 -17 feet 1 -way, and 17 -25 feet 2 -way
5- degree
0- degree: 22 -27
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The minimum width is typically based on the number of spaces or
units served by the driveway. The residential minimum ranges
from 8 -10 feet, if the number of spaces is 4 -20 depending on the
city. If more parking spaces are served, then the driveway has
to be 2 -way (18 -20 feet) or two 1 -way driveways are required.
For commercial uses, the width ranges between 10 and 12 feet
for lots with less than 15 -20 spaces. If there are more than 15 -20
spaces, the driveway /curb cut has to be 20 -25 feet depending on
the city. Some cities grant the Director some discretion over the
driveway width.
The number is typically based on the lot frontage. Curb cuts in
some cities have to be at least 5 feet from common lot lines.
Curb cuts and driveways have to lead directly to required parking,
and curb cuts not leading to parking, must be removed when
there's new construction or additions. Staff is considering setting
a minimum distance between driveways /curb cuts and a
minimum distance from street corners.
Some cities set a minimum driveway length /setback for garages
that front on a street or alley.
One city set a 25% maximum, except when the minimum
driveway width results in more paving
Most cities set minimum thickness for paving and base material.
Typically, they require 2 inches of asphalt or 4 inches of Portland
cement. Similar material is allowed subject to Director approval.
Some cities require decorative and /or permeable paving, such as
stone, brick, stamped colored concrete, grasscrete... Others set
maximum or minimum percentage of decorative paving. One
city requires all residential driveways to use a minimum of 15%
decorative paving. Some cities require a landscaping or other
physical barriers between the driveway and the adjacent walkway
or building.
Some cities set a maximum height for light fixtures. That height
can be the height of the building or 18 feet, for example. Other
cities use a graduated height requirement, which is tied to the
distance from the property line. Others set a maximum height
(12 feet) when the property is within 25' from residential property.
Typically, lights are required to reflect away from adjacent
properties or right of ways. The minimum parking lot illumination
ranges from 1 to 3 footcandles.
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Parking structures typically can be built in side and rear yards.
Cities have definitions for semi - subterranean sturctures. Semi -
subterranean structures can typically project 3 -4 feet above
grade (to the top of finished floor above), but they must be
screened. That includes any ventilation grills over 4 sf in area.
In lieu of setbacks, the City of El Segundo has coverage
standards. Subterranean structures can project 100% into side
yards typically and in some cases all the way to the front property
line, provided they are fully below grade. In some cities,
commercial structures must have a landscape setback along
street frontage and landscaping planters on upper levels. Some
cities require architectural review of structures (detailed
elevations, compatible with surroundings).
Typical minimum length is 100 feet, and the width can be as little
as 9 feet.
Recreational vehicles are typically allowed to park in the front
yard for 72 hours during a month. They are not allowed to park
in required parking spaces. They can park in the side or rear
long term, but they must be screened by a 6 -foot wall typically.
Some cities simply prohibit recreational vehicle parking on
residential properties.
Tandem and compact parking, Attendant for tandem parking.
Reduced parking for Joint/Shared parking. Design of entrances
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and exits. Requirements for uses not listed. On- street loading.
Paving materials. Driveway widths. Overall design and layout
requirements. Lighting height. Landscaping requirements.
Minimum area: typically it is 5 -10% of the parking area. In
addition, cities require all unused portions of a lot to be
landscaped. The amount of landscaping can also depend on
the number of spaces in the parking lot. Some cities require a 5-
foot planter along the perimeter of a property and as much as 10
feet along street frontages. The minimum width of planters
ranges between 3 and 5 feet. Shades trees are required along
street frontage at a rate of 1 tree per 20 -25 feet of frontage.
Additional trees are required within parking areas based on the
parking lot area or the amount of landscaping provided. (For
example, 1 tree per 3,000 sf of parking area, or 1 tree per 500 sf
of landscaping provided). Some cities require a landscaped
planter at the end of each parking aisle. Some allow a specific
percentage of hardscape in the overall landscaping allowed in
the parking area. Other cities do not have building perimeter
landscaping (like El Segundo), except for one city that requires
an 18 -inch wide landscape planter between a driveway and a
building edge.
A 5' to 6.5 -foot wall is typically required between a parking lot and
adjacent residential properties. 36 " -42" walls or hedges are
required along street frontages.
Allowed within a distance of 300 -1000 feet from subject site
unless valet service is provided. Typically a covenant and /or a
lease agreement is required. In some cases the request is
approved administratively by the director.
Allowed typically upon submittal of a parking study, or adequate
information regarding the uses involved. The request may be
approved administratively or with administrative use permit.
Basic criteria include: the characteristics of the uses involved,
parking studies, availability of public parking, availability and
proximity of transit, and ADA requirements.
Not addressed in most cities. One city limits commercial vehicle
parking to one vehicle with maximum dimensions of 8'x 20'x 8'
Requirements are similar to El Segundo's requirements, but
some cities include them in the parking section of their code.
Only Pasadena had a such a provision. The purpose of the
provision is to determine the maximum number of tandem
spaces. It can also be used to determine employee parking for
TDM purposes.
Most cities surveyed did not have such a provision in their
parking code. Some cities set a threshold on the size of
additions that trigger upgrading the garage /parking.
Some cities require parking to be set back or located in the rear
portion of the property. Most prohibit backing up on to streets.
One of the cities prohibits placing parking spaces within 10 feet
of the street facing property line.
Not addressed in most cities. One city gives the Director /ZA the
discretion to determine the requirement (number and location).
The visibility triangle ranges from 5'x 5' to 5'x 50'. However, one
city specifies the height as well (between 2.5' and 7.0') The El
Segundo requirement is 10' x 10' with height between 2.5' and
12'
Two cities had provisions on this issue. One required a minimum
of one charging station for developments over 15,000 sf, and
additional charging stations can result in parking reductions,
subject to Director approval. Another city requires 2 stations per
250 spaces. El Segundo does not have such provisions.
Some cities set limits on the extent/size of accessory uses in
commercial buidings. For example, 10% office within an
industrial building and 5% or 15,000 sf of retail space, whichever
is less, in office buildings. Accessory uses that exceed these
limits are required to provide parking at the higher ratio.
One city allows mechanical lifts in all zones. El Segundo allows
lifts w/CUP in the R -1 zone.
One city requires walkways with direct access from the building
to the public sidewalk. Projects with 100 or more spaces require
crossing points (6' wide) outside vehilce use areas.
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Chapter 15
OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15 -15 -1: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Section is to provide for adequate off - street parking and loading standards, to assure that parking
spaces shall be suitably maintained and available for the use of the occupants of the site and to mitigate associated on-
street parking and traffic circulation problems throughout the City. (Ord. 1212, 11 -16 -1993)
15 -15 -2: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking And Loading Required: No use or building shall be established, erected, enlarged or expanded unless on -site
parking and loading facilities are provided and maintained as required by this Chapter.
B. Design: Parking facilities shall be designed so that a car within a facility will not have to enter a street to move from
one location to any other location within the same facility.
C. Tire Stops: Bumpers or tire stops a minimum six inches (6) in height shall be provided in all parking lot areas
abutting a building, structure, sidewalk, planting area, street or alley.
D. Tandem Spaces: All tandem parking spaces, where allowed, shall be clearly outlined on the surface of the parking
facility.
E. Exit: Parking facilities in nonresidential zones shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle on the property will
be able to maneuver as necessary so that it may exit from the property travelling in a forward direction. However,
cars may exit onto an alley travelling in a reverse direction.
F. Access By Alley: Where vehicular access is provided by an alley, parking may intrude into the required rear yard;
provided, however, the amount of setback intruded upon shall be replaced by increasing the other required yards on-
site by an equivalent amount.
G. Fractional Spaces: Where the application of the following cumulative parking schedules results in a fractional space,
then the fractions shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
H. Guest Parking: No required guest parking space for any residential use shall be located, in whole or in part, in any
required front yard or front two - thirds (2/3) of any required side yard.
I. Maintenance And Compliance: No person, company or organization shall fail to maintain the facilities required to be
provided by this Chapter, or by any applicable provision of prior laws, variance, use permit, or precise plan
heretofore or hereafter granted by the Planning Commission or City Council. No required parking shall be utilized in
any manner so as to make it unavailable for the occupants, their clients or visitors of a building or use during the
hours such building or use is normally occupied. This meaning shall not be construed to prohibit security devices.
J. Waiting Spaces: Waiting spaces, where required, are to be located adjacent or near to the required loading spaces in
order to accommodate trucks waiting for loading dock space.
K. Loading Spaces:
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2. Site Location: Loading spaces shall be sited to avoid views from public streets. (Ord. 1245, 2 -6 -1996)
L. Pavement And Surfacing: All permanent on -site parking, loading, vehicle storage and vehicle sales areas shall be
paved with approved concrete or asphaltic concrete. On -site parking areas to be used for no longer than one year
shall be surfaced and maintained with an impervious material acceptable to the Director of Community, Economic
and Development Services so as to eliminate dust and mud. All on -site parking areas shall be graded and drained so
as to dispose of all surface water in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
M. Lighting: Any lights provided to illuminate any parking area or vehicle sales areas as permitted by this code shall be
arranged so as to direct the light away from any premises upon which a residential dwelling unit is located. (Ord.
1245, 2 -6 -1996; amd. Ord. 1315, 1 -18 -2000)
15 -15 -3: PARKING SPACES REQUIRED:
The number of on site parking spaces required for the establishment of a building or use shall be provided and
thereafter maintained at the following ratios; provided, however, that for any building or use enlarged or increased in
capacity, additional parking facilities shall be required only for such enlargement or increase. Additional parking facilities
need not be provided in R zones unless such enlargement or increase results in the addition of a dwelling unit. Unless
stated otherwise, parking shall be based on net floor area as defined in section 15 -1 -6 of this title.
A.Residential Uses:
(Ord. 1279, 10 -7 -1997)
B. Nonresidential Uses:
Nonresidential Uses
Number Of Parking Spaces Required
se
Number Of Parking Spaces Required
FIResidential
ily and two - family
2 spaces for each unit and 1 additional space for dwelling units exceeding
3,000 square feet of gross floor area
ms, residential co-
ple - family dwellings
2 spaces for each unit plus 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 dwelling units and 2
visitor spaces for each additional 3 units (e.g., 1_5 units = 2 visitor spaces,
6_8 units = 4, 9_11 units = 6, 12_14 units = 8, etc.)
31odging houses, rooming
houses, and guesthouses
1 space for each sleeping room
(Ord. 1279, 10 -7 -1997)
B. Nonresidential Uses:
Nonresidential Uses
Number Of Parking Spaces Required
1.Hospitals
11/2 spaces for each bed
2.Hotels
1 space for each of the first 100 rooms;
3/4 space for each of the next 100 rooms; and
1/2 space for each room above 200 rooms
Motels, auto courts, bed and breakfast
1 space for each sleeping unit
inns, motor lodges, and tourist courts
4.Seniors communities, rest homes,
1 space for each 2 beds
convalescent homes
5.Offices, commercial, video arcade, and
1 space for each 300 square feet for the first 25,000 square feet
1 space for each 350 square feet for the second 25,000 square feet
food to go uses
1 space for each 400 square feet for the area in excess of 50,000
square feet
6.Restaurants, drive - through restaurants,
1 space for each 75 square feet, including outdoor dining areas if
bars and cocktail lounges
outdoor dining area exceeds 200 square feet or 20 percent of indoor
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Note:
1.13ased upon the uniform building code, areas having fixed benches or pews shall have 1 seat for each 18 inches of
length. Dining areas shall have 1 seat for each 24 inches of booth length, or major portion thereof.
(Ord. 1279, 10 -7 -1997; amd. Ord. 1286, 3 -17 -1998; Ord. 1395, 5 -16 -2006; Ord. 1425, 2 -3 -2009)
C. Compact Parking: Compact parking shall be allowed for office and industrial uses to a maximum of twenty percent
(20 %) of required parking spaces. Parking spaces provided in excess of the required number may be compact size.
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r o parking is required for restaurants under 500 square feet which do
t provide sit down eating accommodations
7. Manufacturing, research and
1 space for each 500 square feet for the first 50,000 square feet
development (includes office with on site
testing facilities)
1 space for each 1,000 square feet for the area in excess of 50,000
square feet
8.Medical /dental offices and clinics J1
space for each 200 square feet
9.Warehouses and storage buildings
11 space for each 1,000 square feet for the first 20,000 square feet
1 space for each 2,000 square feet for the second 20,000 square feet
1 space for each 4,000 square feet for the area in excess of 40,000
square feet
10.Automobile services, automobile
2 spaces for each service stall plus 2 spaces for office. Additionally, a
repair garages, body shops, and service
parking plan must be submitted for automobile service uses that
stations
include limited automobile sales. The plan must demonstrate that the
area for the display of automobiles for sale will not encroach into
required setbacks, parking spaces, driveways, drive aisles, vehicle
backup areas, landscaping, and any other required use areas as
required by this code
11.Schools, private:
1a. Preschool, elementary through junior
1 space for each 1 classroom, plus 1 space for each employee and
high level
faculty member
b. High school level
7 spaces per classroom plus auditorium or stadium parking
requirements
c. Adult level, college, business and trade
1 space for every 50 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space for
every 3 fixed seats - whichever is greater; or, as modified by a parking
demand study
12.Places of public assembly including,
but not limited to, theaters, auditoriums,
banquet facilities, meeting rooms, clubs,
lodges and mortuaries:
Ia. With fixed seats
11 space for every 3 seats1
b. Without fixed seats
1 space for every 30 square feet of floor area used for assembly
u rposes
13.Churches
1 space for every 4 seats
14.Cafes: I
1
a. Which equal 20 percent or less of the
1 space for each 300 square feet
gross floor area of a multi- tenant
shopping center, office development or
the commercial portion of a mixed use
development
Any portion of a cafe or any cumulative
1 space for each 75 square feet, including outdoor areas if outdoor
floor area of multiple cafes which exceed
dining area exceeds 200 square feet
1b.
20 percent of a multi- tenant shopping
center, office development, or the
commercial portion of a mixed use
1development
Note:
1.13ased upon the uniform building code, areas having fixed benches or pews shall have 1 seat for each 18 inches of
length. Dining areas shall have 1 seat for each 24 inches of booth length, or major portion thereof.
(Ord. 1279, 10 -7 -1997; amd. Ord. 1286, 3 -17 -1998; Ord. 1395, 5 -16 -2006; Ord. 1425, 2 -3 -2009)
C. Compact Parking: Compact parking shall be allowed for office and industrial uses to a maximum of twenty percent
(20 %) of required parking spaces. Parking spaces provided in excess of the required number may be compact size.
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Compact parking shall not be allowed for retail uses.
D. Parking Reductions:
1. The planning commission may reduce the required amount of parking in the SIB, MM, Grand Avenue commercial
and medium density residential zones up to ten percent (10 %). (Ord. 1279, 10 -7 -1997)
2. The planning commission may modify the required number of parking spaces in any commercial or industrial
zone, including in the Smoky Hollow specific plan area up to a maximum of ten percent (10 %), based on the
submittal of a parking demand study. Additionally, for any use for which the number of parking spaces is not listed,
the director of community, economic and development services or planning commission shall specify the required
number of spaces based on a parking demand study. A parking demand study shall include, but not be limited to,
information specifying the number of employees, customers, visitors, clients, shifts, deliveries, parking spaces, or
other criteria established by the director of community, economic and development services. (Ord. 1279, 10 -7-
1997; amd. Ord. 1315, 1 -18 -2000)
15 -15 -4: MIXED OCCUPANCIES:
In the case of mixed uses in a building or on a site, the total requirements for on site parking facilities shall be the sum of
the requirements for the various uses computed. On site parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as
providing required parking facilities for any other use. (Ord. 1212, 11 -16 -1993)
15 -15 -5: PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Stall Sizes And Aisle Widths:
1. The parking stall sizes shall be as follows:
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Width
Depth
Nonresidential:
Dead end
parking stall
81 /2
feet
10
feet
18
feet
18
feet
or adjacent
to an
Residential (outside dimensions):
obstruction
Com pact
parking
spaces
Single- family
residential
81/2
feet
10
[feet
15
feet
0
20
feet
(R -1)
Mobile home
in mobile
9
[feet
20
feet
home park
Two - family
residential
9
feet
20
feet
(R -2)
Two - family
9residtial
feet
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(Ord. 1257, 6 -18 -1996)
2. Aisle width for angled parking spaces shall not be less than the following:
Angles Of Parkino
Aisle Width Clear
Parking Stall Depth'
Parallel to 30 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
90 de rees
12 feet
15 feet
18 feet
25 feet
16 feet
19 feet
20 feet
18 feet
Note:
1.Measured perpendicular to aisle.
Three feet (3') of the length of a parking space may overhang into a landscaped area if the landscaped area
provides a six inch (6 ") tall curb. That portion of landscaping will not be considered as contributing to required
landscaping.
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(Ord. 1245, 2 -6 -1996)
3. Parking stall sizes for vehicle lifts is as follows:
Zone Width I Depth
Single- family residential and two- family residential zones (outside dimensions):
vehicle lift space 12 feet 22 feet
(Ord. 1401, 10 -3 -2006)
B. Tandem Parking: Parking stalls in a tandem configuration are prohibited in all zones, except as follows:
Zone
B
C
D
E
F
A
Parking Angle
Aisle Width Clear
Parking Stall Depth
FParkingStall Width
Overall
Tire Stop
Location 7
percentage of tandem parking spaces
Q 30
30
12'
16'
16' 0"
44
3'
45
15'
19'
11-33 /4"
Research and development (includes office with on site testing
property line
60
18'
20'
g' 41/4"
58'
2' in Smoky Hollow
90
25'
18'
8' 6"
61'
MU -S, M -1 and M -2
(Ord. 1245, 2 -6 -1996)
3. Parking stall sizes for vehicle lifts is as follows:
Zone Width I Depth
Single- family residential and two- family residential zones (outside dimensions):
vehicle lift space 12 feet 22 feet
(Ord. 1401, 10 -3 -2006)
B. Tandem Parking: Parking stalls in a tandem configuration are prohibited in all zones, except as follows:
Zone
Allowable Tandem Parking Provisions
Percentages
All residential zones
Restricted to 2 vehicles in tandem, in a designated parking space for
dwelling
n/a
SB, MM, and Grand
use by occupants in the same unit
Tandem parking up to 4 cars deep shall be allowed with a travel lane
n/a
Avenue commercial
on both ends. The following uses are allowed to have a certain
percentage of tandem parking spaces
Q 30
a General retail
QManufacturing
Q 85
Offices
Q 85
Research and development (includes office with on site testing
85
facilities)
Q 10
Restaurants
QWarehousing
Q 85
C -RS, C -2, C 3, MU -N,
Tandem parking shall be allowed for office and manufacturing, except
20
MU -S, M -1 and M -2
for structures under 15,000 square feet, in which case said use shall
obtain a CUP
(Ord. 1272, 6 -17 -1997)
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Use
Parking Enclosure
llin
Fully enclosed garage
F�20ne-familv
wellinged
2 car garage
y dwellings, including: condominiums, residential cooperatives,
ses, lod in houses and roomin houses
Covered structure
(enclosed on 3 sides)
spaces need not be enclosed or covered.
(Ord. 1212, 11 -16 -1993)
D. Underground (Subterranean) Parking Facilities: The following maximum lot coverage shall apply to communal
underground parking facilities:
Zone
Setbacks
Subsurface
Area
Of Lot
Utilized
Height Of Garage
Wall Above Grade
Residential
No setbacks, provided facility is covered and
subsurface
n/a
n/a
75 percent
No more than 2 feet
Residential
Parking facility cannot intrude into required setbacks
Residential
Parking facility cannot intrude into required setbacks
and the area surrounding the outside wall shall be
Ilandscaped
60 percent
No more than 5 feet and an
average of not more than 4
feet
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Parking facility cannot intrude into required setbacks
and the area surrounding the outside wall shall be
landscaped
No setbacks, provided facilities are completely
subsurface and covered
No setbacks, provided facilities are subsurface and
covered
40 percent
None
None
Over 5 feet
None
None
(Ord. 1245, 2 -6 -1996)
E. Parking Of Licensed Recreational Vehicles And Habitable Vehicles:
1. Parking of any mobile home, camper, house trailer or other habitable vehicle outside of an authorized mobile
home park or licensed recreational vehicle parking facility is prohibited except that such vehicles may be parked
on any public property or right of way subject to any applicable parking restrictions including, without limitation,
section 7 -6 -1 of this code, or on any developed residential lot as long as the vehicle, if parked in a front yard, is
parked on a nonporous surface pad adequate to accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. A habitable vehicle parked on private property may be occupied for residential purposes for no longer than
seventy two (72) hours (outside of an authorized mobile home park) within any thirty (30) day period. No habitable
vehicle may be occupied for commercial purposes except as provided by section _13 -1 -2 (appendix chapter 31,
division II) of this code. (Ord. 1261, 10 -1 -1996)
F. Entrances And Exits: The location and design of all driveway entrances and exits are subject to the approval of the
director of planning and building safety and must comply with the criteria listed below:
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All zones; r Minimum 10 feet
except R -1 and Maximum 30 feet
R -3
R -1 Fn-/a Minimum 10 feet
Maximum 20 feet for lots less than 50 feet in width and a
maximum of 50 percent of the lot width for lots 50 feet or
greater in width
R -3 5 feet minimum in front 2/3 Minimum 12 feet
of lot. Entrance or exit on or No more than 20 percent of lot width or maximum 30 feet
from an allev may be less
(Ord. 1401, 10 -3 -2006)
G. Handicapped Parking: Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance with part 2 of title 24 of the California
Administrative Code. (Ord. 1245, 2 -6 -1996; amd. Ord. 1315, 1 -18 -2000)
H. Vehicle Lifts: Vehicle lifts may be used by right to provide off street parking spaces on lots in the single - family
residential (R -1) zone and the two- family residential (R -2) zone where the vehicle lifts provide parking in excess of
the minimum number of required parking spaces subject to the standards in this section and in this chapter.
1. Vehicle lifts may be conditionally permitted for required off street parking spaces on lots in the two- family
residential (R -2) zone subject to the following:
a. The vehicle lift must be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
b. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles vertically where a minimum vertical height clearance
from the floor to the ceiling plate of the garage is a minimum of fourteen feet (14') clear of obstructions.
c. A vehicle lift must be designed and used as a designated parking space for use only by occupants in the same
dwelling unit as the parking space located directly below the vehicle lift.
d. A vehicle lift must be permitted only with a key locking mechanism.
e. A vehicle lift must be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic shutoff safety device and is installed in
accordance to manufacturer specifications.
2. Vehicle lifts may be conditionally permitted for required off street parking spaces on lots in the two - family
residential (R -2) zone subject to the following:
a. The vehicle lift must be used only on a lot less than forty five feet (45') in width.
b. The vehicle lift must be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
c. A vehicle lift must only be used to meet the minimum number of required off street parking spaces in addition to
a minimum of two (2) fully accessible parking stalls located on the floor surface within a garage or garages.
d. A conditional use permit subject to chapter 23 of this title must be obtained for use of a vehicle lift that is
provided to meet the minimum number of off street parking spaces in the R -2 zone.
e. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles vertically where a minimum vertical height clearance
from the floor to the ceiling plate of the garage is a minimum of fourteen feet (14') clear of obstructions.
f. A vehicle lift must be designed and used as a designated parking space for use only by occupants in the same
dwelling unit as the parking space located directly below the vehicle lift.
g. A vehicle lift must be permitted only with a key locking mechanism.
h. A vehicle lift must be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic shutoff safety device and is installed in
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15 -15 -6: LOADING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
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Every building hereafter established, erected, enlarged or expanded for commercial, manufacturing or institutional
purposes in the commercial or manufacturing zones listed below must be provided with loading space as set forth
below. However, for any building or use enlarged or increased in capacity, additional loading spaces are required only
for such enlargement or increase. All required loading spaces are in addition to the required on site parking spaces set
forth in section 15 -15 -3 of this chapter and must be developed and maintained in accordance with section 15 -15 -2 of
this chapter. Loading spaces may be provided either completely or partially within a building when such building is
designated to include adequate ingress and egress to the loading spaces.
LOADING SPACE SIZES
Space Space Vertical
Width Depth Clearance
13 feet 50 feet 16 feet
NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES REQUIRED
Required loading spaces for hotel or institutional uses must be provided as set forth in the following schedule:
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Loading Spaces
Required
Waiting Spaces Required
Zone
Buildin Floor Area
0
1
SB & MM
0 - 10,000 square feet
10,000 - 25,000 square feet
C -3, CO, MU -N, MU -S,
M -1, M -2
0 - 999 square feet
1,000 - 25,000 square feet
0
1
C -3, C -4, CO, MU -S,
25,001 - 100,000 square feet
2
MU -N, M -1, M -2, SB,
MM
100,001 - 250,000 square feet
3
Each additional 100,000
square feet or fraction thereof
1
Over 1,000,000 square feet
1 for every 5 loading spaces.
Each space 13'W x 501
x 16'H.
C -4
0 - 25,000 square feet (single-
tenant building)
0
0 - 25,000 square feet (multi-
1 for each tenant over
tenant building)
10,000 square feet
Required loading spaces for hotel or institutional uses must be provided as set forth in the following schedule:
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Building Floor Area
Loading Spaces
Required Waiting
Spaces Required
0 - 999 square feet
1,000 - 15,000 square feet
15,001 - 75,000 square feet
0
1
2
Each additional 100,000 square feet or
1
fraction thereof.
Over 1,000,000 square feet
1 for every 5 loading spaces. Each space 13'W
x 501 x 16'H.
Loading spaces within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow specific plan should be located on the side or in the rear of
buildings whenever possible. If located in the front yard, the loading platform must be set back from the front property
line a minimum of 30 feet.
Commercial or manufacturing zoned lots or parcels that are less than 6,000 square feet in area must provide an on site
loading space area that is not less than 12 feet wide and comprised of an area equal to not less than 8% of the lot or
parcel area and in no case can such loading area be less than 360 square feet.
(Ord. 1382, 3 -15 -2005)
15 -15 -7: PLAN PREPARATION AND PERMIT APPROVAL:
A. A proposed parking area plan and, if applicable, the loading and waiting space area shall be submitted to the director
of community, economic and development services at the time of the application for the building permit for the
building for which the parking, loading, and waiting area is required. The plans shall clearly indicate the proposed
development, including location, size, shape, design, curb cuts, lighting, landscaping, and parking spaces in full
compliance with code requirements.
B. No building permit shall be issued until the applicant has presented satisfactory evidence to the director of
community, economic and development services that parking and loading facilities required by the provisions of this
chapter will be provided and maintained. (Ord. 1212, 11 -16 -1993; amd. Ord. 1315, 1 -18 -2000)
15 -15 -8: JOINT USE AND OFF SITE PARKING FACILITIES:
All parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or building site as the use for which such spaces are required,
except within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow specific plan (see section .1._5_- 1.5 -13 of this chapter); provided, that
such parking spaces for nonresidential uses may be located off site on a different lot or lots, subject to a parking
covenant approved by the planning commission, which shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder, prior to the
issuance of any building permits; and, may include such conditions as the planning commission may impose. Off site
parking for fewer than ten (10) parking spaces shall be subject to approval of the director of community, economic and
development services, subject to a parking covenant, which shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder; and,
may include such conditions as the director of community, economic and development services may impose. This off
site parking may include the joint use of off site and on site parking spaces by mutually exclusive uses. (Ord. 1283, 11-
18 -1997; amd. Ord. 1315, 1 -18 -2000)
15 -15 -9: SHARED PARKING; SMOKY HOLLOW:
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(20 %) parking reduction for uses with significantly different peak hours of operation. Requests for shared parking must
meet the following requirements:
A. A parking study shall be submitted by the applicant demonstrating that there will not exist substantial conflict in the
peak hours of parking demand for the uses for which joint use is proposed;
B. The number of parking stalls which may be credited against the requirements of the structures or uses involved shall
not exceed the number of stalls reasonably anticipated to be available during differing hours of operation;
C. A written agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the city attorney and executed by all parties concerned
assuring the continued availability of the number of stalls designed for joint use; and
D. This provision is suggested as an administrative guideline. The planning commission shall ultimately determine the
size of the parking reduction. Twenty percent (20 %) reductions should be rare. (Ord. 1212, 11 -16 -1993)
15- 15 -10: SITES WITH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PLANS:
The number of required parking spaces (section 15 -15 -3 of this chapter) and parking facilities location for nonresidential
uses (section 15 -15 -2 of this chapter) may be modified subject to approval of a transportation systems management
plan pursuant to the procedures and requirements of chapter 16 or 17 of this title. (Ord. 1212, 11 -16 -1993)
15- 15 -11: APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER IN C -RS ZONE:
In the C -RS zone, section 15- _15 -_3 of this chapter, spaces required, shall be fully applicable to all buildings constructed
or enlarged after January 1, 1971. All buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1971, which do not meet the
requirements of this chapter may comply with these provisions in the following manner:
Existing uses in an existing building may change to any other use enumerated in the permitted uses section of the C -RS
zone without providing additional on site parking spaces; provided, however, that all existing on site parking spaces
provided in connection with the building or structure shall be continued and available for use with the subject building or
structure. (Ord. 1245, 2 -6 -1996)
15- 15 -12: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED PARKING:
In the event on site parking and loading area facilities required to be provided under this code are not maintained for
licensed vehicle parking and truck loading area purposes to the extent required, the director of community, economic
and development services shall revoke and cancel the certificate of occupancy theretofore issued for such structure.
However, if it appears that failure to maintain such required parking was reasonably beyond the control of the person
required to maintain the same, the certificate of occupancy shall not be revoked until the owner has had at least ninety
(90) days to reestablish the minimum required parking. In the event the certificate of occupancy is revoked, the
premises covered thereby shall not be occupied or used for any purpose until a new certificate of occupancy has been
issued. (Ord. 1212,11-16-1993; amd. Ord. 1315,1-18-2000)
15- 15 -13: OFF SITE PARKING; SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN:
Required parking for a development within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow specific plan may be located off the site
under certain circumstances. Request for off site parking must meet the following requirements:
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A. The off site parking shall be located so that it will adequately serve the use for which it is intended. In making this
determination, the following factors, among other things, shall be considered.
1. Proximity of the off site parking facilities;
2. Ease of pedestrian access to the off site parking facilities; and
3. The type of use the off site parking facilities are intended to serve (i.e., off site parking) may not be appropriate for
high turnover uses such as retail.
B. A written agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the city attorney and executed by all parties concerned
assuring the continued availability of the off site parking facilities for the use they are intended to serve. (Ord. 1212,
11 -16 -1993)
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ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION
SUBJECT: Dnveways — Entrance and Exit Widths in R -3 Zone
SECTION #: 20.54.050 F.
PAGE #: 251
In order to be consistant with the format and intent of the balance of this Section, the R -3
Zone Standards should read as follows:
ZONE DISTANCE FROM SIDE
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PROPERTY LINE
DRIVEWAY WIDTH
R -3
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DATE: 11/09/1998
BY: 7*,
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This section applies to new commercial or industrial developments only, excluding
Smoky Hollow, and does not apply to residential development.
Furthermore, any references made to this Section (for residential projects), no longer
applies. Specifically, Sections 20.20.060 A.(R -1 Zone), 20.22.060 A.(R -2 Zone),
20.24.060 A.(R -3 Zone) and 20.45.060 A_ (MDR Zones), which state that residential
projects must comply with the General Provisions Chapter (Chapter 20.12). However,
all other applicable general provisions still apply. (See AD 97 -15, discussed at the
August 18, 1997 Planning Commission meeting, for background information.)
DATE: 9W97
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SECTION #: 20.31,080 (off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces), 20.54.06d
(Loafflng Area Development StandardW
PAGE #: 94,251-253
These two sections discuss the requirements for off - street loading spaces in the C -RS Zone. The
Zoning Code revision adopted on 11/18/97 (Ordinance No. 1283) eliminated the requirement for
loading spaces in the C -RS Zone. Therefore, off -street loading spaces are no longer required in the
C -RS Zone and existing businesses in the zone may eliminate existing loading spaces if desired and
if not in violation of anv project conditions.
DATE:
BY: Bret B. Bernard
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ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION
SUBJECT: Back Up Space (Aisle Width Clear) for
Residential Parking
Section: 20.54.050 A.(2)
Page: 248
This section of the code requires a 25 foot back up space for 900 angle parking. For
residential garages this 25 feet may be modified depending on the location of the
existing residence and garage. Please refer to the descriptions below for determining
the "buildable area" on lots in which a detached garage is located behind the residence.
Legal Non - Conforming
When the existing back up space between the house and the garage is less than 25
feet, the following procedure should be used to determine the buildable portion of the
lot: a line should be drawn parallel to and 10 feet from the edge of the driveway furthest
from the dwelling. A second line should be drawn to extend the rear portion of the
house closest to the driveway into the driveway (i.e. showing the minimum back up
distance currently provided). The intersection of these two lines forms the maximum
point to which new construction may be extended. A line should be drawn from this
point to the required width of the garage (or the maximum width of the existing garage if
it is substandard in width). This line will define the required back up space and the "no
build" area where no new construction is allowed. (Please refer to the attached drawing
"A. ")
Conforming or Exceeding Standard
When'the existing back up space between the house and the garage is greater than or
equal to 25 feet, a line should be drawn from the required width of the garage (or the
maximum width of the existing garage ff it is substandard in width) to a point that reflects
the minimum required standards of the Code. This point is defined as follows: a line
parallel to and 25 feet from the garage should be drawn. A second line, parallel to and
10 feet from the edge of the driveway furthest from the dwelling should be drawn. The
intersection of these two lines reflects the minimum required standards of the Code and
is the maximum point to which new construction of the house may be extended. The
line connecting the garage and this point will define the required back up space and the
"no build" area where no new construction is allowed. (Please refer to the attached
drawing "B. ")
,- Date: November 15. 1999
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SECTION #: 20.54.050 C.
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On" March 26 and April 9, 1998, respectively, the Planning Commission determined that
compact parking for hotels and recreational uses are permitted to a maximum of twenty
(20 %) percent of required parking spaces.
Given the lack of specificity in the Zoning Code regarding compact parking for non - retail
commercial uses, and the similar parking operational characteristics between hotels and
offices, the Planning Commission felt it would be appropriate to permit compact parking
for hotels and recreational facilities in the same percentage as permitted office and
industrial uses.
DATE: 4/13/1998
BY: l '
Bret'. B ard, ICP, Director
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SUBJECT: Parking — Compact Spaces
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SECTION #: 20.54.030 C. and 20.54.050 A. (1)
PAGE #: 246 and 247
Section 20.54.030 C. allows a maximum of 20% of required parking for certain uses to be
compact spaces and any parking in excess of the required number may also be compact.
Section 20.54.050 A. (1) requires compact spaces to be 8-1/2 feet wide by 15 feet deep.
Compact Parking Spaces in excess of the required parking may not be reduced to less
than these dimensions (8-1/2' by 15'). This interpretation was applied in July 1998 to 201
North Douglas, Plan Check #1009 -97.
DATE: .11/09/1998.
BY:
Bret B� Bsmard,/A1CP, Director
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SUBJECT: PARKING FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
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SECTION #: 20.08.4 AREA (NET). 20.08.855 (STRUCTURE)'
AND. 20.54.030 B.(6) (PARKING SPACES REQUIRED) v
PAGE #: 24 44 AND 244
Parking spaces are required for outdoor dining areas at the same ratio required
for all restaurants, which is 1 space per 75 square foot of net floor area. The walls
which surround outdoor dining area are structures (20.08.855) and therefore the
area is included as floor area. The exception for courts or atriums uncovered and
open to the sky does not apply to outdoor dining areas.
DATE: March 28. 1996
BY: Sharon HIghtower�
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SUBJECT: Parking — Parallel Spaces
SECTION #: 20.64.050 A. (2) and 20.46.030
PAGE #: 248
Parking space and backup dimensions and standards for various angles (30, 46, 60, and
90 degrees) are provided within this Code Section; however, there are no standards
provided for Parallel Parking Spaces, except for Smoky Hollow. Therefore, the following
standards, which are used by Public Works for on- street parallel spaces shall apply:
ZONE STALL STALL
WIDTH DEPTH
All Zones (Except Smoky Hollow 8'— 6" 22' -24'
Small Business (SB), Medium Manufacturing (MM), and i 8'— 6" 24'
Grand Avenue Commercial Zones GAC)
End Stall Without Obstructions 1 8'— 6" 17'
Public Works identifies 24 feet as ideal and 22 feet as a minimum depth.
DATE: .11/09/1998.
BY: /
Bret ,B. Bemard, /AiCP. Director
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SUBJECT: Required Parking for Single- Family & Two - Family
Dwellings
SECTION*: 20 54 030 A
PAGE #: 244
Two parking spaces are required for each dwelling unit and one additional space
for dwelling units exceeding 3000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Sections 20.08.360
and 20.08.415, respectively, define dwelling unit and floor area. These sections
are not clear if the intent is to include the square footage of an attached garage
when calculating the gross floor area and determining the required number of
parking spaces. The intent of the Planning Commission and City Council when
adopting the one additional required space for dwelling units over 3,000 sq. ft. was
to accommodate additional vehicles and storage normally associated with larger
homes, which can accommodate more people. Therefore, when calculating if a
dwelling unit is over 3,000 sq. ft. do Il21 include the garage area.
Although the Zoning Code does not provide a definition of garage, the Uniform
Building Code defines a garage as a building used to store motor vehicles. Any
portion of a garage which cannot realistically be used to store a vehicle, such as a
storage closet, workshop or a washer /dryer area, should nt be calculated as part
of the garage, but should be included as part of the dwelling unit. This
interpretation also provides equity with lots that are developed with detached
garages which are clearly not a part of the main building or dwelling unit, by not
penalizing lots that are developed with attached garages.
DATE: 12/12/95
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SUBJECT: Allowances for Tire Stops and Overhangs in
Residential Garages
Section: 20.54.050 A (1) and (2)
Pages: 247 and 248
Tire stops and overhangs (e.g. storage cabinets, room additions, etc.) may encroach
into the minimum required depth of a residential garage space as follows:
Tire stops not more than 6 inches high may be located a maximum of 3 feet from the
garage wall opposite the garage door. This height restriction allows the bottom of the
car to easily fit over the tire stop so the car can pull as far forward as possible.
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Overhangs may encroach into the garage space a maximum distance of 3 feet from the
wall opposite the garage door, provided that they. are a minimum of 42 inches above the
garage fl oor. This height restriction allows the hood of the car to fit undemeath of the
overhang.
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Date: November 18, 1999
By James M. Hansen
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• SUBJECT: Vehicular Parking in the Front Yard for lots with Alley Access
in the R -1 and R -2 Zones
SECTION #: 20.20. 100 (R -1), 20.22.100(R -2), 10.28.200, 20.54.050 E. 1.
PAGE #: 69, 77 -2, 250
On April 8, 1999, the Planning Commission upheld the Director's decision to
prohibit vehicular parking (and thus, parking pads) in the front yard of lots which
have alley access and which are located in the R -1 and R -2 Zones.
DATE: 27 April, 1999
BY:
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SECTION #: 20.54.050
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On April 9. 1998, the Planning Commission determined that tandem parking in the
Corporate Office (CO) Zone is permitted for manufacturing and warehouse uses up to 20%
of the required parking, but not permitted for office uses. The Zoning Code specifically
permits tandem parking in all other commercial and manufacturing zones for office and
manufacturing uses. The Commission determined the intent of omitting the CO Zone in
1993 was to prohibit tandem parking for the large multi- tenant parking structures in the
zone. It was not intentionally adopted to limit tandem parking for existing non - conforming
manufacturing and warehouse uses in the CO Zone.
DATE: 4/13/1998
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Bret B../Be riiard,
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SUBJECT:
SECTION #: 20.54.030 Ar (2)
PAGE #: 244
Parking — Visitor Parking
Two (2) Visitor Parking Spaces are required for the first five (5) dwelling units and two (2)
Visitor Spaces for each additional 3 units (e.g. 1 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces, 6 -8 units =
4.....) for Condominiums, Residential Co -ops, and Multi - Family dwellings. The definition
of Multi- Family Dwellings and Condominiums indicates a minimum of three (3) dwelling
units. Therefore, any number of dwelling units less than three (3) does not require visitor
spaces, and this Section should read "(e.g. 3 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces), as no visitor
spaces are required for only one (1) or two (2) dwelling units.
DATE: 11/09/1998
BY: % A
Bret /Bernard, AiCP, Director
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Zones)
SECTION #: 20.22.060 A2.20.24.060 A2
PAGE #: 74.79
The R -2 (20.22.060 A2) and R -3 (20.24.060 A2) Zones allow development of uses
permitted in the R -1 and R -2 Zones, respectively, however, the use must be constructed
in accordance with the parking requirements of the Zone where the property is located.
The parking standards in Section 20.54.030 A relate to the residential =, not the zone,
therefore, a single - family dwelling in an R -2 or R -3 Zone must meet the requirements of
20.54.030 A (1) (2 spaces for each unit + 1 additional space for dwelling units exceeding
3,000 square feet of gross floor area). The parking standards in Section 20.54.050 A
relate to the zone, not the use, for the dimensions of the required parking. The parking
standards in Section 20.54.050 C relate to the =, not the zone, therefore a single - family
dwelling in an R -2 or R -3 Zone must provide parking in a fully enclosed garage. This
distinction between dwellings (defined by Sections 20.08.340 through 20.08.355) as a I=
and residential zones defines the appropriate code sections to use for parking standards.
DATE: June 23,
BY: ;�
Bret mar , AICP, Director
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SUBJECT: Vehicular Parking in the Front Yard for lots with Alley Access
in the R -1 and R -2 Zones
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SECTION #- 20.20.100 (R -1), 20.22.100(R -2), 10.28.200, 20.54.050 E.1.'"
PAGE #-. 69. 77 -2, 250
On April 8, 1999, the Planning Commission upheld the Director's decision to
prohibit vehicular parking (and thus, parking pads) in the front yard of lots which
have allev access and which are located in the R -1 and R -2 Zones.
DATE: 27 April, 1999
BY: �� t
Bret B'. Bernard tcp, Director
AD: 98 -30
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SUBJECT: Wheel stops
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SECTION *: `0'5''09` —
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to (1) place an initiative on the ballot for the previously
called April 13, 2010 municipal election to amend the City's business license tax
regulations to (i) increase the tax amount annually based upon the ten -year average of
the consumer price index and (ii) reduce from a 50% credit to a 40% credit the amount
that businesses can reduce their annual business license tax based upon the annual
sales /use tax they generate for the City. (Fiscal Impact: Projected approximate $680,000
for FY 2010 -11 and approximate $250,000 to $300,000 additional per year increase to
the City's business license tax in subsequent fiscal years for which the City collects an
estimated $9,000,000 annually.)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution placing an initiative on the ballot amending business license tax
regulations;
2. Determine whether the Council will appoint itself or members thereof to draft the
arguments and rebuttal arguments in favor of the tax measures.
3. Consider Adopting a Resolution directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis for the two ballot initiatives
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution; proposed draft initiative for business license tax amendment.
FISCAL IMPACT: Projected revenue increase not included in FY 2009 -2010 adopted budget.
The estimated increase in this revenue source would not be realized until FY 2010 -2011.
Amount Budgeted: $N /A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manager, /1
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At a December 8, 2009 Special Meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a proposed
ballot initiative that would amend the City's business license tax regulations. Specifically, the
City Council sought an annual increase to existing business license taxes based upon a rolling ten
year average of the consumer price index for Los Angeles /Riverside /Orange County. In
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addition, the City Council asked for initiative language that would reduce the business license
tax credit for businesses generating sales taxes from 50% to 40 %.
The City's general municipal election will be held on April 13, 2010. At the December 1St
meeting, the City Council placed Measure M on the ballot which, if adopted, would update the
City's utility users tax. If approved by the City Council, this proposed measure (which would be
designated Measure N on the ballot) would increase in the City's business license tax amounts.
This tax is, and would remain, a general tax (meaning it will be deposited into the City's general
fund and can be used for any lawful local government purpose) and requires approval by a
majority of the electorate.
Business License Tax
On December 1, 2009, the City Council rejected a proposed initiative that would have utilized a
"public safety index" as was described in previous staff reports and during the City Council's
various workshops. Before taking the vote to reject the measure, however, the City Council
discussed different alternatives to the public safety index including, without limitation, a
consumer price index increase based upon a ten year rolling average ( "ACPI ").
During staff s presentation on December 8, 2009, data were presented showing that increases to
existing business license taxes using the ACPI would yield approximately 2.5% increase to
revenue. This translates to approximately $250,000 to $300,000 per year.
The ballot measure, if approved by a majority of the electorate, would result in the City
increasing its business license taxes commencing on January 1, 2011 for the 2011 calendar year.
The increase would be based upon averaging the last ten years of the consumer price index for
the Los Angeles/Riverside /Orange County area as calculated by the United States Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. This ten -year average percentage would be added to the
City's current tax rates.
Sales Tax Credit
The City's current business license tax regulations allow businesses to offset their business
license taxes by utilizing a credit that is based upon the amount of sales /use tax the City receives
from sales /use tax revenues generated by businesses. Currently, a business can use up to 50% of
the sales /use tax the City receives from the business as a credit against the amount of the
business license tax it owes the City. For example, if a business generates $50,000 of sales /use
tax for the City, it is entitled to apply 50% or $25,000 as a credit toward its BLT. If the
businesses BLT liability totaled $25,000 or less, the business's actual business license tax owed
to the City would be zero.
On December 8th, the City Council directed that the current 50% credit amount be reduced down
to 10% as set forth above. This credit was created to encourage businesses to self - accrue
sales /use tax directly to the City. Over the last 10 years the City has not realized significant
increases from this program, and in analyzing the data even at 40% credit most businesses
already benefiting from this credit will still receive substantial savings on their Business License
Tax.
Over the past 10 years Business License Tax revenues have covered an average of 47% of public
safety costs but is currently at only 27 %. The decline of this ratio puts an additional burden on
other General Fund revenues and/or results in reduced services provided to residents. Indexing
and implementing a phased sales /use tax credit will enable this tax revenue to maintain the
historical coverage of public safety costs and not rely on other tax sources to cover the
deterioration of this ratio.
Staff also recommends changes to ESMC § 4 -2 -4 relating to the tax rate dollar amounts. These
changes reflect the actual tax amounts after the tax reductions authorized by ESMC § 4 -2 -3.
This is more of a practical change, rather than substantive, to help efficiently implement the tax
rate calculations. There is no actual change to the tax rate; the dollar amount simply reflects
what the City already charges based upon existing regulation.
General Ballot Measure Information
Impartial Analysis
By Resolution No. 4637, adopted December 1, 2009, the Council already requested an impartial
analysis of the business license tax measure. The analysis must show both the effect of the measure
on existing law and its operation. The analysis cannot exceed 500 words and must precede the
arguments for and against the measure on the sample ballot.
Ballot Arguments
The following persons may write an argument, not exceeding 300 words, for or against the measure:
1. The City Council;
2. Councilmembers authorized by the City Council;
3. Voters eligible to vote on the measure (i.e., a registered voter in the city);
4. A bona fide citizens' association; or
5. Any combination of voters and associations.
An argument cannot be accepted unless it is accompanied by the name(s) of the person(s)
submitting it. If an organization submits an argument, it must include the organization's name and
the name of at least one principal officer. Only the first five signatures appearing with an argument
will be printed on the sample ballot.
The city clerk must select a reasonable deadline for submitting arguments, taking into account that
voters must be allowed to examine the elections material for at least 10 calendar days before
printing.
One argument for the measure and one argument against the measure must be printed on the sample
ballot. If there is more than one argument submitted, the city clerk must select from among them.
The city clerk must give preference and priority to arguments in the following order:
1. The City Council, or Councilmembers authorized by the Council.
2. A bona fide association of citizens.
3. Individual voters eligible to vote on the measure.
The Elections Code allows the City Council to draft ballot arguments as a body or to appoint one
or more of its members to draft a ballot argument. If the City Council wishes to authorize one of
its members to draft an argument, it may do so by minute order. Please note that public
resources, including staff time, cannot be used in opposing or supporting any initiative or
referendum once a petition qualifies for the ballot.' Accordingly, the City Council cannot
designate a staff member to prepare ballot arguments.
As explained during the December 8, 2009 meeting, if more than one argument is submitted to
the City for a ballot measure, the Elections Official (here, the City Clerk) must select arguments
based upon the priority established by Elections Code § 9287 as follows:
1. The legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by
that body.
2. The individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of voters
and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure.
3. Bona fide associations of citizens.
4. Individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.
' Government Code ( "GC ") § 54964(a); Vargas v. City of Salinas (2009) 46 Cal.4`h 1, reh'g. den.; Stanson v. Mott
(1976) 17 Ca1.3d 206, 213; League of Women Voters v. Countywide Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
(1988) 203 Cal.App.3d 529, rev. den.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION PLACING AN INITIATIVE ON THE PREVIOUSLY
CALLED APRIL 13, 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO
ELECTIONS CODE § 9222 REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES.
The City Council of the city of El Segundo resolves as follows:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to Elections Code §§ 1301 and 10403, the City Council
previously called for a general municipal election to be held in the City of El Segundo on
Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Elections Code § 9222, the City Council places an ordinance
on the ballot for the general municipal election scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
SECTION 3: A copy of the ordinance to be considered by the voters is attached as
Exhibit "A," and incorporated by reference, and is approved by the City Council through
adoption of this Resolution. The ballot measure will be designated as Measure N on the
ballot.
SECTION 4: Pursuant to Elections Code §§ 9222 and 13119 the exact form of the
question to be voted on at the election as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:
SHALL THE ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE Yes ❑
§§ 4 -2 -1, 4 -2 -3, AND 4 -2-4 AND ADDING A NEW § 4 -2 -44 TO ALLOW
ANNUAL INCREASES TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX TO FUND No ❑
GENERAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
POLICE PROTECTION AND CRIME SUPPRESSION SERVICES, FIRE
PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION SERVICES, AND PARK AND
RECREATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES BE ADOPTED?
SECTION 5: In accordance with Government Code § 53724(b), this Resolution must be
adopted upon a two- thirds (2/3) vote and will become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
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day of December, 2009.
Kelly McDowell, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
Karl H. Berger,
Assistant City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
§§ 4 -2 -1, 4 -2 -3, AND 4 -2 -4 AND ADDING A NEW § 4 -2-44 TO ALLOW
ANNUAL INCREASES TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX TO FUND
GENERAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
POLICE PROTECTION AND INVESTIGATIONS, SUPPRESSION OF
GANG AND DRUG RELATED CRIMES, REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI, AND
RAPID RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES.
The people of the city of El Segundo do hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 4 -2 -1 is amended to read as
follows:
"4 -2 -1: FEES PAID TO CITY:
A. The amount of license fee to be paid to the City by persons commencing
or conducting any business subject to this Chapter s4atbe -as
prev+dedare set forth in this Chapter.
Beginning on January 1 2011 license fees imposed in this Title will be
increased annually each January 15i on a percentage basis using the
gercenj increase in the consumer price index ( "CPI ") for all urban
consumers as calculated by the United States Department of Labor.
Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Los Anaeles- Riverside - Oranae County
area all items calculated as follows:
1 The most recent ten year CPI percentages are added together and
then divided by ten to derive an average ten year CPI percen ape
( "ACPI" ): and
2. The ACPI is multiplied by the amount of existing license fees. The
sum of that multiplication is added to the amount of the license fees
imposed by the City for the previous calendar year.
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, license fees imposed in
Ibis Title will be increased by a minimum of one cent ($0.01) every two
calendar years.
SECTION 2: ESMC § 4 -2 -3 is amended to read as follows:
"4 -2 -3: TAX REDUCTION: TAX CREDIT:
A. Notwithstanding any etheF PFOV;S i OR of thus Tax Reduction Except for
Section 4 -2-4 and increases imposed by Section 4- 2 -1(B), the amount of
a business license tax imposed on any business by the-this Title shall be
reduced by ten percent (10 %) and the remainder of such tax shall be
reduced by an additional five percent (5 %).
B. Notwithstanding the fgFegGiRg, a GFeditrshall be gFanted against the tax
d by this SeGtien Tax Credit. A business subject to the
tax imposed by this Chapter is entitled to a tax credit against the tax
imposed by Section 4 -2-4 whenever it generates sales and /or use tax in
the year immediately preceding the year in which the tax is due. The credit
shall bell applied to the business registration tax due for the following
year.
C. The ° t x r i
referred to in Section B above will equal up to forty (40 %) aercen of the
sales or use tax
generated by the business and received by the City during the twelve (12)
month period ending on June 30 preceding the date the tax is due.
D. Under no circumstances can the amount of the tax credit for any year be
calculated to be greater than the total amount of tax due." for any year
under this Chapter."
SECTION 3: ESMC § 4- 2- 4(A)(1 -5) is amended to read as set forth below. Except as
modified, all other provisions of ESMC § 4 -2 -4 remain the same:
"4 -2 -4: BUSINESSES GENERALLY:
A. A.—Unclassified Businesses; Fee Schedule: Every person engaged in a
business not specifically mentioned or classified in this Chapter shall pay
a license fee in accordance with the following schedule:
4—Employees: A basic fee of one h,,ndFed thren i _ i h dollars
($10 0088.00) per year, which shall cover the first ten (10)
employees and one hundred twenty sevenain dollars
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($127- 00109.00) per year for each employee in excess of ten (10)
employees; and
2, 2 -Floor Area: In addition, each such person shall pay a fee of
twenty #+veone cents ($045Q.21) per square foot of floor area
occupied for a business purpose in excess of five thousand (5,000)
square feet. A fee of tepnLne cents ($040") per square foot
shall be imposed on vacant space available for rent or lease for
business purposes, said fee to be payable by the person with the
right to possession of the property; and
3 &- Additional Location: In addition, each such person shall pay
elever}nine dollars ($11.009,00) per year for each additional
business location within the City.
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SECTION 4: A new ESMC § 4 -2 -44 is added to read as follows:
"4-2-44: TAX REDUCTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS'
The city council may suspend or reduce tax rates imposed by this title by
resolution."
SECTION 5: INTERPRETATION. This Initiative must be interpreted so as to be
consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-
section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Initiative is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Initiative. The voters
declare that this Initiative, and each section, sub - section, sentence, clause, phrase,
part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, sub - sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, part, or portion is
found to be invalid. If any provision of this Initiative is held invalid as applied to any
person or circumstance, such invalidity does not affect any application of this Initiative
that can be given effect without the invalid application.
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Initiative is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the initiative and the application of
such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. We the
People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain
and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Initiative by taking all
steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a
manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Initiative, and then
adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to permit the planning
and development of the Project.
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SECTION 4: A new ESMC § 4 -2 -44 is added to read as follows:
"4-2-44: TAX REDUCTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS'
The city council may suspend or reduce tax rates imposed by this title by
resolution."
SECTION 5: INTERPRETATION. This Initiative must be interpreted so as to be
consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-
section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Initiative is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Initiative. The voters
declare that this Initiative, and each section, sub - section, sentence, clause, phrase,
part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, sub - sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, part, or portion is
found to be invalid. If any provision of this Initiative is held invalid as applied to any
person or circumstance, such invalidity does not affect any application of this Initiative
that can be given effect without the invalid application.
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Initiative is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the initiative and the application of
such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. We the
People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain
and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Initiative by taking all
steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a
manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Initiative, and then
adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to permit the planning
and development of the Project.
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SECTION 7: CONSTRUCTION. This Initiative must be broadly construed in order to
achieve the purposes stated in this Initiative. It is the intent of the voters that the
provisions of this Initiative be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a
manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Initiative.
SECTION 8: ENFORCEABILITY. Repeal of any provision of the El Segundo Municipal
Code does 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 9: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this entire Ordinance or
its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or
amendment of the ESMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered
void and cause such previous ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in
full force and effect for all purposes
SECTION 10: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Initiative will enact and impose a general
tax. Accordingly, it will be submitted to a general election on April 13, 2010 for voter
approval. If a majority of voters vote in favor of this Initiative, it will become valid and
binding ten days after the date that the City Council certifies the election results in
accordance with Elections Code § 9217.
SECTION 11: The Mayor will sign this Initiative and the City Clerk will attest and
certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance if a majority of the voters voting in
the City's general election on April 13, 2010 approve the proposition asking whether the
voters approve this Initiative.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2010.
ATTEST:
Cindy Mortesen,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kelly McDowell, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
§§ 4 -2 -1, 4 -2 -3, AND 4 -2 -4 AND ADDING A NEW § 4 -2 -44 TO ALLOW
ANNUAL INCREASES TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX TO FUND
GENERAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
POLICE PROTECTION AND INVESTIGATIONS, SUPPRESSION OF
GANG AND DRUG RELATED CRIMES, REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI, AND
RAPID RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES.
The people of the city of El Segundo do hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 4 -2 -1 is amended to read as
follows:
"4 -2 -1: FEES PAID TO CITY:
A. The amount of license fee to be paid to the City by persons commencing
or conducting any business subject to this Chapter are set forth in this
Chapter.
B. Beginning on January 1, 2011, license fees imposed in this Title will be
increased annually each January 1St on a percentage basis using the
percentage increase in the consumer price index ( "CPI ") for all urban
consumers as calculated by the United States Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the Los Angeles- Riverside - Orange County
area, all items, calculated as follows:
1. The most recent ten year CPI percentages are added together and
then divided by ten to derive an average ten year CPI percentage
( "ACPI "); and
2. The ACPI is multiplied by the amount of existing license fees. The
sum of that multiplication is added to the amount of the license fees
imposed by the City for the previous calendar year.
3. For purposes of this section, a "year" is the time period from March
31St through March 31St of the subsequent calendar year. For
example, and without limitation, on January 1, 2011, the ACPI
would be calculated using the ten years from March 31, 2000 and
March 31, 2010.
C. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, license fees imposed in
this Title will be increased by a minimum of one cent ($0.01) every two
calendar years.
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SECTION 2: ESMC § 4 -2 -3 is amended to read as follows:
"4 -2 -3: TAX REDUCTION; TAX CREDIT:
A. Tax Reduction. Except for Section 4 -2 -4 and increases imposed by
Section 4- 2 -1(B), the amount of a business license tax imposed on any
business by this Title shall be reduced by ten percent (10 %) and the
remainder of such tax shall be reduced by an additional five percent (5 %).
B. Tax Credit. A business subject to the tax imposed by this Chapter is
entitled to a tax credit against the tax imposed by Section 4 -2 -4 whenever
it generates sales and /or use tax in the year immediately preceding the
year in which the tax is due. The credit is applied to the business
registration tax due for the following year.
C. The tax credit referred to in Section B., above, will equal up to forty (40 %)
percent of the sales or use tax generated by the business and received by
the City during the twelve (12) month period ending on June 30 preceding
the date the tax is due.
D. Under no circumstances can the amount of the tax credit for any year be
calculated to be greater than the total amount of tax due for any year
under this Chapter."
SECTION 3: ESMC § 4- 2- 4(A)(1 -5) is amended to read as set forth below. Except as
modified, all other provisions of ESMC § 4 -2 -4 remain the same:
"4 -2 -4: BUSINESSES GENERALLY:
A. Unclassified Businesses; Fee Schedule: Every person engaged in a
business not specifically mentioned or classified in this Chapter shall pay
a license fee in accordance with the following schedule:
1. Employees: A basic fee of eight -eight dollars ($88.00) per year,
which shall cover the first ten (10) employees and one hundred
nine dollars ($109.00) per year for each employee in excess of ten
(10) employees; and
2. Floor Area: In addition, each such person shall pay a fee of twenty
one cents ($0.21) per square foot of floor area occupied for a
business purpose in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet. A
fee of nine cents ($0. 09) per square foot shall be imposed on
vacant space available for rent or lease for business purposes, said
fee to be payable by the person with the right to possession of the
property; and
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3. Additional Location: In addition, each such person shall pay nine
dollars ($9.00) per year for each additional business location within
the City.
4. Intentionally omitted.
5. Intentionally omitted."
SECTION 4: A new ESMC § 4 -2 -44 is added to read as follows:
"4 -2 -44: TAX REDUCTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS:
The city council may suspend or reduce tax rates imposed by this title by
resolution."
SECTION 5: INTERPRETATION. This Initiative must be interpreted so as to be
consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-
section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Initiative is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Initiative. The voters
declare that this Initiative, and each section, sub - section, sentence, clause, phrase,
part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, sub - sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, part, or portion is
found to be invalid. If any provision of this Initiative is held invalid as applied to any
person or circumstance, such invalidity does not affect any application of this Initiative
that can be given effect without the invalid application.
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Initiative is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the initiative and the application of
such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. We the
People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain
and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Initiative by taking all
steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a
manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Initiative, and then
adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to permit the planning
and development of the Project.
SECTION 7: CONSTRUCTION. This Initiative must be broadly construed in order to
achieve the purposes stated in this Initiative. It is the intent of the voters that the
provisions of this Initiative be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a
manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Initiative.
SECTION 8: ENFORCEABILITY. Repeal of any provision of the El Segundo Municipal
Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude
prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this
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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 9: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this entire Ordinance or
its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or
amendment of the ESMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered
void and cause such previous ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in
full force and effect for all purposes
SECTION 10: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Initiative will enact and impose a general
tax. Accordingly, it will be submitted to a general election on April 13, 2010 for voter
approval. If a majority of voters vote in favor of this Initiative, it will become valid and
binding ten days after the date that the City Council certifies the election results in
accordance with Elections Code § 9217.
SECTION 11: The Mayor will sign this Initiative and the City Clerk will attest and
certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance if a majority of the voters voting in
the City's general election on April 13, 2010 approve the proposition asking whether the
voters approve this Initiative.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2010.
ATTEST:
Cindy Mortesen,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
Kelly McDowell, Mayor
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Mayor Kelly McDowell
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution urging the State Legislature to
repeal the designation of Serpentine - a source of asbestos - as the State's Rock. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Adopt the attached resolution;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $N /A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s):
ORIGINATED BY: Kelly McDowell, Mayor
REVIEWED BY: Bill Crowe, Assistant City ger
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
This matter was brought to my attention by Mayor Portia Cohen of Manhattan Beach, who
carried a similar resolution before her City Council on behalf of the Asbestos Disease Awareness
Organization (ADAO). The resolution supports ADAO's efforts to have the State Legislature
repeal the designation of serpentine, which is a source for asbestos, as the State's rock.
ADAO was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give
asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to help ensure their rights are fairly
represented and protected, while raising public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure
and often deadly asbestos - related diseases.
According to ADAO, in 1965, in an effort to promote asbestos business, jobs and the economy in
the State of California, the Governor and State Legislature designated the asbestos host rock,
Serpentine, as California's Official State Rock. Notwithstanding Serpentine's practical and
economic value, the medical and scientific communities have long noted the causal link between
human disease and death and the exposure to asbestos. By adopting this resolution, the City
Council will help raise public awareness about the public health dangers of asbestos exposure.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL THE DESIGNATION OF
SERPENTINE, THE HOST OF ASBESTOS, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE ROCK,
IN SUPPORT OF WORLD ERADICATION OF ASBESTOS FOR PUBLIC
HEALTH AS URGED BY THE ASBESTOS DISEASE AWARENESS
ORGANIZATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of El Segundo as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. Asbestos is the name given to a group of chrysotile fibrous minerals
found naturally in the environment - primarily in the rock Serpentine
- and has since been mined, used for and deployed in a broad
range of products, materials and applications including
construction, insulation, shipyards and many other industries;
C. In 1965, in an effort to promote asbestos business, jobs and the
economy in the State of California, the Governor and State
Legislature designated the asbestos host rock, Serpentine, as
California's Official State Rock;
D. Notwithstanding Serpentine's practical and economic virtues, the
medical and science fields have long noted the causal link between
human disease and death and the exposure to asbestos; and the
World Health Organization (WHO) contends there are 125 million
people who are exposed to asbestos in the workplace, with no less
than 90,000 people dying each year from asbestos - related
diseases caused from occupational exposure; and
E. Notwithstanding the fact that California ranks among the top five
states with the highest recorded number of asbestos - related
deaths, the State continues to designate Serpentine, the host rock
for asbestos, as our official State Rock.
SECTION 2: The City of El Segundo endorses efforts by the Asbestos Disease
Awareness Organization (ADAO) to raise asbestos awareness in order to
prevent exposure and eliminate asbestos - related human health harms.
SECTION 3: The City of El Segundo urges the California Legislature to repeal
Government Code Section 425.2 and in so doing remove Serpentine as the
official California State Rock.
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SECTION 4: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution;
record this Resolution in the book of the City's original resolutions; and make a
minute action of the adoption of the Resolution in the City Council's records and
the minutes of this meeting.
SECTION 5: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption
and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December 2009.
ATTEST:
Cindy Mortesen,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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Karl H. Berger
Assistant City Attorney
Kelly McDowell,
Mayor
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
Ar_FNnA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
AGENDA HEADING: Mayor Kelly McDowell
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding the annual request of Mr. S. Claus for variances
from the Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve request by Mr. S. Claus for a waiver of the permits required for doing business within
the City of El Segundo as follows; or, alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this
item:
1. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC Section 15 -23 -4;
2. The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA should
be contacted);
3. Grant a free business license for a non - profit organization (ESMC 4 -1 -7);
4. Waiver of ESMC 8 -4 -11B (Driveway Permits Required) and ESMC 8 -5 -11 (Parking on
Grades).
5. Waiver of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESMC 7 -2 -3); and
6. Waiver of the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 7 -6 -3) including 6 -5 -11 dealing with trespassing
animals;
7. Waiver of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 6 -2 -1)
Additionally, Mr. S. Claus has been directed to the Coastal Commission for clearance over the
ocean; D.M.V. for a valid vehicle registration; Department of Health & Welfare to ensure his
elves are receiving minimum wage; and the Air Quality Management District to ensure a safe
and clear sleigh ride.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s):
REVIEWED BY: Mayor Kelly McDowell
APPROVED BY: Jack Wayt, City Managf
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Were Mr. S. Claus required to obtain all of the necessary permits, he would not be able to start
his business until after June 1, 2010. Since Mr. Claus has shown good faith during previous
business endeavors, and his business would be welcomed by the community as a whole, Council
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